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1982 09 09 CC Minutes20909 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 9, 1982 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thursday, September 9, 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 Mary E. Wilbanks Roy L. Fuller Allen Cannon Absent: Emmett 0. Hutto Fritz Lanham Larry Patterson * Randy Strong Eileen P. Hall Councilman Mayor Pro Tempore Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney 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; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Wilbanks, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson Nays: None Receive Petitions No petitions were presented. City Manager's Report Signal at Garth and Rollingbrook - When Rollingbrook Drive is extended, significant changes will be made in signalization; however, until that time, a detection loop will be installed for the left turn lane so the protected arrow will only operate when vehicles are in the left turn lane. Highway 146 at Fayle Street - The plans of the highway department to resurface Highway 146 between Republic and Ferry Road have been moved to 1983 schedule. * For correction, see Page 20923 -1 20909 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation (Drainage on Alexander Drive) - The highway department has begun work on the drainage ditch south of Highway 146 which drains the Wynnewood Subdivision. West District Wastewater Treatment Plant - The plant has been under test procedures since August 25, 1982 without any major problems. The Administration expects to place the plant in service within the next few weeks. Drainage - Brownwood Drive project has been completed including the berm. Crow Road is about seventy -five (75 %) percent complete and East Homan is about ninety (90 %) percent complete. Craigmont /Ponderosa Water Line Replacement - The contractor has been given a letter from the engineer to commence construction on the project by September 17; pipe is being delivered to the site. Caldwell Street Assessment Program - The contractor has installed ninety -eight (98 %) percent of the storm sewer. 1982 Street Improvement Program - The curb and gutter on Georgia Street is in place; lime stablization has been completed between Louisiana and West Main. On East Wright all the curb and gutter has been replaced and lime stablization has begun. Valley gutters have been replaced on Aron and ninety (90%) percent of the curb and gutters have been replaced. This portion of the project has been delayed somewhat by the necessity to lower the water line between Fourth and Eighth Streets. If the water line is not lowered, the crown of the street would be rather high. Sliplining - Whispering Pines Subdivision was added to 1981 Phase III contract for sliplining. One section of liner has been installed in that area and service connections are being made. That portion of the job should be completed within two weeks. Questions or Comments of Council In response to an inquiry from Councilman Fuller, Mr. Lanham indicated that the Administration has been working with the school system with regard to parents dropping children off on the east side of Bayway Drive and allowing the children_ to cross over. A temporary 20 mph sign between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. has been erected until the school can eliminate that procedure. Councilman Philips suggested that to have the 20 mph speed posted for a four -lane roadway is not proper and perhaps some sort of traffic monitor could be installed to actually stop traffic for the period necessary or perhaps a school crossing guard could be utilized. Mr. Lanham responded that a school crossing guard would be a possibility, but hopefully once the traffic system around the school is worked out, people will not be utilizing Bayway as a dropping off point. 20909 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Councilman Cannon mentioned that the railroad crossing on Decker Drive had been completed. He also inquired concerning the status of the driveway problem on East Lobit. Mr. Lanham stated that Mr. Dykes has tried on several occasions to contact Mr. Burroughs and was unable to do so, but the Administration will continue in that effort. The Administration responded regarding Council inquiry on the status of the sliplining contract for East Texas that that contract had been executed and the work order should be issued next week. Councilman Johnson mentioned that some of the pipe for that project which is being stored on East James Street has slipped into the street. Councilman Cannon mentioned that between Cactus and one of the streets parallelling Cactus there have been a number of stoppages in the main line. The citizen who called stated that the problem seems to be magnified when the city crews go out to flush out the main line. Councilman Cannon inquired if it was possible that that procedure would cause service lines to become clogged. Norman Dykes, Director of Public Works, stated that he was not aware of the problem, but the procedure would not cause the service lines to become clogged. Mr. Dykes will check to determine the problem. Dennis Trigg Will Appear Mr. Trigg's problem was resolved prior to the Council meeting. Receive Report from Appraisal Review Board Ron Haddox, Chairman of the Baytown Appraisal Review Board, reported to Council that the Board had reviewed the tax rolls of the city which consisted of about 19,300 parcels of real estate. The Board heard approximately 59 persons regarding 79 parcels of property. Some changes were made in assessed valuation. The Board did reduce values on Texas Avenue between Whiting Street and Commerce Street. The Board also made recommendation to the tax department that some serious study be given to all property located along Highway 146 /Alexander Drive. The Board felt that some of the values may not be in keeping with sales reported for that area. In addition, the Board brought to the attention of Council that in reviewing properties located in industrial districts that the Board felt that these properties were not being taxed on a realistic basis and were not comparable to similar land values. The Board recommended that Council instruct the tax department for the coming year to look at these land values and update those for the coming year. Mr. Haddox verified that the Board found the industrial district properties to be under valued. 20909 -4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 In response to Council, Mr. Haddox stated that along Alexander /Highway 146 there were no comparable sales to justify values while on Texas Avenue property was offered for less than what was estimated on the tax rolls, but did not sale. Therefore, the Board's decision to lower values for Texas Avenue and the Board's recommendation that the tax department be instructed to give very serious consideration to the Highway 146 /Alexander Drive area. The Board did feel that most homes were valued correctly. Mr. Haddox stated_ that the Board had considered the industrial district properties and felt that the Board had the authority to increase those values, but because of certain notices that must be given to increase values and because the Board felt that the better method would be to call this matter to Council attention to allow time to effect changes within the processes prescribed by law, the Board did not utilize that authority. Representatives of 7 -8 different apartment projects appeared before the Board. The tax department had reviewed extensively apartments and substantial changes had been made from last year. Council extended its appreciation to the Board for its dedication and service to the community. Consider Proposed Ordinance, First Reading on Proposed Annexation of Goose Creek Shopping Center The City Manager explained that a map was posted which indicated the area being proposed for annexation. Public hearings had been held in accordance with state law with no public participation. The Administration recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance on first reading. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Wilbanks, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3454 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF GOOSE CREEK SHOPPING CENTER AND ADJACENT LAND WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Final Payment to McKey Construction for Completion of Contract No. 4 - West District Sewer Improvement The preface indicated that the Administration recommended approval of final payment to McKey Construction for completion of Contract No. 4 - West District Sewer Improvements. The work has been inspected and completed in accordance with plans and specifications with an underrun of $27,000. 20909 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Wilbanks, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 3455 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO MCKEY CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT CO., INC. FOR THE WEST DISTRICT SEWER IMPROVEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of West District Wastewater Treatment Plant and Rest Stop (7:00 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson opened the public hearing on proposed annexation of West District Wastewater Treatment Plant and rest stop. Citizens in the audience were informed that a register had been provided in the hallway for those who desired to speak during the public hearing to sign. He also mentioned that the hearing is provided as a means to receive input concerning the proposed annexation. Copies of the service plan were provided for review by interested parties. The City Manager explained that the proposed annexation involved annexation of the new wastewater treatment facility recently completed along Interstate 10 and the adjacent rest stop. A map of the area being proposed for annexation had been posted in the Council Chamber. The reason for annexation is the need to provide certain city services to the area such as fire and police protection. Councilman Cannon expressed concern with the annexation of the rest stop that is a park area which is utilized by persons for overnight use. He felt that this addition to the city could mean extra calls for the police department along with an increase in crime statistics for Baytown. He requested that the Administration explore the problems and that the county be contacted with regard to the number of calls received for this area. Besides those problems, the city will also need to address whether persons will be allowed to utilize the facility overnight since this practice is prohibited in other parks. There were no persons present expressing a desire to speak, therefore, Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson declared the public hearing to be closed. Receive 1982 Assessed Valuation Report from Tax Assessor The 1982 Assessed Valuation Report as presented to Council by Paul L. Storck is attached to the minutes as Attachment "All. Council had no questions of Mr. Storck. 20909 -6 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Consent Agenda Council did inquire as to the experience with A -1 Home Improvements with regard to demolition contracts. Jack Cramer, Chief Building Inspector, explained that the company had performed other demolition projects for the city on a timely basis and in accordance with specifications. The Administration requested that Consent Agenda Items b, c and d be removed from consideration. The Administration also corrected its recommendation on Item a to Hurricane Industrial. With those corrections, the Administration recommended adoption of the Consent Agenda. Council considered the Consent Agenda as follows: a. Proposed Ordinance No. 20909 -4, will award the contract for the demolition at 104, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138 and 140 North Bayshore Drive. Four (4) bids were received. A -1 Home Improvements submitted the low bid of $8,500 with completion time of 90 days. We recommend the low bidder, Al Home Improvements be awarded this contract. e. Proposed Ordinance No. 20909 -8, will award the contract for the installation of chain link fence at the police compound. This bid was divided into two sections. The first section was for the removal of the old wooden fence. The second was for the installation of the new chain link fence. Eight (8) bids were received. Hurricane Industrial Div. submitted the low bid of $9,060. We recommend the low bidder, Hurricane Industrial Div. be awarded this contract. f. Proposed Ordinance No. 20909 -9, will award the bid for the purchase of steel piling. Five (5) bids were received. L. B. Foster Company submitted the low bid of $14,300.64. We recommend the low bidder, L. B. Foster Company be awarded this contract. g. Mr. Paul C. Govro has requested water and sewer service for his residence at 412 South Road. Initial research indicated Mr. Govro could tie into the City sewer line at this residence, but no water service was available. However, later research indicates he will be able to tie into water service near his home. We recommend approval of Mr. Govro's request for sewer service. We will add an item for consideration of water service to the next agenda. 20909 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Councilman Cannon moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items a, e, f and g; Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Wilbanks, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson Nays: None In response to a comment by Council, Mr. Lanham stated that the Administration recognizes that in some cases more research is necessary before recommending a bidder and that there are times when the process is being rushed. In the future, more time will be allocated to study bid quotes. ORDINANCE NO. 3456 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF A -1 HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED & N01100 ($8,500.00) DOLLARS; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20909 -4) ORDINANCE NO. 3457 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF HURRICANE IND. DIV. FOR CHAIN LINK FENCE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF NINE THOUSAND SIXTY & N01100 ($9,060.00) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20909 -8) ORDINANCE NO. 3458 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF L.B. FOSTER FOR STEEL SHEET PILING AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED & 64/100 ($14,300.64) DOLLARS. (Proposed Ordinance No. 20909 -9) For bid tabulations, see Attachments "B" through "D ". Consider Naming Newly Developed Playground Adjacent to Baytown Area Rehabilitation Center - W. C. Jackson Playground Council and the Baytown Parks Advisory Board have adopted a policy for the naming of parks and parks facilities. The Baytown Parks Advisory Board has utilitzed this policy in recommending that the newly developed playground adjacent to Baytown Area Rehabilitation Center be named W. C. Jackson Playground. The Administration concurred with this recommen- dation. Councilman Simmons moved that the newly developed playground adjacent to Baytown Area Rehabilitation Center be named W. C. Jackson Playground; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Wilbanks, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson Nays: None 20909 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of Baytown Area Water Authority Plant, Love's Truck Stop and Reading Buick (7:15 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson opened the public hearing on proposed annexation of Baytown Area Water Authority Plant, Love's Truck Stop and Reading Buick. He explained that anyone present desiring to speak during the hearing should sign the register in the foyer. A service plan for the area was available to all interested parties. The area being considered for annexation is an area north of Interstate 10 which includes the Baytown Area Water Authority Plant property, Reading Buick and Love's Truck Stop. The developers of Reading Buick and Love's Truck Stop have requested city services. Included in the proposed annexation is a section of Interstate 10 in the vicinity of Thompson Road. Since there were no persons present who indicated a desire to speak, Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson declared the public hearing to be closed. Consider Request of U. S. Steel Concerning Industrial District Contract At the Council meeting of August 26, 1982, Mr. George Bradford, Manager of Taxes, Southern Area for United States Steel Corporation, reported to Council the economic plight of U. S. Steel Texas Works. Mr. Bradford's request was that the 1983 -84 Industrial Payment for U. S. Steel be rolled back to 1975 level. This would result in U. S. Steel payment of $295,847. Using the value placed on U. S. Steel by the Tax Appraisal Board and applying the formula adopted by Council for industrial district payments, U. S. Steel should pay $643,670 in 1983. If U. S. Steel is allowed to pay $295,847, this would represent a difference of $347,823. Council had requested at the last meeting that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Several representatives of U. S. Steel were present to answer questions. Mr. Lanham explained that the practice with regard to industrial district contracts has been just prior to expiration of the contract to submit to the industry a new contract. If there has been a change in policy, the new contract is based on that change. Since Council did adopt a new industrial district formula, that formula was utilized in drafting the new contract for U. S. Steel. U. S. Steel at the last Council meeting made a counter - proposal. Mr. Lanham also pointed out that U. S. Steel mentioned in its presentation at the last Council meeting that some of the economic problems facing U. S. Steel Texas Works developed in 1982. The values presented to the Tax Appraisal Review Board were based on January 1, 1982. If the city continues the present policy of reappraising property, then all industries will be reappraised on January 1, 1983. If there has been a change during the course of a year, that is taken into account on the following January 1. , All property in the city is revalued as of January 1 each year. 20909 -9 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Mr. Richard Lutz appeared as an interested citizen to state that he felt that the request of U. S. Steel should be denied. He mentioned that the American Steel Workers Union has not conceded anything in wage benefits to this point. He stated that at present there are 1,400 employees at U. S. Steel Texas Works and the company is requesting a tax deduction in the amount of $347,823 which would represent $ .12 per employee per hour. If these employees would take a $ 12. per hour reduction the tax reduction would not be necessary. Representatives of U. and office forces at U. S. pay cuts and have foregone persons represent anywhere Mr. L-utz's response to that employees who could take a to represent the request fo S. Steel responded that management Steel Texas Works have taken any increase in salary. Those from 35% to 48% of the work force. was that this would leave 900 -1,000 reduction of $ .16 in salary r reduction in taxes. Councilman Philips stated that if Council were to go along with U. S. Steel's proposal, a tremendous ripple effect would result with very little aid actually afforded U. S. Steel, but which could be very damaging to the City of Baytown. Therefore, Councilman Philips moved to make no change in the City of Baytown's established procedures which are now in place with regard to industrial districts; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Wilbanks, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson Nays: None The City Manager Steel refuse to enter one alternative would if Council would like agenda in this regard. mentioned to Council that should U. S. into the industrial district agreement, be to consider annexation and he inquired to have an item placed on the next Councilman Cannon stated that he felt Council should have an item placed on the next agenda because if the property is not on the tax roll prior to January 1, an entire year will be lost. Council had no objections. Consider Proposed Ordinance, First Reading on General Telephone Company of the Southwest Franchise General Telephone Company of the Southwest has been operating without a franchise within the City of Baytown since 1971. Under the provisions of an ordinance adopted by City Council in 1967, City Council may grant to a firm the right to use the city streets and rights of way in return for payment of two (2%) percent of gross receipts. General Telephone has been paying this user fee. The proposed franchise agreement is similar to other franchises granted to utilities operating within the city limits of Baytown. The proposed agreement provides with regard to service that the company shall be in conformity with the service standards, rules and regulations of the Texas Public Utility Commission since that entity is given that authority by State law. The franchise agreement 20909 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 provides for cash consideration to be paid by the company to the city annually. The proposed contract submitted by the company included payment of four (4 %) percent of the annual gross receipts derived by the Telephone Company from exchange access rates. However, Council may alter that percentage amount. Presently, Houston Lighting and Power Company is paying a franchise fee of four (4 %) percent of the annual gross receipts and Entex is paying three (3 %) percent of the annual gross receipts. Councilman Simmons pointed out that the proposed four (4 %) percent payment is passed on to the customers which means that as telephone rates increase, the city's payment increases. He stated that he was not opposed to the franchise fee concept, but he was opposed to that fee being paid by the consumers as a direct pass through. Councilman Simmons made the motion that action on this matter be deferred until such time as the Council has made every attempt to get legislation adopted that instructs the Public Utility Commission to make Extended Area Service optional and that the franchise fee be absorbed by the company and not a pass through. The City should collect the franchise fee, but that fee should not be a pass through to the consumer. The motion died for lack of second. Hardy White, representative of General Telephone Company, indicated that Council had jurisdiction of whether the city is to have extended area service. The problem with allowing individual preferences with regard to EAS is that then there would be a small group paying for the service which would increase the costs. Councilman Philips stated that a problem Council is faced with is that senior citizens are calling stating that the EAS is not necessary to them. Mr. White stated that the company has approached the PUC with regard to User Sensitive Service which puts the cost on the cost causer. Historically telephone rates have been based on averages, but now the telephone companies and regulatory bodies are having to change that approach and put the costs on the cost causer. The company is attempting to move in that direction. Councilman Philips stated that he felt that if EAS service were made an option, that not as many people would opt out as the company may think and he inquired if Council would instruct the telephone company to make that service optional if the company could live with that decision. Mr. White responded that the company would need a written request from the Council which request would be taken to the company for study. The company would make the study and then bring a proposal back to Council. This is not a short process. Mr. White stated that the PUC establishes the rates, but looks to local governing bodies to establish EAS services, since the PUC would have no means to determine if that service was desired. The company has helped many small communities make surveys to determine the desire of the majority with regard to EAS service. Many cities are approaching the company to expand the calling scope rather than make it smaller. 20909 -11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Mr. Lanham pointed out that when Baytown opted for EAS service, bills were increased from $6.00 to $8.00, but now the cost for providing EAS is 50% of the cost to provide total service. Mr. White stated that several years ago, the costs were calculated on averages, but now the PUC is basing the rate on the calling scope and minutes of use. Studies are made by the company on numbers of minutes of use for these locations. Previously, EAS was calculated on state -wide averages, but now the costs are calculated by community. The reason for this was that cities in other parts of the state which do not have the calling scope of Baytown and other areas were subsidizing these areas. When the PUC looked at EAS on an exchange by exchange basis, they realized that certain areas were using more of the network time than others. That is when the EAS was adjusted for this area. Mr. Lanham stated that the rate that was proposed to the PUC and the calling scope for Baytown is comparable to other cities of Baytown's size and calling scope. Mr. White said that many letters are received by the company from persons on fixed incomes and the company has been making an effort to contact these people to determine if there are ways to reduce the service. For instance, some of these people have an extension phone and the company has inquired if they want to keep that service. Councilman Philips inquired if Council would like to consider at this point having the telephone company investigate having an option and prepare background information so that Council could study it. Councilman Cannon responded that it would be good to have the survey. Councilman Simmons pointed out that the elderly on fixed incomes are the persons who need telephone service the most. Mr. White explained that the company is working on the possibility of metered use of the telephone which would provide a means for people on fixed income to control usage. This method was discussed with PUC this year, but there seemed to be much opposition to the idea. Council talked in terms of holding the franchise fee at the two (2 %) percent and indicated a desire to have a re- opener clause to consider the franchise fee every five years. Steve Donnelly, an interested citizen, mentioned that the cost of the franchise was really not a pass through. Payment is made on annual gross receipts which money is collected over the year; therefore, the company could invest the money and derive interest revenues from that money. He also mentioned that there are exchanges in Pasadena that are long distance from Baytown. Mr. White explained that this area was not included in the original study and in order for that area to be included, the Councils' of Baytown and Pasadena would have to agree that the service would be desirable. 20909 -12 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Councilman Simmons reiterated that he was not opposed to a franchise fee, he is only opposed to that fee being a pass through. Councilman Simmons moved to defer action on the proposed franchise agreement until such time as Council had clarified what was to be included in the agreement for the three required readings; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. Mr. Lanham requested guidance from Council concerning the franchise agreement. He inquired if Council desired to alter the contract to provide a reopener every five years for the franchise agreement or have the reopener only apply to the franchise tax. Councilman Philips stated that he personally desired a reopener only for the franchise tax. Councilman Fuller stated that Council needed to consider the 2% or 4% franchise payment as well. Councilman Simmons withdrew the motion. Councilman Fuller withdrew the second. Councilman Philips moved that the ordinance not be considered for first reading, but rather that the Administration be requested to investigate the inclusion of a clause which would enable the franchise amount to be reconsidered each five years and reset by Council; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. Councilman Fuller clarified that Councilman Philips' motion was based on the assumption that the franchise agreement would be for 25 years; Councilman Philips concurred. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Wilbanks, Fuller and Cannon Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson Nays: None Councilwoman Wilbanks introduced Mr. Floyd Myers, representative of General Telephone of the Southwest, as well as school board member in Clear Lake and representative of the school board on the Board of Directors for H -GAC. Mr. Myers stated that General Telephone needed guidance concerning the franchise payment. Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson stated that the general concensus of Council seemed to be that the 2% franchise fee was acceptable; Council concurred. Hear Report on Billboards The Assistant City Attorney had furnished Council with some guidance regarding outdoor advertising which stated that an ordinance could not be drafted which would eliminate all off - premise advertising, while maintaining on- premise advertising and the ordinance could not be drafted in such a manner that all signs are banned. He suggested that the following regulations would be appropriate: 20909 -13 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 (1) Size, height, load limit; (2) Placement within certain distance of specified structures; (3) Permitting procedures: (4) Electrical requirements; (5) Portable sign placement and construction; (6) Anchoring; (7) Construction types; (8) Spacing between signs; (9) Right of way placement; (10) Traffic obstruction; (11) Moritorium on signs in existence. Council discussed various aspects to a sign ordinance within the perimeters suggested by the legal department. Mr. Lanham then inquired if Council would like the Administration to develop an ordinance regarding outdoor advertising using the following criteria: (1) Safety with respect to wind; (2) Creation of traffic hazards; (3) Location with respect to residential areas; (4) Size, height, and load limits; (5) Provision for appeal to Council. With these guidelines, the Administration will attempt to get a model ordinance to review and develop an ordinance for Council consideration. Non -FAA Regulated Aircraft Councilman Philips mentioned that just about anyone can either make or purchase small aircraft that is made of pipe, cloth and a small engine which can be operated without licensing or any other requirements. Councilman Philips said that he had witnessed an incident where one of these small planes could have crashed or landed in a residential area in which case someone could have been seriously injured. Councilman Philips continued that he would like to ask the Administration to develop an ordinance that would address the regulation of non -FAA regulated aircraft. Councilman Fuller mentioned that there had been an article in the paper which indicated that the FAA is establishing federal regulations on the use and weight of such aircraft. Mr. Lanham stated that the City of Baytown presently has in place an ordinance addressing aircraft. The legal department will review and develop an opinion. 20909 -14 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - September 9, 1982 Ad j ourn There being no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned. P Y4�-- P. Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk I ATTACHMENT "A" Appraisal Review Board § City of Baytown, Texas 3 ORDER APPROVING APPRAISAL RECORDS After reviewing the appraisal records of the City of Baytown Appraisal District and hearing and determining all taxpayer pro- tests and taxing unit challenges which were properly brought be- fore the Appraisal Review Board in accordance with the Texas Pro- perty Tax Code, the Board, with a quorum present, has determined that the appraisal records should be approved as changed by Board orders duly filed with the Chief Appraiser. It is therefore ORDERED that the appraisal records as changed are approved, and constitute the appraisal roll for the City of Baytown Appraisal District. The approved appraisal records are attached to this Order and are incorporated herein by reference the same as if fully copied and set forth at length. _ 1982 TAX APPRAISAL ROLL 1, Paul L. Storck, Tax Assessor /Collector, for the City of Baytown, hereby submit the appraisal roll for the year 1982. The total appraised value of all property is - $ 1,797,799,035. The total assessed value of all property is - $ 1,634,395,940. The total taxable value of all property is - $ 1,634,395,940. As you will note from the attachment the 1982 total assessed value of all property ($1,634,395,940) exceeded the previous year ($1,592,243,550) by $42,042,390 or approximately 2� %.• The 1982 assessed value of real estate ($1,027,271,385) exceeded the previous year($943,650,030) by $83,621,355 or approximately 8 %. The increase in real estate value is due primarily to the increased value of residential frame dwellings and new construction. The Thomas Y. Pickett Company appraised the following properties: oil producing, mineral, utilities, pipelines and industrial. The tax department in 1982 -83 will concentrate on 3 areas - personal property, mobile homes and new construction and add -ons. Additional effort will be spent collecting sales data and adjusting values where necessary. A.study will be made of land values of the following streets - Highway 146, East and West Texas Avenues, Garth Road and North Main. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF BAYTOWN I, Paul L. Storck, Tax Assessor of the City of Baytown, Texas, do solemnly swear that the tax ledger for the tax year 1982 makes up a correct and full list of the real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Baytown so far as I have been able to ascertain the same, that I have sworn every person listing property to me in the City of Baytown or caused the same to be done in manner and form as provided by law, and that the assessed value -set down in the ledgers defining the several kinds and descriptions of property is the true and correct valuation thereof as ascertained by law, and the tabular statement returned is correct, as I verily believe. AUL Lr. STORCK, TAX ASSESSOR /COLLECTOR SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED before me, the undersigned authority on this day o 1982. Z4 ) � A ARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR HARRIS COUNTY Demolition of Structures (D: 782 -27 4 TE :8 -24 -82 VI ! I VI Lir't 1 1 V vv lv Attachment "B" BID TABULA TION V V.. O CA TIO Ed Shook H.B. llamilton Luckett Const. Co. A -1 Home Impv. COMPLETION COMPLETION COMPLETION COMPLETION COMPLETION COMPL1'riON T Y, TIME PRICE TIME PRICE TIME PRICE TIME PRICE TIME PRICE 'rlME Plt 1 104 N. Bayshore 30 days $4,000 30 days $5,000 30 days $1,600 1 130 N. Bayshore 30 days $4,000 30 days $5,000 30*days $1,200 1 132 N. Bayshore 30 days $4,000 30 days $5,000 30 days $1,200 1 134 N. Bayshore 30 days $4,000 30 days $5,000 30 days $1,200 1 136 N. Bayshore 30 days $4,000 30 days $5,000 30'days $1,200 1 138 N. Bayshore 30 days $4,000 30 days. $5,000 30 days' $1,200 1 140 N. Bayshore 30 days $4,000. 30 days $5;000 30 days:: $1,400 PACKAGE DEAL 90 days $28,000 90 days- •,•$3$,000 90 days $12,600 90 days $8,500 ALL kBOVE STRUCTURES WILL -BE BI SEPL'LATE AND ALSO AS A PACKAGE. 30 D YS PER STRUCTURE 90 U YS ON PACKAGE DEAL V.. FL INSTALLATION OF CHAIN LINK FENCE 0: #828-89 TE: 'September 2, 1982 2:00 P.H. PAGE I of 2 CITY Off BAYTOWAI E31D TABULATION i Attachment "C" '1�i QTY DESCRIPTION ASTRO FENCE CO. FOSTER FENCE TITAN FENCE SUPPLY PLANTATION FENCE CROSBY FENCE urr:r .un11r EXTENDED w�r�r ExrEN17ff7 vIV1r xr D-D UNrr ExrC:.��� INSTALLATION OF CHAIN LINK FENCE,. per specifications.' 1 LOT Removal of Old Woodfrn Fence, per $1,567.50 $2,196.00 $2,500.00 I $968.00 I $1,893. ispecifications. I '.. LOT Installation of New Chain Link $8,823.50 I $10,895.00 1$10,300.00 .$12;331.00 $19,800. with redwood slats around the Police Dept. impounded area,' er 1 attached specifications. _ I !!$21.693. I. LOT Removal of Old Wooden Fence and $10,391.00 $13,091.00 $12,800.00 $13,099.00 the Installation of New Chain Link Fence with redwood slats per specifications, DELIVERY; ; 10 DAYS + 30 DAYS 45 DAYS .- 30 DAYS 45 DAYS I f GROSS TOTAL LESS. DISC NET �,- TA L N -I TL `: INSTALLATION OF CHAIN LINK FENCE 31 D: #828 -89 )ATE Se}tember 2, 1982 2;00 P.M. CITY Or BAYTOWN .I3ID' TABULATION PAGE 2 of 2 91 TE1�I QTY DESCRIPTION JOE REEVES CONST, HURRICANE INO DI'V,. CREATIVE FENCING -UMT EXTENDED UNIT I EtTENDED UNlr EX ND D UNIT Exr::rr� �J u:�: T � E:C: R Q PRICE P P .r C F pA r^ ^a rc o, INSTALLATION OF CHAIN LINK FENCE, I CONTINUED: I � 1. LOT Removal of Old Wooden Fences per *$400100. $927, $349.QQ• l I �' specifications, I 2. LOT Installation of New Chain Link with $9,926,00 I 8 $5,6255.00 redwood slats around the Po'lic Dept. impounded area, per attached specifications. 3. LOT Removal of Old Wooden Fence and the $1Q,326,00 $91060,00 $1,974.00 installation of New Chain - Link Fence with redwood slats, per specifications, t ! DELCVERY: ' 15 DAYS 130 DAYS l014 DAY WANTS ALL - -'. DOES MEE SPECS, - *WANTS ALL OR NOTHING BID. COATED OR NOIHING BID. 1 i ALUMINUM GALVANIZED STEEL. GROSS TOTAL LESS DISC NET TOTAL rlC1- ruCf?,1 L N � z w w o or I O � z O �o LU CL v; C1 N U 0p ,4 14 X w tw °: U c• Q J a� m Cn z z ,-1 a c LL- Cn A {!1 L e0 O% , p o ca W Z w 0 O U � O S LU z w cn o w z +' c CO E• a � }-+ E w Q H . z a O cn A Cl C) Ld O N .7 cn ca z co > C -+ p., a N -+ y N r{ LL � rm z L N � z w w O w or I O � z O W ai LU CL v; C1 N U 0p _ L N � z w w O w a Q z O W ai LU CL C1 N U 0p _ tw °: U Q J m Cn ,-1 a LL- Cn {!1 L e0 O% J" 0 p o ca W Z w 0 O U wk N L O LU CO � a � L N � z w w a o� >r CL C1 N U 0p _ tw °: U ,-1 a Cn {!1 L e0 d cn f� rl 1 qu CO O L N •• v 0 C] v Uj LL rl L C L E J QUJ -' o - - Ocnr -- uJZc 20909 -1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 9, 1982 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on Thursday, September 9, 1982, at 5:45 p.m. at the Administration Building on site of the Baytown Area Water Authority Plant at 7425 Thompson Road with the following attendance: Fred T. Philips Jimmy Johnson Perry M. Simmons Mary E. Wilbanks Roy L. Fuller Allen Cannon Absent: Emmett 0. Hutto Fritz Lanham Larry Patterson Danny Jackson Eileen P. Hall Councilman Mayor Pro Tempore Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Attorney City Clerk The meeting was called to order with a quorum present, and the following business was conducted: Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of Baytown Area Water Authority, Reading Buick and Love's Truck Stop Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson declared the public hearing on proposed annexation of Baytown Area Water Authority, Reading Buick and Love's Truck Stop to be open. He explained that a register had been prepared to allow anyone desiring to testify an opportunity to be heard. There was no one present expressing a desire to be heard. The City Manager described the area being proposed for annexation as depicted on a map which was available for inspection. The City Manager also had several copies of the service plan available for any interested person to review. The City of Baytown is proposing to annex approximately 104.252 acres. The City has received a request in writing from the General Manager of the Baytown Area Water Authority requesting annexation. There being no one present expressing a desire to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Since there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk 20909 -1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 9, 1982 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on Thursday, September 9, 1982, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building on site of the West District Wastewater Treatment Plant at Decker Drive and Interstate 10 with the following attendance: Fred T. Philips Jimmy Johnson Perry M. Simmons Mary E. Wilbanks Roy L. Fuller Allen Cannon Absent: Emmett O. Hutto Fritz Lanham Larry Patterson Danny Jackson Eileen P. Hall Councilman May Pro Tempore Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Attorney City Clerk The meeting was called to order with a quorum present, and the following business was conducted: Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of West District Wastewater Treatment Plant and Rest Stop Mayor Pro Tempore Johnson declared the public hearing on proposed annexation of West District Wastewater Treatment Plant and Rest Stop to be open. He explained that a register had been prepared to allow anyone desiring to testify an opportunity to be heard. There was no one present indicating a desire to be heard. The City Manager described the area being proposed for annexation as depicted on a map which was available for inspection. The City Manager had available copies of the proposed service plan for the area for any interested person to review. The City of Baytown is proposing to annex approximately 23.150 acres. There being no one present expressing a desire to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Since there was no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. �I I . 54�� '/0 'a:Z2 e Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk