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1976 03 25 CC Minutes6058 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Baytown March 25, 1976 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session, Thursday, March 25, 1976, 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 Elizabeth Wilbanks Emmett 0. Hutto Tom Walmsley Tom Gentry Fritz Lanham Neel Richardson Eileen P. Hall Dan Savage Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Assistant City Manager Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Councilman Tom Walmsley. Approve Minutes Councilman Pool moved approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 1976, and ratification of actions taken at said meeting; Councilman Walmsley seconded the meeting. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None *Councilmen Lander and Bednarski present. Petitions None presented. City Manager's Report Desnagging of Goose Creek Stream by the Harris County Flood Control District - This project, which was included in the last bond program, is to begin in June according to Mr. Smith who now heads the Flood Control Office. Sliplining Projects - The Decker Drive Project has been completed. The pipe has been pulled into place at Highway 146 and Cedar Bayou Road, also along the railroad ditch in the vicinity of Bob Smith Road. The Harold Lane - Pamela Street lines are being cleaned in preparation for sliplining. Other problem locations are: 1. A portion of the twelve (12 ") inch line between Harold and Grantham. 7 2. An eight (8 ") inch line on Lloyd Lane. 3. An eight (8 ") inch line on Highway 146 between Cedar Bayou and Windy Lane. 4. Six (6 ") inch and eight (8 ") inch lines on Scenic Drive. 5. An eight (8 ") inch line between Spur 201 and Grantham. a" Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 Approximately 4,000 feet of sewer line will require televising. Council voiced no objections to the Administration advertising for bids to televise these locations. Robin Road Storm Sewer - Four damaged driveways are being repaired; the cleanup work is underway and will be completed in approximately two weeks. West Texas Avenue - On the paving portion, the forms are being set and the contractor should begin to pour concrete tomorrow. The contractor will be pouring from Laredo west in order that a hard surface to drive on will be provided. On the bridge, the deck has been completed. The side- walks, slope paving and approach slabs remain to be completed. The bridge proper should be finished in approximately one week. When completed the bridge will have a walkway on one side. Although no walkway has been pro- vided in the plans for the street, perhaps this could be included with Community Development Funds. Thomas Circle - The removal of the concrete and excavation is underway and some of the curbs for islands have been poured. Progress on this project has been good in spite of the rainy weather. Bicentennial Park - The retaining walls for the theatre are being formed and will be poured next week. The electrical distribution system, water lines and sanitary sewer lines are being installed. Bayway Drive Waterline - All of the sixteen (16 ") inch line is in place. The remaining work is pressure testing; bacteriological testing, and connecting existing lines to the new main. This job should be completed in approximately three (3) weeks. East District Sewage Treatment Plant - The work is progressing satisfactorily. The contractor is pouring concrete for the treatment unit. The change order approved by Council for additional drying beds and chlorination equipment has been approved by the Texas Water Quality Board and has been forwarded to the EPA for approval due to the fact the EPA probably will participate to the extent of seventy -five (75 %) per cent on the change order. In the cover letter, the Administration requested that this matter be expedited since the reason for the change order was to comply with the requirements of the Texas Water Quality Board. West District Sewage Treatment Plant - The West District Systematic Sewer System Survey is about eighty -five (85 %) per cent complete. Decker Drive Paving - The paving of Decker Drive has caused a traffic problem, particularly at the intersection of Decker and Garth Road, because Park Street has been closed so that a service road can be constructed. Park will be closed from six to eight weeks. The signal has been changed at the intersection of Decker and Park to give the Decker Drive traffic more time. Roseland Park - Additional investigation of the various possibilities with regard to fill dirt and fill materials for Roseland Park produced an offer of $2.25 per cubic yard for commercial fill material and estimates were obtained based on leasing or paying so much per hour for vehicles with the best price being $18.00 per hour. A check with the County revealed that the fill dirt on Baker Road has been designated by contract to go to the Coady Landfill site. Also, investigation of projects within the City revealed that there will be approximately 7,000 cubic yards of fill from the Hunnicutt Ditch and Jailhouse Ditch Projects. Council asked the Administration to check with the contractor on the Baker Road Project to determine what the additional cost would be to have the dirt hauled to Roseland Park rather than the landfill. If the cost would not be prohibitive, then the dirt from Baker Road could be utilized at Roseland Park in the parking area and the 7,000 cubic yards of fill material could be used strictly for fill purposes. Council also requested a close scrutinization of the bond monies to determine if there might be funds available for this purpose. MA Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 Run -Off Election - In order to allow the greatest amount of time to plan for a run -off election, Council set the tentative date for a run -off election on April 27. Highway 146 - Council expressed concern that the construction on Highway 146 had not been completed and requested the Administration write a letter to the highway engineer requesting that this project's completion be expedited. Mayor Gentry voiced his concern over the fact that the City has no pipeline ordinance and asked that the Administration investigate the legal aspects of regulating activities of pipeline companies within the City and come back with a proposed ordinance. Baytown's Girl Softball Association Mr. Frank Cosgrove, representative of Association, appeared to inquire as to the to utilize Roseland Park and Bowie Park. Mr. Rountree to try to work out a schedule other leagues or the rules established in use of city parks. C. K. Schrock the Baytown's Girl Softball steps necessary for that group Council asked that he meet with that would not conflict with conjunction with softball leagues' Mr. C. K. Schrock appeared to state that he and his family had resided in Baytown and paid taxes for over fifty years; that he felt he was a good citizen; and that he felt this great Country needs to turn around and get tuned in with God. Annexation of Quail Hollow, Section III Council adopted Ordinance No. 1964 at its meeting on March 11, 1976, calling the hearing on annexation of Quail Hollow, Section III for March 25, 1976. However, due to an oversight, the ordinance was not published; there- fore, the annexation proceedings must be reinstituted. The Administration recommended approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 60325 -1, which sets the public hearing for 7:00 p.m., April 8, 1976. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1971 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1964, AND CANCELING, ANNULLING AND SETTING ASIDE THE HEARING CALLED BY SAID ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Award Bid - Graywood Area Drainage Project Seven bids were received March 16, 1976, for the construction of storm sewers and appurtenances in the Graywood area. 6061 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 Star Concrete Construction Co., Inc. $195,060.00 Boring & Tunneling Co. of America, Inc. $241,395.00 R. T. Bishop Construction Co., Inc. $244,906.30 E. B. L., Inc. $246,220.00 Marathon Paving & Utility Constructors, Inc. $253,300.00 S & C Construction Co., Inc. $259,362.50 B & T Construction Co., Inc. $343,625.00 The Consulting Engineers had recommended the low bid of Star Concrete Construction Company, Inc.; the Administration concurred. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1972 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF STAR CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAYWOOD AREA DRAINAGE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY -FIVE THOUSAND SIXTY AND NO /100 ($195,060.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Award Bid - Acoustical Work for Community Building Auditorium and Meeting Room Eight bids were received March 22, 1976, for acoustical modifications to the Community Building Auditorium and Meeting Room. The bid of R. L. Goodman was withdrawn. SECTION 1. Acoustical Insulation A. Auditorium Sound & Thermal $ 2,590.11 Thermo Spray $ 4,200.00 Tieman Sales $ No Bid Holzaepfel $ 2,730.00 Commercial Drywall $ No Bid General Supply No Bid Chatham $ 2,790.00 B. Meeting Room Sound & Thermal $ 1,478.54 Thermo Spray $ 2,050.00 Tiernan Sales Bid Holzaepfel $ 2,360.00 2, Commercial Drywall No Bid General Supply No Bid Chatham $ 11180.00 6062 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 SECTION 2. Acoustical Wall Panels A. Panels Installed Sound & Thermal Thermo Spray Tieman Sales Holzaepfel Commercial Drywall General Supply Chatham B. Panels Only Sound & Thermal Thermo Spray Tieman Sales Holzaepfel Commercial Drywall General Supply Chatham 3. Sound System Items Sound & Thermal Thermo Spray Tieman Sales Holzaepfel Commercial Drywall General Supply Chatham No Bid No Bid No Bid $ 5,369.00 $ 3,319.00 $ 5,435.00 $ 6,117.00 No Bid No Bid $ 6,415.00* (Plus Freight $230.00) $ 2,826.00 No Bid $ 2,735.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid $ 634.00 No Bid No Bid $ 684.00 The Administration recommended the acceptance of the low bids as follows: Section I - Sound and Thermal Contractors (a) Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,590.11 (b) Meeting Room . . . . . . . . . $ 1,478.54 Section II - Commercial Drywall Acoustical Wall Panels Installed. $ 3,319.00 Section III - Holzaepfel Construction Company Sound System Items . . . . . . . . $ 634.00 The total sum of the low bids for Section Nos. I, II, and III is Eight Thousand Twenty -one and 65/100 ($8,021.65) Dollars which is below the original estimate of Thirteen Thousand ($13,000) Dollars. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. Councilman Hutto pointed out that in his opinion the Community Building was not in dire need of acoustical work and this Thirteen Thousand ($13,000) Dollars could be used at Roseland Park. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, and Wilbanks Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilmen Hutto and Walmsley r 6063 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 ORDINANCE NO. 1973 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF SOUND AND THERMAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE ACOUSTICAL MODIFICATIONS OF THE BAYTOWN COMMUNITY BUILDING, SECTION I, ACOUSTICAL INSULATION; THE BID OF COMMERCIAL DRY WALL FOR SECTION II, ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS; AND THE BID OF HOLZAEPFEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SECTION III, SOUND SYSTEM ITEMS, OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 763 -28; AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND SIXTY -EIGHT AND 65/100 ($4,068.65) DOLLARS, THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN AND NO /100 ($3,319.00) DOLLARS, AND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY -FOUR AND NO /100 ($634.00) DOLLARS, RESPECTIVELY WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENTS. Award Bid - Construction of a New Office in the Community Building Three bids were received March 18, 1976, for the construction of a new office in the Community Building. J & M Enterprises $ 946.00 Holzaepfel Construction Company $1,305.00 George W. Ross $1,980.75 The low bid is that of J & M Enterprises for the amount of Nine Hundred Forty -Six ($946) Dollars. The Administration recommended approval of the low bidder. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Hutto ORDINANCE NO. 1974 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF J & M ENTERPRISES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF NINE HUNDRED FORTY -SIX ($946.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Award Bid - Safety Barricades For several years the City has been renting safety barricades at an expense of approximately Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars per year. By purchasing barricades, approximately half this cost could be saved. Six bids were received on March 22, 1976. Safety Lights $ 5,573.50 Michael Todd $ 5,770.00 Barco $ 4,935.50 Dave Smith $ 6,345.00 Flasher Rental $ 6,895.00 Plank Company $ 6,101.50 Michael Todd, Barco, and Plank Company did not meet specifications. The low bidder is Safety Lights for the amount of Five Thousand Five Hundred Seventy -Three and 50 /100 ($5,573.50) Dollars. The Administration recommended approval of the low bidder. 6064 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1975 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF SAFETY LIGHTS COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF EMERGENCY TRAFFIC DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Award Bid - Rental of Excavating Equipment Two bids were received on March 22, 1976, for the rental of a hydraulic excavator which would be used as an additional piece of equip- ment to expedite drainage. Hi -Way Equipment Waukeska- Pearce $ 2,450.00 $ 2,800.00 The low bid is that of Hi -Way Equipment for Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty ($2,450) Dollars per month. The Administration recommended approval of the low bidder. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. Council inquired if this agreement was to be on a rental - purchase basis. Mr. Richardson, City Attorney, pointed out that in order to bind the City, the funds must be available at this time; however, if the bid were accepted as submitted, then the Administration could negotiate to purchase by receiving credit for payments. The vote on the above motion follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1976 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN$ TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HI -WAY EQUIPMENT INC. FOR THE RENTAL OF ONE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR FOR THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO /100 ($2,450.00) DOLLARS PER MONTH AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Harris County Flood Control District - Improvement Of A Portion of Cary's Bayou The Harris County Flood Control District is requesting right of way and easement to construct certain drainage improvements to Cary's Bayou. The requested right of way and easement is 572 feet in length and 38 feet in width and contains over 2100 square feet. The County has agreed to haul some of the material from this project to the bridge in this park to build a retaining wall where errosion had taken place. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. 7 6065 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 Councilman Bednarski moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1977 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT OWNED BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO INSTRU- MENTS GRANTING RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT TO HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mandatory Right Turn The Traffic Committee has recommended that a mandatory right turn be established for eastbound traffic on Rollingbrook Drive at North Main Street. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1978 _ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY RIGHT TURN AT CERTAIN DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Maximum Speed Limits and Speed Zone Distances on Various Streets The Traffic Committee has recommended that the present speed limits be defined more clearly and that the following speed zones and /or limits be established: Texas Avenue Downtown - 20 MPH Evergreen Road - 35 MPH Missouri Street - 35 MPH Park Street - 30 MPH from Garth Road to Decker Drive Rollingbrook Drive from North Main Street to Garth Road - 30 MPH Massey Tompkins Road from North Main Street to McKinney Road - 30 MPH (previously 40 MPH) Bob Smith Road from North Main to McKinney - 30 MPH (previously 40 MPH) Cedar Bayou Road from North Main Street to State Highway 146 - 30 MPH (previously 40 MPH) Missouri Street from Loop 201 to Huggins Street - 30 MPH (previously 35 MPH) The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None 6066 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 ORDINANCE NO. 1979 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," ARTICLE IV, "SPEED REGULATIONS," SECTION 18 -98.1, DESIGNATION OF SPEED LIMIT ZONES, BY ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6701d, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND NO /100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Agreement With Harris County For Joint Operation Of Bookmobile Program The proposed agreement between the City and County for joint operation of the Bookmobile Program is the same as the agreement which was approved last year except for an increase in the amount the County will pay of approximately Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars. This agreement provides for a payment of Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty -Five ($16,935) Dollars. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance authorizing the execution of the contract. Councilman Walmsley moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1980 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO PROVIDING EXPANDED BOOK- MOBILE PROGRAMS WITHIN BAYTOWN AND IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS IN THE COUNTY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Alteration of Fire Zone Along North Alexander Drive A request has been made to alter the fire zone along North Alexander Drive by shifting it toward Highway 146 by thirty (30') feet. In order to determine what effect this would have on the City of Baytown's Key Rate, the Administration checked with the State Insurance Office and was referred to a pamphlet which states that the key rate is determined at the time of inspection. It has been ten (10) years or more since there has been an inspection in Baytown. In a change such as this the prime consideration should be what effect would this change have on surrounding property, i.e. location of building to surrounding property. In this case, the building is not adjacent to another building and it is a temporary building which is also an important consideration. Since this change would have to be drastic in order to affect the key rate, and this change will be a temporary one, the Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Lander moved adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. Since Council had a question as to the appearance of the building, Mr. Powell, the person requesting the alteration, explained that the building was a white prefabricated building much like the building 6067 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 at the corner of Park and Rice Streets. The 12' x 24' building will house two offices with restroom facilities. Mr. Frost, Chief Inspector, verified that the building would not detract from the surrounding property. The vote on the above motion follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, .Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Abstain: Councilwoman Wilbanks ORDINANCE NO. 1981 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 7, "BUILDINGS ", SECTION 7 -2, PROPERTY DELETED FROM FIRE ZONES, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUB - SECTION (e), REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Audit Report For 1974 -1975 Fiscal Year Ed Hullum of the firm of Gerace, Hullum, McQueen, and Company, Inc., Certified Public Accountants, handed copies of the Audit Report For The Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1975 to Council. The year was ended with a surplus in the General Fund, Water Fund, General Interest and Sinking Fund and the Waterworks Interest and Sinking Fund. These surpluses were not as great as anticipated in the General Fund, but like all businesses last year costs went up. In the General Fund the surplus was $81,000; Water Fund, $114,000; General Interest and Sinking Fund, $3,000 (This fund is used for the repayment of debts); Waterworks Interest and Sinking Fund, $400,000 (The next ensuing year's payments must be kept in this fund). In the current year, under the Water Fund, some delinquent water accounts were written off; therefore, in the budget for next year a reserve will be set up to cover this expense. Mayor Gentry suggested that Council take time to review the report and if there were questions, Mr. Hullum could be asked to appear at a future meeting to answer questions in this regard. Resolution No. 529 - Supporting Access Road Bridges Spanning Greens Bayou at Interstate Highway 10 State Representative Tony Polumbo, Representative of the Northshore Area, contacted the Baytown Chamber of Commerce requesting support of the delegation which will appear before the Texas Highway Department requesting attention be given to the Green Bayou Bridge at Interstate Highway 10. This bridge is in very bad condition and there is the possibility that at some point it may be taken out of service. At Greens Bayou the service roads dead end so if for some reason the bridge had to be closed, there would be no access. Mayor Gentry recognized State Representative Polumbo, who requested that the name of Representative Joe Allen be added to the proposed resolution since Representative Allen is most concerned about this situation and has been working with Representative Polumbo. Representative Palumbo indicated that interest in the access road bridges began in December in a casual manner; however, after a visit to Mr. Poorman's office, District Engineer for the Texas Highway Department, where it was learned that there are reoccuring deck failures in the main -lane bridge., the whole project took on a different prospective. Due to the seriousness of the situation, a delegation from this area will speak at a public hearing before the Texas Highway Department on March 31. This delegation will request immediate action on the access road bridges spanning Greens Bayou in the event the main -lane bridge fails, which would not only cause traffic delays but un- safe conditions as well. U-1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 Councilman Hutto moved approval of Resolution No. 529, as amended to include the name of Representative Joe Allen; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 529 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, OFFICIALLY ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING STATE REPRESENTATIVES JOE ALLEN AND TONY POLUMBO WITH REGARD TO THEIR REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO THE MATTER OF THE ACCESS ROAD BRIDGES SPANNING GREENS BAYOU AT IH 10; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND TO STATE REPRESENTATIVES JOE ALLEN AND TONY POLUMBO. Committee Reports Through the Houston - Galveston Area Council a workshop entitled, "Social Services Transportation," was announced. This workshop will be held on April 27 to discuss social, medical, and educational rehabilita- tion, as well as other services to the aged, handicapped and other citizens should anyone from the Mayor's Committee on Transportation like to attend. While on the subject of the Mayor's Committee on Transportation, Mayor Gentry requested that Council confirm his appointment of Mrs. Mable Paggett and Mr. E. C. "Smoky" Wood to the Mayor's Committee on Transporta- tion to fill the vacancies left by two persons resigning. 7 Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to confirm the Mayor's appointments; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Unfinished Business None Recess and Reconvene Mayor Gentry recessed the open meeting into an executive session to discuss personnel matters. When the open meeting reconvened, Mr. Lanham requested Council approval of the appointment of Vance H. McBride, Jr., Assistant Fire Chief, to the position of Fire Chief. Councilman Hutto moved to confirm the appointment; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 25, 1976 Councilman Lander moved to appoint Or. C. A. Riser to the position of City Health Officer, Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None Adjourn There being no further business to transact, Councilman Bednarski moved to adjourn; Councilman Walmsley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Hutto and Walmsley Mayor Gentry Nays: None 6� a. A�.e� Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk r r