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1975 06 26 CC Minutes5846 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 26, 1975 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday, June 26, 1975, at 6:30 P. M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance: Jody Lander Charles Pool Mary E. Wilbanks Emmett 0. Hutto Tom Walmsley Tom Gentry Fritz Lanham Neel Richardson Edna Oliver Absent: Fred Bednarski, Jr. Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilman Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Walmsley. ' Approve Minutes Councilman Lander moved approval of the minutes of the meeting held June 12, 1975, and ratification of the actions taken at that meeting; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Receive Petitions Mr. Lanham presented a petition from residents of Ash Street and surrounding streets, petitioning the cleanup of the low owned by the railroad company, but used by the city for a storage area, located at the located of Riggs and Ash Streets. Mr. Lanham explained that the city does need storage in this area, but is looking for an alternate location to store materials. Councilman Lander moved to accept the petition aid refer it to the administration for study and a recommendation to council; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Mr. Lanham presented a second petition received from city employees requesting council to re- evaluate the existing personnel policies with regard to vacation benefits. The request is that increased vacation benefits be given for length of service, specifically after 15 years of continued service: 4 weeks vacation after 25 years of continued service: 5 weeks vacation Councilman Pool moved to accept the petition and refer it to the administration for study and recommendation during the next budget hearings; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None City Manager's Report Mr. Lanham has been advised that the City Council has been placed on the agenda of the next Highway Commission meeting, July 31 at 1:30 P. M. for discussion of the next phase of Loop 201 construction. Copies have been received of the traffic study that has been underway for the past several months by Traffic Engineers, Inc. This is a very detailed study, and will be very useful. Copies are available for council. 5847 June 26, 1975 City Manager's Report, continued Mr. Arthur Morgan appeared at the last council meeting regarding a number of problems abutting his home on East Fayle Street. Those that were in violation of city ordinances have been corrected. Bids will be received on July 1 for the West Texas Avenue paving project. This was broken into three separate projects. Bids will be received on July 18 for Phase II of the 1975 Street Improvement Program. This phase will be financed from budgeted funds. 7 Garth Road - Excavation is complete from the bridge, south to Schilling Street. The contractor is ready to set forms as soon as weather permits. Parks Improvements - The League of Women Voters Park will be completed with two or three days of good weather. Sanitary Sewer Projects - Contract #5 - The pipe is in the ground, has been inspected, and no problems have been encountered. One manhole remains to be completed and tested. This line should be in service in two weeks, barring unforseen problems. Mr. Lanham met with representatives of the highway department regarding Bayway Drive, and requested they consider the possibility of extending this project -from the present termination point at Crow Road, on around Bayway Drive to Park Street. They are studying this possibility. Mr. Lanham recognized Mr. Floyd Adcox, a city employee for more than thirty years, who will retire at the end of this month. Mr. Lanham expressed appreciation for his many years of service and dedication in serving the City of Baytown. Harris County Senior Citizens Project Mr. E. F. Green appeared regarding the Harris County Senior Citizens Nutrition Project. Mr. Green explained he is employed by Harris County Commissioners Court as project director. This project consists of sixteen nutrition sites where senior citizens (60 years of age and older) are fed one meal a day, five days a week. The sites are located throughout Harris County, with one being in Baytown. Other social services are included in this program such as escort and counseling. Mr. Green's purpose for appearing before council was to ask for any financial assistance Baytown could offer. The H E W , through the Governor's Committee on Aging, has reduced the annual allocation for this program in spite of the fact that the cost of living has increased ten percent. Last year, the allocation was $563,000. This year, the allocation is only $554,000, and Mr. Green expressed concern at trying to continue the program with this year's allocation. Approximately $8200 is spent at the Baytown site for the director, assistant director, and transportation. The cost of food is $2.18 per person served; there are 90 - 100 people served each day. Following discussion with Mr. Green, Mayor Gentry suggested the administration meet with Mr. Green regarding this program, investigate the detailed aspects of it, and determine what the possibility of Baytown's participation would be should the city have funds that could be made available for this project. Council offered no objection. Exemption to Off- Street Parking Requirements Mr. Rip Tillery, representing Bayway Pump Service appeared to appeal the decision of the Chief Building Inspector regarding the off - street parking requirements of the City's Code. Mr. Tillery is proposing to construct an addition to his business"'{ on Bayway Drive to house new equipment. The addition will consist of 6250 square ]) feet, and according to the Code, will require 28 off - street parking spaces, Mr. Tillery's plans call for 12 spaces. He explained that his business rarely deals with the general public, so most of the parking is for the company's personnel. The business deals directly with chemical and refinery plants, such as repairing chemical pumps and general machine work, and works on a contract, or purchase order basis. Mr. Tillery stated the 12 parking spaces would be adequate for his business, and for that reason, requested the exception. Councilman Hutto moved to grant Mr. Tillery's request; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks,Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None June 26, 1975 5848 Public Hearing - Request for Mixed Drink Permit At 7:00 P. M. Mayor Gentry called to order the public hearing on the request for a mixed drink permit at 1510 North Pruett Street. The City Clerk received an applicatio for this permit, and in accordance with the City Charter the notice was published in the newspaper. The city's ordinance provides that if as many as five people living within 300' of the proposed establishment files a petition opposing the granting of the permit, the City Council must hold a public hearing. The council will then make its recommendation to the Alocholic Beverage Commission as to whether or not, in its opinion, the permit shoulc be granted or denied. Such a petition was received, and eleven of those signing it live within the 300' requirement. Mayor Gentry recognized the proponents of the application and asked them to give their testimony. Mr. Richard Cammerman, representing the owners, referred to the many commercial establishments in the area of theproposed club, and those having beer & wine retail licenses. He prsented pictures of improvements made to the building, and stated that not only has the value of this building been increased, but also the value of the surround- ing property. The parking lot will be entered from Pruett Street, and the exit will be onto Homan Street. There will be 25 parking spaces and two parking attendants. An off -duty policeman will be on the premises at all times. Mr. Booth stated the Club Brio will be a first -class operation. Mr. Jerry Smith explained the points of construction and improvements that have. - been made to the building. The walls have been doubly insulated to make it 4irtually soundproof. This has been tested with a very loud band; residents at 514 and 511 Homan were questioned, and indicated they had not been disturbed in any way. Mr. Smith pledged to council that the business will be operated properly, and will not cause any disturbance to the neighborhood, and all city ordinances will be complied with. Mr. John M. Shearer, who sold this property to Messrs. Booth and Smith, stated he had found them to be responsible businessmen. He agreed that the improvements made to this building will enhance the value of surrounding property. Mr. Shearer owns property across the street from the proposed club, and stated these parking spaces will be available to patrons of the club. He estimated a total of 40 spaces will be available, including the parking lot at the club. Mayor Gentry then recognized the opponents of the Club Brio, and asked them to give their testimony. Mr. Jimmy D. Parsons, of 512 West Homan, appeared representing the residents of Homan Street who will be affected by the club. Mr. Parsons felt the club is on the fringe of a residential area, with the nearest residence being 25' from the building. It is undesirable, because of the nature of the business, to be so close to the residences. In addition, the business will face, for the most part, Homan Street, and this is where most of the traffic will be directed. The facilities for parking will not be sufficient for the number of people the club can accommodate. The manager of the K -Mart Store across the street from the club, and the owners of Lyons Food Market adjacent to the club, have both denied permission for use of their parking lots for Club Brio patrons. The traffic the club will generate onto Homan is a hazard to the residents of the area, in addition to intoxicated drivers. Mr. Parsons took exception to the statement that the building is soundproof, because on several occaisions he has heard a bank in the club. Mr. Parsons referred to a business across the street fran.Club Brio, also owned by Messrs. Booth and Smith, at which there has been fighting, screaming and shouting of obscenities. Mr. Parsons gave a slide presentation showing the construction debris that has been left on this property for several months, and felt this as well as the business across the street was a good indication of the type neighbors thetwo owners would be. Mr. Parsons asked that Council oppose the granting of a mixed -drink license to the owners of the Club Brio. Following discussion regarding the testimony given by the proponents and opponents of the club, Councilman Lander moved tha t Council recommend the permit not be granted because the establishment is located so close to a residential area. Council- woman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Hutto 5849 June 26, 1975 Report on Study of Drainage and Sewer Problems in Lakewood Area Mr. Joe Davis presented a petition signed by residents of Lakewood, Section "P ", asking the City of Baytown ".....to correct inadequate storm sewer system that exists inour area. We also ask that you recommend a delay in the recently approved street paving and drainage project affecting the east end of Post Oak Drive to where it joins Bayway Drive......... until the already overloaded storm sewer system can be reconstructed to accommodate the additional water flow it will receive as a result of that new paving and drainage project." Councilman Hutto moved to accept the petition and refer it to the administration; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley j Mayor Gentry Nays: None Mr. Joe Simon then presented a petition signed by residents of Lakewood, Section "A ", asking the City Council to "...resolve the problems of inadequate sanitary sewer service experienced during moderate to heavy rainfall. Specifically, normal sanitary facilities cannot be used as the sewers back up and overflow into many of our yards and streets." Councilman Hutto moved to accept the petition and refer it to the administration: Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None These problems were brough to council's attention several meetings ago by Mr. R. M. Johnston, a resident of Lakewood. Since that time, members of the city's staff have studied the problems in an attempt to find solutions. Mr. Doug Lunceford explained that his crews have smoke tested the sewer lines in this area and have found some holes that allow infiltration. Although these have been repaired, the problem of sewage backup still exists, indicating substantial infiltration somewhere in the system. Mr. Lunceford will have his crews in the area again in July to determine where the problem is. Regarding the drainage, Mr. Jack Morton explained that Red Bud and Post Oak appear to have the biggest problem. There are already existing storm sewer lines on these streets. Since the Robin Road storm sewer improvements were recently approved in the bond issue, Mr. Morton recommended that two additional lines be installed along Red Bud and Post Oak, and that it be tied into the Robin Road project. A new line on each of these streets, in addition to the existing storm sewer, should provide the needed capacity. Including this in the Robin Road project will also involve less additional work and time. Following discussion, Council offered no objection to Mr. Morton's recommenda- tion to include these two streets in the Robin Road drainage project. Consider Amending Resolution No. 460 - Industrial District Resolution At the last council meeting, council discussed the possibility of changing Resolution No. 460 to deal equally with expansion to existing industry, and new facilities being located in this area. It was understood that both of these situations should be treated equally. The moratorium period was discussed, and thepossibility of decreasing it was considered. Since that meeting, communication has been received from the president of the Chamber of Commerce dealing with the matter. The Industrial Committee of the Chamber feels very strongly about dealing with expansion and new industry on an equal basis, and recommends that the City not alter the present moratorium period. During the last meeting, Councilman Pool proposed a four -year moratorium, and at the end of the fourth year, - the industry or expansion would be placed on the city's tax roll as per fair market value. The projected value of the project would be applied to the 20 -80% Industrial District Formula, and during the three years following the construction year, the city would receive one -third yearly of the value as per the formula. Annexation proceedings would begin on 20% of the projected asset value of the property involved and would be completed by the end of the fourth year. Following discussion, Councilman Lander moved thatthe City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution amending Resolution No. 460, and that one more year be added to the moratorium, making this a five -year period. Counclman Hutto seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: Council members Pool, Wilbanks and Walmsley 5850 June 26, 1975 That motion having been defeated, Councilman Walmsley moved to adopt the four -year moratorium as proposed by Councilman Pool; Councilman Pool seconded themotion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Beginning with 1975 as an example, the adopted timetable would be as follows: 1975 Construction year - exempt. At the end of this year, the value of the project at the end of the fourth year would be projected. The projected value would be applied to the 20 -80 Industrial District 71F Formula to arrive at the payment the following three years. 1976 Each year the city will receive one third of the projected value based on the 20 -80 formula. 1977 Sometime during 1977 the City would annex 20% of the project asset value of the property involved. 1978 On January 1, 1978, annexation would be completed and this property would be placed on the city's tax roll. 1979 As per the Industrial District Contract, payment would be due in Janury of 1979. With regard to the definition of expansion, Councilman Pool suggested this be "...a capital investment in excess of the lesser of five (5% per cent of the fair market value of the existing facilities or Ten Million Dollars." Council offered no objection to this. Because the amended resolution willnot affect existing expansion or construction, or those that have already been announced, Mr. Richardson felt it advisable to include a date in the resolution after which, all expansions or new industries would be exempt. Mayor Gentry suggested that instead of designating a particular date, that council make the determination as to whether or not an expansion or new industry has been announced. Mr John Costolnick, chairman of the Industrial District Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that his committee had also dealt with the definiticn.of announcement. It was their conclusion that the best way to identify that a project is a firm commitment is to look at a company's budgeting procedures. Every corporation goes through a formal, budgeting appropriation procedure, at which point in time, a project and corporate funds are officially approvedl. Mr. Costolnick recommended council use this as the eEfective date of the resolution. Mr. Richardson agreed that a company's appropriation is very firm evidence; however, as the Mayor suggested, the resolution could provide that council will determine whether or not an expansion or new industry is to be exempt. The city attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution amending Resolution No. 460, for final approval by council. Tow Service for Abandoned Vehicles and City Vehicles At the last council meeting, the administration was authorized to negotiate with representatives of the wrecker association regarding tow service for abandoned vehicles and disabled city vehicles. The association has agreed to provide this service for $15.00 per trip, plus labor that might be necessary according to their schedule. The wrecker drivers will be called on a rotation basis. In the case of a vehicle left on the street and having to be removed and stored at the wrecker owner's place of business, the regular $27.50 would be charged. A heavy city vehicle such as a garbage truck would be picked up according to the regular schedule also, not the $15.00 fee. Mr. Lanham recommended approval to proceed on this basis. Councilman Hutto moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None 5851 June 26, 1975 Authorize Final Payment - Phase 1197a5 Street Improvement Program Proposed Ordinance No. 50626 -1 will authorize acceptance and final payment to Skrla, Inc., for Phase I of the 1975 Street Improvement Program. The original contract amount was $158,759.25. An overrun of $6,781.53 brought the final total to $165,550.78. Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1975 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE I, BY SKRLA, 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 PYAMENT TO THE SAID SKRLA, INC.; AND PROVODOMG FOR IM EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Authorize Agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Proposed Ordinance No. 50626 -2 will authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for a license to cross their right of way on Alexander Drive. This is in connection with drainage improvements being made. Councilman Walmsley moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1813 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOE TWO CROSSINGS OF THEIR EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY WITH FIFTEEN (15 ") INCH SANITARY SEWER LINES, AUTHROIZING AND DIRECTING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND N01100 ($100.00) DOLLARS, WITH REGARD TO EACH LICENSE AGREEMENT, A1D PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. First REadine - Annex Quail Hollow, Section I Proposed OrdinanceNo. 50626 -3 will.annex, first reading, Section I of Quail Hollow. Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1814 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. Consider Construction Schedule. for the 1975 -80 Capital Improvements Program At the last council meeting, the administration presented a construction schedule for the 1975 -80 capital improvements program. The expenditure during the 1975 -76 budget year is greater because many of the projects cannot be spread over a construction period of more than one year. The bond market is not too favorable now, so only those bonds needed to implement the first year's projects will be sold. The City does have an "A" rating in the bond market however, and Baytown's outstanding indebtedness is less than 10% of its assessed valuation. Council discussed the schedule in detail and questioned some of the projects included in the first year. Following discussion, Councilman Lander moved that the schedule be changed to add two of the drainage projects to the first year ($525,000) and to spread the Signalization over two years - $100,000 for the 2nd year and $550,000 for the 3rd year. Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: 5852 June 26, 1975 Ayes: Council members Lander, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None The schedule thus adopted follows: 100,000 i6011 Bicentennial PROJECT 1975 -76 1976 -77 1977 -78 1978 -79 1979 -80 Maintenance Bldg. WATER Duke Hill, Travis, Westwood) Tejas, Polly imp's. ) 58,085 Sports Complex Bayway Loop $ 635,000 6,400 Jenkins - Hollaway General Improvements Res. Replacement Bayland $ 215,000 General Improvements STREETS Development (4 Parke) West Texas Avenue General Improvements Market St. Bridge 715,000 Park Street R 0 W 125,000 Park Street 1,260,000 Petition Paving 100,000 $ 100,000 LIBRARY 1,095,000 SANITARY SEWERS East District Trunk 509,000 $ 542,000 Central District Rehab. 449,000 500,000 500,000 $ 500,000 DRAINAGE "Jail House" Ditch 420,000 Robin Road Ditch 105,000 Glen Meadow area 277,000 103,000 East Hunnicutt 290,000 Graywood area 325,000 Kilgore Road 200,000 Alexander /Ward Rd area McKinney St 6 Edgewood 535,000 95,000 SIGNALIZATION 100,000 i6011 Bicentennial 80,000 Beautification 43,125 Sites 80,000 Maintenance Bldg. 25,128 Duke Hill, Travis, Westwood) Tejas, Polly imp's. ) 58,085 Sports Complex 353,772 General Improvements 6,400 Jenkins - Hollaway General Improvements Bayland League of Women Voters General Improvements Development (4 Parke) West Texas Avenue General Improvements 550,000 395,140 6,140 106,950 14,375 34,500 65,500 17,825 6,400 SUB - TOTALS $4,982,338 $1,554,172 $3,026,540 $1,357,725 $624,225 CTOTAL BONDS: $11,545,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT Certificates of Obligation - 1975 -76 $250,000 5853 June 26, 1975 Amend Civil Service Rules for Firemen and Policemen Proposed Ordinance No. 50426 -4 willamend the Handbook of Civil Service Rules for Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service System. Baytown's Civil Service Commission has recommended the requirements with regard to vision be changed from the present "unaided vision of 20 -50 binocular" to "unaided vision of 20 -100 binocular." Mr. Lanhan recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1815 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE "HANDBOOK OF CIVIL SERVICE RULES FOR FOREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM" BY THE REPEAL OF THAT PORTION OF RULE VII, SECTION 42, ENTITLED, "EYES," SO AS TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS-OF SUCH SUBSECTION AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND TO SUBSTITUTE IN ITS PLACE NEW PROVISIONS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Emergency Repair - Sanitary Sewer Line Proposed Ordinance No. 50626 -5 will authorize emergency repairs to a sanitary sewer line in the vicinity of Steinman and Brownwood Drives. Following the rains of several weeks ago, it was discovered there is an 18" sanitary sewer line that was almost completely blocked by sand and other debris. The only way to clean •this is with the use of bucketline equipment. Bids were received on an emergency basis from two companies: Re -Hab Specialists, Inc: $32.50 per hour I.W.I.,Inc: $42.50 per hour It is estimated this will cost -about $8- 10,000 based on an estimate of 3200' of line that must be cleaned. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the ordinance authorizing the city to proceed on an emergency basis, awarding the bid of Re- Hab,Inc. Councilman Hutto moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1816 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EXISTS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH REHAB SPECIALISTS, INC. FOR THE LABOR AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO CLEAN APPROXIMATELY 3900 FEET OF EIGHTEEN (1811) INCH SANITARY SEWER MAIN ALONG BROWNWOOD DRIVE ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS OF THIRTY -TWO AND 50 /100 ($32.50) DOLLARS PER HOUR, WITH COMPENSATION TO REHAB SPECIALISTS, INC., NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND AND NO 1100 ($10,000) DOLLARS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Industrial District Agreement - U. S. Steel Proposed Ordinance No. 50626 -6 will authorize the Mayor to execute an Industrial District Agreement between the City of Baytown and United States Steel Corporation. The proposed contract has not been finalized, but will be presented at the ` next council meeting. One of the changes being discussed with U. S. Steel represen- tatives is the valuation to be placed on their property for the first and second year of the contract. Mr. Lanham suggested that the first year's payment be based on the Chambers County fair market value and that rather than having a value agreed upon for the seconlyear of the contract, that Baytown follow the procedure that will be used in the five remaining years, i.e., have an appraisal made and ghe Board of Equalization approve the value. Council offered no objection. 5854 June 26, 1975 Final Reading - Annex Certain Property Belonging to J. M. Huber Corporation Proposed Ordfiance No. 50522 -3 wil annex, on second and final reading, certain property belonging to J. M. Huber Corporation as per the Industrail District policy. Mr. Lanham recommended approval. CouncilmanLander moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Councilmembers Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Walmsley and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1795 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. ( *Councilman Hutto not present) Call Public Hearing - Annex Certain Properties Belonging to U. S. Steel Corporation Proposed Ordinance No. 50626 -7 will call a public hearing on the annexation of certain properties belonging to United States Steel Corporation. The hearing will be called for 7:00 P. M., on July 10. Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1817 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSEDC ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROEPRTY 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 THEREOF. Grant Easement to H L & P and ARCO Pipeline Company Proposed Ordinance No. 50626 -8 will grant an easement across city -owned property to H L & P and ARCO Pipeline Company. The City's tax department has appraised this easement and has indicated the city should ask $250 from each company. Mr. Lanham recommencb approval of the ordinance on that basis. Councilman Lander movec to accetp the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wiblanks and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1818 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF RIGHTS OF WAY AND PIPELINE EASEMENTS, UNDER, UPON, OVER AND THROUGH LAND IN WHICH THE CITY OF BAYTOWd'OWNS AN UNDIVIDED NINE - TENTHS (9/10) INTEREST AND DIRECTING THE MAYCRAND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO INSTRUMENTS GRANTING RIGHTS OF WAY AND PIPELINE EASEMENTS TO HOUSTON LIGHTING AND POWER COMPANY AND ARCO PIPELINE COMPANY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ( *Councilman Hutto present) Rate Increase - General Telephone Company An ordinance has been drafted that includes the rates discussed at thework session on June 24, concerning General Telephone's request for a rate increase. The ordinance would grant General Telephone half of the increase requested, and would generate approxi- mately $600,000 in revenue for the phone company. The rates, as shown in Exhibit "A" of the proposed Ordinance No. 50626 -9, are: Business: One Party: $ $29.00' R 5855 June 26, 1975 Councilman Lander moved to adopt Proposed Pool seconded the motion: Councilman Walmsley stated that the phone the business one -party be increased to $29.50, and Councilman Walmsley then moved to amend the motion from $29.00 to $29.50, and the Residence One -Party Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ordinance No. 50626 -9; Councilman company officials have requested the residence one -party to $10.35. to change thetBusiness One -Party from $10.20 to $10.35; Councilwoman The vote on the amendment follows: Ayes: Council members Hutto, Walmsley and Wilbanks Mayor Gentry Nays: Council members Lander and Pool The vote on the motion, as amended, follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Nays: Mayor Gentry This ordinance will take effect ten days after passage. ORDINANCE NO. 1819 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR COMBINED LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE AND EXTENDED -AREA SERVICE AND FOR MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES OF GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDNG FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE RATES HEREIN ESTABLISHED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION HEREOF. Committee Reports Councilwoman Wilbanks, Baytown's representative on the executive committee of the H -GAC, stated that Baytown'.s police department should be commended with regard to the Criminal Justice Grant. Out of 55 items, Baytown received a 2nd, 5th and 14th f priority.Applications for this grant are submitted through the H -GAC. Recess Mayor Gentry recessed the meeting into an execute session regarding pending litigation and personnel matters. Reconvene When the open meeting reconvened, the following action was taken: Councilwoman Wilbanks moved the reappointment of five members to the Planning Commission: Richard Park Richard King Wayne Hanson Brooks Starett Roland Laird Councilman Hutto seconded themotion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Wilbanks, Mayor Gentry Nays: None Adiourn CouncilmanLander moved seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Mayor Gentry Nays: None V T: OLIVER, ACity C1 lerk Pool, Hutto and Walmsley that the meeting be adjourned; Councilman Hutto Lander, Wilbanks, Hutto, Pool and Walmsley APPROVED: /s/ Tom Gentry TOM GENTRY, Mayor