Loading...
1975 06 04 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 4, 1975 THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND CHAMBERS CITY OF BAYTOWN St$JL The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, convened in special meeting, open to the public, on the 4th day of June, 1975, at the City Hall, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of the City Council and the City Clerk of the City, to -wit: Tom Gentry Mayor Charles Pool Councilman Emmett 0. Hutto Councilman Fred Bednarski Councilman Tom Walmsley Councilman Jody Lander Councilman Mary E. Wilbanks Councilwoman Edna Oliver City Clerk and all of said persons were present, except the following absentees: None , thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said meeting: a written resolution entitled: RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION (the "Resolution ") was duly introduced for the consideration of the City Council and reviewed in full. It was then duly moved and seconded that the Resolution be passed; and, after due discussion, the motion, carrying with it the passage of the Resolution, prevailed and carried by the following vote: AYES: All members of the City Council shown present above voted "Aye ". NOES: None The Mayor thereupon announced that the Resolution had been duly and lawfully adopted. The Resolution thus adopted reflects one minor correction with regard to the total votes cast "for" Proposition 2, which was lowered by five votes. Mrs. Oliver reported the results of the straw vote: THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING FIRE EQUIPMENT For 2,541 Against 669 The Resolution thus adopted follows: RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTIES OF HARRIS AND CHAMBERS CITY OF BAYTOWN WHEREAS, an election was held in the CITY OF BAYTOWN on May 27, 1975, at which nine propositions relating to the issuance of bonds of the City and the levy of taxes to pay said bonds, respectively, were submitted in accordance with law; and 5833 June 4, 1975 WHEREAS, all resident, qualified electors of the City were entitled to vote on the propositions; and WHEREAS, 3,334 votes were cast in said election as follows: PROPOSITION 1 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,300,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS. . . . . . . . 2529 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $2,300,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS . . . . . . . 773 votes PROPOSITION 2 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 TRAFFIC SIGNAL STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS . . . . 2075 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 TRAFFIC SIGNAL STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS . . . . 1092 votes PROPOSITION 3 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,350,000 DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT BONDS . . . . . . . 2556 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $2,350,000 DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT BONDS . . . . . . . 742 votes PROPOSITION 4 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $850,000 WATERWORKS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT BONDS . . . . . . . 2464 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $850,000 WATERWORKS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT BONDS . . . . . . . 819 votes PROPOSITION 5 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT BONDS 2377 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT BONDS . . . . 809 votes PROPOSITION 6 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,300,000 PARK BONDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1794 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,300,000 PARK BONDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1435 votes PROPOSITION 7 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,095,000 LIBRARY BUILDING BONDS . . . . . . . . 2168 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,095,000 % LIBRARY BUILDING BONDS . . . . . . . . 1099 votes U and 5834 June 4, 1975 PROPOSITION 8 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $205,000 MUSEUM BUILDING BONDS . . . . . . . . . . 1343 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $205,000 MUSEUM BUILDING BONDS . . . . . . . . . . 1860 votes PROPOSITION 9 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,300,000 GOLF COURSE PARK BONDS . . . . . . . . . 1268 votes AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,300,000 GOLF COURSE PARK BONDS . . . . . . . . . 1968 votes WHEREAS, the above totals are shown in the official election returns heretofore submitted to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, the election was called and held in all respects under and in strict conformity with the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas and of the United States of America; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THAT: Section 1. The matters and facts recited in the above preamble of this resolution are found to be true and correct. Section 2. The election held in the City on the 27th day of May, 1975, and which is more fully described in the preamble of this resolution, was called and notice thereof given in accordance with law; the election was held in all respects in conformity with law; only resident, qualified electors of the City voted at the election; returns of the election have been lawfully made by the proper officers; the election has resulted favorably to the issuance of the bonds described in propositions 1 through 7, respectively, submitted at the election and the levy and collection of the tax in payment thereof, and more than the necessary majority of the qualified voters voting at the election have voted in favor thereof. Section 3. The City Council of the City is authorized to issue all of the bonds described in the aforesaid propositions 1 through 7, respectively, to levy taxes in payment thereof, and to do any and all things necessary or convenient in connection therewith. Section 4. It is hereby found and determined that the need of the City for such financing creates an emergency and an urgent public necessity for the holding, at the scheduled time, of the meeting at which this resolution is adopted and for the adoption of this resolution; and the NOTICE OF MEETING relating to said meeting and heretofore posted by the City Clerk, and the posting thereof, are hereby authorized, approved, adopted, ratified, and confirmed. 5835 June 4, 1975 PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of June, 1975. /s/ Tom Gentry Mayor CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS ATTEST: City Clerk CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS (SEAL) Final Reading - Annexing Certain Property Belonging to Gulf Oil Corporation Proposed Ordinance No. 50327 -1 will annex, on second and final reading, 20% of Gulf Oil Corporation. Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto & Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1770 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. Amend Ordinance No. 893, Establishing Industrial District No. 2 Proposed Ordinance No. 50604 -1 will amend Ordinance No. 893, to delete from Industrial District No. 2 those portions of Gulf Oil Corporation and J. M. Huber Baytown Plant that have been annexed into the city. Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto & Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1806 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 893 TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN AREAS LOCATED WITHIN THE EXTRA- TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FROM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 2; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Execute Industrial Contract with Gulf Oil Corporation and Letter of Accord Proposed Ordinance No. 50604 -2 will authorize the Mayor to execute an Industrial Agreement between the City of Baytown and Gulf Oil Corporation and Letter of Accord between the City of Baytown and Gulf Oil Corporation. The industrial district agreement is the same as the ones previously executed, with two exceptions. (1) The property that has been annexed was not annexed in time to be applicable for the first two years. The contract is worded in such a way that Gulf agrees to pay the amount equal to the amount that they would pay had 20% of their plant been previously annexed to the city. (2) The City agrees that any standards or criteria adopted in the future regarding noise levels willnot prohibit or restrain activities currently carried on by Gulf. June 4, 1975 5836 The contract calls for the annexation of 200 acres and Gulf to render a certain value to that property. The Letter of Accord will assure Gulf that in the future the rendition placed upon this 200 acres will not be used to determine value for another property in that location, recognizing that the rendered value is an amount that is rendered by contract and not actual value. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the contract and Letter of Accord. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto & Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE N0. 1807 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TOEXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT CONTRACT BETWEEN GULF OIL CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Bower approached the council table and presented a check for $94,483, representing Gulf's payment in lieu of taxes on the industrial district. Mayor Gentry then recessed the meeting into an executive session for discussion of personnel matters. Appoint Assistant City Manager When the open meeting reconvened,the following action was taken: Mr. Lanham requested council approval to appoint Mr. Dan Savage to the position of Assistant City Manager, effective July 21, with an annual salary of $14,500. Mr. Savage is presently assistant to the city manager of the City of Wichita Falls. Councilman Bednarski moved to approve the appointment; Councilman Lander seconded r the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto & Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Adjourn With no further business to transact, Councilman Lander moved to adjourn the meeting; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto & Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Approved: /s/ Tom Gentry TOM GENTRY, Mayor A EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk