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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
April 13, 1978
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session, Thursday, April 13, 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
Allen Cannon
Emmett 0. Hutto
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
Scott Bounds City Attorney
Dan Savage Assistant City Manager
Eileen P. Hall City Clerk
Mayor Hutto called the meeting to order and the invocation
was offered by Reverend Roy Parker of the First Baptist
Church.
Approve Minutes
Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 23, 1978, and minutes of the special
meeting of April 10, 1978, and ratification of actions taken
concerning each of the matters listed on the agendas of said
meetings; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Receive Petitions
Eddie Capps of 3915 Crosby -Cedar Bayou Road presented a
petition to Council opposing the request made by Chimes
Square -The Fever Tree for a mixed beverage /late hours permit
for a business at 4119 Crosby -Cedar Bayou Road. Mr. Capps
commented that he realized that this area is outside the
city limits by just a few hundred yards, but he wanted to
present this petition so that it would be on record that the
people in this area oppose the establishment.
Mr. Capps explained that this is a residential area of
single family units who are people that have lived in this
area for years. The location of the proposed business is
presently outside the city limits of Baytown, thus the
policing demand will be left to a constable and the under-
staffed sheriff's department of Harris County. Mr. Capps
explained that he felt this will not be enough protection
for the families, friends, and those who drive the streets
in this area. Mr. Capps also explained that the Jenkins -
Hollaway Park is located at 4334 Crosby -Cedar Bayou Road,
and he felt that this business will affect the use of this
park by families. Mr. Capps concluded by saying that it is
his contention and the contention of those who signed the
petition that such operations should be confined to areas
that are exclusively for business.
*Councilwoman Wilbanks present.
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Mayor Hutto explained that since the establishment will
be outside of the city, this might pose a problem for Council.
Councilman Kloesel inquired if this is a re- location of
the present Chimes Square which is located on West Texas
Avenue. Mr. Capps explained that this may be an additional
club. Mr. Capps said that the owners of the land have
explained that they are leasing this land to Mr. Thomas R.
Drummond and Ouida B. Rittersback to build an establishment
at this location.
Councilman Cannon inquired if this is an existing
structure or will a new building be constructed. Mr. Capps
explained there are two old home places on this property but
the intention is to build a new establishment on the rear
section of the property.
Councilman Kloesel commented that he had no objection
to a well- operated club that is not situated in a residential
area. He felt that one of the key considerations is the
management of the club.
Mayor Hutto commented that if the City Council decides
to accept the petition that it could be referred to the
Administration to get a legal opinion since the establishment
would be located outside the city limits.
Councilman Cannon moved to accept the petition presented
to Council and if time permits he would like to have the
item placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting so
that Council could go on record in opposition to the establishment.
Councilman Cannon stated that he will be out of town at the
next meeting and if the matter does come up at that time, he
would like to go on record as being supportive of some type
resolution or recommendation that the request be denied;
Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
City Manager's Report
Buoys - The City purchased nineteen buoys and placed
them around Burnett, Scott and Crystal Bays. A few days
after they were placed in the bays, fifteen of the nineteen
buoys were missing. Mr. Lanham explained that a few members
of the staff went out in boats to see if they could locate
the buoys along the shoreline but were unsuccessful. The
Administration advertised for bids for the purchase of
fifteen buoys. The bids are to be received on the 21st of
April. If Council feels that the buoys are not to be replaced,
the bid invitation can be cancelled. Mr. Lanham explained
that it is his recommendation that the buoys be replaced and
that the bids be brought to Council at the next meeting.
Councilman Lander inquired as to how the buoys were
anchored. Mr. Lanham explained that the buoys have about a
160 pound concrete weight on them and also have chains on
them. The concrete block is attached to 12 feet of 5/16
inch galvanized chain and 12 feet of 3/8 inch chain. The
chain is 24 feet long.
Councilman Cannon inquired if the law is enforceable at
the present time since Council made the effort to post the
buoys. Scott Bounds, City Attorney, explained that the area
must be posted at the time of the offense. Therefore, it
would still be legal to fish around Burnett Bay because this
area is no longer posted. Mr. Bounds explained that he does
not feel that the game officers are going to enforce the
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restrictions in the area that was previously posted.
Councilman Kimmons inquired who besides the Baytown
Police Department is investigating the matter? Bo Turner,
Chief of Police, explained that the Texas Wildlife Depart-
ment has assisted in the search for the buoys. The Texas
Wildlife Department has notified the Sheriff's Department
Marine Division and the Baytown Police Department has a
detective assigned to the matter.
Councilman Cannon inquired if a second attempt occurs,
could the City Council legally post a reward for the apprehension
and conviction with public money.
Mrs. Jean Shepherd commented that both the Brownwood
and Lakewood Civic Associations approved a reward for the
arrest and conviction charge for the theft of the buoys.
Council had no objections to the Administration receiving
bids for the replacement of fifteen buoys.
Mock Disaster - The Civil Defense has scheduled the
City of Baytown's 7th Annual Medical Exercise which will be
held April 15, 1978, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The scenario
will be a ship explosion. The participants this year include
two units of the Texas National Guard, the Sheriff's Department,
the Constable's office, ambulances from the surrounding
area, the MAST and Hermann Lifeflight helicipters will also
participate. The field exercises will be completed by 11:00
a.m.
Police Pistol Range - The Administration would like to
study the possibility of placing a police pistol range at
the Coady landfill. The Administration would like to develop
some cost figures and then come back to Council at a later
date with more specific information. The Police Department
needs such a facility.
Councilman Kloesel explained that he would only be
interested in an outdoor range, and he mentioned that outdoor
ranges are used by police throughout the country. Councilman
Kloesel also pointed out that some cities operate ranges
that are open to the public at certain hours during the day.
Mr. Lanham explained that Chief Turner has talked with
Bobby Rountree, Director of Parks and Recreation, about the
possibility of having the pistol range opened at certain
times to the public.
Street Lighting Program - Several weeks ago, Council
approved a Street Lighting Program for lighting a number of
thoroughfares throughout the city. Houston Lighting and
Power has issued work orders for these lights and the engineer-
ing work has been done for those lights on the divided
portions of Garth Road and Ward Road.
Sliplining Project - The contractor has installed 823
feet of five -inch liner between Elmwood and Brentwood from
Memorial Drive to Felton during the past two weeks. Thirty -
five service connections were made.
Baytown Sports Complex - The work at the Sports Complex
is moving ahead at a good pace. Approximately 70% of this
project has been completed. The tennis courts will be
poured on Monday, which is the last major construction item.
The work on ball fields, fences, backstops, as well as some
asphalt paving are the only items that are remaining to be
completed. All of this work should be completed in about 30
days.
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Country Club Water Line Replacement - The contractor
has laid about 5000 feet of pipe in the Country Club area.
All of the pipe along Fairway from Decker to Baker has been
installed, and along Goose Creek to Arrowhead. This work is
progressing very well considering the conditions under which
the contractor is having to work, which includes numerous
borings and considerable cleanup.
Market Street Bridge - The contractor is continuing to
work at the jobsite cleaning up the area and has agreed to
some additional work to redo some of the existing paving and
improve the transition from the old pavement to the new
pavement in front of the bowling alley.
Questions or Comments Regarding the City Manager's Report
Councilwoman Wilbanks commented about an ordinance
controlling wakes in various waterways and inquired as to
why Cary's Bayou was not included in this ordinance. Council-
woman Wilbanks asked that this item be placed on the agenda
for the next Council meeting in such a manner that Council
may consider including Cary's Bayou among those listed in
the ordinance.
Councilman Cannon commented that Cary's Bayou is the
waterway that runs through Whispering Pines, and that this
body of water was included in the ordinance originally, but
was then excluded because a number of people in the area
asked that it be excluded.
Councilman Cannon commented that a week ago he went to
look at the road block on Durrain -Ferry Road and the smell
of raw sewage was very stout. fir. Lanham explained that the
lift station near the glass company on West Main was experiencing
an electrical problem, but the problem has since been eliminated.
Councilman Kloesel inquired what the Administration had
determined about the sewer lines on Kentucky Street. He
stated that the residents on the street are disturbed with
the backup of sanitary sewers and if emergency action needs
to be taken, an emergency meeting of Council could be arranged.
Mr. Lanham explained that these particular lines were
televised approximately 2 years ago. At that time, the
lines did not need to be sliplined, but the condition of the
lines could have changed so that the lines may need to be
replaced.
Councilman Kloesel explained that he had received a
call from one of the managers of a business located on Texas
Avenue concerning broken glass in many of the buildings in
this area. Councilman Kloesel explained that this could
become a hazard if high winds occur.
Ordinance - Determining the Necessity for and Ordering the
Improvements of Lynchburg Road
Mr. Lanham explained that Proposed Ordinance No. 80413-
1 describes the general type of the proposed improvement,
directs that the street needs to be improved in the proposed
manner, states that the project will be an assessment paving
project, and further directs that the firm of Busch, Hutchison,
and Associates is to prepare detailed plans and specifications
and cost estimates which include the maximum amount assessible
to abutting property owners. This is the first step in an
assessment paving project which declares Council's intent to
improve Ashleyville Street under the assessment program.
The proposed improvements call for the construction of 900
feet of reinforced concrete pavement which would be 39 feet
wide extending from Airhart Drive to Loop 201. The Adminis-
tration recommended approval of the ordinance.
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Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if a request for assess-
ment paving is considered in the priority street program.
Mr. Lanham explained that this is handled separately from
the annual paving program for which the City uses budgeted
and revenue sharing funds. This proposed improvement is a
different type of construction because the improvement would
be of concrete instead of the rebuilding type of contracts
that the City has on asphalt streets.
Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that this type of
project might need to go through the priority setting process
as well as being requested. !r. Lanham explained that most
of the funds spent on assessment projects are bond funds,
and that the Administration felt that this project is high
priority because of the heavy traffic load that Lynchburg
carries.
Councilman Cannon inquired if all of the 1970 bond
funds have been utilized. At this point, Mayor Hutto
commented that a public hearing was to be held at 7:00;
therefore, Council could come back to this item after the
public hearing.
Hold Hearing on the Proposed Annexation of Ginger Creek
Subdivision
At 7 :00 p.m., Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing
on the proposed annexation of Ginger Creek Subdivision open.
This proposed subdivision is located on Cedar Bayou- Lynchburg
Road north of Quail Hollow Subdivision.
Councilman Cannon inquired where will the entrance for
the subdivision be located? Mr. Lanham explained that the
entrance will be located off Cedar Bayou- Lynchburg Road.
Councilman Cannon commented that this road will be outside
the city limits. Mr. Lanham explained that the boundary of
the city limits will be along the north property line of
Ginger Creek Subdivision. He went on to explain that this
will add miles to the regular routes travelled by police and
fire departments, but this same problem will occur in other
annexations. Scott Bounds, City Attorney, explained that he
could foresee no immediate problems with the Lynchburg -Cedar
Bayou Road being outside the city limits.
No one in the audience wished to speak at the public
hearing; therefore, the public hearing was declared closed
by Mayor Hutto.
Ordinance - Determining the the Necessity for and Ordering
the Improvements of Lynchburg Road
Mr. Lanham said that he thought there was approximately
$300,000 remaining in the 1970 Bond Funds for streets.
J. B. LeFevre, Director of Finance, went to his office to
obtain this information which was presented later in the
meeting. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 2441
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT
LYNCHBURG ROAD FROM THE EXISTING PAVEMENT HEADER AT THE WEST
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF LOOP 201 TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE
OF AIRHART DRIVE, A DISTANCE OF 900 FEET, IN THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED: DIRECTING THE CONSULTING
ENGINEERS TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, TOGETHER WITH
AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED
AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND
FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS: DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND
ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY
VIRTUE OF TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ARTICLE 1105b; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK:
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Entex's Request for Cost of Service Adjustment
Council received a copy of a letter from Howard E.
Bell, Vice - President and Texas Coast Division Manager for
Entex. In his letter, Mr. Bell indicates that Entex wants a
$.40 per month rate increase because of the increased cost
in providing service in the Texas Coast Division. This
increase will raise the minimum monthly bill from $4.00 to
$4.40 for 400 cubic feet of gas or less. Although Mr. Bell
felt that no action is required on the City's part to approve
the proposed adjustment, Scott Bounds, City Attorney, felt
that the City Charter requires that the City Council give
notice and conduct a public hearing before adopting an
ordinance which would change the gas utility rate schedule.
The Administration recommended that Council schedule a
public hearing on this matter for the next regular Council
meeting.
Councilman Kloesel moved that Council schedule a public
hearing on Entex request for rate increase at the next
Council meeting, April 27, 1978, at 7:00 p.m.; Councilwoman
Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Ronald Wilks Did Not Appear
Ordinance - Determining the Necessity for and Ordering the
Improvements of Ashleyville Street
The proposed ordinance determines the necessity for and
orders the improvements of Ashleyville Street. This street
is east of North Main. The City Council received a petition
that met requirements of the policies that Council has
established for petition paving. This assessment paving
project will involve the construction of 710 feet of reinforced
concrete pavement which would be 29 feet wide and would run
east from the North Main Street right -of -way line.
Mr. Lanham explained that Mr. LeFevre had presented him
a copy of the financial report which indicates that the City
has approximately $160,000 in the 1970 Street Improvement
Bond Funds and a portion of that must be used for the alterations
to the utility lines for the Spur 55 Project, but Mr. Lanham
pointed out that a portion of the funds to finance these
three projects would come from revenue sharing and budgeted
funds as previously indicated.
In response to a question from Councilman Cannon, Mr.
Lanham explained that the cost estimate for the three streets
was $378,000, but this figure had been updated as of the
early part of February, 1978.
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Councilman Kimmons commented that he was unaware that
concrete would be used for a residential dead -end street.
He felt this to be an expensive approach and stated the
Council should look at that policy.
Councilman Lander commented that the subdivision ordi-
nance requires concrete streets when a developer installs
streets and he felt the City should meet those requirements
also. Mr. Lanham explained that the only place the City is
using asphalt is where the City is rebuilding old asphalt
streets.
Councilman Kloesel commented that he is supportive of
building concrete streets as much as possible. The Adminis-
tration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2442
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ORDERING THAT
ASLEYVILLE STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF NORTH
MAIN STREET TO A POINT 710 FEET EAST, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED: DIRECTING THE CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, TOGETHER WITH AN ESTI-
MATE OF THE COSTS OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT: PROVIDING THAT A PART
OF THE COSTS THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST
THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCI-
DENTAL MATTERS: DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER
PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF
TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ARTICLE 1105b; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Determining the Necessity for and Ordering the
Improvement of a Portion of Wye Drive
Mr. Lanham explained that two versions of Proposed
Ordinance No. 80413 -3 have been prepared. Alternate No. 1
calls for the construction of 755 feet of 39 -foot wide
reinforced concrete pavement extending west from the end of
Wye Drive terminating in a cul -de -sac which is 80 feet in
diameter. Alternative No. 2 calls for the construction of a
through street which would extend Wye Drive in a westerly
direction for 950 feet and extend Columbia Street north a
distance of 50 feet. The extension of Wye Drive would be a
39 -foot wide reinforced concrete pavement and the extension
of Columbia Street would be a 29 -foot wide concrete pavement.
Council received a petition at a prior meeting from
residents in this area opposing the extension of Wye Drive
across Goose Creek and tieing it into Columbia Street. This
request for street improvements came to Council as a result
of the school district's plans to build a building for
special education students. Mr. Lanham explained that if
Wye Drive would be extended to Columbia Street, there will
be more traffic in this area, but at the present time resi-
dents have to use Harold Lane to get to North Main, and in
his opinion if Wye Drive were to be extended to Columbia, it
would not become a thoroughfare between Garth and North
Main.
Councilwoman Wilbanks explained that she could see what
the Administration was describing, but hated to encourage
additional traffic on the streets in the Glen Arbor Area
since these streets are narrow. Councilwoman Wilbanks also
pointed out that in this neighborhood, there are many cars
parked on the streets because of the single -car garages.
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Mayor Hutto felt that in time, Wye Drive will have to
be extended because of heavy traffic on North Main and the
additional special education center that will be built on
Wye Drive. Councilman Lander concurred.
Mayor Hutto recognized Robert West. Mr. West explained
that approximately six weeks ago, Carl Pitts and himself
submitted a petition which would discourage the extension of
Wye Drive particularly for the reasons that were mentioned
earlier. Mr. West pointed out that this extension would
border and be adjacent to the League of Women Voters Park
which is a combination playground, tennis courts, and an
area in which a number of small children as well as adults
go into on a daily basis. Mr. West explained that traffic
will be increased so that a serious hazard to pedestrians
would be created, as well as a hazard to the vehicular
traffic in and out of the area. Mr. West commented that he
felt the extension will increase hazards to the children on
Riverbend. Also, the extension would increase the utilization
of Riverbend by general traffic other than for the purpose
of reaching the particular businesses and schools on Wye
Drive. It would also present a noise problem behind the
homes that would be bordering the extension itself. In
summary, Mr. West commented that he felt it would seriously
disrupt the tranquility of this neighborhood and result in a
thoroughfare type of traffic situation. Therefore, Mr. West
asked that Council consider all the points before making a
decision.
Carl Pitts was recognized by Mayor Hutto. air. Pitts
commented that sometime in our life, we will have to consider
the safety of the younger generation and the older generation
to a certain extent ahead of progress.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for the adoption of Version
No. 1 of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the
motion.
Councilman Cannon commented that he wanted to endorse
what Councilwoman Wilbanks said earlier and what Mr. West
and Mr. Pitts have said. Councilman Cannon felt that the
City Council would be creating more problems if Council
determined to make this connection.
Mr. West commented that what distinguishes this ordinance
from the other ordinances discussed earlier is the fact that
this is adjacent to a city park.
Mayor Hutto inquired if there is any way of designing
this cul -de -sac in a manner that at some future date, the
street could be extended to connect with Garth Road. Mr.
Lanham said that he would check on this. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Councilman Lander
ORDINANCE NO. 2443
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT
WYE DRIVE FROM THE EXISTING WEST END OF WYE DRIVE TO THE
EAST EASEMENT LINES OF HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DRAINAGE
DITCH Q- 105- 03 -00, A DISTANCE OF 775 FEET, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; SPECIFICATIONS, TOGETHER WITH AN
ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT; PROVIDING THAT A
PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED
AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND
FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND
ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY
VIRTUE OF TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ARTICLE 1105b; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Hold a Public Meeting on Report of Consultants Concerning
the Small Area Transit Study
Mr. Wayne Smith with Langford Engineering, Inc. expressed
that firm's appreciation for all the assistance provided by
the City staff, industry, the Chamber of Commerce, and
others in the community in developing the report entitled,
"Baytown Corridor Study, Transportation Alternatives." Mr.
Smith stated that several of the industrial concerns have
expressed interest in receiving a copy of the report, and he
asked for permission from Council to provide copies of the
report to these companies.
Mr. Smith introduced Dr. Dennis Christiansen, who
presented a slide presentation along with a summary of the
written report. The summarization of the report follows:
The City of Baytown will encounter severe problems
during the next decade in maintaining the transportation
accessibility necessary to support the projected growth
in city population. Short -range transportation improvements
will be required if the projected 47 percent increase
in population is to be realized.
Actions are currently underway to expand the Interstate 10
corridor from 4 to 6 lanes. However, the most significant
accessibility constraint exists at the Baytown- LaPorte
Tunnel. Major increases in capacity are needed at this
location; continued efforts are justified to bring
about construction of a bridge over the ship channel at
this location. However, given the current 20 year plan
of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation,
it will be at least 10 years until such a bridge becomes
operational.
In the interim, on a daily basis, nearly 20 percent of
the employed persons residing in Baytown are confronted
by the traffic congestion that occurs at the tunnel. A
backup of traffic exists at that location for well over
2 hours; average delay per vehicle is 15 minutes, with
a maximum delay approaching 30 minutes. Over 800 hours
of vehicle delay occur each workday morning at the
tunnel. It is estimated that, if no remedial actions
are taken, the actual population growth that will occur
in Baytown between 1975 and 1990 will be 25 percent
less than that currently projected.
If it is desired by the City of Baytown to take remedial
actions to improve accessiblility at the tunnel, it
should be recognized that the Baytown- LaPorte Tunnel is
located on the state highway system. The ultimate
decision regarding the type of improvement, if any, to
be made at that location lies with the State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation. Any solution,
since it is a short -range action, should be relatively
inexpensive and be capable of being implemented in a
short period of time. Also, traffic counts at the
tunnel indicate that the morning peak period poses a
much more significant problem than does the evening
peak period. As a consequence, initially it might be
desirable to take actions designed to address only the
morning peak - period traffic problem.
From a technical viewpoint several alternative short -
range actions were evaluated in this study. The
alternative of restricting peak - period truck traffic at
the tunnel does not offer a noticeable increase in
vehicular capacity. Similarly, the alternative of
signalizing the location where 2 directional traffic
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lanes merge into 1 in an effort to improve the merging
manuever which occurs just in advance of the tunnel
offers only a very limited increase in vehicular capacity.
The possibility of providing a peak- period bus service
at the tunnel was investigated. However, the estimated
demand for such a service is low. Provision of the
minimum acceptable level of bus service (i.e., bus
departures from a park- and -ride lot per hour) would
generate only about 230 riders per day. This level of
ridership would, at the most, reduce peak - period vehicular
traffic demand by only 5 percent. Also, implementation
costs would be relatively high. Since operation of bus
service is relatively expensive, it is necessary to
assure that bus productivity (passengers served per bus
hour) is as high as possible. To accomplish this would
require development of a park- and -ride lot designed to
aggregate transit demand; also, it would be necessary
to develop queue bypass lanes at both approaches to
the tunnel to assure that the buses do not experience a
15 to 30 minute delay in entering the tunnel. These
capital improvements would cost in excess of $550,000.
Also, due to the relatively low bus ridership, an
annual operating deficit in excess of $85,000 would be
incurred. Provision of one bus trip every 15 minutes
does not justify reserving a separate congestion bypass
lane for that traffic only.
Two alternatives, from a technical viewpoint, appear to
offer at least some potential for improving peak - period
traffic operations at the tunnel. One alternative
involves operating the tunnel as a one -way facility for
portions of the peak period. The other involves imple-
menting a priority, or congestion bypass, lane for
vehicles containing 3 or more persons. Using the one -
way operation alternative, during portions would be
utilized to operate both tunnel lanes in the direction
reduced by over 40 percent. However, the impacts on
off -peak direction traffic would be severe. Whereas
that traffic is currently free flow and experiences no
delay, the one - direction flow alternative would impose
a considerable delay on that off -peak direction traffic;
some vehicles would experience delays in excess of 20
minutes. Also, operational problems will be incurred
in operating the tunnel as a one -way facility. At
present, only one southbound lane enters the tunnel.
If this alternative were adopted, it would be necessary
to physically develop two approach lanes upstream of
the tunnel and merge both these lanes to the right
downstream of the tunnel. An implementation cost of
approximately $175,000 would be incurred to implement
this alternative to accommodate morning peak - period
traffic demands. An annual operating cost of $15,000
would also exist. A problem with latent demand also
should be recognized, for this demand becomes evident
whenever an improvement is made that improves vehicular
capacity. If congestion on a facility is reduced,
certain individuals who previously either did not use
that facility or chose to carpool will decide to drive
their own vehicles. The result will be an increase in
vehicular demand and a reduction in vehicle occupancy
(persons per vehicle).
The other alternative involves providing a priority
lane for vehicles having 3 or more occupants. The lane
would begin on SH 146 just west of Lee Drive and terminate
at a traffic signal located slightly in advance of the
guardhouse. Only vehicles containing 3 or more occupants
would be eligible to use that lane, and those eligible
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vehicles would reduce their travel time by between 50
and 85 percent. The delay to non - priority vehicles
would increase over present levels by about 10 percent.
The result of implementing such a lane would be to
significantly increase the number of high- occupancy
vehicles; person movement through the tunnel would be
increased by at least 15 percent. In implementing such
an alternative, consideration will need to be given to
public opinion regarding such an action as well as
possible enforcement problems.
In their report the consultants recommended that if any
of the alternatives discussed represent desirable actions,
that it would be appropriate for City staff members to meet
with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
to discuss the various implementation details. After such
meetings, if the City determines that it does desire to have
a particular alternative implemented, official City endorsement
of that alternative may be useful in having the Highway
Department assign high implementation priority to that
alternative.
The consultants expressed the opinion that the by -pass
or priority lane for vehicles containing 3 or more persons
seemed to be the most desirable alternative, but Mr. Christiansen
in his presentation did state that the by -pass or priority
lane had failed to be very effective in some states where
this method of control had been implemented, but he stated
that the consultants felt that this method would be better
accepted in this area.
Mr. Lanham requested authorization to pursue the alter-
natives with the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation, and to request that the consultants provide
the Administration with cost for their services in the event
that their services should be required during the course of
negotiations with the State Highway Department.
Councilman Kloesel stated that he felt the entire
Council should meet with the State engineers on this, but
Mayor Hutto pointed out that the engineers would have no
authority in the implementation of an alternative; there-
fore, it would be better if the Administration were authorized
to make the initial contact and report to Council.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to authorize the Administration
to pursue the alternatives with the State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation, and if after establishing
contact, the Administration feels a need for the aid of
consultants to re- approach Council on that possibility.
Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
Councilman Lander asked the reason that the consultants
felt that the priority lane would have a better percentage
of acceptance in this area. Mr. Christiansen explained that
in areas where this concept has failed, one lane of an
interstate system had been taken from the regular traffic
flow for use as a priority lane, where in this instance a
through traffic lane will not be taken away from the rest of
the traffic. This has been a major problem elsewhere.
Also, the potential travel time savings are great enough
that it should encourage utilization of the lane. Especially
since there are not a whole lot of alternatives. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, `Uilbanks
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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Council had no objection to copies of the report being
provided to interested industries.
Mayor Hutto called a recess.
Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment of the Bayway Water
Line Project
Allen Cannon not present.
Council received a copy of a letter from Jim Hutchison
of Busch, Hutchison, and Associates regarding the final
payment for the Bayway Water Line Phase II. The project has
been inspected by City personnel and is acceptable. The
final contact price for this work is $465,459.86, which is
approximately 10 percent more than the original contract.
Allen Cannon present.
The causes for the overrun are the two design changes
that were made after the contract was awarded, related
complications arising from these changes, and unknown obstruc-
tions that the contractor ran into within the Exxon property.
About half of the overrun is accounted for under extra work
in the final estimate. The Administration recommended
approval of the ordinance.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Kimmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2444
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE BAYWAY
DRIVE ARTERIAL WATER MAIN, PHASE II BY UTILITY CONTRACTORS,
INC. D /B /A U. C. of TEXAS, INC.; FINDING THAT THE WORK HAS
BEEN PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT;
ACCEPTING THE CONSULTING ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATE OF FINAL
ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID UTILITY
CONTRACTOR, INC. D /B /A U.C. OF TEXAS, INC.; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Purchase of Garbage Bags
Four bids were received for the purchase of 200,000
garbage bags. The bid tabulation follows:
*Extension error
BENJ. FELD
& ASSOC.
Quantity
Description
Unit Price
Extended Price
200,000
garbage bags
$.0528
$10,560.00
200,000
garbage bags
.0528
10,560.00
with printing
MARKETING
SERVICES
Quantity
Description
Unit Price
Extended Price
200,000
garbage bags
$.5242
$10,484.00*
200,000
garbage bags
.5382
10,764.00*
with printing
*Extension error
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CHICAGO TRANSPARENT
Quantity Description Unit Price Extended Price
200,000 garbage bags $.0633 $12,660.00
200,000 garbage bags .0835 16,700.00
Quantity Description
200,000 garbage bags
200,000 garbage bags
BAYTOWN WHOLESALE
Unit Price Extended Price
6.8 $13,600.00
No Bid No Bid
The low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Benjamin
Feld and Associates in the amount of $10,560.00. The bids
did include an alternate which calls for printing instuctions
on the bags. The Administration recommended approval of the
ordinance.
Councilman Kimmons moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2445
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BENJAMIN FELD & ASSOCIATES FOR
THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF GARBAGE BAGS ON A
UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE
BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Purchase of Police Uniforms
Three bids were received for the purchase of police
uniforms. The bid tabulation follows:
KAUFMAN, INC.
Item Description Quan. Unit Price Extended Price
1.
long sleeve
100
$19.20
1.
shirts,
Brand:
Martin's
- Blauer
2.
short sleeve
100
$17.20
short sleeve
shirts,
Brand:
Martin's
- Blauer
3.
Pants
3.
100
$19.20
100
Brand:
Martin's
- Blauer
4.
winter
jackets
30
$39.60
Brand:
Brand:
Martin's
- Blauer
caps &
5.
Caps &
Covers
50
$10.00
Cap
Brand:
Martin's-
Blauer
Item
Description
Quan.
1.
long sleeve
100
shirts,
Brand:
Clifton
2.
short sleeve
100
shirts,
Brand:
Clifton
3.
pants
100
Brand:
Capital
4.
winter
jackets
30
Brand:
Capital
5.
caps &
covers
50
Brand:
Midway
Cap
$1920.00
$1720.00
$1925.00
$1188.00
$ 500.00
TYLER UNIFORMS
Unit Price Extended Price
$18.50
$15.75
$19.75
$39.50
$11.50
$1850.00
$1575.00
$1975.00
$1185.00
$ 575.00
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Item
Description
I
Quan.
1.
long sleeve
II
100
Item
shirts,
Brand:
Clifton
2.
short sleeve
IV
100
Item
shirts,
Brand:
Clifton
3.
pants
complete in place.
100
16
Brand:
West Point
4.
winter
jackets
30
Brand:
West Point
11,836.00
5.
caps &
covers
50
on plans, complete in place
Brand:
Midway
Cap
M -S SALES
Unit Price
$19.80
$17.00
$24.50
$44.00
$12.45
Extended Price
$1980.00
$1700.00
$2450.00
$1320.00
$622.50
The Administration recommended that Item No. 1, long sleeve
shirts, and Item No. 2, short sleeve shirts, Item No. 3,
pants, and Item No. 5, caps and covers be purchased from
Kaufman, Inc., and that Item No. 4, winter jackets be pur-
chased from Tyler Uniforms. Some of the Tyler Uniforms bids
did not meet specifications.
Councilman Lander moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2446
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TEXAS, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF POLICE
THE BIDS OF KAUFMAN, INC. FOR ITEM NOS.
AND TYLER UNIFORMS FOR ITEM NO. IV OF 7
BID NO. 783 -51; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
BAYTOWN FOR EACH ITEM AS SET OUT BELOW.
CITY OF BAYTOWN,
UNIFORMS BY ACCEPTING
I, II, III, AND V
IE CITY OF BAYTOWN
BY THE CITY OF
Item
No.
I
$1920.00
Item
No.
II
$1720.00
Item
No.
III
$1925.00
Item
No.
IV
$1185.00
Item
No.
V
$ 500.00
Ordinance - Awarding the Contract for Development of
Jenkins- Hollaway Park
Three bids were received for the development of Jenkins -
Hollaway Park Phase II. The bid tabulation follows:
CO.
Extended Price
$8676.00
2232.44
182.40
23,672.00
1,140.00
17,086.00
AMISTAD CONST.
Quan.
Description
Unit Price
2
40' x 60" concrete play slab,
$4300.38
lime stabilized subgrade,
complete in place.
196
15" diameter concrete pipe
11.39
culverts, as shown,
complete in place.
16
12" diameter concrete pipe
11.40
culverts, as shown,
complete in place
2
pretensioned concrete box
11,836.00
beam foot bridge, as detailed
on plans, complete in place
40
18" CMP, 16 guage, galvanized
28.50
asphalt coated with cement
stabilized sand, headwall
protection, complete in place.
Site Work, including leveling
lump
as required to construct contours
and drainage as shown. No
additional fill material required,
complete in place.
CO.
Extended Price
$8676.00
2232.44
182.40
23,672.00
1,140.00
17,086.00
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uan. Description
MAR -LEN, INC.
Unit Price
Extended Price
2
40" x 60" concrete play slab,
$5,000.00 $10,000.00
lime stablilized subgrade,
complete in place.
196
15" diameter concrete pipe
20.00 3,920.00
culverts, as shown,
complete in place
16
12" diameter concrete pipe
15.00 240.00
culverts, as shown,
complete in place.
2
pretensioned concrete box
9,000.00 18,000.00
beam foot bridge, as detailed
on plans, complete in place
40
18" CMP, 16 guage, galvanized
25.00 1,000.00
asphalt coated with cement
stabilized sand, headwall
protection, complete in place.
Site work, including leveling
lump 25,000.00
as required to construct contours
and drainage as shown. No
additional fill material required,
complete in place.
uan. Description Unit
Price Extended Price
2
40'x 601concrete play slab $5,000.00 $10,000.00
lime stabilized subgrade,
complete in place.
196
15" diameter concrete pipe
25.00 4,900.00
culverts, as shown,
complete in place.
16
12" diameter concrete pipe
22.00 352.00
culverts, as shown,
complete in place.
2
pretensioned concrete box
12,000.00 24,000.00
beam foot bridge, as detailed
on plans, complete in
place.
40 18" CUP, 16 guage, galvanized
asphalt coated with cement
stabilized sand, headwall
protection, complete in
place.
Site work, including leveling
as required to construct contours
and drainage as shown. No
additional fill material
required, complete in place.
35.00 1,400.00
lump 25,000.00
Amistad Construction Company submitted the low bid in the
amount of $522,401.34. After taking the net total for two
alternates, the total bid of Amistad Construction Company is
$508,456.34.
Jim Hutchison, of Busch, Hutchison, and Associates,
explained that the low bid was derived by taking one deductible
alternate and adding the add alternate. The alternates
included were for metal halide lights. Amistad Construction
offered $15,000.00 credit for the use of metal halide lights
on the ballfields and add $1055.00 for using metal halide
lights on the tennis courts. Taking the net credit for the
two add alternates results in a final total of $508,456.34,
which is $97,000.00 over the last estimate provided the
City. The last estimate had been raised from $320,000.00 in
December, 1977, to $411,000.00 in March, 1978.
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Mr. Hutchison mentioned the exceeded estimates:
1. Electrical - $50,000 over estimate partly because
conduit and red concrete encasement is now required.
2. Asphalt walkways - $23,500 over estimate because
of the difficulty of construction in the wooded
area and the amount of hand work involved.
3. Bridges across Cary Bayou - $17,700 over estimate
because of the equipment cost of handling the
concrete beams.
4. Site work - $15,000 over estimate because our
estimate was apparently low.
This project will be paid for with 1975 Park Bond Funds and
grant funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
The Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks Board
have reviewed these bids, along with the bond funds available
and the projects that were projected at the time the bonds
were voted, and recommended approval. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2447
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF AMISTAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF JENKINS - HOLLAWAY PARK, PHASE II, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR
THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY -
SIX AND 34/100 ($508,456.34) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH
AGREEMENT.
Ordinance - Authorizing Reimbursement for the Cost of
Installing a Water Line in Allenbrook, Section III
At the last Council meeting, Council received a request
from Mr. F. A. Richardson, through his attorney, that he be
reimbursed for the full cost of the section of 10 -inch water
line that was installed on Rollingbrook Drive. Council
received a copy of a memorandum from Norman Dykes, City
Engineer and Director of Public Works, regarding the proposed
reimbursement to Mr. Richardson for the construction of a
10 -inch water line to service Allenbrook Subdivision, Section
III. In his memorandum, Mr. Dykes traces the history of the
installation of this line and discusses the need of this
line in terms of providing fire protection to that subdivision.
It is Mr. Dykes opinion that th10 -inch line which the City
required Mr. Richardson to install is necessary, although
Mr. Richardson could have installed a 6 -inch line to serve
the needs of this subdivision.
Mr. Lanham explained that in summary, the reason this
was required is that the City of Baytown's subdivision
ordinance requires that subdivisions water systems meet the
requirement of the State Board of Insurance. Mr. Lanham
also pointed out that other property owners who have installed
10 -inch lines have been reimbursed for the cost over and
above the 6 -inch line. The Administration recommended that
the City refund Mr. Richardson the difference between the
cost of the 10 -inch line and the cost of the 6 -inch line.
Councilman Kimmons inquired if this will be the first
subdivision with duplicate service. Mr. Lanham explained
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that for the last four years, the fire chief has been looking
over the plans, and this requirement has been enforced.
Councilwoman Wilbanks pointed out that the City had
asked Mr. Richardson to place a line in an area that is not
on his property, and she inquired if, in the past when the
City reimbursed the difference between a 6 -inch line and a
10 -inch line, the circumstances were that a property owner
would be immediately served by that line. )jr. Lanham responded
that to the best of his knowledge the lines did service the
abutting property.
Mayor Hutto recognized Mr. F. A. Richardson, who commented
that this water line is not in his subdivision; therefore,
he felt it to be unfair to have to endure the extra expense
of installing a 10 -inch line instead of a 6 -inch line. Mr.
Richardson felt the 6 -inch line would have adequately served
the subdivision, and that the City should pay the additional
expense of installing the 10 -inch line.
Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if there is a discrepancy
between what the City requires by ordinance and what the
State requires. Mr. Lanham commented that he does not
believe there is any discrepancy between what the City
requires and what the State requires.
Councilman Lander commented that if this is stated in
the subdivision ordinance, City Council must require that a
developer install duplicate lines, and if Council does not
want to require duplicate lines, this part of the subdivision
ordinance should be ammended.
Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if the ordinance specifies
who is to complete the line of duplicity. Councilwoman
Wilbanks felt that the ordinance should specify whose responsibility
it is to complete the water lines. Mr. Lanham explained
that the ordinance states that the developer of a subdivision
shall provide all water and sewer lines that are necessary
to properly service the subdivision.
The cost to install the 10 -inch line was $13,496.21,
and the 6 -inch line would have cost $8,476.84. The difference
is $5,019.37.
Councilman Kloesel moved to authorize the Administration
to reimburse $13,496.21 to Mr. F. A. Richardson for the
costs of a water line on Rollingbrook Drive; Councilman
Kimmons seconded the motion.
Councilman Lander inquired if the Council were to pass
this ordinance, what kind of consequences will Council be
faced with. Mr. Bounds commented that if the ordinance
remains as is, the City will continue to enforce the ordinance
because the circumstances of this case are different enough
to distinguish it. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Kimmons, Kloesel, and Wilbanks
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Council members Lander and Cannon
ORDINANCE NO. 2448
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED NINETY -SIX AND 100 ($13,496.21) DOLLARS TO F. A.
RICHARDSON FOR THE COSTS OF A WATER LINE BY ROLLINGBROOK
DRIVE.
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Ordinance - Awarding Bids for Whispering Pines Lift Station
Improvements
Two bids were received for the purchase of a lift
station system for the Whispering Pines Lift Station. The
bid tabulation follows:
uan. Description
1 Lift Station System
Gorman Rupp T4A3B
1 (Alternate Model)
Gorman Rupp 14C2B
Quan. Description
PUMP & POWER EQUIP.
Extended Price
$4360.00
$4044.00
AUTOMATIC PUMP
Extended Price
1 Lift Station System $3761.00
Hydro -Hatic 40MPUR
The low bid was submitted by Automatic Pump in the amount of
$3761.00. 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
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2449
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF AUTOMATIC PUMP & EQUIPMENT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF ONE LIFT STATION SYSTEM FOR WHISPERING PINES
AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THREE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY -ONE AND N01100 ($3,761.00)
DOLLARS.
Ordinance - Awarding Bid for Estimated Annual Supply of
Pre -T.1ix Asphalt
Three bids were received for the City's annual supply
of pre -mix rock asphalt. The bid tabulation follows:
WHITE'S MINES
uan. Description Unit Price Extended Price
Approx. One years requirements $12.21 $18,315.00
1,500 for Pre -Mix Asphalt
tons
UVALDE ROCK ASPHALT
it it $12.21 $18,315.00
KEOWN SUPPLY
17 It $19.00 $18,315.00
Identical low bids were submitted by Whites's Mines and Uvalde
Rock Asphalt. However, White's Mines' bid provides for a
$.10 per ton discount if payment is made by the 10th of the
month. Their bid is for $12.21 per ton. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
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Councilman Lander moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF WHITE'S MINES FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF PREMIX ROCK ASPHALT ON A UNIT
PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED
UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Awarding Bid for Estimated Annual Supply of
Hot Mix Asphalt
Three bids were received for the City's annual supply
of hot mix asphalt. The bid tabulation follows:
HOT MIX, INC.
QUAN. Description Unit Price Extended Price
Approx. One years requirements $16.25 $16,250.00
1,000 for hot mix asphalt
tons
BROWN & ROOT, INC.
if It $15.85 $15,850.00
RATCLIFF MATERIALS
if If $14.75
$14,750.00
The low bid submitted by Radcliff Materials is good for only
30 days and the travel distance is 18 miles one way. The
second low bid submitted by Brown and Root, Inc is firm
until November 1, 1978, and the travel distance is 12 miles
shorter. The shorter travel distance and the fact that the
prices are firm until November 1, 1978 makes the Brown and
Root, Inc. bid a better bid. The Administration recommended
that Brown and Root be awarded the bid for the purchase of
estimated annual supply of hot mix asphalt.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
Councilman Kloesel commented that he would not be able
to support the ordinance because he felt that Radcliff
Materials submitted the low bid and that they should be
awarded the bid. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Wilbanks, and
Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
ORDINANCE NO. 2451
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROWN & ROOT, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF HOT MIX ASPHALT ON A
UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE
BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Consider Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the
Purchase of a Two -ton Roller
The City is currently using a 1974 model one -ton roller
to roll asphalt for street patches. This roller has been
out of service much of the time recently because of mechanical
problems. Also, this one -ton roller is too small to perform
an adequate job of rolling the asphalt. The street division
budget does not include funds that were specifically allocated
for the purchase of a new two -ton roller; however, funds are
available in this budget to allocate toward the purchase of
this piece of equipment. The Administration would like
permission to advertise for the bids for the purchase of a
two -ton roller.
In response to a question from Councilman Cannon, Gary
Anderson, Assistant Director of Public Works, commented that
the estimated cost for the two -ton roller is $5000,00.
Councilman Cannon moved to authorize the Administration
to advertise for bids for the two -ton roller; Councilman
Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Appointment of an Auditor
Mayor Hutto reported that the Audit Committee recommended
the retention of the firm of Gerace and Hullum for the next
fiscal year.
Councilman Kimmons moved for the retention of the
auditing firm of Gerace and Hullum for the next fiscal year;
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Kimmons, Kloesel, Wilbanks
and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Committee Reports
None.
Unfinished Business
Councilman Cannon commented that he would like to look
at the possiblity of extending Rollingbrook to four lanes to
Garth Road. Councilman Cannon commented that he would like
to pursue the public necessity of this from a safety standpoint,
or have it put on the agenda for discussion at a later
meeting.
Councilman Cannon inquired as to when the water line
will be completed on Adoue and the street repaired. Gary
Anderson explained that City crews are currently working on
the lines and at the present time, the department is awaiting
the results of the samples that were sent in for the new
section of line. After the samples are received, service
lines can be tied and the crews can complete the project.
Councilman Kloesel commented that there are water
problems in the Southwest Addition and Lee Heights area.
Councilman Kloesel explained that he would like this item to
be placed on the next agenda and would like to have a report
from the Administration. Councilman Kloesel explained that
both areas have been plagued with poor water and if it is
necessary, he would like to have the lines in this area
looped or for the Administration to suggest some sort of
solution. Mayor Hutto concurred.
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Mr. Lanham explained that the Administration has received
an estimate on connecting the lines in the Southwest Addition
to the lines on Lee Drive.
Councilwoman Wilbanks complimented Bill Cornelius on
receiving the Community Service Recognition Award from the
Baytown Pilot Clubs for his efforts in working with the STEP
Program.
Recess and Adjourn
Mayor Hutto recessed the open meeting into executive
session to discuss personnel matters. When the open meeting
reconvened, Mayor Hutto announced that no business had been
transacted.
There being no further business to be transacted,
Councilman Kloesel moved to adjourn; Councilman Lander
seconded the motion. The vote for adjournment was unanimous.
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Karen Petru, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Eileen P. Hall, City Cler