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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
January 11, 1979
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session Thursday, January 11, 1979, 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
Randy Strong
Eileen P. Hall
Absent: Scott Bounds
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
City Attorney
Mayor Hutto called the meeting to order and the invocation
was offered by Reverend David Caskey of the Missouri Street
Church of Christ.
Minutes
Councilman Kloesel moved for approval of the minutes of
the regular meeting of December 14, 1978, and the special
meeting of January 4, 1979, and ratification of actions
taken concerning each of the matters listed on the agendas
of said meetings; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, and Caffey
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Receive Petitions
None.
City Manager's Report
Ed Emmett - Mr. Lanham reported that State Representative
Ed Emmett, prior to leaving for Austin, had indicated a
desire to meet with the Council. Mr. Emmett had mentioned
that he would like to meet with Council early during the
legislative session to become informed of Council's feelings
regarding the issues that the legislature will be considering.
Mr. Lanham suggested that a work session in this regard be
held before the next Council meeting on January 25, 1979, at
5:30 p.m. Council had no objections.
Work Session - Community Development Program - Council
had expressed a desire to have a work session regarding the
Community Development Program which the City will be working
on during the next few months. On January 17, 1979, Bill
Cornelius, Director of Planning and Traffic, will be attending
an all day meeting in Houston with H -GAC to become familiar
with the application procedures and what requirements must
be met. The Administration would be prepared to have a work
session anytime after that date. From time to time, the
Administration will be presenting necessary documents to
Council for consideration.
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Councilman Kloesel suggested that Mr. Cornelius make a
presentation at the next Council meeting.
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation -
The Administration has been notified by the State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation that signal installations
to be installed by the state will be let in March. The
intersections involved are listed below:
Bob Smith at North Main
Pruett at Williams
Harold at North Main
Stewart at North Main
James at North Main
Hines /Williams at North Main
Cedar Bayou at North Main
All of these will be installed by the State Highway Department;
the City's participation in this project is 30 %.
Mr. Wasicek - At the last meeting, Mr. Wasicek appeared
before Council regarding his driveway at 504 American. The
Administration checked into this matter and has determined
that City work did not cause this problem. The policy that
was adopted several months ago was that metal pipe would be
placed in driveways after an engineering investigation and
determination that the problem was caused by the City and
only upon request of the property owners. In some cases
when a street is over -laid, the elevation is build up, but
the curb and gutter elevation is not changed which causes a
problem. At the time the Administration suggested the above
mentioned solution, Council was apprised that this probably
would not be a good solution. Placing pipe in driveways
produces problems with debris and leaves gathering at the
entrance to the pipe and preventing the flow of water to the
gutter. Mr. Lanham suggested that perhaps Council would
want to reconsider this policy with the thought of discontinuing
this practice.
Turnpike Authority - The Administration was asked to
get additional information regarding the policy of the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation and the
Turnpike Authority for toll bridges and toll roads. Mr.
Lanham explained that he had talked with Mr. Goode in the
state office of the Highway Department. Mr. Goode had
explained that guidelines to determine what projects are to
be constructed through the Turnpike Authority are those
projects that the Highway Department cannot handle with tax
money. In recent years, those projects that are not scheduled
as part of the Highway Plan that was adopted approximately 2
years ago are also included. The SH 146 bridge was included
in the Highway Plan. A project in Dallas that was on the
Highway Department's priority list was made a toll road.
The Turnpike Authority built the toll road after being
requested to do this by the local governing body and after a
determination that it would be several years before the
Highway Department could get to it. This was also done
during the time when the Highway Department was not receiving
the funding that they are now receiving.
With respect to the toll bridge in the Pasadena area
which may be built in the next 2 or 3 years, preliminary
work including environmental studies and necessary permits
have been taken care of by the Highway Department before
this was taken over by the Turnpike Authority. With the
possibility of this toll bridge in the Pasadena area, serious
consideration would have to be given to the feasibility of
constructing a toll bridge on Highway 146.
Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired as to the time frame
that the Highway Department is now considering on the bridge
study. No recent estimate has been given, but the last
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estimate was 6 or 7 years.
Councilman Kloesel commented that the Council is on
record as pursuing the state construction of a bridge paralleling
the tunnel and it might be to the City's advantage to
pursue the bridge construction more extensively. Councilman
Kloesel said that he felt the Council should have a work
session on this with any groups in Baytown that are interested
in pursuing the bridge, and that this work session needs to
be held within the next month. He mentioned that an item
could be placed on the agenda regarding this matter, but he
felt that a work session would be the better thing to do.
Assessment Street Paving Project - The work has started
on Wye Drive, but all construction projects have been stalled
due to the bad weather conditions.
Neighborhood Center at the Baytown Sports Complex - The
interior finish work is being completed.
Jenkins - Hollaway Park - A small amount of work remains
to be done to finish all the walkways at this site. This
work plus some cleanup and final grading are all that remains
to having that project completed.
Sliplining - The sliplining contractor has completed
the work on Florida Street. He is working in the Beecher,
Burbank, and Barrymore area and has made the service connections
on the sewer lines where he has pulled the pipe.
Harris County Mayor's and Councilmen's Association -
Council has received a notice of the Harris County Mayor's
and Councilmen's Association meeting. The Administration
will be in touch with Council members to see how many members
will attend.
Highway Department Projects - The Highway Commission
will receive bids on the next phase of Spur 201 on January
19, 1979. That is the portion between Decker Drive and
McKinney Road. The Highway Commission hopes to be ready to
take bids on the portion from McKinney to the Cedar Bayou
bridge late this year.
In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Mr.
Lanham explained that there will be two contracts let on
this phase. The first contract is for dirt work and underground
work and another contract will be awarded for concrete work
which includes bridges.
Questions or Comments Regarding the City Manager's Report
Councilwoman Wilbanks reported that she and Dan Savage,
Assistant City Manager, attended a meeting with Mrs. Jocelyn
Wesselhoft, Director of Baytown's Senior Citizen Nutrition
Center, which produced concern with the nutritional service
that the senior citizens in Baytown are receiving. A couple
of months ago, the state awarded the grant to the Gulf Coast
Metropolitan Senior Citizens Services, Inc. Prior to that,
Baytown senior citizens had been served by the Harris County
Commissioner's Court. All of the services now in Baytown
are being handled by this non - profit organization and Baytown
people are not receiving the attention and the care that
they were getting from Harris County. Councilwoman Wilbanks
explained that the people working with the nutrition center
were asking questions about the extent of involvement of the
City, and would the City care to be more involved? The City
had helped with maintenance funds for a vehicle for the
senior citizen program. This vehicle has not yet arrived;
therefore, the funds for this vehicle could be used in other
ways. Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that as the discussion
continued, she saw it to be a rather complex situation and
one that Council needs to devote some time to. This nutrition
site is serving many of the senior citizens of Baytown.
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Mayor Hutto commented that he had received several
calls regarding this matter in the past few weeks. He
further commented that he mentioned this to Commissioner Jim
Fonteno who indicated that the treatment senior citizens are
receiving under this program is of general concern all over
the area.
Councilwoman Wilbanks explained that when this program
was examined on the project review of H -GAC and when it came
before the Executive Committee, all the input was to stay
with the local elected officials because that made someone
responsible to the people in the community. As is is now,
the City does not have that link that was there before.
Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that at the end of the
meeting, the outcome was a request for a work session with
the City Council so that Council could be informed on this
subject and to determine if the City could be of assistance.
Councilman Kloesel commented that he is interested in a
work session regarding this, or in having an item placed on
the agenda so that Council may receive public input. He
stated that he is not certain that he would favor the City
expending funds toward this program, but after investigation
of the matter, perhaps a resolution could be drafted to
express Council's concern.
Council asked that this item be placed on the agenda
for the next Council meeting.
Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that she had received a
phone call before Christmas from Jan Wrister concerning dogs
running at large. She had asked Mrs. Wrister to record
dates and events. This information was handed to Council
members. Councilwoman Wilbanks felt that Council may want
to give more attention to that ordinance to determine if the
ordinance should be amended or if the enforcement should be
stricter. Councilwoman Wilbanks asked that an item in this
regard be placed on the next agenda.
Consider Request of Houston Lighting and Power Company
for Fuel Cost Adjustment for the Month of January 1979
Council received a copy of a letter from Jim Schaefer,
District Manager for Houston Lighting and Power Company. In
his letter, Mr. Schaefer sets forth the proposed fuel cost
adjustment for the month of January 1979. Since his letter
was written, the Public Utilities Commission has imposed an
interim rate which corresponds to the new rates listed in
Mr. Schaefer's letter. Those rates are in effect and it
does not require Council action. The PUC has set that rate.
The new rate for 1,000 KWH in January will be $35.96. This
represents an increase of $4.67 over the December rate. A
significant increase in fuel cost accounts for a large
portion of this increase.
In response to a question from Councilman Lander, Randy
Strong, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the PUC
postponed the re- hearing motion this morning until next
week. At that time, they will hear oral arguments and final
determination should be made within the two weeks following
that hearing.
Mayor Hutto read a paragraph from Mr. Schaefer's letter
which stated, "Please note that under the new rate, fuel
also appears as a much larger amount because there is no
fuel charge included in the base cost as it is in the old
rate. In addition, the cost of service adjustment has been
eliminated under the new rate." Mayor Hutto inquired if the
cost of service is included in the base rate or is the
company going to come back to Council in a year and ask for
a cost of service adjustment. Mr. Schaefer explained that
the cost of service adjustment is still in the basic rate.
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In response to a question from Councilman Johnson, Mr.
Schaefer explained that there is no cost of fuel in the
basic rate any longer. Fuel is shown as a separate item
which is adjusted monthly.
Hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Annexation of the
C. A. Wright Subdivision
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing
open on the proposed annexation of C. A. Wright Subdivision.
The subdivision is located north of Massey- Tompkins Road and
east of Chaparral Drive. It is being subdivided into 24
lots. Mayor Hutto recognized Jack Ford, Jr., who stated his
opposition to the annexation of additional property due to
the fact that the City will be obligated to provide services
to this area.
*Allen Cannon present.
With no further comments to be heard, the Mayor declared
the public hearing closed.
Ordinance - Removing the 2 -Hour Parking Restrictions
in Portions of the Downtown Area
Council's Traffic Committee approved a recommendation
to remove the 2 -hour parking restrictions in portions of the
downtown area. The 2 -hour parking limitations would be
removed on Defee between Pruett and Jones, and between
Ashbel and Commerce, on the east side of Commerce between
Defee and Pearce, and on Pearce between Pruett and Commerce.
The purpose for removing these limitations is to encourage
employees to park elsewhere other than the Texas Avenue
area. There are a total of 79 parking spaces involved. The
Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Hutto commented that the proposed ordinance only
removes the 2 -hour parking on the north side of West Pearce,
when he felt the restriction could be removed completely.
The Mayor pointed out that only two business establishments
are located in this area. Mr. Lanham said that the Traffic
Committee had made their recommendation based on the location
of the businesses in that area and the fact that several
residences are also located there.
Councilman Kloesel moved that the proposed ordinance be
adopted, but with the following change- -West Pearce from
South Pruett to South Commerce -both sides, and South Pruett
to South Commerce -north side only. Councilman Lander seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, and Caffey
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Councilman Cannon
ORDINANCE NO. 2599
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO -HOUR PARKING
RESTRICTIONS IN SECTIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Public Hearing on Deregulation of Rates to be Charged
by Teleprompter
At 7:15 p.m., Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing
open on the deregulation of rates to be charged by Teleprompter.
At the December 14, 1978 meeting, representatives of Teleprompter
appeared before Council to demonstrate the expanded programming
which will be offered in the Baytown area, and requested
that the City Council either repeal the ordinance regulating
the rates or increase those rates to a level that would
allow Teleprompter to offer the expanded programming. The
proposed ordinance would deregulate the rates charged for
cable television service in Baytown. It does not affect the
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other provisions of the City's franchise agreement with
Teleprompter. Teleprompter will still be required to pay
the annual franchise fee of 3% of annual gross receipts.
The proposed deregulation will allow cable television companies
in Baytown to set their own rates without the approval of
City Council.
Mayor Hutto recognized Jack Ford, Jr., who spoke in
favor of cable television and the deregulation of rates to
be charged by Teleprompter.
Mayor Hutto recognized Frederick J. Bradford, attorney
for Teleprompter, who was available to answer questions. He
stated that the plans are to get the expanded programming
on- screen by February 1.
Mr. Bob Poindexter, representative of Teleprompter,
explained in response to a question from Council that Teleprompter
has never shown any X -rated movies. Periodically, R -rated
movies are shown; however, these are fully described in the
program guide.
Mr. Poindexter explained that Teleprompter's entire
package will cost $16.95 per month, which will include
Showtime movies, 24 -hour sports, classic movies and 14 hours
daily of children's programs. Mr. Poindexter did mention
that there is an additional charge of $3.00 per month for
extra outlets.
Mr. Bradford emphasized that Teleprompter does not -have
an exclusive franchise and a deregulation of rates would
seem to be the best thing to encourage additional cable
companies to establish in this area.
With no further questions or comments to be considered,
Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing closed on the deregulation
of rates to be charged by Teleprompter.
Ordinance - Deregulating the Rates to be Charged by Teleprompter
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion.
Councilman Kloesel expressed his support of the ordinance,
since he felt it non - essential to regulate the prices of
closed- circuit television. He felt that if Baytown was in
an area where this was the only service available, there
would be a need for regulation. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2600
AN ORDINANCE DEREGULATING RATES TO BE CHARGED ALL PERSONS
FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE AND CONTAINING VARIOUS PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO.
Mary Booker Appeared
Mrs. Mary Booker appeared before Council to relate
incidents having to do with dogs running loose in the Brownwood
area and some problems which she had experienced with the
current remedies of the law. Mrs. Booker ended her presentation
with a plea that something be done to solve this problem in
the community.
Arthur Morgan Appeared
Mr. Morgan appeared to speak in favor of the adoption
of an ordinance to restrict commercial establishments from
building directly on the property line and an ordinance to
restrict certain businesses with regard to noise. Mr.
Morgan had particular reference to a machine shop which is
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in operation next to his home. The shop is built on the
property line, and is only 28 inches from Mr. Morgan's
bedroom. Mr. Morgan's proposal is that an ordinance be
adopted to restrict a business that manufactures, rebuilds,
or repairs any product and is located closer than 5 feet to
a property line where a residence is located to operate from
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. only.
Councilman Johnson inquired if Mr. Morgan received any
relief after calling the police about the noise problems.
Air. Morgan responded that the police did come out and asked
the machine shop operators to close.
Councilman Kloesel said that he had personally inspected
the machine shop and felt that the operators of the shop
have done everything reasonable to eliminate noise outside
the building. He also expressed the feeling that there will
be times when machine work will have to be done at night,
but felt that the brick wall of the shop will retain the
noise.
Councilwoman Wilbanks commented that there are items on
the agenda that pertain to what Mr. Morgan has appeared to
discuss.
J. W. Pittman Appeared
Mayor Hutto recognized J. W. Pittman who stated that
Mr. Morgan is his neighbor and a reputable person. Mr.
Pittman went on to express concern that easements dedicated
to the city for public purposes are fenced.
Mayor Hutto recognized John Kubik, a partner in the
ownership of Ace Machine Shop, who stated that the noise
from the shop was not excessive, and he would invite Council
out to test the noise factor. If Council found the noise to
be excessive, he would be happy to add insulation.
Ordinance - Amending Section 7 -4.1 of the Code of Ordinances
to Increase Setback from Residential Property
This is one of the proposed ordinances that Mr. Morgan
mentioned, but this does not deal with the noise problem.
The proposed ordinance amends the City's building code by
requiring that commercial improvements must be built at
least 5 feet back from the property line when the commercial
property adjoins a lot with a single family residential unit
unless the residential portion of the single family unit is
at least 10 feet from the property line. This amendment to
the Building Code has been approved by the Building Code
Appeals Board. Presently, the Building Code permits the
construction of a commercial building to the property line.
Whereas, a residential builder must stay at least 5 feet
back from the side property line.
However, the proposed ordinance could cause a problem
where a commercial building is erected next to a residence
and must be built 5 feet from the property line - -then later
the residential property is sold for commercial use and any
new construction thereon may be constructed up to the property
line. This would be an inequity. The problem of constructing
buildings on the property line adjacent to a residence is a
problem, not just at this location, but could be a problem
throughout the City. The proposed ordinance would exempt a
commercial building from the new restrictions if the living
area of the residential structure is located 10 feet or more
from the common property line.
Councilman Kloesel stated that he is a supporter of
zoning. He felt that this ordinance is not a solution, but
a type of zoning which may produce a 5 -foot area where
litter could collect to cause another problem.
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Councilman Lander commented that he thought it was true
that even in cities that have zoning, the transition from
residential to commercial creates problems. However, when
such an encroachment occurs, this presents a real problem to
the citizen. Citizens in this situation need some kind of
protection. He felt that when a commercial establishment
moves into a residential area, the establishment should pay
the penalty for some protection for the neighborhood.
Mayor Hutto stated that many people have small businesses
in their homes. Councilman Lander responded that this is
fine as long as it does not interfere with the living conditions
of a family.
Councilman Cannon commented that he does not want to
penalize a commercial business from expanding at a location,
but by the same token, a minimum of 10 feet needs to be
maintained in order to protect residential areas.
Councilman Kloesel felt that occupancy is more a problem
than commercial buildings in residential areas because of
esthetic and health problems.
Councilman Lander moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Wilbanks questioned whether there might be
a problem with enforcement should this ordinance pass? Mr.
Lanham felt that enforcement would not be a problem.
Councilman Lander commented that when someone moves a
commercial establishment into a residential neighborhood,
they are adversely affecting that neighborhood.
Mayor Hutto recognized Jack Ford, Jr., who commented
that he is in favor of zoning.
Mayor Hutto recognized Mr. Jimmie Foster, a resident of
the Wooster area, who spoke in favor of an accoustical
building provision in the Code to alleviate noise problems.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
Mayor Hutto
ORDINANCE NO. 2601
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 -4.1, BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS,
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH BUILDING LINES FOR
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS NEXT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 90111 -3, Regulating Noise
Mr. Lanham explained that the Administration had not
prepared an ordinance on this item, but there has been a
memorandum placed at the Council table which was prepared by
Scott Bounds regarding the present power the City has to
regulate noise and other factors which should be considered
in amending the present ordinance.
Randy Strong, Assistant City Attorney, commented that
there are 3 basic approaches to regulating noise -- ordinances
enacted pursuant to a City's police power; ordinances enacted
pursuant to a City's zoning power, and private lawsuits.
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The City has available several ordinances which allow regulation
of noise. Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, "Noise
Control," generally prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing,
and unnecessary noises. Chapter 19 specifically prohibits
unreasonable noises caused by loudspeakers, radios, phonographs,
or car horns. The City registers and regulates sound trucks.
The City Council recently amended the animal ordinance which
prohibits a person from keeping animals which cause unreasonable
noise.
State law also prohibits disorderly conduct. It is a
Class 'C' misdemeanor, actionable in Municipal Court, for a
person to intentionally or knowingly make an unreasonable
noise in a public place, or in or near a private residence
that he has no right to occupy. The City Administration has
not had any serious enforcement problems with the existing
ordinances. The federal government has established some
guidelines for noise control. They have used standards
based on decible levels but these levels do not necessarily
reflect the annoyance level. Also, the equipment and expertise
needed to monitor decible levels would require substantial
administrative costs.
A traditional method of controlling noise has been
through zoning. By this approach, noisy type enterprises
would be grouped and isolated within one zone. The City
does not have a comprehensive zoning plan which would allow
it to adopt such a noise zoning ordinance.
Individuals may also file lawsuits for injunction
against unreasonable noises or for damages caused by noise.
Such private nuisance suits have been successfully prosecuted
in Texas.
Councilman Lander stated that it appeared from the City
Attorney's memorandum that the Administration felt that the
existing ordinances adequately cover this situation. Mr.
Lanham responded that the Administration does feel that way,
and the Police Department does enforce the existing ordinances.
Mayor Hutto recognized J. A. King, who stated that he
felt the present anti -noise laws are sufficient.
Mayor Hutto declared a 10- minute recess.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of Medium
Duty Trucks
Four bids were received on medium duty trucks. The bid
tabulation is attached to the minutes as Attachment "A."
Baytown Motors submitted the low bid in the amount of $29,496
for two 6 -yard dump trucks for the Street Department. Hugh
Wood Ford submitted the low bid in the amount of $13,410.19
on one flatbed steel side dump truck for the Sanitation
Department, and Baytown Motors submitted the low bid in the
amount of $7,882 for one 1 -ton utility truck for the Water
Distribution Division. Funds have been budgeted for the
purchase of these trucks. The Administration recommended
approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Johnson 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 2602
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BY
ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF BAYTOWN MOTORS INC. FOR ITEMS NO. I
AND IV AND HUGH WOOD FORD FOR ITEMS NO. II AND III OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7812 -12; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR EACH ITEM AS SET OUT BELOW.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of Police
Vehicles
Three bids were received for the purchase of vehicles
for the Police Department. The bid tabulation is attached
to the minutes as Attachment "B." Specifications for Police
vehicles this year called for 116 -inch wheelbase. Hugh Wood
Ford's bid did not meet specifications because the unit bid
had a 114.4 inch wheelbase. Bob Hamric Cheverolet submitted
the low bid on the patrol vehicles and four -door sedans.
The total purchase price for all 15 vehicles would be $97,285.
The budgeted amount for these vehicles is $91,125. To avoid
overspending the budget, the Administration recommended
deleting the purchase of one four -door sedan. Total cost of
14 vehicles will be $90,866. The Administration recommended
awarding the bid for the purchase of 14 vehicles for the
Police Department to Bob Hamric, Inc.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion.
Councilman Cannon inquired if the specifications called
for the intermittent windshield wipers and suggested that
this be considered for future years. Mr. Lanham responded
that the specifications did not call for that type of windshield
wipers.
Councilman Kloesel stated that he would vote against
the ordinance because he felt that sharing vehicles by the
officers would be a better use of the taxpayer's dollar.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Wilbanks,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
ORDINANCE NO. 2603
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES BY
ACCEPTING THE BID OF BOB HAMRIC, INC. FOR ITEMS NOS. I AND
II OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 7812 -13; AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR EACH ITEM AS SET OUT
BELOW.
Ordinance - Authorizing the Administration to Make an
Offer for Purchase of a Parcel of Land for Easement
to Lift Station
This item will be discussed in executive session.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of a Fire
Rescue Vehicle
Three bids were received for the purchase of a fire
rescue vehicle. The bid tabulation is attached to the
minutes as Attachment "C." This item will be purchased with
Revenue Sharing funds; $25,000 has been appropriated for
this purchase. The total cost of this vehicle will be
$18,928. The bid of Superior Southwest is the low bid when
deducting $500 for having the vehicle driven to Baytown
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rather than shipped. The vehicle would be used by the fire
captain. The Administration recommended approval of the
ordinance.
Councilman Kloesel moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
Councilman Lander inquired as to how this vehicle is
equiped. Fire Chief McBride explained that the bid is for
the module only. Equipment existing in the van now in
use will be transferred to the new van. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2604
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SUPERIOR SOUTHWEST, INC.,
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED TWENTY -EIGHT AND N01100 ($18,928) DOLLARS.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of Water
Pumps
Four bids were received for the purchase of 3 water
pumps for Public Works. The bid tabulation is attached to
the minutes as Attachment "D." The low bid was submitted by
Pump and Power Equipment in the total amount of $1,722. The
Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Cannon 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. 2605
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PUMP & POWER EQUIPMENT
COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUMP EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED TWENTY -TWO AND NO 1100 DOLLARS.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of a Magnetic
Tape Recorder /Reproducer System
Two bids were received for the purchase of a magnetic
tape recorder /reproducer system for the Police Department.
The bid tabulation on this item is attached to the minutes
as Attachment "E." The low bid was submitted by Taft Sounds
Equipment Company for the amount of $5,491. Budgeted funds
will be used to purchase this equipment. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Lander moved for adoption 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2606
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF TAFT SOUND EQUIPMENT
CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDER /REPRODUCER
SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY -ONE AND N01100 ($5,491.00)
DOLLARS.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 11, 1979
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Solid Waste Disposal
Contract
Two bids were received for the City's solid waste
disposal contract. The City gave the bidders the opportunity
to bid on one, two, or three year contracts. Gene Hazlewood
bid a 3 -year contract at a cost of $1.25 per cubic yard.
Mr. Hazlewood's landfill is located on Cedar Bayou and is
only 4 miles from the Municipal Service Center. The other
bid was from Browning and Ferris, Inc. of Houston who bid on
1, 2, and 3 -year contracts. Their bid was as follows: 1-
year - $1.10 / cu.yd.; 2 -year - $1.18 /cu.yd.; 3 -year - $1.25 / cu.yd.
The Browning and Ferris landfill site is located 20 miles
from the MSC. The current contract expires on April 1,
1979. The current cost is $.90 per cubic yard. This is the
same amount the City has paid since April 1976.
Because of the closer location of the Hazlewood landfill,
the time and expense of disposing of the City's solid waste
at that site makes it more attractive than the Browning and
Ferris site. The Administration recommended that the contract
be awarded to Gene Hazlewood for the 3 -year period.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Councilman Johnson, Mr.
Lanham explained that the budgeted amount would be enough to
cover the increase unless the volume of solid waste increases
more than anticipated. Additional funds were budgeted in
anticipation of an increase in costs.
Mr. Lanham commented that the Administration proposes
to make some changes in the contract.
Councilman Kloesel suggested that the City look into
the possibility of purchasing some land as an alternative in
case the price becomes prohibitive in the next few years.
Mr. Savage explained that Gulf Coast Waste Disposal
Authority is trying to develop a transfer station concept.
They have been working with several cities inside the ship
channel. Basically the problem is that in the entire Harris
County region, a choice of landfill sites is no longer
available. The GCWDA is trying to work up arrangements
whereby transfer stations can be sited, and residential and
commercial collection can take place at a reasonable cost.
Then, a disposal site must be found where the refuse can be
hauled for final disposition. A number of concepts have
been discussed, including steam generation, but nothing has
firmed up yet. Mr. Lanham commented that this is probably 2
or more years away and hopefully by the time this contract
is up, there will be a regional solution to the problem.
Mr. Strong commented that there have been 3 major
changes in this new contract. The previous contract has a
$20,000 security deposit which the City does not require in
the new contract. The old contract stated that the landfill
would be open on Saturday afternoons - -this has been deleted
from the new contract. The third and most significant
change was that in this contract, either party can assign
the contract to a third party. The City could franchise out
the collection to someone else and use the same landfill
agreement.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 11, 1979
Councilman Kloesel commented that he is definitely
interested in negotiating to keep the landfill open all day
on Saturdays. He felt that there is a need for the citizens
of Baytown to have a place to dump their trash at least one
full day on weekends. If not, the City needs to locate some
stations where people can dump their trash. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2607
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF GENE B. HAZLEWOOD FOR THE
OPERATION OF A SANITARY LANDFILL FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN'S MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE ON A UNIT PRICE
BASIS WITH COMPENSATION TO BE PAID UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES
DISPOSED OF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Resolution No. 654 - Approving the Agreement Between
the State of Texas and Southern Pacific Transportation
Company Regarding the Lee Drive Railroad Crossing
The proposed resolution approves an agreement between
the State of Texas and the Southern Pacific Transportation
Company regarding the installation of grade crossing warning
systems at the intersection of the railroad tracks and Lee
Drive. This installation will be accomplished at no expense
to the City. The Administration recommended approval of the
resolution.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for the adoption of the
resolution; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 654
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
TEXAS AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY REGARDING
THE LEE DRIVE RAILROAD CROSSING.
Resolution No. 655 - Formally Accepting the West Main
Street Bridge and Instructing the Consulting Engineers
to Delete All Reference to Fenders from the Permit
Drawing, and Providing for the Removal of the Fenders
From the Waterway
The proposed resolution formally accepts the West Main
Street Bridge from Harris County and instructs the consulting
engineers to delete all reference to fenders from the permit
drawing, and provides authorization for the removal of the
fenders from Goose Creek. Passage of this resolution is
necessary for the City to secure a permit to construct a
pedestrian walkway across Goose Creek at the West Main
Street bridge. Council received a copy of a letter from J.
Irico, Chief of the Bridge Administration Branch of the
Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard. In
his letter, Mr. Irico indicated that the West Main Street
bridge is presently in violation of the original permit
requirements pertaining to vertical clearance due to subsidence.
However, this reduced vertical clearance has not posed any
navigational problems. There is no existing commercial
navigation on Goose Creek in the vicinity of the bridge
site, nor is there any foreseeable prospect for future
commercial navigation at the site. As long as the reduced
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clearance does not interfere with navigation, including
recreational boating, the Coast Guard will not require the
City of Baytown to restore the bridge to its original permitted
vertical clearance.
Mr. Lanham explained that the state law provides that
all public highways and annexed territory become, without
any action on the part of municipal authorities, streets of
the municipalities. Therefore, this is a City bridge.
Councilman Cannon pointed out that if future navigation
warrants, the City is committing itself to restoring the
bridge to the original permitted clearance.
Councilwoman Caffey felt that from the appearance of
the bridge, it may not be structurally sound. She also
expressed the feeling that someday there may be navigation
in the bays.
Councilman Johnson asked Jim Hutchison,
of Busch, Hutchison, and Associates, if the
bridge is structurally sound. Mr. Hutchison
the pilings have been hit and the consulting
recommending that while the City is removing
the concrete pilings be repaired.
representative
Nest Main Street
responded that
engineers are
the fenders,
Councilman Kloesel moved for the adoption of the resolution;
Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, and Kloesel
Mayor Hutto
Nays: Council members Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
RESOLUTION NO. 655
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WEST MAIN STREET BRIDGE AND
ACCEPTING CONDITIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF THE BRIDGE.
Resolution No. 656 - Designating Federal Aid Urban Systems
Project
The improvements to Bayway Drive were financed by the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. The
funds were from the Federal Aid Urban Systems Program. It
has been the City's thought all along that the Highway
Department would continue to build Bayway in segments using
funds from the same source. The state has funds available
to build the next segment of Bayway, from Crow Road to Park
Street. The City has been asked to recommend eligible
projects to be included in the next 2 -year program, 1979 to
1980.
The suggested amounts to base computations on are in
the $300,000 to $400,000 range. Each project should be
assigned a priority. Projects in varying price ranges
should be recommended. The Administration suggested that
the City continue to put Bayway Drive as the City's highest
priority, that is, Bayway Phase III from Park Street to
somewhere in the Exxon Plant property. The estimated cost
for this work is $600,000. The remainder of the project -
Bayway Phase IV to Market Street would cost approximately
$600,000. Several signal installations and improvements
were included in the priorities. The following is a list of
those improvements:
Lee Drive /Vest Main - $28,000
Missouri /Loop 201 - $23,000
Garth /Northwood /Scenic - $44,000
Garth Rollingwood - $26,000
Garth /Park - $23,000
Garth /Baker - $23,000
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 11, 1979
Mr. Lanham pointed out that some of those projects are
in the City's plan for Phase II of the Signal Improvement
Program, but should not be deleted from those plans unless
the state agrees to fund the projects. By doing this, the
City will be following their suggestion of including several
projects with various estimated costs. Mr. Lanham explained
that a second part of this resolution would be to add Garth
Road between Loop 201 and Lynchburg /Cedar Bayou Road to the
Federal Aid System, and SH 146 between Loop 201 and Ferry
Road to the system.
Councilman Kloesel inquired when the City officially
decided on Bayway Drive through the Exxon plant? Mr. Lanham
responded that this was never officially done. Councilman
Kloesel felt that Bayway Drive in some areas has a good road
bed and he felt that Bayway Drive should remain on the same
route. Mr. Lanham explained that this project had been
discussed on several occasions and especially when the
Bayway water line was routed through the Exxon plant.
However, this item would have to be presented to Council for
a trade -out on the right -of -way before if could finally be
accomplished. Mr. Lanham explained that the big advantage
of relocating Bayway to the community is that it would get
that property away from Baytown Junior School and away from
residential streets and on to Market Street.
Councilman Lander pointed out that there is going
to be some expense involved in relocating the road. He also
pointed out that the refinery tank farm will be located in
close proximity, which would cause problems.
In response to questions from Council, Jim Hutchison
explained that the rerouting of Bayway was Exxon's request.
In laying the water line through the Exxon plant, the engineering
firm laid out the entire right -of -way for Bayway Drive and
there is adequate space for a roadway.
Councilman Lander commented that it might be a good
idea for the City to contact Exxon about the rerouting of
Bayway because many new tanks have been installed in this
area and this would be bringing a roadway close to some
tanks that are handling volatile materials.
Mr. Lanham felt it would be unnecessary for the City to
spell out where Phase III would be located exactly.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the resolution;
Councilman Kloesel commented that he would like to change
the priority concerning Bayway Drive from Park Street to
Market Street. Mr. Lanham explained that there would be no
need to list a route. Therefore, Councilman Kloesel seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 656
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE REVISED FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEMS
AND REVISED URBAN BOUNDARIES IN THE HOUSTON METROPOLITAN
AREA.
Consider Proposal to Cover the Signal and Install Temporary
Yield Signs at the Intersection of South Main /West Main/
South Alexander
Council's Traffic Committee approved a recommendation
to cover the signal and install a temporary yield sign at
the intersection of South Main /West Main /South Alexander.
90111 -16
Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 11, 1979
Several months ago the signal at this intersection was out
of service. The signal head was covered and temporary yield
signs were placed at the intersection, which worked very
well. The Traffic Committee would like to run a 90 -day
experiment on this to see if this should be done permanently.
The Administration recommended approval of the proposal.
Councilman Cannon moved to accept the recommendation of
the Administration; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Letter Regarding Land Use in the Vicinity of the
Proposed Municipal Airport
The final instrument required by the engineers for
submission to the FAA for consideration is an indication
from the City that the City will take all steps within its
legal power to guide development which is compatible with
the proposed normal airport operations. This includes the
adoption of an airport hazard ordinance and limiting development
in noise sensitive areas. The purpose of this is to insure,
for example, that a tall building is not built at the end of
a runway. Council received a copy of a letter which the
Mayor would sign giving the FAA this assurance. The Administration
recommended approval of the letter.
Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the recommendation
of the Administration; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Councilman Kloesel commented that he is really concerned
about the location selected for the airport. He felt that
Council should consider a site further north of the present
site or in Chambers County because he felt that the airport
could not be located too close to the City. He also stated
that Interstate 10 will be built up in years to come which
would pose more problems. He commented that most of the
airports being constructed now are at a considerable distance
from any town. He felt that it would be better to consider
relocating now rather than to wait until airport construction
has begun. In response, Mr. Hutchison stated that when
Council first considered the locations for a proposed site,
there were 8 sites and some were located in Chambers County.
Based on the FAA evaluation, this was the best site. One
consideration of the FAA is the proximity of the site to the
City and serving area. Mr. Hutchison explained that for
this airport, this site appears to be the best location.
Councilman Kloesel said that he would like to review
this again if anyone on the Council would be interested. If
not, he would be willing to drop the subject.
Councilman Lander stated that the City had experts in
this field look at the situation; therefore, he would not
know what other course to take other than accepting the
recommendation of the experts.
Discuss Proposed Charter Amendments
At the Special Meeting of January 4, 1979, Councilman
Kloesel requested that an item be placed on the agenda to
discuss the proposed Charter amendments. He said that
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 11, 1979
Council has had some time to think about the proposed amendments
and to consider what effect the amendments might have on the
City. The first amendment would put a limitation on the tax
rate. In a sense, if the fourth amendment passes, the City
would be limited in their general fund, but there would be
no limitation on the bonded indebtedness other than the
voters decision to approve the bonds or not.
Councilman Lander inquired if Council would designate
what portion of the tax levy will go toward the general fund
and operating expense and what portion will go toward debt
retirement? Mr. Lanham explained that it would work very
much as it does at the present time. Mr. Lanham also pointed
out that there is always the constitutional limitation that
would apply to the total levy.
Councilman Kloesel commented that that was the question- -
whether the bonded indebtedness would override that constitutional
levy. He commented that if the first amendment passed, the
City would have a limitation of $.60. At the present time,
the City's portion of the General Fund is approximately
$.97, and the City is looking at a possible reduction of
$.50. The City's total levy is now $1.44. Mr. Lanham also
commented that the two together, the general fund and the
principal and interest requirements, would exceed the six -
tenths of one percent.
Councilman Kloesel inquired if the indebtedness is all
voted by bonds or does the City have other indebted obligations
not actually passed by voters. Mr. Lanham commented that
the City still owes approximately $50,000 to $100,000 in
certificates of obligation for fire vehicles.
Councilman Kloesel commented that from a practical
standpoint, the first amendment would not really have any
effect on reducing taxes if the fourth amendment also passes.
The general fund would remain the same. Mr. Lanham commented
that the City would be able to tax for general fund purposes
below the maximum.
Councilman Lander inquired if the fourth amendment
would apply only to the new bond issues. Mr. Lanham replied
that it would apply to all bonds. Mr. Lanham further explained
that bond attorneys have indicated that these amendments
would apply to bonds that are currently outstanding because
the City has a contract on existing bonds. He further
explained that if Council wanted to reduce taxes below what
is necessary to pay those bonds, he felt that this could not
be done. It was the intent of Amendment No. 4, as it was
worded, to exempt all bonds that were voted from the limitation.
Councilman Lander commented that on six - tenths of one
percent tax levy, if property were to be assessed at true
market value, the taxes would be the same as they are now.
Councilman Cannon commented that if Amendment No. 3
became effective the day after Amendment No. 2, the City
would not have any problem - -but property that is valued at
30% now can never get caught up to the property that is on
the rolls at current market value.
Councilman Lander stated that the City will not raise
any value until the entire City is revalued and inquired if
that 10% applies to this first time revaluation. Mr. Lanham
explained that Amendment No. 2 provides that the City would
bring the values up to the 1977 values. What this means is
that the 10% does not apply until the entire City is brought
up to 1977 valuation.
90111 -18
Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 11, 1979
Hear Report on Watershed for the Baytown Area
Council received a report and a memorandum from Randy
Strong, Assistant City Attorney, concerning a watershed for
the Baytown area. These are on file in the City Clerk's
office. Mr. Lanham commented that the Council might want to
read the report and it there are any questions, the Administration
would try to answer them. Mr. Lanham stated that what has
been done is that the Administration has summarized some of
the studies that have been made. One of the important
points to stress is that the information is available and it
is in the Sterling Municipal Library and also at City Hall.
The Houston - Galveston Area Council has an ongoing study on
this.
Councilman Kloesel commented that his concern was about
pollution of the water in this area. It affects a greater
area than just Baytown. There are deposits of solid waste
and septic systems in the watershed area. If the City
receives some of this waste directly into the water system,
the City would have an extremely unhealthly situation. He
felt that the state may need to take a position on this.
Consider Designation of Charter Committee
Councilman Kloesel commented that he would like the
Council to appoint a Charter Committee. If a committee is
set up by Council, they could submit proposed changes to
Council, which changes could be submitted to the voters. In
response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Mr. Strong
commented that state laws set out the way of amending City
Charter, and the Charter itself states that when making
amendments, the same procedure must be followed. Council
passes an ordinance to put to vote whether there shall be a
commission chosen to frame a new Charter. Then the citizens
would vote on whether they want a Charter Commission and who
would be on it at the same time.
Councilman Cannon emphasized that if these amendments
are passed, Council will be restricted for 2 years to reconsider
the Charter. He stated that he would like to encourage
anyone to oppose the Charter amendments. He is in complete
agreement with limiting spending. If all 4 amendments were
defeated, then a Charter committee would be appointed to
review the entire Charter, including the 4 amendments. If
Council would spend the proper time, with the proper legal
advice on the situation, the Charter Commission may be able
to give Baytown something that would be constitutional,
reasonable, and enforceable. This then could be put to a
vote.
Councilman Kloesel concurred with Councilman Cannon and
stated that he would be willing to wait until after the
election because he feels that the changes that are proposed
will not really solve the problem.
Councilman Cannon commented that he will support appointing
a Charter Study Committee if the 4 amendments are defeated.
Councilman Kloesel commented that if Council were to
appoint a committee at the present time, it would likely
fade away within a 2 -year period.
Councilman Lander stated that another factor to be
considered is the fact that the City's Charter regarding
taxes can be overridden by the state legislation.
Councilman Kloesel commented that he will wait until
after the referendum election to see what will happen and
then Council may want to consider the Charter Study Committee.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 11, 1979
Consider Appointment of Street Construction Committee
Due to the late hour, Councilman Kloesel stated that
he would ask that this item be placed on the agenda of a
later meeting.
Consider Appointments to the Electrical Board
This item will be discussed in Executive Session.
Consider Appointments to the Mobile Home Review Board
This item will be discussed in Executive Session.
Committee Reports
None.
Unfinished Business
Councilman Johnson wanted to congratulate the Police
Department on the two letters of commendation that were in the
agenda packet.
Recess and Reconvene
At this time, Mayor Hutto recessed the open meeting
into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, land acquisition,
and personnel matters. When the open meeting was reconvened,
the following business was transacted:
Ordinance - Authorizing the Administration to Make an
Offer for the Purchase of a Parcel of Land for Easement
to Lift Station
The proposed ordinance authorizes the Administration to
purchase a parcel of land for easement to lift station in
the Roseland Oaks area. An appraisal of the property has
been obtained. The ordinance authorizes payment by the City
of the sum of $6,000 for said tract of land.
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. 2608
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN OFFER
ON AND PURCHASE LOT 14, BLOCK 1, ROSELAND OAKS, FROM FIRST
AMERICAN BANK AND TRUST OF BAYTOWN OR OTHER PARTIES OF
INTEREST; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
$6,000 DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Adjourn
With no further business to be transacted, Councilwoman
Caffey moved for adjournment; Councilman Johnson seconded
the motion. The vote for adjournment was unanimous.
�J
aren Petru, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
P. ,, �'�
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
90111 -20
CITY OF BAYTOWN
TITLE: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BID TABULATION
BID: 7812 -12
DATE. December 18, 1978 - 9:30 a.m.
ITEM
QTY.
DESCRIPTION
BAYTOWN
UNIT
MOTORS
'EXTENDED
HUGH WOOILFORn
UNIT
EXTENDED
JIM RAIL
UNIT I
JNTFR
EXTENDED
VINSON B
UNIT
YTOWN QODGE
EXTENDED
UNIT EXTENDED
RICE
PRIrF
1.
2 ea.
DUMP TRUCK, 6 cubic yard
$14,748.
$29,496.00
14,856.
29,712.72
14,800.
$29,600.00.
NO BID
MAKE E MODEL:
GMC C7D0
2
Ford.
F -700
Int.
S -1824
2.
2 ea.
FLATBED DUMP TRUCK - 16 -ft.
Flatbed
$13,593.
$27,186.00
')12,940.13
$25,880.38
13,519.
3 $27,038.21
NO BID
MAKE 6 MODEL:
GMC C70012
Ford-
F -600
[I nt.
S -1724
3.
1 each
FLATBED DUMP TRUCK, Steel Side
$13,973.00
$13,410.19
$13,645.71
NO BID
MAKE & MODEL:
GMC C700
h2
Ford
F -600 -
Int.
S -1724
4.
1 ea.
ONE TON TRUCK, with Utility Body
$ 7,882.00
$ 8,288.92
NO BID
$ 8,195.37
MAKE & MODEL:
GMC C350C
Ford
F -350
Dodge D-300
Powers S
300 -106
None Giv
n
Koenig
58D -4R
DELIVERY A.R.O.
90 days
None Giv
n
120 -140
days
120 day
I o
i
•
r
N
N
GROSS 1OTAL
.
$78,537.00
$77,242.21
LESS DISC.:
NET TOTAL
DELIVERY-
EXHIBIT "B"
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is
GROSS TOTAL
LESS .DISC.
NET, -70TA L
P.
n F1' 1� /FfaY' '.
$94,264.25 $97,285.00 $98,169.75
GITY"'- -OF BAYTOWN
TITLE: P01M=xw VEHICLES BID TABULATION
BID: 7812 -13
DATE. December 19, 1978
ITEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
FHUGIHN,T° DExrENDEO
UNIT EXTENDED
UNIT EXTENDED
UNIT EXTENDED
UNIT EXTENDED
ICE
F Ppirr
1
13 each
PATROL VEHICLES
6,290.95
$81,782.35::
$6,499.0
$84,487.00
$6,558-65
$85,262.45
MAKE AND MODEL
Ford LTD
If
Chevrolet
Impala
Dodge St.
Regis
2
2 each
FOUR DOOR SEDAN
6,240.95
$6,399.00.$12,798-00
$6,453..6
$12,907.30
MAKE AND MODEL
Ford LTD
I
Chevrolet
Impala
Dodge St.
Regis
DELIVERY A.R.O.
Not given
90 days
120 day
* Does not
meet
specif
cations
is
GROSS TOTAL
LESS .DISC.
NET, -70TA L
P.
n F1' 1� /FfaY' '.
$94,264.25 $97,285.00 $98,169.75
VA
EXHIBIT "C"
90111 -24
CITY O F BAYTO WN
TITLE: FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE BID 'TABULATION
BID: 79t -ts
DATE.- January 3, 1979
PIERCE MFG. INC SUPERIOR SOUTHWEST MARION WKS ITEM Q TY DESCRIPTION UNIT EXTENDED UNIT EXTENDED UNIT UNIT EXTENDED UNIT EXTENDED
rp
C
1
1 each
FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE
$19,156.00:
$19,423.00
21,725:00
TRUCK MAKES MODEL:
1979 Che
rolet'.
1979 Chevrolet
1979 Ch
vrolet :
BODY MAKES MODEL:
Pierce C
V -16
Emergency
One
Marion
Irire.Rescue
No. 1006
1
DELIVERY A.R.O.
180 -240
Days
160 days
240 day
Deduct $500.00
for
Deduct
$1,048.00
drive in
of vehicle
for drive
In of.
vehicle
cn
'
GROSS TOTAL
LESS DISC.
NET. 'TOTA L...
.DELIVERY
EXHIBIT "D"
fk
90111 -26
CITY OF BAYTOWN
TITLE: WATER PUMPS BID TABULATION
BID: 791 -16
DATE January 5, 1979 - 9:30 a.m.
ITEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
vNIT
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
RICE
1
3 each
WATER PUMPS
$574.00
$1,722.00
$674.00
$2,022.00
$700.00
$2,100.00
$665.00
$1,995.00
MAKES MODEL
Gorman -R
pp
Gorman-
upp
Non -Gi
n
Non -Giv
n
83A17
83A17
DELIVERY A.R.O.
45 days
14 days
2 days
5 days
C
i
•
N
GROSS TOTAL
LESS DISC. N.
NET:. TOTA L
DELIVERY
94111 -28
EXHIBIT "Ell
CITY
OF BAYTOWN
TITLE:
MAGNETIC
TAPE RECORDER /REPRODUCER SYSTEM
BID
TABULATION
BID:
791 -17 ,
DATE:
January
5, 1979
1TEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
ND EQUIP
SOUNDSCRIBER CO.
FR
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
UNIT
ENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
PRICF
i
l system
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDER/REPRODUCER
$5,491.00
$5,765.55
SYSTEM
MAKE
Soundscr ber
Soundsc iber
DELIVERY A.R.O.
30 days
30 days
•
o
•
N
i
N
GROSS TOTAL
LESS DISC.
NET. TOTAL'
DELIVERY