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1975 09 11 CC Minutes5892 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 11, 1975 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, THursday, September 11, 1975, at 6:30 P. M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance: Jody Lander Councilman Charles Pool Councilman Fred Bednarski, Jr. Councilman Mary E. Wilbanks Councilwoman Emmett O. Hutto Councilman Tom Walmsley Councilman Tom Gentry Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager Neel Richardson City Attorney Edna Oliver City Celrk Dan Savage Assistant City Manager Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Councilman Tom Walmsley. Approve Minutes Councilman Walmsley moved approval of the minutesof the meeting held August 28, 1975, and ratification of actions taken at that meeting; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Petitions Mr. Lanham has received a petition signed by five residents of Cedar Bayou - Lynchburg Road, asking the name of that road be changed. Councilman Lander moved to accept the petition; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion : Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Mr. Lanham was instructed to forward a copy of the petition to Commissioner Fonteno. City Manager's Report Mr. Lanham has been advised that our bond rating will remain A +. The Bicentennial Commission has formed a committee to solicit funds for the Bicentennial Park. Council has designated $80,000 bond funds for this park, and the committee would like to see $115,000 expended on the park. Following a brief discussion, the suggestion was made that the proper time to solicit funds would be after definite plans and specifications for the park have been prepared and approved by council. The Tema Water Quality Board has recommended an increase in the EPA grant for the West District Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey. The EPA will now consider the increase. Garth Road is now open. Cement stabilized shell has been placed at the intersection of Garth and Park; asphalt will be placed over the base at this inter t- section. The dirt work has begun on West Texas Avenue on the east side of the bridge. The Bicentennial Commission has formed a committee to solicit funds for the Bicentennial Park. Council has designated $80,000 bond funds for this park, and the committee would like to see $115,000 expended on the park. Following a brief discussion, the suggestion was made that the proper time to solicit funds would be after definite plans and specifications for the park have been prepared and approved by council. N593 September 11, 1975 City Manager's Report Regarding the petition presented at tte last meeting asking for permission to fence a drainage easement, Mr. Richardson has determined that the city is without authority to grant this request. The difference between a drainage easement and utility easement is that a drainage easement is a dedication to the public - a utility easement is not. Mr. J. R. Strausser of Gulf Oil Chemical Company has requested clarification on two points of the industrial district resolution regarding expansion and new industry. Mr. Lanham will have the necessary information forwarded to council for consideration, and this will be placed on the agenda of the next council meeting. Hear Report on Sterling Libras Expansion Project Messrs. James A. Davis and Bill Burge appeared to present a report on the progress of planning the Sterling Library expansion. A schematic drawing was prepared, showing the thrust of the expansion to the rear of the present library. This addition will consist of about 26,000 square feet, and allow for storage of 80,000 additional books. Construction will be in accordance with new requirements for handicapped persons. The exterior of the addition will compliment the exterior of the present structure. Mr. Burge reviewed in detail the function of the proposed addition; there will also be son' reorganization of the existing library. Mr. Davis requested council's approval of the schematic design of the addition in order to begin preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Councilman Bednarski moved to approve the design as presented; Counclman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander,Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Mr. Davis then asked council to confirm the appointments of Messrs. Robert Strodel and Bob Gamache of the Murphree Corporation of Houston as_ -the cost consultants. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to confirm these consultants; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Bednarski, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Transfer Funds - Terminal Sick Pay Proposed Resolution No. 5o6 will transfer $18,806 from the General Account Fund No. 101 -12 -1, Contingencies, to General Account Fund No. 101 -7 -10, Terminal Sick Leave. A person terminating employment with the City is entitled to compensation for for accrued sick leave. The transfer of funds is necessary to meet this obligation. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Bednarski.,Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None RESOLTTION NO. 516 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER EIGHTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIX AND N0 1100 ($18,806.00) DOLLARS FROM GENERAL ACCOUNT FUND NO. 101 -12 -1, CONTINGENCIES, TO GENERAL ACCOUNT FUND NO. 101 -7 -10, TERMINAL SICK LEAVE. 5894 September 11, 1975 Transfer Funds - Debt Service, Revenue Bond Funds Proposed Resolution No. 517 will transfer $30,000 from Water Account No. 1001 -12 -1, Contingencies, to Water Account No. 1001 -13-1, Transfers, Debt Service, Revenue Bond3Fund. This transfer is necessary in order to increase reserves in the debt service fund. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the resolution. Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks, Bednarski, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 517 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER THIRTY THOUSAND AND N01100 ($30,000.00) DOLLARS FROM WATER ACCOUNT NO. 1001 -12 -13, CONTINGENCIES, TO WATER ACCOUNT NO. 1001 -13 -1, TRANSFERS, DEBT SERVICE, REVENUE BONDS FUND. Appropriate Surplus Funds to General Fund Accounts Proposed Ordinance No. 50911 -1 appropriates surplus funds in the 1974 -75 General Fund Budget to various line items in the General Fund accounts that were underappropriated. The amount being appropriated is $117,611 to the following accounts: City Council $10,600 City Clerk 5,863 Municipal Court 1,150 Garage 46,263 Streets & Drainage 30,500 City Hall 8,845 These accounts have been overexpended, for the most part, because of inflation and unanticipated maintenance costs. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: ouncil members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1682 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ELEVEN AND N01100 ($117,611.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO VARIOUS BUDGET ACCOUNTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Appropriate Surplus Funds - Water Fund Proposed Ordinance No. 50911 -2 appropriates surplus funds in the 1974 -75 Water Fund Budget to various line items that were underappropriated when the budget was originally approved. The amount being appropriated is $78,734.00, as follows: General Overhead $22,509.00 Water Production 23,000.00 Sewage Treatment 33,225.00 Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1863 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE SEVENTY -EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY -FOUR AND N01100 ($78,734.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS WATER FUND TO VARIOUS BUDGECACCOUNTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 5895 September 11, 1975 Set Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1975 -76 Proposed Ordinance No. 50911 -3 will set the ad valorem tax rate for the fiscal year 1975 -76 at $1.52 per $100 assessed valuation. The distribution of the tax will be as follows: General Fund $1.149 Interest & Sinking Fund .371 Mr. Lanham recommended the ordinance be adopted. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance setting the tax rate for 1975 -76 as recommended. Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1864 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1976, 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 ORIDNANCES OF THE CITY REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. Adopt Annual Budget - Fiscal Year 1975 -76 Proposed Ordinance No. 50911 -4 adopts the annual budget for the fiscal year 1975 -76. The public hearing was held Monday, September 8. At that hearing, council was asked to consider including funds in the budget for construction of a building at fire station no. 6 to provide meeting and training space for the volunteers of that district. An estimate was prepared by Davis & Burge for a 20' x 22' buidling containing about 500 square feet. Their estimate is $17,000. The building could be constructed on the northwest side of the fire station, adjacent to the kitchen, with a hallway or entry between the two buildings. Davis & Burge also prepared a sketch of a proposed parking area and driveway to the north of the building, which would allow the overhead doors to be used. This estimate is $5,000. Councilman Pool moved that the administration include $5,000 for the driveway and parking area in the new budget, and to look at possible expansion at a later time. Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks,Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Mr. Lanham will move $5,000 from General Fund Contingency to Public Safety. This will not require a change in the ordinance adopting the budget. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the proposed 1975 -76 budget; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: ORDINANCE NO. 1865 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1975, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1976, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Award Bid - City Depository Bids were received for the City Depository services for the two -year period beginning October 1, 1975. The tabulation follows: September 11, 1975 5896 less than one year 4. One year or more 7.45 C B. Rate of interest on single maturity time deposits of less than $100,000: 1. 30 days, but less than one year 7.15 See below 2. One year, but less than two years 7.15 " Note: Will stated rates be affected by any adjustments in the maximum rates of interest permitted by regulatory authority? Citizens: No Peoples: Yes* *If maximum rates of interest are increased, this bank will pay rates quoted in IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4 instead of the rates quoted in Schedule A, IB1, AND IB2. II. 1. Interest Rate to be paid by the City on temporary overdrafts up to $100,000.00 (corrected within 10 days after notice) where City does not have compensating balance in other demand accounts. -0- -0- 2. Interest rate to be paid by the City on current loans to a maximum of $500,000.00 (to be repaid in current fiscal year) -0- 3.00 Note: Is it intended that stated rates may be varied during the term of the contract: Citizens: No Peoples: No *SCHEDULE "A" (Peoples State Bank) I. A. 1. 30 - 89 days 2. 90 -179 days 3. 180 days or more, but less than one year .75 interest per annum greater than the published average auction rate for the 90 -day U. S. Treasury Bills at the last such sale preceding the date on which the deposit is made, with interest to be compounded continuously on a 360 -day basis. Same as above. Same as above. 4. One year or more Same as above. B. 1. 30 days, but less than one Same as IA1 above provided it is not in excess year. of legal rate permitted at time of deposit. 2. One year, but less than Same as above. two years. Mr. J..B. LeFevre explained that in attempting to determine the best bid, a listing of monthly averages of the rates paid for U. S. Government Securities for the past year was obtained. To these averages, .75% offered in the Peoples State Bank proposal was added to arrive at a rate to compare to Citizens' bid. Based on this comparison, Mr. LeFevre has determined that the bid of Citizens is the best bid, and recommended awarding the bid accordingly. Mr. Lanham concurred with the recommendation. Citizens Nat'l Bank Peoples State Bank I. A. Rate of interest on single maturity time deposits of $100,000 or more: 1. 30 -89 days 7.26 See below 2. 90 -179 days 7.26 " 3. 180 days or more, but 7.31 " less than one year 4. One year or more 7.45 C B. Rate of interest on single maturity time deposits of less than $100,000: 1. 30 days, but less than one year 7.15 See below 2. One year, but less than two years 7.15 " Note: Will stated rates be affected by any adjustments in the maximum rates of interest permitted by regulatory authority? Citizens: No Peoples: Yes* *If maximum rates of interest are increased, this bank will pay rates quoted in IA1, IA2, IA3, and IA4 instead of the rates quoted in Schedule A, IB1, AND IB2. II. 1. Interest Rate to be paid by the City on temporary overdrafts up to $100,000.00 (corrected within 10 days after notice) where City does not have compensating balance in other demand accounts. -0- -0- 2. Interest rate to be paid by the City on current loans to a maximum of $500,000.00 (to be repaid in current fiscal year) -0- 3.00 Note: Is it intended that stated rates may be varied during the term of the contract: Citizens: No Peoples: No *SCHEDULE "A" (Peoples State Bank) I. A. 1. 30 - 89 days 2. 90 -179 days 3. 180 days or more, but less than one year .75 interest per annum greater than the published average auction rate for the 90 -day U. S. Treasury Bills at the last such sale preceding the date on which the deposit is made, with interest to be compounded continuously on a 360 -day basis. Same as above. Same as above. 4. One year or more Same as above. B. 1. 30 days, but less than one Same as IA1 above provided it is not in excess year. of legal rate permitted at time of deposit. 2. One year, but less than Same as above. two years. Mr. J..B. LeFevre explained that in attempting to determine the best bid, a listing of monthly averages of the rates paid for U. S. Government Securities for the past year was obtained. To these averages, .75% offered in the Peoples State Bank proposal was added to arrive at a rate to compare to Citizens' bid. Based on this comparison, Mr. LeFevre has determined that the bid of Citizens is the best bid, and recommended awarding the bid accordingly. Mr. Lanham concurred with the recommendation. %J0.71 September 11, 1975 City Depository Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance selecting the city depository as recommended. Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1866 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SELECTING A CITY DEPOSITORY PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Initiation Ordinance - Decker Drive The bid for improvements to Decker Drive, from Garth Road to Defee, was awarded to Brown & Root at the meeting on July 24, at at that time the administration indicated an ordinance would be presented for assessing a portion of the cost of curb & gutter to the abutting property owners. Proposed Ordinance No. 50911 -7 is the initiation ordinance and is necessary in order to secure valid liens against abutting property for the curb & gutter. The estimate for the curb & gutter and the base on which it will be placed, is $5.74 per linear foot; front footage multiplied by that amount comes to $6,506.64, and will apply to five pieces of property. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1867 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT DECKER DRIVE FROM 80.45 FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF GARTH ROAD TO THE EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF DEFEE (APPROXIMATELY 1900 FEET), IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN ADOPTING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEERS TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF INTEREST IN PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID STREET; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY WHERE CURBS AND GUTTERS ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PRO- CEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105b, V.A.T.S., DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ratify and Confirm Contract with Brown & Root for Improvement to Decker Drive Proposed Ordinance No. 50911 -8 will ratify and confirm the execution of a contract with Brown & Root, Inc., for the improvement of Decker Drive. This ordinance is necessary because the contract for improvement was let prior to passage of the initiation ordinance for assessing a portion of the costs to abutting property owners. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1868 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN ACTIONS HERETOFORE TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF DECKER DRIVE, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW SET OUT; REACCEPTING THE BID OF AND REAWARDING A CONTRACT TO BROWN & ROOT, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENT; REAPPROVING THE CONTRACT, PERFORMANCE BOND, AND PAYMENT BOND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID WORK; RATIFYING, AND CONFIRMING AND ADOPTING THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACT BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS TO PAY THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COSTS OF SAID IMPROVEMENT UNDER SAID CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 1 5898 September 11, 1975 Award Bid - Rollingbrook Bridges All proper documents have not yet been secured regarding the Rollingbrook Bridges. This will be considered at a future council meeting. Award Bid - Slipline Sewer Lines Bids were received for the sliplining of sewer lines on Park Street and Bowie Street. The bids are higher than those first received because the specifications were changed to provide that the contractor would do all of the work instead of the city providing a crew to do part of the work. The tabulation follows: R. T. Bishop: $99,030.16 Channel Const. Co: $121,671.02 John G. Holland: $198,996.00 This involves the sliplining of 2,736' of 10" line and 532' of 8" line on Bowie, from Lee Drive to South Main extension. The Park Street project involves 2,964' of 18" line and 1,140' of 15" line from Harvard Street to 500' west of Garth Road. Mr. Lanham recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder - R. T. Bishop. Councilman Pool moved to award the bid as recommended; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1869 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF R. T. BISHOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE SLIPLINING OF TEN INCH AND EIGHT INCH SANITARY SEWER LINES ON PARK STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTINB OF'INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF NINETY -NINE THOUSAND THIRTY AND 16/100 ($99,030.16) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Establish Weight Limit on Park Street Proposed Ordinance No. 50911 -11 establishes a weight limit of 30,000 pounds on Park Street between North Main and Garth Road. The Council's Traffic Committee has recommended a limit be established to prevent further damage to this roadway because of heavy truck traffic. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Walmsley seconded the.moti on : Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1870 AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," SECTION 18 -42.1, DESIGNATION OF GROSS WEIGHT, SO AS TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SECTION AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND TO SUBSTITUTE IN ITS PLACE A NEW SECTION 18 -42.1; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Truck Route Schedule - Add S. Alexander Drive Proposed Ordinance No. 50911 -12 willadd South Alexander Drive to the Truck Route Schedule. Because of the damage to Park Street, Alexander Drive was designated a temporary truck route. The Council's Traffic Committee has recommended this be designated a permanent truck route; the roadway is concrete and willsupport the heavy truck traffic. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gehtry Nays: None OMyy September 11, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1871 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," ARTICLE VII, "TRUCK ROUTES," SECTION 18 -191, CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIED TRUCK ROUTES, PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO/ 100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Establish Drainage Priority List Mr. Lanham presented the proposed drainage improvement schedule for 1975 -76. These improvements will be made by city forces using the two pieces of equipment on hand. The budget includes funds for the purchase of pipe, most of it to be used to replace the driveways. Revenue Sharing Funds have also been appropriated for these projects. l: Cedar Bayou Road - south side Beaumont to Nolan, including parts of Nolan. 2. Lee Drive drainage from Exxon Pipeline offices to railroad tracks. Includes replacing valley gutters on Lee Drive at Stimpson and Denby. 3. Wooster Terrace Addition - This project is 30% complete. Includes Schreck Street east of Bayway. 4. Railroad ditches - Massey Tompkins to Ward Road, both sides. 5. North Fifth Street - Ward Road to Rugh Street - open ditches on both sides. 6. Jasmine, Tanglewood, (Robin Road to Holly Drive) and Willow Lane(Pine Oak to North Burnet) open ditches on both sides. 7. Massey Tompkins Road - (a) North Side, Cedar Bayou Crosby Road to Raccoon Drive. (b) both sides, Raccoon to Highway 146. (c) South side Singleton Road to McKinney (d) both sides, vicinity east of North Main at new Harris County Flood Control ditch. Included is open ditch work on both sides of Cedar Bayou Crosby Road from Highway 146 to Massey Tompkins. 8. School Courts Subdivision. 9. Kilgore Road - 1100 block. 10. Narcille Street from E. Fayle to Woodlawn lift station. 11. Yupon Street, east side, from South Main to Nazro, construct storm sewer. 12. Airhart Subdivision drainage improvement including but not limited to (a) Cypress St. from Cedar Avenue to dead end. (b) Magnolia Street from Cedar Avenue to dead end. (c) Pine Street from Cedar Avenue to Dayton. (d) Cherry Street from Cedar Avenue to Dayton. (e) Dayton Street from Harbor to Airhart, and Cedar Avenue betweeiHarbor and Airhart. 13. Dent Addition and East Road, both sides. 14. Busch Terrace to tie into State Highway project. Includes (a) Airhart Drive from Texas to Park, east side construct storm sewer. (b) Granville, (c) Fortinberry, (d) Dorris, (e) Avenues J,K. &L. 15. Central Heights drainage improvements: Includes W. Humble from Laredo Street to Goose Creek Stream. Also included is the construction of a storm sewer on Laredo Street to tie into the Texas Avenue project and the downfall it will provide. 16. Mabry Road 17. Cabiness and Katherine, open ditches on both sides, Bayshore to Crow Road. 18. Windy Lane - open ditches on both sides. 19. Rosilee Drive - open ditches on both sides. 20. Steinmann Street, open ditches both sides plus Wood Street from Bayway to Steinman. 21. South side of Lindberg from Barrymore to Mayo. 22. Riggs Street (Duke to Lee Drive) and Stella St (Pruett to Lee Drive) 23. Stimpson (S. Main to school property) and Griffin St(Stimpson to Graham) 24. Travis Street 25. Pecan Street, both sides, from McKinney Road to dead end. 26. Open ditches and some storm sewer and inlet work in the Lakewood area Includes (a) Wildwood from Wildrose to Meador Lane, (b) Meador Lane from Wildwood to Hackberry (c) Post Oak from North Burnet 1,000 L. F. east. 27. Busch Road, open ditches on both sides. 28. 400 block of North Pruett. 29. Ferry Road, open ditches, both sides from Harris County Flood Control ditch to landfill road. 30. Yaupon Street. 31. Alexander Drive from Briarwood to jailhouse ditch 32. East Humble from Fourth Street to Seventh Street. 33. Burbank Street 34. Clyde Drive from Airhart to Goose Creek Stream. 35. Amelia Street 36. Wheatley Street. i September 11, 1975 5900 Mrs. Rita Womack and Mr. Melvin Jordan, residents of Travis Street and Mr. John Leach, a resident of Amelia Street, appeared and asked council to give consideration to relieving the drainage problems in their area. Water stands in the residents' yards and garages, and has done so for many years. Mr. Leach referred to a ditch that has not been maintained by the City for twenty years. Mayor Gentry explained that the drainage priority list is determined by areas in which homes are flooded. Following discussion, Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to approve thepriority list; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Authorize Plans and Specification - Acoustical Work in Community Building The firm of Joiner - Pelton -Rose, Inc., has given a proposal for services they will perform as consultants for acoustical work in the community building auditorium and meeting room. Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $15,000 were appropriated for improvements to the community building, and $13,390 of this amount is available for this work. The scope of the firm's consulting service includes preparation of plans and specification, assistance in securing and evaluating bids, and final inspection to insure all work has been done in accordance with plans and specifications. Mr. Lanham recommended authorizing Joiner - Pelton -Rose, Inc., to proceed with preparation of plans and specifications for this project. Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Hutto RPCPCC Mayor Gentry recessed the open meeting into an executive session regarding pending litigation and personnel matters. Reconvene When the open meeting reconvened, the following action was taken: Mr. Richardson requested authorization to settle Cause No. 920114, Charles J. Webber vs. City of Baytown, a personal injury action filed by a city employee four years ago who was injured on the job, for the sum of $250.00. Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Nays: Mayor Gentry Mr. Lanham requested council approval of the appointment of Mrs. Eileen Hall to the position of City Clerk, to replace Mrs. Edna Oliver who will retire October 1. Councilman Walmsley moved to approve the appointment; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Nays: Mayor Gentry Adjourn Councilman Walmsley moved to adjourn the meeting; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None APPROVED: /s/ Tom Gentry TOM GENTRY, Mayor AT T: G7/tti -U`J , EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk