1974 09 12 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
September 12, 1974
The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday,
September 12, 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
Tom Walmsley
Tom Gentry
Fritz Lanham
Neel Richardson
Edna Oliver
Howard Northcutt
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Ci ty Clerk
Assistant City Manager
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Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order, and the invocation was offered by
Dr. Robert B. Moore,Jr., Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church.
Approve Minutes
Councilman Pool moved approval of the minutes of themeetings held August 22 and 28
and ratification of actions taken at those meetings; Councilman Bednarski seconded the
motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Report - 1974 Board of Equalization
Mr. Truett Smith, chairman of the Board of Equalization, appeared to present
the report of the 1974 Board. Serving with Mr. Smith were Messrs. Ted Kloesel and
Laverne Fuller. The Board met seven times, heard 137 protests, and made field trips
to inspect somec:of the properties involved in the protests. During the examination of
the assessments, the Board approved classifications schedules and depreciation methods
for real estate, personal property, utilities, railroads, pipelines, oil producing
properties, mineral interests and mobile homes. The Thomas Y. Pickett,firm made the
appraisal of industrial properties and reported on the appraisals. The evaluations
that they presented on the properties within the city limits as of January 1, 1974, were
accepted and approved. Due to the complexity of handling industrial properties for
both tax assessments and industrial district payments, the Board will be available to
conclude any work that might be necessary. The total increase in valuations over
1973 amounts to $13.5 Million Dollars, or a 5.85% increase. Mr. Smith commended the
Tax Department for the manner in which their records are maintained.
CouncilmanPool moved to receive the report, and adopt the assessment rolls for
ONOPK the collection of taxes during the next fiscal year; Councilman Bednarski seconded
the motion.
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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September 12, 1974
City Manager's Report
At the last council meeting, a petition was presented by residents of
Ponderosa and Lantern Park Additions concerning the hazardous conditions children
must face in crossing Baker Road to attend Pumphrey Elementary School. In
response to their requests, the 20 -mph signs were removed back toward Garth Road,
and the crosswalks on Fairway Drive have been repainted. The petition was
considered by the Council's Traffic Committee, and several recommendations were
made. First, that no yellow flashing lights be installed at this time, however,
additional speed zoning and speed signing be installed. Second, that a shell
walkway be constructed on the north side of Baker Road, from Coachman to
Ponderosa Drive; however, inasmuch as Harris County has plans for closing a
portion of Baker Road -in this vicinity; implementation of this last recommendation
should be delayed until the traffic patters is determined.
Several residents of the area questioned the decision not to install a
traffic signal at the crossing until after the road work is completed. The council
was asked to have the traffic committee reconsider their request. Other questions
directed to council concerned permanent sidewalk construction, and piping the
ditch that parallels Baker Road. Mr. Lanham explained that the engineering firm
employed by the county has been contacted about leaving a portion of the existing
roadway in place for the children to walk on, and the engineers have indicated they
are receptive to this. Funds were not voted in the bond issue to pipe the ditch.
Proposed Ordinance No. 480 expresses Council's opposition to granting
collective bargaining to the firemen of theCity of Baytown. Councilman Pool moved
adoption; CouncilmanLander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
R ESOLUTION NO. 480
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
OPPOSING THE GRANTING OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING TO THE FIREMEN
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND URGING THE CITIZENS TO VOTE "NO"
IN THE ELECTION ON OCTOBER 3, 1974.
Sanitary Sewer Improvements
The West Main Treatment Plant- the sludge centrifuge should be operational
next week.
Contract #2 - this contract is 95% complete. The Texas Avenue lift station is
in service. The Spur 201, Missouri St, and West Main St. lift stations are opera -
tional. Work is continuing on the.Craigmont Plant.
Contract #3 is 96% complete. Contract #7 - all lines in the newly annexed
area have been tested.
Garth Road - A total of 3,000 feet has been excavated.
Glen Arbor waterlines - all lines have been installed.
Parks - League of Women Voters Park: the contractor has started form
work on the tennis courts. Jenkins /Rollaway: clearing has been completed and some
base material has been placed on the trails. Pelly: the contractor has begun work
that was added to this contract.
Baker Road: Mr. John Merkel appeared to ask if council could assist in any
way in keeping the bridge open over Baker Road, or in building a by -pass bridge.
St. Joseph's school prsently has only two buses for transporting children in Baytown
and surrounding communities to the school. Mayor Gentry explained that the City
has made its wishes known to the county. The bid that was awarded for Baker Road
did not include constructing a by -pass bridge. At this point, the city cannot
financially take on the responsibility of a by -pass bridge.
Councilwoman Wilbanks requested the administration and the council's traffic
committee to begin looking at the county plans for Baker Road to determine what type
of signalization will be needed upon completion of the work.
September 12, 1974
Public Hearing - Budget
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At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Gentry convened the public hearing on the 197475 proposed
budget. Mr. Lanham briefly summarized the budget:
General Fund: $6,015,421 23% increase over current budget
Water Fund: $1,433,082 20% increase over current budget
General Obligation Interest
& Sinking Fund: $1,159,246 Represents a reduction over the
current budget
The total recommended budget is an 18% increase over the current budget. The
major increases in General Fund are personal services, maintenance of structures,
and miscellaneous services. There is also an increase of $180,000 in capital outlay
for continuing the street rebuilding and drainage work. In the Water and Sewer
Fund, increases are due to personal services, maintenance, supplies and capital outlay.
There are increases in certain revenue items that are necessary to finance
the proposed expenditures. First, an increase in taxes from $135 per $100 valuation;
to $1.52. Council has considered and changed figures to reflect an increase in the
exemption for senior citizens to $4,000. The budget includes an increase in the
garbage charge, from $2.50 to $3.00. The sanitary sewer rates will be increased
to $2.40 minimum charge plus 400 oer thousand gallons; there is also an increase in
the tapping charge, however, a specific amount will be considered by council at a later
date. The budget reflects anticipated increases in industrial district payments.
Mr. John Donnelly, representing the volunteer firemen, stated that the proposed
budget did not appear to have any funds designated for a volunteer department for
Fire Station No. 6
Mayor Gentry explained that funds are included for purchase of equipment for
volunteers, however, funds have not been included for construction of separate meeting
room for volunteers. Any additional funds for volunteers, such as a meeting room,
could come from contingency in which there is $50,000.
There being no one else desiring to speak to the proposed budget, Mayor Gentry
declared thepublic hearing closed.
Set Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1974 -75
Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -1 will set the tax rate for the fiscal year
1974 -75.
General Fund Operations $1.159
Debt Service for payment
of Bonded Indebtedness 0.361
TOTAL: $ 1.52
Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Lander seconded
themotion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gnetry
Nays: None
�_'ORDINANCE NO. 1653
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1975, UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
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Adopt 1974 -75 Budget
September 12, 1974
Proposed Ordinance N0.40912 -2 will adopt the 1974 -75 budget. Councilman
Bednarski moved adoption; Councilman Pool seconded the motion:,
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1654
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1974, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1975, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Amend Code - Prohibit Signs on Public Property
Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -3 will prohibit the placing of placards, bills & signs
of any type on public property, as was discussed at themeeting of August 22. Councilman
Dittman moved to table action for two weeks, because theBoy Scouss• have requested an
opportunity to make a presentation concerning this ordinance. Mayor Gentry declared the
motion dead for lack of a second. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1655
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17, "MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS &
OFFENSES," BY REPEALING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17 -17, POSTING
PLACARDS, BILLS; ETC, ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED
AND TO SUBSTITUTE IN ITS PLACE THEPROVISIONS OF•A NEW SECTION 17 -17
TO BE ENTITLED POSTING PLACARDS, BILLS, ETC. ,ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
PROHIBITED; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00)
DOLLARS FOR EACH VIOLATION; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSZSTENT HEREWITH;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Appoint Representative and Alternates to Houston - Galveston Area Council
Resolution No. 480 will designate the representatives to the Houston - Galveston
Area Council. Councilman Walmsley moved to appoint the following persons:
Councilman Dittman as representative to the executive committee of HGAC;
Councilwoman Wilbanks as representative to the general membership body;
Councilman Lander as alternate should either representative become
ineligible to serve. Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 481
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING
HENRY DITTMAN AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE HOUSTON- GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL AND APPOINTING
MARY E. WILBANKS AS THE PREPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF�BAYTOWN TO THE
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY OF THE HOUSTON- GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE
YEAR 1974 AND JODY LANDER AS THE OFFICIAL ALTERNATE TO SERVE AS THE
VOTING DELEGATE SHOULD EITHER HENRY DITTMAN OR MARY E. WILBANKS BECOME
INELIGIBLE OR RESIGN.
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Authorize Change Order - Sanitary Sewer Contract No. 5
Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -4 will authorize a change order and appropriate
additional funds for sanitary sseer contract #5. Mr. Wayne Smith, Langford Engineering
Company, explained this is necessary in order to complete theproject from behind
Gulf Coast Hospital to the lift station at Spur 201. The amount of the change order
is $121,890; the City will be reimbursed 75% of this amount by the EPA. The change
order provides for a special construction method and new material for the 36" and 24"
sections already in place. In order to save time, Mr. Smith recommended that the order
for new pipe be placed now, and in the event that the pipe presently in place is found
to be in good condition, the order may be cancelled without any cost to the city.
Following discussion with Mr. Smith, Councilman Pool moved to approve the
change order) Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1656
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT NO. 5, UPPER GOOSE CREEK
INTERCEPTOR-SEWER, JOB NO. 44A, CITY OF BAYTOWN, WITH STEPHENS
CONTRACTING COMPANY, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS
TO PAY THE COSTS OF SAID IMPROVEMENT UNDER SAID CHANGE ORDER,
ABDPROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Schedule for Implementation of East District Sanitary Sewer Improvements
As discussed at previous meetings, one of the conditions of the grant for the
sewer treatment plant expansion provides that the city must have an acceptable plan
for reducing the infiltration /inflow in that system. This plan must be developed
and approved prior to submitting final plans for proceeding with the expansion.
In future projects, it will be necessary not only to develop the plan, but to make
the improvements in the system prior to submitting the plans for plant expansion.
The engineers have reviewed a draft of the schedule with the Texas Water Quality
Board and the EPA, and have received tentative approval. With council's approval, the
schedule will be presented formally to the EPA.
Councilman Lander moved to approve the schedule for implementation of the East
District Plant improvements, and to authorize proceeding with the plans and specifica-
tions for the expansion; Councilman Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski,Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Authorize Conveyance of City -Owned Property to Harris County for Street Right of way.
Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -5 will authorize the sale of city -owned property.
Harris County has been acquiring right of way for the widening and paving of Baker
Road, and has offered to pay the city $636 for a portion of land at the water well
site on Baker. The City's tax department has agreed that this offer is fair market
value. However,there is a fence around the property now, and Mr. Lanham recommended
approval of the sale, subject to the county's removing the fence.
Councilman Dittmal_moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Lander
_ seconded the motion. Discussion followed as to whether or not the county should be asked
to move the fence, in addition to paying fair market value for the property. Mr. Lanham
ti concurred that this may not be acceptable to the county; however, the fence probably
will not have to be moved. Councilman Dittman then amended his motion to pass the
ordinance, subject to the county's agreeing to move the fence if necessary, and if not,
to leave it in place. Councilman Lander seconded the amendment:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarsk.1, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Councilman Pool
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ORDINANCE NO. 1657
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY UOUNVIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR STREET PURPOSES
THROUGH LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INSTRUMENT
GRANTING RIGHT OF WAY TO HARRIS COUNTY, CONTINGENT UPON THE
COUNTY MOVING THE CITY'S FENCE, IF NECESSARY AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Award Bid - Stell Book Stacks & Adjustable Shelves & Brackets for Library
Only one bid was received for the purchase-of steel book stacks and
adjustable shelves & brackets for the library. At the direction of Council,
Mr. Lanham opened the bid:
SPERRY REMINGTON: $2,072
The bid was referred to Mrs. Flora Wilhite for evaluation and a recom-
mendation later in the meeting.
Award Bid - One -half Ton Van Truck for Library
Bids were received September 3 for a one -half ton van for the library:
LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE HUGH WOOD FIORD PAGE- DITTMAN
$5,126.16 $4,657.95 No Bid
This van will be used to supplement the bookmobile, and will be used I'
primarily for the nursing homes. Funds for the purchase will come from the Frederal
Library Services and Construction Act grant. Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the
low bid of Hugh Wood Ford. '7
Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman
Lander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsleg
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1659
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEX AS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF HUGH WOOD FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A ONE.
HALF TON VAN AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM
OF FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY -SEVEN ZND 95/100 ($4,657.95)
DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Final Payment - Phase III, 1973 Street Improvement Program
Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -9 will accept construction and authorize
final payment to Brown & Root, Inc., for Phase III of the 1973 Street Improvement
Program. The original contract amount was '$194,336.25 for improving 18 streets.
Tenth Street, from East James to Faley was Idded to this contract, bringing the
amount to $209,021.25. The final payment to the contractor is $24,997.42, which
represents an overrun of $1,080.67. This willbe paid from budgeted funds, and
Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance;
Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander,Bednarski,Pool, 'Wilbanks,Dittman & Walmsley .
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1660
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING
AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1973 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE
III, BY BROWN & ROOT,INC.; FINDING THAT THZ IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF
FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID BROWN & ROOT,
INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Final Payment --:Phase I, 1973 Street Improvement Program
Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -9 }gill accept construction and authorize final
payment to Brown 6 Root, Inc., for Phase J if the X973 Street Improvement Program. The
original contract amount was $280,8 JO: streets were added to this contract,
and a change order for the widening . ntersection of Massey Tompkins at N. Main,
bringing the total contract amount 359,454.45. Final payment is in the amount of
$10,000, which represents an Underrun of $20,777.35. This will be paid with Revenue
Sharing Funds, and Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Dittman moved to accept
the recommendation, Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, POO1, Wilbanks, Dittman 6 Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1661
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING
AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTIONOF THE 1973 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE I,
BY BROWN 6 ROOT, INC.; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL
ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID BROWN 6 ROOT, INC.;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Award Bid - Installation Traffic Control Signal - Sterling at Decker
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Three bids were received August 20 for the installation of traffic control signals
at the West Sterling and Decker Drive intersection:
PFEIFFER ELECTRIC COMPANY
$_2,419.00
PFEIFFER- GAMBRELL,INC
$3,500.00
BAYTOWN INDUSTRIALS
CORPORATION
$1,957.84
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Baytown Industrials. Councilman
Lander moved to accept the recommendation, Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes. Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1662
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE
BID OF RAYTOWN INDUSTRIALS CORPORATION TV PROVIDE THE LABOR FOR INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE WEST STERLING STREET AND DECKER DRIVE INTERSECTION AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY -
SEVEN AND 941100 ($1,957.84) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Elect Mayor Pro Tam
The position of Mayor Pro Tam was vacated upon the resignation of former
Councilman Allen Cannon. Councilman Pool moved to nominate Councilman Lander to serve
as Mayor Pro Tam; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council members Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Welmsley
Mayor Gentry
Mass: None
Abstain: Councilman Lander
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Appointments - Baytown Area Water Authority - Board of Directors
The terms of Mr. Jack Kimmons and Mr. Paul Jason on the Board of Directors of
the Baytown Area Water Authority have expired. The terms are for one year , and both
gentlemen have indicated a willingness to serve again. Councilman Bednarski moved to
reappoint Messrs. Kimmons and Jason; Councilman Lander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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Appointments - Parks & Recreation Advisory B6ard
Three vacancies exist on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The
terms of Mr. Henry Armstrong and Mr. Charles Washington have expired, and
Mrs. John Harding has resigned. Mayor Gentry requested council approval for the
appointment of Mrs. Dennis Hancock, and the reappointments of Messrs. Armstron g and
Washington.
Councilman Bednarski moved to approve the appointments; Councilmm Dittman
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry "Iftl
Nays: None
Authorize Stop Signs at Various Locations
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The Council's traffic committee has recommended stop signs at two intersec-
Tenth Street at Ward Road
Allenbrook Drive at Baker Road
Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance authorizing the stop intersections;
Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Says: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1663
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING
FOR THE POSTING OF STOP SIGNS ON TENTH STREET AT WARD ROAD AND ON ALLENBROOK
DRIVE AT BAKER ROAD WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Prohibit "Right Turn on Red" for Whiting Street at West Texas Avenue
Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -12 would prohibit right turns on red for Whiting
Street at West Texas Avenue this is a recommendation of the council's traffic commit-
tee. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Lander seconded
themotion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski,Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1664
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
PROHIBITING RIGHT TURNS ONTO WEST TEXAS AVENUE FROM WHITING STREET
IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ON STEADY RED SIGNALS;
PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS
FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDDNG FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Prohibit Parking on Garth Road , from Decker Drive to Baker Road
Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -13 will prohibit parking on Garth Road from
Decker Drive to Baker Road. The council's traffic committee has recommended
approval of the ordinance. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance;
Councilman Bednarski seconded the motionx
Ayes: Council members Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
*Councilman Lander not present when vote was called.
September 12, 1974
ORDINANCE NO. 1665
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,"
BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 18- 122.2, DESIGNATING A NO- PARKING ZONE
ON GARTH ROAD FROM DECKER DRIVE TO BAKER ROAD AND PROVIDING FOR A
"TOW- AWAY" ZONE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 18- 123.1, ESTABLISHMENT
OF TOW -AWAY ZONES; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PANELTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00)
DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Authorize "Yield" Intersection.- West Bayshore at Bayshore
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Proposed Ordinance No. 40912 -14 will designate a "yield" intersection where
West Bayshore intersects Bayshore Drive. Approval is recommended by the council's
traffic committee. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1666
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF A YIELD RIGHT OF WAY SIGN FOR WEST
BAYSHORE AT BAYSHORE DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, PROVIDING
FOR A MAXIMUM PANELTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS
FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Mr. Clifford Rowe - Helicopter rides in Bay Plaza
Mr. Rowe was not present when called.
Award Bid - Bookshelves for Library
Mrs. Whllite reviewed the bid of Sperry Remington that was opened earlier
in the council meeting. There was one exception in the bid, that being Sperry Remington
would not accept the penalty clause because steel is in such short supply. Mrs. Wilhite
recommended awarding the bid. Councilman Pool moved to award the bid as recommended;
Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1658
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COJNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF SPERRY REMINGTON FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED
QUANTITIES OF STEEL BOOKSTACKS ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE
COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES
SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Unfinished Business
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to appoint Councilman Pool as the chairman of
the council's traffic committee, and Councioman Bednarski as a new member of the committee;
Councilman Dittman seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilmen Bednarski and Pool
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Unfinished Business
September 12, 1974
CouncilmanBednarski moved to appoint Councilwoman Wilbanks to the
Steering Committee of the Multimodal Transportation Planning Committee. Councilman
Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor gentry
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilwoman Wilbanks
Award Bid - Premix Asphalt
At the last council meeting, the bid of White's Mines was opened for the
purchase of pre -mix rock asphalt. The unit price was $9.20 per ton, including
transportation. Although the city has no immediate plans to use this material,
a unit price needs to be established. Therefore, Mr. Lanham recommended awarding
the bid to White's Mines. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation;
Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Amend Parliamentary Rules of Procedure
Resolution No. 482 will amend Resolution No. 1 of the City , concerning
parliamentary rules of procedure, to allow the mayor to debate issues pending
before the city council. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman
Dittman seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 482
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDPG RESOLUTION NO. l WITH REGARD TO PARLIAMENTARY RULES
OF PROCEDURE.
APPoint Committee - Voters Guidance Committee on Collective Bargaining
Council has previously discussed the formation of a committee to give
information to the general public concerning the issues involved in the upcoming
collective bargaining election. Councilman Pool nominated the following persons:
Glen Walker, Seaborn Cravey, E. C. Wood and Troy Peterson
Councilman Dittman seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Mayor Gentry recessed the meeting to an executive session for discussion of personnel
and right of way matters.
When the meeting reconvened in open session, the following action was taken:
Councilman Dittman moved to extend the services of City Clerk Edna Oliver
for another year; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley ,
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
With no further business the transact, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
EDNA OL R, City Clerk
APPROVED: /s/ Tom Gentry
TOM GENTRY, Mayor