1976 11 23 CC Minutes6316
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
November 23, 1976
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session, Tuesday, November 23, 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
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
Neel Richardson City Attorney
Eileen P. Hall City Clerk
Dan Savage Assistant City Manager
Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation
was offered by The Reverend James A. Cox, Pastor of Bayway
Christian Church.
Approve Minutes
Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of November 11, 1976, and ratification of
actions taken at said meeting; Councilman Hutto seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Petitions
There were no petitions presented.
City Manager's Report
Each Council member has been provided with a copy of the
contract entitled, "Water Supply Contract - Treated Water,"
which is recommended by the Baytown Area Water Authority for
the sale of treated water by BAWA to the City of Baytown. The
Administration recommended including said contract on the agenda
for the December 9th meeting of Council. At that meeting, it
will be necessary to take action on the contract between BAWA
and the City of Baytown, as well as call the Contract Election
for January 15. If these two items are not passed at that time,
the election would have to be delayed until April, 1977.
*Jody Lander present.
Mr. Lanham asked if Council desired to schedule a work
session with the Baytown Area Water Authority in order to
discuss the contract. Council concurred and schedule the
work session for Tuesday, November 30, 1976, at 5:00 p.m.
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The Citizens Committee to Combat Subsidence which was formed
to encourage people to vote has already received a number of invi-
tations to speak for various organizations.
Mr. Paul Jason, President of the Baytown Area Water Authority,
has tendered his resignation from the Board effective November 23,
1976. Mr. Jason has accepted a reassignment with his firm.
Anti- Recession Fund Checks - Some cities are receiving anti -
recession fund checks from the federal government. Baytown has
received a check in the amount of $3,442 for one quarter of this
year. These funds come from the Office of Revenue Sharing and are
based on the unemployment rate in this area. The check received
is for the present quarter -- no check has been received for the
quarter beginning July 1. The funds can be used to employ persons
or to provide basic services by the city. Payments may not be
used to initiate a service that was not provided in the past two
years or to purchase supplies or materials. The Administration
will make recommendations at a later date for proposed uses of
said funds.
Bob Smith Road Storm Sewer Project - This project is underway.
The contractor will pour the modifications to the outfall ditch
headwall tomorrow. This is located on the west side of North Main.
East District Sewage Treatment Plant - The project is 92%
complete with 78% of the contract time being used.
1976 -1977 Annual Budget - The Council has been provided with
a copy of the 1976 -1977 Annual Budget, along with a copy of the
General Study Plan of Baytown, Texas, which has been prepared by
Mike Weaver under the provisions of the grant received by the city
for transportation planning. There will be an item on the agenda
for December 9 for Council approval of the plan and authorization
to use the plan for future planning uses.
The second regular Council meeting in December is on December
23 which is the day before a holiday for many persons. The
Administration suggested that the second meeting be changed to
Tuesday, December 21. Council concurred with the Administration's
recommendation.
Mayor Gentry inquired as to the status of West Texas Avenue
near Airhart where Loop 201 intersects. The Administration explained
that the Highway Department had indicated this past summer that this
area would be expedited. Crews were pouring concrete today, but the
City is not aware when traffic will be allowed on that section of
West Texas Avenue. Council requested the Administration check with
the Highway Department regarding that matter.
Councilman Lander inquired whether it would be feasible to
construct a ramp at the Civic Center for those persons in wheel-
chairs wishing to participate in functions held in the center.
Presently there is a ramp at the entrance of City Hall and at the
Eternal Flame. Councilman Lander requested the Administration make
an estimate for such a ramp at the Civic Center. Council concurred.
Councilman Kloesel expressed concern about the disrepair of
sections of West Main Street. The Administration explained that
this street is still on the County's log; however, the City does
most of the maintenance. In regard to the possibility of rebuilding
West Main, Mayor Gentry stated that the City hopes to cooperate
with the County on the project. The Administration suggested that
Council wait until the Highway Department contractor has made more
progress on the Loop 201 overpass at West Main before contacting
the County regarding the rebuilding of West Main.
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Councilman Kloesel requested an estimate be made for a passage
parallel to the bridge on West Texas Avenue that would be suitable
for persons walking or riding bicycles.
Since Baker Road is deteriorating at such a rapid rate,
Councilman Hutto inquired if the City could obtain some of the
topping or stabilized base material from Bayway Drive and fill
some of the holes on Baker. Mr. Lanham explained that Bayway
Drive is a state project and all excess materials are being
stockpiled. In response to a question from Council, Ivan
Langford III, Director of Public Works, explained that the
contractor on Baker Road had been slowed by the weather, but
was pouring the section of concrete where the old paving meets
the new concrete and patching the holes today. In regard to
the pipeline work on Baker, the Administration explained that
all existing pipelines have been lowered and no additional work
should be required other than completion of the street.
Temporary Tax Exemption - U. S. Steel
The information contained in the letter from Mr. G. E. Bradford
of the Realty Development Division of U. S. Steel Corporation,
requesting a temporary tax exemption for the construction of a new
pipe mill at U. S. Steel is in accordance with the provisions of
Resolution No. 514. Item No. 7 of the letter should include that
the new facility will have two 100' x 1550' aisles and one 100' x
400' aisle. After a thorough study of the materials, the Adminis-
tration recommended approval of the temporary exemption.
Mr. Lanham explained that the exemption involved four years,
with the first year requiring no payment to the City. Since the
construction has already begun, the first year would be the present
calendar year. During the next three years, payments would be due.
Councilman Lander moved for approval of the temporary exemption;
Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion.
Mr. Glass of U. S. Steel explained to Council that construction
had started in June, 1976, and should be operational by the first
quarter of 1978. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks and
Hutto
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Ordinance - Mechanical Code
This item has been discussed at several meetings. Scott
Bounds, Assistant City Attorney, explained the changes in the
ordinance made at a recent meeting of the Mechanical Board.
Three basic changes were made. The first was in the years of
experience for the air conditioning contractor and for the
journeyman. In the previous proposed ordinance, an air conditioning
contractor would have been required to have three years practical
experience in the air conditioning contracting business or a degree
in mechanical engineering and one year practical experience with
the degree accounting for two years of the required practical
experience. The Board changed this requirement for a contractor
to three years experience as an air conditioning contractor else-
where, or four years experience as a licensed journeyman, or one
year experience in the contracting business along with a college
degree in engineering or mechanical engineering. The requirements
for a journeyman were changed to two years experience rather than
one year and eliminated the section which allowed that proof of
qualifications could be substituted for practical experience. Now,
an applicant must be an apprentice for two years before applying
for a journeyman's license.
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The second change was the deletion of the provisions including
crimes of moral turpitude, drunkeness, and insanity, which could
have been grounds for revocation or suspension of a license.
The third change was in the insurance requirement. Under the
previous proposed ordinance, the requirement was that if a contrac-
tor's insurance lapsed, the license would be suspended, and, if
the insurance was not renewed within a certain period of time, the
contract must go through the licensing procedure. Rather than sus-
pend the license, the Board has decided to change that section to
make it unlawful to do any contracting without having proper insurance.
The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Kimmons moved for the adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
In regard to Section 161�- 21(f), License Without Examination,
Councilman Kloesel felt that a statement could be added to require
the applicant to show proof of qualifications before an emergency
license is issued. This addition would prevent inexperienced persons
from doing work in Baytown under an emergency license. Mr. Bounds
explained that, in effect, this proof was already required since
the Mechanical Board had to approve all licenses before issuance.
Councilman Kloesel expressed concern that the Inspection Department
might issue these temporary permits without Board approval.
At this point Mayor Gentry stated that the discussion of the
Mechanical Code must be delayed until after the public hearing
scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
"Allen Cannon present.
Public Hearing and Ordinance - Houston Lighting and Power Company's
Request for Reduction of Cost of Service Adjustment and Fuel Cost
Adjustment
Mayor Gentry called the hearing on Houston Lighting and Power
Company's request for reduction in cost of service adjustment and
fuel cost adjustment to order.
Mr. Quin McWhirter, Division Manager of Houston Lighting and
Power Company, explained that the cost of service clause which has
passed last spring included some items which should not have been.
There are some areas under the cost of service adjustment in which
money has been collected that has deviated from the amount which
should have been collected. This deviation was not caused by faulty
arithmetic, but from the formula itself which was created jointly by
HL$P and the Public Service Department of the City of Houston. The
formula contained items which were not intended to be used in calcu-
lating the cost of service adjustment; and, for that reason, HL$P
has filed with the City of Baytown a revision of tariff in order to
remove these items from the cost of service adjustment and, thereby
lower the collection under said clause. This will include a correc-
tion in the base period cost, as well as the amount collected monthly.
In addition to this reduction, there will be a small retroactive rate
reduction for the five months this clause has been in effect. The
excess revenue that has been collected will be returned to the
customers on the December bill.
Councilman Cannon questioned if this was the same proposal that
was causing the controversy in Houston. Mr. McWhirter explained that
there was a newspaper article in Houston that stated HL &P was request-
ing a rate hike. He further explained that the fuel cost adjustment
was higher because of an under - collection a few months ago. In this
regard the article was misleading.
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The Administration recommended approval of the adjustment.
Mayor Gentry then declared the hearing closed.
Councilman Kimmons moved for approval of the ordinance;
Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, Hutto and
Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Kloesel
ORDINANCE NO. 2126
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF
CHAPTER 31, "UTILITIES," BY AMENDING ARTICLE I,
ELECTRICAL SERVICE, BY AMENDING SECTION 31 -6,
FUEL COST AND COST OF SERVICE ADJUSTMENT, BY
REPEALING SUBSECTIONS (b) AND (c) AND BY ADOPTING
NEW SUBSECTIONS (b) AND (c), AMENDING PROVISIONS
RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS IN FUEL COST AND COST OF
SERVICE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO
HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; REPEALING ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Mechanical Code
Following the hearing, Council returned to the discussion of
the Mechanical Code ordinance. Councilman Kloesel continued with
Section 16�- 21(f), License Without Examination. He stated that
the 180 day time limit tends to be restrictive in that it could
eliminate some qualified contractor or journeyman from being
eligible under this section. Mr. Bounds explained that this
provision is intended to give a sufficient length of time in
order to give proof of the quality of work said contractor or
journeyman can provide. Councilman Kloesel stated that 180 days
prior to the effective date could eliminate contractors that have
not been engaged in the business for the past six months. Mr.
Bounds stated that problem could be alleviated by deleting the
word "continuously ". Mayor Gentry stated that he was not certain
that by merely eliminating the word "continuously" the problem
would be solved.
Councilman Hutto stated that from the beginning he has had
mixed emotions concerning this proposed ordinance; particularly
because of the lack of interest on the part of those included,
such as journeymen and contractors. Councilman Kloesel felt that
this disinterest was caused by the lack of representation of
journeymen and contractors on the Board. He pointed out that
there was only one air conditioning contractor on the Board.
Councilman Kimmons pointed out that by eliminating "continuously"
from the grandfather clause without substituting another time period
could qualify someone who has been in the air conditioning contract-
ing business for 180 days ten years ago to obtain a license without
an examination.
Councilman Kloesel moved to amend the motion to add "during
the past five years" to Section 16h -21 (f), and to add "provided
the applicant provides proof that he possesses qualifications stated
hereunder for a journeyman" to Section 16h -12 (f). Councilman
Lander seconded the motion.
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The vote on the amended motion follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Nays: Mayor Gentry
It was pointed out that the effective date of the ordinance
would be ten days from the date of passage. The vote on the
ordinance with the approved changes follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Nays: Mayor Gentry
Abstained: Councilman Cannon
ORDINANCE NO. 2127
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 16'x, "MECHANICAL
CODE," BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION 3(c),
GRANTING THE MECHANICAL BOARD LICENSING POWERS;
BY THE ADOPTION OF REGULATORY MEASURES AND GUIDE-
LINES PERTAINING TO LICENSING; PRESCRIBING A
MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ENTIRE
CHAPTER.
Ordinance - Abandonment of Whiting Street from American Avenue South
to Southern Pacific Railroad
In a letter from Mr. Robert E. Peterson, Board Chairman of the
Lee College Board of Regents, the Board requested that the portion
of Whiting Street from American Avenue south to the Southern Pacific
Railroad right of way be closed and deeded to Lee College. The
Board's reason for the request is to make it possible to provide more
efficient and economic electrical service. The College now owns
the HL$P property which fronts on Pruett Street. Mr. Lanham explained
that in 1963 the City Council adopted a resolution as a guide for the
abandonment of rights of way, easements, etc. It provides that the
City will obtain an appraisal of the land involved; however, it also
provides that payment may be waived by Council if the applying
entity is a charitable organization. All the utility companies have
been contacted regarding the possibility of closing said street.
Each stated a need for an easement across the property; therefore,
no structures could be built in this area.
Councilman Kloesel stated that he was in favor of this transfer,
but he did not understand what enhancement it would offer since no
structures could be built there. Mayor Gentry requested that Mr.
Peterson explain the necessity for this street to be closed.
Mr. Peterson responded that Lee College had procured the HL$P
property approximately two years ago with the intent of enlarging
the campus. The HL$P building is presently being used for a fine
arts building. Mr. Peterson then referred to a drawing of the area
in question which showed two structures under construction - a
maintenance building and a vehicle garage. The immediate need for
the property is to provide electrical service to the two new buildings.
The service will come from a transformer on the main campus across
Whiting Street. Another need concerns the safety of students and
college employees who cross the area at various times during the day.
Since the only use of that portion of the street is for access to
the campus, Mr. Peterson stated there seemed to be no need for the
City to maintain it.
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In 1973 the City spent approximately $3,400 paving that portion
of Whiting Street. The Administration recommended that the City
should recover at least the cost of paving for closing the street.
Councilman Kloesel suggested that perhaps in lieu of Lee
College reimbursing the City for the closing of the street, an
exchange of educational facilities, etc. could be negotiated for
such things as fire classes, police classes, etc.
Mayor Gentry questioned whether Lee College could be considered
a charitable institution and could be exempt from any payment in
accordance with said resolution. Mr. Lanham explained that any
entity desiring the City to abandon a portion of its property must
first make application to the City Manager. Secondly, an appraisal
must be made, said appraisal revealed a fair market value of
$5,700. If Council chooses to abandon property, the benefited
group must make payment to the City commensurate with the value of
said group's abutting property; however, Council may waive payment
if the applicant is a charitable institution. Mr. Peterson stated
that there has never been any cause to determine whether or not
Lee College is a charitable institution. Mayor Gentry stated that
payment could not be waived under the provisions of the resolution
unless such a determination had been made. Councilman Kloesel
suggested that the resolution be amended to include the public
schools and the college district.
Councilman Hutto asked if it would be possible to close the
street and deed it to Lee College at no cost. Mayor Gentry
explained that payment could be waived only if the applicant was
a charitable institution.
Councilman Kloesel moved to abandon the street and deed it to
Lee College at no cost. Mayor Gentry suggested that perhaps the
street could be closed, but not deeded to Lee College. Councilman
Kimmons explained that if the property were not deeded to Lee College,
it would not be possible under HL &P's regulations for the college to
carry power over that area.
Councilman Cannon explained that he was in favor or working
with other governmental entities, but he was concerned with the
fact that Lee College covers a different group of taxpayers than
the City. He further stated that he would support closing the street
at a payment of fair market value and, if each governing body covered
the same group of taxpayers, then he would be in favor of closing the
street at no cost to the college if it legal.
Councilman Kloesel restated his motion -- to abandon the street
and deed it to Lee College at no cost; Councilman Kimmons seconded
the motion.
Since the proposed ordinance did not meet the specifications
of the motion, Councilman Kloesel changed the motion to instruct the
Administration to prepare an ordinance, along with any other neces-
sary instruments, to abandon Whiting Street from American Avenue
south to the Southern Pacific Railroad and deed it to Lee College
at no cost; Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion.
Mr. Richardson stated that he would further research the
propriety of giving City property away -- it is one situation
to abandon a street for use and another to give an interest in
real property. An ordinance will be prepared, along with a brief
for Council consideration. If the property can be added, instru-
ments will be prepared retaining easements across said property.
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At this point since Council had no objections to the prepa-
ration of the ordinance, Councilmen Kloesel and Kimmons withdrew
the motion and second, respectively.
Award Bid - Installation of Gasoline Tank and Pump at the Park
Service Center
Three bids were received for the purchase of a gasoline tank
and pump for the Park Service Center. The tabulation follows:
BIDDER:
T$L
PUMP SERV.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Total Price
I. Move, clean
& coat tank
$
327.50
II. Reset tank &
install
$
2,000.00
OPW system
III. Install new
gasoline
$
900.00
PUMP
TOTAL
BID
$
3,227.50
OPTION TO ITEM I.
$
642.00
MFG. MAKE & MODEL
LOCATION OF NEAREST
PARTS /SERVICE: Houston, Tex.
WARRANTY:
COMPLETION TIME: 30 days
HOLLEY'S, INC. PEC, INC.
Total Price Total Price
$ 225.00 $ 1,025.00
$ 2,968.00 $ 3,590.00
$ 573.00 $ 300.00
$ 3,766.50 $ 4,915.00
$ 665.00
Wayne Model
10
$ 1,025.00
Gasboy #290
Houston, Tex. Houston,Tex.
1 year 1 year
30- 45days 30 days
The low bid was that of T & L Pump Service. The Administration sug-
gested the acceptance of bid items two and three and the option for
a new tank. The bid for a new tank is $642.00; whereas, the bid to
remove, clean and repair the old tank is $327.50. Therefore, the
Administration recommended awarding the bid to T $ L Pump Service
in the amount of $3,542 including the option for a new tank.
Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of 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. 2128
AN ORDINANCE OF
. BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
COMPANY FOR THE
AND PUMP AT THE
BAYTOWN BID NO.
PAYMENT BY THE
BELOW.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ACCEPTING THE BID OF T & L PUMP
INSTALLATION OF A GASOLINE TANK
PARK SERVICE CENTER, CITY OF
7611 -17; AND AUTHORIZING THE
"'ITY FOR EACH ITEM AS SET OUT
Award Bid - Purchase of Miscellaneous Tractors
Nine bids were received for the purchase of miscellaneous
tractors. The tabulation is as follows:
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BIDDER:
JIM BALL INT'L, INC.
SRCTION QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
I. 2
Ind. Tractor Mowers
$ 7,870.43 $ 15,740.86
II. 1
Lawn Mower Tractor
$ 1,954.45
III. 1
Tractor Mower
No Bid
MFG. MAKE $ MODEL:
SECTION I
IH 2400 - Mott Mower
SECTION II
IH 1650 - Cadet
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Baytown, Texas
WARRANTY:
1 year
DELIVERY: SECTION
I
3 days
SECTION
II
3 days
BIDDER:
LANSDOWNE -MOODY CO., INC.
SECTION QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
I. 2
Ind. Tractor Mowers
$ 7,939.00 $ 15,878.00
II. 1
Lawn Mower Tractor
No Bid
III. 1
Tractor Mower
No Bid
MFG. MAKE $ MODEL:
SECTION I
Ford 4100
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Houston, Texas
WARRANTY:
1 year
DELIVERY: SECTION
I
10 -90 days
BIDDER:
HYCO EQUIPMENT, INC.
SMCTION UAQ NTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
I. 2
Ind. Tractor Mowers
$ 8,157.00 $ 16,314.00
II. 1
Lawn Mower Tractor
No Bid
III. 1
Tractor Mower
No Bid
MFG. MAKE $ MODEL:
SECTION I
JD 302 -Mower 25A
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Houston, Texas
WARRANTY:
1 year
DELIVERY: SECTION
I
60 -90 days
BIDDER:
PLAINS MACHINERY COMPANY
SECTION QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit rice Total Price
I. 2
Ind. Tractor Mowers
$ 8,604.01 $ 17,208.02
II. 1
Lawn Mower Tractor
No Bid
III. 1
Tractor Mower
No Bid
MFG. MAKE $ MODEL:
SECTION I
IH 2400B
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Houston, Texas
WARRANTY:
6 months
DELIVERY: SECTION
I
30 days
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BIDDER:
V.P. TRACTOR $ EQUIPMENT
S TION
UAL NTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
I.
2
Ind. Tractor Mowers
$ 8,636.00 $ 17,272.00
II.
1
Lawn Mower Tractor
2,200.00
III.
1
Tractor Mower
No Bid
MFG. MAKE
& MODEL:
SECTION I
Ford 4100 - 917 Mower
SECTION II
Ford - LGT 165
NEAREST PARTS
/SERVICE:
Rosenburg, Texas
WARRANTY:
1 year
DELIVERY:
SECTION
I
1 - 120 days
SECTION
II
1 day
BIDDER:
TRINITY VALLEY TRACTORS
SECTION
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
I.
2
Ind. Tractor Mowers
$ 8,719.00 $ 17,438.00
II.
1
Lawn Mower Tractor
No Bid
III.
1
Tractor Mower
No Bid
MFG. MAKE
& MODEL:
SECTION I
Ford 4100 - 917 Mower
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Dayton, Texas
WARRANTY:
1 year
DELIVERY:
SECTION
I
30 days
BIDDER:
GOLDTHWAITE'S OF HOUSTON
SECTION
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
I.
2
Ind. Tractor Mowers
No Bid
II.
1
Lawn Mower Tractor
No Bid
III.
1
Tractor Mower
$ 4,250.00
MFG. MAKE
$ MODEL:
SECTION III
Excel Hustler 272A
NEAREST PARTS
/SERVICE:
Houston, Texas
WARRANTY:
1 year
DELIVERY:
SECTION
III
5 days
BIDDER:
WATSON DISTRIBUTING CO.
SECTION
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
I.
2
Ind. Tractor Mowers
No Bid
II.
1
Lawn Mower Tractor
$ 3,041.00
III.
1
Tractor Mower
$ 3,736.00
MFG. MAKE
$ MODEL:
SECTION II
Jacobsen GT -1650
SECTION III
Jacobsen Out Front 72
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Houston, Texas
WARRANTY:
1 year
DELIVERY:
SECTION
II
30 days
SECTION
III
7 -10 days
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BIDDER: AIR COOLED ENGINE
SECTION UQ ANTITY DESCRIPTION Unit Price Total Price
I. 2 Ind. Tractor Mowers
II. 1 Lawn Mower Tractor
III. 1 Tractor Mower
MFG. MAKE & MODEL: SECTION II
SECTION III
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
WARRANTY:
DELIVERY: SECTION II
SECTION III
No Bid
$ 1,688.91
$ 4,601.50
Wheel Horse C -160
Hustler 272A
Baytown, Texas
1 year
1 day
7 days
Section I of the bid is for two large mowers to be used for mowing
large areas. The low bid for Section I is that of Jim Ball Interna-
tional in the amount of $15,740.86. Section II is a lawn mower
tractor to be used in mowing around the water and treatment plants.
The low bidder for Section II is Air Cooled Engines in the amount
of $1,688.91. Section III, tractor mower, will be used for mowing
small areas, such as the area around city hall. Watson Distributing
Company is the low bidder on Section'III in the amount of $3,637.00.
The Administration recommended awarding the bid to the low bidder
for each section.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Hutto seconded the motion.
Mayor Gentry questioned if the prices quoted in the bid,were
normal costs since Section III for a tractor mower to be used for
mowing small areas was $3,637. Don Cooke, Purchasing Agent for
the City, explained that this particular mower was highly specialized
offering more manueverability than the average mower. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2129
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MISCEL-
LANEOUS TRACTORS BY ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF JIM BALL
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR SECTION NO. I, AIR COOLED
ENGINE SERVICE & SUPPLY FOR SECTION NO. II, AND
WATSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOR SECTION NO. III
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7611 -10; AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR
EACH SECTION AS SET OUT BELOW.
Award Bid - Purchase of Barricade Lights
Eleven bids were received by the City for the purchase of
barricade lights. The tabulation follows:
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BIDDER:
BARCO RUN. PRO. INC.
THE PLANK CO.
ANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
Unit Price Total Price
150
Barricade Lights
$ 8.50 $ 1,275.00
$ 9.40 $ 1,410.00
MFG. MAKE
$ MODEL:
Nightflasher NF -5001
Nightflasher Blinker
WARRANTY:
2 years
2 years
DELIVERY:
14 days
7 days
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Omaha, NE
Houston, Texas
BIDDER:
FLASHER RENTAL, INC.
CADILLAC PLASTIC CO.
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
Unit Price Total Price
150
Barricade Lights
$ 9.60 $ 1,440.00
$ 9.81 $ 1,471.50
MFG. MAKE
$ MODEL:
Empco Lite #100
Esco Lite #10 -60P
WARRANTY:
2 years
1 year
DELIVERY:
10 days
14 days
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
BIDDER:
MICHAEL TODD $ CO. INC.
SAFETY LIGHTS CO.
TRNT-ITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
Unit
Price Total Price
150
Barricade Lights
$ 10.25 $ 1,537.50
$ 11.20 $ 1,680.00
MFG. MAKE
g MODEL:
Michael Todd $ Co.
Royal Div. Paralta7000
WARRANTY:
1 year
90 days circuitry
DELIVERY:-
From stock
As required
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
San Antonio, Texas
Houston, Texas
BIDDER:
MODUS OPERANDI, UNL.
ABC MFG.
TITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
Unit Price Total Price
150
Barricade Lights
$ 11.50 $ 1,725.00
$ 11.95 $ 1,792.50
MFG. MAKE
$ MODEL:
ESCO #10600P
Dietz Type A
WARRANTY:
Factory
Not Available
DELIVERY:
30 days
10 -15 days
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Houston, Texas
Raleigh, Miss.
BIDDER:
M -S SALES
VEPED TRAFFIC CON. INC.
UANTITY
DESCRIPTION
Unit Price Total Price
Unit Price Total Price
150
MFG. MAKE
Barricade Lights
0 MODEL:
$ 12.32 $ 1,848.00
Pyralite #800 PC
$ 14.40 $ 2,160.00
Blinker Light NF5001
WARRANTY:
2 years on circuits
90 days
DELIVERY:
10 -14 days
14 days
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Addison, Ill.
Oklahoma City, Okla.
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BIDDER: W. S. DARLEY & CO.
TY DESCRIPTION Unit rice Total Price
150 Barricade Lights $ 14.85 $ 2,227.50
MFG. MAKE & MODEL: Photocell #P473
WARRANTY:
DELIVERY:
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
Not available
14 -21 days
Melrose Park, Ill.
The low bidder is Barco Municipal Products, Inc., in the amount of
$1,275.00. The Administration recommended approval of the low bid.
Councilman Kimmons moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Lanham explained
that when bids were taken last year for both the barricades and
the lights, the total bid was approximately $6,000; whereas, when
the City was renting the same equipment, the amount spent was
approximately $12,000 per year. It was also pointed out that
only three or four units are stolen per month. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2130
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BARCO
MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
ESTIMATED QUANTITY OF BARRICADE LIGHTS ON A
UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE
PAID UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Award Bid - Radiator Repair Service
Two bids were received for radiator repair service. The tabu-
lation follows:
AUTO ELECTRIC RADIATOR SERVICE
BIDDER: CORE-PR R AIR PRICE
DESCRIPTION SIZE Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price
Cleaning, rodding, Small $ 18.50 $ 1,110.00
and repairing Medium $ 38.50 $ 2,310.00
Large $ 70.00 $ 4,200.00
TOTAL BID $List less 30% $ 7,620.00
LOCATION NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE: Baytown, Texas
BIDDER:
D SS I'PTION
Cleaning, rodding,
and repairing
TUCKER RADIATOR SHOP
CORE PRICE REPAIR PRICE
SIZE Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Pric. _
Small
Medium
Large
TOTAL BID
$List less 25%
LOCATION NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE: Baytown, Texas
24.00 $ 1,440.00
48.00 $ 2,880.00
95.00 $ 5,700.00
$10;020.00
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The low bid is that of Auto Electric Radiator Service. Their bid
for an estimated quantity of repairs is $7,620.00. Their core
price is the list price less 300. The Administration checked with
both bidders and found that both had quoted the same list price;
thus, the bid of Auto Electric Radiator Service is the better bid.
The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance awarding
the bid to Auto Electric Radiator Service.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for the adoption of 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. 2131
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF AUTO ELECTRIC
$ RADIATOR SERVICE FOR RADIATOR REPAIR SERVICE ON
A UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE
PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES REPAIRED
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Award Bid - Purchase of Vacuum Street Sweeper
Four bids were received for the purchase of a vacuum street
sweeper. The tabulation follows:
BIDDER:
Q�3i ANT I TY
DESCRIPTION
1 Vacuum Street Sweeper
MFG. MAKE $ MODEL:
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
WARRANTY:
DELIVERY:
BIDDER:
U TITY
DESCRIPTION
1 Vacuum Street Sweeper
MFG. MAKE & MODEL:
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE:
WARRANTY.
DELIVERY:
BDM E UIP. CO. GULF STATE CRANE
TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PR
$ 34,855.00*
TYMCO Sweeper
Houston, Texas
90 days- Sweeper
1 yr. or 12,000
miles -Truck
60 -75 cal. days
*Does Not ?Meet
Specifications
DALLAS BRUSH MFG.
TOTAL PRICE
$ 38,970.00
$ 37,990.00
Elgin Whirlwind
Houston, Texas
180 days
90 cal. days
R.B. EVERETT CO.
TOTAL PRICE
$ 39,895.20
Vacu -Sweep Mark IV Ecolotec Vacu -Sweep
Dallas, Texas
1 year
20 -30 cal. days
Houston, Texas
1 year
60 -90 cal. days
The low bid that meets specifications is that of Gulf State Crane
for an Elgin Whirlwind Street Sweeper in the amount of $37,990. The
Administration recommended awarding the bid to Gulf State Crane. This
purchase will be financed with Revenue Sharing Funds. The street
sweeper being purchased is a vacuum -type sweeper which should do a
better job than the old model and can also be used for cleaning storm
sewer inlets.
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Councilman Lander moved for approval of the ordinance;
Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion.
Mayor Gentry questioned why the low bidder did not meet
specifications. The Administration explained that BDM Equipment
Company bid the sweeper on hand rather than choosing a model that
would meet the specifications. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, Hutto and
Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Kloesel
ORDINANCE NO. 2132
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF GULF STATE
CRANE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ONE VACUUM STREET SWEEPER, CITY OF BAYTOWN BID
NO. 7611 -22 AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -SEVEN THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED AND N01100 ($37,990.00) DOLLARS.
Award Bid - Purchase of Backhoe Tractor Loaders
Seven Bids were received on this equipment. This is the
bid that was rejected at a previous meeting and rebid. The
tabulation follows:
BIDDER:
UQ ANTITY
DESCRIPTION
HYCO
EQUIPMENT,
INC.
JIM
BALL
INT'Lo
INC.
Unit
Total
Price
unit
rice
Total
Frice
2 Backhoe Loader $16,081.92 $32,163.84 $16,523.93 $33,047.86 _
MFG. MAKE & MODEL: JD 410
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE: Houston, Texas
WARRANTY:
DELIVERY:
BIDDER:
NT TY DESCRIPTION
1 year
30 -60 days
Intl. 3500A
Baytown, Texas
1 year
30 days
PLAINS MACHINERY CO. LANSDOWNE -MOODY CO. INC.
Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price
2 Backhoe Loader $16,668.75 $ 33,337.50 $19,456.00 $ 38,912.00
MFG. MAKE $ MODEL: Int'l. 3500A
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE: Houston, Texas
WARRANTY:
DELIVERY:
6 months
30 -60 days
Ford 6500
Houston, Texas
1 year
15 days
BIDDER: V.P. TRACTOR $ EQUIP. TRINITY VALLEY TRACTOR
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price
2 Backhoe Loader $19,500.00 $ 39,000.00 $19,900.00 $ 39,800.00
MFG. MAKE $ MODEL: Ford 6500
NEAREST PARTS /SERVICE: Rosenburg, Texas
WARRANTY:
6 months
Ford EF1115
Dayton, Texas
1 year
DELIVERY: 7 -10 days 30 days
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The low bid is that of Hyco Equipment, Inc., for a John Deere Model
410 in the amount of $32,163.84. The Administration recommended
awarding the bid to Hyco Equipment, Inc.
Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Hutto seconded the motion.
In response to a question, the Administration explained that
the low bid received on the previous bid was approximately $100
more than the bid received at this time. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2133
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HYCO EQUIPMENT,
INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO BACKHOE TRACTOR LOADERS,
CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7611 -23 AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THIRTY -TWO
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY -THREE AND 84/100
($32,163.84) DOLLARS.
Change Order No. 2 - 1976 Street Improvement Proeram
This would delete the portion of Hunnicutt Street from the
recently approved paving program and add it to the present contract
with Brown and Root that is nearing completion. This is the portion
of Hunnicutt where the City has recently installed both new storm
sewer and sanitary sewer lines and is now in urgent need of repair.
Several months ago Brown and Root was contacted about adding this
street to the present contract and they were not interested. Since
the City had already added approximately 25% to their contract, Brown
and Root could not be forced to make this addition. Recently, Brown
and Root has indicated that they would be willing to add Hunnicutt
Street to the contract at an estimated cost of $43,577.50. The
Administration recommended removing Hunnicutt Street from the present
plan and including it in the contract with Brown and Root. Another
reason for proceeding in this manner, other than the fact that
Brown and Root can begin construction next week, is that the engin-
eering department needs to expedite plans and specifications for
Item No. 19, Community Development Act Projects, if that item is
passed.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman
Wilbanks seconded the motion,
Councilman Kloesel stated that in his opinion the City should
take bids on this project. He made note of Nebraska Street which
was done about three or four years ago by Brown and Root and now has
water leaking up through cracks in the surface. He also stated that
he was not satisfied with the topping on Mississippi. He further
stated that sometimes when a competitive bid is received for an
addition to the contract, the work could be highly competitive;
therefore, he stated that he could not support the motion.
Councilman Cannon stated that all work of this nature was bid
on the same specifications and it was up to the City's Engineering
Department to inspect the work and see that it is up to par. In
regard to Nebraska Street cracking, this cannot totally be blamed
on the contractor or the construction since in 1971 the City was
not requiring the contractor to lime stabilize the sub -base. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, Hutto and
Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
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ORDINANCE NO. 2134
AN ORDINANCE OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
TO THE CONTRACT
CONSTRUCTION OF
PROGRAM AND PRO'
HEREOF.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
WITH BROWN $ ROOT, INC. FOR THE
PHASE I, 1976 STREET IMPROVEMENT
VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
Agreement - Baytown Ambulance Co., Inc.
This is the renewal of the contract which has been in
existence for several years. It actually expired several months
ago. The City owns the radio equipment and leases it to Baytown
Ambulance Co., Inc. for $1.00 per year. The City is responsible
for the maintenance of the equipment. This provision is part of
the contract with Baytown Ambulance Company. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Kloesel moved for the adoption of 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. 2135
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
BAYTOWN AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC. AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Final Payment - Sliplining Contract No. 76 -2
This contract is for the sliplining of sanitary sewer lines
on Scenic, McKinney Road, Highway 146, Grantham, Mayhaw, and
Lloyd Lane. The total cost was $141,647 with an overrun of $6,009
due to the addition of 430' of line on Tenth Street. The Adminis-
tration recommended acceptance of the work and authorization for
final payment to the contractor.
Councilman Hutto moved for approval of 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. 2136
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE SLIP -
LINING OF SANITARY SEWER LINES BY CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC. FINDING THAT THE WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING
THE CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE;
AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID CHANNEL
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Ordinance - Stop Intersections
All of these streets intersect Loop 201 or Loop 201 feeders.
These stop intersections need to be authorized at this time so that
the City will be ready to install the signs when Loop 201 is
completed. These intersections have been studied and approved
by the Citizen's Traffic Council. The Administration concurred
with the recommendation of the Council's Traffic Committee.
Councilman Kimmons made the motion to adopt the ordinance;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
Councilman Kloesel stated that it appeared all the intersections
were from streets feeding off Loop 201 instead of onto the loop.
Mr. Lanham explained that at the present time the only roads open
will be feeder roads since it is uncertain when construction will
begin on the loop. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2137
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 1100 ($200.00)
DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Resolution No. 552 - Community Development Act Projects
The City has been informed by Harris County that its share of
Community Development Funds is $299,064. The City has ninety (90)
days in which to prepare plans and specifications, receive bids,
and execute contracts. Of this time fifteen (15) days have already
passed. A list of recommended projects which was derived from
the hearing held by both the Planning Department and the City Council
was included in the packet. Projects include the paving of West
Republic Avenue; construction of pedestrian ways on West Texas
Avenue and Laredo Street; demolition of structures in the target
area; and storm sewer projects on Laredo Street, West Republic
Avenue, West Gulf Avenue, West Humble Avenue, Fortinberry Street,
Hunter Street and Granville Street. These projects total approxi-
mately $20,000 more than the funds available, but the estimates
could be somewhat high. If, after taking bids, the total is still
over the allotted funds, the Administration will recommend that
Hunter Street be removed from the project list and be done with
city forces. It is necessary to act on this item at this meeting.
The Engineering Department is ready to begin preparation of plans
so that the deadlines can be met.
Councilman Kloesel moved for approval of the resolution;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 552
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE TARGET AREA AND
PROPOSED USES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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Advertise for Bids - Contract No. 76 -30, Sandblasting and Painting
of Ground Storage Tank
A contract was awarded for this project about a month ago to
Norville H. Phillips. Mr. Phillips, a local painter, was unable to
meet the bond requirements of the specifications. The Administration
recommended that the specifications be revised, that authorization
be made for the advertisement to rebid this project, and that a
portion of Mr. Phillips' bid bond be retained to cover the
advertising for said bid.
Councilman Kimmons moved to approve the recommendation of the
Administration, Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Advertise for Bids - Additional Blower and Motor for the West Main
Sewage Treatment Plant
During the past summer there were several breakdowns at the
West Main Sewage Treatment Plant. The Administration feels that it
is necessary to purchase a spare blower and motor. The estimated
cost of the equipment is approximately $12,000 and will be financed
with bond funds. The Administration recommended authorization to
advertise for bids.
Councilman Cannon moved to authorize the Administration to
advertise for bids; Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion. The
vote follows: 7
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Emergency Item - Authorize Emergency Repair of Sanitary Sewer Lines
along the West Bank of Goose Creek Stream
Mr. Ken Powers, City Engineer, explained that the problem area
is in the vicinity of the Goose Creek Country Club. The trunk line
of the sanitary sewer line which begins at Baker Road and follows
Goose Creek through the Country Club and on to Garth Road is the
line in question. Several bank failures have occurred along Goose
Creek in the limits of the Country Club property. Due to the
failures last weekend the city's 21" concrete sanitary sewer line
is now exposed. Mr. Powers proposed to remedy the problem by having
wooden pilings driven between the sanitary sewer and the creek and
build a bulkhead to cement stabilize the sewer into the bank. The
Harris County Flood Control District has been contacted to have
work done on the creek itself since there are approximately twelve
other failures in that area on both sides of the creek.
Mayor Gentry inquired as to the reason for this problem since
apparently there had been no work performed in the area to cause '.
the formation to move. Councilman Lander suggested that perhaps
the problem could be attributed to a dry summer. Mr. Powers
stated that he was too inexperienced in this type problem to give
an answer, but the Flood Control District had staff hydrologists to
solve such problems. Mayor Gentry inquired if this emergency repair
work would solve the problem. Mr. Powers responded that the work
would stabilize the sanitary sewer.
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Councilman Cannon inquired as to what safeguards were in the
specifications when the pipe was installed. or
out that the blame could not be placed on the Mcontractoryorotheed
Pipe since both banks are failing. The fault could lie with the
design of the pipe installation. Mr. Powers explained that in
some areas the pipe was placed quite near the bank for various
"' reason; however, those areas were stabilized and placed on special
bedding. In the problem area there was no special bedding, but
the ground was compacted before the line was installed. This
compacted area is still in place, the area that has failed is
that between the pipe and the creek. Mr. Powers further explained
that the proposed wooden pilings would be 12" in diameter and
would be treated so that in indefinite life span could be
expected.
Mayor Gentry stated that he would like to pursue the idea of
having a hydrologist to analyze the problems that are occurring
in this vicinity.
The Administration recommended that Council authorize the
emergency repair of this line on an hourly cost basis. The total
estimate is approximately $5,500.
Councilman Kloesel moved to authorize the emergency repair
of said sanitary sewer line; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
77 Committee Reports
Councilwoman Wilbanks requested that the discussion of the
Houston - Galveston Area Council as an aging agency be continued
from the previous meeting. A decision has been made in Austin to
appoint Houston as a second area aging agency. Baytown will now
be included in that agency for any funding. There will be no
link between Houston and H -GAC. Therefore, the appointments made
previously to H -GAC will no longer be active in that capacity.
Mayor Gentry stated that an assistant to Mayor Hofheinz had con-
tacted him and asked him to appoint someone to represent him at
a meeting with Houston. Since it was such a short notice, Mayor
Gentry requested that Mr. Lanham send a staff person to the meeting.
Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, attended the meeting. The
meeting was not an organizational meeting since Houston had not
been formally appointed as a second area aging agency. At the
meeting areas which could be of concern to the committee were
discussed. Since the committee still desires the City of Baytown
to send a representative, Mayor Gentry suggested that Mayor
Hofheinz' assistant be contacted in that regard. He stated that
the same criteria for selection of committee members would
probably be used in this instance as in H -GAC; that is, a
provided of services and a consumer of services. If Houston
wants Mayor Gentry to make such appointments, he stated that he
would have no objections to appointing the same persons that
were previously appointed by Mrs. Wilbanks.
Unfinished.Business
None.
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Recess and Reconvene
Mayor Gentry recessed the land acquisitionession
for the discussion of person nel
that
When the open meetia$ rdapplicantsafortthedposition
after interviewing sever qualified
of Chief of Police, he would like to recommend the promotion of
the Assistant Chief, BoaTurn�r21o672eoposition of Chief of
Police at an annual salary o
Councilman Kloesel moved that Assistant Chief Bo Turner be
confirmed as Chief of Police; Councilman Hutto seconded the
fo
motion. The vote Wilbanks,
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
A_dj ourn
There being no ncilmanbKloesel secondedathe motion. Councilman Cannon
The vote
moved to adjourn; Cou
follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Hutto and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
APPROVED:
ileen . Ha11, City Clerk
/I � �.Ll �./ L&=.I -R-
Bryant, Deputy
sue.