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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
March 22, 1979
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session on Thursday, March 22, 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
f 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 the invocation
was offered by Councilman Jimmy Johnson.
Minutes
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for the approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 8, 1979; Councilwoman
Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Petitions
None.
City Manager's Report
West District Sewer Treatment Plant - The Texas Water
Commission held a hearing on Baytown's application for an
extension to the enforcement order regarding the construction
and completion of the West District Sewer Treatment Plant.
That hearing was held in Austin on Tuesday. The extension
was approved, which moved the deadline to November 1, 1981.
By that time, the City must have the plant completed, but if
not completed, the City can request another extension.
Reconnaissance Report on Baytown Marina - A copy of the
Corps of Engineers' Reconnaissance Report on the Baytown
('"' Marina was placed at the Council table. Federal regulations
provide as follows:
"Projects involving only functions that are normally
local responsibilities may be recommended as federal
undertakings when the scope of service rendered, the
magnitude, or other important considerations, clearly
identify them as beyond the authority or competence of
non - federal entities."
The report also concluded that it is clear that the proposed
project would normally be a non - federal responsibility and
that it is not beyond the authority or competence of non-
federal entities. Also, the limited degree of federal
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responsibility in the proposed marina suggests that the
project could be undertaken in an equally efficient manner
without federal participation. Therefore, federal participation
in this project would not be consistent with federal water
resource policies.
Councilman Kloesel requested that this matter be placed
on the next Council agenda for consideration.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Lanham
explained that the Corps had not considered any other site
than the one specified.
Mayor Hutto has received a letter from State Senator
Bill Meier asking for comments on proposed Senate Bill 893. 101,
This bill has to do with the $.01 sales tax levied by cities
on an optional basis. Currently, the amount of revenue
received is determined by sales tax collected in Baytown.
The proposal is that in the future, sales tax will be allocated
on a population basis. This will ultimately result in a
reduction for Baytown because regional shopping areas are
adversely affected by this bill, and Baytown is moving in
that direction. Basically, this bill would benefit what are
commonly referred to as "bedroom communities."
The majority of the Council expressed the opinion that
this bill would penalize those cities and towns aggressive
enough to develop shopping centers. Also, the sales tax is
on a local option basis and the people in the area elected
to levy the tax.
Mayor Hutto stated that since the letter was addressed
to him and the majority of the Council felt that the bill
would have an adverse effect on sales tax receipts, he would
respond that the bill would not be in the best interest of
the City.
Signal System Improvements - The Administration has
been advised by the supplier of the controllers for the
signal system improvements that the controllers for the
Pruett Street system will be delivered on March 28. Five to
eight controllers will be delivered every 10 days until all
have been delivered. The delivery of the controllers has
been the major hold up on getting this work completed.
The police shooting range has been completed; the 1978
Street Improvement Program has been completed with the
exception of cleanup; the Barrymore Sanitary Sewer Project
has been completed; the contractor has begun work on the
Bicentennial Park Project; Brown & Root has not begun work
on the 1979 Street Improvement Program, but work will commence
with good weather; softball teams have expanded from 79
teams last year to 114 this year.
Questions or Comments Regarding the City Manager's Report
Councilman Johnson requested assistance from the Adminis-
tration regarding 4 dogs which are tied at 1304 Willow. The
owner stops at that location approximately twice a week to
feed the animals. The dogs disturb the neighborhood by
barking into the night. The Administration will check into
the matter.
A complaint has been received by Councilman Johnson
concerning the plant located near Foster Street which recycles
silver. The complaint was that the plant produces excessive
noise and emits a foul odor. The Administration checked
into this matter and determined that no City ordinance has
been violated. The Administration then contacted Harris
County Pollution Control Division who made samplings to
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determine that there was no contamination. Councilman
Cannon stated that he had checked on several occasions and
had discovered no odor or noise. Therefore, his suggestion
was that the matter be referred to the Harris County Pollution
Control Division again or that the matter be resolved through
the legal process.
Councilman Johnson inquired if the Planning and Traffic
Department had taken traffic counts on Pruett where Grantham
intersects and inquired if there had been a number of accidents
at that location. Bill Cornelius, Director of Planning and
Traffic, was unaware of an unusual number of accidents at
this location, and commented that the street was so bumpy in
that area that speeding would be very unwise. The Adminis-
tration will check on traffic conditions in this area and
report back to Council.
Residents on John A Street in Wooster have requested
that more street lights be installed on that street.
Councilman Cannon expressed concern that more and more
cases are being refused by the District Attorney's office,
and he requested that the Administration compile a report as
a basis on which to talk with the District Attorney. Councilman
Johnson stated that part of the problem could be the tremendous
backlog.
1977 -78 Audit Report
Mr. Ed Hullum with the firm of Gerace, Hullum and
Company, Certified Public Accountants, reviewed the highlights
of the 1977 -78 audit report with Council. The balances for
various funds follow: General Fund - $1,181,510.35; Enterprise
Fund - $285,690.79; Debt Service Fund - $147,541.38; Trust
and Agency Funds - $11,901.86 (Revenue Sharing Funds that
have been appropriated). Operating revenues in the General
Fund increased by $1,007,000. Operating expenditures in the
General Fund increased $1,000,000. Capital outlay increased
$300,000 for a net increase of revenues over expenditures of
$400,000. Mr. Hullum pointed out that even though in the
audit report fund balances are shown, these monies have
places to go. In the report are listed the requirements to
fund the waterworks interest and sinking fund and also the
contingency fund reserve requirements. Both requirements
were met.
Mr. Hullum commended the Administration for investing
funds where possible to earn for the City approximately
$230,000.
In response to a question from Councilman Kloesel, Mr.
Hullum explained that all out of town travel is verified to
have the proper expense vouchers attached to substantiate
the expenditure.
Authorizing Abandonment and Sale of that Portion of Dorris
(11,01 Street Right of Way From Laredo Street Right of Way to
West Texas Avenue
The Administration had been contacted by the owner of
property on West Texas near Goose Creek concerning the
possibility of purchasing City right of way which runs
through the property. Through the years, other property
owners have been interested in acquiring the right of way
behind their property. The Administration determined that
there would not be a need to develop this street now or in
the future. All property owners whose names appeared on the
tax roll of the City of Baytown as owning property along
this right of way have been notified. An appraisal was
obtained on the tract of land in question, but no appraisal
was made on the remainder of the right of way; therefore,
appraisals would have to be conducted if others are interested
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in purchasing the right of way. All the property owners
have access to Texas Avenue.
Mayor Hutto recognized Mr. Armando Salinas who stated
that he would be interested in purchasing the right of way
located behind his property, but he would need to know what
the cost would be. Mr. Arthur Oviedo appeared to state that
he, too, would be interested in purchasing the right of way
behind his property; however, part of that right of way is
behind property owned by Mr. Reeves. Who would be allowed
to purchase the right of way, or could the right of way be
sold on a 30/30 basis? Mr. Y. Luna appeared to state that
he owned Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, but only would be
interested in purchasing the right of way behind Lots 11,
12, and 13 because the right of way for the other lots is
under water. Mr. Johnny Santana stated that he would be
willing to purchase as much of the right of way as Council
would permit. Mr. Kenneth Pace appeared to state that he
was the individual who had brought all this about by his
interest in purchasing the right of way for parking near his
new restaurant. Mr. Pace had attempted to learn the identity
of the owner of the triangular shaped property adjacent to
Lots 21 and 22, but was unable to ascertain who the property
owner is. The best he could determine, the property is
owned by a minor. If Council determined that the right of
way could not be sold, Air. Pace requested that Council
consider leasing that portion of the right of way behind his
property so that he would have the added parking area.
Council requested that the Administration attempt to
learn who owns the triangular shaped parcel and if Mr.
Reeves would be interested in purchasing the right of way
behind his property or a portion thereof. Also, Council
requested that all the right of way be appraised and consideration
be given to the property owners to purchase half the right
of way in cases where there are two owners abutting the
right of way or all of the right of way in cases of single
ownership. This matter will be placed on the next Council
agenda.
Ordinance - Authorizing Payment to Chambers County for
Spur 55 Right of Way Utility Adjustment
Council received a copy of a letter from R. T. Pinchback,
Jr., County Engineer for Chambers County, regarding the Spur
55 right of way utility adjustment. Under the terms of the
City's agreement with Chambers County, the City is to reimburse
the county for 10% of the approved amount of the cost of the
utility adjustments for the Spur 55 project. The cost to
the City for the relocation of the Big 3 Industries, Inc.
utility adjustment is $4,278.09. This will make four tracts
that the City has paid their share on and apparently there
are two others that are being required. The estimated cost
of the other two that are being required is approximately
$6,000 - $6,500. Baytown made a commitment to do this six
or seven years ago when the City was trying to get Spur 55
built. The Administration recommended approval of the
ordinance.
Councilman Kloesel moved for approval 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2642
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
SEVENTY -EIGHT AND 09/100 ($4,278.09) DOLLARS TO CHAMBERS
COUNTY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S SHARE OF THE COSTS OF
UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS ON SPUR 55 RIGHT OF WAY.
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Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment for the Barrymore
Sanitary Sewer Project
All -Type Plumbing Company has completed the residential
work necessary to relocate the sewer line on Barrymore
Street. The original contract amount was $9,029.33. Additional
work in the amount of $1,370 was necessary in order to
connect extra house lines that were not previously known
about. The total contract amount is $10,399.33. The contractor
has been paid $9,359.40 to date. Final payment in the
amount of $1,039.93 remains to be paid. The work has been
inspected by the City's plumbing and engineering inspectors.
Final cleanup work will be done by City crews. The Administration
recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilwoman Caffey moved for the 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. 2643
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING INSTALLATION OF SEWER
TAPS ON BARRYMORE BOULEVARD BY ALL TYPE PLUMBING; 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
ALL TYPE PLUMBING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment for the Construction
of the Concrete Sidewalks for the Police Shooting flange
Hamilton Construction Company has completed work on the
concrete sidewalks at the Police shooting range. Contract
price for this work was $4,050. Payment to date totals
$3,645. Final payment in the amount of $405 remains to be
paid. This work has been completed according to the plans
and specifications. The Administration recommended approval
of the ordinance.
Councilman Kloesel moved for approval 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. 2644
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS
AT THE POLICE SHOOTING RANGE BY H. B. HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE CITY ENGINEER'S
FINAL CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL
PAYMENT TO THE SAID H. B. HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Ordinance - Awarding the Contract for the Construction of
the Jenkins - Hollaway Park Pavilion
Three bids were received for the construction of the
Jenkins - Hollaway Park Pavilion. The bid tabulation follows:
** *Tabulation on following page. * **
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Bidder
Const.
Ventures
G.B.Chatham
Holzaepfel
Const. Co.
Total
Deduct for
Deduct for
Total
Base Bid
Alt. Location
BBQ /Porch
A1t.Bid
$49,500
$3,320
$1,150
$45,030
49,500
2,700
2,600
44,200
47,064
3,512
2,000
41,552
The bid invitation included a base bid and two deductible
alternates -- location and construction of barbecue pits and a
back porch. The low total bid is that of Holzaepfel Construction
Company in the amount of $47,064. The Parks and Recreation
Board and the staff are recommending that the City deduct
the barbecue pits and the back porch, which would reduce
Holzaepfel's bid by $2,000. The Administration recommended
that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, and the
barbecue pit and back porch be eliminated.
Councilman Johnson pointed out that this might be a
false economy because if it is decided to build the barbecue
pit and back porch later, the cost will be considerably more
than $2,000.
In response to a question from Council, Parks and
Recreation Director Bobby Rountree stated that since the
construction time is 45 days, engineering and inspection
costs may be less than originally estimated.
Jim Hutchison, of Busch, Hutchison, and Associates,
explained that the only problem with constructing the back
porch and barbecue pits at a later time is that it would be
harder to tie into the roof of the pavilion.
Councilman Cannon moved for the approval of the total
base bid of Holzaepfel Construction Company; Councilman
Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Wilbanks, Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2645
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF HOLZAEPFEL CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PAVILION AT JENKINS-
HOLLAWAY PARK; AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT OF INDEBTEDNESS BY
THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF FORTY -SEVEN THOUSAND, SIXTY -FOUR AND
N01100 ($47,064.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT.
Ordinance - Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of Lift
Station Pump System
One bid was received for the purchase of a lift station
pump system for the Woodlawn pump station. Two no bids were
received. One bid was submitted by Worthington Pump Corporation
for the amount of $11,340. The estimated cost of this item
was $10,000. Revenue sharing funds will be used to purchase
this equipment. The Administration recommended approval of
the ordinance.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Wilbanks,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 2646
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WORTHINGTON PUMP CORPORATION
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE LIFT STATION PUMP SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED FORTY AND N01100 ($11,340.00) DOLLARS.
Ordinance - Providing for a Revised Wrecker Ordinance
Councilman Lander explained that the Council's Wrecker
Committee had been working on a complete revision of the
wrecker ordinance. This revision has been presented for
Council consideration. The proposed ordinance would eliminate
the regulation of towing vehicles and eliminate the control
over the regulation of fees for towing non - wrecked vehicles.
In the present ordinance, both the fee and towing vehicles
are regulated. The committee is recommending this change
because the user or consumer has the option of calling any
wrecker and negotiating the fee.
The Wrecker Committee would be eliminated and the City
Manager or his appointee would handle all of the grievances,
reviews and revisions to the wrecker ordinance in the future.
Certificates of convenience and necessity would be established
for new wrecker permits. In other words, the wrecker permits
would more or less be frozen and it would be incumbent on
anyone requesting a new permit to come before the City
Manager or his designee to show reason and cause for a new
wrecker permit to be issued. The committee feels that an
adequate number of permits now exists.
A heavy duty wrecker classification will be provided in
the revised ordinance, along with fees for that service.
Presently, the basic fee is $27.50, with a number of extras- -
ditch pull, dolly pull, changing tires, transfer fee, and
disconnecting the drive shaft. The new proposal would
eliminate those extras and go to a flat fee of $37.50. This
is an increase of $5.50 over the current average fee. The
committee felt this increase to be reasonable since the last
increase in fees was in 1972. For this fee, the wrecker
would do everything necessary including cleaning up the
street, glass, and debris caused by the wreck for the $37.50.
This will greatly simplify the administration of the new
ordinance. There would be an extra charge of $12.50 for a
dolly pull. This is a case where the car cannot be pulled
on its wheels, so a dolly is placed under the car in order
to move it.
Each wrecker company would have one permit under which
there would be no limitation as to the number of wreckers to
be operated as long as each was properly insured. Each
company would be on the police rotation list one time, and
would dispatch any wrecker to the scene of the accident.
The ordinance has been reviewed by the Wrecker Association,
who support it, and the Wrecker Committee recommends that
this ordinance be adopted. Councilman Lander explained that
the Wrecker Committee has a couple of pending items, so the
ordinance should not be adopted at this meeting. In response
to questions or comments from Council, Mr. Bounds explained
that with regard to citizens whose vehicles are stalled,
there would necessarily be a value judgement by the police
officer.
Liability insurance requirements of this ordinance
track those of the present ordinance, but could be increased.
The Committee had checked into the possibility of requiring
garage keepers liability to learn that most companies will
not write this type policy and if the company will write the
policy, the premium costs are prohibitive.
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In order to avoid confusion, there will be two rotative
lists - -heavy duty and normal tow.
The point was stressed that with the passage of this
ordinance no towing vehicle permits would be required which
would allow a new concern the privilege of towing vehicles
which are disabled as long as no accident is involved. The
only firms which would come under the requirements of public
convenience and necessity are those desiring to haul from
the scene of an accident. Councilman Lander made it clear
that at some future time when the companines that have
existing permits have had sufficient time to divest themselves
of extra wreckers, the ordinance could be amended.
The proposed ordinance will be worded so that it is
understood that the $37.50 is a maximum charge and a lesser
charge is not precluded. Also, the individual will be
allowed one transfer within the city limits without charge
during the 24 -48 hour period (whichever the attorney feels
best) after the accident. Included in the ordinance will be
the right of appeal to Council from decisions of the hearings
examiner on new permits and the Police Chief on suspensions.
*Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks absent.
This matter will be placed on the agenda prior to the
canvass of the municipal election.
Ordinance - Authorizing the Purchase of 1.165 Acres Adjacent
to Bayway Drive for Street Purposes
This item will be discussed during executive session.
Resolution No. 664 - Authorizing the Transfer of Funds
to the Police Department Budget for the Purchase of
Ovens for the Jail Kitchen
Both ovens now in use in the jail kitchen are malfunctioning
and parts are not available to make repairs. The ovens must
be replaced, but no funds were included in the budget for
this purpose. The estimated cost to convert to a commercial
type oven is $2,000. The Administration recommended approval
of Resolution No. 644, authorizing the transfer of $2,000
from General Fund contingencies to the Police Department
budget. Upon approval of the transfer of funds, the Administration
will advertise for bids.
Councilman Kloesel moved for the adoption of the resolution;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 664
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER TWO
THOUSAND AND NO 1100 ($2,000.00) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT
NO. 1001 -12 -0100, "CONTINGENCIES," TO GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT
NO. 0201 -10 -0300, CAPTITAL OUTLAY, MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS.
Resolution No. 665 - Allocating Community Development Block
Grant Fiscal Year 1979 Funds to Categories for Expenditures
The Community Development Advisory Committee has held
two meetings with very good attendance and participation at
both. The Committee recommended allocating the 1979 Community
Development Block Grant Funds to the following categories:
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Public facilities and improvements - $456,000 for streets,
storm sewers and sidewalks; Citywide housing rehabilitation -
$100,000 for rehabilitation of owner occupied homes; General
administration and planning - $57,000 for staff and preparation
of comprehensive community development plan. The specific
projects would be determined at a later date.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Lanham
explained that the Administration plans to employ personnel
to run this program. There is so much work involved with
this project, the City cannot absorb it with the present
staff. The additional personnel would be responsible for
administering the housing rehabilitation portion which will
require a great deal of time. The Administration recommended
approval of the resolution.
Councilman Kloesel moved for the adoption of the resolution;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion.
Councilman Cannon questioned the $100,000 allocation
for the rehabilitation of owner occupied homes. Bill Cornelius,
Director of Planning and Traffic, stated that the Committee
has not established any criteria for buildings to be repaired
yet, but this may be accomplished next month. Once criteria
is established, application forms will be provided for this
program.
Councilman Lander inquired if the Council can override
the recommendations of this committee. Mr. Lanham responded
that this committee is an advisory committee and Council
could change the recommendations. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 665
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Review Plans and Specifications for 1979 Sliplining of
Sanitary Sewer Lines and Consider Approval to Advertise
for Bids
The City has approximately $100,000 of uncommitted 1975
Sanitary Sewer Bond Funds. The Administration has developed
a list of sewer lines that are in need of sliplining and
would like to advertise for bids. The following is a list
of those sewer lines:
1. 400' of 8" line from West Main to Kentucky between
The Administration has a list of 7 additional sewer lines
that need to be televised as part of this same contract to
determine what repairs can be effected by use of City forces.
The Administration felt that all of this work could be done
Alabama
and Utah.
2.
700' of
6" line from
North Jones to North Pruett
between
Williams and
Homan.
3.
400' of
6" line from
North Jones to North Pruett
between
Green Avenue
and Forrest.
4.
800' of
6" line from
Miriam to West Main between
Elm and
Yupon.
5.
500' of
6" line from
Garth Road to Rice between
Gresham
and Schilling.
6.
600' of
6" line from
cleanout to the alley behind
Hackberry Lane between Burnett Drive and Holly.
The Administration has a list of 7 additional sewer lines
that need to be televised as part of this same contract to
determine what repairs can be effected by use of City forces.
The Administration felt that all of this work could be done
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for approximately $80,000. The Administration would like
permission to advertise for bids for the 6 sewer lines to be
sliplined and for the 7 others to be televised.
Councilman Kloesel moved for approval of the plans and
specifications for the 1979 sliplining of sanitary sewers
and authorization to advertise for bids; Councilman Cannon
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Request of G. A. Tolleson for Sewer Service to
3926 Raccoon Drive
Council has received a copy of a letter from G. A.
Tolleson requesting sanitary sewer service at 3926 Raccoon
Drive. City service is available at this location. Mr.
Tolleson will have to pay the installation and $100 buy -in
charge. He will also have to pay twice the minimum fee plus
1? times the normal rate for sanitary sewer service. The
Administration recommended approval of this request.
Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the recommendation
of the Administration; Councilman Johnson seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Continuing Operation of Edison Courts Senior
Citizen Center
This has been discussed by Council previously. Council
is aware of the fact that the funds for the operation of
this program have come from the Housing Authority in the
past, but the Authority will not be able to continue funding
the operation. If Council wishes to continue funding the
operation during the remainder of this year, it is not
necessary to transfer funds because there is a budget item
to cover it. However, included in the revenue portion of
the budget are funds projected to be paid by the Housing
Authority for this program.
Councilman Johnson moved to continue the operation of
the Edison Courts Senior Citizen Center; Councilman Kloesel
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Policy Regarding Adjustment of Private Driveways
Council has received a copy of a memorandum from Norman
Dykes, City Engineer /Public Works Director, regarding proposed
standards for driveways. Council also received a copy of a
memorandum from Dan Savage, Assistant City Manager, which
spells out the policy that was approved by the Council in
January regarding the placing of driveway pipes in gutters.
This policy would remain in effect although there are many
problems associated with the installation of this pipe.
The driveway standards developed by 11r. Dykes will be
given to people who are having driveway problems and desire
to take corrective measures.
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Mayor Hutto recognized Mr. M. F. Wasicek of 504 American
who was seeking Council approval to have the City pipe his
driveway. Mr. Wasicek was of the opinion that the City
should pipe his driveway since the City had piped those on
Defee and Sterling. The Mayor explained to Mr. Wasicek that
the problems had not been created by work performed by the
City; therefore, the City would not be responsible. However,
Mr. Wasicek may use the standards that are being proposed to
make the corrections himself.
Councilman Kloesel inquired if the City would be setting
a precedent in correcting Mr. Wasicek's driveway. Mr.
Lanham responded that he felt the City would be deviating
from the policy that Council has adopted. Councilman Kloesel
felt that the City will have to deviate from the policy at
some point. Councilman Cannon commented that if the City
places the pipe in Mr. Wasicek's driveway, the City will be
committed to correcting other citizen's driveways.
Councilman Kloesel moved that the City deviate the
policy and replace the pipe in Mr. Wasicek's driveway. The
motion died for lack of a second.
The Administration recommended that Council adopt these
standards for the Administration to provide the local builders
and those citizens who may wish to reconstruct their driveways
so that their cars will not drag.
Councilman Cannon moved for the adoption of the policies;
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Study and Discuss Structure of Boards Appointed by the
City Council
During the discussion of this matter, Council decided
to scrutinize the structure and function of each board or
committee at the time appointments are to be made.
Consider Appointment to the Mechanical Board
This will be discussed in executive session.
Committee Reports
None.
Recess and Reconvene
Mayor Hutto recessed the meeting into executive session
to discuss pending litigation, land acquisition, and personnel
matters. When the open meeting reconvened, the following
business was transacted:
Consider Appointment to the Mechanical Board
Councilman Lander moved for the appointment of E. L.
(Buddy) Dean to the Mechanical Board to replace Andy Whitaker;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Lander, Johnson, Kloesel,
Caffey, and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 22, 1979
Ad j ourn
With no further business to be transacted, Mayor Hutto
declared the meeting to be adjourned. -`
Karen Petru, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk