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1978 01 26 CC Minutes80126 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN January 26, 1978 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session, Thursday, January 26, 1978, 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 Dan Savage Scott Bounds Karen Petru Absent: Eileen P. Hall Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Clerk City Clerk Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invo- cation was offered by Mayor Gentry. Approve Minutes Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 12, 1978, and ratification of actions taken concerning each of the matters listed on the agenda of said meeting; Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: None Receive Petitions None. City Manager's Report 1977 -78 Budget - The 1977 -78 budget includes funds for reroofing the City Hall Building. There are several leaks in this building and plans are being prepared for the reroofing of the City Hall building, and the Administration expects to advertise for bids for this project next week. Waste Control Order - The Administration has received information that an application to operate a small sewage treatment plant has been filed with the State Department of Water Resources. This plant would be a very small plant, 1,500 gallons per day, which would be equivalent to four or five residences. The plant is to discharge the effluent into the road ditches on Thompson Road and ultimately into Spring Gulley and then into Burnett Bay. The plant will serve an industrial plant located north of Interstate 10 and east of Thompson Road near where Ellis School Road intersects. The Administration inquired as to the position Council would like to take in this matter when it is considered by the Texas Department of Water Resources. 80126 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Mayor Gentry inquired as to other alternatives to discharging the effluent into Spring Gulley and ultimately Burnett Bay. Mr. Lanham explained that the neighborhood is near McNair and could go that route or another possibility would be to pipe the effluent to the San Jacinto River, but this would not be economical for that size plant. Council expressed the desire to oppose the application and ask that the applicants look for some other source to dispose of the effluent from their neighborhood. Council does not have any objection of the neighborhood having a plant or a system, but the problem is disposing of the effluent. Mr. Lanham said that the Administration will notify the State Department of Water Resources of the City of Baytown's position. Sliplining Contract - The contractors have not been able to make much progress in the past couple of weeks due to the weather. The contractor has installed almost 600 feet of five inch liner in the easement between Lindenwood and Idlewood and about 670 feet in the easement north of Maplewood. He has also made twelve service connections in that area. Sports Complex - Very little has been accomplished at the Sports Complex due to the weather. The maintenance building is finished except for the installation of the roofing and the small building that will house the concession area, scorekeeper and the restrooms is approximately half completed. The contractor completed a lot of dirt work before the wet weather set in and provided for the area to drain. Bayway Water Line - New service lines are being installed to the homes and businesses on the side opposite where the line is located. Market Street Bridge Project - The last of the box beams should be in place this week and this will complete the structural work on the bridge. Work will start next week on the forming and pouring of the deck, the walkway and rails. The ramp into the high school parking lot and two lanes on the new part of Market Street have been opened on a limited basis for use by school buses and students. The completion date has been moved to the middle of March due to the bad weather. Consider Statement of Houston Lighting and Power Company Cost of Service Adjustment and Fuel Cost Adjustment for February, 1978 Council received a copy of a letter from Quin McWhirter, District Manager of Houston Lighting and Power Company, concerning that company's proposed Fuel Cost Adjustment and Cost of Service Adjustment Factors for the month of February, 1978. The fuel cost adjustment is an increase of $0.36 for 1,000 kwh and the cost of service adjustment is an increase of $0.03 which results in an increase in the sales tax of $0.02. The total increase of $0.41 per 1,000 kwh is largely due to an increase in fuel costs. 80126 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Consider the Carter Oil Company's Application for Temporary Industrict District Exemption as Provided Under City of Baytown Resolution No. 514 Council received a copy of a letter from Mr. R. E. Lee, Manager of the Exxon Coal Liquefaction Pilot Plant, which will be built by the Carter Oil Company just south of Baker Road. Construction on this proposed $110,000,000.00 project is scheduled to begin in April of 1978, with preliminary site work commencing in February. The anticipated completion date is December, 1979. In his letter, Mr. Lee requests that the Carter Oil Company be granted a temporary exemption from property tax as provided under Section 5 of Resolution No. 514. The Administration felt that the Carter Oil Company is eligible for the exemption under the provisions of Section 5 of the Industrial District Resolution, and the Administration recommended approval of the request. Councilman Kimmons moved to approve the Carter Oil Company's request for exemption; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel inquired if this is a joint venture with Exxon Research. Mr. Lanham explained that it is a joint venture of Carter Oil Company, which is a subsidiary of Exxon, Phillips Petroleum Company, the U. S. Energy Research and Development Administration, and the Electric Power Research Institute. The United States Energy Research and Development Administration is funding fifty (50%) percent of the project. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: None Ordinance - Calling the Municipal Election for Saturday, April 1, 1978 The Texas Election Code provides that municipal elections be held on certain dates each year. In accordance with this law, the proposed ordinance provides that the annual municipal election be held on Saturday, April 1, 1978. During this election, the voters will determine the Council representatives for District Nos. 1, 4 and 5. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2396 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1978, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE (3) COUNCILMEN FROM THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS NOS. ONE (1) , FOUR (4) , AND FIVE (5) ; PRO- VIDING FOR ELECTION OFFICERS; DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION; PRESCRIBING THE HOURS; PROVIDING FOR A CANVASSING BOARD FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE. 80126 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Ordinance - Repealing Section Nos. 34 -1 and 34 -2 of the Code of Ordinances to Eliminate the Issuance of Tank Truck Permits Since the last Council meeting, the Administration had conversed with representatives of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority who had indicated that discharge from these tank trucks would be accepted at their Bayport facility. The cost will be greater than what the City of Baytown has been charging. Waste from the tank trucks may also be disposed of at local landfills. Mr. Lanham explained that to give Council some idea of how the problem is growing, in December 158 tank truck loads were dumped at the City of Baytown's treatment plant, and up to this date in January, the loads have increased to 183. Mr. Lanham explained that the City of Baytown recognizes this as an important service to the community, but the City of Baytown's plants are not built and not sized to take care of this kind of water. The Administra- tion recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel inquired if the Administration had discussed this matter with the companies involved. Mr. Lanham explained that the companies were not contacted directly, but there have been articles in the paper con- cerning this. Mr. Lanham explained that the companies will not be cut off from this service until ten days after the ordinance is in effect. The companies will be notified that this service will be cut off and a refund will be given to those who purchased tickets prior to this time. Councilman Kloesel felt that the companies should have been contacted in this regard, and he felt that the distance involved might present a problem for these tank truck companies. Mr. Lanham explained that there is a Bayport plant which is located in the Bayport Industrial Area, two locations in Houston and also one plant in Liberty. Seventeen (17) permits have been issued to the tank truck companies operating in Baytown. Gary Anderson, Acting Public Works Director, explained that the tank truck companies have to give the truck number and license number for each truck that is licensed under their permits and only those trucks which are licensed can avail them- selves of the City of Baytown's facilities, but there is no way for the City to govern where these waste products come from. Mayor Gentry asked Gary Anderson if these companies are aware of the problems caused by the wastes discharged by these tank trucks. Mr. Anderson said that the Adminis- tration had talked with these people in the past regarding the problems that the City was experiencing at our treat- ment plants as a result of their waste discharge, and when the trucks were switched from the West Main Treatment Plant to the East District Treatment Plant, it was explained at that time that the City was experiencing problems. Therefore, the switch would be made so that the City could compare the two facilities and determine if the tank trucks discharge was causing the problems. Mayor Gentry inquired if the companies are aware that with the switch, the City is now experiencing the same difficulties at the East District Treatment Plant which the City feels is related to the tank truck discharge. Mr. Anderson said that the Administration has talked directly with the tank truck operators since the switch to tell them that the City is experiencing the same problems at the East District Treatment Plant. 80126 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Councilman Hutto commented that he would prefer to give the tank truck companies more than ten days notice; Councilman Kloesel concurred. Mr. Lanham suggested giving the companies 30 days notice. Councilman Kimmons moved for adoption of the ordinance with an effective date of 30 days; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel felt that the companies should be notified in writing or by registered mail. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2397 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 34, "WASTE DISPOSAL," BY PROHIBITING WASTE DISCHARGE FROM TANK TRUCKS INTO THE SEWERS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND BY ABOLISHING TANK TRUCK PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM FINE OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment to Channel Construction Company for Sliplining Contract 77 -1 Channel Construction has completed work on sliplining of sanitary sewers. The total cost of this contract is $191,290.00. This represents a cost overrun of $10,382.25, and the reason for that overrun is that when specifications were drawn, measurements were taken from a map, but when the actual work was done and measurements were taken in the field, there was a difference of a few feet on each line. This work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Lander moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2398 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. 80126 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Ordinance - Removing Turning Restrictions at Various Locations Council's Traffic Committee has recommended removal of turning restrictions at the following locations: a. The mandatory left turn on Bayway (inbound) at Decker (inbound); b. The No Turns on Red at Decker (outbound) at Garth, Decker (outbound) at Baker, and Cedar Bayou (eastbound) at State Highway 146. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Hutto moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. Councilman Hutto asked that the Council's Traffic Committee look at the turning restriction on Market and Wisconsin. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks and Hutto Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2399 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REMOVING TURNING RESTRICTIONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Public Information Hearing Regarding the Status of the Airport Study (7:00 p.m.) Mayor Gentry declared the Public Information Hearing regarding the status of the Airport Study to be open at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Gentry recognized Jim Hutchison with the firm of Busch, Hutchison and Associates who is the con- sulting firm which was charged with the responsibility for the study. Mr. Hutchison introduced Charles Willis who is with the firm of URS /Forrest and Cotten of Dallas, Texas, whose firm is working with Busch and Hutchison on this project. Mr. Willis presented a brief review of what had been done by his firm, along with a slide presentation showing the different sites that have been studied to select a location for an airport. Mr. Willis explained that the purpose of the work that his firm has been doing is a site evaluation process which looked at the present site- - Humphrey Airport, as well as some others. He explained that his firm had to look at population aircraft data in the Baytown area, the physical features in the area which could affect airport development, airspace and related features in the site selection process. The study area that the firm looked at encompassed space between east Houston, LaPorte, eastward to Baytown, then on to Chambers County, and finally northward to Liberty and Dayton, which are also included in the search area, and on southwest parallel to Highway 90. Within this study area, there are ten airports. Of those ten, three are privately owned and of the remaining seven, only four have runway lengths in excess of 3000 feet. These airports are all small airports 80126 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 and are not really suited for adequate air transportation or commerce. Charles Willis went on to explain that none of the airports that are within a 30 minute distance from Baytown have hard surfaced runways with the exception of Humphrey Airport. In that regard, Humphrey Airport is currently regarded by most people in Baytown as the Baytown Airport. The airport has been developed privately through the resources of private enterprise. Humphrey Airport has 4000 feet of hard - surfaced lighted runways with taxiways and associate aircraft parking areas. The facilities are adequate for most small general aviation aircraft. However, it is not adequate for anything larger than what is considered as a light twin aircraft. The paving strength of the runway is not known and the engineering firm has not been able to study this. The reason for mentioning these aspects of Humphrey Airport is that the facility has some limitations which must be considered in the development of any airport project. Potentially serious environmental problems also exist. The encroachment of residential properties around Humphrey Airport makes up another important factor. These are all important factors in determining the survivance of that airport and also will be an influential factor in the environmental development around the airport itself. Mr. Willis stated that the category of airport that his firm is recommending and which has been recommended by the FAA and the Texas Aeronautics Commission is a Basic Transport Airport with precision approach. The minimum land required is 350 acres. This was the basic criteria used in the search for an airport site. In order to really have a viable airport project, an airport that would be able to sustain a relatively unencumbered growth in the years to come, the 350 minimum acreage should be sought. Initially, a runway of 5,000 feet by 100 feet should be required. Mr. Willis explained that his firm had settled on six different locations for final evaluation. There was one additional site which was not shown on the slide which was an area located near the U. S. Steel property. This particular area had a number of deficiencies, one of which was access. Each of the sites shown on the slides were evaluated with a set of objective criteria. The firm looked at air space, physical problems, suitability for environ- mental purposes, access and development cost were important. Air space compatibility was a key in the success of an addi- tional airport being developed in this area, not only with other airports in the area, but with the air space relating to aircraft flying in and out of Houston as well. This becomes important particularly in instrument weather where each airport, if it is going to accommodate instrument traffic, must have a certain block of air space above it which can be used with relative freedom. Mr. Willis explained that there are basically four sites which his firm finally determined to be the best possible choices. Site E is the location that is referred to as the Old Chambers County site which is located just inside Chambers County, as is Site F. Site A and Site A2 are located near Highlands Reservoir and Interstate 10. Site A and A2 were examined very carefully and the firm felt that these were promising sites initially, but each site has some difficulties and deficiencies. One of the problems associated with these particular sites would be land costs. 80126 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Site B is the most northern site that the engineering firm looked at and is located approximately four miles north of Interstate 10 along Cedar Bayou near Barbers Hill - Crosby Road. Site D is the site that is almost adjacent to the Gulf facilities. Mr. Willis exolained that his firm felt that Site B and Site D are almost equivalent in regards to access, physical development, and development costs. Air space is identical with the possible exception that Site D is somewhat closer to the existing airport. The noise contours for Site B are exceptionally well - positioned and they do not interfere with any major developed area. There are no schools, stadiums, hospitals, or churches that fall in the noise contours of Site B. Site C is the existing Humphrey Airport. There are several schools and hospitals that are close to the outer- most contour but none within. Mr. Willis commented that his firm felt that the area north and east of Baytown is rapidly developing and this will have to be a major consideration. Site D which is near the Gulf facilities is also a good site, but there is a problem with the distance between this site and the site of Humphrey Airport. The distance is approximately 2� to 3 miles apart which is really too close for safe operation. Mr. Willis explained that Site E and Site F suffered somewhat because of the towers that lay in their paths which create serious safety hazards. Site E is located near Mont Belvieu. This site has many merits but with all things considered, the development cost would be greater in this vicinity. After careful site evaluation, Mr. Willis' firm developed the following alternatives: 1 - Do nothing. 2 - To acquire Humphrey Airport, if possible, and develop it as a Municipal Airport. The one draw back in this alternative would be the fact that the land around the present airport could be quite valuable and useful as residential or other development. 3 - Select one of the sites that have been studied, construct a new airport, and operate it in addition to Humphrey Airport. If this alterna- tive would be taken, there are certain basic considerations that need to be considered such as air space, safety and the aspect of compatible traffic patterns. Another problem with this alternative is that Humphrey Airport is privately owned and operated as a business. The other site, if it were developed, would have public monies in it from a variety of sources. 4 - This alternative is a combination of Alternative Nos. 2 and 3 - To acquire Humphrey Airport, remove it from consideration as an airport, and to con- struct a new airport at a site in a different vicinity. 80126 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Mr. Willis explained that his firm recommended Alternative No. 4, and that Site B be selected to construct the new airport. Site B is far enough north that even if Humphrey Airport continued to operate in Baytown, both airports could operate separately and independently in terms of safety, traffic, etc. Mr. Willis explained that this status report represents the first half of his company's assignment and the remaining work can only be accomplished after a decision is made by Council. In response to a question from Mayor Gentry, Mr. Willis explained that there is a very substantial probability of demand for a lot of air transportation in this area and his company felt that there is not really sufficient demand for two airports to survive. Mr. Willis commented that if Humphrey Airport were to be the airport at Baytown, it would probably have to satisfy a greater level of demand than it can physically do at the present time. Mr. Willis also explained that if this airport would be developed, it would not enhance the quality of life around the airport because the environmental problems would be worse than they are at the present time. Mayor Gentry inquired if someone develops an airport and went in and acquired the present Humphrey Airport facility, what would be the alternatives the present operator would have. Mr. Willis explained that it is possible for people involved in private enterprise to have a role in the new airport. Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if the engineering firm will be coming back to Council with additional finan- cial direction on the alternative that Council indicates they would like to pursue. Mr. Willis explained that they would come back to Council with information regarding environmental studies, airport planning of a specific site and financial planning. Mayor Gentry inquired if there was someone present from the FAA? Mr. Willis explained that Mr. Lyndon Curry was present as representative for the FAA. Mayor Gentry commented that this type of project is going to involve more than just the City of Baytown, and inquired if the FAA was very interested in an airport in this area, and if so, would it be something of a high priority nature. Mr. Curry explained that for many years, the FAA recommended a new airport in this area, to relieve traffic at the Intercontinental and Hobby Airport and that a new airport would be a high priority. However, Mr. Curry indicated that even though it is an important priority, no funding guarantees could be made. Councilman Kloesel inquired if after the second part of the study is made, will this be sufficient information to apply for federal funds. Mr. Willis explained that there would be sufficient information and that it is conceivable that his firm could begin application on certain portions such as land acquisition prior to completion of the entire study. 80126 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if Mr. Curry could give any insight into the possibility of a joint sponsor- ship of a project like this, does this affect priority, or is priority initiated by the study applicant. Mr. Curry responded that the location itself is a priority but it would be to the City's advantage to get joint sponsorship with the County. Mayor Gentry felt the City would not have any problem in interesting the County in a complete sponsorship or co- sponsorship as far as the City of Baytown's facilities are concerned. Councilman Kloesel absent. Jim Hutchison commented that Mr. Lanham was given a resolution earlier in the week which would be the next step that Council must take. Mr. Hutchison explained that Council needs to study this resolution to see if this is what Council would like to do. After the passage of this resolution or a similar resolution, the engineering firm and the FAA will know which direction to proceed. In other words until further guidance is received from Council, the project is at a standstill. *Councilman Cannon present. At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Gentry asked persons to speak according to the register. Mr. 0. B. Lee of 4818 Burning Tree inquired as to how long it would be before the public will be able to hear the report on the second half of the study. Mr. Willis said that the second half of the study consists of environmental assessment of these sites and that his firm cannot do this until Council considers the sites and makes a selection. The second half of the study will also consist of a financial study which will include where funding will be obtained. The second half of the study will be quite lengthy and will take approximately 4h to 6 months to complete. *Councilman Kloesel present. Mr. Lee also inquired if an approximate figure has been estimated on the cost of the project. Mr. Willis responded that based on the evaluation of what will be required in the first phase, the estimated cost is approximately $982,000.00 which does not include the land itself, the lighting and all facilities. Mayor Gentry recognized Lowell Lammers of 4815 St. Andrews, who indicated that he felt the City of Baytown needs this facility and wanted to compliment Col. Humphrey on the excellent job he is presently doing and has been doing. Mr. Lammers felt that this is the time for Council to look into the future, even if it would be only a reliever airport at the present time, he was quite certain that it would become more than just a reliever airport in the future. Councilman Kimmons commented that in some cases when buying land for airports, additional land must be purchased because of the noise and traffic patterns; therefore, wouldn't that excess land be suitable for a municipal golf course. Mr. Willis indicated that in many cities, there are municipal golf courses located in the vicinity of an airport without interferring with the operation of either the airport or golf course. 80126 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Mayor Gentry recognized Col. H. M. Humphrey who assured Council that he did not want, desire or intend to go into competition with the City of Baytown. Col. Humphrey explained to Council that he is sole proprietor of the airport and described the improvements that he had made and gave the costs that he has incurred in making these improvements. Col. Humphrey explained that he has a major maintenance facility located at his airport which can take care of an airplane up to 600 horsepower. His company does their own maintenance. He explained that he has five mechanics on payroll with a total of 11 people on a full time basis and nine part -time employees. His payroll runs approximately $40,000.00 a month. Mayor Gentry asked Col. Humphrey if his opinion concurred with the feeling of the FAA and the Engineers that there is a great potential in the Baytown area in the next 10 to 15 years in private and commercial aviation. Col. Humphrey responded that he concurs with the engineers in everything they said concerning the tremendous expansion in air traffic. Mayor Gentry commented that as far as his personal feeling is concerned, he is not interested in getting into competition with Col. Humphrey, and if the City of Baytown wants to move forward on an airport plan for upgrading the airport facilities, then the City of Baytown must work with Col. Humphrey and work out something that would be satis- factory to Col. Humphrey as far as financial situation. Mayor Gentry felt that this would be mandatory for City Council to consider in further development of Humphrey Airport or another site. Councilman Hutto asked the Administration when will the resolution that Mr. Hutchison had talked about earlier would be considered, and Mr. Lanham said that it would be placed on the next agenda. Ordinance - Authorizing the Installation of Yield Signs at Various Locations Council's Traffic Committee recommended the installation of yield signs at the following locations: Baker Road at Chaparral Drive, Inwood Drive at Columbia Street; Kelly Lane at Columbia Street; Autumn Lane at Summer Lane; South Fifth Street at East Pearce Avenue. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks fiutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2400 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF YIELD SIGNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS; PRESCRIBING A MAXI- MUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 80126 -12 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Ordinance - Authorizing the Installation of Stop Signs at Various Locations This item is also a recommendation of the Council's Traffic Committee which would authorize the installation of a stop sign on Little Road (northbound) at Decker Drive (inbound). This recommendation would also authorize the changing of yield intersections to stop intersections at the following locations: Arizona Street at Loop 201; Kentucky Street at Loop 201; and Strickland Street (northbound) at Ward Road. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Cannon moved for 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. 2401 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Restricting Parking at Two Locations Council's Traffic Committee recommended prohibiting parking on Decker Drive from Goose Creek 2000 feet north- westerly and on Northwood Drive from Garth Rood 300 feet westerly. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Bill Cornelius, Director of Planning and Traffic, explained that cars are allowed to park in these areas in case of emergency only. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of 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. 2402 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF DECKER DRIVE AND NORTHWOOD AS NO PARKING ZONES; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 80126 -13 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Ordinance - Awarding the Contract for the Construction of the Kilgore Road /Mockingbird Lane Storm Sewer Project Council has received a copy of a letter from Jim Hutchison of Busch, Hutchison and Associates regarding the bids for the Mockingbird Lane /Kilgore Road Storm Sewer Project. A tabula- tion of these bids follows: Star Concrete Construction, Inc. $ 371,234.00 R. T. Bishop Construction Co., Inc. $ 392,348.05 Jalco, Inc. $ 450,791.20 Utility Contractors, Inc. $ 475,155.00 The Administration recommended rejecting all bids and readvertising for bids for the Kilgore Road portion of this project and a portion of the Mockingbird Section because of the total cost of the project and the lack of available funds. The estimate on this project was $243,000.00. Approximately $232,000.00 is available in the bond fund for this work. The portion of this project that the City is committed to in the bond fund is the Kilgore Road Project. The Administration had asked that Mockingbird Lane be added to the project because the Administration felt that based on the estimates that they received both projects could be done. Because of material delays and cleanup costs, all of the contractors bid considerably above the estimated cost. Mr. Lanham explained that Kilgore Road portion and possibly a small portion of Mockingbird Lane could be done. Mr. Lanham informed Council that the engineers explained that based on the bids received, the Kilgore Road portion would be approxi- mately $150,000.00. The Administration recommended that the City advertise for bids for the Kilgore Road portion and the Mockingbird Lane portion from the drainage ditch up to Eaves Street but to make that a deductible alternate. Councilman Kimmons moved to reject all bids received for the Kilgore Road /Mockingbird Lane Project; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. Councilman Lander inquired if this project is the last of the bond projects. Mr. Lanham explained that it is the last of the projects for which bonds were sold. There is one other project which is the Highway 146 /Ward Road area. There is $450,000.00 remaining for that project and the estimate two years ago was something over $500,000.00. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Mayor Gentry commented that the Kilgore Road portion could be done plus the portion between the flood control ditch and Eaves within the money allocated for this project. Jim Hutchison, Consulting Engineer, explained that it probably could be done, but it would be best to take the Mockingbird Lane Project as an alternate bid. Councilman Hutto moved that the Administration go out for bids on the Kilgore Road Project and have an alternate bid on the Mockingbird Lane Project; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 80126 -14 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Ordinance - Awarding the Contract for the Construction of the Country Club Water Line Replacement Project Five bids were received on lines in the Country Club Oaks with a deductible alternate. A received follows: the replacement of water Subdivision, which was bid tabulation of the bids R. T. Bishop Construction Co., Inc. $ 320,273.25 Mar -Len, Inc. $ 339,950.16 Marathon Paving & Utility Constructors, Superior Construction No Bid Inc. Bid $ 406,310.00 BRH Company, Inc. & C. M. Garver $ 517,054.00 Utility Contractors, Inc. dba U.C. G. B. Chatham $ 220,000.00 + of Texas, Inc. 11,000.00 $ 556,440.00 The low bidder, R. T. Bishop Construction Company, bid $320,723.25 with a deductible alternate of $34,223.72, for those water lines in the Country Club Subdivision east of Goose Creek Drive. There is approximately $324,000.00 remaining in bond funds, but the engineering fee will have to be paid out of this money. This fund will be overexpended in the amount of approximately $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Lander moved for adoption of 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. 2403 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF R.T. BISHOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AND R.T. BISHOP, JOINT VENTURE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COUNTRY CLUB WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVERTY -THREE AND 25/100 ($320,273.25) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Ordinance - Awarding the Contract for the Construction of the Baytown Sports Complex Neighborhood Center Council received a letter from Mr. Wayne Gray, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. In his letter, Mr. Gray writes that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommends that the bids for the Baytown Sports Complex Neighborhood Center be rejected because they exceeded available funds. Approximately $138,000.00 is available for this project. This was the amount that was set aside from the 1975 Bond Program for construction of this facility. Several bids were received. A tabulation of those bids follows: Bidder Base Bid Alternate Bid Superior Construction No Bid No Bid C C Construction $ 205,800.00 + $ 10,900.00 Amistad $ 222,000.00 + $ 5,100.00 G. B. Chatham $ 220,000.00 + $ 11,000.00 80126 -15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 The low bid was submitted by CC Enterprises, Inc. for the amount of $205,800.00. A letter from Mr. Charles Clark, who is the President of that company, explains the reasons the bids came in high. The Administration recommended that the bids be rejected and that the project be redesigned. Councilman Kimmons moved to reject the bids and that the project be redesigned; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Mayor Gentry commented that on future bond programs the Council will need to take into consideration a 3 -4 year escalation when affixing dollar amounts. Ordinance - Amending Chapter 11, "Electrical Code" The Administration was not ready to act on this item at the present time. Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment to M. S. Young for the City Hall Air Conditioning and Heating Renovation M. S. Young Company has satisfactorily completed the City Hall Air Conditioning and Heating Renovation into a four pipe system. A final payment in the amount of $9,333.56 remains to be paid. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of 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. 2404 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE RENO- VATION OF THE CITY HALL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BY M. S. YOUNG 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 M. S. YOUNG COMPANY, INC. AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Awarding Bid for Purchase and Installation of Buoys Four bids were received for the purchase of fiberglas buoys. The bid tabulation follows: OCEAN SUPPLY Quantity Description Unit Price Extended Price 20 each Fiberglas buoys No Bid 80126 -16 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Quantity Description 20 each Fiberglas buoys MAKE AND MODEL: TYPE: WARRANTY: DELIVERY DAYS ARO: Quantity Description 20 each Fiberglas buoys MAKE AND MODEL: TYPE: WARRANTY: DELIVERY DAYS ARO: Quantity Description 20 each Fiberglas buoys MAKE AND MODEL: TYPE: WARRANTY: DELIVERY DAYS ARO: Quantity Description 20 each Fiberglas buoys MAKE AND MODEL: TYPE: BLUE WATER SUPPLY Unit Price Extended Price $ 265.00 $ 5,300.00 BW #1166 Plastic One Year 21 days AUTOMATIC POWER Unit Price Extended Price $ 262.40 $ 5,248.00 BA 323 Fiberglas One Year 30 days DON INMON Unit Price Extended Price $ 330.00 $ 6,600.00 Sea King Plastic Two extra buoys 15 days TIDELAND SIGNAL Unit Price Extended Price $ 170.00 $ 3,400.00* P -26T Plastic WARRANTY: No warranty R DELIVERY DAYS ARO: 45 days The low bid of Tideland Signal did not meet specifications because they did not bid on the installation of the buoys. The low bid meeting specifications is Automatic Power, Inc. which submitted a bid in the amount of $5,248.00 for the purchase and installation of twenty fiberglas buoys. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Hutto moved for 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 1 80126 -17 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1973 ORDINANCE NO. 2405 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF AUTOMATIC POWER, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FIBER GLAS BUOYS ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID BASED UPON THE ACTUAL NUMBER SUPPLIED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Resolution No. 609 - Authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to Make Application for Young Adult Conservation Corps Grant Mr. Lanham explained that Resolution No. 609 is written directing the Director of Parks and Recreation to make appli- cation for Young Adult Conservation Corps Grant. In the last two years, the City has participated in a Youth Conservation Corps Program during the summer months for youths between the ages of 14 and 18. This program is a new federally funded program which is designed to employ out -of- school youth between the ages of sixteen and twenty - three. The Administration felt that the City will have difficulties in filling these positions because the City must pay the minimum wage but the Administration would like to make the attempt. The Administration would like to ask for funds for ten positions. Employees in this program would work on projects involving Parks and Recreation facilities. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the resolution; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 609 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO 14AKE APPLICA- TION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUNG EMPLOYMENT AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ACT. Consider Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Fire Hose t Nozzle for Aerial Ladder Trucks The aerial ladder truck which the Fire Department received last _near is equipped with a manually controlled hose and nozzle which exposes a firefighter to extreme heat and smoke. Remote control ladder pipes are available which will allow the pump operator on the ground to direct the nozzle. The estimated cost for such equipment is $5,000.00. Approximately $5,000.00 is available in Revenue Sharing Funds which were originally appropriated for the purchase of Fire Department equipment. The Administration requested permission to advertise for bids for remote control ladder pipe for the new aerial truck. Councilman Kloesel moved to authorize the Administration to advertise for bids for a remote control ladder pipe for the new aerial truck; Councilman Hutto seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 80126 -18 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 Committee Reports None. Unfinished Business None. Recess and Reconvene Mayor Gentry recessed the open meeting into executive session to discuss personnel matters. When the open meeting reconvened, the following business was transacted: Appointment of a Director of Public Works /City Engineer The Administration recommended the appointment of Norman W. Dykes, who is presently the Director of Public Works and City Engineer for the City of Sulphur Springs, to the position of Director of Public Works /City Engineer with an annual salary of $27,000.00 becoming effective February 27, 1978. Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the Administration's recommendation for the appointment of Director of Public Works /City Engineer; Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Consider Appointments to the Electrical Board Three positions are up for reappointment or appointment to the Electrical Board. The three positions involved are the Utility Company Engineer, Electrical Contractor, and a Journeyman Electrician. Councilman Kloesel moved that John McLemore be appointed as Utility Company Engineer, Leo Barta as Electrical Contractor and Johnny Miller be reappointed as the Journeyman Electrician; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None W Air. William Miller, Jr., who is a Master Electrician, has resigned as a member of the Electrical Board. This position would need to be filled for the remainder of that term which would expire January 1, 1979. Councilman Kimmons moved for the appointment of Harold Fanestiel as Master Electrician; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Hutto and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 80126 -19 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 26, 1978 With no further business to be transacted, Councilman Hutto moved for adjournment; Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion. The vote for adjournment was unanimous. Karen Petru, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: ZL--'�J i') iL Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk