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1974 04 25 CC Minutes5608 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN April 25, 1974 Councilman Dittman presented a resolution for council approval urging all voters & taxpayers to go to the polls on May 4, and expressing council's support and urging citizens to vote for Mr. Albert Franta for county commissioner, Pct f2. Mr. Dittman than moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. Discussion followed on whether or not coujncil should formally support a political candidate for any office. Councilman Bednarski stated thatthe City Council is elected to represent the city's taxpayers, and to see how their tax dollars is spent; they are not elected to represent the citizens politically. Mayor Pro Tem Cannon stated that he is not aware of any instance in which the council has endorsed a political candidate. The vote on the motion was then called. Ayes: Councilman Dittman Nays. Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, and Wilbaaks Mayor Pro Tem Cannon City Manager's Report Mayor Gentry has reappointed Messrs. Tony Campos and Ron Haddox, and has appointed Mr. Mark C. Mendelovitz to the Baytowneousing Authority. This does not require council approval. In March of 1972, the City Council, by resolution, requested the Corps of Engineers to make a flood plain study of Goose Creek. The corps has completed this study, and requests an opportunity to meet with council for a formal presentation, in 'a public meeting. This report can be helpful to the city on constructing bridges, roads, utility crossings, and various municipal installations. Council concurred to meet Tuesday? May 24 at 6:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday, April 25, 1974, at 6y:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance: Jody Lander Councilman Fred Bednarski,Jr. Councilman ' Charles Pool Councilman Mary E. Wilbanks, Councilwoman Henry Dittman Councilman Allen Cannon Mayor ProTem Fritz Lanham City Manager Neel Richardson City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Howard Northcutt Assistant City Manager Absent: Tom Gentry Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Cannon called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Reverend W. M. McKnight, Pastor of Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church. Approve Minutes Councilman Pool moved approval of tleminutes of the meeting held April 10, 1974; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, & Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Petitions No petitions were presented. Councilman Dittman presented a resolution for council approval urging all voters & taxpayers to go to the polls on May 4, and expressing council's support and urging citizens to vote for Mr. Albert Franta for county commissioner, Pct f2. Mr. Dittman than moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. Discussion followed on whether or not coujncil should formally support a political candidate for any office. Councilman Bednarski stated thatthe City Council is elected to represent the city's taxpayers, and to see how their tax dollars is spent; they are not elected to represent the citizens politically. Mayor Pro Tem Cannon stated that he is not aware of any instance in which the council has endorsed a political candidate. The vote on the motion was then called. Ayes: Councilman Dittman Nays. Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, and Wilbaaks Mayor Pro Tem Cannon City Manager's Report Mayor Gentry has reappointed Messrs. Tony Campos and Ron Haddox, and has appointed Mr. Mark C. Mendelovitz to the Baytowneousing Authority. This does not require council approval. In March of 1972, the City Council, by resolution, requested the Corps of Engineers to make a flood plain study of Goose Creek. The corps has completed this study, and requests an opportunity to meet with council for a formal presentation, in 'a public meeting. This report can be helpful to the city on constructing bridges, roads, utility crossings, and various municipal installations. Council concurred to meet Tuesday? May 24 at 6:30 p.m. 5609 April 25, 1974 City Manager's Report The formal opening of N. C. Foote Park swimming pool is tentatively scheduled for May 24. The four baseball diamonds at the Sports Complex are in use tonight. At the last council meeting, council considered prohibiting electric fences in the City limits. Mr. Lanham recommended that this be put on the agenda of the next meeting, and that an ordinance be drafted with two provisions (1) electric fences be permitted in areas where livestock is permitted under the existing ordinances, i.e., one hundred feet from the nearest residence; 92) fences must be UL approved and operated in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. The administration was also requested to look into allowing battery operated fences, and =tro consider requiring licensing and a fee to defray the cost. Mr. Lanham referred to a map indicating the progress of the 1973 and 1974 Street Improvement Programs. Airhart Drive, from Lynchburg Road to Decker Drive is included in Phase II of the 1974 Street Improvement Program. Construction is underway at Exxon, and dump trucks are using the portion between Park and Decker. Exxon has offered to keep this portion in good condition during construction, and after that, the city will have this reconstructed in the Street Program. Garth Road - storm sewer work is complete from Goose Creek to Baker Road. Tenth Street - One half of the street has been poured; the other half will be done next week. The contractor expects to complete work in two weeks. The waterline contractor installing pipe in Glen Arbor is presently working on State Street. There has been some delay in delivery of 12 -inch pipe. Roseland Park - work is complete on the bulkhead and levee. Pelly Park - the parking area has been poured. Form work is underway for the "tricycle freeway." The new public works building should be complete by May 24, and the garage should be complete by the end of this month. Sewer Improvements..... The WEst Main Treatment Plant is 97% complete. Contract 2 - lift stations - is 87% complete. Contract 3 - Bayshore Constructors - no work has beendone, however, some material has been moved in to the site. Contract 4 is 99% complete. Contract 5 is 78% complete; pipe installation is complete at the golf course and work is underway in back of Gulf Coast Hospital. Contract 6 is 95% complete; all pipe has been installed & the contractor is working on manholes and cleanup. Contract 7 - the contractor is laying the 12 -inch gravity sewer on Baker Road; progress has been slow due to the difficult tunnel construction. Work is complete on the 12 -inch gravity sewer on East Road; work has begun on the 18 -inch gravity sewer on Lynchburg Cedar Bayou. Councilan Pool questioned if the penalty is being applied on Contract 3, Bayshore Constructors. Mr. Richardson explained that it is not necessary to announce formally that the penalty is being invoked because both parties are familiar with the contract, and the penalty provision. Street Improvements Mrs. Murrie Kinnie was scheduled to appear, however, will speak at the next meeting. April 25, 1974 Baytown Little League 56I0 Mr. Roger Pillow, representing the Central Little League appeared to request council to consider constructing a little league facility at Pelly Park. The estimate for this is $25,000, and Mr. Pillow suggested this be paid with Revenue Sharing Funds. This request results from the decision of the school district to build a transportation center at the Central League's present location on Lee Drive. The Little League surveyed the property owners in the immediate vicinity of Pelly Park for their reaction to a ballpark, and received no objections. The League has negotiated for, and is prepared to sign a lease that will provide ample parking area ajacent to the park. In discussion, Mr. Richardson explained that there are some problems in building such a facility on a public park. Any portion of the ballpark that the League constructs must be considered as a donation to the City. However, many other cities do operate and maintain Little League bailfields on their properties. The fact that parking space will be negotiated could result in a future parking problem if the owner of the property were to choose not to renew the lease. Concerning use of the ball diamond, Mr. Pillow stated that the League would expcct to have exclusive use of the diamond during Little League season, from May 1 until August 1. The League plays about six nights per week. This would be open for the public when not in actual use by the players. The League will erect and maintain restroom facilities and concession stand, however, these must be for the sole use of the League. The city is being asked to construct a concrete slab with plumbing for this facility. Mr. Richardson explained thatthis particular request could present legal problems, because anything constructed on city property results in ownership by the city; it may not be possible to restrict use of the concession stand and restroom solely for the Little League. Mr. Richardson indicated that further study of the legal aspects of the League's request would be necessary. Councilman Pool moved to instruct the administration to look into this to see what recommendations should be made, and to study this from all legal aspects; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Call Public Hearing - Annexation Proposed Ordinance No. 40425 -1 will call a public hearing for annexation of a certain area north of Massey Tompkins Road, east of Chaparral Drive. Mr. Kenneth R. McNulty sold the city the property for fire station #6, and stipulated in the sale that he be annexed into the City. The hearing is Scheduled for May 9, at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance, CouncilmaiBednarski seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1579 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND .DIRECTING•TW CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR THEEFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander,Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Call Public Hearing - Annexation Mr. Leroy Walker has requested council begin annexation proceedings for Chaparral Village, Section No. 3. Proposed Ordinance No. 40525 -2 will calla public hearing for May 9, 7:00 p.m. The engineering department has determined that additional sewer lines will not be necessary to take care of this additional area. Councilman Bednarski moved to aodpt the ordinance; CouncilmanDittman seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1580 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING'THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None 5611 Call PUbllc Hearing- annexation Apri 1 25, 1974 Proposed Ordinance- No. 40425 -3 wi111 call a public hearing May 9, at 7:00 p.m., on the annexation of a piece of property north of Massey Tompkins and west of Chaparral Drive. Mr. C.. A. Wright, owner of the property, has requested water and sewer service to his property, and has agreed to be annexed. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1581 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR ThEEFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Authorize Final Payment - Baytown Sports Complex Proposed Ordinance No. 40328 -1 will authorize final payment to Wolfe Construction Company for development of the Baytown sports Complex. The amount owed the contractor is $30,417.06. The underrun in this contract amounted to $2,794. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1582 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF BAYTOWN SPORTS COMPLEX (EXCLUDING SWIMMING POOL), JOB NO. 72 -529, BY WOLFE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAY14ENT TO THE SAID WOLFE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Authorize Final Payment - Swimming Pool at Sports Complex Proposed Ordinance No. 40328 -2 will authorize final payment for the swimming pool at the Baytown Sports Complex, in the amount of $8,346.02. Councilman Dittman moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. ORDINANCE NO.1583 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING "CONSTRUCTION OF BAYTOWN SPORTS COMPLEX (SWIMMING POOL ONLY), JOB NO. 72 -529, BY WOLFE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVE- MENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID WOLFE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE: HEREOF . Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None April 25, 1974 Final Payment - N. C. FOOte Park Swimming Pool 5612 Proposed Ord. No. 40410 -3 will authorize final payment to R. W. Johnson Constructior Company for construction of the swimming pool at N. C. Foote Park. The total contract amount was $125,700.00; the final payment is $26,711.25. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. Mr. Refugio Martinez thanked the city officials for making the swimming pool a reality, and expressed appreciation on behalf of those who will use the pool. ORDINANCE NO. 1584 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF N. C. FOOTE PARK SWIMMING POOL, JOB NO. 72 -540, BY R. W. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID R. W. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tom Cannon Nays: None Industrial District Contract, - Ashland Oil & Refining Company Proposed Ordinance No. 40425 -4 will authorize the Mayor to execute an industrial district contract with Ashland Oil & Refining Company. This contract is the same as the one executed with Exxon and Helmerich & Payne, with one exception. Section 8 provides that any regulations adopted by theCity regarding air emissions, water effluents and noise, vibration and toxic levels, will not prohibit any activities presently carried on by this Company; however, this company does agree to abide by the regulations of the EPA, Texas Water Quality Board, Texas Air Control Board, and any other governmental agency having legal authority in these matters. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance, Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1585 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT CONTRACT BETWEEN ASHLAND OIL & REFINING COMPANY AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Final Reading - Disannexation Proposed Ordinance No. 40207 -1C provides for the second and final reading for the disannexation of certain areas of Ashland Oil & Refining Company, in accordance with the new industrial district policy. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1541 -C AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE DISANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THECITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Cannon 5613 April 25, 1974 Redefine Boundaries of Industrial District No. 1 Proposed Ordinance No. 40425 -5 will amend Ordinance No. 886, to include the newly disannexed territories in Industrial District No. 1. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion. ORDINANCE NO. 1586 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 886 TO INCLUDE CERTAIN AREAS LOCATED WITHIN THE EXTRA- TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 1; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HERELF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, And Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Amend Wrecker Ordinance CouncilmanLander stated that the wrecker committee has reviewed and given its approval to the amendment; Mr. Lander then moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1587 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, "AUTO WRECKERS AND TOWING VEHICLES," BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6 -7(e) THEREOF, TO FURTHER ENUMERATE WHAT WOULD CREATE A PUBLIC INCONVENIENCE AND SECTION 6 -11 THEREOF, TO PROVIDE FOR RENEWAL OF AUTO WRECKER PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Proclaim Day of Prayer The United States Congress has proclaimed April 30, 1974, a national day of fasting and prayer. Resolution No. 467 will proclaim April 30 a day of prayer in Baytown. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Proposed Ordinance No. 40425 -6 will amend the present wrecker ordinance to allow other factorsto be used in determining "public inconvenience" before a permit is granted. This ordinance would also provide for a wrecker committee hearing to determine if a permit should be renewed upon expiration; no permit may be renewed without the hearing. The factors to be used in determining public inconvenience are: (1) Financial responsibility of the applicant (2) Number of vehicles to be operated (3) Number of vehicles to be kept at location (4) Amount of parking available - adequate space to keep cars, tow vehicles & auto wreckers off the streets. (5) Make, Model & type of vehicle(s) to be operated by applicant (6) That applicant has a properly fenced storage facility for wrecker vehicles, size of business location and lot. (7) Closeness to nearest resident. (8) Type of neighborhood - residential or commercial. (9) Whether the vehicles(s) shall be operated by the owner or his employer with a bonafide employee /employer relationship (10) Whether the applicant proposes to own, rent or lease the vehicle(s) to be used. (11) The number of outstanding auto wrecker permits (12) Whether a greater number of auto wrecker permits are desirable considering traffic and safety in the City of Baytown (13) Any and all other facts that the committee may deem relevant. CouncilmanLander stated that the wrecker committee has reviewed and given its approval to the amendment; Mr. Lander then moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1587 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, "AUTO WRECKERS AND TOWING VEHICLES," BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6 -7(e) THEREOF, TO FURTHER ENUMERATE WHAT WOULD CREATE A PUBLIC INCONVENIENCE AND SECTION 6 -11 THEREOF, TO PROVIDE FOR RENEWAL OF AUTO WRECKER PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Proclaim Day of Prayer The United States Congress has proclaimed April 30, 1974, a national day of fasting and prayer. Resolution No. 467 will proclaim April 30 a day of prayer in Baytown. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: April 25, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 467 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROCLAIMING APRIL 30, 1974, "A DAY OF PRAYER" IN BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Final Payment - Walkways at Baytown Sports Complex 5614 Brawn & Root has completed overlaying the walkways at the Baytown Sports Complex, and the engineers have recommended final payment in the amount of $1,410.00. Proposed Ordinance No. 40425 -7 will authorize payment. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; CouncilmamBEdnarski seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1588 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT OVERLAY ON THE WALKWAY AT THE RAYTOWN SPORTS COMPLEX BY BRONW & ROOT, INC.; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID BROWN & ROOT, INC., AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Planning Commission Appointemts to the Planning Commission will be made at the next mating. Baytown Museum Advisory Board CouncilmanBednarski moved the appointment of Mess is. Tom Murray and Leon Brown to the Museum Advisory Board; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion. - Ayes. Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None One vacancy will remain on this Board. Consider Bids - Traffic-Paint Bids were received for one year's supply of traffic paint: COOK PAINT CO. white: $4.47 gal yellow:. $4.90 gal TROPICAL PAINT COt " $3.92 gal $4.26 gal GULF STATES PAINT No bid No bid •• Bids good for ten days only. The low bid prices of Tropical Paint Co. have already The city's present supplier can provide paint on a continuing basis at a lower price than Cook Paint Co. For these reasons, Mr. Lanham recommended rejecting the bids, and continue purchasing from the present supplier until a price increase is received. Councilman Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None 5615 April 25, 1974 Authorize Renewal of Application for Traffic Safety Grant The Traffic Safety Grnat.from the State will expire in June, 1974. The Governor's Office has requested the city to submit a new application so the grnat will be continued without interruption. The application for grant is for $8,610 for twelve months. These funds are used to expand the activities of the Department of Planning & Traffic. Councilman Pool moved to-authorize the application; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Final Payment - East /West Thoroughfare Proposed Ordinance No. 40425 -8 will authorize final payment to Brown & Root, Inc., for construction of the East /West Thoroughfare. Final- payment is in the amount of $12,422.09. The.original contract price was $133,881.30, however, the State Highway Department took care of median construction -which reduced the contract approximately $24,000. There was a small addition in cost to the contract because of additional surfacing in areas where surfacing had not been anticipated. With the final payment, the total contract cost is $118,980.65. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. ORDINANCE NO. 1589 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST -WEST THOROUGHFARE JOB NO. 72 -524, BY BROWN & ROOT, INC., FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THECONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID BROWN & ROOT, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro tem Cannon Nays: None Award Bid - Phase II of the 1974 Street Improvement Program Bids were received April 18 for Phase II of the 1974 Street Imp. Program: BROWN & ROOT $194,682.10 80 working days SKRLA,INC. $209,436.75 80 working days WARREN BROTHERS $275,102.00 150 working days The estimate for the project was $190,500. Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Brown & Root, to be paid with Revenue Sharing Funds. Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion. ORDINANCE NO. 1590 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, PHASE II AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY -FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY -TWO AND 10 /100 ($194,682.10) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None April 25, 1974 5616 Order Municipal Election - Fire & Police Raise Proposed Ordinance No. 40425 -10 will calla municipal election for the purpose of increasing the minimum monthly salary for firemen & policemen. Council concurred to set the date for the election as June 18. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. ORDINANCE NO. 1591 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A SPECI;& MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 28TH DAY OF JUNE, 1974, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER TO INCREASE -- THE MINIMUM SALARY FOR FIREMEN & POLICEMEN; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION OFFICERS; PRESCRIBING THE HOURS; PROVIDING FOR A CANVASSING BOARD FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS; PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None Application for Federal Library Services and Construction Act Grants The State of Texas expects to receive Six Million Dollars in federal funds for library services. The City's application to the state library system for a portion of these funds has been made covering a number of items: (1) Inter - library loan reimbursement (2) Bibliographic tools (3) Materials for specialized collection (4) Services to disadvantaged and aged (5) Van with lift (6) Maintenance, gasoline, insurance for van (7) Personnel (1 clerical & 1 part time aide) (8) Other materials Councilman Bednarski moved to approve the submission of the application; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tom Cannon Nays: None Metropolitan Planning Organization Resolution No. 468 will express council's concurrence with the Governor's designation of the Houston- Galveston Area Council as a Metropolitan Planning Organization. One -half of the federal highway funds are earmarked for strengthening the highway transportation planning process; this designation will allow the H -GAC to receive some of the funds. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion. RESOLUTION NO. 468 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONCURRING WITH GOVERNOR BRISCOE -S DESIGNATION OF THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON -AREA COUNCIL AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE HOUSTON- GALVESTON -TEXAS CITY - LAMARQUE METROPOLITAN AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL. Ayes: Council members Lander, BEdnarski, Pool, Wilbankg, Dittman Mayor Pro Tom Cannon Nays: None 5617 April 25, 1974 Award Bid - Portable Dictating Equipment Bids were received for cassette recorders and cassette transcribers for the police department: 15 recorders 4 transcribers Rechargeable battery packs: HOUST. DICTATING $3,449.25 $1,479.80 $4,929.05 $ 25.95 ea AUTHORIZED AMPLIFIER SERV. $4,499.25 $1,559.80 $6,059.05 $ 25.95 ea SOUND COMMUNICATIONS $4,267.50 $1,519.30 $5,787.30 $ 24.95 ea Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Houston Dictating, and to also purchase fifteen rechargeable battery padks ($374.25), for a total cost of $5,303.30. Eighty -Five percent of this purchase will be paid with Criminal Justice Funds. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO.1592 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HOUSTON DICTATING MACHINE COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE DICTATING EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THREE AND 301100 ($5,303.30) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Tem Nays: None Report - Cable TV Mrs. Donna Grantom, general manager of Telepromptor Cable TV in Baytown, appeared to make a brief report on the activities of cable TV. Mrs. Grantom referred to a map indicating the progress that-has been made in providing cable to all citizens of Baytown. Work has been done in old Baytown, Decker to Bayway, and in the are of Chandler, Long, and Littlewood. Plans are underway to provide the service to Brownwood. Mrs. Grantom presented Mayor Pro Tem Cannon a check for the franchise tax. To date, there are 985 cable TV subscribers. Following a brief question and answer period, Mrs. Grantom was thanked for her presentation. Recess Mayor Pro Tem Cannon recessed the open meeting into an executive session for discussion of land acquisition. When council reconvened, the following action was taken: Councilman Pool moved to reject the proposal to use a tract of land near the City's old landfill site as a compost area; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None With no further business to transact, Mayor Pro Tem Cannon declared the meeting adjourned. 1 ATTEST: I & A OLIVER, City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ Allen Cannon ALLEN CANNON, Mayor Pro Tem