Loading...
1979 09 27 CC Minutes90927 -1 MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 27, 1979 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in executive session on Thursday, September 27, 1979, at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall to discuss personnel matters. The following members were in attendance: Fred T. Philips Councilman Jimmy Johnson Councilman Mary E. Wilbanks Councilwoman Eileen Caffey Councilwoman Allen Cannon Councilman Emmett 0. Hutto Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager Absent: Ted Kloesel Councilman No action was taken during this executive session which was adjourned into regular session. The regular session was conduc- ted in the Council Chamber at 6:30 p.m., with the same members present, as well as the following City officials: Dan Savage Randy Strong Eileen P. Hall Absent: Scott Bounds Assistant City Manager Assistant City Attorney City Clerk City Attorney Mayor Hutto called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Councilwoman Wilbanks. Minutes Councilman Johnson moved for approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 13, 1979; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Receive Petitions None. City Manager's Report Houston Lighting and Power Rate Increase - The City Attorney is in Austin appearing before the Public Utilities Commission concerning the request of Houston Lighting & Power Company for rate increase. Council has authorized participation in the rural rate hearing currently in progress. City Council must hold a public hearing on the request for rate increase filed with the City of Baytown. The Administration suggested that the public hearing concerning this rate request be held on October 25; Council had no objections. Nominees for Directors of Appraisal Districts - Mr. Lanham explained that both Harris and Chambers Counties have requested nominations for Directors for the Tax Appraisal Districts for those counties. If Council would like to make nominations, those must be submitted on or before October 15. The plan in Harris 90927 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 County as related by the President of the Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association is that he, along with representa- tives of the school districts and the county, are going to meet to recommend nominees which list will be submitted by his city. The City of Baytown could, at its meeting on October 11, decide to submit other nominees, decide to accept the nominees of the Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association, or Council could take no action. There is no requirement that Baytown submit nominees. Council will have the opportunity to vote on those that are nominated prior to November 15.. Council requested that the Administration put this item on the agenda for the October 11 meeting. Highway Commission - The Highway Commission will be visiting Baytown on October 4. All Council members are invited to parti- cipate in the proceedings. Buoys - Notification from the Coast Guard has been received to the effect that the buoys in the bays are out of place and that the City of Baytown must have the buoys back in place within ten (10) days of receipt of the letter. Approximately one -half of the buoys have disappeared within the last week. The Admin- istration has written a letter to the Coast Guard requesting to amend the permit so that the present location of the buoys would be acceptable. The Legal Department is checking with the State regarding a new law which was adopted by the last legislature regarding the need for buoys. A report will be made at the next meeting. Supplemental Retirement Settlement - At the last Council meeting, Council authorized settlement of the supplemental retirement suit. Since that time the attorney for the fire- fighters has requested an amendment to the settlement agreement. What the attorney for the firefighters is asking is for the agreement to state specifically that there will be a reserve established to pay participants benefits necessary to make up the difference between TMRS benefits and the benefits that would have been received under the old plan. This amendment would not represent a change in the City's position on the matter since the City has always intended to set up this reserve, and in fact Article XVI of the supplemental retirement plan has already been amended to make that provision. Since this change in the set- tlement agreement is of a minor nature and represents the posi- tion already held by the City, Mr. Strong, Assistant City Attor- ney, felt that no action would be required by Council. Council expressed no objection to the amendment. 1980 Street Rebuilding Program - Mr. Lanham informed Council that the staff is now developing a list of streets to be re- commended for rebuilding under the 1980 Street Rebuilding Pro- gram. The proposed list should be completed for presentation at a meeting in October. Willie Gore Appeared Mr. Willie Gore, a resident of the City for 13 years and a current resident in Craigmont Subdivision, appeared to request aid from the Council regarding flooding of that subdivision. Mr. Gore related to a petition which was presented to City Council on Thursday, July 10, 1975, which contained 235 signatures. In that petition, three (3) requests were made: (1) The County was asked to clean, deepen and widen the drainage ditches north of Craigmont; (2) the City was asked to clean and flush the storm sewer system after the drainage ditches were improved; and (3) the City was asked to repair damages to the sanitary sewer lines. Some work was done at that time by the city and the county, but not enough to cure the problems. The residents of Craigmont are now requesting that the City lend its support to get the county to clear the drainage ditch and after this is accomplished for the City to do its part. In response to the statement that no schematic design of the 90927 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 storm sewers are available, Mr. Lanham explained that at one time this area was a water district and was annexed by the City of Baytown. Mr. Lanham explained that after the ditch is cleared, the City of Baytown will be able to clear the storm sewer and the City would want to enlarge the storm sewer inlets. Council assured the residents that Council is aware of the problems and that Council has been working with the County to get some of these problems resolved as quickly as possible. Council also requested that the Administration have city forces available to work with the County on a timely basis. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved that the County be requested to report to Council every two weeks on the progress being accom- plished toward resolving the drainage problems; Councilman John- son seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Councilman Cannon had suggested that perhaps there could be another work shop meeting scheduled between Council and County representatives in 60 days. Mayor Hutto requested that Council delay action on Item Nos. 5 and 6 which pertain to Brownwood. He explained that if Council would bear with him until the next meeting, he would like the opportunity to speak with the County in this regard to attempt to work out some of the objections voiced by citizens concerning the scope of the last proposal. Councilman Philips suggested that Council needed to know what costs would be involved with the Step I study; also, Council needed to look at this on a total cost basis and perhaps a pro- gram needed to be developed which would indicate amounts needed in bond monies to finance the necessary improvements to Brownwood and the number of years involved. Councilwoman Wilbanks stated that that information would be included in the Step I study. Mr. Lanham explained that the Step I study would include the cost of the improvements necessary in that area. The Administration will be meeting with Langford Engineering next week and at that time, the Administration will request that cost figures to perform this study be developed. Mrs. Jean Shepherd, who was recognized by Mayor Hutto, requested clarification of why the Mayor was requesting post- ponement of action on this item. Mayor Hutto reiterated that he was looking toward eliminating some of the objections citizens of Baytown had to the first bond issue. Council had no objections to postponing action on Item Nos. 5 and 6. Consider Authorization to Advertise for Additional Insulation and Weatherproofing of Municipal Service Center Norman Dykes, Director of Public Works and City Engineer, explained that the staff had looked at possible alternatives for insulation and weatherproofing of the Municipal Service Center other than use of polyurethane foam. The building being dis- cussed encompasses approximately 2,200 square feet and is of metallic construction. Presently, there is an eight ton and four ton unit servicing the building which should be sufficient. However, in the warmest part of the summer, the building is uncomfortably warm. Currently, the building is insulated with R- 19 bat -type insulation in the walls and ceiling. There are two large wind driven and two electrically driven turbulators situ- ated on the roof which help, but the attic is still very hot. The staff had considered blowing more insulation into the roof, but with all the utilities located in the ceiling, this would create a problem each time any maintenance is required. The 90927 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 possibility of adding more bats was also considered, but the staff was told that this would not be cost effective since very little good would be derived. The urethane foam seems to be the best solution. The foam is in use at Gulf Coast Hospital, Bayshore Motors and the Harris County Mosquito Control Building. From talking with the Harris County staff, it was learned that their monthly electrical bill was reduced by fifteen percent. What the staff is recommending is that two inches of urethane foam be applied to the building which would afford three pound density with an "R" factor of 14.5. The contractor who performs this work will guarantee the labor and materials for five years. The estimate to perform this work is $3,000. Councilman Philips moved to authorize the Administration to advertise for bids for additional insulation and weatherproofing of Municipal Service Center; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Ordinance - Authorizing Final Payment for 1979 Street Improvement Program The original contract amount was $395,840.38. There was a change order which brought the contract amount to $409,534.36, but there was an underrun of $21,210.54 resulting in a contract cost of $388,323.82. The underrun was due to the fact that it was not necessary to replace all the base material when rebuild- ing Bob Smith Road. The Administration recommended acceptance of the work and final payment. Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2730 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BY BROWN & ROOT, INC.; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CON- TRACT; ACCEPTING THE CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL AC- CEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID BROWN & ROOT, INC. AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Amending Chapter 22, "Peddlers and Solicitors," to Include Religious Purposes in Definition of Charitable Solicitors Mr. Strong, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the present ordinance is basically in two sections, with the first section dealing with commercial vendors and the second section dealing with charitable solicitors. Charitable solicitors are presently defined as any person, group or organization intending to solicit funds for some charitable, scientific or educational purpose. The Charitable Solicitors section is an exception to the itinerant vendors section and since religious purpose is not included under the charitable solicitors, this would place religious organizations in the itinerant vendors section which would present a problem since that type prohibition on religious organizations is prohibitive. 90927 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 Councilwoman Caffey moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2731 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, "PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BY DEFINING CHARI- TABLE SOLICITOR; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF UP TO $200.00; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Amending Chapter 27, "Subdivision Regulations," to Provide for a Longer Period for Engineering Plans Approval This amendment is a recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion. Presently, there is a limit of 180 days for approval of engineering plans. In some cases where subdivisions are being developed outside the city limits, more time is required to get the plans approved by the County which means that the process must be reinitiated. If this ordinance is adopted, the Director of Planning would have the authority to grant up to a 90 -day extension. After Mr. Cornelius reviewed the procedures involved with getting approval of engineering plans, Councilman Philips sug- gested that perhaps each problem should be considered on an exception basis. Mr. Cornelius pointed out that that is what the ordinance will do. The ordinance will give the Director of Planning the authority to consider each case and if the County is the problem, then grant an additional time period up to but not greater than 90 days. In the discussion, Mr. Cornelius pointed out that if the plans meet City of Baytown's minimum standards and county standards, the plans cannot be rejected. rlr. Lanham stated that the city's minimum standards could be changed. The administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2732 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, "SUBDIVISIONS," SUBSECTION 27- 21.2(a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR APPROVAL OF PLATS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Signalization of Railroad Crossing on Bain Near Lobit These plans were considered by Council several months ago and recently the Administration inquired as to the status of this agreement which resulted in receipt thereof. The City of Baytown's share of the cost for this project is $3,797.50. The Adminis- tration recommended authorization to execute the agreement and to pay the City's share of the cost. Mr. Lanham pointed out that the total cost for installation of this signal is estimated to be $75,950. The signalization will be of the cantilever type which provides flashing lights with no arms, thus avoiding the arms stalling to cause traffic congestion. The Administration recom- mended approval of the ordinance. 90927 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Coun- cilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2733 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO AN AGREE- MENT BETWEEN SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR RAILROAD SIGNALIZATION ON MAIN AND LOBIT STREETS. Ordinance - Awarding Bid for Traffic Control Cable The bid represents a total of 2,300 feet of cable; low bidder is Clifford of Vermont for the amount of $5,343. This item is being bid to continue the signalization program. The estimate for purchase of this material was $7,000. The Admin- istration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2734 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF CLIFFORD OF VERMONT, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF TRAFFIC CONTROL CABLE ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES SUPPLIED. Bid tabulation is attached as Attachment "A." Ordinance - Establishing the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 1979- 80 The tax rate being proposed is based on the budget as dis- cussed by City Council. The proposed tax rate is $1.44 -- $1.027 for general fund operation and $.413 for payment of bonded in- debtedness. The Administration recommended approval of the ordi- nance. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for the adoption of the ordi- nance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2735 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1979, UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. 90927 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 Ordinance - Adopting City of Baytown Budget for 1979 -80 The proposed 1979 -80 City of Baytown Budget contains changes that City Council effected during their study of the budget, plus changes in anticipated revenues, which results in a total budget of $18,227,586, or an increase over the current budget of 13.74%. Some of the major changes effected during the budget study included an increase in appropriation for drainage. In the revised budget document under Streets and Drainage on Page 30, storm sewers, is included $407,810. Originally, the amount was $205,000. In the revenue sharing budget which will be considered later, $115,190 is included for drainage and $44,800 remaining from a previous revenue sharing budget will be used for drainage for a total $159,990, which when added to the $202,000 gives total additional funds for drainage of $362,800 over and above the amount submitted in the original budget. Council has indi- cated that the $362,800 is to be used primarily for contract work; the $205,000 will be utilized for materials. If equipment, equipment repair and salaries were included, approximately $1,000,000 is included in the combined City of Baytown and Revenue Sharing Budgets for drainage. Funds for ambulance service has been increased from $60,000 to $90,000. Other minor changes discussed have been included such as insurance suggested by Councilman Cannon. Changes were accomplished by moving money from one account to another and by effecting fee changes. Also, by the adoption of the proposed budget, Council will be freeing funds which were originally incumbered to construct the pedestrian walkway at the bridge on West Main and approximately $44,000 had been previously appro- priated to cover overruns in the bond funds which never mate- rialized. During budget study, Council approved the request to reduce the firemen's hours from 54 per week to 52. All changes suggested by Council have been incorporated in the proposed budget and the Administration recommended approval. Councilman Johnson moved for the adoption of the budget; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2736 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1979, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Ordinance - Adopting City of Baytown Revenue Sharing Budget for 1979 -80 There were a number of changes effected by Council to the proposed Revenue Sharing Budget. Those changes have been incor- porated and the Administration recommended approval of the ordi- nance. Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None 90927 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 ORDINANCE NO. 2737 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY -TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY -THREE AND N01100 ($522,823.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPRO- PRIATED ELEVENTH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD FUNDS OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, 1980, TO THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ACCOUNTS: 9010, PUBLIC SAFETY; 9020, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; 9050, RECREATION; 9060, LIBRARY; 9070, SOCIAL SERVICES; AND 9080, FINANCIAL ADMINISTRA- TION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE AND GIVE NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE ADOPTED BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLI- CATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilman Johnson requested that news coverage of increases in garbage fees include a special note that senior citizens may receive an exemption by meeting certain criteria which will re- duce their rate. Ordinance - Amending Chapter 31, "Utilities," to Provide for Increases in Water and Sewer Tapping Fees, Along with a "Turn -on Fee" for Water Service Proposed amendments to Chapter 31, "Utilities," include increasing the minimum fees for water and sewer from $3.00 to $3.50 per month; increasing the charge for a three - fourths inch water tap from $150 to $215 and the charge for a one -inch tap from $200 to $275. Taps larger than that are based on actual costs. Sewer tap fees will increase from $70 to $140 which increases are based on labor and material costs. For the first time, a "turn -on fee" of $5.00 is being recommended. This fee will be charged to turn on new accounts, to transfer accounts, or to restore service that was cut off at the request of the con- sumer. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Coun- cilman Johnson seconded the motion. Councilman Johnson inquired if this would bring Baytown in line with cities in the surrounding area. Mr. Lanham replied that a survey had been conducted which indicated that these rates would bring Baytown in line with fees charged in surrounding areas. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2738 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31, "UTILITIES," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BY AMENDING SECTION 31 -54, WATER DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS; AMENDING SECTION 31 -55, WATER TAPPING FEES; AMENDING SECTION 31 -56, WATER RATES; ADDING A NEW SECTION 31 -61, SERVICE CHARGE FOR WATER TURN ON; AMENDING SECTION 31 -65, SEWER SERVICE CHARGE; AMENDING SECTION 31 -67, SEWER TAPPING FEES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Amending Chapter 14, "Garbage, Trash and Brush," to Provide an Increased Charge for Solid Waste Collection The proposed ordinance will increase the charge for solid waste collection from $3.50 to $4.50. Also, included in the ordinance is provision for persons over 65 years of age to obtain an exemption by certifying to that fact and stipulating that no more than one 30- gallon can will be placed for pickup each col- lection day. The minimum charge for persons meeting this criteria is $2.25 per month. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. 90927 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2739 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, "GARBAGE, TRASH, AND BRUSH," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN SETTING THE CHARGE FOR COLLECTION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances to Provide for Increases in Inspection Fees under the Building Code The proposed ordinance would increase the charge for build- ing permit from the present charge of $1.00 per $1,000 value of the home to $2.00 per $1,000 value of the home after payment of $10.00 for the first $1,000 of value. The ordinance also pro- vides that the schedule provided in Appendix K of the Southern Standard Building Code will be adopted for commercial buildings. These proposed fees are more in line with what several of the cities in the surrounding area are charging. The homebuilders have indicated concurrence with these proposed fee changes. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2740 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, "BUILDINGS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN SETTING BUILDING PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances to Provide for Increases in Inspection Fees Under the Plumbing Code This ordinance would effect changes to a schedule; there- fore, for purposes of comparison an example of a 2,000 square foot home with 2 baths at an estimated cost of $60,000 would result in a fee change from $17.00 to $37.00 which would give a fee comparable to the cities of Houston and Bellaire. Routine inspection involves from 3 - 4 trips. The Administration recom- mended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2741 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, "PLUMBING," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN SETTING PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF UP TO $100.00; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 90927 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances to Provide for Increases in Inspection Fees Under the Electrical Code Since this ordinance also includes changes to a schedule, the same comparison was used which would mean a fee change for electrical inspection from $19.00 to $26.00. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2742 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, "ELECTRICAL CODE," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN SETTING PERMIT FEES; PRO- VIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRI- BING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Contract for Ambulance Service Adoption of this ordinance would implement the provision in the budget to increase the subsidy for the Baytown Ambulance service from $60,000 to $90,000. What is being proposed is a new contract which will require that Baytown Ambulance operate three ambulances rather than two. The third ambulance will be used as a standby emergency vehicle and for transfer purposes. This will eliminate the need for the police department to operate an ambu- lance. The new contract will expire April 30, 1984. The Admin- istration recommended approval of the new ambulance contract. Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. Councilman Johnson inquired what is to become of the police ambulance. Mr. Lanham stated that the decision had not been made as yet whether the vehicle would be auctioned or transferred to another department. Councilman Philips requested that immediate action be taken to either auction or transfer this vehicle. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2743 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ' CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A MODIFICA- TION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAYTOWN AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC. AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN WITH REGARD TO A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO ON SEPTEM- BER 290 1978, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Authorizing Change Order to Sliplining Contract No. 794 -39 At the last Council meeting, a change order to this contract was authorized which added two of five streets to Sliplining Con- tract No. 794 -39. Adoption of this ordinance will add the other three streets. The areas to be added include: Riggs to West Main, between Elm and Yupon; Elm and Oak Streets, from Riggs to West Main; and Hackberry to Holly, between Burnett Drive and Holly. The Administration recommended approval of the ordinance. 90927 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2744 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 1979 SANITARY SEWER LINE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. Councilman Philips asked, "What is the basis for sliplining ?" Mr. Dykes explained that the process begins in the wastewater division when a complaint is received that there is a cave -in or no service. A repair crew is dispatched and upon digging the problem area up, if either badly deteriorated pipe or no pipe is discovered, checks are made farther down the line to determine the extent of deterioration and the need for sliplining. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Dykes stated that slip- lining will continue until all the concrete pipe in the city is replaced. Councilman Philips then inquired if this can be under- taken with budgeted funds or would this type work need to be included in a bond election? Mr. Lanham explained that Mr. Dykes and his staff have been performing a study in this regard and will be able to furnish Council in the near future with costs and alternatives. Councilman Cannon pointed out that what is so expensive in this process are the taps, because the cost is $300 per tap. Councilman Philips pointed out that the City is not recovering its costs from the original sewer tap. Councilman Cannon raised the question whether the City needs to look at establishing its own crew to do this type work. Ordinance - Amending City Personnel Rules Concerning Sick Leave Payment Upon Retirement This item was discussed during the budget work sessions, and would increase the maximum sick leave for which employees would be paid upon retirement from 90 to 120 days. Presently, any employee who leaves the employ of the city is paid a maximum of 90 days sick leave. Adoption of this ordinance would only alter that policy in the event of retirement where the employee would be paid up to 120 days sick leave. The Administration recom- mended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance; Council- woman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2745 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AMENDING THE "CITY OF BAYTOWN PERSONNEL RULES" RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ACCRUED SICK LEAVE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 90927 -12 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 Consider Approving Proposed Budget for Baytown Area Water Authority for 1979 -80 Fiscal Year Council was given the proposed Baytown Area Water Authority Budget for 1979 -80 Fiscal Year during the budget work sessions. This proposed budget has been recommended by the Baytown Area Water Authority Board. The budget provides for a construction fund of $10,131,213 and a debt service fund of $914,213. The Administration recommended approval of the Baytown Area Water Authority Budget for 1979 -80 Fiscal Year. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the Baytown Area Water Authority Budget for 1979 -80 Fiscal Year; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Resolution No. 697 - Approving Declaration of Civil Defense Emergency on September 20, 1979 On September 20, 1979 at 12:15 a.m., it became necessary to declare that an emergency situation existed in Baytown. Tides were at 4' feet with heavy rains throughout the city, which presented the possibility of water coming over the perimeter road. Council must approve the declaration of Civil Defense emergency. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to approve the declaration of Civil Defense emergency on September 20, 1979; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 697 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONFIRMING THE DECLARATION BY THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY ON THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1979. Recess and Reconvene The Mayor recessed the open meeting into executive session to discuss personnel matters. When the open meeting reconvened, the following business was transacted: Appointments to Parks & Recreation Board Councilman Dennis Hancock Advisory Board. vote follows: Ayes: Nays: Truck Weights Philips moved to reappoint Mr. Ike Hall, tors. and Dr. Dick Moravek to the Parks and Recreation Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The Council members Philips, Johnson, Wilbanks, Caffey and Cannon Mayor Hutto None Councilwoman Caffey stated that she had received complaints concerning trucks carrying heavy loads which are destroying the 90927 -13 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 27, 1979 city streets. The Legal Department has researched the City of Baytown ordinances to determine that there is no ordinance restricting trucks carrying heavy loads except on a few streets. Therefore, she had requested that the Legal Department either amend the current ordinance or draft a new ordinance to cure this problem. Councilman Cannon also suggested that the City would need to check into the possibility of obtaining portable scales in order to enforce such an ordinance. Adj ourn There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. 6 ie,� Z—), -- Wx-e-e, Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk a c E c C CITY OF BAYTOWN BID TABULATION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION CLIFFORD OF VERMONT UNIT EXTENDED TH COMMUNICATION CORP EXTENDED KING WI UNIT XTENDED UN17 EXTENDED UNIT EXTENDED r r RI TRAFFIC CONTROL CABLE r240.00 1. 1,000 ft. Cable, 2 conductor °16 $109.00 $ 109.00 $ 88.00 $ 97.68 $ 97.68 2. 12,000 ft. cable, 5 conductor #14 202.00 2,424.00 2,880.00 255.30 3,063.60 3. 10,000 Cable, 7 conductor A14 281.00 2,810.00 310.00 3.100.00 333.00 3,330.00 TOTAL BID: $5,343.00* $6,068.00 $6,491.28 DELIVERY: 14 days 10 days 14 - 21 days ` Quoted as a packay GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. I NET TOTAL DELIVERY _