1974 10 24 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
October 24, 1974
The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session,
Thursday, October 24, 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
Charles Pool
Mary E. Wilbanks
Henry Dittman
Tom Walmsley
Tom Gentry
Fritz Lanham
Jon Pfennig
Belinda Bingham
Howard Northcutt
Absent: Edna Oliver
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
City - Clerk
Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered
by Father Randolph R. Cooper, Trinity Episcopal Church.
Approve Minutes
Councilman Dittman moved approval of
October 10 and 16, and ratification of actions
Lander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool,
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
City Manager's Report
the minutes of the meetings held
taken at those meetings; Councilman
Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
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Mr. Lanham presented a letter from Exxon Annuitants and Senior Citizens of
Baytown, expressing their appreciation for council's action in increasing the tax
exemption for persons over 65 to $4,000.
Mr. Lanham referred to a letter from Mr. Joe P. Smith of Western Refuse
in Pasadena, explaining that the market for recyclable paper has continued to decline
and that the service to Baytown will either have to be discontinued, or subsidized
by the City. This subsidy would cover the operating costs for the drive to Baytown,
from Pasadena, although no amount was mentioned.
Following discussion, Council concurred that a letter be written to Mr. Smith,
thanking him for doing business with Baytown, and discontinuing the paper pickups.
7 If the market for reclyclable paper improves,. council could consider
this project again.
( *Councilman Bednarski present)
The League of Women Voters has requested city officials sponsor a "State
of the City" meeting, where problems and progress of Baytown might be reported and
discussed. However, since there will be a Capital Improvements Committee working
within the next few weeks, the League may sponsor a public meeting, in cooperation
with the citizens committee, prior to the bond election so the proposals could be
discussed by interested citizens. It is possible that next summer or
spring, the council and administration could gima some type of presentation.
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City Manager's Report, continued
i
October 24, 1974
Mr. Al Chappell, General Manager of General Telephone, has requested
an opportunity to meet with council at an informal meeting to give a report on the
operations of the telephone company. Council concurred to meet November 14 at
6:00 P. M.
Since the second council meeting in November falls on Thanksgiving
Day, Council concurred to have the second meeting on Tuesday, November 26.
The city employees have voted to take the "floating holiday" for this
year on the day after Thanksgiving. Council offered no objection.
The contractor on Garth Road has made good progress. He has paved
3100 feet of 24 -inch wide pavement on the west side, and has the remainder of the
subgrade on the west side prepared for concrete. He will begin work on the east
one -third of the roadway, north of the bridge next week.
All of the water lines in Glen Arbor are in place. Approximately 400
service connections have been;mad = and cleanup work is continuing.
League of Women Voters Park - the contractor is having difficulty getting
limestone, so work on the tennis courts has been delayed.
Jenkins - Hollaway Park - the hike & bike trails have been completed; the
subgrade for the tennis courts, parking lot, and drive has been stabilized with lime.
Pelly Park - work on the shelter and concession stand is substantially
complete.
Sanitary Sewer Projects:
Contract #1 - A punch list will be made next week of those items that
need to be done to finalize this project.
Contract #2 - The lift stations are all complete; the entire contract
is 98% complete.
Contract #3 - No progress has been made since the last report, although
equipment has been moved onto the site. The surety for Bayshore Constructors has been
asked to assume and complete the contract.
Contract #5 - The contractor is pumping the water from the 36" line in
preparation for cleaning.
Contract #7 - This project is essentially ready for final inspection,
with the exception of the lift station near Sterling High School.
At the council meeting on September,26 , council was requested to
consider establishing a Baytown American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. The
necessary information for applying for federal funding has been gathered. Following
discussion, Council concurred to authorize setting up a commission of 25 members.
The council will submit names of citizens in the community to Mr. Lanham, and after
approximately 30 days, a recommendation will be made to council.
Councilman Dittman introduced a resolution supporting Mr. Jon'. Lindsay
for Harris County Judge, and moved adoption. Mayor Gentry declared the motion dead
for lack of a second.
Councilman Dittman introduced a resolution urging people to vote,Nov. 5,
and moved adoption; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman
and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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October 24, 1974
Chamber of Commerce Flood Protection Committee
Mr. Lanham gave a brief report on the activities of the Chamber of Commerce Flood
Protection Committee. The last report was July 25, at which time council adopted a
resolution urging the Corps of Engineers to re- evaluate the benefit -cost ratio for the
Baytown flood protection facilities. The Committee has made on site inspections
of the flood protection facilities in Port Arthur, Texas City and Freeport. They have
met with Congressman Eckhardt to review the status and plans, and have received his
endorsement with an appropriate letter from him to the Corps of Engineers. Twenty -four
presentations have been made by the Committee to Baytown civic and social groups to
communicate the threat of hurricane and tidal flooding. Baytown and surrounding area
was fortunate in 1974 to have suffered no storm effects; however, the Committee wants to
guard against a lessening of interest in flood protection facilities because statistically,
we are more due for a hurricane next year. On October 3, a subgroup of the Committee
met with the Corps of Engineers, who have been authorized and funded to undertake the
Baytown study, and rev iewed all of our data on subsidence, elevations, flood protection
and facility alternatives. Another meeting is scheduled prior to Thanksgiving. The
targeted completion date of the Corps' study is March, 1975. The key part of the
Committee's work is defining to -cost flood protection facilities that will protecting
a high population density in low -lying areas. The next major piece of work for the
Committee is a definition of the most appropriate manner for turning this flood protection
work over to a governmental agency. The Corps insists in dealing with one agency only,
so this agency must be recognized as having legal status as being the representative of
the local citizenry. This is necessary if federal funding is to be involved. Several
possibilities will be explored, i.e., city, county, drainage district, Baytown Levee
District, or a new agency. The Committee has requested informal suggestions from Council
as to what type of agency should shoulder this responsibility.
The next status report should be made about mid - December.
Consider Plans and Specifications - Downtown Improvement�Project
In August, Council authorized preparation of plans and specifications for
the.downtown improvement project, with the estimated cost for the City's share to be
$45,500, to be financed with Revenue Sharing Funds. In addition, the downtown merchants
have raised almost $20,000 to cover their portion of the cost of plannings and shelters.
Mr. Jack Morton presented the plans, which have been reviewed by Mr. Jack KimmonR
and Mr. Guy Hays, representatives of the downtown merchants.
In discussing the plans, the question was raised about resurfacing sidewalks. Mr. Morton
explained that this was considered, however, was not included in the plans because of
the cost.
Councilman Lander moved to authorize advertising for bids; Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Councilman Pool
Renew Contract for Hospitalization & Life Insurance
Proposed Ordinance No. 41024 -1 will renew the contract for hospitalization and
life insurance coverage for city employees and dependents. The City was advised in
August that Fidelity Bankers Life had sold our contract to American National Insurance
Company of Galveston. The contract with this carrier expires December 1, and they
have advised that they are willing to continue to provide coverage at our present rates.
The employees' insurance committee has recommended that the contract be renewed with
American National, and Mr. Lanham concurred.
Councilman Dittman 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. 1681
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR A GROUP INSURANCE POLICY PROVIDING FOR LIFE
INSURANCE, MAJOR MEDICAL BENEFITS, AND BASIC MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN EMPLOYEES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTINr. THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO SAID CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY;
DIRECTING PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF SAID CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Award Bid - Window Coverings
CULPEPPERS
$1,732.00
October 24, 1974
Bids were opened October 14 for window coverings for the community center:
ROUSH
$2,415.00
W xk
$2,571.90
BOYER'S
$2,652.03
Mc CUNE
$2,881.50
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to Culpepper Furniture. The motion
to accept the recommendation was duly made and seconded by Councilmen Lander and
Bednarski;
Ayes: Council,members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None --
ORDINANCE NO. 1682
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF CULPEPPER FURNITURE FOR THE PURCHASE OF WINDOW COVERINGS; -
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
THIRTY -TId0 AND NO 1100 ($1,732.00) DOLLARS WITTT REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bid - Chank Link Fence
Bids were opened October 14 for the purchase of chain link fence:
SEARS: $2,257.29 HURRICANE INDUSTRIAL: $4,944.00
Mr. Lanham recommended that these bids be rejected. The bid of Sears did not
meet the specifications; - and the other bid is exceeds the money available. The
specifications will probably be rewritten to specify cedar, and then readvertised. Council
offered no objection to the recommendation. This fence is for storage of abandonedu
vehicles at the police station.
Bids - Miscellaneous Trucks
(1)Bids were opened October 14 for the purchase of a van truck for the police
department; this will replace the station wagon that is used as a backup ambulance:
JIM BALL LUMUS DODGE DAVIS TRUCK & EQUIP. HUGH WOOD B. FELD
FORD & ASSOC.
No Bid
$5,059.82
No Bid
$4,447.23 No Bid
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Hugh Wood Ford. Councilman
Dittman oved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Lander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1683
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF HUGH WOOD FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VAN TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND FOR HUNDRED FORTY -SEVEN DOLLARS AND
231100 ($4,447.23) DOLLARS.
(2) Bids were opened October 14 for the purchase of a carry -all for the fire
departmen t. Only one bid was received and it exceeds funds available. Mr. Lanham
recommended rejecting the bid, revising the specifications and readvertising. Council
offered no objection.
(3) Bids were opened October 14 for the purchase of 2 one -half ton pickups
for the water department:
No Bids
Jim Ball
Davis Truck
B. Feld & Assoc.
LUMUS DODGE
$8,939.84
HUGH WOOD FORD
$9, ,636.10
(Includes options: Factory air, tinted glass & power brakes)
October 24, 1974
Bids, miscellaneous trucks, continued
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Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Lumus Dodge. Councilman
Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Lander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1684
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ONE -HALF TON PICKUPS,
INCLUDING OPTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY NINE DOLLARS AND 84/100 ($8,939.84) DOLLARS.
(4) Bids were opened for a club type pickup(1 /2 ton) for the planning & traffic
department:
( JIM BALL: No Bid
LUMUS DODGE HUGH WOOD FORD ( DAVIS TRUCK: No Bid
( B. FELD: No Bid
$4,422.47 $4,864.54
(includes options: factory air, tinted glass, heavy duty
cooling & power brakes)
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Lumus Baytown Dodge. The
motion to accept the recommendation was duly made and seconded by Councilmen Bednarski
and Lander:
Ayes: CouncIl members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays:--None
ORDINANCE NO. 1685
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ONE -HALF TON PICKUP,
INCLUDING OPTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY -TWO AND 47/100 ($4,422.47) DOLLARS.
(5) Bids were opened for one 1/2 -ton pickup cab & chassis for the Sewer Department:
JIM BALL: No Bid
DAVIS TRUCK: No Bid
B. FELD: No Bid
LUMUS DODGE
Base Bid: $3,452.31
HUGH WOOD FORD
Base Bid: $3,402.93
*With Options: $3,816.56 *With Options: $3,840.86
( *factory air, tinted glass & heavy duty cooling)
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to Lumus Dodge , with options. Councilman
Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE N0. 1695
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ONE -'HALF TON PICKUP
CAB AND CHASSIS, INCLUDING OPTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 56/100 ($3,816.56)
DOLLARS.
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October 24, 1974
Bids, Miscellaneous trucks, continued
(6) Bids were opened for four 1/2 -ton pickups for the humane, garage,
water and sewer departments:
JIM BALL: No Bid
DAVIS TRUCK: No Bid
B. FELD: No Bid
LUMUS DODGE
Unit Cost: $3,557.02
* w /options:_$3,92_l.278
( *Options: air cond. & tinted glass)
HUGH WOOD FORD
Unit Cost: $3,626.74
* w /options: $4,08.18
Mr. Lanham recommended that all four truck bids be awarded to Lumus.
CouncilmanBednarski moved adoption of Ordinances 1686 - 1689, awarding the bids
as recommended; Councilman Lander seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski,Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
MayorGentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1686
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID DF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ONE -HALF TON PICKUP,
INCLUDING CERTAIN OPTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY OF THE
SUM OF THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY -ONE AND 27/100 ($3,921.27) DOLLARS.
ORDINANCE NO. 1687
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ONE -HALF TON PICKUP,
INCLUDING OPTIONS, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY GARAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OFTHE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND NINE unmRVn TWENTY-ZONE
AND 27/100 ($3,921.27) DOLLARS
ORDINANCE NO. 1688
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,_ TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURHCASE OF ONE ONE -HALF TON PICKUP,
INCLUDING OPTIONS, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE WATER DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY -
ONE AND 27/100 ($3,921.27) DOLLARS.
ORDINANCE NO. 1689
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURHCASE OF ONE ONE -HALF TON PICKUP,
INCLUDING OPTIONS, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE SEWER DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-
ONE AND 27/100 ($3,921127) DOLLARS.
(7) Bids were opened for two one -half ton pickups for the Parks beautification
crew:
JIM BALL: No Bid LUMUS DODGE HUGH WOOD FORD
DAVIS TRUCK: No Bid
B. FELD ASSOC: No Bid Unit Price: $3,457.27 Unit: $3,542.49
Total: $6,914.54 Total: $7,080.98
*w/ option, add $47.00 *w /option add $92.98
( *Option: Heavy duty dooling)
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid of Lumus Baytown Dodge, with option,
bringing the total price for the two trucks to $6,961.54. Councilman Walmsley
moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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October 24, 1974
ORDINANCE NO. 1690
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. ACCEPTING
THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ONE -HALF TON PICKUPS
EQUIPPED WITH HEAVY DUTY COOLING SYSTEMS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF THE SUM OF SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY -ONE AND 54 /100 ($6,961.54)
DOLLARS.
(8) Bids were opened for one 1 -ton cab & chassis for the water department:
JIM BALL: No Bid LUMUS DODGE HUGH WOOD FORD
DAVIS TRUCK : No Bid
B. FELD & ASSOC: No Bid $4,008,09 $4,298.88
Mr.Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Lumus. Motion to accept the
recommendation was duly made and seconded by Councilmen Bednarski & Pool:
Ayes: Council members Lan der, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1691
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE ONE TON CAB AND
CHASSIS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND
EIGHT AND 09/100 ($4,008.09) DOLLARS.
(9) Bids were opened for two cabs and chassis for existing Heil Packer Bodies:
JIM BALL: No Bid
DAVIS TRUCK
& EQUIP
HUGH WOOD FORD
LUMUS DODGE: No Bid
B. FELD ASSOC: No Bid
Unit: Price:
$9,275.00
Unit: $8,447.09
Total (2):
$18,550.00
Total (2):$16,894.12
Delivery: 30
cal. days
Del: 300 cal. days
Option: Remove 2 bodies
and install
on new cab & chassis: $500.00 ea.
No Bid
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the second low bid of Daivs Truck, with option ,
because of the 30 -day delivery versus Hugh Wood's 300 -day delivery,,' The new cab &
chassis are badly needed, and`this�-bid -will -not exceed budgeted funds.
Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Walmsley
seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO.:1692
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF DAVIS TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO CABS AND CHASSIS
FOR EXISTING HEIL PACKER BODIES AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
THE SUM OF NINETEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND N01100 ($19,500.00) DOLLARS.
(10) Bids were opened -' for two cabs & chassis with 20 -yard bodies:
JIM BALL: No Bid DAVIS TRUCK & EQUIP B. FELD & ASSOC.
LUMUS DODGE: No Bid Unit:
HUGH WOOD FORD: No Bid $16,550.00 Unit: $35,500.00
Total: $33,10000 Total: $71,000.00
Mr. Lanham z- rdcommended awarding the low bid of Davis Truck & Equipment.
A letter was received from a representative of Pak Mor Manufacturing Company,
requesting the bid opening date be extended, and the specifications be re- written
to allow his company to bid.
Mr. Doug Lunceford explained that the Pak -Mor unit is driven by a chain,
and persons contacted regarding this type equipment have indicated that they have
experienced problems with the chain driven units. Several years ago, the City
re -wrote specifications that would not permit the purchase of a chain driven packer
because it would not meet the city's needs.
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Following discussion, Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation;
Councilman Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks,
Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1693
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF DAVIS TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF TWOCABS AND CHASSIS WITH TWENTY YARD PACKER BODIES AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -THREE
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND N01100 ($33,100.. -00) DOLLARS.
(11) Bids were opened for the purchase of one cab & chassis with a 12 -yard dump
body. This will replace three 5 -yard dump trucks:
JIM BALL LUMUS DODGE HUGH WOOD ( DAVIS: No Bid
(B. Feld: No Bid
$23,987.45 $22,701.30 $27,660.54
$151.50*
*option: 1- 10 "x20" 12 -ply tire & 10 studd budd wheel 8" rim
The low bid of Lumus Dodge did not meet specifications, and for this reason,
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the second low bid of Jim Ball, with option.
Councilman Lander moved to award the bid as recommended; Councilman Rednarski seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1694
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM BALL INTERNATIONAL INC., FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ONE CAB AND CHASSIS WITH TWELVE YARD DUMP BODY AND OPTIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWENTY -FOUR
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY -EIGHT AND 95/100 ($24,138.95) DOLLARS.
Award Bid - Crawler Dozer
Bids were opened for the purchase of one crawler dozer:
PRECO MUSTANG JIM BALL
MICHEL
HYCO
CASE
MACH.
MACH
EQUIP
POWER
$27,355.48 $26,779.00 $22,480.00
$21,150.00
$20,598.00
$19,564.00
No Bids: Fogle Equipment Co.
Head & Guild Equipment Co
South Texas Equipment Co
Although Case Power is low bidder and met specifications, Mr. Lanham recommended
awarding the second low bid of Hyco Equipment. The Hyco equipment is a heavier,
unit, 14,250 lb. compared to Case's 11,524 lb, -has more,horsepower, and for the _
money, is a better buys. Councilman Pool moved 'to' accept the recommendation;
Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: ,
Ayes: Councilmembers Waluisley,Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilman Lander ORDINANCE NO. 1696
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF HYCO EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE CRAWLER DOZER AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM-OF TWENTY THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED NINETY -EIGHT AND N01100 ($209598.00) DOLLARS.
October 24, 1974
Bids - Brush Chipping Machines
Consideration of bids for the purchase of brush chipping machines was deferred
until the next council meeting.
Bids - Portable Air Compressor
Bids were opened for the purchase of one portable air compressor for the street
department:
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HI -WAY EQUIPMENT CLEMTEX,LTD. McKENZIE EQUIP. EMBRY ENGINE & EQUIP
$7,037.50 $6,226.00 $5,991.00 $4,703.00
No Bids: E. L. Lester Co.
Harley Industries
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Embry Engine & Equipment, with
options, bringing the total bid to $5,935.80.
The motion to accept the recommended was mady by Councilman Bednarski, seconded
by Councilman Lander:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1697
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE
BID OF EMBRY ENGINE & EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR
AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED
THIRTY -FIVE AND 80/100 ($5,935.80) DOLLARS.
Award Bid - Concrete Mixers
Bids were opened for the purchase of two concrete mixers for the street department:
HERTZ
EQUIP. RENTAL
R.B. EVERETT & CO
R.L. KINSEL CO.
Description: 9 cu. ft:
$1,294.00
$1,514.00
$1,449.00
6 cu. ft:
$1,180.00
$1,158.00
$1,322.00
TOTAL:
$2,474.00
$2,672.00
$2,771.00
No Bids: South Texas Equip Co
Head & Guild Equip Co.
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Hertz Equipment Rental. Councilman
Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1698
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE
BID OF HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO CONCRETE MIXERS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
SEVENTY -FOUR AND N0 1100 ($2,474.00) DOLLARS.
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October 24, 1974
Bids - Asphalt Kettle
Bids were received for the purchase of one asphalt kettle, however, Mr.
Lanham recommended they be rejected and specifications be rewritten for a piece
of equipment that will enable crews to patch streets as well as oil certain dirt
roads. Council offered no objection.
Bids - Police Patrol Vehicles
Bids were opened
for the purchase of eight
new police cars:
Description
HUGH WOOD
PAGE - DITTMAN
LUMUS D-ODGr
108" wheelbase
4 @ $4,170.61 ea.
4 @ $4,025.07 ea.
4 @ $4,313.18 ea.
120" wheelbase
4 @ $4,620.24 ea.
4 @ $4,590.53 ea.
4 @ $4,608.80 ea.
The bids for the smaller cars exceed the estimate, so Mr. Lanham recommended
that only three be purchased, from Hugh Wood Ford for $12,511.73, The L'e'ese,N'dville
n:i also f, r 480._
Alternator,:-, included in the specifications for these cars, gici was not available
in the bid of Lumus, and was $270 additional for each car in the bid of Page - Dittman.
Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool
seconded themotion:
Ayes: Council membersLander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1699
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF HUGH WOOD FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE 108" WHEELBASE POLICE
PATROL VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE. CITY OF THE? SUM OF
TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 831100 ($12,511.83) DOLLARS.
Concerning the larger vehicles, Mr. Lanham recommended they be purchased
from the low bidder, Page - Dittman; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1700
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF PAGE DITTMAN INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR 120" WHEELBASE
POLICE PATROL VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OFTHE
SUM OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY -TWO AND 1Z/1n0 ($18,362.12)
DOLLARS .
Bids - Tractors
(1) Bids were opened for purchase of one front end loader tractor:
JIM BALL HYCO EQUIP LANBDOWNE TRINITY VALLEY CASE
$7,499.41 $7,903.92 $9,340.00 $7,429.00 $7,901.44
The bid of Trinity Valley did not meet specs, so Mr. Lanham recommended
awarding the bid of Jim B all. Motion to accept the recommendation was duly
made and seconded by Councilmen Dittman and Walmsley:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1701
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE
BID OF JIM BALL INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FRONT END LOADER
TRACTOR AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF SEVEN THOUSAND
FOUR HUNDRED NINETY -NINE AND 41/100 ($7,499.41) DOLLARS.
Oc tober 24, 1974
Bids - Tractors, continued
(2) Front End Loader /Backhoe:
JIM BALL: $12,346.75
HYCO CQUIP: $13,278.75
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TRINITY VALLEY: $11,656.00 (did not meet
specs)
CASE POWER: $12,305.87
LANSDOWNE: $13,103.00
HRECO MACH.: $15,865.91
FOGLE EQUIP: $28,995.00 (No Bid: Goldthwaite's)
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the third low bid of Jim Ball because of
the 2 -day delivery, compared to 60 -day delivery of Case Power. Councilman Dittman
moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion.
Mr. Dave Long, a representative of Case Power, appeared before council and
explained that since the time his bid was submitted, this piece of equipment has been
made available for immediate delivery. Councilman Dittman withdrew his
motion and Councilman Walmsley his second.
In discussing the situation, there was concern that council would be setting
a precedent on future bids by awarding the bid to Case Power.
Councilman Bednarski then moved to accept the recommendation and Councilman
Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members-.Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Councilman Lander
ORDINANCE NO. 1702
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF JIM BALL INTERNATIONAL INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FRONT END
LOADER /BACKHOE AND AUTHORIZNG THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUMOF TWELVE
THOUSM'THREE HUNDRED FORTY -SIX AND 75/100 ($12,346.75) DOLLARS.
(3) Mower /Tractor:
JIM BALL: $1,249.80 No Bids: Hyco Equip. LANSDOWNE: $1,294.00
Case Power
TRINITY VALLEY: $1,393.00 Precho Mach. GOLDTHWAITE'S: $1,047.00
Fogle Equip.
The low bid of Goldthwaite's did not meet specifications, so Mr. Lanham
recommended awarding the sec and low bid of Jim Ball. Councilman Bednarski moved
to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Diuman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1703
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF JIM BALL INTERNATIONAL INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE MOWER TRACTOR
AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
FORTY -NINE AND 80/100 ($1,249.80) DOLLARS.
(4) Two Tractors /flail mowers
JIM BALL:
$12,482.94
TRINITY VALLEY:
$11,724.00
HYCO:
$12,925.26
CASE POWER:
$11,940.72
LANSDOWNE:
$11,412.00
PRECHO MACH.:
$13,324.88
No Bids: Fogle Equipment
Goldthwaite's
Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the low bid of Lansdowne- Moody. Councilman
Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Rednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: CouncI members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID
OF LANSDOWNE -MOODY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO TRACTOR /FLAIL MOWERS AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWELVE AND N01100
($11,412.00) DOLLARS.
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Initiation Ordinance - Post Oak Drive
Proposed Ordinance No. 41024 -12 is the initiation ordinance for the
assessment paving of Post Oak Drive, from Bayway Drive westward to the end of the
present concrete pavement.
Councilman Pool moved adoption; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1704
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AUTHORIZING THE IMPROVEMENT
OF POST OAK DRIVE FROM THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BAYWAY DRIVE TO
THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION, SECTION P, IN THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING THAT TRF PAYMENT OF COSTS OF SUCH
IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PAID PARTLY BY THE CITY AND PARTLY BY ASSESSMENT,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO ASSESS FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENT WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE. DATE
HEREOF.
Accept Minute Order - Bayway Drive
Proposed Ordinance No. 41024 -13 will accept the provisions of the Minute
Order adopted by the Texas Highway Commission with regard to Bayway Drive improvement,
from Spur 330 south to Crow Road. The estimate for this improvement is
$2.5 Million, with the City's share being approximately $1 Million. The major
portion of the city's cost is for storm sewer. Approximately $1 Million
was earmarked in the 1970 .Bond election for this project.
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded
themotion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmaley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE N0. 1705
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THEPROVISIONS OF MINUTE ORDER NO. 69360 ADOPTED OCTOBER 1, 1974, BY THE
TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF BAYWAY DRIVE
FROM SPUR 330, SOUTH TO CROW ROAD, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Texas Utility Advisory Council
Several months ago, the matter of becoming a member of the Texas Utility Advisory
Council was discussed, and council was asked to indicate if it might be interested
in joining such an organization. This organization has now been established and
the city attorney serves as chairman of one of the subcommittees. The city is
now being asked to participate to the extent of paying dues, in the amount of $660
for a city of our size. Based on the situation today with utilities, Mr. Lanham
recommended becoming a member of this Council. If a state commission should be
established by the Legislature, it would be at least a year before it would be in
operation.
Councilman Dittman moved to join the Texas Utility Advisory Council for one year;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
Mr. Richardson gave a brief summary of the purpose of the Council, which is to
assist cities in the regulation of utility rates. There is always a controversy
as to what assets of the company should be included in the rate base, and what
is a fair rate of return. This organization would hire a rate consultant to assist
the cities in making these determinations.
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool , Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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Rescind Previous Action - Tractor /Fla !veers
Mr. Lanham called council's attention to an error in the bid of Case Power
for two tractor /flail mowers. The unit price in their bid was $5470.36. The
total extended price should have been $10,940.72, instead of $11,940.72. Since
the unit price controls the bids, Case Power is the low bidder.
Councilman Pool moved to rescind the ordinance awarding the bid to Lansdowne -
Moody for the two tractor /flail mowers; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Councilman Dittman moved to award the bid to Case Power, low bidder; Councilman
Walmsley seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1706-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF CASE POWER & EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE
OF TWO TRACTORS /FLAIL MOWERS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY AND 72/100 ($10,940.72)
DOLLARS.
Authorize Parks & Recreation Director to Directly Oversee Improvements to Pelly Park
At the last council meeting, the bids for electrical work and fencing for Pelly
Park were rejected. M r. Lanham recommended that the city act as its own agent --
purchase material by taking bids, reducing the amount of fencing, and contracting
for labor only for lighting installation.
Councilman Bednarski moved to proceed with the project as recommended; Councilman
Dittman seconded themotion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Appropriate Surplus Funds from Entitlements 1 and 2, Revenue Sharing Funds
Proposed Ordinance No. 41024 -14 will appropriate $10,500 from Revenue Sharing Funds
to Account No. 7260 -8 -10; Library- Purchase of Land. These surplus funds will be
appropriated from Account Nos. 7220 -1 -2 ($10,295.00) and 7260 -10 -80 ($205.00).
This will be used to purchase an area of land behind Sterling Municipal Library.
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Walmsley seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1707
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE
TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND N01100 ($10,500.00) DOLLARS, TEN THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE AND N01100 ($10,295.00) DOLLARS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 7220 -1 -2
AND TWO HUNDRED FIVE AND N0 1100 ($205.00) DOLLARS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 7260- 10 -80,
TO ACCOUNT NO. 7260 -8 -10, LIBRARY - PURCHASE OF LAND AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Authorize Purchase of Land.Behind Sterline Municipal Libra
The city has offered to pay $9,563.68 for an area of land behind Sterling Library,
and the owners of theland have accepted this offer. Proposed Ordinance No. 41024 -15
will authorize the purchase.
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
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ORDIN~ E NO. 1708
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 0.4391 ACRES MORE OR LESS FROM JOHNSON -
LOGGINS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY -THREE AND 68/100 ($9,563.68)
DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Unfinished Business
Councilman Dittman is a member of the com mittee.on solid waste disposal
formed by the Texas Municipal League. A demonstration will be presented
by Union Carbide in St. Louis regarding solid waste disposal, and as a member
of the committee, Mr. Dittman has been requested to attend.
Councilman Pool moved authorization for Councilman Dittman'si trip to St. Louis;
Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: none
Councilman Bednarski moved to authorize councfl members to attend the Texas
Municipal League convention in Ft. Worth next week. Councilman Lander seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Recess - Executive Session
Mayor Gentry recessed the open meeting into an executive session regarding
pending litigation and right of way matters.
Reconvene
When the meeting reconvened in open session, the following action was taken
concerning an obligation on the part of the City of Baytown regarding Spur 55:
Councilman Pool moved to instruct the administration to inform the Texas
Highway Department by letter that the City of Baytown is interested in pursuing
Spur 55 and is willing to assume a small part of the financial obligation involved,
such as casing & relocating pipelines, and relocating fences, up to $100,000, but
that any additional amount will require approval of the City Council; Councilman
Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman & Walmsley
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Ad i ourn
Upon the motion by Councilman Lander, seconded by Councilman Dittman, Council
voted unanimously to adjourn.
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