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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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:•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:
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EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk