1976 06 24 CC Minutes6140
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 24, 1976
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session Thursday, June 24, 1976, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following
members were in attendance:
Jody Lander
Jack Kimmons
Ted Kloesel
Mary E. Wilbanks
Emmett Hutto
Allen Cannon
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 the Reverend E. Richard Steel, Pastor of Cedar
Bayou Baptist Church.
Approve Minutes
Councilman Kloesel pointed out that there was a minor
correction to the minutes on Page 10, Paragraph 6, the name
should read, "Mrs. Bernice Grimes." Councilman Kimmons moved
approval of the minutes of t e regular meeting of June 10 as
amended, and ratification of actions taken at said meeting;
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Petitions
Mr. Lanham, City Manager, noted that a petition had been
received with reference to Item 5 on the agenda. Also, a peti-
tion which had been signed by twelve individuals was received
stating that the two Missouri Pacific railroad crossings on
South Main have sunk below the level of the street and some of
the planks are loose making the crossings very rough and dangerous
and should be repaired. Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the
petition and refer it to the Administration; Councilman Cannon
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
City Manager's Report
The present Revenue Sharing authorization expires at the end
of the calendar year and Congress is debating renewal. The
House voted 361 -35 to approve Revenue Sharing for 3 -3/4 years
with no change in the allocation formula. No date has been set
for Senate consideration, however no substantial opposition is
expected and the President is supportive of Revenue Sharing.
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A letter from Houston Lighting and Power Company was included
in the individual Council packets which included a statement of
the Fuel Cost Adjustment and Cost of Service Adjustment factors
for the month of July, 1976. Representatives of Houston Lighting
and Power, who were present in the audience, clarified questions
from Council, and assured Council that electrical bills received
in July would be lower under the new adjustments. Councilman
Cannon did request that the company present a pertinent factors
statement each month for comparison purposes and asked that company
representatives meet with him at their convenience in order that
he might clarify a few more points with regard to the cost of
service adjustment.
Public Hearing - Application of Eugene A. Fischesser for a Mixed
Beverage and Late -Hour Permit
There is a provision of the Baytown Code of Ordinances which
provides that any individual desiring to go into this type of busi-
ness must submit an application to the City Clerk's office. Within
five days of the publication of the application, if a petition is
received from at least five persons residing or doing business with-
in 300 feet of the proposed location, a public hearing must be held
on the application and the City Council may submit a recommendation
to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the County Judge that the
application be approved or denied, or the Council may elect to make
no recommendation and allow the application to be processed through
normal channels.
Mr. Ron Haddox, Attorney for the owners of the Show Case, stated
that the owners of the place of business, Mr. Gene Fischesser and
'John Issacks, intended to operate this mixed beverage business in
the shopping center located on Alexander Drive at Sandy Lane from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. weekdays and from noon until 2:00 a.m. on
Sundays. No live entertainment will be provided and no food will
be sold at this location. The building itself will seat approxi-
mately 60 and there is ample parking due to the fact the building
is located within the shopping center.
Mr. Stockton, who resides at 1304 Sandy Lane spoke as represen-
tative of those individuals who had signed the petition. Mr.
Stockton pointed out that this business was located just across the
street from his home and that this type business was not the kind
of business one would want to be located in the close proximity of
one's home. Mr. Stockton also felt that this type business was
conducive to loud noises and unruly clientele and would not be
good for the community. Mrs. Stockton pointed out that individuals
who use the shopping center during the day drive onto their property
and that during the late evening or early morning hours after having
several drinks, the problem will be magnified and it will not be
safe for small children.
In response to inquiries from Council with regard to the
revocation of an alcoholic beverage license, Mr. Richardson, City
Attorney, explained that there was no provision for the revocation
of an alcoholic beverage license for a disturbance. Violation of the
law or rules and regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission
would constitute grounds for revocation. The law does provide that
the Alcoholic Beverage Commission in making a determination may take
into consideration the comments of the Mayor or Chief of Police of
any municipality, however the action of Council is not binding on
the Commission. A provision of the Baytown Code of Ordinances does
prohibit the making of loud noises that will emit onto anothers
property and cause a disturbance, but as far as this constituting
a nuisance, the City of Baytown would not become involved. Of
course, if any activity became a nuisance, any citizen would have
a right to redress in the Courts as a civil matter.
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Mayor Gentry declared the hearing closed; Councilman Hutto
moved that Council take no action in this matter, and Councilman
Kimmons seconded the motion.
Councilman Cannon was of the opinion that this business con-
stituted a threat to the homeowners in the area and Council
should recommend denial of the permit due to the close proximity
of the business to the homes in the area; Councilman Lander con-
curred. Councilman Hutto felt that the business, if properly
regulated and operated would be just like any other business
establishment in the area. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Kimmons, Wilbanks and Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Council members Lander, Kloesel and Cannon
Councilman Kloesel explained that normally he would have no
objection to this type establishment, however he felt that the
Baytown Police Department was not taking a strong enough position
to assist in regulation of these types of businesses.
City Manager's Report
1976 Street Improvement Program - Phase I - Brown $ Root,
Inc., the contractor on this project is currently working on
Gaillard Street from Sterling to Miriam. The lime stabilization
has been completed and the base operations are being finished.
The contractor is also working on Ashbel, between Defee and James,
where a portion of the lime stabilization has been completed and
the lime stabilization has begun on the Republic to Gulf portion.
West Texas Avenue - The contractor will make the last concrete
pour tomorrow. The base repair is underway for the asphalt overlay
from the driveway of the library to Thomas Plaza which should be
completed within the week and the entire job should be completed
in three to four weeks.
Bayway Drive Waterline - The two final tie -ins from the new
main to the existing lines were made today. Therefore, all that
remains is cleanup and this should be on the agenda for the next
regular meeting for final approval.
Parks and Recreation Storage Building - The slab will be con-
structed next week.
Graywood Storm Sewer - The portion on Memorial Drive has been
completed with the exception of some of the cleanup. Approximately
40 feet of the box culvert on Decker at the Graystone Building
remains to be constructed, plus a junction box and this job will
be completed.
Hunnicutt Storm Sewer - The boring under State Highway 146
is underway and on Danubina the existing 72 inch pipe is being
removed. This street will be closed for several weeks.
Jailhouse Storm Sewer - The contractor is expected to move
onto the job Monday.
East District Sewage Treatment Plant - The contractor is
continuing to pour concrete and backfill around the treatment
unit. Concrete work is about 97% complete and the entire job
is about 52.3% complete with the contract being ahead of schedule.
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City crews are currently working on Highway 146 in two
areas. One crew is working on connecting water lines to the
medians where plants will be located, while another crew is
working at Defee and Highway 146 to get traffic signals placed.
Council discussed traffic congestion on Decker at length
with the suggestion being made that perhaps during peak periods
the police department could be utilized to keep traffic moving.
Also, completion of the West Texas Avenue Project will help to
alleviate the congestion on Decker.
Councilman Kloesel asked that the location of 3306 Minnesota
be referred to the Urban Rehabilitation Standards Board.
Mr. James Sanders
Mr. Sanders had requested to appear but was not present.
Ordinance - Mechanical Code
At the last regular meeting of Council, Mr. Paul Tisdale
explained the provisions of the mechanical code to Council and
Council tabled action on the matter to allow ample time to review
the Code. I£ Council determines that it is in the best interests
of the citizens of Baytown to adopt the Mechanical Code, the
ordinance provides for the establishment of a Mechanical Board.
Council may wish to appoint the Board at a later meeting. The
ordinance provides for a seven - member board. A seven - member
committee had been appointed by Council to study various codes
and make a recommendation to Council and the members of this
committee are qualified to serve on the Mechanical Board if
Council so desires. With regard to the establishment of a
Mechanical Board, Councilman Kloesel favored the appointment of
persons familiar with sheet metal work, pipefitting, and /or
plumbing rather than a general contractor or citizen at large in
order that there would be more expertise in the mechanical field
on the board.
Councilman Kimmons moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Lander seconded the motion.
In response to inquiries from Council, Mr. Lanham pointed
out that as far as City inspections were concerned, there would
be no added costs at the present time due to the fact the Plumbing
Inspector will also act as Mechanical Inspector and both inspec-
tions would performed concurrently. Also, with the implementation
of the Code, the added assurance that not only the electrical and
plumbing facilities were approved, but the air conditioning and
heating facilities were also approved would be afforded the home-
owner. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Council members Kloesel and Hutto
ORDINANCE NO. 2025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ADOPTING REGULATORY MEASURES PERTAINING TO
MECHANICAL WORK IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; CREATING A
MECHANICAL BOARD; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENTS THERETO;
DEFINING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD; ESTABLISHING THE
POSITION OF CITY MECHANICAL INSPECTOR; INCORPORATING A
STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY
OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
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Ordinance - Mutual Fire Protection Agreement With the Air National
Guard at Ellington Air Force Base
This is the same agreement that the City has been entering
with Ellington for the past three years. The main reason for
this agreement is to provide that the Chief of the Ellington
Air Force Base Fire Department or his representative shall assume
full command upon his arrival at the scene of the crash of an
aircraft owned or operated by the United States or military air-
craft of any foreign nation within the area for which the City
of Baytown normally provides fire protection. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Hutto moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman
Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR
MUTUAL AID IN FIRE PROTECTION BETWEEN THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ELLINGTON AIR FORCE
BASE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC-
TIVE DATE HEREOF.
Award Bid - Lighting of Duke Hill Park and Travis School Park
Tennis Courts
Jim Hutchison, Consulting Engineer for the City of Baytown,
explained that two bids were opened on Tuesday, June 15, 1976
for the lighting of Duke Hill Park and Travis School Park Tennis
Courts. The tabulation follows:
Base Bid Alternate Bid
Quartz Metal Halide
Gulf Coast Electric Company $ 16,162.00 $ 16,095.00
Pfeiffer Electric Company $ 14,980.00 $ 18,420.00
The consulting engineers recommended awarding the bid to Gulf
Coast Electric Company, the low bidder on the alternate bid of
metal haylide, because even though the initial costs would be
higher in 1h years the savings of energy from the use of metal
haylide would pay for the additional costs. The original estimate
was approximately $14,000.00; however, the additional funds will
be acquired from other park items which have underrun. The Adminis-
tration concurred with the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance; Council-
man Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2027
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF GULF COAST
ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE LIGHTING OF DUKE HILL
PARK AND TRAVIS SCHOOL PARK TENNIS COURTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM
OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND NINETY -FIVE AND N01100
($16,095.00) DOLLARS.
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Award Bid - Plants for the Beautification of State Highway 146
On Wednesday, June 16, 1976, three (3) bids were received to
supply plants for the beautification of State Highway 146. The
tabulation follows:
BIDDER: PLANTATION NURSERIES
QUANTITY SIZE DESCRIPTION Unit Cost Total Cost
600 1' Dwarf Hawthorne $ 1.97 $ 1,182.00
600 1' Dwarf Nandia 2.73 1,638.00
1800 1' Creeping Juniper 1.97 3,546.00
600 1' Golden Euonymous 2.11 1,266.00
75 5' Crepe Myrtle 7.05 528.75
75 5' Carolina Laural Cherry 7.05 528.75
100 5' Loquat Eriobotry Japonica 7.40 740,00
TOTAL BID . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,429.50
BIDDER: VB BRADSHAW'S, INC.
UANTITY SIZE DESCRIPTION Unit Cost Total Cost
600 1' Dwarf Hawthorne $ 2.22 $ 1,332.00
600 1' Dwarf Nandia 2.22 1,332.00
1800 1' Creeping Juniper 1.49 2,682.00
600 1' Golden Euonymous 1.67 1,002.00
75 5' Crepe Myrtle 7.50 562.50
75 5' Carolina Laural Cherry 8.35 626.25
100 5' Loquat Eriobotry Japonica 30.30 3,030.00
TOTAL BID . . . . . . . . . . $10,566.75
BIDDER: CORNELIUS NURSERIES
QUANTITY SIZE DESCRIPTION Unit Cost Total Cost
600 1' Dwarf Hawthorne $ 7.00 $ 4,200.00
600 1' Dwarf Nandia 3.35 2,010.00
1800 1' Creeping Juniper 4.45 8,010.00
600 1' Golden Euonymous 4.70 2,820.00
75 5' Crepe Myrtle 9.00 675.00
75 5' Carolina Laural Cherry 9.50 712.50
100 S. Loquat Eriobotry Japonica 8.00 800.00
TOTAL BID . . . . . . . . . . $19,227.50
The low bid is that of Plantation Nurseries for the amount of
$9,429.50 which is below the estimated amount of $13,130.00. The
Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Kimmons moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman
Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, Hutto and
Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
ORDINANCE NO. 2028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF PLANTATION NURSERIES FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF PLANTS FOR THE
BEAUTIFICATION OF STATE HIGHWAY 146 ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS,
WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE
ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC-
TIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Award Bid - Topsoil for Beautification of State Highway 146
On Wednesday, June 16, 1976, three (3) bids were received
to supply topsoil for the beautification of State Highway 146.
The tabulation follows:
BIDDER:
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
1,400 Topsoil
cu. yd.
BIDDER:
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
D. R. SMART SAND CO. RIGHT WAY SAND CO.
Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost
I
$ 3.90 $ 5,460.00 $ 4.75 $ 6,650.00
STEADHAM & MABE PARKER BROTHERS $ CO.
Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost
1,400 Topsoil $ 5.00 $ 7,000.00 - -- No Bid
cu. yd.
The low bidder is B. A. Smart Sand Company for the amount of
$5,460.00, and the Administration recommended adoption of the
ordinance awarding the bid to the low bidder.
Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Kimmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, Hutto and
Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
ORDINANCE NO. 2029
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF D. R. SMART
SAND COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED
QUANTITIES OF TOPSOIL FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF
STATE HIGHWAY 146 ON A UNIT PRICE BASES, WITH
THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE
ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
The reason Councilman Kloesel opposed this motion was due to
the fact that there are many ditches where weeds have grown and he
felt that the manpower should be utilized in this regard first.
Award Bid - Annual Contract for Janitorial Services
On Wednesday, June 16, 1976, two (2) bids were received for
janitorial services at the City Hall, Community Building, and
Police Building. The tabulation follows:
BIDDER:
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 City Hall (5 days week)
2. Community Center (7 days week)
3. Police Building (6 days week)
BAYSHORE BUILDING MAINTENANCE
mthly
"Total
$ 698.00
$ 8,376.00
1,175.00
14,100.00 i
645.00
7,740.00
TOTAL BID ONE YEAR . . . . . .$30,216.00
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BIDDER: FOUR SEASONS JANITORIAL
T EFf— DESCRIPTION Monthly Total
1. City Hall (5 days week) $ 897.00 $10,764.00
2. Community Center (7 days week) 1,266.00 15,192.00
3. Police Building (6 days week) 771.00 9,252.00
TOTAL BID ONE YEAR . . . . .$35,208.00
Company Submitting No Bid: A -Able Janitor Service
The low bid is that of Bayshore Building Maintenance, the
firm that currently has the contract, for the amount of $30,216.00
which is a $516.00 increase over last year. The Administration
recommended that the contract be awarded to Bayshore Building
Maintenance.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Kimmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2030
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYSHORE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE TO SUPPLY THE JANITORIAL
�
'" SERVICE FOR THE BAYTOWN CITY HALL, COMMUNITY
[( CENTER, AND POLICE BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THIRTY
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND NO /100
($30,216.00) DOLLARS.
Award Bid - Annual Supply of Chlorine
On Wednesday, June 16, 1976, two (2) bids were received for
the annual supply of chlorine. The tabulation follows:
BIDDER:
JONES
CHEMICALS, INC.
QUT_NTYTY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price
Total rice
150 est.
One ton Cylinders
Chlorine
$
.11 /lb.
$ 33,000.00
300 est.
150 lb. Cylinders
Chlorine
$
.18 /lb.
$ 8,100.00
TOTAL BID . .
. .
. . . .
. . .$ 4I,100.00
BIDDER:
DIXIE CHEMICAL
CO.
UANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price
Total Price
150 est.
One ton Cylinders
Chlorine
$
$ 34,500.00
300 est.
150 lb. Cylinders
Chlorine
$
:115/16.
.177/lb.
7,965.00
TOTAL BID
.$ 42,465.00
The low bid was that of Jones Chemicals, Inc., which is the
current supplier. The bid of $.11 per pound is a $.01 increase
over last year for one -ton cylinders and the $.18 per pound for
150 pound cylinders is the same as last year. The total estimated
price bid by Jones Chemicals, Inc., is $41,000.00. The Adminis-
tration recommended approval of the ordinance.
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Councilman Kimmons moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2031
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF JONES CHEMICALS,
INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF
CHLORINE 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 - Annual Supply of Calcium Hypochlorite
On Wednesday, June 16, 1976, five (5) bids were received for
the annual supply of calcium hypochlorite. The tabulation follows:
BIDDER: JONES CHEMICAL CO.
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Unit Cost Total Cost
150 est. 100 lb. cyl HTH $ .538/lb. $ 8,070.00
BIDDER:
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
150 est. 100 lb. cyl HTH
BIDDER:
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
150 est. 100 lb. cyl HTH
VAN WATERS & ROGERS
Unit Cost Total Cost
$ .56/lb. $ 8,400.00
DIXIE CHEMICAL CO. THOMPSON - HAYWARD CO.
Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost
$.5785/lb. $ 8,677.50
McKESSON CHEMICAL CO.
Unit Cost Total Cost
$.6170/lb. $ 9,255.00
$ .58/lb. $ 8,700.m7
The low bid is that of Jones Chemical Company for $.538 per
pound which is an increase over the $.5085 now being paid. The
total bid price based on estimated Quantities is $8,070.00. The
Administration recommended approval of the low bidder.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance accepting
the low bid of Jones Chemical Company; Councilman Hutto seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2032
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF JONES CHEMICALS
INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE 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.
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Ordinance - Yield Right of Way Signs for Rollingbrook Drive at
Rocky Knoll Drive
The Council's Traffic has recommended the establishment of
a yield right of way sign for Rollingbrook Drive at Rocky Knoll
Drive. The Rollingbrook Drive traffic would yield to the Rocky
Knoll Drive traffic. The Administration concurred with the
recommendation of Council's Traffic Committee.
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2033
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
SIGNS FOR ROLLINGBROOK DRIVE AT ROCKY KNOLL DRIVE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Ordinance - Establishing Stop Intersections for Houston Street at
Stewart Street and for Rice Street at Gresham Avenue
The Council's Traffic Committee has recommended the establish-
ment of stop signs to stop the traffic on Houston Street at Stewart
Street and the traffic on Rice Street at Gresham Avenue. The
Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Kimmons moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2034
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF A STOP SIGN AT
CERTAIN DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN;
PROVIDING FOR 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.
Ordinance - Establishment of a Mandatory Right -Turn Lane for
Eastbound Traffic on East Defee Avenue at State Highway 146
r This ordinance will establish a mandatory right -turn lane for
eastbound traffic on East Defee Avenue at State Highway 146. Both
the Administration and Council's Traffic Committee recommended
approval.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 2035
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY
TURN AT CERTAIN DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS
CITY OF BAYTOWN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
TION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Ordinance - Establishing a Loading Zone on Certain Portions of
South Jones Street
This ordinance will establish a loading zone along the first
100 feet on the East side of Jones where it intersects with West
Texas Avenue. This section is presently a "No Parking Zone." The
Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Hutto seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2036
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF A
CERTAIN PORTION OF SOUTH JONES STREET AS A LOADING
ZONE; DIRECTING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO POST THE
PROPER SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF
TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION
HEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Award Contract - Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Lines
Four (4)
bids were
received on
Monday, June
21, 1976, for
the
rehabilitation of sanitary sewer
lines in six
locations in
various
parts
of the city.
The tabulation
follows:
ITEM
APPROX.
UNIT OF
CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION CO.
N0.
UAQ NTITY MEASURE
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price
Extension
1.
3400
L.F.
Sliplining
$ 15.00
$ 51,000.00
10" Liner
2.
3325
L.F.
Sliplining
$ 12.00
39.900.00
6" Liner
3.
250
L.F.
Sliplining
$ 11.00
2,750.00
5" Liner
4.
105
Ea.
Service
$ 200.00
21,000.00
Taps
S.
500
Tons
Sand
$ .20
100.00
Backf i l l
TOTAL
AMOUNT BID .
. . . . . . .
.$114,750.00
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ITEM
APPROX.
UNIT OF
B $ T CONTRACTING CO.
N0.
QUANTITY
MEASURE
DESCRIPTION Unit Price
Extension
1.
3400
L.F.
Sliplining $ 14.65
$ 49,810.00
10" Liner
2.
3325
L.F.
Sliplining 11.10
36,907.50
6" Liner
3.
250
L.F.
Sliplining 9.48
2,370.00
5" Liner
4.
105
Ea.
Service 247.10
25,945.00
Taps
5.
500
Tons
Sand 15.00
7,500.00
Backfill
TOTAL AMOUNT BID . . . . . . .
. .$122,533.00
ITEM
APPROX.
UNIT OF
R.T. BISHOP
CONSTRUCTION
NO.
QUANTITY
MEASURE
DESCRIPTION Unit Price
Extension
1.
3400
L.F.
Sliplining $ 14.44
$ 49,096.00
10" Liner
2.
3325
L.F.
Sliplining 10.22
33,981.50
6" Liner
3.
250
L.F.
Sliplining 9.21
2,302.00
5" Liner
4.
105
Ea.
Service 468.00
49,140.00
Taps
5.
500
Tons
Sand 15.00
7,500.00
Backfill
TOTAL AMOUNT
BID . . . . . . .
. .$142,020.00
ITEM
APPROX.
UNIT OF
SHUR -FLO,
INC.
NO.
QUANTITY
MEASURE
DESCRIPTION Unit Price
Extension
1.
3400
L.F.
Sliplining $ 17.50
$ 59,500.00
10" Liner
2.
3325
L.F.
Sliplining 7.75
25,768.75
6" Liner
3.
250
L.F.
Sliplining 8.00
2,000.00
5" Liner
4.
105
Ea.
Service 565.00
59,325.00
Taps
S.
500
Tons
Sand Backfill .10
50.00
TOTAL AMOUNT BID . . . . . . .
. .$146,643.75
The low bid
is that
of Channel Construction
Company for the
sum
of
$114,750.00
which
is lower than the estimated
cost of
$150,000.
This
firm has
done previous work for
the City and the
Administration
recommended
approval of the ordinance.
Councilman
Hutto moved
to accept the low bid
of Channel
Construction
Company
with
the stipulation that the
City increase
the
tons of sand
- backfill
to 25,000 cubic yards
at the unit price
quoted;
Councilman
Kloesel
seconded the motion.
After a lengthy
discussion
wherein Mr. Richardson
explained
that
the contractor
on these
sliplining projects
would be paid
with
sewer bond
funds and
Council could not legally
expend these
funds
for the purpose
of
purchasing additional fill
material for
Roseland
Park,
and that
the contractor would be
under no obliga-
tion
to sign a
revised agreement,
Councilman Hutto
and Kloesel
withdrew
the motion
and
second respectively.
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Councilman Kimmons then moved to adopt the ordinance;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2037
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF CHANNEL CON-
STRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE SLIPLINING OF
SANITARY SEWER LINES ON SCENIC DRIVE, McKINNEY
ROAD, HIGHWAY 146, GRANTHAM ROAD, MAYHAW DRIVE,
AND LLOYD LANE AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING
OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF ONE
HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY
AND N01100 ($114,750.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO
SUCH AGREEMENT.
Ordinance - Final Payment on Bicentennial Park Project
The recommendation of the Consulting Engineers is that the
contractor on this project should be paid all but $500.00 since
all the work has been completed satisfactorily with the exception
of the mural. The Administration concurred with this recommenda-
tion.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Kimmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2038
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FINDING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF
BAYTOWN BICENTENNIAL PARK IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPT-
ING THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLE-
TION; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO PAYTON CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY OF A SUM SUFFICIENT TO INCREASE TOTAL PAYMENT
TO ONE HUNDRED (100%) PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT SUM,
LESS RETAINAGES SPECIFIED BY THE ENGINEER FOR ALL
INCOMPLETE WORK AND UNSETTLED CLAIMS AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Award Contract to Develop Tax Billing and Collection
System
Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, explained that at the
present time the City's tax billings are being handled by a {
service company, and Council had approved the hire of a consultant '
to establish a tax billing system on the city's existing computer
system. Two proposals were received - one from Honeywell Informa-
tion Systems, Inc., the firm which supplied the equipment now
being used, and another from American Automated Services, a
Baytown firm. The proposal from Honeywell for the amount of
$12,760.00 versus the American Automated Services for the amount
of $11,725 reflects a difference of $1,035.00 in favor of American
Automated. However, after analyzing the two proposals, the Adminis-
tration is recommending the Honeywell proposal because Honeywell is
the vendor for the equipment being used and because of the size of
the organization, the City would have a decided advantage in replace-
ment parts and assistance in the future should any problems occur.
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In order to accept the proposal of Honeywell, the company
has suggested that the City needs to enhance the existing equip-
ment. What this would amount to would be that the City would
need to acquire larger disc drives, a faster printer and increase
the capacity of the central computer. Honeywell proposes that
the City can do this at virtually no increase in annual costs.
Presently, the City is renting equipment at an annual cost of
$24,336 on a five -year rental agreement with two years having
expired. Honeywell proposes to provide the necessary equipment
on a five -year purchase agreement for $25,092.00 which is approxi-
mately a difference of $1,000 annually. The present rental agree-
ment has an escalation clause of 2% annually, therefore at the
end of the three remaining years, the costs would be virtually
the same. If the Honeywell proposal is accepted, formal bids
must be taken for the additional equipment and enter into an
installment purchase agreement.
The $12,760.00 is the one -time cost for developing the pro-
gram, documentation for the program, and to train city employees
in the mechanics of the program. Even if the American Automated
proposal were accepted, the Administration would still recommend
that the additional Honeywell equipment be purchased so that in
the future, it would not be necessary to re- program or go to some
other method.
For a period of time, the new tax billing system will have
to be run parallel to Ad Valorem so that the City would be confi-
dent that the programs were developed accurately. The changeover
needs to be made by October 1, 1976, and this is where Honeywell
has an advantage in the event of problems.
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt the ordinance accepting
the bid of Honeywell; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2039
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 HONEYWELL
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC., FOR THE COMPLETE
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTER
PROGRAM FOR THE AD VALOREM TAX SYSTEM OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
SOURCE AND OBJECT PROGRAMS AND USER DEPARTMENT
PROCEDURES, PROVIDING OPERATOR INSTRUCTION FOR
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN PERSONNEL, AND COMPLETE
TESTING OF SYSTEMS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED
FOR THE SUM OF TWELVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
SIXTY AND NO /100 ($12,760.00) DOLLARS.
Report on Employees' Supplemental Retirement Program and
Appointments to Employees' Supplemental Retirement Board
The information for the report on the City Employees' Supple-
mental Retirement Program was not ready; however, Mr. LeFevre,
Director of Finance and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, asked
Council to consider the appointment of two trustees to replace
Jon C. Pfennig and Herman H. Steele, who have resigned. The
Board of Trustees have recommended that Neel Richardson, Law
Department, and Sam Montemayor, Police Department, be appointed
to the Board to fill these vacancies.
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Councilman Cannon moved to accept the recommendation;
Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Committee Reports
None.
Unfinished Business
None.
Recess and Reconvene
Mayor Gentry recessed the open meeting into an executive
session for discussion of the purchase of land and pending legal
matters. When the open meeting reconvened, Council considered
the adoption of Resolution No. S38. Councilman Kimmons moved
to adopt Resolution No. 538; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the
motion.
Councilman Kloesel stated that he was opposed to the adoption
of this resolution with the stipulation that if the motion failed,
Council would consider smaller parks located in more densely
populated areas. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Council members Hutto and Kloesel +
RESOLUTION NO. 538
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS
AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PARTICIPATING IN THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND ACT OF 1965; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAM;
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATING THREE TRACTS OF LAND FOR
PURPOSES OF APPLICATION UNDER THE PROGRAM; AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Adj ourn
There being no further business to transact, Councilman
Kimmons moved to adjourn; Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ileen P. Hall, City Clerk