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1978 06 22 CC Minutes80622 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS June 22, 1978 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session Thursday, June 22, 1978, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance: Jimmy Johnson Ted Kloesel Mary E. Wilbanks Eileen Caffey *Jody Lander Emmett 0. Hutto Fritz Lanham Dan Savage Scott Bounds Eileen P. Hall Absent: Allen Cannon Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilman Mayor Hutto called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Mayor Hutto. Approve Minutes Councilman Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 1978, and ratification of actions taken concerning each of the matters listed on the agenda of said meeting; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None *Councilman Lander present. Receive Petitions None. City Manager's Report Mr. Lanham reminded Council of the special activities being planned for the opening of Spur 330 on July 6. East District Truck Sewer - The engineering firm of Langford Engineering is preparing plans and specifications on the East District Trunk Sewer. The plans and specifications should be available by the end of October. It will be necessary to have a City of Baytown General Obligation Bond sale prior to the advertising for bids on this project. A total of $2,880,000 in bonds remains unsold from the 1975 authorization. The breakdown is as follows: $1,200,000 - Street Improvements; $450,000 - Drainage; $1,000,000 - Sanitary Sewer; $230,000 - Parks. The Administration will recommend that all of the remaining bonds are sold in the fall. Planning Commission Recommendations - A copy of the recommendations for projects for the fiscal year 1979 from the Planning Commission has been placed at the Council table. These recommendations are to be considered by Council during the budget sessions for the 1979 budget. 80622 -2 Minutes of the Regular Fleeting June 22, 1978 Improvements to Goose Creek Stream - The Corps of Engineers has issued a notice that the Harris County Flood Control District has applied for a permit for the improvements to be made on Goose Creek. Busch, Hutchison, and Associates has been involved in the preliminary engineering study for the work which will extend approximately 3,135 feet south of Baker Road near Goose Creek Drive. According to the notice, the creek will be excavated and lined with concrete. Public Hearing Notice - Anheuser- Busch, Inc. has applied to the Texas Department of Water Resources for a permit to allow for the disposal of approximately 100,000 gallons per day of spent grain liquor by land application, and to authorize an intermittent discharge of impounded rainfall runoff of a volume not to exceed 3,000,000 gallons per day, and a variable amount of direct rainfall runoff from the approximate 365 acre disposal site. A hearing has been set by the Department of Water Resources for July 20, 1978, at 9:00 a.m. in the Baytown Civic Center Auditorium. Written protest to the application must be made 8 days prior to the hearing date; prepared testimony at the public hearing must be filed 5 days prior to the hearing date. A hearing had been held on the pilot project several months ago. Council did not have enough information to make a determination as to what action, if any, should be taken. Councilman Kloesel suggested that Council hold a work session which has been scheduled for July 10 at 5:30 p.m. Signal Improvement Projects - The contractor has started work on the installation of conduit for interconnect cable along the median on North Alexander Drive. The plan is to proceed with those portions of the project that can be completed prior to the delivery of the signals and signal equipment in order to reduce the delay as much as possible. Kilgore Road /Mockingbird Lane Storm Sewer Project - The contractor is building junction boxes and area inlets on Kilgore Road. They will complete this portion of the project prior to moving on to the Mockingbird Lane portion. Jenkins - Hollaway Park - The contractor is about 90% complete with the site work. The lime subgrades of various foundations and roadways will be started next week. Country Club Water Line Replacement - The contractor has begun tying residents into the new line on the west side. On the East side pipe is about 90% installed. Overall, the job is approximately 95% complete with extensive cleanup work remaining. Questions and Comments Regarding the City Manager's Report Mayor Hutto commented that he had reviewed the preliminary estimates on anticipated revenue and expenditures for the coming year. He then stated that he is convinced that a tax cut for the City of Baytown should be considered during the budget hearings. Councilman Kloesel suggested that the Council members schedule a work - session on the proposed tax cut and examine the preliminary budget figures as a policy guide. Mr. Lanham remarked that he believes that if the Council members were to begin examining the budget requests and begin taking positions on the requests, then it would be rather difficult for him to negotiate with the Department Heads to make the necessary cuts and changes. Mayor Hutto commented that he wanted the Department 80622 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 Heads to be aware that there is a possibility that the City will be able to afford a tax cut, and to bear this in mind when preparing the individual budget requests. He further stated that some of the frills will have to be cut from the budgets. In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, the Mayor responded that he did not mean that there would be a reduction in City services. The Mayor stated that the tax rate should remain so that it will yield sufficient revenue to maintain services. Consider Plans and Specifications for the Surface Water Treatment Plant Mr. Al Rosin and Mr. Rick French, representatives of the firm of Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, were present at the Council meeting to review the plans and specifications for the BAWA surface water treatment plant. Mr. Rosin explained that the treatment plant will ultimately be constructed to meet the demand of 40,000,000 gallons per day and 60,000,000 per day peak, which is the projected demand for the year 2010. The construction will be phased so that in the first phase of the construction, an average daily flow of about 13,000,000 gallons will be provided, with a peak of about 19,000,000 gallons. It was recommended that a parcel of land of approximately 63 acres located north of Interstate Highway 10 off Thompson Road and Ellis School Road be obtained for the construction of the treatment plant. Mr. Rosin went on to explain that the first phase of the construction of the plant would be in three contracts. The first contract would be for the plant itself, and in addition there would be a transmission line to follow in a few months, and in about a year, a decision would have to be made as to the handling of the domestic waste. Mr. Rosin commented that if the plans and specifications were accepted by Council, bids would be taken immediately and construction would begin sometime in October. Projected completion date for the project would be the spring of 1980. Mr. Rick French reviewed the location and construction of the proposed treatment plant, and the basic process used for water treatment. In response to a question from Council, Mr. French stated that the first phase will have a maximum capacity of 19,000,000 gallons per day, which should be sufficient until approximately the year 1990 before the next expansion is necessary. Mr. French explained that the treatment plant will have stand -by equipment in case of break downs, and will have the capability to add fluoride to the water. The cost estimate on the plan is $11,780,000. Mr. Lanham pointed out that a bond sale will be necessary before contracts can be signed on the project. The Administration recommended approval of the plans and specifications, and requested permission to advertise for bids on the project. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for approval of the plans and specifications, and to authorize the advertisement for ® bids; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks, Caffey, and Lander Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Statement of Houston Lighting and Power Company Cost of Service and Fuel Cost Adjustment The Council packet included a letter from Mr. Quin McWhirter, District Manager for the Houston Lighting and Power Company. In his letter, Air. McWhirter presents the proposed fuel cost for the month of July, 1978. The cost figures included in his letter include the cost of 2000 KWH 80622 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 in July of 1977, May of 1978, June of 1978, and the proposed figures for July, 1978. The proposed cost of this service is $70.70 for 2000 KWH. This reflects an increase of $3.31 over the June cost for this service. The cause of this increase is an increase in the cost of fuel. Mayor Hutto felt that because no action is required on the part of Council on the rate increase, a formal vote was not necessary. Councilman Kloesel remarked that he felt that the Council should spend some time studying the proposed cost adjustments and verify that the rate increase is justified. Councilman Kloesel moved that the City of Baytown contact the Public Utility Commission and inquire as to the justification for the rate increase that H L & P has requested. Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if Councilman Kloesel was implying with his motion that the Council would not accept the proposed fuel cost adjustment and cost of service adjustments for the month of July. Mayor Hutto responded that he thought that the Council would have to accept the figures. In response to a question from Mayor Hutto, City Attorney Scott Bounds explained that the Utility Commission would be reluctant to enter into any rate discussion at this point which might place them in an adversary position. The Commission acts as an unbiased arbitrator, and could not give the City any formal assistance in this matter. Mr. Bounds went on to say that the City would be allowed to hire it's own consultants to help determine what the rates should be. The motion died on the table. Mrs. Mary Mathews Appeared Mrs. Mary Mathews appeared before Council to make an appeal on behalf of senior citizens who need transportation. She said that the taxi service in Baytown is poor, with cabs slow in responding and sometimes not responding at all. Dan Savage, Assistant City City has only two cab companies and at peak demand, the response Manager, remarked that the with a total of six cabs, could be slow. Mayor Hutto suggested that any person who has a problem with the taxi service should call Mr. Lanham or Mr. Savage on the day that they experience the problem so that perhaps it could be resolved. Council also requested that Mr. Savage be in touch with Mr. Hartt concerning the problem to request that during peak demand times, senior citizens be informed as to estimated time of arrival. Mrs. Pablo Ramirez Appeared Mrs. Ramirez appeared to request that Council allow her to build a carport which she is now unable to build due to the requirements of the City of Baytown Building Code. Mrs. Ramirez felt that she was not being treated fairly since her neighbors had carports which were constructed in violation of the Code. Jack Cramer, Chief Inspector, stated that these carports had been constructed more than two years ago and would not be affected by the Code. Mrs. Ramirez said that her neighbor's carport was less than a year old and asked if the City would request that the neighbor remove that carport. Councilman Lander responded that he would be willing to do that. 80622 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 Councilman Lander stated that he was opposed to moving the set back from 15 feet to 5 feet when this matter came before Council approximately 1J years ago. He felt that the 5 -foot set -back requirement would be necessary to provide for the welfare of the entire community. Councilman Kloesel explained to Mrs. Ramirez that the regular procedure that is followed in instances such as this is for a member of Council to request that the particular ordinance being questioned be changed, and to ask that an ordinance be drafted to effect that change. Council would then vote on the ordinance. Councilman Kloesel went on to say that he would have to consider making a request to have the ordinance amended so that an individual could build to the property line very carefully. Mrs. Ramirez asked that members of Council drive by her property at 1908 California. No action was taken. Consider Negotiating Contract for Relocation of Old Cedar Bayou Methodist Church This was discussed at a recent Council meeting and referred to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to consider the request of the Bay Area Heritage Society to move the old Cedar Bayou Methodist Church to the Bicentennial Park. The Advisory Board recommends that the church be relocated to the park with the following stipulations being drawn up in contract form: The Bay Area Heritage Society will 1. Secure the necessary funds to relocate the old church. 2. Secure the necessary funds to restore the old sanctuary building, including the steeple. 3. Retain and maintain the restored sanctuary as a historic religious shrine. 4. Make available the sanctuary for suitable religious purposes and activities. 5. Pay for the interior electrical service. The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will - 1. Provide water, sewer and electricity service to the building before the building is relocated. 2. Provide an-additional bridge and walkways to the building as soon as feasible. 3. Maintain the grounds around the building in accordance with the Goose Creek Independent School District contract. 4. Pay for the exterior safety lighting and monthly service charge. The City's estimated cost for providing the water and sewer service to the building is approximately $3,000. The Administration recommends approval of the Bay Heritage Society's request subject to the conditions set forth by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Kloesel moved for the approval of the Bay Heritage Society's request subject to the conditions set forth by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. Councilman Johnson inquired if the Bicentennial Park had been vandalized in the past or would there be more chance of vandalism in the future. The Administration explained that due to the location of the park, this park had not had nearly as much vandalism as other parks in the City. 80622 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 In response to a question from Council, Mr. Lanham explained that the Heritage Society would be responsible for scheduling the building, and in conjunction with that response, Mrs. Jean Shepherd explained that the building would be scheduled for certain types of religious activities such as weddings and special programs during the holiday seasons. The Church would also be open for tours but would not be rented to a particular religious group to hold regular services each week. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Ordinance - Amending the City of Baytown's Personnel Rules to Comply with the Changes in Federal Laws and Policies of the City The proposed ordinance amends the City's Personnel Rules to comply with federal laws and City policies. The changes include establishing a general procedure for notifying the Personnel Department when vacancies occur, changing the longevity rate for non -civil service employees to $4.00 per year, changing the requirements for paying accrued vacation and sick leave upon termination so that only those employees that have satisfactorily completed their probationary period may be paid for such accurals, and changing the mandatory retirement age from 65 to 70. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2490 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AMENDING THE "CITY OF BAYTOWN PERSONNEL RULES" RELATING TO VACANCY IDENTIFICATION, LONGEVITY PAY, VACATION AND SICK LEAVE TERMINATION PAY, ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE, AND RETIREMENT; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Reconditioning of the Fire Department Drill Tower One bid was received for the reconditioning of the Fire Department Drill Tower. The bid was submitted by J & M Enterprises in the amount of $5,315.59 with an estimated completion time of 45 days. The bid met specifications, therefore, the Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2491 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR RECONDITIONING OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DRILL TOWER TO J & M ENTERPRISES FOR FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 59/100 ($5,315.59) DOLLARS. 80622 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the 1978 Street Improvment Program Three bids were received for the 1978 Street Improvement Program. The bid tabulation follows: Able Services, Inc. $374,871.85 SKRLA, Inc. $365,767.15 Brown & Root, Inc. $330,647.46 Brown and Root, Inc. submitted the low bid in the amount of $330,647.46. The estimate for this work was $390,600.00. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Mr. Lanham explained that at the next Council meeting, the Administration will present a change order to this project to add a short section of Pin Oak Street that was not included in the original plans. Councilman Lander moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Councilman Lander requested that North Ashbel from Hunnicutt to James be included in the next reconstruction program. Councilman Kloesel asked that a very close inspection be made of the streets being rebuilt because the streets are not holding up as they should. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Wilbanks, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: Councilman Kloesel ORDINANCE NO. 2492 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE 1978 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO BROWN & ROOT, INC.; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment for Completion of Baytown Sports Complex The City of Baytown's consulting engineers and Bobby Rountree, Director of Parks and Recreation, have inspected this work and have found the work to be satisfactory. The original contract was for $333,561.40. There was a change order added and the City underran on some items which brought the total contract price to $334,889.54. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance which would authorize the final payment to Amistad Construction Company for this work. Councilman Lander moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks and Caffey Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2493 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAYTOWN SPORTS COMPLEX; ACCEPTING THE CONSULTING ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO AMISTAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Councilman Johnson inquired if the vandalism occuring in this area has subsided. Mr. Rountree explained that the 80622 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 Police Department has had this area under surveillance. Mr. Lanham further explained that Mr. Rountree is considering the possibility of recommending to Council that the City of Baytown provide land for a trailer to be placed for a caretaker which should deter vandalism. Councilman Kloesel explained that he had recommended at a previous meeting that the Parks Board consider looking into a program that would provide for participation from senior citizens by allowing them to work in the concession stands and recreational facilities. He felt that this would add soberness in the recreational areas. Consider Approval of a Metropolitan Transit Authority Multi - Phase Transit Development Plan for the Baytown Area Prior to Thursday's Council meeting, the Council held a workshop to consider proposals for inclusion in the Regional Plan which the Metropolitan Transit Authority will present to the voters of Harris County. The City staff has developed a proposed intra -city bus system involving 4 routes with 9 buses. Also, park and pool lots, park and ride lots, specialty routes, and some rural transit services into the Baytown area are being considered as possibilities. Mr. Bill Black, Vice - Chairman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, requested that Council take action on these proposals so that these possibilities can be included in the Regional Plan. The Administration recommended approval of these proposals. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for approval of the proposals; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that she felt it is important to remember that when the election is held that the citizens of Baytown will have the opportunity to vote on the proposals. Mayor Hutto commented that he felt it might be appropriate to have information published on the transit systems nearer to election time. Mr. Lanham assured Mayor Hutto that he would talk to the Baytown Sun to find out what details and forms that will be needed in order to have the information published. Councilman Kloesel commented that he is pleased with the input that Council is receiving on this matter. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Resolution - Approving Sam Houston Resource Conservation and Development Area Plan This is presented to Council every year and the City of Baytown has not contributed any money to this organization and has not received any services from them but the City of Baytown is a member as all other municipalities are. The R C & D is primarily concerned with rural areas. The major policy is that of motivating conservation and development actions through the local leadership of people most familiar with local problems and needs, and to support projects that protect the resource base, maintain environmental quality and improve the quality of life. The overall goal is to bring to bear all available forces to help in planning and implementing a conservation and development program. The Executive Council will work closely with measure sponsors to insure coordination of planned actions with state and local planning agencies. The major types of measures for which R C & D assistance will be sought include critical area treatment, 80622 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 water -based recreation, flood prevention and land drainage. For this reason the Parks and Recreation Department hopes to obtain monies for water -based recreational activities within the City through this program. Assistance for other types of measures will be sought from appropriate federal, state and local agencies. The Administration recommended approval of the resolution. Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the resolution; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 628 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN APPROVING THE DRAFT PLAN DESIGN FOR THE SAM HOUSTON RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS A GUIDE FOR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS. Request Permission to Advertise for Bids for Roadside Traffic Counters The roadside traffic counters would be used by the Planning Department in their transportation plans and processes. The estimated cost of the system is $4,190.00. A total of $4,000 in grant funds is available for this purchase. The roadside units will show velocity classification, vehicle length classification, vehicle type classifications, and will count traffic (as many as four individual lanes at one time). The Administration requested permission to advertise for bids for roadside traffic counters. Councilman Johnson moved to authorize the Administration to advertise for bids for traffic counters; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Authorizing Advertising for Bids for Sliplining of Sanitary Sewer Lines A number of sanitary sewer lines are in need of sliplining. A list of some of these follows: 1. 1342' of 5" liner on Oak Avenue between West Main and Riggs Streets. 15 service connections; 1 manhole 2. 7000' of 5" liner in area of Lincoln, Hawthorne, and Lindberg Streets. 325' of 6" liner in same area. 144 service connections; 3 manholes 3. 1172' of 12" liner between James Street and Wright Blvd. and East Texas Avenue. 5 service connections; 1 manhole 4. Between Willow and Ash from Riggs to West Main - 1755' of 6" liner. 49 service connections; 2 manholes 5. 500' of 5" liner between Vermont, Kentucky, and Kansas 6. 700' of 6" liner between Kansas, Kentucky, California and Missouri Streets. 25 service connections The estimated cost of this project is $185,000. The Administration requested permission to advertise for bids. 80622 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 Councilman Kloesel moved to authorize the Administration to advertise for bids for the sliplining of the sanitary sewer lines that were outlined above; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Directing the Administration to Develop Plans and Specifications to Construct a Pedestrian Walkway Across Goose Creek Stream at West Main Street At the June 8, 1978 meeting, Councilman Kloesel requested that an item be placed on the agenda to direct the Administration to develop plans and specifications to construct a pedestrian walkway across Goose Creek Stream at West Main Street. Councilman Kloesel explained that he would like the Administration to obtain approval from the Corps of Engineers for the construction of a pedestrian walkway running parallel to the bridge on West Main Street crossing Goose Creek Stream. Councilman Kloesel further commented that if the motion passes, that funds be provided for this in the next year's budget. It takes approximately 90 days to obtain approval from the Corps of Engineers for a routine permit. Councilman Kloesel also commented that pedestrian traffic is increased across this bridge during the summertime, many of which are children. Councilman Kloesel moved that the City of Baytown construct a pedestrian walkway across Goose Creek Stream at West Main Street; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: Councilwoman Wilbanks Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for Demolition of the Building at 519 W. Main Street This item will be discussed during executive session. Consider Appointments to the Mechanical Board This item will be discussed during executive session. Committee Reports None. Unfinished Business Councilman Kloesel commented that there are some legal areas in which he felt the public should be informed in open session. Councilman Johnson commented that during the week he received two calls from two different veterinarians concerning the City's participation in the neutering policy. In response to a question from Councilman Johnson, Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, commented that the City received $15,000 in revenue sharing funds for this participation in the Animal Sterilization Program. There is a 60 -day time limit on the vouchers issued under this program. There are no funds available to issue additional vouchers, but at the end of the 60 -day period, the City will be able to re -issue the vouchers where the time limit has expired. 80622 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 Mr. Lanham explained that there are no funds for this program at the present time and explained that another entitlement for revenue sharing funds will be appropriated on October 1, 1978. Recess and Reconvene Mayor Hutto recessed the open meeting into executive session to discuss pending legal matters and personnel matters. When the open meeting reconvened, the following business was transacted. Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Demolition of the Building at 519 W. Main Street The proposed ordinance awards the bid for the demolition of the building at 519 West Main Street to A -1 Home Improvements in the amount of $4,180. This building is being demolished under the City's Urban Rehabilitation Program. Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks, and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2494 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ACCEPTING THE BID OF A -1 HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURES AT 519 WEST MAIN STREET; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY AND N01100 ($4,180.00) DOLLARS; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. Adjourn With no further business to be transacted, Councilman Johnson moved to adjourn; Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote for adjournment was unanimous. Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk