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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
January 28, 1982
The City Council of the City of Baytown, met in regular
session on Thursday, January 28, 1982, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the following
attendance:
Fred T. Philips
Jimmy Johnson
Perry M. Simmons
Absent: Mary E. Wilbanks
Roy L. Fuller
Allen Cannon
Emmett 0. Hutto
Fritz Lanham
Larry Patterson
Danny Jackson
Judy Melville
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City ?:tanager
Assistant City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
The meeting was called to order with a quorum present
and the invocation was offered, afterwhich the following
business was transacted:
Minutes
Councilman Philips moved for approval of the minutes
for the Special Council meeting held January 12, 1982 and
the regular Council meeting held January 14, 1982; Councilman
Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Receive Petitions
The Administration has received a
213 people asking for the installation
at the intersection of Garth Road and
Mayor Hutto requested that the Council
and refer it to the Traffic Committee.
objection.
petition signed by
of a traffic signal
Schilling Street.
accept this petition
Council had no
Councilman Philips asked that the traffic situation on
Garth Road between Park Street and Baker Road be reviewed.
Mr. Lanham reported that this will be part of the Traffic
Study.
City Manager's Report
Mr. Lanham reported that Danny Jackson, Assistant City
Attorney, was filling in for Randy Strong, City Attorney,
who was in Dallas representing the City on the redistricting
problem. Mayor Hutto had also testified at those hearings.
Mayor Hutto felt that the fact that the City was allowed to
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continue arguments in those hearings gave credit to our
position. He complimented the City Attorney's handling of
Baytown's case. The City is submitting a case for a district
north of the ship channel, east of the river and west of
Cedar Bayou, and proceeding to the north adding whatever
territory necessary to make up 94,000 population.
Councilman Philips commented that Mayor Hutto had made
a very strong and potent witness for Baytown.
General Telephone's request for a rate increase - The
Administration has received a letter from Mr. W. E. Wilson,
G.T.E., asking for a rate increase. Air. Lanham advised that
this request goes to the Public Utilities Commission; the
State has authority over telephone rates. Air. Wilson has
invited the Council members to dinner next week to review
the improvements which have been made in the system and
plans for further improvements.
Request from Bill Eiland of the Baytown Housing Authority -
Mr. Eiland has requested the $55,000 which is in the budget
and advised the Administration that HUD has approved the use
of Section 8 funds for the Lincoln and Sam Houston Courts.
At the time these units were removed from the Public Housing
Program, it was hoped that they could be placed under the
Section 8 program.
Council had been furnished with a report on the Community
Development Rehabilitation program with pictures taken both
inside and outside of residences showing the work accomplished.
Houston Lighting and Power Monthly Cost Comparisons -
Cost per 1000 KWH for February is $58.39 compared to $63.00
for January, which reflects a reduction of almost $4.00.
The reason for the reduction is because of an adjustment for
an over - recovery in November.
1981 Capital Improvements Program report - In October,
$2,000,000 in bonds were sold for various purposes with the
largest amount being for sewer system improvements -- $1,150,000
for continuance of the West District. Recently two contracts
totaling $1,370,000 were approved. Upon authorization from
the Texas Department of Water Resources and EPA, work will
proceed.
For water improvements, $200,000 in bonds are earmarked.
Council has authorized preparation of plans for replacing
lines in the Craigmont- Ponderosa areas.
At the last Council meeting, authorization was granted
for a Fire Station Location Study; $230,000 is available.
Bids will be received on February 16 for the North
Little League Field for which $250,000 is available.
For drainage work in the vicinity of St. James House,
$170,000 in bonds were sold to be combined with other funds.
Engineering plans have been completed and delivered to
Harris County Flood Control District.
Upon questioning by Councilman
reported that the County intends to
project. No decision has been made
done by the County or contracted.
the City has requested that bids be
portion.
Philips, Mr. Lanham
participate in this
whether the work will be
In either circumstance,
taken on the City's
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Streets - Although no bonds were sold, approximately
$570,000 of 1975 Street Improvement Bond Funds remain.
Council has reviewed preliminary plans for Rollingbrook
Drive and there is an agenda item to employ appraisers to
move ahead on that project.
The Administration feels progress is being made on the
projects for which bonds were sold or money is available.
In order to move further on some of these projects, it is
time to begin thinking of the next bond sale. Most recent
information indicates anywhere from 11 to 12% would be the
rate. The City of Houston sold bonds January 27, 1982 at
13.7% but those were A -1 long -term revenue bonds; therefore,
Baytown's bonds should sell at a better price. At the time
the $2,000,000 in bonds were sold, the rate was 10.9180 over
a 10 -11 year period.
BAWA Treatment Plant - Ammonia is now being added to
the BAWA Treatment plant in an attempt to reduce trihalonien-
thanes in the water. The initial testing will last two to
three weeks, after which Council will be informed of the
success of the procedure.
Community Development Program - The Carver Street
Program is about 70% complete.
West District Sewer Project - The contractor is about
235c complete with the work. There are two major parts to
this project- -the Sewer Treatment plant which is being built
just south of I -10 and a lift station in Lakewood near the
present Lakewood Treatment Plant. With respect to the
treatment unit near I -10, the excavation work is complete,
the foundation concrete has been poured and the walls are
approximately 50% complete. The control building foundation
has been poured, the steel structure is complete and the
light- weight concrete roof has been poured. The masonry and
plumbing are about 50% complete. At the Lakewood Lift
Station, excavation is 80o complete, concrete walls 50%
complete, and the structure is being lowered to grade by the
caisson method. This project is about 23o complete and our
engineer feels that this contractor should have no difficulty
staying on schedule. The contractor is Nunn and Shumway of
Houston.
Sliplining - A Major sliplining project is underway in
the Eva Maude area and also part of the line on Ferry Road.
The contractor has pulled about 800 feet of liner in the
vicinity of Kipling and Eaves.
Councilman Philips requested that Council have a guided
tour of the new West District Sewer Plant.
Water and Sewer Lines on Garth Road - These have been
completed except for the lab samples and final inspection.
"^ Mr. Lanham reported that there will be a joint meeting
s of the Texas Municipal League Region #14 with the Brazoria
County Cities Association, the Harris County Mayor's and
Councilmen's Association and the Fort Bend Association in
Lake Jackson on February 16, 1982. The topic to be discussed
is TML Municipal Liability Self - Insurance Program. Council
will be contacted later in this regard.
Appointment of new Police Chief - With the retirement
of Chief Bo Turner, Mr. Lanham reported he had interviewed
two applicants both of which are members of the Baytown
Police Department. Both are outstanding men and either
would make an excellent Police Chief. Mr. Lanham requested
Council to approve the appointment of Assistant Chief Wayne
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Henscey to the position of Police Chief at a salary of
$35$00.
Councilman Philips moved to approve the appointment;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Questions and Comments Regarding City Manager's Report
Councilman Johnson reported that he had two calls from
citizens regarding sewer line stoppages which the City
refused to come out and service. Councilman Johnson stated
that he did not know personally that the City was no longer
sending trucks out on calls where the stoppage occurred in
the connection or in the customer's line. He also stated
that he wished the City would re- evaluate that policy because
although only the main line is the City's responsibility,
the older people don't always understand. He felt the City
should go back to the old policy of offering this service
because there have been increases in taxes, garbage and
sewer fees, but no increase in service.
Mr. Lanham suggested that there be a work session with
Council on this matter because there has been a claim filed
against the city in this regard. Councilman Cannon also
expressed his surprise at learning from a citizen that the
policy had changed and asked for the work session. Councilman
Philips asked if perhaps we could ask the City Attorney if a
disclaimer could be used to get around the problem, in other
words if the citizen will sign a disclaimer for the work to
be done that may be a way of getting around the problem.
Mayor Hutto explained that working inside of that utility
easement is very difficult and it is easy for a backhoe to
damage a tree, etc.
Councilman Johnson also stated that it had been brought
to his attention that the City is having some problems with
the ambulance service. One of the Volunteer Emergency Corps
people called to say that Baytown Ambulance Service is
charging for runs made by the Volunteer Emergency Corps.
Mr. Lanham reported that Larry Patterson was working on
this issue and had spoken with both parties involved. After
considerable interest was shown by other members of Council,
Mr. Lanham suggested that this item could be added to the
next Council meeting agenda.
Councilman Cannon requested that the Administration ask
the State Highway Department to look at the condition of
Highway 146 at Fayle.
Councilman Philips reported that last week the contractor
working on Baker Road was blocking the road totally without
traffic control or without detour signs which resulted in
much traffic congestion. He inquired if there was a procedure
whereby the blocking of major traffic arteries could be
controlled.
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Mr. Lanham reported that the blocking of the road was
scheduled but the contractor was doing some work in preparation
to the part of the project which would require the closing
of the street when a cave -in resulted in a water line break
and a gas line break. The water line break resulted in the
undermining of the street and it had to be closed. Mr.
Lanham reported that the City had set up a procedure that
whether it is intended or not, the city will be in a position
to set up temporary detour signs.
Receive 1980 -81 Audit Report
mr. Dave Start with the firm of Gerace, Hullum, Start
and Company was present to review the Financial Statements
as of September 30, 1981 together with Auditors' Report,
which were prepared in accordance with standards established
by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
and the National Council on Governmental Accounting.
Accordingly they are somewhat different from the statements
that are issued on a month by month basis prepared by the
Finance Department.
In response to Council's questioning of the $1,672,000
outstanding in Vested Employee benefits, Air. Start explained
that the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
recently issued a statement pertaining to the Vested Employee
benefits stating that commercial enterprises that have these
types of benefits for their employees will record the liability
as an expense in the year earned. However, since the same
principal that applied to commercial enterprise did not
always apply to municipalities and government organizations,
the requirement would be deferred in respect to cities.
Air. Lanham explained that approximately $90,000 in the
General Fund and $30,000 or $40,000 in the Water Fund Account
is budgeted to cover this item. This figure is estimated
since there is no way to determine the number of employees
terminating each year. Air. Lanham concurred with Councilman
Cannon that the City should keep a larger reserve partly due
to the revised policy which pays up to 120 days accrued sick
leave to retirees.
'sir. Start pointed out that in preparing this approximation
regarding Vested Employee benefits, the 90 day policy was
used so the obligation in reality would be greater. In
response to Councilman Philip's question regarding whether
the obligation was related on the actuarial event, Mr. Start
replied that the contingency was computed as of year end as
though operations ceased at that time so that the risk of
that happening is very low. Mr. Start stated that if there
was ever an intent to fund that liability there would be no
need to put that much cash on deposit at one time.
A management letter was distributed to Council.
In response to Councilman Philip's question regarding
the effect we are incurring by not accounting for our fixed
assets, Mr. Start replied that the City is not incurring any
cost by not accounting for those assets. The City does not
have accountability for those assets, and general fixed
assets are not depreciated. These assets include City Hall,
streets, etc. The only items that a City would record
depreciation on are items in an enterprise fund such as the
Water Fund.
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One of the points made in the Management letter this
year is that annexed or dedicated facilities should be
recorded in the accounts of the City at the approximate fair
market value on the date they are annexed or dedicated to
the City. There is, at this time, no formal system to see
that that happens. The effect is those assets are not
recorded in the makeup of the fund balance of those funds
and there is no depreciation being recorded on those in the
revenue expense statements. Mr. Lanham commented that the
Administration has issued instructions to develop a system
for doing this.
Hear Report from Teleprompter
Mr. Al McHugh of Teleprompter reported that the contractor,
Nils Communications of Columbia, South Carolina, has been
operating since December, pulling strand from the Rollingbrook
site behind Bay Title, going west toward the Brownwood-
Lakewood area. That first 40 miles has been completed by
Houston Lighting and Power as far as the make -ready goes,
and approximately 30 miles of strand is up in the air. He
also stated that there had been only one complaint from a
customer regarding access to easements. To eliminate problems
of this sort, the workers had been instructed to always ask
for permission from the property owner in advance. He
reported that soon work will begin in the Allenbrook subdivision.
The aerial work has already begun and due to the proximity
of the new tower, Allenbrook is naturally the first underground
area to be built. A sales staff will go door to door to
visit with people to explain the necessity of digging up
yards in the easement area. Teleprompter contract calls for
replacement of the yards. The work is approximately two
weeks behind schedule due to the bad weather which also
damaged four major trunk lines. To take care of these
repairs, crews were removed from construction. Completion
date is September 1, 1982. Some initial turnon may be
accomplished by April 1. Drilling for the casings and
concrete work for the tower will begin the week of February
1.
In response to question from Council, Mr. McHugh reported
that the tower will be a 150 foot self- support structure.
It is designed to pick up Houston channels and structurally
to handle a microwave system. As the city grows, this will
enable the area north of I -10 to be serviced. Because of
additional communications satellites, the programming will
improve. Councilman Simmons gave Mr. McHugh a letter stating
a complaint from a customer.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Calling Municipal Election for
April 3 1982
Mr. Lanham reported that this election is to fill
Council positions Numbers One (1), Four (4), and rive (5);
and that there is the possibility that after some decisions
are made in regards to redistricting, some amendments may
have to be made to this ordinance.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3308
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AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 1982, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING
THREE (3) COUNCILMEN FROM THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS NOS. ONE
(1), FOUR (4), AND FIVE (5); PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION
OFFICERS; DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID
ELECTION; PRESCRIBING THE HOURS; PROVIDING FOR A CANVASSING
BOARD FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING
AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Placing Recently Annexed
Territory in Council District No. 5
Mr. Lanham explained that this annexation is the Raven
Way subdivision and adjacent parcels.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3309
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, Authorizing Execution of
Contract with Bay Area Heritage Society
Mr. Lanham explained that this contract is consistent
with other contracts used by the City with the addition of
the provision that the Museum Society furnish the City with
a copy of its 1982 budget.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3310
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE BAY AREA
SOCIETY WITH REGARD TO THE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF A
MUSEUM AND MUSEUM PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY
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OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND N01100 ($15,000.00) DOLLARS WITH
REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Execution of
Contract with Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Mr. Lanham commented that this contract also included
the provision of the addition of a clause requiring submission
of an annual budget.
Councilman Simmons moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3311
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE RETIRED
SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR THE REGISTRATION, RECRUITMENT,
AND COORDINATION OF SENIOR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
EIGHTY -SIX & N01100 ($3,186.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH
AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Execution of Contract
With R Wayne Smith for Engineering Services
Mr. Lanham reported that this contract relates to the
water lines authorized in the Bond Program and that Mr.
Smith is currently working on plans in the Craigmont- Ponderosa
area. This contract is similar to contracts held with other
engineering firms through the years. The rates to be charged
are those spelled out in the schedule published by the State
Board of Engineers.
Councilman Fuller moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3312
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A CONTRACT WITH R. WAYNE SMITH, CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
INC. FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Review Preliminary Plans for Rollingbrook Drive Extension
and Authorize Appointment of Appraisers
Mr. Johnny Busch was present to discuss the plans and
distributed to the Council alternate designs for the bridge.
A map was posted in the Council Chambers depicting the
extension and right -of -way, the acquisition of which had
previously been approved. Air. Busch will be meeting with
Commissioner Fonteno in relation to the County's involvement
in the project.
Mr. Busch reported approval of the project with the
Corps of Engineers who made a judgement that a permit was
not required. The pipe -line crossing details have been
worked out with all but one pipe line company. The right of
way drawings for the roadway and field notes have been
completed. It is now time for the Council to appoint appraisers
and begin the actual acquisition of this needed right of
way. The construction plans are approximately 50% complete.
Mr. Busch asked for Council's help in selecting the
geometries for the bridge. He explained the three designs:
(1) Four lanes with median which is identical to the
roadway section.
(2) Four lanes without a median
(3) Two separate bridges
When asked about cost comparisons, Mr. Busch explained
there would not be a proportionate savings realized with
either Plan 2 or 3. Therefore, he recommended that the
bridge with four lanes and median be built to conform to the
planned section of roadway. He felt that this would be the
safest facility and the most convenient for handling of
traffic. In answer to questions by Council, Mr. Busch
explained that the geometries of Rollingbrook would be the
same as Garth Road with two lanes in each direction separated
by one continuous left turn median area. A barrier could be
placed on the bridge section if desired. It was also his
opinion that an emergency parking lane was not necessary.
In answer to additional queries by Council, Mr. Busch reported
that the project was running well within the budgeted amount
and timetable is on schedule.
Councilman Philips moved to approve the 72 foot wide
bridge with center median design and obtain alternates in
the bid for the consideration of the concrete barrier;
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Mr. Lanham suggested the names of Gerald Teel and Joe
Muller as candidates for appraisers for this project.
Councilman Johnson moved to allow the Administration to
select the appraisers; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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Consider Improvement of Massey Tompkins Road to a Point
Approximately 200 Feet East of North Main
Per. Lanham recommended that because the Rollingbrook
project was under budget, that the repair of this portion of
Massey Tompkins be included in the project. However, it had
just come to his attention that there are plans for a shopping
center to be built on the northeast corner of North Main and
Massey Tompkins. It might be well to try to determine the
amount of frontage that the new development would have on
Massey Tompkins and reconstruct the portion that would
coincide with that. The suggestion is to construct a
concrete section that would match the future width of the
street planned to replace Massey Tompkins. Funds were
included in this bond program to buy right of way to widen
Massey Tompkins. The City could go ahead and establish
needed width to conform with the ultimate plans for Massey
Tompkins. In response to a question by Councilman Philips,
Mr. Lanham stated that whether or not assessments will be
part of this project will be determined by Council. fir.
Lanham suggested the Administration could come back to
Council at a later date with cost estimates.
In response to a question by Councilman Johnson, PIr.
Lanham reported that the concrete curb had been removed from
the roadway on Baker off Garth.
Consider Proposed Resoltuion No. 800, Encouraging Harris
County Mayor's and Councilmen's Association in its
Pursuit for Consideration of New Legislation to Restrict
Truck Usage of Freeways during Peak Periods and Encourage
Strict Enforcement of Speed Laws and Regulations Regarding
Covering of Cargo
This resolution is a project of the Harris County
Mayor's and Councilmen's Association and the Administration
recommends approval.
Councilman Cannon moved for adoption of the resolution;
Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
Consent Agenda
In answer to a question by Councilman Philips regarding
Item e, Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Public Works Director,
estimated that the distance of the tie to be 200 feet. Mr.
Lanham added the work would be done at the property owners's
cost.
Council considered the consent agenda as follows:
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a. Proposed Ordinance No. 20128 -6, will award the bid
to relight four softball fields at the Gray Sports
Complex, with metal halide lights. Seven (7) bids
were received. Turner Electric Company Inc.,
submitted the low bid of $58,875. Council had
budgeted $66,000 for this lighting.
We recommend the low bidder, Turner Electric
Company Inc., be awarded this contract.
b. Proposed Ordinance No. 20128 -7, will award the bid
for the purchase of selective herbicide. Five (5)
bids were received. Helena Chemical Company
` submitted the low bid of $10,465. Council had
budgeted $10,000 for this purchase.
We recommend the low bidder, Helena Chemical
Company be awarded this contract.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 20128 -8, will award the bid
for the purchase of a high pressure water (Jet)
hose. One bid was received. Montgomery Municipal
Supply Company bid was $3,120. The amount budgeted
for this item was $4,000.
We recommend Montgomery Municipal Supply Company
be awarded this contract.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 20128 -9, will award the bid
for the purchase of office wall partitions. Two
(2) bids were received. Matherne's Inc. submitted
the low bid of $5,656.72.
We recommend the low bidder, Matherne's Inc. be
awarded this contract.
e. Mr. R. L. Baker, 4123 Crosby Cedar Bayou, has
requested he be allowed to tie into the City sewer
system. Mr. Baker will tap into our system along
Crosby Cedar Bayou Road. Enclosed is his letter
of request.
We recommend approval of Air. Baker's request.
Councilman Fuller moved for adoption of the Consent
Agenda Item Nos. a through e; Councilman Johnson seconded
the motion.
Former Councilman Ted Kloesel asked for the recommendation
for Item a. Mr. Lanham reported that the recommendation was
the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Turner Electric. In
answer to Mr. Kloesel's question as to whether the low
bidder was licensed in Baytown, Bobby Rountree, Director of
Parks and Recreation, replied that Turner Electric had an
associate who did business on the east side of Harris County
and would have an electrician licensed with the City of
Baytown. In response to Councilman Johnson's question, Mr.
Lanham stated that the City had no requirement on any City
contract that a company be licensed before submitting a bid.
Only the people doing the work must be licensed. nor. Kloesel
said that it was his understanding that the City ordinance
stated that a Master Electrician must be employed by a
company for X amount of days. The Assistant City Attorney
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stated that the firm must have a Master Electrician do the
work; also that a company must have a permit and to obtain a
permit, a licensed Master Electrician must be employed by
the company.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3313
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF TURNER ELECTRIC COMPANY,
INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES FOR GRAY
SPORTS COMPLEX AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
SEVENTY FIVE & N01100 ($58,875.00) DOLLARS.
ORDINANCE NO. 3314
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY
POR THE PURCHASE OF SELECTIVE HERBICIDE AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND
FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE & N01100 ($10,465.00) DOLLARS.
ORDINANCE NO. 3315
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MONTGOMERY MUNICIPAL
SUPPLY COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1 INCH JET HOSE
FOR SANITARY SEWER WASTE TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY & N01100 ($3,120.00) DOLLARS.
ORDINANCE NO. 3316
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MATHERN'S, INC., FOR THE
PURCHASE OF OFFICE PARTITIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
FIFTY THREE & 52/100 ($6,853.52) DOLLARS.
For tabulations, see attachments a through d, respectively.
Consider Appointment to Electrical Board
Council was not prepared to make an appointment at this
time.
Consider Appointment to the Truck Committee
Councilman Johnson moved to appoint Mr. Ben L. Jones,
Jr., a Vice - President of Highway Pipeline Company as a
member of the Truck Committee in addition to Councilman
Cannon, who will chair the committee, Asst. City Manager,
Larry Patterson and a representative from the Police Department;
Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Cannon
Mayor Hutto
Nays: None
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 28, 1982
Randy Strong - Redistricting
The various parties of the reapportionment lawsuit met
before a three judge panel at 3:00 p.m. today. A number of
alternatives and possibilities as a result of the action by
the Justice Department were discussed. After everyone had
their say, the Court recessed for a few minutes and filed
some fairly lengthy orders. In summary, they have postponed
the filing deadline for seats in the Texas Legislature until
6:00 p.m. March 19, 1982. Other deadlines involving the
various requirements of Precinct Chairmen and others will be
considered next week. What the Court has decided to do,
since an objection has been lodged against the LRB plan by
the Justice Department is to come up with another plan. The
Court has asked the parties to get together and agree on as
many modifications as possible using as a basis the LRB
plans, but try to correct the various problems that the
Justice Department had addressed themselves to. Hopefully,
by February 19 there should be an agreed on Senate and House
plan to present to the Court. Then the Court will hold
public hearings on these plans on Monday, March 1, 1982 at
9:00 a.m., in order to get some public input.
The Court is following this procedure reluctantly, but
they feel that under the existing process in Texas this is
the only way to proceed with forthcoming elections without
delay. The Court intends that the plan developed by the
three -judge panel will be a temporary plan, in the sense
that in their orders they expect the next session of the
Texas Legislature to come up with a new reapportionate plan.
If the Legislature is unable to do that or if that plan is
again struck down by the Justice Department or another
lawsuit, at that time the Court will engage in the process
of coming up with a permanent plan. In effect the Court
will be submitting a plan for this election and hopefully
the State will take care of itself in future elections.
In answer to Council's question regarding whether
Baytown's position had been favorably received, Mr. Strong
stated that the objective had been achieved. Baytown has
been included in the process of coming up with a plan. The
City Attorney will be present to convey Council's desires
with regard to redistricting.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be transacted, the
meeting was adjourned.
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January 25, 1982
TO: Fritz Lanham, City Manager
FROM: Norman Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Office Partitions for Engineering Department - Bid # 82 -0105
Sealed bids were received and opened at 10 a.m., January 22, 1982 to
furnish and install partitions and allied facilities in the office of the
Engineering Department. Four local bidders were invited specifically to
bid as well as public notices published. Two responded as tabulated below:
Item 1 Item 2
Matherne's, Inc. $5,656.72 $1,196.80
B&B Office Supply, Inc. $6,470.57 $1,587.88
It is recommended that the supply of this equipment be awarded to the low
bidder, Matherne's, Inc.
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City Clerk
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