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1974 02 14 CC Minutes5565 S.9"bS THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN February 14, 1974 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday, February 14, 1974, 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 Tom Gentry Fritz Lanham Jon Pfennig Edna Oliver Howard Northcutt Absent: Neel Richardson Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Attorney City Clerk Assistant City Manager City Attorney Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Reverend John L. Bates, of Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church. Approve Minutes Councilman Dittman moved to approve the minutes of the meetings held January 24 and February 1, as printed; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Councilman Cannon made two corrections on the minutes of the meeting held February 7, on Page 1, Disannexation - Industrial District No. 1: ".....could be received from a 24 -76 split" and "....would require an average . l0 -cent ttax increase.... ". Councilman Cannon then moved to adopt the minutes as corrected; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None City Manager's Report A franchise check was received from Houston Lighting & Power in the amount of $260,800. This is approximately $5200 below the estimate made prior to the adoption of the budget. Citizen participation in the paper reclamation project appears to be good. Two of the containers are half full, and one is two- thirds full. The county is considering a county -wide solid waste study; this would be a long -range project. State law now permits counties to operate landfills, collect garbage and levy charges for the service. Mr. Lanham suggested writing a letter to Commissioner Bray indicating the city's interest in the county pursuing such a study; Council offered no objection. This will not involve any financial support. The Planning Comvilssion has scheduled a meeting on February 19, and has invited for. Vernon Henry to talk about "planned unit development." The commission has extended an invitation to the council to sit in on this discussion at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. J February 14, 1974 City Manager's Report, continued The Public work Department has completed installation of the pipe in the ditch near the Whitehall Apartments, to provide improved drainage in this area. Work has begun on Bayway Drive near Baker Road, and on East Fayle near Danubina. The developer for Massey Tompkins Road extension has indicated their plans to extend this road through to Garth Road. The signal on Decker Drive near Exxon has been checked. The light works satisfactorily, although there have been repairs made. A : hange in timing would have to be approved by the State. The contractors for the street programs have made good progress during the last few weeks. Brawn 6 Root is presently installing storm sewers on Tenth Street. The contractor on the east -west thoroughfare is reconstructing the base on three blocks of Sterling. They are still lacking a few tons of limestom in the area of Seventh Street to Highway 146. N. C. Foote Park swimming pool is 99% complete; some cleanup remains. THe Baytown Sports Complex should be completed by March 1. The bulkhead at Roseland Park is complete; construction on the levee has been delayed by wet weather conditions. Progress has been good on the new public works building. Sanitazy Sewer Contract: 5566 Contract 1 - 93% complete; Contract 2 - 79% complete; Contract 3 - 92% complete Contract 4 - 74% complete Contract 5:- 54% complete; Contract 6 - 66% complete. East District Inviltration/Inflav study - the draft of this study has been sent to the Texas water Quality Board. Councilman Dittman moved to rescind the portion of the trash ordinance requiring that tree limbs be tied into three -foot long bundles. However, the motion died for lack of a second. Anderson Street - Improvement Mr. J. T. Badgett, a resident on Anderson Street in Holloway Addition, appeared to discuss the condition of this street. During the past years, most of the streets in this addition have been resurfaced, and Mr. Badgett asked if he could be assured that Anderson Street would be considered for improvement also. Mr. Lanham explained the procedure for selecting streets for improvement, which takes into consideration the condition of the street, volume of traffic, development abutting the street, and the classification as to use, i.e., thoroughfare, collector, or residential street. Mayor Gentry assured Mr. Badgett that Anderson Street would be considered for future paving projects, and if the priority is high enough, it will be resurfaced. Mr. Badgett also requested the administration to look at the drainage problems on Anderson Street. Although there is a ditch to carry the water, there is no public access to lay culvert to the ditch. The property owner has indicated an interest in giving the city an easement to allow the pipe to be laid. However, since this is an engineering question, Mr. Badgett was referred to Mr. Morton, city engineer, to see if this would be feasible. East Fayle Street - Drainage Mr. Jack Waasdorp, a resident of 1209 East Fayle Street, appeared regarding the drainage on East Fayle, west of Danubina Street. Mr. Waasdorp thanked the administration for the prompt attention given this problem on East Fayle, and urged the amdinistration to continue working to provide unrestricted drainage for the residents in this area. 5567 February 14, 1974 Bayway Drive - Lakewood Civic Association Mr. Sam Bethea, representing the Lakewood Civic Association, appeared regarding needed improvements to Bayway Drive. On behalf of the Lakewood Civic Association, Mr. Bethea encouraged council to proceed with a joint participation project with the county for the improvement of Bayway Drive. Mr. Lanham then briefed council on the progress of the joint venture. The revised estimate for this improvement is $140,000 Mr. Lanham was hopeful that a contract between the city and county could be presented at the next council meeting. Mr. Bethea expressed his appreciation for the council's efforts to make Bayway a first -class thoroughfare. Annual Audit - 197211973 Mr. Ed Hullum, of Gerace & Hullum, presented the 197 73 annual audit to council. Mr. Hullum commended the city's finance director, Mr. J. B. LeFevre for the excellent manner in which he maintains the city's records. Exchange Easements for Sanitary Sewer Purposes. Proposed Ordinance No. 40214 -1 will authorize the City Manager to execute the proper instruments to effect the exchange of easements for sanitary sewer purposes. The contractor for Sewer Contract #5 has run into bad soil conditions in the vicinity of Gulf Coast Hospital in the City's right of way. In order to continue with the construction, it is necesssary to obtain another easement. Representatives of Gulf Coast Hospital have indicated a willingness to exchange easements with the City, but are still awaiting formal approval from their parent corporation. Mr. Lanham recommended council approve the proposed ordinance; contingent upon Gulf Coast Hospital's approval. Councilman Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Council discussed with Mr. Ivan Langford the different construction procedures used to resist the unstable soil conditions in this area. In the new easement, which has much less unstable soil, there will be some special construction procedures required. The increase in construction costs to go through the new easement is $25,493.00, however, with other savings in this contract, the final cost for the job should be less than $5,000 over the original contract price, The caption of the ordinance was read and the vote was then taken: ORDINANCE NO. 1543 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING FRITZ LANHAM, CITY MANAGER, TO EXECUTE THE PROPER INSTRUMENT TO EFFECT THE EXCHANGE OF EASEMENTS AS DESCRIBED M THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Proposed Oridnance No. 40214 -11 will authorize a change order to Contract #5 Stephens Contracting Company. It is necessary to change the plans and specifications of the contract because of design and soil conditions. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski secondedthe motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1544 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT NO. 5, JOB NO. 44A, UPPER GOOSE CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER CONTRACT WITH STEPHENS CONTRACTING COMPANY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Councilmembers Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Feburary 14, 1974 5568 Award Bid - Three Section Gang Mower for Parld& Recreation Department Informal Bids were received for the punccase of a three section gang mower for the Parks & Recreation Department: Watson's Distributing Cc: $1,188 Goldthwaite's: $1,378 This item is budgeted, and Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to Watson's, low bidder. Councilman Dittman moved to adopt the ordinance awarding the bid as recommended; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1545 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE DID OF WATSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GANG MOWER TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY -EIGHT AND NO /100 ($1,188.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays. None Central District Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, Contract No. 7 Bids were received February 12 for the extension of sewer service to the newly annexed area in the vicinity of Sterling High School and to unserved areas along Decker Drive. The estimated cost of this project was $800,000. The bid tabulations follow: IOI SYSTEMS WHITELAK, INC. Base Bid: $1,488.561.00 Base Bid: $1,330.048.00 Alternate: $1,522.219.00 Alternate: $1,361.191.75 Council concurred to meet Tuesday: morning, February 19, at 6:30a.m., to consider these. bids. Award Bid - Street Program Bids were received February 12 for Phase I of the 1974 Street Improvement Program. The estimated cost for this project was $189,800, to be paid with Revenue Sharing Funds. WARREN BROTHERS SKRLA, INC. BROWN & ROOT,INC. $247,283.30 $196,178.00 $273,573.05 120 working days 75 Working days 70 working days Those street s in Phasel are: Airbart Dr (Lynchburg to Decker) East Gulf (S. Whiting to Hiway 146) East Texas .(Tri -city Beach Rd to Roseland Dr) Fifth Street (S. Texas to Wright) Hackberry (Burnet to Meador) Ketatucky (Florida to Britton) Rolland (Polly to Murrill) Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to Brawn & Root, low bidder, Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1.546 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROWN & ROOT INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1974 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY -THREE THOUSAND FIRE HUNDRED SEVENTY - THREE AND o5 /100 ($173,573.05) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 5569 February 14, 1974 Proposed Ordinance NO. 40214 -5 will make certain corrections in the assessment roll for the Perimeter Road adopted by Ordinance No. 1273 on September 14, 1972. South Bayshore West Side Nick Stabile et ux Betty J Corrected Assessment Parcel No. 4 220 Bayshore Drive Lot 4 & 5, Block A Baytown, Texas (One residence,exterior) $250.00 Mapleton South Side Allen L Wilder & Marsha Ann Wilder Parcel No. 14 121 Mapleton Lot 13, Block K Wooster Baytown, Texas (No Residence) -0- North Bayshore South Side Gladys Booth Parcel No. 13 274 Palomares Avenue Lot 4, Block F Brownwood Ventura, California (No Residence) -0- Subdivision of Wooster Ordinance No. 1273 provided that any errors or mistakes could be corrected at any time if called to the attention of the administration. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of Proposed Oridnance No. 40214 -5; CouncilmanLander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1547 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1273 THE 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1972, ON THE WORK OF IMPROVING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CROW ROAD MAPLETON AVENUE, SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, WEST BAYSHORE DRIVE, EAST BAYSHORE DRIVE, AND BROWNWOOD DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members:-Lander,Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Abandon Certain Portions of Street - Busch Terrace Subdivision Exxon Corporation bas requested the City Abandon & quit claiam certain portions ofDorris and Crawford Streets in the area west of Airhart Drive. All other property in the area west of Airhart is now owned by Exxon and Houston Lighting & Power. The City's Tax Assessor /Collector, O. M. Coe, Jr., has appraised this land at $4500; Exxon has agreed to this appraisal. Mr. Lanham recommended adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 40214 -6, abandoning the streets. Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1548 AN ORDINANCE DISCONTINUING, ABANDONING FOR PUBLIC USE AND CLOSING DESCRIBED PORTIONS OF STREETS IN BUSCH TERRACE SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND ABANDONING AND QUIT - CLAIMING ALL INTEREST OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND THE PUBLIC IN AND TO SAID PORTIONS OF STREETS, DIRECTING THAT THE COUNTY CLERK OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SO INDICATED ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONVEYANCE TO THE ABUTTING OWNERS. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None I February 14, 1974 5570 Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 80 The City has received a request to approve creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 80. This district would be located north of Interstate 10, where North Main meets FM 1942. It is the responsibility of the property owners to request permission from the City. The City can either grant or refuse the request. However, should the city refuse to approve the request, after a certain period of time, the owners can go ahead and form the district. The advantage to the city's approving it is that we can have some control over the type of development there, and the length of time that the bonds are issued for. The City can inspect the plans and specifications and require them to meet the city's requirements, this includes the city's subdivision regulations, but not the building code. In order for the city to have somecontrol over the proposed district, Mr. Lanham recommended council adopt Resolution No. 463, approving the creation of the district. Councilman Dittman moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Mr. B. B. Williams urged council to give creation of this district. If the city should assume the district's bonded indebtedness. Mr no more control over the district by approving the creation. careful consideration to approving the ever annex the district, it will also Williams stated that the city will have the creation, than it will by not approving Mr. Lanham referred to the resolution, which provides that the district's bonds will be receemable after fifteen years, and that the bonds will not be sold below ninety -five percent par, Mr. Bacon stated that the attorney general's office makes a personal inspection of every utility district in which there are fewer than ten voters, to make sure that they are bona fide qualified voerrs in the county and residents in the district. Mr. Bacon stressed the point that the Texas Water Rights Commission and the attorney general's office approves every cent of money that is expended for water, sewer, and drainage. Mr. Williams stated that he had been told that the attorney general's office does not have funds to send people to personally inspect the districts, and again urged council to consider carefully the request for approval. Councilman Dittman withdrew his motion. Councilman Lander withdrew his second, and restated the motion to approve Resolution No. 463. However, Mayor Gentry declared the motion dead for lack of a second. Appointment to Electrical Board At the last council meeting, Mr. Joe Crumpler was re- appointed to the Electrical Board. Mr. Crumpler has advised the administration that he is no longer a resident inside Baytown's city limits, and therefore can no longer serve on this board. Councilman Pool moved to appoint Mr. Bert O'Banion to replace Mr. Crumpler, Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Award Bid - Turf Truckster Four bids were received for the purchase of a turf truckster for the Parks & Recreation Department. GOLDTHWAITE'S WATSON DIST. CO. COLONIAL MOTOR CO VESPA SOUTHWEST $1,875.00 $2,061.00 $2,455.00 No Bid (Dit not meet specs) Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to Watson Distributing Company, in the amount of $2,061; this item is budgeted. Councilman Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1549 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF WATSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GANG MOWER TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY -EIGHT AND NO /100 ($1,188.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 5571 Authorize Bidding for Parks February 14, 1974 Mr. Terry Dopson and Mr. Jim Hutchison presented the plans and specifications for the Jenkins - Holloway Park and the League of Women Voters Park. Jenkins Holloway Park is a 70 -acre tract off Raccoon Drive near the Whispering Pines Subdivision. The development in this area will be minimal. Funds are available total $85,000..; The estimated construction cost is $104,000. The plans include two tennis courts and a softball field, which will be bid as alternates. Also included is a hike and bike trail Mr. Dopson explained that the layout of the park would permit the addition of facilities, such as an area for camp trailers, if funds are made available in the future. CouncilmanPool moved to approve the plans and authorize bidding; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks,Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The League of Women Voters Park is a 16 -acre tract, with access to the park at the end of Columbia Street. Estimated construction cost is $47,000. The city has been given a grant from the Department of Parks& Wijdlife in the amount of $14,500, for tennis courts and a picnic area. The tennis courts will be lighted. Plans also include a stocked fishing lake, with a pier constructed in a way to give access to handicapped persons. Councilman Pool movedto approve the plans and authorize bidding; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Cross Railroad Right of Way with Sewer Line Proposed Ordinance No. 40214 -8, will authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a licensed agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for the crossing of their existing right of way with a ten -inch sewer line and providing for payment of $100. Since this line is a part of Contract No. 7, action will not be taken until that contract has been awarded. Authorize Bids - Storm Sewer & Sanitary Sewer in Country Club Area Mr. Jonnny Busch presented the plans and specifications for a relief storm sewer in the Country Club Area. A relief storm sewer will be constructed in the area flooding on Goose Creek Drive directly to Goose Creek Stream; the hydraulic capacity of the drainage ditch parallel and north to Baker Road will be increased, and additional culvert installed under Coachman Drive. The scope of the project has been enlarged by the addition of a sanitary sewer relief line from the existing eight -inch line on Goose Creek Drive to the new trunkline being installed along Goose Creek, and additional 48 -inch culvert at the water well site. Because of the addition to the project, and the escalation in construction costs, Mr. Busch has increased the estimated construction cost from $30,000, to $48,419. This project will be financed with Revenue Sharing Funds, and Mr. Lanham recommended authorizing for bids. Councilman Cannon moved to accept the recommendation; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 7 February 14, 1974 In -House Computer System 5572 Four Bids were received for an in -house computer system for the Finance Department: Rental yr) IBM yr) HONEYWELL BURROUGHS NCR Central Processor $2201mo($8640 yr) Printer 3811mo($4572 yr) Card Reader /Punch 2911mo($3492 yr) Disk Drives 2751mo($3300 yr) Data Entry Equip 1 @ 1631mo($1956 yr) Compiler - - 65/mo($780 yr) TOTAL RENTAL 578951 mo. ($22,740 yr) Purchase $595 mo($7140 yr) $7421mo($8904 yr) 5051mo($5400 yr) $3151mo($3780 yr) 2011mo($2412 yr) 2741mo($3288 yr) 4561mo ($5472 yr) 5221mo($6264 yr) 2 @ 1001mo($2400 yr) 2 @ 1971mo($4728 yr) 3 @80Am(2800y4 50 /mo ($600 yr) $19571mo. $22971mo $19601mo $23,484 yr) ($27,564 yr) ($20,280 yr) *Lump sum bid price: $1450 / mo. Disk Packs 10 @ 115 ea -$1150 10 @ 50 ea -$500 6 @ 225 ea -$1350 20@ 245ea-$49X Manual - - - 90 Programming Asst 57 @ $26hr -$1500 - - 7100 Education 886 75 440 - Packaged Pryms - - $10,400 ** - Freight 500 800 442 690 TOTAL PURCHASE $ 4,036 $ 1,375 $12,632 $12,780 FIRST YEAR TOTAL $26,776 $24,859 $40,196 $33,060 ** This amount may be decreased with the use of Farmers Branch programs. Mr. LeFevre, Finance Director, explained that after careful evaluation of the bids, the conclusion reached is that Honeywell is the best computer proposed for the computer dollar the city will spend. Honeywell has the fastest printer, card readerand disk; as large a disk and central processer capacity; and good program assistance of all bids received. The finance department has been very impressed with Honeywell's personnel, service and assistance while discussing their proposal, and feels that they will be the best firm for the City of Baytown to choose for data processing needs. For these reasons, the Administration recommended awarding the bid to Honeywell. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; CouncilmanDittman seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1550, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HONEYWELL FOR THE PURHCASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY - FIVE AND N01100 ($1,375.00) DOLLARS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HONEYWELL FOR THE LEASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY -SEVEN AND N01100 ($1,957.00) DOLLARS PER MONTH WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays. None Authorize Bids - Replace Waterlines in Glen Arbor Mr. Johnny Busch presented the plans and specifications for the replacement of waterlines in the Glen Arbor 6 Creek Wood Additions, from Garth Road to State Street. A portion of the line on Garth Road from Inwood Drive to Scenic Drive has been left out of the original concept of theplans, however, because when Goose Creek Bridge is rebuilt, this line would have to be relocated. The original estimated for this project was $212,200; however, due to escalation in ,construction costs, Mr. Busch has increased this to $255,700. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the plans and authorization to receive bids. 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 JJI J :•epruary 14, 1974 Confirm Appointment to Civil Service Commission Mr. Robert Beeman has tendered his resignation as director of the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Lanham recommended Mr. Wallace Heanor, a counselor at Lee College, be appointed. The members of the Commission appoint their director. 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 Authorize Final Payment for Feasibility Study for Water Supply System The engineering firm of Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam have completed the feasibility study for a water supply system fortheBaytown area, and are now due final payment in the amount of $19,300. This will be paid from the Water & Sewer Contingencies Account. If at some future date the Baytown Area Water Authority should issue bonds, the City can be reimbursed for this coust Mr. Lanham recommended approval of Ordinance No. 40214 -10, authorize payment. Councilman Bednarski mooed to accept the recommendation; CouncilmanDittman seconded the motion: ORDINANCE N0.1551 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF NINETEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND N01100 ($19,300) DOLLARS TO LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS, AND NEWNAM, INC., ENGINEERS - PLANNERS, FOR COMPILING A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR THE SERVICE AREA OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEROEF. Ayes: Council members Lander Bednarski,Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Appeal Decision of Mobile Home Review Board Mr. D. R. Reagan has requested this item be placed on the agenda of the next council meeting. Mayor Gentry recessed the meeting into an executive session regarding pending litigation. Following the executive session, the council reconvened in open session, and the following action was taken: Councilman Dittman moved to authorize the City Manager to spend additional funds for disposing of solid waste up to fifty cents (500) per cubic yard; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None There being no further business to transact, a motion was made, duly seconded, and passed unanimously to adjourn. APPROVED: Tom Gentry Mayor ATTEST: d6'4� ' EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk