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1982 03 11 CC Minutes, Special20311 -1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 11, 1982 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on Thursday, March 11, 1982, at 5:30 p.m. at the northwest corner of the last entryway into Goose Creek Shopping Center from Sharon Road and in the parking lot with the following attendance: Jimmy Johnson Perry M. Simmons Roy L. Fuller Allen Cannon Emmett 0. Hutto Fritz Lanham Randy Strong Eileen P. Hall Absent: Fred T. Philips Mary E. Wilbanks Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilman Councilwoman The meeting was called to order with a quorum present and the following business was conducted: Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of Goose Creek Shopping Center Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing on the proposed annexation of Goose Creek Shopping Center to be open. Mayor Hutto explained that the property being proposed for annexation was shown on a map which members of the Administration were holding. He also mentioned that a service plan was available for any interested person to review. Since there were no persons present who expressed a desire to speak, Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing to be closed. Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk 20311 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 11, 1982 The City Council of the City of Baytown, met in regular session on Thursday, March 11, 1982, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Baytown City Hall with the following attendance: Fred T. Philips Jimmy Johnson Perry M. Simmons Roy L. Fuller Allen Cannon Emmett 0. Hutto Fritz Lanham Larry Patterson Randy Strong Eileen P. Hall Absent: Mary E. Wilbanks Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilwoman The meeting was called to order with a quorum present and the invocation was offered, afterwhich the following business was transacted: Minutes Councilman Simmons moved for approval of the minutes for the meeting held February 25, 1982; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Receive Petitions Mike Cross, representative of Communication Workers of America, presented a petition which had been signed by General Telephone Company craft employees. The petition urged the City of Baytown to refrain from supporting the Texas Municipal League in its intervention in the recent GTE rate increase proposal. The petitioners indicated that the company has expended large amounts of money and effort, including a multi - million dollar switching office replacement in Baytown that has and will continue to improve service levels. Randy Strong, City Attorney, explained that the ordinance to be considered later in the meeting would authorize the city to pay funds to help .finance the rate study being performed by Touche, Ross concerning the rate request of General Telephone Company of the Southwest. 20311 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Mayor Hutto stated that it would be very difficult to justify not investing $ .15 per capita in an effort to study the proposed increase which has a potential of doubling the citizens of Baytown telephone costs. Councilman Johnson moved to accept the petition; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Councilman Philips stressed that Council had in the past supported the same type rate study in rate requests of Houston Lighting and Power and the telephone company because Council felt that the citizens' general interest warranted protection. The study will substantiate the reason for the rate increase. Citv Manaaer's Report Mayor's Summer Job Program - Mayor Hutto announced that there will be conducted a summer job program by which jobs will be created for young people. For the past several years, Parks & Recreation Department has been involved in a summer youth program co- sponsored by the Texas Department of Community Affairs and the City of Baytown which was known as the Youth Conservation Program. These young people constructed new playgrounds and installed playground equipment. The funding for this program has been eliminated. Last summer, the Clean City Commission supervised a team of seven (7) known as the Summer Anti - Litter Team whose salaries were funded by CETA Summer Youth Employment Program. Overhead costs of supervision were paid by donations of local business concerns. The CETA funds have been cut back and may have been completely eliminated. The program that the Mayor announced will enable both groups to continue their services to the community through the cooperation of the local business community. In fact, Exxon Refinery has already budgeted $4,300 for this program. The goal is $25,000. If that amount is collected, the City will be able to employ at least nine (9) workers for the Parks and Recreation Department and seven (7) for the anti - litter team at a comparable level to that provided last summer. Several years ago something similar was done. This is something that the Clean City Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department are very interested in pursuing. West District Sewer System Improvements - Nunn and Shumway, the contractor on construction of the sewer plant and the Lakewood Lift Station or Contract No. 1, has completed sixty -five (650) percent of the work; with forty -eight (48co) percent of the contract time having been utilized. Drainage - Significant progress has been made on the Massey Tompkins Project which is eighty (80 %) percent complete. Crosby Cedar Bayou Road is ninety -five (95%) percent complete. Work has begun on Crosby Cedar Bayou /Highway 146 work in the vicinity of Cedar Bayou Baptist Church. Approval has been 20311 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 granted by the state highway department to work in the right of way at that location. The Barnes Street project is eighty (80%) percent complete. Community Development Project - Carver Street improvements are ninety -eight (98010) percent complete. Some cleanup work remains to be done. Sliplining - The sliplining contractor has begun work in the Glen Arbor Subdivision. The eighteen (18 ") inch line has been cleaned and the contractor is in process of televising. Some of the pipe has been delivered. Craigmont /Ponderosa Water Lines Replacement - The engineering consultant, Wayne Smith, has reported that the design work on the Craigmont /Ponderosa Water Lines Replacement is sixty -five (65%) percent complete. Council meeting - The first regular Council meeting in April will fall on April 8 which is the day before Good Friday; therefore, Council scheduled the first meeting in April for April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Comments or Questions Regarding City Manager's Report Councilman Johnson inquired if the City could install dumpster.s on Tri- Cities Beach Road for a month or three - month trial basis to determine if this would be helpful to eliminate litter. Mr.. Lanham stated that the Administration would develop cost figures and check with other communities or counties to see what their experience has been. Postmaster Jim Dupree Will Appear Postmaster Dupree stated that it has been approximately one year since a combined effort of the Chamber of Commerce and City Council began to attempt to improve postal service. Since that time additional window personnel have been assigned which has resulted in decreased complaints. Three self - service postal units have been installed in the city. One has ben installed at the main office, one has been installed behind the savings and loan at Ward Road and Highway 146 and one has been installed in the upper level of Montgomery Wards. The self - service unit at Montgomery Wards is not being utilized as it should; therefore, another location for this unit will be sought. A contract for a new contract station off Bayway Drive has recently been let and that new location will be announced within a few weeks. This location will serve the Lynchburg area. The postal service had been experiencing difficulty with the telephone system due to one incoming line, but a three -line rollover system has been installed, along with a line strictly for official use which prevents the other lines from being tied up. Parking is still a problem and is possibly something that the postal service will have to contend with until a new facility is constructed. 20311 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Mr. Dupree stated that the possibility of utilizing the old Sears or Globe facility for the site of a postal facility had been thoroughly explored. The Sears building is an older building and the cost to utilize the facility even on an interim basis was prohibitive. To make an interim move to Sears would close the Defee Street Station and a subsequent move to a new facility would close the Sears facility leaving the downtown area void of postal service. The purchase of the Sears facility was rejected by the regional office on basis of the status of the facility and future needs and planning. The new facility will be constructed on a 20 -year base with two ten -year expansion periods. The present site of the old Sears building has more than adequate parking, but the direction of growth that Baytown is taking indicates that the new postal service should be in the area of Garth Road and Rollingbrook Drive. The preferred area for a new postal site extends north of Baker Road, east to North Main and down Garth Road to Lobit Street. This is the broad aea in which site selection will be pursued. An environmental assessment was performed mid -1981 of this area taking into account traffic congestion, transporation, land availability, flood plane, etc. ?sr. Dupree stated that due to national budget cuts, site selection and actual purchase was slowed. Mr. Dupree met with the regional postmaster general in Beaumont and was told that the funds for this project should be released in October. The budget cut set the project back by approximately five months. Probably by late 1982 or early 1983, the site will have been selected and purchased. Mr. Dupree cautioned that if there was too much speculation with regard to the area in which the postal service will be seeking to purchase land for a site, the postal service would completely withdraw from the area for a period of time and go into confidential negotiations. In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Dupree stated that the proposed plan is to leave the Defee office open as a finance and box delivery station. The station on Market Street would remain as it is. The carrier unit and new finance and box delivery unit would go north of the city and would be the main office for Baytown. With the demand that will remain in the area of Defee, that station will remain open. The postal authorities are seeking a contract service a little further out on Garth Road, but a self service unit may be utilized. Mayor Hutto stated that a hearing had been scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and that hearing would be delayed for a few minutes in order that Council could continue with Mr. Dupree. Councilman Philips stated that the chief complaint that he had been receiving was strictly due to waiting time at the windows. Mayor Hutto complimented Mr. Dupree on the service improvement and stated that the only area where he could see that perhaps more help could be utilized would be during peak periods at the windows. Jean Shepherd Will Appear Ms. Shepherd withdrew her request to appear prior to the meeting. 20311 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of Goose Creek Shopping Center (7:00 p.m.) Mayor Hutto called the public hearing on the proposed annexation of Goose Creek Shopping Center to order and requested that all individuals present who desired to speak sign the register provided in the hallway. A service plan for the area had been developed by the city staff and the Mayor informed those present that copies were available for distribution. A map posted in the Council Chamber indicated the area proposed for annexation. A portion of the shopping center was annexed when the city annexed 300 feet on either side of the center line of Garth Road. Construction has begun on the shopping center and unless this annexation is completed, a portion of the center will be inside the city limits and a portion will be outside. The owners of the shopping center have requested that the city annex the remaining portion of the shopping center. A service plan has been filed with the City Clerk. The city either has service available there now or will be able to make service available. In response to inquiry from Council, Mr. Lanham stated that the engineering department has approved the plans and construction is being inspected. Since there were no individuals indicating a desire to speak, Mayor Hutto closed the public hearing. Consider Plans and Specifications of West District Sewage Collection System - Service Line Replacement, Sliplining and Point Repair and Authorize Advertisement for Bids Mr. Lanham explained some of the background having to do with this project. Two or three years ago, a plan for sewer system improvements to the West District was presented to the City Council. These improvements were divided into four separate projects, although one EPA grant covers all the work. There are four contracts involved. Bids have been awarded for three - -the sewer plant and lift station, sewer collection system, line grouting and manhold repair and effluent force mains. Council gave approval for the fourth contract several months ago, but the engineers now have detailed plans and specifications for Council consid- eration. Estimated cost of this work is $1,337,000. Ivan Langford, III was present with a copy of the detail plans and specifications. Council had reviewed the plans previously. Mr. Langford explained that quantities may change depending on what the contractor finds after the work begins. The consulting engineers have attempted to cover every contingency by providing for point repairs in wet sand, point repairs in a dry hole, abandoned point repairs, replace asphalt, replace shell, working in easements, working in street rights of way, etc. Mr. Langford requested permission to receive bids for this project on April 15 at 10:00 a.m. After bids are received and an award is made by City Council, EPA approval must be received prior to con- struction; therefore, work should begin on the project around July 5. 20311 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - Parch 11, 1982 In response to an inquiry from Council, Mr. Langford stated that due to a systematic survey performed approximately four years ago, the engineers have some idea of what to expect. Bid items have been established on the basis of all problems that could possible be encountered, but perhaps there could be something encountered that was not considered. The consultant's field personnel will be responsible for making decisions of what procedures need to be followed and during the entire process field personnel will be working very closely with city staff to get input for decisions concerning the project. Councilman Fuller moved to approve the plans and speci- fications as presented and to approve advertisement for bids; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None The contract specifications call for completion of the project within 200 calendar days, but the contractor is entitled to extensions of time for various reasons. Administration Will Report Concerning Petition by Residents Along Azalea for Drainage Relief At the City Council meeting on February 25, Mr. Bonham appeared before the Council and requested improved drainage on Azalea Street. Council was provided with a copy of a memorandum from Norman Dykes, Director of Public Works /City Engineer, setting forth proposed alternatives to alleviate the problem. A map was posted behind the Council table which indicated the two plans for consideration. The first plan would require replacing about 115' of 18" drainage pipe and regrading about 70' of ditch at a cost of about $3,000. This would allow water to begin flowing north when the water elevation is 20" below slab elevation. The second plan would require replacing about 650' of drainage pipe, some at a depth of 71, at an estimated cost of $20,000. This would allow water in the ditch in front of Mr. Bonham's home to flow north as well as south as rain begins and water begins to flow. The line to the north would become the primary drainage route rather than a relief line. Mr. Dykes stated that since no homes have been flooded in the area, the first plan would provide adequate protection for the residences. Mr. Dykes pointed out that the slabs of several of the homes in this area are at lower elevation than the edge of the pavement. He recommended that the work be done by city forces, but pointed out that the crews are running behind on the present drainage schedule; therefore, the work would probably be performed under next year's schedule. Mr. Bonham was present and in response to the question whether his home had ever received rain water, Mr. Bonham stated that the water had come to within one -half inch of coming into the house. This was from a nine to ten inch rain. M 20311 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Councilman Philips moved to authorize the Administration to proceed with replacing of 115' of 18" drainage pipe to get the 20 inch clearance. Councilman Philips clarified that since Mr. Bonham has not had water in his home and currently, the city is working on areas where water did get in homes, included as part of the motion is that this be included in next year's program and if the work force becomes available, the work is to be performed this year. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Mr. Lanham responded to another point Mr. Bonham had raised at the previous Council meeting regarding the platting of Lakewood, Section Q. Engineering plans for Lakewood, Section Q were reviewed by the City staff and approved on June 9, 1980 which was prior to the passage of new drainage requirements. Administration Will Report Concerning Petition for Bus Stop on Northwood Drive Council had received a petition on February 25 from parents whose children are presently forced to utilize a bus stop on Garth Road which is an extremely busy thoroughfare. These parents requested assistance from the city to establish a bus stop on Northwood Drive since it is school policy that buses do not go into areas where buses must back out. The staff made a study of the area. About one -third of the way down Northwood Drive toward the end of the street, there is a green area where a turn around for the school buses could be constructed. The Administration has consulted with school district representatives who have indicated that in this case the buses would be routed off the thoroughfare if a turn around facility was provided. The Administration recommended that the city construct the turn around conditioned upon the owner of the apartments dedicating to the city the necessary right of way. The material to construct the turn around will cost approximately $1,000. Councilman Johnson moved to accept the Administration's recommendation; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Installation of Traffic Signal at Intersection of Garth Road and Schilling Avenue Council received a petition on January 28 requesting that a signal be installed at the intersection of Garth Road and Schilling Avenue. That petition was referred to the traffic committee and the committee has recommended approval. 20311 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 It will be necessary for the city to acquire right of way on two corners for pole locations. The estimated cost for installation of traffic signal at the intersection of Garth Road and Schilling Avenue is $29,000 which will deplete funds from the 1975 bond program for signalization. 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 Hays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3340 -A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT GARTH ROAD AND SCHILLING AVENUE: PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100 ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilman Philips requested that the Administration begin work on a signal control system for Garth Road from Baker Road to Park Street so that could be considered in the budget process. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending Election Ordinance to Provide for use of 1982 County Precincts and for Consolidation of Precinct No. 12 with Precinct No. 533 and Precinct Fo. 249 with Precinct No. 532 The proposed ordinance will provide that the April 3, Municipal Election will be conducted utilizing the 1982 county voting precincts. The county will provide up -to -date voter registration lists and new voters' registration cards are in the process of being mailed. After the ordinance was forwarded to Council, it was discovered that a small portion of Precinct No. 96 is now inside the city limits of Baytown; therefore, provision has been made in the ordinance for those persons residing along the east side of Garth Road to vote at Precinct No. 456 (Harris County Courthouse Annex). 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, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3341 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3329 TO CHANGE THE ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR THE APRIL 3, 1982 ELECTION TO CONFORM TO THE PRECINCTS DRAWN BY HARRIS COUNTY FOR 1982; AND PROVIDING FOR POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE. 23311 -9 Minutes of 'the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Receive Report of City Clerk Regarding Ballot Distribution for Each Precinct Article 6.99 of the Election Code provides that the authority responsible for furnishing ballots in an election shall furnish each election precinct a number of ballots sufficient to conduct the election. The manner in which this determination is made is to consider previous elections and estimate the number of ballots needed. After that determination is made, that information must be recorded in the official minutes of the governing body. A memorandum from the City Clerk was included in the Council packet which sets forth the proposed ballot distribution for each precinct. A copy of that memorandum is attached to the minutes as Attachment "A." Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending Chapter 27, "Subdivisions," to Allow for Dedication of Drainage Facilities at the City's Option Council was furnished with a copy of the proposed wording for the ordinance in the preface to the Council agenda. This proposed change was recommended by the Baytown Planning Commission. When the flood management ordinances were passed, one of the options that the developer was given was the option of constructing retention or detention ponds. This was not an absolute requirement, but one of the things that could be done to comply with the provisions of the ordinances. The question has now arisen as to where the responsibility for maintenance will rest. The Administration called attention to an article in the Public Works Magazine dated January, 1982 on this subject which describes the experience in Atlanta, Georgia. Detention basins in Atlanta have been required for the last ten years. After ten years experience, the governmental entities have discovered that without placing a definite responsibility for the maintenance of the basins creates problems. The article also indicated that in recent years, local governments had begun to accept the responsibility. The Administration expressed the feeling that for the long term the only way that the community could be assured that these retention basins are properly maintained is for the city to take some responsibility. The proposed ordinance gives the city the responsibility of maintenance, but at the same time, provides for certain requirements that the developers must meet in order to make that job easier. The ordinance is written in such a manner that the city has the option to accept or disapprove acceptance of these retention basins. There could be cases where a subdivision is built with the retention pond being a part of the subdivision in terms of asthetics. Conceivably there could be a subdivision with a lake in the center that would be utilized for boating or fishing. In that instance, the city may want to disapprove acceptance of the facility. A problem could develop in future years if the question of maintenance is not resolved. One subdivision is now being constructed in which the original plan called for the retention pond to be in the back of the lots with the ownership of the pond being with the separate property owners. To expect those people to maintain a portion of the pond is not realistic. Another question that has been raised is if this is for the benefit of the subdivider why should he not take the responsibility? 20311 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 The ordinance is designed to benefit the subdivider, but it is also designed to benefit others in the city -- persons who might be flooded if it were not for this requirement. Secondly, the subdivider sells the lots and he is no longer involved in the subdivision. Therefore, to expect that the subdivider would own the retention pond and that he and his heirs would maintain that pond is not realistic. Another option that would be available to a subdivider located near Goose Creek Stream or another stream is to enlarge the stream so that it becomes the holding pond. In that case, either the city or flood control is responsible for it. The planning commission did recommend approval and although this would be the city assuming an additional responsibility, the Administration concurred with that recommendation. In response to an inquiry from Council, Bill Cornelius, Director of Planning, explained that the plans for the retention area itself would be submitted as part of the engineering plans. That step is between preliminary and final approval. Council expressed concern that the city would be covered with retention ponds in the next ten years which would produce safety and health hazards and be an increased tax burden. Councilman Cannon stated that while talking about drainage recently, he had discovered that behind McCoy's on Ward Road, there is a lake next to the railroad tracks. He requested that the Administration make a determination as to whether that problem can be remedied. Councilman Philips reminded Council that in the not so distant past, Baytown was suffering from extensive flooding and that the drainage ordinances were adopted to help alleviate that problem. The citizens of Baytown must pay what it costs to deal with heavy rains in Baytown. Councilman Cannon and Fuller indicated that they were not suggesting that drainage should not be a prime consideration. They were simply saying that the problem should be attacked in the most economical and feasible manner for the long- term. Councilman Philips pointed out that no better solution had been devised, but something had been devised which the city had been working with for a period of time. The ordinances which were adopted had not caused problems to date. The problems that the drainage basins will cause is not insurmountable. The city is currently taking care of weeds, undergrowth and problems of drainage ditches. Mayor Hutto stated that the only problem he had with the proposed ordinance is that the developer will not know whether he will be charged with the maintenance of the facility until final acceptance of the plat. Mr. Lanham mentioned that the ordinance does not require retention ponds. What is required is that runoff be controlled and there are other ways to accomplish that. However, in most cases this solution is the most economical for the developer. 20311 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Councilman Philips emphasized that bond issue after bond issue is passed to go back and remedy drainage problems in subdivisions that were improperly prepared. Mayor Hutto pointed out that realistically the city is equipped to better handle maintenance of these facilities. Neither homeowners associations nor developers are equipped to handle maintenance of these facilities; therefore the city should have the responsibility of maintenance. Councilman Philips moved to adopt the ordinance in the light that it fits with the needs of the city and puts the responsibility where it has to be for the future; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller Mayor Hutto Nays: Councilman Cannon ORDINANCE NO. 3342 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27, "SUBDIVISIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BY ADDING A SUBSECTION REGARDING THE DEDICATION OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Contract with Harris County to Provide Fire Protection to Unincorporated Areas This contract is considered on an annual basis. The proposed contract covers the year beginning in March, but payment is based on the number of calls made last year. Last year, the City of Baytown responded to 71 calls in county. Utilizing the county formula which has been increased a small amount each year, the city would receive $7,455. Baytown responded to 3 structural fires, 37 non - structural (grass fires), 26 emergency calls and 5 mutual aid calls. The county utilizes this formula throughout the county. The Administration feels that the city should continue to urge the county to appropriate more money toward this service, but the city is being treated in the same manner as other cities throughout the county; therefore, the Administration recommended approval of the proposed contract. A policy has been established that the city furnishes one paid person on the fire truck that goes into the county. The Administration suggested that that policy be changed so that in addition to the driver, the captain on duty will also be in attendance. There is some danger to one person being at a fire; therefore, the Administration recommended approval of the ordinance and the change in policy that would permit the captain on duty, in addition to the driver to respond to fire in county. Councilman Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance and authorize the change in policy as recommended by the Administration; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: 20311 -12 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Simmons ORDINANCE NO. 3343 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO PROVIDING FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF HARRIS COUNTY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Participation Before Public Utility Commission Regarding General Telephone Company of the Southwest Rate Request This ordinance would authorize the city to participate with other Texas cities that are served by General Telephone before the Public Utility Commission regarding the telephone company's rate request. The cities would join to employ qtr. Butler who has represented the cities in the past and Touche Ross to analyze the rate request and present the cities' case before the PUC. Cities participating are asked to contribute $ .15 per capita based on most recent population figures which would be $8,538.45 for Baytown. Council had been furnished with information regarding the rate request. Mr. W. E. Wilson, Division Manager for General Telephone Company of the Southwest, addressed Council regarding improvements that General Telephone Company is implementing. On March 27, 23,000 GTE customers will begin to be served by the newest and latest technology that can be obtained in electronic switching. Along with this implementation, the company has instituted other steps to improve the service level in Baytown and the surrounding communities. The people who are not served directly by the switch will benefit by the switch because all their out-of-exchange calls and toll calls will be handled by new electronic equipment in the central office. The 424 exchange will be on the new system in 1984. The pressurization program has been completed, as well as restoration of cables. Mr. Wilson ended his presentation by stating that the company is in great need of a rate increase. The company's rates since 1976 have only increased twenty -two (221,o) percent while gasoline has increased one hundred fifty -eight (15870) percent, electricity and natural gas have increased approximately eighty -two (8270) percent. Mayor Hutto stated that Council is mindful of improvements in the system and services provided by the company and any action that Council might take would be no reflection on Mr. Wilson or the employees of General Telephone. Randy Strong, City Attorney, explained that GTE has divided the basic monthly charge into two components: one representing the cost for local service and the other representing the cost of extended area service (EAS). Mr. Strong explained in detail how costs for residential and business phones would be 20311 -13 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 derived under the proposed rate request which would ulti- mately result in a cost of $20.85 for one party residential and a cost of $51.65 for one party business. The proposed ordinance will provide for the city's share of cost to have Touche Ross look at the request made by General Telephone and make a recommendation back and act as expert witness in any hearings. The request for rate increase is a state -wide request. Therefore, there is no way that Baytown can be removed and studied independently. The city staff does not possess the expertise necessary to do this. Therefore, if Baytown is to have a role in studying and reacting to the proposed rate increase, this is the route that should be taken. Councilman Simmons moved to adopt the proposed ordinance; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. Council emphasized that this step was necessary to assure the taxpayers of Baytown that the requested rate increase is warranted and this same procedure was followed when Houston Lighting and Power made its rate request. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3344 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT & 45/100 ($8,538.45) DOLLARS AS THE CITY'S COST OF INTERVENTION BEFORE THE TEXAS PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Amending Wrecker Ordinance to Provide Maximum Fee for Dolly and Motorcycle Tows The Auto Wrecker Committee has recommended changing the present wrecker ordinance to provide for a charge not to exceed $65.00 when dolly wheels are required in a tow and a maximum charge for any and all tows from the scene of accident within the city limits of $85, not including transfer fees. Presently, the ordinance provides that when a dolly pull is required the $65 charge is the only charge that may be assessed, but in the event of other tows, the ordinance provides for a maximum of $85. Therefore, this amendment would provide for a charge not to exceed $65 for a dolly tow and the wrecker owner /operator would be allowed an additional labor charge which charge is provided for in the ordinance. The other change will provide a charge not to exceed $65 to tow a motorcycle when it is necessary that it be suspended. Chief Henscey explained that the wrecker owner /operators are requesting an increase from $45 to $65 for towing motor- cycles due to the fact that in a couple instances when painting on motorcycles was ruined, the wrecker owner /operator had to 20311 -14 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 have the vehicle repainted. Therefore, the wrecker owner /operators have devised a harness -type device to use when towing motorcycles in order to avoid damage to the paint. Mr. Lanham stated that the reason for the recommended change is that there is a $65 limitation if a dolly tow is required, while there is not the same type limitation if no dolly is required. Council expressed concern with the requested increase in that approximately one year ago an increase was granted. This request represents a fifty (50 %) percent increase on motorcycle tows and a thirty (30 %) percent increase on the other item. Therefore, Council requested that the Administration ask someone on the Auto Wrecker Committee to be present at the next regular Council meeting to discuss this item. Consent Agenda The Administration requested that the Item No. j, awarding annual oil and grease contract, be removed from the consent agenda and consideration. Due to an error in computation, the Administration was not prepared to discuss the item. The Consent Agenda was then considered as forwarded to Council with the packet information as follows with the exception of Item No. j: a. Proposed Resolution No. 803, will authorize application to the Texas Criminal Justice Council for the continuous operation of the Harris County Organized Crime Control Unit. This unit has been in existence since January of 1972. she Unit addresses the organized crime element involving fences, bookmaking, auto theft rings, burglary and theft rings, narcotics, prostitution and white collar crime. We recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 803. b. Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -7, will award the contract for the rehabilitation of the residence at 714 Willow Street. Five (5) bids were received. Harris County Constructors submitted the low bid of $6,107. We recommend the low bidder, Harris County Constructors, be awarded this contract. C. Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -8, will award the contract for lot mowing. Six (6) bids were received. The low bid calculated on minimum charge per lot is B & B Services. The low bid calculated on mower and driver per hour is Stan Edmonson. Based upon last years activity (78% expended through hourly charges and 2276 in lot charges) calculated at current bid prices we would pay Stan Edmonson $8,720 and B & B Services $8,750. We recommend Stan Edmonson be awarded this contract. 20311 -15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 d. Proposed Ordinance No. 2031.1 -9, will authorize the final payment to Bo -Hac Contractors for the 1981 Street Improvement Program. The original contract was for the sum of $314,674.25. Three change orders were issued totaling $75,373.50 ($390,047.75 value of adjusted contract). The total work performed to date is in the amount of $364,588.48 representing an underrun of $25,459.32. The contractor, Bo -Mac Contractors, Inc. of Beaumont, has been paid $326,959.59. The final payment is $37,628.34. The City's Engineering Department has inspected the 1981 Street Improvement Program and has found that it was constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications. We recommend final payment to Bo -Mac Cotractors, Inc. e. Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -10, will award the bid for a hi- pressure hot water washer. Seven (7) bids were received. Baytown's Oil Sales submitted the low bid of $2,899.95. Council budgeted $4,000 for this item. We recommend the low bidder, Baytown Oil Sales, be awarded this bid. f.. Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -11, will award the bid for carpeting of the Municipal Courtroom and office. Four (4) bids were received. Lynchburg Carpets and Interiors submitted the low bid of $1,947.52. Council has budgeted $2,441 for this project. We recommend the low bidder, Lynchburg Carpets and Interiors, be awarded this bid. g. Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -12, will award the bid for annual ready mix concrete contract - delivered. Three (3) bids were received. Texas G & B Concrete submitted the low bid of 49.95 per yard. Council budgeted this item at $50 per yard. We estimate we will use 300 yards of this concrete. We recommend the low bidder, Texas G & B Concrete, be awarded this bid. h. Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -13, will award the bid for the annual asbetos cement pipe contract. Three (3) bids were received. Western Pipe & Supply submitted the low bid of $11,356.32. Council budgeted $12,000 for this item. We recommend the low bidder, Western Pipe & Supply be awarded this contract. i. Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -14, will award the bid for the purchase of signal heads. Two (2) bids were received. Signal Engineering Company submitted the low bid of $2,080. Council budgeted $2,200 for this product. We recommend the low bidder, Signal Engineering be awarded this contract. 20311 -16 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda Item No. a through i; Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 803 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ^' COUNCIL FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE HARRIS COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Resolution No. 803.) ORDINANCE NO. 3345 AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 80 -03 -15 TO HARRIS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SUM OF SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVEN & N01100 ($6,107.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -7.) ORDINANCE NO. 3346 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT FOR MOWING SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -8.) ORDINANCE NO. 3347 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO BO -MAC CONTRACTORS FOR THE 1981 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -9.) ORDINANCE NO. 3348 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN OIL SALES FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HI- PRESSURE HOT WATER WASHER AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY NINE & 95/100 ($2,899.95) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -10.) ORDINANCE NO. 3349 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF LYNCHBURG CARPETS & INTERIORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CARPETING FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN & 52/100 ($1,947.52) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -11.) ORDINANCE NO. 3350 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF TEXAS G & B CONCRETE FOR THE ANNUAL READY MIX CONCRETE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND NINE HU14DRED EIGHT FIVE & N01100 ($14,985.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -12.) 20311 -17 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 ORDINANCE NO. 3351 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WESTERN PIPE & SUPPLY FOR THE ANNUAL ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & 32/100 ($11,356.32) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -13.) ORDINANCE NO. 3352 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SIGNAL ENGINEERING CO. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIGNAL HEADS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND EIGHT & N01100 ($2,080.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20311 -14.) For bid tabulations, see Attachment "B" through "H" respectively. Consider Appointment Oy Auditor for 1981 -82 Fiscal Year The audit committee which consisted of Council members Johnson, Cannon and Simmons recommended the appointment of Gerace, Hullum and Start as auditors for the 1981 -82 fiscal year. The committee will meet with Mr. Start at a future date to set forth guidelines for implementation or deletion of recommendations made in the annual audit report. Councilman Johnson moved that the recommendation of the committee be accepted; Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Consider Designation of Employee or Officer to Calculate "Effective Tax Rate" for Truth in Taxation Purpose's The Administration recommended that the Director of Finance be designated to calculate the "Effective Tax Rate" for Truth in Taxation purposes. Councilman Philips moved that Pat Tobin, Director of Finance, be designed to calculate the "Effective Tax Rate" for Truth in Taxation purposes; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Hutto Nays: None Councilman Cannon requested that the Administration contact highway department representatives to request that some resurfacing work be performed on Highway 146 near Fayle Street. The center lane is in a deteriorated state. 20311 -18 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 11, 1982 Adjourn There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. -2 0 - P. 0-�L'� Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk Attachment "A" Total ballots ordered equal 3,900. For the last three municipal elections, the following votes were cast. . 1979 996 1980 2,6 .34 1981 1,397 Eileen Hall, City Clery MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Eileen Hall, City Clerk SUBJECT: Distribution of ballots DATE: March 9, 1982 Ballots for April 3, 1982 Municipal Election Election have been ordered for distribution as follows: a. Precinct No. 12 & 533 - 250 b. 13 - 200 C. 28 - 350 d. 99 - 250 e. 100 - 250 f. 101 - 150 g. 102 - 150 h. 149 - 300 i. 165 - 350 J. 248 - 100 k. 249 & 532 - 350 1. 336 - 250 M. 414 - 250 n. 456 - 250 o. Absentee - 200 Personal appearance P. Absentee - 50 Mail q. Reserve - 200 Total ballots ordered equal 3,900. For the last three municipal elections, the following votes were cast. . 1979 996 1980 2,6 .34 1981 1,397 Eileen Hall, City Clery - PAGE 2 of 2 - -L �.����; .....r �n� -.�nrT -- - -- - E31D TA BULATI DN /� N822 -53 i' 1 � .�VaLO • - �/ . � T'L; February 17, 1982 930 a.m. � PARRINO i DESCRIPTION .UNIT LAWN EXTENDED Unrl � IXTENDEO UN1 � R r � h10TOR � DRIVER PER HOUR $15.00 1 MINIMUM CHARGE PER LOT $25.00 r I ! ' • TOTAL: ! ' $40.00 •, EQUIPMENT -TRACTOR FORD 78 Diesel 60 HP INTERNATI NAL � Diesel g0 HP i I C -120 WHE�LHORSE I � � I Diesel 12 NP K S S TRI ALL -PUSH MOWERS � • i Baytown, exas MAILED 13 BID PACKETS TO VENDORS - - - - -_ GROSS TOTAL • LESS DISC. NE?' T�?TAL �. UNfT XTc1liiGt7 U r" "�� `J �1: T��Ex , _ J.. I I ' i I • � ' i i ± 1 I I I f 'j"L�.O�HI- PRESSURE HOT WATF�.R WASH_ -__ PAGE 2 OF 2 �!D TA�UL.ATION � : ��� - '. ,�� �. February 26, 1982 9:30 a.m. "°'� blALTOtv-TRtANG E � _ i r.. 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UNIT fX�`EN�j� Barris County Staff Rstimate Urr17 E'X��NOEO UNIT EXrFN0E0 UfYI Xt !� 1 Reha.Uilitation Project SO -03 -1� 7,388.00 6,300.00 ?,600.00 6,10 ?.00 6,300.00 1 ?1.1 lti'illow i r� +.> a�i U cd +� � I Ii i GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. •� NET TOTAL ��,• n F►vFRY _ 11�...�: LOT MOWING CONTRACT PAGE 1 of TWO ilo: '; �1- �l�T�; � February 17;198,30 a:m._ __ �Ma ��.�,�.� a� �as�amroa+ir+� • utrsa w..eaa ac..a��a+rs+•�� CHARLES A. PUTMAN 1 1 I SMITH TRACTOR .SERVICE B 6 B SERV I CES _ .. _ STAN _F,.pM .NS9N __ __ .,ACI:_ C� fAU: L�1,S..._,. , ' Ur�t7 EXTENDED UNIT F.XTEPIpE'�D UNi7' j�EX�i'E "NU�O iitllT E;C;c��r�c0 U��:7 � �x'c���UEL � rr r-r � f a �^ a rc ^a�r•� pper�" $25.00 - 525.00 S1S.40 f $15.00 ' $22.50 $35.00 575.00 $15.90 � 517.00 530.00 �- 1 560.00 � $100.00 � $31.30 532.00 $52.50 l � ! 1 � 1975 FORD 3400 FORD 410 1977 JOIN DEERE 820 1976 ClSE 1973 JO N DEERE Diesel 34 HP Diesel 5 HP Diesel 6 HP Diesel 43 HP 2030 '��lndustria Model Diesel 0 HP 1980 FO D 3600 1972 I TERNATIONAL 1H HYDR 84 1981 Diesel 0 HP .Diesel 38 HP Diesel 8 HP i � 1973 IN ERNATIONAL i 6' BRUSH HOG t Diesel 5 HP � 1 � � 1 � i . 1 i I I I ` 1 � i � I 1 803 Jones�Rd. Baytown, Texas Rpute 2 Baytown, Texas Baytown, Texas Highlands Texas � Dayton, Texas 1 ! _ ��SCRlPTIOIV PtOTOR S DRIVER PER HOUR 1 MINIMUM CHARGE PER LOT 1 I EQUIPMENT - TRACTOR i I TOTAL: MAILED 13 B1D PACKETS TO VENDORS GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. . N� TOTS � f3l D TA BULAT! ON a x v O to tL C.7 W a O O �T, . v a -• n R 7v *� ° .fi• w a rrl CA N 2 t o z o GI o i nl m m O m a% to N O Z rn O CD 100- o cn N -- 1 h N G7 v V7 -t C N 1 In 70 J I m to p� X 1 N C 77 m o -v a � m to x O m tn C m RI (n �) ..i -1 3 x « �o a D : -1 a m O m W v rrk v a x C. n. m m m •• T a x v O to tL C.7 W a O O �Z = v a -• n R 7v *� ° .fi• w a m � � CA N 2 t o z o GI o i nl m a x v O to tL C.7 W a O O `-' C o Ir" AA n -ac �yn N to CA e-r rn M m O m a% to N O Z rn O CD m to n o rn V1 h N G7 v V7 Z O C Z V1 to tL N z n �yn N U CA M N n Vl N n O O V1 h O V7 O _ P) �i `-{ O D� . -cam O �; z n �yn M N n 4- 111 n O V1 h O V7 P) �i `-{ O D� . -cam O �; �' CARPETING OF MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM T�� C �. N822 -54 ��- �'. February 25, 1982 930 a.m. GI7'� C�� t3���-0� �d f31D TA BJLATI DN LYNCH8URG CARPETS E A_} HOME IMPROVEMENTS CART 0 CARPET TOWN INC. N0�0 UfY:7 EXTE�tivtc7 L'.' +'T CXTc : +::��) rl'1�i� �7Y DESCRIPTIDty .unrrT �xrErv�FO u�v;rr � �rFNoz:o vv,r^ cx ,! � pp ,.� �,•,.� i . ,a;�; FR �� p � I F MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM 510.86 $673.32 $992.00 53,59}.00 I{ 5961.85 i }, � 62 yds. � CARPETING 0 i { } j � _ 1 �, 118 yds. i CARPETING OF COURT SUPERVISOR'S $}0.86 $1274.20 � $2,222.00 '$2,01.87 AND CLERICAL STAFF OFFICES # ; � � � � � w� TOTAL BID: 1$1,947•5� � 53,214.00 i53,591.ao ',S3,o13.72 _� � � DELIVERY: 15 DAYS 14 DAYS 30 DAYS �� � �, i , �1 f � i i , t i � ; i � I {; BiD PACKETS MAILED TO 8 i � i 1 t • t l `°�" GROSS TD TAL ' r ,~�� r?J�C. i i r rrl Attachment "F" v ra Co Z 41 1 N lz • W � N m � v -v Co n N 3 m r�l x N " • ld C1 3 W Z r- r- a m rn z O ' m_ r p M W zc o lz -� rn ;o O orn > w . C ;0- C) ... m . ' rrn x �. 2X .. CA • -- W x ' R u �1 ti C 7 `~ � K Mf U >a c:�.j Attachment � ♦ 't x N 1 m S Cl ° N o oo N V, -1 o _' > (n Ln m i m lD Cn 3 3 M M z —a T" C) a d •9 a .m m V_ O V 1 70 ' -0 C . M D •► N O ' Z Qrn rn D� v N r r ' r• -fl v, Q Cl o r p n �• ' - z C 2 ti C 7 `~ � K Mf U >a c:�.j SIGNAL NEAOS ' L�� 822 -56 �� �� Feb. 23, 1982 9:30 a.m. Tr= . "�i QTY D�SCR1PT14N r IO Signal Neads I I � I xi {31D TABULATION . ..�..ra.. - -' —�:w ... Traffic & Transpor Signal Engineer. _ X Noy o uH,T E- _---r "'��� ``— ��- .UN1 FXTENDEO UNIT DC�ENOED UNIT XTct�v�a �JN! + � cx • _:� ^� t _.___ $271.00 $2,730.00 $208.00 $2,080.00 1 i ; Bid Packets Hailed:•, 3 � LOW BIDOER: Signal Enginee ing �, a� E U cd +� � �� I i . ! ` - °��� � GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC. �r�-T�TA r.- i i• :, I i I i