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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
August 10, 1978
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session Thursday, August 10, 1978, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following
members were in attendance:
Jody Lander
Jimmy Johnson
Ted Kloesel
Mary E. Wilbanks
Eileen Caffey
Allen Cannon
Emmett 0. Hutto
Fritz Lanham
Dan Savage
Scott Bounds
Eileen P. Hall
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Mayor Hutto called the meeting to order and Councilman
Cannon offered the invocation.
Approve Minutes
Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of July 27, 1978, and the special meeting of
July 31, 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, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Resolution Authorizing Issuance of BAWA Revenue
Bonds
Robert Gillette, President of the Board of Directors of
the Baytown Area Water Authority, explained that the Board
of Directors met at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday to open bids for
the sale of bonds and regretfully, only one bid was received.
Therefore, the Board of Directors determined to cancel the
sale and re- advertise the bond sale for August 24, 1978.
The Board has no assurances that more than one bid will be
received on that date, but at least the Board will have
tried. Under the circumstances, it would be a better policy
and will be more tolerable to the people in the community to
try to receive more bids.
Councilman Lander inquired why more bids were not
received? Mr. Gillette explained that the Board did not
have any concrete reason, but money is tight and interest is
high which might account for the receipt of only one bid.
However, the bonds were rated A.
Receive Petitions
None.
City Manager's Report
Auditing Firms - At the last meeting, Council asked
that the Administration check with auditing firms on the
possibility of the City of Baytown employing a firm to audit
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Houston Lighting and Power Company's fuel cost calculations
for last month. The Administration talked with representatives
of Touche Ross, the firm that has audited H L & P's books in
the past. This firm would be willing to audit H L & P's
books at an estimated cost of $3,000 to $4,000; however, the
firm's representative felt that such an audit would be
unnecessary. This firm has been employed by the City of
Houston to make an audit in preparation for the hearing
concerning the request for a general rate increase. As part
of that rate analysis, fuel cost adjustments will be evaluated
and any errors would be reported to the Public Utilities
Commission. Also, the firm's representative pointed out
that the information from an independent audit might not get
to the City of Baytown any sooner than the information from
the rate analysis. Touche Ross has analyzed H L & P's fuel
cost adjustment several times in the past for rate cases and
has not discovered any problems. This is the only firm that
the Administration had contacted in this regard; therefore,
Mr. Lanham inquired if the Council would like the Administration
to check into this matter further.
Councilmen Cannon and Kloesel stated that the information
which Touche Ross will supply for the Public Utilities
Commission will suffice.
Annual Employees Picnic - Council members have been
cordially invited to attend the annual employees' picnic
to be held Friday, August 25, 1978.
Harris County Mayors and Councilmens Association - The
Harris County Mayors and Councilmens Association will meet
on Saturday, August 19, 1978, and the Administration will be
in touch with Council members within the next few days to
determine how many will be able to attend that meeting.
Labor Union - Council members had indicated a desire to
meet with labor union representatives to discuss the wage rate
schedule to be used in the contract for construction of the
BAWA water treatment plant. This meeting will be held Tuesday,
August 15, 1978. The members of the BAWA Board will be out of
the City, but two members will be present.
Buoys - The buoys have been reinstalled in Burnett, Scott
and Crystal Bays. This was completed last week.
Youth Conservation Corps - The third year of the Youth
Conservation Corps has been completed. This is the program
under which young people are employed to work in the parks.
All three projects have been successful, but Bobby Rountree,
Director of Parks and Recreation, felt that this one was the
most successful of the three.
Mockingbird Lane /Kilgore Road Storm Sewer Project - Most
of the cleanup is complete except in the vicinity of the junction
boxes which are still under construction. Some repair work
is left on street crossings, driveways, and walks. All of the '
work should be completed in approximately 3 weeks.
Country Club Water Line Replacement -
and in service. Cleanup work is virtually
damage to driveways and sidewalks which is
This job should be completed in two weeks;
an item on the agenda for an addition to t
lengthen it.
The line is complete
complete except for
now being completed.
however, there is
his contract which would
Jenkins - Hollaway Park Project - The tennis courts are complete
except for lights and nets. Concession stands, restrooms, and
the scorekeeper building are under construction. Limestone base
material is being placed for the various drives, walks, and
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parking lots. Approximately 75% of the water and sewer
lines have been installed from the Whispering Pines area to
serve the buildings. The overall job is approximately 25%
complete.
Neighborhood Center - The foundation was poured yesterday
and the electrical services have been installed from the
power distribution center to the building site. This job is
approximately 10% complete.
Questions or Comments Regarding the City Manager's Report
Councilwoman Wilbanks stated that she had a call concerning
the condition of Lazy Lane in the Lakewood area, and requested
that the Administration check the present condition of the street
to determine if the street would fit into the street reconstruction
program.
Mayor Hutto notified Council that he had made two
reappointments to the Baytown Housing Authority Board - -Ron
Haddick and Tony Campos.
Mrs. Norma Wilder was appointed to replace Mr. Mark
Mendelovitz, who had declined reappointment.
Mayor Hutto also notified Council that he had appointed
George Gentry to the Senior Citizen's Transportation Committee
to replace Harry Massey who declined reappointment.
Mr. Michael Elder Appeared
Mr. Michael Elder appeared regarding his opposition and
some citizens opposition to the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program (STEP). Mr. Elder commented that he has not been a
victim of STEP, but that he strongly opposes the program for
several reasons.
Mr. Elder commented that he felt that STEP is ineffective
in reducing accidents because the statistics that have been
quoted are not modified to allow for the great improvement
that the City of Baytown has made in certain streets such as
Bayway Drive, Garth Road, and Decker Drive where more accidents
previously occurred because of poor street conditions. He
also stated that few accidents are speed related, and that
STEP will not stop or slow down habitual speeders, although
STEP is invariably operated as a speed trap. Mr. Elder
stated that his prime objection to STEP is that STEP is a
federally funded program. Mr. Elder commented that STEP is
a wedge that is being driven between the citizens goodwill
and the Police Department.
In closing, Mr. Elder pleaded with Council to reconsider
this issue because of the close vote that renewed the program.
He requested that Council examine the statistics again on
which their decision was based, along with the reasoning
that was just presented in reconsidering the matter. He
asked that Council vote the program out at this meeting or
put it before the public in the form of a referendum.
Councilman Kloesel asked that an item be placed on the
agenda for the next meeting to reconsider the STEP Program.
Ordinance - Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the Country
Club Water Line Project
The cast -iron water line on Quail Hollow Drive between
Burning Tree Drive and Country Club View was not included in
the original Country Club Water Line Replacement Contract.
Change Order No. 1 authorizes the replacement of this water
line at an estimated cost of $11,112.49. This would include
610 feet of six -inch line. This will complete replacement
of cast -iron water lines in this subdivision. Even with
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this change order, the contract will underrun. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2513
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH
R. T. BISHOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., AND R. T. BISHOP,
JOINT VENTURE, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COUNTRY CLUB
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment for Sliplining
Contract No. 77 -2
Work has been completed on Sliplining Contract No. 77-
2. The City has inspected this work. The work is in compliance
with the contract and meets all city standards and specifications.
Total cost of this work is $193,580.90. This is $13,975.90
less than the adjusted contract amount. A final payment in
the amount of $19,358.09 remains to be paid. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2.514
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE SLIPLINING OF
SANITARY SEWER LINES BY CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.;
FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE 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.
Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment for Completion of
Air Conditioning Work at the Community Building
The renovation of the air conditioning system for the
Baytown Community Building has been completed. The total
contract amount is $63,454. Final payment in the amount of
$12,056.26 remains to be paid. A one -year warranty is
included on this work. The Administration recommended
approval of the ordindnce.
Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel
Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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August 10, 1978
ORDINANCE NO. 2515
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE RENOVATION OF THE
BAYTOWN COMMUNITY BUILDING'S HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS BY
M.S.YOUNG COMPANY, INC., FINDING THAT THE WORK HAS BEEN
PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT;
ACCEPTING THE CONSULTING 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 - First Reading on the Proposed Annexation of
Certain Properties Belonging to Mobay Chemical Corporation
The proposed ordinance is the first reading on the
proposed annexation of certain properties belonging to Mobay
Chemical Corporation. This annexation is proposed in accordance
with the City's industrial district policy. Under the terms
of this policy, property equal to 20% of the value of the
industrial complex is to be annexed. Industrial payments
are made on the remaining 800. No opposition to this annexation
was expressed in public hearing. 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, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2516
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND
ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS.
Public Hearing - Proposed Expenditure of Revenue Sharing
Funds for Entitlement X (7:00 p.m.)
Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing on the proposed
expenditure of Revenue Sharing Funds for Entitlement Period
X in session. Mr. Lanham explained that the City was expecting
$518,000 in Revenue Sharing funds for Entitlement Period X
prior to the City Manager's public hearing held Thursday,
July 20, 1978. On August 7, 1978, the City was notified
that it will receive $552,203 during the Entitlement X
Period which runs from October 1, 1978 through September 30,
1979. A total of eleven individuals presented requests at
that hearing. One gentleman suggested that Council return
the Revenue Sharing Funds to the federal government. Federal
law governing the use of Revenue Sharing requires that the
City Manager submit a recommendation to-the City Council
after the proposed use hearing is held. The following items
were recommended for inclusion in the Entitlement X Revenue
Sharing Budget:
1. Water Meter Replacement - $45,500
These funds would be used to replace mechanical
drive meters which are now obsolete and do not
measure total water consumption accurately. With
the conversion to surface water it will be necessary
to replace these meters to insure that all water
consumption is properly metered.
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2. Library Materials - $27,000
These funds would be used to purchase addtional
books and other materials to add to the Sterling
Municipal Library collection.
3. Pistol Range - $15,000
These funds would be used to build a pistol range
at the Coady landfill site. This range would be
used primarily by the Police Department.
4. Parks Improvements - $40,500
These funds would be used for Phase II development
of the Bicentennial Park, which includes construction
of another pedestrian bridge, additional walkways,
and installation of improvements needed for the
relocation of the Old Cedar Bayou Methodist Church.
Funds would also be used to install bullet -proof
shields over tennis court lights and improve water
and sewer facilities at Roseland Park.
5. Museum Assistance - $12,0,00 _.
The Bay Area Heritage Society has requested that
these funds be allocated to enable the Baytown
Museum to hire a professional staff person to
serve as curator.
6. Fire Station Land - $15,000
These funds would be used to purchase land for a
new fire station which would be located in the
north - central portion of the City. This is a
rapidly growing area which will need additional
fire protection.
7. Fire Rescue Truck - $25,000
These funds would be used to purchase a rescue
vehicle to replace the fire captain's van.
8. Senior Citizen Activities - $15,000
These funds would be used to continue the Senior
Citizen Taxi Program and for related senior citizen
activities.
9. Animal Sterilization Program - $15,000
These funds would be used to continue the Animal
Sterilization Program.
10. Water Tower Repair - $35,000
These funds would be-used to repair and paint the
West Main Street water tower.
11. Woodlawn Lift Station - $10,000
These funds would be used to purchase an additional
pump and motor for installation at the Woodlawn
lift station.
12. Backhoe for Utility Construction - $23,000
These funds would be used to purchase a backhoe
and trailer for the Utility Construction Division.
13. Water Well Repair - $5,000
These funds would be used to rebuild the motor on
the Decker Drive water well. This well is a major
well and it will be used after the conversion to
surface water.
14. Police Telephone System - $40,000
These funds would be used to replace the telephone
system in the police building. The present system
is overloaded and no additional extensions can be
added.
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15. Sliplining of Sanitary Sewer Lines - $195,000
These funds would be used to pay for sliplining of
sanitary sewer lines that collapse or deteriorate
during the coming year. Mr. Lanham recommended
that the additional $33,681 be allocated toward
sliplining.
Councilman Cannon commented that since the City is
receiving an additional $34,000, and since a request had
been made for a street striping machine during the budget
work session, he would like the Council to try to provide
this piece of equipment through the Revenue Sharing funds.
However, Councilman Cannon commented that he is not convinced
that the City of Baytown needs a $50,000 piece of equipment.
Perhaps a less expensive street striper could be acquired.
Councilman Cannon then stated he would like to accept the
recommendations presented with the exception of the $15,000
for the Animal Sterilization Program.
Mayor Hutto recognized Paul Edwards who indicated that
he would like to speak regarding the Revenue Sharing funds.
Mr. Edwards, who serves as Chairman of the Library Board,
reminded Council that Baytown does not meet the acceptable
standards for libraries. The standards call for two to four
volumes per citizen and Baytown is still below the two
volume requirement. Mr. Edwards reported that Baytown
should belong in the four book category rather that the two.
Mr. Edwards also mentioned that the Library Board has examined
the proposed request very carefully and the Board felt that
the funds requested were very necessary to the continued
growth of the Library. The Board concurs with the recommendation
of the City Administration and whole - heartedly supports the
amount that was requested.
Councilman Kloesel stated that he supported Councilman
Cannon's position on the striper and that he would like to
provide funds for the striper in Revenue Sharing. Councilman
Kloesel also concurred that he would like to delete the
$15,000 Animal Sterilization Program and allocate those
funds toward purchase of a striper.
Councilman Kloesel commented that there is a need for a
police firing range, but a closed range is not necessary.
He felt that an outdoor range with a sun - shield would be
sufficient. Also, he felt the range should be included as
part of the Parks Department where it would be managed for
utilization by both the Police Department and the public.
Therefore, he favored the allocation of funds to the Parks
Department for the pistol range.
Councilman Lander inquired if the funds for the Animal
Sterilization Program were completely utilized for the past
year. Mr. Savage explained that the vouchers were completely
issued by the middle of June. Councilman Lander commented
that he felt the Animal Sterilization Program to be a very
worthwhile program, and that he would like to continue the
program; Councilman Johnson concurred.
Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired about the financial
arrangement of the program. Mr. Savage explained that the
City of Baytown would issue a voucher worth $20 to a City
resident who had proof of his animal's vaccinations. The
citizen would then take the voucher and the animal to the
veterinarian of his choice. If the veterinarian agreed to
accept the voucher, then the veterinarian would sterilize
the animal, send the voucher to the City, and bill the City
$20 for his services. The citizen would pay the cost over
$20. In Baytown, the cost for sterilization of an animal is
approximately $40.
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Mayor Hutto commented that-he-felt.-the Animal Sterilization
Program is a rabies control program in addition tb aiding in
the control of the animal population.
Councilman Kloesel felt the money would be better spent
if the $15,000 were expended toward rabies shots.
Councilman Cannon commented that if the City is utilizing
all of the funds and citizens are paying approximately half
of the cost, the City should reduce the voucher to $10. Mr.
Savage explained that the Committee has discussed the possibility
of reducing the vouchers from $20 to $15, but no final
decision for recommendation to Council has been made.
In response to a question from Councilwoman Wilbanks,
Mr. Lanham explained that no money has been appropriated in
the proposed budget toward sliplining, but Council has
indicated the necessity to continue this program which is
funded with bond funds. Therefore, the Revenue Sharing
funds would be supplementing the bond funds. Mr. Lanham
said that there is a need for more money to be allocated
toward sliplining if the City continues to slipline at about
the same rate.
Councilwoman Wilbanks explained the reason for the
question was that she was considering the possible diversion
of allocation from sliplining of $34,000 toward the purchase
of a striper rather than deleting.-one of the recommended
items. Councilwoman Wilbanks stated in this regard, she
would like the Administration to consider the possibility of
adding a sixteenth item.
Councilman Johnson inquired if Council would have any
objections to some of the Council members talking with
several veterinarians to determine if they would give the
City a reduced rate for persons with vouchers issued by the
City; Council had no objections.
Mr. Lanham explained that it is not necessary that the
details of the program be worked out prior to Council appropriating
the money.
Public Hearing - Proposed Expenditure of Budgeted Funds
for the 1978 -79 Fiscal Year
Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing on the proposed
expenditure of budgeted funds for the 1978 -79 fiscal year to
be open.
Mr. Lanham explained that the budget that the Administration
recommended to Council is based on continuing City services
at the present level. No new programs or major changes in
existing programs have been recommended. The proposed
budget represents a 14J% increase over the approved 1977 -78
budget. The consumer price index in the Houston area for
the year ending June 1, 1978 was 9.1 %. Assuming the population
growth of approximately 3% to 4 %, the recommended budget is
approximately 2% greater than the total of those two. The
proposed budget includes an 8Q reduction in the tax rate and
includes a 600 increase in the minimum charge for sanitary
sewer service.
The General Fund Budget, which is for those operations
of the City other than water and sewer operations and which
includes all other departments of the City, has been increased
17.67% for a total of $10,751,000.
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The increase in the Water and Sewer Fund is only 4.06%,
which is actually considerably less than the increase in the
consumer price index. A total of $2,974,982 has been recommended.
The increase in the General Obligation Interest and
Sinking Fund is 17.8 %. This is the fund from which interest
and principal payments on bonds that have been issued in the
past are paid. The Administration has included in the
recommended budget funds to finance the sale of the remainder
of the bonds that citizens of Baytown voted in 1975 and the
total in unsold bonds is $2,880,000.
The increase in the Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer
Interest and Sinking Fund is .28%. The City has not issued
any revenue bonds for several years nor are there plans to
issue revenue bonds in the near future. The total amount
required for next year in that fund is $354.238. Most of
the improvements that have been made to the water and sewer
system in the past several years have been financed with
General Obligation Bonds or Tax Bonds.
There has been an increase in the portion of the budget
that is used for capital outlay as opposed to operating
expense in the amount of $485,000 in the General Fund and a
decrease of $160,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund.
Mayor Hutto recognized Paul Edwards, Chairman of the
Library Board, who explained that he wanted to speak to
Council concerning the Library's budget as submitted to the
City Administration. Mr. Edwards explained that the Library's
budget included a recommendation for some additional janitorial
help which is necessary to properly maintain the City's
library facilities.
Mr. Lanham commented that a copy of the proposed budget
is on file in the City Clerk's office for citizens to come
in and review.
Mayor Hutto inquired if.there was anyone else who would
like to be recognized at the public hearing. No one indicated
a desire to be recognized; therefore, Mayor Hutto declared
the public hearing on the proposed budget closed.
Ms. Leola Greer Appeared
Ms. Greer appeared to inquire as to what decision had
been made concerning her request for a larger driveway.
Mayor Hutto informed Ms. Greer that the Administration had
contacted the consulting engineers in this regard and as
soon as the consultants report to the Administration, the
Administration will contact her.
Roy Fuller Appeared
Mr. Roy Fuller, representative of the Downtown Texas
Avenue Merchants and Property Owners, requested that Council
cooperate with that group as follows:
1. Provide stricter enforcement of the 2 -hour parking
limits;
2. Provide adequate police patrol to that area at
night and in so doing -
a. Strongly enforce present laws prohibiting
littering, loitering, vandalism, obstruction
of traffic, and acts of public nuisance;
b. Provide atmosphere of safety for families and
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3. Provide additional street
as a deterrent to much of
above;
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lights which would serve
the activity described
4. Encourage the City Administration and various
service groups to continue their cooperative
attitude in helping to resolve the problems on
Texas Avenue.
Councilman Johnson inquired if the out -of -town owners
are willing to cooperate. Mr. Fuller responded in the
affirmative.
Councilman Kloesel felt a solution needed to be worked
out regarding parking. Councilman Kloesel also stated that
the problems of loitering, littering, and vandalism would be
reduced by the elimination of the planter boxes.
Councilman Kloesel further stated that to enforce the
law on Texas Avenue would require an army of policemen which
would be very costly.
Councilman Cannon stated that the strong enforcement of
laws prohibiting littering, loitering, vandalism, etc. and
to provide safety will have to be resolved before the owners
of this property can be convinced of the economics of refurbishing
the area. Councilman Cannon felt that the City's police
force would effectively enforce the laws mentioned above.
Councilman Cannon mentioned that Texas Avenue is acquiring
the reputation of being a spot for teenagers from the surrounding
areas.
Councilman Johnson felt that police patrolling on foot
would stop much of the loitering and vandalism.
Councilman Lander inquired as to what would the possibility
be in blocking Texas Avenue off after certain hours. Mr.
Fuller commented that this was considered by the group, but
further stated that at the present time this does not seem
practical.
Councilman Kloesel stated that this would cause problems
because Texas Avenue is one of the major arteries in Baytown.
He felt that if the planter boxes were not removed, then the
next move would be to eliminate parking on side streets and
provide city parking in order to maintain a free flow of
traffic on the two parallel streets.
Councilman Kloesel pointed out that another problem is
that Baytown does not have much recreation for teenagers.
Councilwoman Caffey commended Mr. Fuller and the Downtown
Texas Avenue Merchants and Property Owners in their efforts,
and commented that the idea of providing intense lighting on
Texas Avenue to provide a safer atmosphere would cut down on
loitering.
Councilwoman Caffey proposed that this item be placed
on the agenda for the next Council meeting and have a resolution
to support these people in their efforts. In response, Mr.
Bounds explained that Councilwoman Caffey may ask that the
staff prepare a recommendation on the lighting for the next
meeting. Councilwoman Caffey responded that she would like
the staff to prepare a recommendation on the lighting for
the next meeting.
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Mayor Hutto recognized Mr. Tex Dittman, who requested
that when considering what needs to be done on Texas Avenue,
that the streets crossing Texas Avenue be considered as
well. Mr. Dittman explained that there is much vandalism on
the streets between Sterling and Gulf. Mayor Hutto assured
Mr. Dittman that the Administration will take that into
consideration.
Ordinance - Authorizing the Employment of Don Butler as
Legal Consultant in the Houston Lighting and Power Rate
Case and Authorizing the Expenditure of Not More Than
$2200 for Such Purpose
Scott Bounds, City Attorney, explained that the City
Council had authorized the City Attorney as representative
of Baytown, to intervene in the rural rate hearing before
the Public Utilities Commission on the proposed increase of
electric rates by Houston Lighting and Power Company. The
day after the last Council meeting, Mr. Bounds attended a
meeting with representatives of cities that met to discuss
hiring a legal advisor to represent all the cities before
the Public Utilities Commission at their hearings. It was
the consensus of most of the representatives of the cities
present that Don Butler should be retained to represent
those cities as the legal advisor in the intervention. A
proposal was drafted for the individual cities to consider
whereby Mr. Butler would be retained to represent them in
the rural rate hearing for a maximum fee of 50 per person
for each city. For the City of Baytown, this would be based
on the 1970 census figures and the maximum cost to the City
would be $2200. The City of Houston is being represented by
its own staff legal department. Mr. Butler would represent
the cities other than the City of Houston. The City of
Houston has retained Touche Ross as their rate consultant in
the matter and Baytown has been consolidated with the City
of Houston before the Public Utilities Commission. The City
of Houston has agreed if the other cities hire Don Butler as
rate consultant, to provide the information from Touche Ross
to the other cities so that they can look at the analysis of
Houston Lighting and Power's rate structure.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Bounds
commented that the Public Utilities Commission consolidated
all the cities. There can be only one representative or one
lead Council appointed for all the cities and the City of
Houston would like to do this on an alternate basis with Don
Butler. Don Butler is a former City Attorney for the City
of Austin and is now is private practice in Austin. He has
extensive experience in rate consultant matters and was one
of the rate attorneys for the cities in the Southwestern
Bell Case which was recently decided by the Supreme Court.
Mr. Bounds explained that under the Public Utilities
Commission's statute the cities are generally able to be
reimbursed for legal and accounting services required to
analyze the rates of the company being regulated by said
cities. This is a procedure of intervention and not the
cities direct control of Houston Lighting and Power.
However, there is the possibility that the City may be
reimbursed by Houston Lighting and Power for the $2200. The
Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 2517
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF DON BUTLER AS
LEGAL CONSULTANT IN THE HOUSTON LIGHT AND POWER RATE CASE
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,200.00
FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
Ordinance - Authorizing the City to Implement a Hotel /Motel
Occupancy Tax for Baytown
At the last Council meeting, no action was taken on a
proposal to implement a proposed hotel /motel occupancy tax
because at that time, Council did not have all the information
needed to reach a decision on the issue. Mr. Lanham explained
that at the present time, there is a 3% hotel /motel tax
levied by the state. This tax goes into the state's general
fund and the City receives no portion of this tax.
Councilwoman Caffey explained.that the reason she asked
for this matter to be placed on the agenda was because
Council needed additional information to discuss the matter.
Councilwoman Caffey maintained that the hotel /motel tax is
needed in Baytown to promote tourism and fine arts, and
asked Mrs. Jean Shepherd to make some comments since Councilman
Johnson was absent at the last meeting.
Mrs. Shepherd stated that the hotel /motel tax is not a
selfish tax because it will benefit the City of Baytown.
Mrs. Shepherd pointed out that there are no brochures in the
hotels and motels in Baytown to tell tourists or anyone
visiting Baytown anything that Baytown has to offer. She
further explained that three - fourths of the time no map of
the City is available for outsiders visiting the City, and
there is no free map available to citizens desiring to find
their way around the community. Mrs. Shepherd pointed out
that there are many areas in the vicinity of Baytown that
people would be interested in and there are many ways to
promote Baytown, such as placing ads in the Texas Monthly
and Southern Living magazines. Mrs. Shepherd concluded by
stating that the tax is not a tax against businessmen, nor
is it a tax against the owners or managers of the hotel /motels,
but would tax the occupants.
Mayor Hutto stated that he had received a letter from
the owners of all motels in Baytown. In the letter, they
indicated that they are totally against the proposition to
levy a city hotel /motel occupancy tax for touristic, artistic,
and historical purposes. It was also indicated that Baytown
is an industrial city and not a tourism city. For the most
part, excluding Baytonians, the guests are people associated
with industry or are people who are new to the area and are
job or apartment hunting.
Councilwoman Caffey stated that her argument is that
Baytown is one of the very few cities that does not have
this tax. The tax would provide entertainment in the form
of performing arts and would provide historical interest to
visitors.
Mayor Hutto commented that he is totally opposed to
this tax. He further stated that he had found that the only
cities in the Baytown area that levy the tax are Houston and
Galveston.
Councilman Johnson inquired if churches would be exempt
from the tax, since occasionally churches lodge people at
motels for the night. Mr. Bounds responded that since
churches must pay the 3% tax now being levied as a motel
tax, they would not be exempt from this new tax.
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Mayor Hutto recognized Mr. Hector Fixmer, manager of a
Baytown motel, who stated that the owners and managers of
the motels in Baytown are definitely against the possibility
of the hotel /motel tax being levied in Baytown.
Mayor Hutto recognized Tex Dittman, who commented that
he is a taxpayer and cannot see any reason why the tourists
should not pay the hotel /motel occupancy tax.
Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey
and Cannon
Nays: Council members Lander and Kloesel
Mayor Hutto
ORDINANCE NO. 2518
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN LEVYING A TAX UPON THE
COST OF OCCUPANCY OF ANY SLEEPING ROOM FURNISHED BY ANY
HOTEL AND MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of Gasoline
and Diesel for a One -year Contract
Bids have been received for the City's annual estimated
supply of gasoline and diesel fuel. The bid tabulation
follows:
EXXON CO. USA HOMETOWN OIL CURRANT
A one year's contract for estimated quantities of gasoline and
diesel fuel - unit price /extended price:
Premium gas
175,000 gal.
Unleaded gas
175,000 gal.
Regular gas
175,000 gal.
Diesel #2
52,000 gal.
.477/$83,475
.457/$79,975
.4360/$76,300
.403/$20,956
.530/$92,750
.515/$90,125.
k M 9 : O
.427/$22,204
.4349/$76,107.50
.515/$90,125
NO BID
.427/$22,204
Exxon Company submitted the low bid for premium, unleaded
and No. 2 diesel fuel, and submitted the only bid for regular
gasoline. Hometown Oil Company is the present supplier. It
is the Federal Energy Administration base supplier. For
several years the City has not taken bids on gas and diesel
because the supplier was designated by the FEA and the
prices were determined by that organization. However,
within the past several months, the Administration has
determined that the City can take competitive bids in this
field. The Administration recommended approval of the
ordinance.
Councilman Johnson moved for approval of the ordinance;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 2519
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF EXXON COMPANY, U S A FOR
THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL
FUEL ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO
BE BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED.
Ordinance - Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with
Harris County for the Bookmobile Program
Council received a copy of a letter from Nolan J.
Bordelon, Assistant Chief Deputy to Harris County Clerk, R.
E. Turrentine. In his letter, Mr. Bordelon indicates that
Harris County has approved a proposed contract between the
City of Baytown and Harris County for continuation of the
Bookmobile Program. The term of this contract is from March 17
1, 1978 through February 28, 1979. During this period, the
County has agreed to pay the City the sum of $17,000 for
bookmobile service both within the City of Baytown and to
citizens in the unincorporated areas of East Harris County.
The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2520
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A
CONTRACT WITH HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO PROVIDING EXPANDED
BOOKMOBILE PROGRAMS WITHIN BAYTOWN AND IN UNINCORPORATED
AREAS IN THE COUNTY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Resolution - Approving Plans and Specifications for the
Ashleyville Street Assessment Project and Directing the
Consulting Engineers to Advertise for Bids
The next three items were discussed together. Seven
months ago, Council authorized the engineers to prepare the
plans for three assessment projects. Ashleyville Street was
initiated in response to a petition signed by a number of
the property owners on that street. Wye Drive Street Assessment
Project was initiated in response to a request from the
school district for the extension of Wye Drive in a westerly
direction to service a special educational facility to be
constructed. The YMCA is also planning to develop the
property south of the proposed Wye Drive extension.
The Lynchburg Street Assessment Project was recommended
by the City Administration so that the traffic utilizing
Spur 201 would have a paved street on which to travel.
Lynchburg has been in need of paving for many years, but the
work was postponed until after Spur 201 could be built. The
portion of Lynchburg to be paved is from where the State
Highway Department property ends on to Airhart Drive. There
are two property owners involved - -the Airhart Estate and the
railroad.
In regard to Ashleyville, a petition was brought in and
was signed by the owners of the properties that are marked
in red on the map that was given to Council.
The resolution regarding petition paving provides that
upon receipt of a petition signed by 65% of the owners of
property abutting said street or thoroughfare, wherein the
signatories promise to pay their pro -rata share of the
construction costs and further promise to sign a Mechanic's
Lien or Materialman's Lien with the successful contractor,
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the street may be paved upon authorization from Council.
The Council may vary from the 65% policy by authorizing the
initiation of street improvements on assessment basis upon
the receipt of the petition signed by more or less than the
65 7o. Therefore, Council has the authority to require the
street to be paved whether there are 65% signers or not.
It is also not necessary for a petition to be presented.
Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if the resolution is
written in such a manner that when a petition is presented,
if it has the correct percentage and the expressed willingness
of the citizens to participate, then is it incumbent upon
the City to go through with the project or is it a judgmental
decision on the part of the Council even after receiving the
petition. Councilwoman Wilbanks further inquired if the
City Council has ever said no to a request to pave by petition
that met the requirements set forth in the resolution.
Councilman Kloesel responded that he believed the City
Council had refused authorization when no funds were available
for this purpose. Mr. Lanham commented that the last petition
assessment program was the Tenth Street Paving Project.
Councilman Cannon inquired if the streets would be
concrete. Mr. Lanham responded that the plans were drawn
showing concrete streets with storm sewers and curb and
gutters.
Norman Dykes, Director of Public works and City Engineer,
was present to brief Council on the plans and specifications
for each project. Mr. Dykes explained that all three of the
streets will be concrete streets. Ashleyville and Wye are
each 6 -inch concrete paving of standard subdivision type.
Lynchburg Street will consist of 7 -inch concrete paving
because of the heavier traffic. The paving distance of
Ashleyville Street will be 710 feet; Wye Drive will be 775
feet, and Lynchburg Road will be 900 feet. The widths of
Ashleyville and Wye will be 29 feet; Lynchburg would be 39
feet wide. The streets will have the necessary storm drainage.
Ashleyville Street will require some sewer line work.
Mr. Lanham explained that the Administration's recommendation
is that the City carry the paper on this and assume the
responsibility of collecting the liens because the projects
are small. On other projects, the contractor has assumed
non - homestead liens. The Administration felt that there
should be no extensive collection procedures involved to
collect from the property owners whose property abuts the
street to be paved. Also, more bids probably will be received
if the contractor has no responsibility for the liens.
Mr. Dykes mentioned that since each of the jobs are
less that a half -mile in length, the jobs will be bid under
one contract.
Mr. Lanham explained that if Council approved the plans
(011, and specifications, bids will be taken, an appraiser will be
appointed to determine the enhancement to the abutting
property, notices will be mailed to those property owners,
and a public hearing will be held to determine what the
assessment will be. Afterwhich, Council will authorize the
contractor to proceed.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Lanham
explained that five out of eight property owners signed a
petition regarding the paving of Ashleyville Street which
would be approximately 621070 of the owners. Mr. Lanham
explained that the petition was received in mid 1977.
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Councilman Cannon commented that he has reservations
about authorizing $72,000 of taxpayers money to develop a
dead -end street or one that goes into an undeveloped tract
of land.
Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that some of the signatures
on the petition are no longer property owners on that street.
Mr. Lanham explained that this is a possibility since during
public hearings, it has been noted at times that there have
been changes in ownership between the time the process
begins and the time the hearing is set.
Councilman Kloesel stated that he felt the petition to
be a valid, serious petition, and if questions arise at the
hearing, those can be resolved at a later date. He further
commented that he is totally supportive of concrete streets.
In response to a question from Council, Norman Dykes,
City Engineer, stated that asphalt paving would be equally
expensive.
Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of Proposed
Resolution No. 635 and Proposed Resolution No. 636; Councilman
Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks
and Caffey
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Councilman Cannon
RESOLUTION NO. 634
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WYE
DRIVE STREET ASSESSMENT PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
RESOLUTION NO. 635
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
LYNCHBERG ROAD STREET ASSESSMENT PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.
Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if ownership of the
property has changed since the petition was signed, would
the present owners be assessed even though they did not sign
the petition? Mr. Lanham responded in the affirmative,
stating that the assessment is against the property and not
the owner.
Councilwoman Caffey inquired whether the new owner
would be aware of this situation. Mr. Lanham responded
probably not.
Mayor Hutto suggested on the Ashleville Project to
return the petition to the person who presented it to Council
to have the signatures reaffirmed before Council takes final
action. The Council members concurred with the recommendation
to postpone advertising for bids on the projects until the
next Council meeting.
Resolution - Authorizing the Administration to Renew the
Intergovernmental Agreement with H -GAC for Section 112
Transportation Planning Grant
Mr. Lanham explained that this is the third time that
this action has been taken. It will allow the City to
continue long -range transportation planning activities and
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will provide the City with $18,042 for
The subcontract will continue the grant
1, 1978 through December 31, 1978. The
recommended approval of the resolution.
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program from September
Administration
Councilwoman Caffey moved to approve Proposed Resolution
No. 637; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 636
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BY
WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL CONCURS WITH THE PROPOSED WORK ELEMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL'S UNIFIED
WORK PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO RENEW AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL FOR FUNDING.
Consider Plans and Specifications for Grading, Structures,
Base and Surfacing on Spur 55 from SH 146 to Cedar
Bayou and from Cedar Bayou to FM 1405
Norman Dykes stated that this project mainly consists
of building approximately 1A miles of roadway and a bridge
that would be approximately J mile long. The roadway will
be constructed similarly to a farm to market highway with
two 13 -foot lanes and 9 -foot shoulders. The subgrade will
be lime stabilized to a depth of 6 inches, then a 15 -inch
layer of lime stabilized base material to be topped with
approximately 1J inches of hot mix asphalt on the surface.
The estimated cost of this project is $6,784,855.
Mr. Lanham stated that this project will be completed
at no expense to the City. The City Staff has been reviewing
the plans and specifications, and the Administration recommended
approval of those plans and specifications.
Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the plans and specifications
for Spur 55; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel, Wilbanks,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Hear Report on Cost of Warning Signs
At the last regular meeting, Council requested information
concerning the cost of installing warning signs before speed
zones. Mr. Lanham reported that the cost of materials only
to install warning signs at every location where there is a
reduction in speed is approximately $2,300. This would
require about 113 signs. If signs were installed only on
those streets that are part of the state system where there
is a reduction in speed, the cost of sign materials would be
$170; eight signs would be installed. If signs were installed
only on major City thoroughfares where there is a reduction,
the cost of materials would be $500. Twenty -four signs
would be installed under this program.
Councilwoman Wilbanks recommended that the information
be forwarded to the Council's Traffic Committee for consideration.
Bill Cornelius, Director of Planning and Traffic, explained
that this matter had been considered by the Committee at
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their last meeting. Mrs. Wilbanks also felt that it would
be distracting to have several signs at a given location.
Councilman Kloesel moved to install warning signs on
City thoroughfares and streets that are part of the state
system; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Councilwoman Wilbanks
Councilman Johnson felt that the speed limits within
the City need some consideration. Mayor Hutto concurred,
and went on to state that the Council's Traffic Committee
should review the speed limits on Baytown's thoroughfares.
Councilman Kloesel remarked that he would like the
Traffic Committee to study the areas such as Highway 146
near the Holiday Inn, Decker Drive in the vicinity of the
Ramada Inn, and any other area where the speed limit may
need adjustment.
Discuss the Implementation of Warning Tickets for Traffic
Violations
At the last regular meeting, Councilman Kloesel requested
that the Administration place this matter on the agenda to
discuss the implementation of warning tickets for traffic
violations. Mr. Lanham remarked that assuming the warning
ticket system was implemented after the computer system was
set up, the problem would be in determining the fairness of
the warning ticket system. He further stated that there
would be hazards involved in over - structuring the system,
and the warning ticket system would be better left to the
discretion of the individual officers.
Councilman Cannon remarked that he is bothered by the
penalties levied by the insurance companies against motorists
receive a ticket.
Councilman Kloesel felt that warning tickets should be
encouraged when the circumstances warrant, as in the case of
a first offense. He also stated that this system may provide
for better citizen - police relations.
Councilman Cannon suggested scheduling a work session
to discuss the warning ticket system. Councilman Kloesel
concurred and suggested a date sometime in October. R. H.
Turner, Chief of Police, invited the Council to hold the
work session at the police station so that they might have a
first -hand view of the records and special problems of the
police and court; Council concurred.
Discuss Water Billing Procedure
Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, summarized•the
alternative plans for bringing the water billing up to date.
He stated that the present plan calls for billing one of the
two billing cycles every 9 working days. At this rate, the
billing should be current in 10 months time. An alternative
plan would be to prepare a two -month bill. This would
require modification of existing computer programs and
possibly a temporary rate ordinance. No revenue would be
lost if this alternative were implemented, however, this
two -month billing would place a financial burden on some
citizens.
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A second alternative would be to work overtime to
accelerate the present billing process. This might shorten
the billing time to six or seven days per cycle. The obvious
advantage to this tack would be the acceleration of the
billing schedule. The drawbacks would include increased
overtime pay, staff fatigue due to overtime, and acceleration
of consumer payments.
Yet another alternative would be to hire temporary
help. This would reduce the need for staff overtime while
speeding the process. The drawbacks to this include additional
training time and temporary staff pay.
Councilman Kloesel inquired as to the feasibility of
showing on the bill the total amount due for the entire 2-
month period, but specifying the "amount now due ". This
would give the customer the option of paying the total 2-
months billing or show a running total if the customer chose
to pay on a month -by -month basis. Mayor Hutto felt that 90%
of Baytown's citizens would not understand this type of
billing.
Mayor Hutto inquired about the possibility of changing
the due -date on all water billing to the 10th of each month.
This would benefit those citizens who are dependent upon
Social Security checks for their livelyhood. It would enable
them to pay their bills each month without being assessed a
penalty for late payment.
Pete Cote', Utility Office Manager, explained that the
penalty date must be uniform. The problem is complicated by
the fact that there are 2 billing cycles and a total of
approximately 16,000 utility customers.
Mr. Lanham remarked that one solution might be to
eliminate the penalty. However, this would cause a substantial
loss in anticipated revenue -- perhaps as much as $60,000.
The Mayor suggested foregoing the penalty for one month in
order to set up the standardized due -date.
Mr. Cote' stated that the waived penalty would create
problems with the collection of delinquent accounts, as well
as affect the cash flow in the accounting department. He
went on to say that a significant number of complaints
regarding late billing are due to the fact that customers
who have discontinued their water service do not receive
their final water bills until 2 months after the service was
disconnected. Hopefully, this problem will be alleviated by
the new computer programs being worked up by the data processing
staff. Council felt the fourth alternative to be the best
solution to the inquirys about final bills and agreed that
the water department should be allowed to bring the process
to date gradually, as long as those customers desiring final
bills are able to obtain same.
Consider Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board
In August the terms of two members of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board will expire. Wayne Gray, who is
now serving as chairman, was originally appointed in 1966.
Quin McWhirter has served as a board member since 1973. Air.
Lanham reported that both members have indicated that they
would be willing to serve another term. The Administration
recommended that these members be reappointed.
Councilman Johnson moved to reappoint Wayne Gray and
Quin McWhirter to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board;
Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Wilbanks,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Committee Reports
None.
Unfinished Business
None.
Adj ourn
With no further business to transact, Councilman Kloeselj
moved to adjourn; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion..
The vote was unanimous to adjourn.
Karen Petru, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
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