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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
October 23, 1980
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session on Thursday, October 23, 1980, at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the
following members in attendance:
Fred T. Philips
Jimmy Johnson
Perry M. Simmons
Mary E. Wilbanks
Eileen Caffey
Allen Cannon
Emmett 0. Hutto
Fritz Lanham
Randy Strong
Eileen P. Hall
Absent: Dan Savage
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
The meeting was called to order and Mayor Hutto announced
a quorum to be present, and the invocation was offered by Council-
man Philips.
Minutes
Councilman Philips moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held on October 9, 1980. Councilwoman Caffey
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Petitions
None.
City Manager's Report
A copy of the letter from Mr. Jim Schaefer, Division Manager
with Houston Lighting and Power Company, concerning cost compari-
sons for electrical services for the month of November was placed
at the Council table. There is a rather significant reduction
using 1700 kilowatt hours as a basis for comparison. The main
reason for that reduction is resumption of the winter rate schedule.
A letter from Mrs. Barbara Hinds, Chairperson of the Cultural
Arts Council, reporting on the various activities planned, along
with a copy of a proposed budget for these activities was placed
at the Council table. Council had requested at the time that the
Cultural Arts Council had requested funding for 1980 -81 that a
more detailed budget be drafted. The attached budget is the
Cultural Arts Council response to that request. Council requested
that perhaps in a month or so the Cultural Arts Council could be
more definitive in explaining the various proposed budgetary
expenditures. Mr. Rountree stated that as the activities planned
by the Cultural Arts Council, are formalized, Council will be
given an updated report.
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Revenue Sharing - The Administration has received the last
revenue sharing payment that will be received, unless Congress
acts to renew the legislation authorizing revenue sharing. The
last payment received covered the period from October 1 through
December, 1980 for the amount of $138,494. Mr. Lanham stated
that unless Council instructed him otherwise, these funds would
be earmarked for the West District Sewerage Treatment improve-
ments. At the last meeting, Council was informed that notifi-
cation of EPA grant for West District improvements had been
received. The local share for cost of those improvements is
approximately $1,800,000; therefore, the city needs to begin
to put money into the account for the local match. Future of
revenue sharing is very uncertain at this point. Mr. Lanham
informed Council that he did sign the document indicating that
the city accepts the grant because there was a deadline of three
weeks. The city is under an enforcement order to make these
improvements; therefore, there is no alternative but to proceed.
Capital Improvement Projects - The contractor on the East
Sewer District work has made very good progress. He has com-
pleted the eight inch gravity flow line along Raccoon Road
south of Knight Lane, as well as the eight inch gravity flow
line along Raccoon from Cary's Bayou to Knight Lane and east
along Knight Lane. The line along Savell Drive has been
installed and all the twenty -four inch line along Cary's Bayou
from Raccoon over to Hardin Road and along Hardin Road to the
west side of Crosby Cedar Bayou Road has been installed.
Approximately 650 feet of the line in Baker Road has been
installed and all of the driveways are open. The contractor
has poured two eight foot sections of the concrete walls of the
lift station. The work has not been completed in terms of
streets and curbs being repaired, testing and final cleanup,
but the pipe has been laid.
Barkuloo Road Sanitary Sewer Project - This is a joint
project with the school district and will serve Crockett
Elementary School. That line has been installed. Testing and
final cleanup remains.
Park Street - Virtually all of the concrete work has been
completed. Final cleanup remains to be completed.
Community Development Project - Sidewalks are in; 95% of
the driveways are in; the street has been poured. The contrac-
tor lacks pouring the curb. The entire project is approximately
75% complete.
Drainage - The city has continued to work on last year's
projects and work has begun on two of the 1980 -81 projects that
will be discussed later in the meeting. Some of last year's
projects that are being completed include enlaring inlets and
outfall pipe at the intersection of Dwinnell and Colby. This
is about 95% complete. Cleaning the ditches in the vicinity
of Griffin is about 95% complete. One of the two projects
included in the 1980 -81 program is about 90% complete -- Oak
Addition along the railroad ditch and Wood Street at Bayway
Drive is about 20o complete.
Harris County Flood Control District continues to work
on Goose Creek north of Interstate 10. Also, the flood control
district has a contractor constructing the ditch north of
Massey Tompkins between North Main and Barkuloo Road which is
a bond fund program.
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Questions and Answers Concerning the City Manager's Report
Councilman Philips suggested that the Administration go ahead
and establish a systematic inspection and maintenance control pro-
gram for all flood water facilities. Mr. Lanham responded that the
Administration would work on this and present something to Council
at the next Council meeting.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Lanham informed
the Council that the problem between the Baytown Area Water Authority
contractor and the county has been resolved. The contractor is on
the job. Both the plant contractor and the line contractors indi-
cate substantial completion so that both the plant and lines will
be in service by the end of November..
Nancy Singletary Will Appear
Ms. Singletary appeared to request that Council increase the
minimum fine for parking in an area designated for handicapped
parking to $50.00. Currently, the minimum fine assessed for this
offense is $5.00.
Ms. Singletary also mentioned the fact that there is legis-
lation being proposed which will provide for issuance of dashboard
placards so drivers giving handicapped persons a ride can park in
places reserved for the handicapped.
Council in its discussion raised several points. One point
considered was that establishment of a minimum fine of $50.00
could be construed as depleting the judge's discretionary authority,
but it was pointed out that Council had already set a precedent in
this regard when an ordinance was adopted establishing a fine
schedule for repeat offenders for allowing dogs to run at large.
The Judge at present may assess a fine up to $200 for this or
any other offense which can be filed in the Municipal Court.
Therefore, it would be perfectly legal to add the wording to
signs indicating parking for the handicapped, "Fine up to $200"
for violation. Council considered that perhaps more signs
indicating parking for the handicapped should be posted, along
with the markings upon the pavement. Council considered the
possibility that there should be more handicapped parking
provided in some parking areas than others, but the question
was raised if perhaps federal regulations specified a certain
percent of parking area without regard for area. Certain Council
members felt that more publicity should be given to the handicapped
parking ordinance so that citizens would be more aware of the
ordinance. The point was made that if the ordinance is altered
to provide a minimum fine of $50.00, then every person who receives
a citation for violation of the ordinance would be faced with a
fine of not less than $50.00. The Judge would still be considering
each case on its own merits and would have the option of dismissal.
Councilwoman Caffey requested that the City Attorney draft an
ordinance to amend the handicapped ordinance to establish a minimum
fine and that that minimum fine be left blank for Council to consider
at the next Council meeting. Also, the provision of elevated signs
should be included in the ordinance.
Dennis Trigg Will Appear
Mr. Trigg stated that the problem had been resolved.
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Consent Agenda
a. Consider Proposed Ordinance, awarding bid for annual
liquid chlorine contract.
Two bids were received for the city's estimated require-
ments for liquid chlorine. A tabulation is attached to
the minutes as Attachment "A." The low bid was submitted
by Jones Chemical at an estimated total cost of $46,800.
This represents a 1.7% decrease for one ton cylinders and
a 25.2% decrease for the 150 pound cylinders, under bids
taken September 15, 1979. The Administration recommended
approval of the proposed ordinance.
b. Consider Proposed Ordinance, awarding bid for annual
concrete contract delivered.
Four-bids were received for the city's estimated annual
requirements for ready mix. A tabulation is attached to
the minutes as Attachment "B." The low bid was submitted
by Big Chief Ready -Mix at an estimated total cost of
$12,300. This represents a $.05 per yard increase over
bids taken in October, 1979. The Administration recom-
mended approval of the proposed ordinance.
C. Consider Proposed Ordinance, awarding bid for annual
water meter contract.
A tabulation of the bids received for the estimated
requirements for water meters is attached to the minutes
as Attachment "C." The Administration recommended low
bidders meeting specifications as follows: Item Nos. 1,
4, 5 and 6 to Utility Supply; Item Nos. 2 and 3 to Carlon
Meter Co.; Item No. 7 to Hersey Products; Item Nos. 8,
9 and 10 to Neptune Water Meters.
d. Consider Proposed Ordinance, awarding contract for
reroofing building at 321 South Main.
Three bids were received for reroofing the traffic
division building on South Main Street. A tabulation
of these bids is attached to the minutes as Attachment
"D." The bid of Riteway Roofers for $3,800 is the
low bid and meets specifications. The Administration
recommended acceptance of the low bidder.
e. Consider request of Claude E. Sirmons for water service
at 1204 E. Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road.
A request for water service outside the city limits has
been received from Mr. Claude E. Sirmons, 1201 E. Cedar
Bayou Lynchburg Road. Mr. Sirmons' property can be
served by the water line which was constructed to serve
Gentry Junior School. The Administration recommended
approval of the request.
Councilman Cannon moved that Consent Agenda Item Nos. a
through a be approved; Councilman Philips seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 2998
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JONES CHEMICAL, INC.,
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF LIQUID
CHLORINE ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS, WITH THE COMPENSATION
TO BE PAID TO BE BASED UPON THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES
SUPPLIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 2999
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BIG CHIEF READY -MIX
FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONCRETE AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWELVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED
AND NO 1100 ($12,300.00) DOLLARS.
ORDINANCE NO. 3000
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS BY
ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF UTILITY SUPPLY FOR ITEM NOS. I,
IV, V, AND VI; CARLON METER COMPANY FOR ITEM NOS. II
AND III; HERSEY PRODUCTS, INC., FOR ITEM NO. VII; AND
NEPTUNE WATER METERS FOR ITEM NOS. VIII, IX, AND X OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BID NO. 8010 -7 AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY FOR EACH ITEM AS SET OUT BELOW.
ORDINANCE NO. 3001
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF RITEWAY ROOFER'S FOR
THE REROOFING OF A BUILDING AT 321 SOUTH MAIN STREET
AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE
CITY FOR THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND
N01100 ($3,800.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Second and Final Reading on
Proposed Annexation of 163 Acres of Property More or Less,
Located North of Massey Tompkins Road Between North Main
and the Subdivision of Chaparral Village and C. A. Wright
A public hearing was held on this proposed annexation
with no opposition being expressed. Council adopted the
ordinance on first reading. The Administration recommended
adoption of the ordinance on second and final reading.
Councilman Johnson moved for the adoption of the ordinance;
Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2964
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN
BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE
ANNEXATION OF 163 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED NORTH OF
MASSEY TOMPKINS ROAD BETWEEN NORTH MAIN STREET AND THE
SUBDIVISIONS OF CHAPARRAL VILLAGE AND C. A. WRIGHT,
WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE
PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance, Including Newly Annexed Territory
in Proper Council District
The proposed ordinance places the newly annexed territory in
Council District No. 5. The Administration recommended approval
of the ordinance.
Councilman Simmons moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
ADDING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 5;
REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Approving Agreement with Harris
County Community Development Agency for Relocation of Pipeline
Harris County is administering the Community Development
Program for 1978 which includes the rebuilding of Dorris Street.
There is an Exxon pipeline in the way of construction. The Harris
County Community Development Agency cannot contract directly with
Exxon for relocation of this pipeline. However, the City of Baytown
can contract with Exxon to have this work performed and Harris County
Community Development Agency will reimburse the city. The estimated
amount is $43,160 to relocate this pipeline. The ordinance autho-
rizes the Mayor to execute the contract with both Harris County
Community Action Agency and Exxon to provide for the pipeline to
be relocated. The Administration recommended approval. If the
cost for relocation is greater, the Harris County Community Action
Agency will reimburse the city the entire cost of relocation.
Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3003
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST
TO AGREEMENTS WITH HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND EXXON PIPELINE COMPANY FOR THE RELOCATION OF
A PIPELINE.
Consider Proposed Resolution, Endorsing Establishment of the
Transportation Planning Committee of the Multimodal Trans-
portation Planning Process
This organization now has two committees -- the Policy
Advisory Committee and the Steering Committee. The proposal
is that the Policy Advisory Committee be abolished and its
functions be assumed by the steering committee which will be
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renamed the Transportation Planning Committee. This will provide
for one committee to be involved in the planning /study process on
transportation. Various cities and counties have been asked to
react to this proposal. The Administration recommended approval
of the resolution.
Baytown is represented on this committee and the work to be
done on the widening of North Main is part of the 1981 Unified
Work Program. The highway department will not improve a street
or thoroughfare unless it is included in that plan; therefore, it
is very important to be actively involved. Other line items which
will affect Baytown included in the overall program are signalization
and interconnect system, transportation for the elderly, pedestrian -
ways and bikeways, Baker and Garth Road widening and street improve-
ment.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the resolution;
Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 748
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TEXAS, ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT TO A CERT.
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND THE
CONCERNING A CONTINUING, COMPREHENSIVE,
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY AREA.
CITY OF BAYTOWN,
kIN AGREEMENT BY
STATE OF TEXAS
COOPERATIVE
HOUSTON - GALVESTON
Consider Proposed Resolution, Urging Support by the Legislature
of Governor Clements' Proposed Legislation Relating to Establish-
ment of Criminal Justice Division in the Governor's Office and
the Administration of Criminal Justice Planning Fund
Several years ago Congress appropriated funds which were
administered by the various states through Criminal Justice
Agencies. The funds were called LEAA funds (Law Enforcement
Administration). Baytown has received several hundred thousand
dollars of these funds over the past several years. Congress has
not acted to continue this program. As part of this program,
the state legislature several years ago passed a law requiring
cities to collect $2.50 for each fine paid in Municipal Court.
That fine is forwarded to the state and has been used in the
past to match some of the LEAA funds. Unless the legislature
repeals this law, the $2.50 will continue to be collected.
What the Governor is proposing to do is to establish a Criminal
Justice Planning Fund in the Governor's office to administer
this $2.50. Grants will continue to be made to local governments,
but unless Congress acts to renew LEAA funding, funds will consist
of only the $2.50 and any additional funding that the legislature
might allocate. The Administration recommended approval of the
resolution.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the resolution;
Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion.
Mr. Lanham pointed out that without the federal money, the
dollars available would be considerably less. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caf f ey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 749
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TEXAS, URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO
PROPOSED LEGISLATION RELATING TO
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION IN THE
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CRIMIN.
FUND.
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
ENACT GOVERNOR CLEMENTS'
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND
AL JUSTICE PLANNING
Consider Proposed Resolution, Authorizing Transfers from General
Fund Contingency to Various Accounts within the General Fund
Each year after the end of the fiscal year, the Administration
presents resolutions to effect necessary transfers to close out that
fiscal year. Two major items in the general fund are transfers of
$17,631 to vehicle maintenance and $34,663 for insurance. Adoption
of this resolution will eliminate all red figures in the general
fund. This amount is considerably less this year than in past years.
The Administration recommended approval of the resolution.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman
Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 750
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER
FIFTY -FIVE THOUSAND TWELVE AND 99/100 ($55,012.99)
DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT NO. 0101 -12 -1000, "CON-
TINGENCIES," TO ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
Consider Proposed Resolution, Authorizing Transfers from Water
Fund Contingency to Various Accounts within the Water Fund
This resolution will eliminate red figures in the water
and sewer fund. The major item in this fund is machine main-
tenance which represents well repair and under wastewater disposal
sewer plants and lift stations maintenance. The Administration
recommended approval of the resolution. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caf fey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 751
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER
SEVENTY -EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY -ONE AND
59/100 ($78,561.59) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT NO.
1001 -12 -0100, "CONTINGENCIES," TO ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
WATER AND SEWER FUND.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance, Abandoning Ten (10) Foot Utility
Easement at Section 1, Lot 24, Whispering Pines
Council approved abandonment of all but 30 feet of the
easement last Council meeting. However, with 30 feet there is
still a conflict with the swimming pool; therefore, adoption of
this ordinance will correct that discrepancy. The easement will
be abandoned with the exception of the eastern most 25 feet.
Councilman Philips moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2986; DISCONTINUING,
ABANDONING FOR PUBLIC USE, AND CLOSING A PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT IN THE WHISPERING PINES SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING AND QUITCLAIMING ALL INTEREST OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND THE PUBLIC IN AND TO SUCH PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT; AND DIRECTING THAT THE COUNTY CLERK OF
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SO INDICATE ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF
SAID SUBDIVISION.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Awarding Bid for Annual Oil and
Grease Contract
Two bids were received -- Hometown Oil and Exxon U.S.A.
Hometown Oil bid a total of $26,433.50 and Exxon bid $20,753.70.
Both bids contain minor deviations from city specifications. The
bid of Hometown Oil did not identify the brand name of the pro-
ducts to be supplied and the bid of Exxon U.S.A. took exception
to the 30 day prior notice in price revision clause. The invi-
tations to bidders included a statement to the effect that the
city reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of
any bid, waive minor technicalities, and award the bid to best
serve the interest of the city. The Administration recommended
that the Council determine that the discrepancies in both bids
were minor technicalities and that those technicalities be waived.
Dennis Trigg, owner of Hometown Oil was recognized by Mayor
Hutto. Mr. Trigg felt that the city should be more specific in
its specifications as to the quantity of product desired, how
that product is to be packaged, and kind of product.
Council decided to take no action on the bids which were
received in order that the Administration could readvertise
utilizing MIL specifications, and call for the source of the
product.
Consider Request of Hugh Wood Ford for Water Service
Hugh Wood Ford is building a new building on the north side
of Interstate 10 within the Lake Mud district. The utility
district is unable at this time to furnish water to Mr. Wood.
State law allows Baytown to sell water to Mr. Wood if the
utility district agrees. The utility district has agreed,
in this case, for the city to furnish treated water to the
Hugh Wood building on an interim basis. As soon as possible,
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the district plans to purchase water from the Baytown Area Water
Authority and distribute it within the district. The Adminis-
tration recommended approval of Mr. Hugh Wood's request to purchase
water from the city on an interim basis.
Councilman Philips moved to approve Mr. Wood's request to
purchase water from the city until the utility district is able
to furnish water to Mr. Wood; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Establishing Polling Places for Precinct Nos. 13 and 102
Since Baytown Junior School and Burnet Elementary School are
no longer being utilized by the school district as schools and
both those schools were used as polling places in the past, Harris
County has made arrangements to utilize the Scout House which is
located behind the Wooster Volunteer Fire Station on Bayway Drive
as the polling place for Precinct No. 13. The Baytown Employees
Federation building on Market will be used as the polling place
for Precinct No. 102. The county has received the necessary
approval from the justice department to effect these changes and
the Administration recommended that these be designated as the
polling places to be utilized in city elections.
Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to accept the recommendation of
the Administration; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Lanham pointed
out that these polling places will be used in the General Election
on November 4; therefore, by the time city elections are held,
voters will be accustomed to the new polling places. Also, there
is the advantage of already being approved by the Justice Depart-
ment. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks
Caffey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consider Proposed 1980 -81 Drainage Priority List
Council approved a total of $425,000 in the 1980 -81 Budget
for purchase of materials for drainage work to be done by city
forces. The engineering department has developed a list of major
and minor drainage priorities based on contacts the public has
made, as well as problems witnessed by the engineering department.
One major item which came to Council in the form of a petition is
not included on the list, that is the east Baker Road ditch. A
petition was presented requesting that the ditch be piped. The
estimated cost of the material only to accomplish that would be
$145,000. To pipe the ditch would substantially reduce the
carrying capacity of the ditch and probably result in flooding
in Chaparral Village that does not exist presently. For this
reason, the Administration did not include that ditch on the list.
Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works, briefed
Council on the proposed major drainage priority list. The first
item is to construct a drainage ditch in the Bayway Drive -Baker Road
area. The estimated cost is $122,000. The Administration is
approaching the final planning stages and right of way acquisition
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will soon be in order. Definite agreements have been reached with
three - fourths of the pipeline companies and the remainder should
be secured within the next two weeks. The engineering department
is working now on the actual right of way acquisition for the
ditch itself. The first hurdle was to clear the pipeline crossings
which could have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but a plan
was developed to install syphers underneath some of the pipelines
and lower one which reduced the cost considerably. Approximately
$100,000 from the 1979 -80 budget has been encumbered to add to
this years allocation to perform this work.
The second large item will alleviate flooding in the Glen
Meadow Subdivision. There is a Harris County Flood Control ditch
located north of this subdivision. The city will need to acquire
some right of way, dig a ditch to the Harris County Flood Control
ditch and install some pipe in the Glen Meadow Subdivision to
solve the flooding problem.
Due to a petition last year, the north side of Azaela had
drainage work performed. While this work was being performed,
the Administration learned that work should have been done on the
south side as well, but at that time no money was available; there-
fore, that item is included on the list.
Item Nos. 3 and 4 are in progress at the present time and
the Administration will follow the list as closely as possible
Working on areas where homes have flooded is top priority.
Two projects on last years list were not performed and have
not been included on the 1980 -81 list. One was work on Texas
Avenue because Council instructed the Administration not to perform
this work. The other was piping a ditch on First Street and the
reason for that was that the piping would not contribute to improved
drainage. Other than those and one problem that was referred to
the county flood control district, all the proposed 1979 -80 list
has been completed.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Dykes stated
that with the work to be done on McPhail, this would complete the
work for the Hollaway Addition. In past year's program, a ditch
was constructed down the railroad from Bob Smith Road across Massey
Tompkins and north to the next flood control ditch. This will
connect one of the areas within the subdivision to that railroad
ditch.
The Administration has been keeping tabs on the work being
performed near Mabry on Spur 201 to insure proper drainage. Item
No. 12 on the list will relieve the two homes on Cedar Bayou that
flooded and will help with drainage in the area. The highway
department has a large drainage system within the 201 right of
way which the city hopes to utilize.
The minor list changes monthly. A contingency of $10,000
is listed because there may be small costs involved from time to
time. The Administration recommended approval of the 1980 -81
drainage priority list.
Councilman Philips requested that the Administration
investigate flooding along the railroad ditch on Lee Drive
east on over to Pruett for standing water.
Councilman Johnson moved to adopt the drainage priority
list for 1980 -81 as presented; Councilman Simmons seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks,
Caf f ey and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
The drainage priority list for 1980 -81 is attached as
Attachment "E."
Report on Interim Rate Order - Houston Lighting and Power
At the last meeting, Council adopted the rate for Houston
Lighting and Power Company within the city limits. The company
appealed to the Public Utilities Commission for an interim rate
based on what was given in the rural rate case. The hearing on
that interim rate was last Monday; the actual written order was
received today. The Commission ordered that the rates approved
in the rural rate case in September are to be charged within the
city limits of Baytown for electricity consumed on October 20,
1980 and thereafter. This temporary rate can be modified. If
in the final hearing on this a different rate is adopted, the
rate will be adjusted accordingly. Final hearing on this will
be held later when the appeals can be consolidated.
Suggestions for Newly Reorganized Traffic Commission
Mayor Hutto reminded Council that at the last meeting, he
had requested that Council gather suggestions to be presented
to the traffic commission.
Councilman Philips suggested that the traffic commission
be asked to look at crosstown major thoroughfares to determine
if bottlenecks could be eliminated and get speed limits uniformly
adjusted in order that traffic can move across town. The cross-
town study should be updated and the commission should come to
Council with some recommendations from that study.
Councilman Johnson recommended that the commission consider
the removal of the traffic light at Bayway and San Jacinto.
Councilman Simmons recommended that the commission consider
the present speed limit from the frontage road leading from West
Main to Spur 201 which has a speed limit of 50 mph while West
Main has a speed limit of 35 mph. After leaving West Main, there
is approximately one quarter mile to a dangerous intersection.
Councilman Simmons has had requests that Council consider reducing
that to 35 mph.
Mayor Hutto had received suggestions that the 30 mph zones
throughout Baytown be considered, particularly, the dock area
on Bayway; the 30 mph zone on Market Street from railroad track
to curve; 30 mph zone on Garth, north of Park -- two signal
lights in that area; 30 mph on west end of Baker Road before
Bayway - no sign going east; 30 mph on south McKinney and Bob
Smith with the thought of making those uniform with the speed
limit for those particular areas. Complaints have been received
concerning the protective left turn lights not giving sufficient
time to clear without having to proceed through a caution light.
For example, North Main at Cedar Bayou Road inbound, the fourth
car usually runs the caution light and traffic backs. Also, at
Highway 146 and Cedar Bayou outbound. There are several around
town. Traffic backs at Park and Decker and Baker and Decker
because the traffic light is not timed to allow the traffic to
clear. The lights favor Decker Drive. More curb cuts are
needed on Highway 146 and North Bain for protective left turns.
01023 -13
Minutes of the Regular Meeting - October 23, 1980
If possible the lights on Decker Drive from Park to Bayway should
be made to flash caution on Decker after a certain hour. Probably,
the main lights at Bayway and Park should not be placed on flashing.
The 40 mph speed zone on Highway 146 from Crosby Cedar Bayou Road
on out should be studied.
Councilman Johnson requested that the commission consider
once again right turns on red on Highway 146.
Mayor Hutto reiterated that the commission needs to make a
complete study of the traffic needs in the city and suggest changes
prior to having citizens become frustrated.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting
was adjourned.
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
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TITLE: ANNUAL CONCRETE CONTRACT- DELIVERED
BID 010 -3
DATE 10 -7 -80 - 9:30 a.m.
CITY OF BAYTOWN
BID TABULATION
TEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
BIG CHIEF READY -MIX
TEXAS G E B CONCRETE
ARROW REDI -MIX INC.
GIFFORD -HILL E CO.
EX7ENOE0
UNIT
EXTENDED
UN17
END D
UN17
EXTENDEO
UNIT
EX7' NOEO
R �
ANNUAL CONCRETE CONTRACT -
DELIVERED
EST:
1.
300 yds.
Ready mix concrete - 5 sk.
delivered
$41.00
$12,300.00
$42.50
$12,750.00
$45.45
$13,635.00
$45.45
$13,b35.00
VfTVJJ .! V 1HL_
LESS DISC: � ;
'��'T; TOTAL
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LIVERY �` '
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
- i -r-, -L c. ANNUAL WATER METER CONTRACT BID TABULATION
BID= 8010 -7 -
DA'I"'E. Octobe r 13 , 1980
TEM
QTY
DESCRlPT101V
ROCKW LL I T
IRM E EXTENDED
UNIT EXTENDED
UNIT X7ENOE
HERSEY PRODUCTS INC.
UNIT EXTENDED
UNIT EXT LADED
ANNUAL WATER METER CONTRACT
ALTER
ATE BID
per specifications
Bronze
ambers
Syntheti
Chambers
1.
2,000 ea.
Displacement Type, 3/4 inch.
$ 31.70
$63,400.00
$ 28.00
$56,000.00
5 28.30
$ 56.600.00
$ 32.28
64 ►560.00
2.
50 ea.
Displacement Type, 1 inch
73.00
3,650.00
71.00
3,350.00
62.40
120.00
83.03
4,151.50
3.
10 ea.
Displacement Type, 1-� inch
168.00
1,680.00
160.00
1,600.00
13 .00
1 360.00
184.80
1,848.00
4,
2 ea.
Compound Type, 2 inch
� 5 0.00
1 140.00
632.00
1,264.00
1,892.00
820.00
1 640.00
5,
6,
2 ea.
2 ea.
Compound Type, 3 inch
Compound Type, 4 inch
,921.00
1,501.00
3,002.00
1,375.00
2,750.00
7,
25 ea.
Turbine Type, 2 inch
250.00
6,250.00
239.00
5 5.00
$,
5 ea.
Turbine Type, 3 inch
394.00
1,970.00
07.00
709.00
2,035.00
3,545.00
9,
5 ea.
2
Turbine Type, 4 inch
Turbine Type, 6 inch
740.00
1,700.00
3,700.00
3,400.00
1,573.00
3 146.00
10.
ea.
TOTAL BIO
89,580.00
91,368.50
DELIVERY A.R.O.
30 - 60
ays
30 - 60
days
30 da
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30 - 45
days
GROSS TOTAL
LESS DISC..
NET TOTAL
• CITY OF BAYTOWN
TITLE ANNUAL WATER METER CONTRACT CONT: BID TABULATION
BtD�
DATE
TEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
BADGER METER INC.
NEPTUNE WATER METER.
UTILITY SUP
UNIT
!C
EXTENDED
UNfT
EXTENDED
UNIT
X ND D
UNIT
EXT ND D
UNIT
EXTENDED
ANNUAL WATER METER CONTRACT
per specifications
ALTERNA
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
2,000 ea.
50 ea.
10 ea.
2 ea.
2 ea.
2 ea.
25 ea.
5 ea.
5 ea.
2 ea.
Displacement Type, 3/4 inch
Displacement Type, 1 inch
Displacement Type, i� inch
Compound Type, 2 inch
Compound Type, 3 inch
Compound Type, 4 inch
Turbine Type, 2 inch
Turbine Type, 3 inch
Turbine Type, 4 inch
Turbine Type, 6 inch
29.27
64.82
165 -43
750.00
845.00
1,250.00
213.00
316.00
625.00
1,16tf.00
$58,540.00
3,241.00
1,654.30
1,500.00
1,690.00
2.500.0
_5.325.00
1.5$0.00
3.125.00
2 6.
$ 29.$
71.8
161.0
No Bi
1,425.0
1,800.0
243.00
390.00
$59,660.00
3,590.00
1,610.00
No Bid
2,850.00
3,600.00
6 075.00
1 0
Bronze
$ 31.6
73.00
168.00
570.00
Chambers
$63,200.00
3,650.00
1 680.00
1 140.00
Syntheti
2
Chambers
71.00
160.00
3,550.00
1,600.00
20.00
1 640.00
1 3 5.00
2
250.00
394.00
740.00
1,700.00
6 250.00
1,970.00
3,700.00
3,400.00
1 8 .00
2,770.00
To-raL BID
$81,491.30 �
$85,470.00
$89,380.00
DELIVERY A.R.O.
As neede
30 days
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ATTACHMENT "E."
DRAINAGE PRIORITY LIST 10/21/80
MAJOR
ESTIMATED
PRIORITY
LOCATION /DESCRIPTION
COST
1
Super Ditch - new construction
$122,000
2
Glen Meadow Subdivision - outfall system
75,000
3
Woods Street at Bayway Drive - rework drainage
system
5,000
4
Railroad ditch - rework drainage system from Goose
Creek to Lee Drive
7,000
5
Azalea Drive - install drainage pipe on south side
to N. Burnett
15,000
6
Cedar Bayou Road - revise existing drainage system
20,000
7
Marvin Road - clean ditches and reset driveways
15,000
8
Ashby Street - clean outfall ditch behind houses
2,000
9
Beaumont Road /Donovan Street - outfall system
30,000
10
Craigmont Subdivision - construct ditch along west
side of subdivision
5,000
11
Craigmont Boulevard - extend existing drainage system
5,000
12
Railroad ditch - reshape ditches from Cedar Bayou
Road to Bob Smith Road
2,000
13
Gaillard at W. Sterling Avenue - extend existing
drainage system from N. Jones
5,000
14
N. Main - rework drainage system from Cedar Bayou-
Lynchburg to E. Baker Road
15,000
15
Carlton at W. Main - install storm sewer system
15,000
16
Rosille Drive - clean ditches and reset driveways
20,000
17
Cedar Bayou Road at W. Elvinta - install pipe under
Cedar Bayou Road
3,000
18
Massey Tompkins Road - clean ditches and reset drive-
ways on the south side from McKinney Road to Crosby -
Cedar Bayou Road
5,000
19
Pecan Manor - clean ditches and reset driveways
103,000
20
Sterling High School - clean ditch on east side
2,000
21
Singleton Road - clean ditches
7,000
22
McPhail - pipe ditch to railroad
5,000
23
Park Street at Airhart - install grate inlets
1,000
CONTINGENCY
24,000
TOTAL
$415,000
ATTACHMENT "E." (cont.)
10/21/80
DRAINAGE PRIORITY LIST
MINOR
ESTIMATED
PRIORITY
LOCATION /DESCRIPTION
COST
1
Cedar Bayou Road - in front of 710 and 712
$ -0-
2
Ash Street - from Nazro to W. Main - clean ditch
-0-
3
Pecan Drive - clean ditch in front of 107
-0-
4
Robin Road - clean ditch between Caldwell and
Red Bud
-0-
5
E. Homan - standing water in front of 101
-0-
6
Mirian at Riggs - #519
-0-
7
Denby - #701
-0-
8
Nolan Road - 412309
-0-
9
Pruett - #1117
-0-
10
Defee - #501 at N. Fifth Street
-0-
11
Caldwell - clean ditch at corner
-0-
12
Crow Road - #116 - clean ditch
-0-
13
Cabaniss Street - clean outfall
-0-
14
Danubina at Jefferson - clean ditch
-0-
CONTINGENCY
10,000
TOTAL
$ 10,000
GRAND TOTAL OF MAJOR AND MINOR DRAINAGE WORD
$425,000