1973 11 20 CC Minutes5530
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
November 20, 1973
The City Council of the City of Baytown met.in regular session, Tuesday,
November 20, 1973, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall.
The following members were in attendance:
Jody Lander
Fred Bednarski,Jr.
Charles Pool
Mary Wilbanks
Henry Dittman
Allen Cannon
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Tom Gentry Mayor
FritzlLanham City Manager
Neel Richardson City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: Howard Northcutt Asst. City Manager
Mayor Gentry called the • meeting to order and the invocation was offered
by Councilman Allen Cannon.
Approve Minutes
Mayor Gentry called for consideration of the minutes of the council meeting
held November 8, 1973. Counclman Pool moved to approve the minutes as written;
Councilman Dittman seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council-members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks,Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Pe ti Lions
Mr. Don Cooke, representing his neighbors and residents along Jones Road,
presented the following petition:
"Several months ago, construction was begun on the Baytown Marina which
at that time did not directly effect us. Since that time however, the owner has
begun construction of wet storage facilities and is operating 6 to 10 of the large
12 -yard water level dump trucks back and forth on this short shell roadway. These
trucks begin around 6 a.m., and continue through out the day. creating a safety
hazard to the families living along this roadway and especially the young children
by the speed these trucks drive and the tremendous amount of dust they stir up.
This dust blocks the vision of the trucks and cars traversing the roadway at the
same time, and causes us a great deal of inconvenience when it settles in and on
our yards, homes and automobiles. We wish to urge the Council to act on this
matter in some expedient manner hopefully by paving this roadway with asphalt some-
time in the near future and immediately spreading some dust deterrant such as
calcium chloride, etc, to give us some much needed relief."
Mr. Lanham suggested the quickest relief to this situation would be
to have oil sprayed on Jones Road.
Councilman Cannon moved to accept the petition. Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and
Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
City Manager's Report
The fire department pumper truck purchased approximately one year ago
is now being delivered to Baytown.
Mr. Lanham briefed council on the steps being taken by city hall and the
civic center to conserve energy. All city vehicles, including police cars, will
operate only within the city limits except when on official business.
The gasoline allocation for the city for the month of December is anticipated
to be reduced by approximately 15 %. e
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November 20, 1973
Notice has been received from the Governor's office that the request for
erownwood to be declared a disaster area for purposes of SEA loans has been denied.
A survey was made in the area, and the determination made that insurance payments
the residents received have taken care of most of their needs.
AT the last council meeting, Councilman Cannon asked about the status of the
possibility of connecting Commerce to Main, north and south.
In November of 1971, a study of traffic problems in this area was made
by Mr. John Hudson, Traffic Engineers, in which he indicated that the expenditure
for this purpose would not be warranted, based on the traffic volume. Mr. Lanham
suggested Council be given copies of the study, afterwhich a decision to either
proceed, or drop the project, could be made.
Councilman Dittman asked about the paving of East and West Gulf at the last
council meeting.
The intersections on West Gulf, at First, Second and Third Streets, were rebuilt
in 1964. West Gulf, between Whiting and Main, was rebuilt in 1968, and is still in good
condition. East, Gulf, between First St. and Highway 146 is included in the streets
for the 1974 Street Improvement 8ogram.
Regarding the suggestion for paper pickup in the city, information has been
secured from Ft. Worth and Deer Park as part of the paper reclamation study; however,
the administration has been unable to receive any communication from the company in
Houston that buys paper. A report on the study will be forthcoming.
Council concurred to cancel the second council meeting in December as it falls
between Christmas and New Years; this has been customary for several years.
Capital Improvements -
East West Thoroughfare - progress has been slow during the last ten days because
the contractor had difficulty with some of the equipment. The roadway from Seventh to
Highway 146 has been limed and compaction is underway; this should be ready for base
material next week.
Sports complex - Swimming pool is complete with all facilities installed, other
facilities are essentially complete, and considerable clean-up remains.
N. C. Foote Park - Work is underway to prepare the pool for plastering; progress
has been satisfactory.
Sanitary Sewer Contracts -
contract #1 - West Main Plant- 97% complete.
Contract #2 - Lift Station - 735U complete. There is a delay in delivery of
equipment for three of these stations.
Contract'k3- Central District Mains - 90% complete.
Contract #4 - Middle Goose Creek Interceptor - 50% complete. Installation of
the 36 -inch line in back of San Jacinto Hospital has been completed. Tunnel construction
under Decker Drive is now underway.
Contract #5 - Upper Goose Creek Interceptor - 35% complete.
Contract #6 - Lines in various parts of the city - 22% complete.
East District Infiltration /Inflow Analysis should be completed by mid- December.
Councilman Dittman referred to the ordinance recently adopted requiring that
ti'ee limbs be cut into three -foot lengths and tied in a bundle. Mr. Dittman stated
that he has received numerous phone calls from senior citizens who feel this places an
undue burden upon them. For this reason, Councilman Dittman moved to rescind the portion
of the ordinance that requires limbs to be bundled; Mayor Gentry declared the motion dead
for lack of a second.
Waterlines
have been made, and
to newly annexed area -
bacteriological samples
Installation is complete, pressure tests
were taken today.
Sports complex - Swimming pool is complete with all facilities installed, other
facilities are essentially complete, and considerable clean-up remains.
N. C. Foote Park - Work is underway to prepare the pool for plastering; progress
has been satisfactory.
Sanitary Sewer Contracts -
contract #1 - West Main Plant- 97% complete.
Contract #2 - Lift Station - 735U complete. There is a delay in delivery of
equipment for three of these stations.
Contract'k3- Central District Mains - 90% complete.
Contract #4 - Middle Goose Creek Interceptor - 50% complete. Installation of
the 36 -inch line in back of San Jacinto Hospital has been completed. Tunnel construction
under Decker Drive is now underway.
Contract #5 - Upper Goose Creek Interceptor - 35% complete.
Contract #6 - Lines in various parts of the city - 22% complete.
East District Infiltration /Inflow Analysis should be completed by mid- December.
Councilman Dittman referred to the ordinance recently adopted requiring that
ti'ee limbs be cut into three -foot lengths and tied in a bundle. Mr. Dittman stated
that he has received numerous phone calls from senior citizens who feel this places an
undue burden upon them. For this reason, Councilman Dittman moved to rescind the portion
of the ordinance that requires limbs to be bundled; Mayor Gentry declared the motion dead
for lack of a second.
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1974 Street Improvement Program
November 20, 1973
Mr. Lanham presented the list of street s for the proposed 1974 Street
Improvement Program. The program is Proposed to be divided into three contracts,
one contract to be paid with budgeted funds, and two contracts to be paid with
revenue sharing funds. A total of $513,948 is available for the rebuilding of
streets.
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Contract N1
Airhart Drive
East Gulf Street
East Texas Avenue
Fifth Street
Rackberry
Kentucky
Rolland
estimate: $189,800
Contract 1)2
Ferry Road
John A Street
Kilgore Road
Laredo
Miriam
N. Sixth St
Peggy
Riggs
Roseland Park Drive
Thibodeaux
estimate: $190,500
BUDGETED FUNDS
Contract N3
Baylor Street
Ferguson Street
Middleton Road
Morris Street
Park Street
estimate: $132,700
(Lynchburg Rd to Decker Dr)
(South First to Riway 146)
(Tri City Beach to Roseland Dr)
(East Texas to Wright)
(Burnett Dr to Meador)
(Florida to Britton)
(Polly to Murrill)
(Pond Gully to Hiway 146, Hiway 146
to Massey Tompkins)
(Park to Abbott)
(James to north line of apt. site)
(West Texas to Chesapeake)
('Morris to Pruett 8 Oak to Lee Dr)
(Alford to Ward Rd)
'Qiwy 146 to west end)
(Oak St to Lee Drive)
(Roseland Park)
(West Main to Travis)
(Park to Morrell)
(North Main to the last house)
(Decker Drive to the last house)
(Riggs to West Main)
(Pruett to N. Main)
Council reviewed the list of streets and their location. The question
was raised if an expenditure of $1700 could be justified for Ferguson Street
since there are only two residences there. Also questioned was Roseland Drive,
for which an estimated $36,000 will be spent for rebuilding and raising the street
which goes through Roseland Park. Mr. Lanham explained that a portion of the road
will be raised, some drainage work and that the detailed estimate could be less
than $36,000; council could delete this street at the time detailed plans are
presented.
Councilman Dittman moved to adopt the list of streets as presented; Council-
woman Wilbanks seconded the motion.
Councilman Lander moved to amend the motion and delete Ferguson Street from
the list; Councilman Pool seconded the motion.
Councilman Cannon moved to amend the amended motion by deleting Roseland
Drive; This motion died for lack of a second.
The vote on the motion as amended by Councilman Lander and Pool follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Pool and Cannon
Nays: Council members Bednarski, Wilbanks, Dittman
Mayor Gentry
The vote on the original motion follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman
Nays: Councilmen Bednarski and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
November 20, 1973
Authorize Drainage Improvements - Goose Creek Drive
Goose Creek Drive, in Country Club Oaks, has experienced flooding conditions
during the past several heavy rains. The original recommendation was to contract the
drainage improvements for an estimated $50,000. However, after further study, the
administration recommends that city forces rebuild the existing inlets, construct
drainage swales along the north side of Baker and clean the existing ditch along the
north side of Baker. A private contractor would construct a relief storm sewer in the
area flooding on Goose Creek Drive directly to Goose Creek Stream, increase hydraulic
capacity of the drainage ditch that is parallel and north of Baker Road, and clean
the ditch and add additional culvert under Coachman Drive; estimated cost of this
work is $30,000, however, easements will have to be obtained from the school and
property owners before this work can begin. Since the county is planning some
drainage work along Baker Road, this could be coordinated.
Mr. Lanham recommended authorization to proceed with the work to be done
by city forces, to proceed with securing right of way for the relief storm sewer,
and coordinate the city's planning with the county. Detailed plans for the work to
be contracted will be presented at a later date.
Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Dittman
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Award Bid- Sale of City owned House
Two bids were received for the purchase of a house owned by the city at
the corner of Massey Tompkins and Chaparral Drive. Fire Station #6 will be built
on this site.
Tobe Prescott, Jr.: $1,560 Norman R. Adams: $1,500
Mr. Lanham recommended accepting the high bid of Mr. Prescott. Councilman
Cannon moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1503
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF TOBE S. PRESCOTT, JR., FOR THE PURCHASE OF
BY TOBE S. PRESCOTT, JR., OF A SIX ROOM HOUSE AND TWO CAR GARAGE
OWNED BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED SIXTY AND N01100 ($1,560.00) DOLLARS.
Award Bid - Roseland Park Bulkhead
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Three bids were received for the construction of a bulkhead at Roseland Park,
to be financed with Revenue Sharing Funds, of which approximately $42,000 was allocated.
Marine Construction Company: $36,738
Piling, Inc: $37,539
G. G. Ross, Inc. $81,750
The estimate for this project was $31,000; however, Mr. Jim Hutchison, consulting
engineer, explained that negotiations with the contractor could reduce the low bid of
Marine Construction by $2,000. Mr. Lanham recommended accepting the low bid of
Marine Construction Company. Councilman Dittman moved to accept the recommendation;
Councilmen Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Councilman Cannon
ORDINANCE NO. 1504
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF MARINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROSELAND
PARK BULKHEAD AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY
OF THE SUM OF THIRTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT AND no /100
($36,738.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT.
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Consider bid for Development of Pelly Park
Only one bid was received for the development of Pelly Park; Mr. Lanham
recommended the bid be opened and council offered no objection.
CHATHAM 6 HOLZAEPFEL: $24,370
The estimate for this project was $18,200. This bid will be studied and
a recommendation made at a future council meeting.
Award Bid - Playground Equipment for Central Heights Park and Pelly Park
Five bids were received for playground equipment for Central Heights
and Pelly Parks. Mr. Lanham recommended accepting the low bid in each piece of
equipment, with the exception of several items in which the low bid did not meet
the quality or design specified.
The total cost of equipment for Pelly Park is $6,819.25; the estimate was $7,316.50.
Equipment for Central Heights Park will cost $4,563.30; the estimate was $4,945.00.
1970 Bond funds will be used to purchase the equipment.
Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilwoman Wilbanks
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1505
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AWARDING
BIDS ON FORTY -FIVE ITEMS OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AS FOLLOWS: EIGHTEEN
ITEMS FROM GAME. -TIME FOR A SUM OF THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE
AND 251100 ($3,595.25) DOLLARS; TWELVE ITEMS FROM STURDISTERL COMPANY
FOR A SUM OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY -TWO AND 50 1100 ($232.50) DOLLARS; NINE
ITEMS FROM MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR A SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY -TWO AND NO /100 ($2,792.00) DOLLARS, SIX ITEMS FROM
PAUL E. ALLEN COMPANY, INC., FOR A SUM OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY -NINE AND
50 1100 ($199.50) DOLLARS; AND AUTHORIZING THE TOTAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM
OF SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 251100 ($6,819.25) DOLLARS
TO RSSPECTSVE SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Award Bid - Janitorial Service
Four bids were received for janitorial services for the Community Building
and City Nall. In order to budget this item accurately, bids were received for
8k, months of service so the contract will expire in July.
Monthly Cost Total Cost
METROPOLITAN MAINTENANCE $1,290.00 $10,965.00
RAYTOWN BUILDING MAINTENANCE $1,850.00 $15,725.00
BAYSHORE BUILDING MAINTENANCE $1,995.00 $16,957.60
OXFORD BUILDING SERVICE $3,198.80 $27,189.80
Mr. Lanham recommended the low bid of Metropolitan Maintenance be
accepted. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1506
AN ORDINANCE OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF METROPOLITAN MAINTENANCE FOR THE JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR THE
CITY HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER FOR EIGHT AND ONE -HALF MONTHS AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE:'THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY AND
N01100 ($1,290.00) DOLLARS PER MONTH WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
November 20, 1973
Harris County Organized Crime Control Unit
Proposed Ordinance No. 31120 -6 will authorize an agreement with Harris County
regarding the Crime Control Unit. In past years, Criminal Justice Funds for the
support of the Harris County Crime Control Unit have come to the City of Baytown for
purposes of accounting. This year, the Harris County Sheriff's office will disperse
the funes. The purpose of the agreement is to obtain reimbursement for the
expenses incurred from Baytown's participation in the Unit.
Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Cannon seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1507
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH HARRIS COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HARRIS
COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Authorize Final Payment for Work to Fire Department Facilities
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Davis s Burge Architects has informed the administration thatall work has been
satisfactorily completed on theFire Administration Building and Fire Station #5.
Final payment in the amount of $2,129 is recommended by approval of Ordinance No.
31120 -7.
Councilman Dittman moved to authorize final payment; Councilman Bednarski seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1508 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING
AND ACCEPTING THE REMODELING OF THE FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND FIRE
STATION NO. 5 BY CHATHAM AND HOLZAEPFEL; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ARCHITECT'S
CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID
CHATHAM AND NOLZAEPFEL; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Authorize Infiltration /Inflow Analysis of the West Sewer District
One of the requirements for receiving federal funding to waste treatment systems
is an infiltration /inflow analysis. This study is used to determine whether it is more
feasible to build a treatment plant large enough to treat the excess infiltration, or
whether the existing collection system should be rehabilitated.. ,
Langford Engineering has proposed to do this study for an estimated cost of $20,000
and this will be funded from the 1970 Capital Improvement Program. If Baytown's application
is granted, the city will be reimbursed 75% of the project cost.
Mr. Lanham recommended the study be authorized.
Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation, Councilman Dittman seconded
the motion:
Ayes; Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Authorize Contract with Baytown Ambulance to Provide Transportation fox the Elderly
At the last council meeting, Mrs. Edna Gray, chairman, presented the recommendation
from the Committee for theElderly, and Mr. Richardson was authorized to proceed with a
contractoral agreement between the City and Mr. Jess Mevarre - Baytown Ambulance, Inc.
Mr. Richardson explained the proposed contract calls for payment by the city of
approximately $865 per month for Mr. Nevarre to provide the service of transportation
for the elderly citizens of Baytown, to the physician, grocery store or pharmacy. The
$865 per month will include drivers ($345.00) car rental ($143.17) liability insurance
($30.00) and gas, oil, and tires ($200.00) and an administrative expense of $150.00
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per month. This is an increase over what was discussed at the last council meeting,
however, the city will reimburse -Mr. Navarre based on paid invoices for these
items, with the exception of the administrative expense and car rental.
Proposed Ordinance No. 31120 -8 will authorize execution of the contract
as outlined by Mr. Richardson.
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded
the motion.
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and
Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1509
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND TEE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR WITH BAYTOWN AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC.,
FOR TRANSPORTATION OF THE ELDERLY FOR LIMITED SPECIFIED PURPOSES,
PURSUANT TO RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE MAYOR'S COMMITTEE
ON THE ELDERLY, AS APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER AND FILED WITH THE CITY
CLERK, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($12,000.00)
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Authorize Detailed Plans and Specifications - New Fire Station
The fire station to be constructed on Massey Tompkins Road has been estimated
by Davis & Burge Architects to cost $45,000. Bond funds are available from the
1965 issue ($24,593) and from the 1970 issue($20,507), making a total available
of $45,100. The proposed building will be pre - engineered metal, and Mr. Lanham
recommended detailed plans and specifications be prepared for council approval.
Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Unfinished Business
Questionnaires have been sent to other cities regarding the pay scales for
police & firemen. Responses have begun coming in, and a presentation of the results
should be made at tte:December 13, meeting.
Mayor Gentry adjourned the;eeting to a work session regarding data processing,
afterwhich an executive session will be held.
APPROVED: Tom Gentry
Mayor
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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