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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
July 28, 1983
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session on Thursday, July 28, 1983, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the follow-
ing attendance:
Fred T. Philips Councilman
Jimmy Johnson Councilman -- Absent
Perry M. Simmons Councilman
Roy L. Fuller Councilman
Gerald Dickens Councilman
Mary E. Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tempore
Allen Cannon Mayor -- Absent
Fritz Lanham City Manager
Larry Patterson Assistant City Manager
Randy Strong City Attorney
Eileen P. Hall City Clerk
The meeting was called to order with a quorum present.
After the invocation was offered, the following business was
transacted:
Consider Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held July 14, 1983
Councilman Philips moved for approval of the minutes for
the meeting held July 14, 1983; Councilman Simmons seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller
and Dickens
Nays: None
Abstained: Mayor Pro Tem
Receive Petitions
No petitions were presented.
City Manager's Report
At this point Mayor Pro -Tem Wilbanks congratulated
Councilman Fuller on his election to the 9 -1 -1 Board, repre-
senting the cities other than the City of Houston.
Mr. Lanham congratulated John Rueff, a Parks and Recre-
ation employee, who reacted without regard to his own safety
and rescued Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stephenson from eminent peril
on July 26, 1983. Mr. Rueff was presented a letter of com-
mendation from Mr. Lanham and Mayor Pro Tem Mary E. Wilbanks.
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Mr. Lanham reported that the Administration is working
very hard to complete the budget which will be delivered to
Council on Monday. The Appraisal Review Board will meet
tomorrow, Friday morning, with the industries. If they complete
their work at that time, a more precise assessment figure
for tax purposes will be available.
Monthly Financial Report - Council received copies of
this report. Mr. Lanham reported that the General Fund
Revenues look very good. All but about one half million
dollars was collected the first nine months of the year.
There is no question that the projections on General Fund
Revenue will be reached. The Water Fund is a different
story with frequent rains being the reason for less water
being used. Some expenditures will have to be held back
until this is better resolved.
Council Philips stated that this is not a total negative
effect because the water is not selling but not being bought
either, which is some offset.
Mr. Lanham pointed out that while this is true, we still
have the same'number of employees, equipment, bond payments,
regardless of the amount of water sold. These are fixed
costs, but it is true that we use less chemicals and buy
less water if water is not being used.
At this point, Councilman Philips stated that in looking
over the City Manager's Report, it appears that the cash
flow is in good shape, but licenses and permit fees are low.
He suggested that this is an area that Council should look
at in working on the budget.
Library Board - The Library Board has voted unanimously
to install signs which are a nationally adopted design or
symbol. These signs will be paid for by the Friends of the
Library, and the City is being asked to install them at nine
different locations in the City. The signs direct people
toward the library.
Closing of North Main Street - Following the last
Council meeting, Mr. Angel of Angel Construction was contacted
and did indicate that the day following the meeting, plans
were being made to find an alternative to the closing of
North Main. Mr. Angel has informed the Administration that
the road would not be closed to through traffic during this
construction, but there will be some delays. Flagmen will
be posted at each end of the construction project during
these times, and these delays will be kept at a minimum.
There will be signs put up stating that this is a construction
zone and citizens may wish to use an alternate route by way
of Garth Road. Mr. Angel had stated that once the drainage
system was installed a temporary detour road will be built
which will help to accommodate the traffic. The plans are
to have two lanes of concrete pavement in place by the time
school starts. Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks asked the Council if
this cleared up some of their questions from the last Council
meeting.
Councilman Philips stated that he had received numerous
calls and complaints concerning this project. He felt that
Mr. Angel would be receiving some of these complaints.
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Mr. Angel assured Council that he was aware of the problems
the project was facing, and that he would do everything
possible to keep the closings at a minimum, and provide
every convenience to the residents living in that area.
There will be times, however, when closing will be necessary
because of the type of construction. This project will
involve "wet sand" construction which was not known in the
beginning. This is the main reason for the closing because
of the equipment and procedures this type of construction
requires.
Councilman Fuller interjected at this point that part
of the problem was that in the beginning it was presented
to the Council that the closing of North Main would be for
six weeks. Since this is obviously not the case now, Council
can better accept the situation.
Mr. Angel again assured the Council that he did not want
to deny access to anyone in that area, and he will do every-
thing within reason to make this project run smoothly. He
stated that it will be about a week or two before the heavy
equipment is on the job and closing of any type will be
necessary. He asked if the light on Garth Road and Cedar
Bayou Lynchburg Road could be adjusted so that it will take
more left turn traffic on Garth. Mr. Angel was told that
this could be done.
Drainage Progress Report /Drainage Problems noted July
16, 1983 - Council was provided with copies of these two
reports; the Progress Report listing all the projects which
were completed this year and the ones that are still being
worked on. The second report concerns drainage problems
noted Saturday, July 16, that occurred because of the heavy
rains on that date.
Accident involving City Vehicle - Mr. Lanham reported
to Council that one of the Animal Control Vehicles had been
involved in an accident which totaled that vehicle. The
Administration asked for Council's approval to advertise
for bids to replace this vehicle. Council had no objections.
Hold Public Hearing on Benefits on Rollingbrook Drive Extension
(7:00 p.m.)
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks called the public hearing con-
cerning the paving assessments for property and owners adjacent
to Rollingbrook Extension Drive to order. The Mayor Pro Tem
indicated that everyone present desiring to testify at the
public hearing should sign the register provided in the lobby
since this register would provide the speaking order for
the hearing. She allowed time for those present who had
not registered to do so. Mayor Pro Tem. Wilbanks then asked
all those desiring to speak to rise to be sworn in as
witnesses. After the swearing of the witnesses, Mayor Pro
Tem. Wilbanks explained that approximately three (3) months
ago, City Council initiated a street improvement program
for Rollingbrook Drive Extension between Garth Road and Decker
Drive under the State Paving Assessment Statute. The public
hearing was scheduled to determine the amount of assessments
to be levied against the property abutting the proposed
street improvement, and the owners of such property. The
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City assesses the abutting property and its owners for the
special benefits and enhanced value due to the proposed
street improvements. For the information of those present
to testify, Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks explained that_the
city staff would first present a description of the proposed
project, and its special benefit that results in enhanced
value to abutting property. After each person called to
testify has offered his or her testimony, members of the
Council, abutting property owners or their representatives
may ask questions of that person concerning their testimony.
She explained that all witnesses are subject to cross -exam-
ination. After the City's testimony has been presented,
the abutting property owners or their representatives will
then have the opportunity to testify. Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks
requested that the City Attorney, Randy Strong, proceed with
the City's testimony.
Mr. Strong stated that a map w
table reflecting the various tracts
abutting the street, and those that
the improvement. The City Attorney
of Busch, Hutchison & Associates to
the actual improvements to be done.
as posted behind the Council
and property owners
would be affected by
called Mr. Johnnie Busch,
describe in more detail
Mr. Busch reported that Rollingbrook Drive Extension
is a project that has been planned for a number of years.
It is a connection between Decker Drive and the current
western terminus of Rollingbrook Drive at Garth. This will
enhance the east -west flow of traffic and provide better
access to various parts of town. It will be a heavily
traveled roadway. Mr. Busch reported that the project would
consist of that area from Decker Drive easterly to Goose Creek
stream which would be a divided roadway, and would complete
the project started several years ago by a private developer.
A reinforced concrete bridge would cross Goose Creek Stream.
From Goose Creek Stream to Garth Road there will be a sixty
(60) foot wide roadway with two lanes of traffic in each
direction with a continuous left turn movement in the center.
A storm sewer and drainage system will be constructed in
conjunction with the pavement. The pavement design is
heavier than the usual construction on thoroughfares in Bay-
town. The thickness will be nine (9) inches of reinforced
concrete over lime stabilized subgrade. The total estimated
cost of this project is $2,213,310. The total costs of the
paving items only, which constitutes the paving assessment,
is $825,580. The difference consists of bridge construction
and drainage improvements, outfall ditches; things that are
usually not assessed to abutting property owners. The con-
struction of the bridge is not included in the assessment
figures, only those items that are related to the adjacent
and abutting pavement. The City Attorney interjected at
this point, explaining the figures that Mr. Busch had supplied
to the Council are the maximum amount that may be assessed.
Under state law, one hundred (100 %) percent of curb costs
is assessable and ninety (90 %) percent of the costs of the
pavement may be assessed. 1411k;
Mr. Busch provided Council with a breakdown at this
point. He stated that the maximum assessment rate on the west
side of Goose Creek Stream is $62.54 per front foot. The
east side of Goose Creek Stream is $74.76 per front foot, the
different rates being the different types of construction
involved.
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The City Attorney called Gerald Teel, independent real
estate appraiser. Mr. Teel told Council that this project
was unique in that there is virgin territory involved, and
also it involves much larger tracts of land. Mr. Teel in-
formed Council that in order to establish specific enhancements,
the property is appraised before the project is in place
and again after the project is in place. The difference
between these two figures would be the specific enhancement
to that particular tract of land. He stated that due to
the fact that all of these properties that front along Rolling -
brook Drive are very dissimilar in size, current location
and current access, there will be some significant variances
in the calculations of the specific enhancements to these
properties. Mr. Teel stated that many of these properties
do have access at this point in time. The Busch property,
which is the majority of the property that is crossed by this
project, does have access to Decker Drive, but this improve-
ment will be a major benefit to the property in that it will
open up the property to future development. He stated that
just a minor enhancement on a unit basis will give you a
relatively large front foot measurement. At this point, Mr.
Teel asked Council to look at the packet they had been
provided which presented many of the sales considered in
order to arrive at the value of these properties before
Rollingbrook Drive is in place, and then again after the
project is in place. Mr. Teel gave some examples of enhance-
ments of each of the properties effected by the assessment.
Mr. Strong asked Mr. Teel to go through the charts and
present Council with the total assessment rate for each tract.
Mr. Teel responded that on the assessment roll for the
north side of Rollingbrook Drive, Parcel No. 1, Friendswood
Development, the curb would be $1.50 a linear foot, pavement
would be $196.50, total assessment $198 or $49,401. Parcel
No. 2, Kathryne Bayne, et al, 207.756 acres, $1.50 a linear
foot on curb, $43.50 on paving, a total of $45 or $156,591.
Parcel No. 3, Houston Lighting & Power Co., 2,8324 acres,
curb 0, assessment rate for pavement, 0, total is 0. Parcel
No. 4, Citizens Bank, 9.822 acres, curb $1.50, pavement
$101.50, total $103 or $93,238. On the south side of the
assessment roll, Parcel No. 5, Exxon Corporation, 13.79
acres, curb $1.50, pavement $81.50, total $83 or $59,804.
Parcel No. 6, Kathryne Bayne, et all, 207.75688 acres, $1.50
for curb, $43.50 pavement, total $45 or $155,345. Parcel
No. 7, Houston Lighting & Power, 2.8324 acres, 0. Parcel
No. 8, Rollingbrook Associates, Ltd., 11 acres, $1.50 for
curb, $397.50 for pavement, total $399 or $23,960. Parcel
No. 9 Mr. N. H. Conder, 11.7575 acres, curb $1.50, pavement
$140.50, total $142 or $128,129.
At this point Mr. Strong asked Mr. Teel if these figures
are what has been determined as the special benefits accruing
to each of the properties listed. Mr. Teel responded that
this was correct. Council had no further questions of Mr.
Teel at this time.
Mr. Strong stated that this was all the testimony that
the City had at this time, and requested that Council hear
from the registered individuals.
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Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks called on Richard A. Rosenberg.
Mr. Rosenberg stated that he was the Administrative Manager
of Exxon, U.S.A. Baytown Refinery. He stated that Exxon
does support the concept of assessments for property enhance-
ments to the extent that value is actually added. With this
in mind, Mr. Rosenberg informed Council that he wished to
discuss Exxon's property southeast of Rollingbrook Drive
only. He stated that on the City's flood map, this area is
shown below the 20 foot elevation. At this point Mr. Rosenberg
hander? out contour maps to Council. He pointed out to Council
that most of this area is considerably lower than the 20
feet and regularly floods. His point was that the area would
have to be filled to meet the city's requirements in order
to be developed. This would be costly to the point of not
being feasible, making this property of little or no value,
particularly because of the vast amount of vacant land in
the adjacent immediate area. Mr. Rosenberg told Council that
in considering all the provided data, that Exxon did not
feel that the Rollingbrook Extension would improve or add
value to this tract of their property.
At this time, Mr. Conrad Magouirk of Citizens Bank and
Trust Co. addressed the Council. He stated that he had a
problem in following the logic that this is more enhancement
on a less traveled street than Garth Road was to its property
owners. Mr. Magouirk stated that Citizens Bank was going to
use this property for a bank site and it will not be sold.
He does not feel that just the paving alone of Rollingbrook
Drive is going to enhance the property. However, he stated
that they have no objection to an assessment. He just asks
that these few property owners be treated as fairly as if
there were a lot of property_ owners, and to treat these tax-
payers as fairly as everyone else had been treated.
Mr. John R. Martin addressed the Council. Mr. Martin
is a small owner in the Busch tract. He asked Council to
consider the north side of Goose Creek which regularly floods.
He feels that this drastically reduces the value of the prop-
erty. He went on to point out other areas he felt were
similar to this assessment, such as the extension of Ward
Road from Main Street to Alexander and the extension of Garth
Road from Park to Decker. In both these cases the right of
way was given in exchange for any assessment. Mr. Martin
asked that the Council consider these two past examples in
assessing the Rollingbrook Drive extension property.
Councilman Simmons interjected that in this case there
is no right of way given, it is being purchased.
City Attorney, Randy Strong, recalled Mr. Teel to answer
some of the questions that were being brought up concerning
sea level and elevations.
Mr. Teel stated that any land below 16 feet is not usable
and if it does not have any utility then it does not have
any value, but in assessing this property he looked at the
total acreage involved not just sections. For instance, with
Exxon, he stated that he looked at the entire thirteen acres,
not at a half acre that is below 16 feet.
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Councilman Philips stated at this point that he was
interested in getting just what the assessments were for
Garth Road into this hearing, since this had been referred
to by a couple of the witnesses.
At this point, Council was provided with a copy of the
assessment for Garth Road. Mr. Lanham pointed out that the
maximum assessment shown was $11 through $14.
Mr. Teel interjected here that a good example of infla-
tion since that time would be that the land values along
Garth Road at that time were about five to six thousand
dollars per acre compared to 80,000 to 100,000 dollars an
acre.
Councilman Fuller stated that he still had a question
concerning the assessments on property where part of that
property is below the flood plane. He asked Mr. Teel if
this is taken into consideration when he makes an evaluation.
Mr. Teel stated that he does take this into considera-
tion, even if it is only a half acre. This has to be based
on the percentage of the property under the flood plane
versus the total property.
At this point, Mr. Rosenberg addressed the Council to
make a point of clarification. He stated that concerning
the thirteen acres belonging to Exxon that Mr. Teel had
referred to, there is access to all that acreage except that
one flood prone area, and that is the only area where there
will be any road enhancement. He stated that they feel that
they already have sufficient access to their property through
many other areas. He feels that this reflects the paving
impact on a property that already has access to it.
Mr. Magouirk from Citizens Bank, stated that he had one
point to add concerning inflation -- when you talk about
inflation you have to apply it to what you're talking about.
For instance, he pointed out that light bills have gone up a
lot faster than food bills. He said that they would be
perfectly happy with an assessment which was a percentage of
the paving cost that the Garth Road Assessment was. He
asked that Council look at the Garth Road paving costs, see
what the assessment was, look at paving cost on Rollingbrook,
and assess Citizens Bank that same percentage. He stated
that to apply an inflation factor to the price of some of
the land is not relevent unless you are going to apply it to
everything.
Mr. Strong stated that he wanted to make an additional
comment before the hearing closed. He wanted to make sure
that Council understands everything presented. Mr. Strong
pointed out the comments made by Mr. Teel and other wit-
nesses concerning special benefits. He stated that in the
case of Citizens Bank for instance, the special benefit is
actually in excess of the maximum amount that could be
assessed. There are some unique situations here, and there
will be others where the benefits will be in excess of the
cost of the pavement.
There being no more comments or discussion, Mayor Pro
Tem Wilbanks closed the public hearing on the benefits on
Rollingbrook Drive Extension at 8:19 p.m.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance, levying assessments against
Property Abutting Rollingbrook Drive Extension and the
Owners thereof for the Payment of a part of the costs
Of Improving and Paving said street
Councilman Philips made a motion to table this proposed
ordinance due to the number of questions that have been
raised. He requested that this item be put on the next
agenda. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks
Nays: Councilman Simmons
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks asked at this point if there
were any questions concerning the City Manager's Report
since it was interrupted for the Public Hearing. Councilman
Simmons stated that he had asked the City Manager to look at
the railroad track at Airhart Drive. Mr. Lanham informed
him that he had written a letter to the railroad company but
had not heard from them as yet.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, repealing Chapter 27 (Subdivision)
Of the Code of Ordinances as presently constituted and
Adopting new provisions and repealing Article IV (Fire
Lane Easements), Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances
Mr. Lanham stated that Council had been provided with a
copy of this several weeks ago, and also provided a copy in
the packet which had the recommended changes marked. Bill
Cornelius, Planning and Traffic Department, addressed the
Council presenting a summary of the recommended changes.
These changes are listed in the memorandum attached as
Exhibit "A."
Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller
and Dickens
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3655
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REPEALING ARTICLE IV, "FIRE LANE EASEMENTS," OF
CHAPTER 12: REPEALING CHAPTER 27, "SUBDIVISIONS "; ADOPTING A
NEW CHAPTER 27 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO REGULATE SUBDIVISIONS; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Consider Proposed Ordinance, setting time and place for
Hearing on Annexation of Willow Creek Shopping Center,
Phase II
There will be two hearings on this annexation, one at
the site and one at City Hall. Council scheduled the on-
site hearing for Willow Creek Shopping Center, Phase II for
August 11, 1983, at 5:30 p.m. and the public hearing to be
held at City Hall for August 11, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. Coun-
cilman Dickens moved for the adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller,
and Dickens
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3656
AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF WILLOW CREEK SHOPPING
CENTER, PHASE II; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A SERVICE
PLAN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, awarding the Annual Cast Iron
Castings contract
Bid invitations were sent to seven vendors. Golden
Triangle is low bidder for Item No. 1. Utility Supply is
low bidder on Item 2 and 3. The Administration recommended
approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Fuller recommended approval of the ordinance
awarding the annual cast iron castings contract to the low
bidders. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller
and Dickens
Mayor Pro Tem. Wilbanks
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3657
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE COMPANY
AND UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL CAST IRON CASTINGS
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
OF THE SUM OF NINE THOUSAND EIGHTY EIGHT AND 70/100 ($9,088.70)
DOLLARS.
Bid tabulation attached as Exhibit "B."
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Consider Proposed Ordinance, awarding contract for 1983
Street Improvement Program
Mr. Lanham asked Norman Dykes to address the Council
concerning the bids received for this project. He explained
to Council that the reason they did not have a tabulation
sheet was these bids came in at 10:00 a.m. that morning.
Tabulation for the five bids received follows:
Skrla, Inc. 433,829.50
Brown & Root, Inc. 409,434.95
Able Services, Inc. 396,639,00
Ike Hall 421,924.96
Angel Brothers Enterprises, Inc. 379,912.75
The Administration recommended the contract be awarded
to the low bidder. Funds are budgeted to cover expenditures
for this project. This project consists of reconstruction
and overlay work on approximately seventeen streets in the
city. The completion date is to be approximately seventy -
five working days.
Councilman Philips moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3658
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE 1983 STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, INC.;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
Consider letter from Harris County Flood Control District
Regarding Baker /B-ayway Drainage Ditch
Mr. Lanham informed Council that they had a copy of the
letter concerning the "Super Ditch" received from Mr. Green
in their packet. He pointed out the estimated share of the
costs that the city could be responsible for is $307,500.
Mr. Lanham stated that after receiving this letter he had
visited with Mr. Green to inform him that the city did not
have this kind of money in the bond fund. Mr. Green responded
that he would be willing to recommend to the Commissioners
Court that the County pay the costs initially, and the
City of Baytown agree to pay them back over a period of time.
Mr. Lanham suggested to Council that the city agree to pay
the $107,500 from the bond funds that have been set aside
for this project, and that the city agree to pay $100,000
in the year 84 -85 and in 85 -86. In other words agree to pay
it back over a period of two years. There will be other
funds available from drainage bonds that have not been sold.
Councilman Fuller asked Mr. Lanham how this compared with
the original estimate or projection. Mr. Lanham stated that
this is considerably more, but that the project had grown
considerably.
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Councilman Philips asked that the Council be updated on
this project. Mr. Lanham stated that the Administration
would review the plans with Council at the next meeting.
Councilman Philips moved to authorize the Adminis-
tration to proceed with the County on the basis of a three
year payout. Councilman Dickens seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller
and Dickens
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks
Nays: None
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing the Exchange
Of Easements in Central Heights Park
Randy Strong, City Attorney, addressed the Council on
this item. He stated that there had been some discussion in
the past about consolidating the park property adjacent to
the Central Heights Park. The problem is that the utilities
of Jeter Chapel Church on Spur 201 cross the adjacent park
property to tie in with the service on Atlantic Street. If
the utility poles and overhead wires could be removed, the
two pieces of park property could be used as one park.
Arrangements have been worked out through the title company
allowing the church to give the city a sixteen foot fee
strip in exchange for a ten foot easement across the southern
most part of Central Heights Park. The church will continue
to have an underground water and sewer easement under our
sixteen foot strip, but the city will own it, have surface
rights, and be able to use that large tract as a single park
property. The overhead lines would be moved to the southern
most part of the park where they would not interfere with
the use of the park. The two pieces of the property are
described as Exhibit A which is the ten foot easement that
the city would be giving them and Exhibit B, the sixteen
foot fee strip presently owned by Jeter Chapel.
* * * ** Councilman Dickens moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller
and Dickens
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3659
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
APPROVING AN EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY WITH JETER CHAPEL CHURCH
OF GOD IN CHRIST; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE NECESSARY
INSTRUMENTS FOR SUCH EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN CONDITIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
* * ** *See correction on Page No. 30811 -1
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Consider Appointment to Mechanical Board
Councilman Fuller nominated Tom Hughes, a general
contrator, to a two year term on the Mechanical Board.
Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Pro Tem. Wilbanks
Nays: None
Councilman Simmons congratulated Jo Roosa, Clean City
Coordinator, on her election as Vice President of the Executive
Committee of the Beautify Texas Council. Also, he complimented
Bobby Rountree, Parks and Recreation Department, on the July
4th celebration.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be transacted, the
meeting was adjourned.
day'A 691
Lynda Ifilgore, Deputy ity Clerk
Approved By:
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
Attachment "A"
M E M O R A N D U M
July 27, 1983
TO: Fritz Lanham, City Manager
FROM: Bill Cornelius, Director of Planning and Traffic
SUBJECT: Changes to the Subdivision Regulations
The following information is submitted as a summary of the major changes
in the subdivision regulations.
Article T
The major changes here are the inclusion of three (3) new sections. The
first one puts a potential developer on notice that the Planning Commission
will consider factors that effect entrances, circulation and flow, and
safety for each project that are not specifically covered by Ordinance
requirements.
The other two deal with enforcement and the penalty for violation.
Article II
The changes in this article primarily have to-do with housekeeping. Important
changes have to do with the requirement that the developer or his agent be
present at both meetings of approval. Also the timing and amount of security
in lieu of completing streets, drainage, etc. has been reduced so that all
the major engineering must be completed prior to filing the plat.
The lot-consolidation and lot line adjustment procedures have been reduced
significantly to allow our office to approve these if they are of the most
simple kind.
Article III
The only change in this article was moving the provision of Chapter 12
pertaining to fire lanes for commercial developments. Those developments
that have no requirements for a dedication can be processed in the office
without commission review.
Article IV
Changes here are primarily housekeeping also. Lot sizes have been reduced
for both single and duplex units.
Article V
Minor housekeeping changes in this section and the addition of three (3)
new sections specifying the provision of traffic control devices, cluster
mail facilities and the clearing of all known government liens.
Article VI
The only change here is to standardize the number of plat copies required.
Article VII
The major change in this, article has to do with collector streets and
subgrade stabilization. There will be two classifications of collector,
one for primarily residential and one for primarily commercial traffic.
Stabilization is detailed in the ordinance to clarify what has been city
and engineering 'policy.
The rainfall data was changed.,to those used by.the Flood Control District.
Other changes reflect additional materials that have been found to be
acceptable for construction.
There is a new paragraph making it a violation of the ordinance not to
provide street lighting as required.
CITY • OF BAYTOWN
TITLE:_ ANNUAL CAST IRON CASTINGS CONTRACT BID TA BULAT I O N
BID: #837 -71 ,
DATE: 7 -19 -83 2:00 p.m.
Attachment "8"
ITEM QTY UNIT
DESCRIPTION _
UTILITY SUPPLY
GOLDEN TRIA GL
Nor
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENDED
UNI
EkTENOED
1
80
ea.
Ad'ustible Val
1,642.50
1,040,30
328.50
65.10
1,627.50
126.90
3,172.50
3,172.50
25
—
25
ea.
ea.
ea.
Manhole Rings & Covers - Li ht
eight
Manhole Rings & Covers - Heavy
Manhole Rings & Covers - BoWt
on covers & rings
65.70
65.70
.104.03
2a
10
i
38.52
385.20
66.82.
668.20
b
10
ea.
Manhole Covers Only - Heavy duty
32.85
10
ea.
Manhole Covers Only - Li ht dutyl
Manhole Covers Onl -Heavy Wei
Manhole Covers Only-Water Tight
bolt on lids
32.85
42.80
2
5
10
ea.
49.28
492.80
10
ea.
C
10
ea.
Grate Inlet Castings & Cover-
eavy Weight
39.42
394.20
97.65
976.50
272.60
2. 726.00
32.55
Beaumont
One (1)-Y
One 1 Y
10,455.90
976.50
Texas
r
r
48.00 1, 440.00
White Sunrlv
In Stock
Usual
19,110.60
3 30 ea. Sewer Cleanouts
Supply Point
No. of Days Guranteed
Warranty
GROSS TOTAL
LESS DISCOUNT
NET TOTAL
TER
DELI ; RY
28.47 854.10
Utility Sumly
By Manufac rer
B Manufac rer
9,504.70
As Reaui re
CITY OF BAYTOWN
TITLE- ANNUAL CAST IRON CASTINGS C( .ACT BID TA B ULAT I 0 N
BID: #817 -71
DATE:
7 -19 -83 2:00 p.m. i
ITEM
QTY
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
Western Pipe & Supply
Municipal Pipe
'
NtT
EXTENDED
UNIT
EXTENOEO
UNIT
EXTENDED
UNI
EXTENDED
1
84
ea.
Adjustible Valve Boxes
36.00
2,880.00
NO BID
2a
25
ea.
Manhole Rings & Covers - Light
95.00
2,375.00
25
10
ea.
ea.
Weight
Manhole -
Manhole Rings & Covers - ht
on covers & rings
-JAL on
1,650-00
i
1
b
10
ea.
Manhole Covers Only - Heavy duty
65.00
10
ea.
Manhole Covers Only - Light duty
47.00
4
10
ea.
Manhole Covers Only-Heavy Weigh
10
a.
Manhole Covers Onl -Water Tight
89.00
890.00
bolt on lids
c
10
a.
Grate Inlet Castings & Cover-
115.00
1,150.06
eavy eig t
3
30
ea.
Sewer Cleanouts
42.00
1,260.00
Supply Point
Houston,
Texas
No. of Days Guranteed
One (1) Y
ar
Warranty
Re lace ii
Defective
GROSS TOTAL
LESS DISCOUNT
NET TOTAL
TERMS
DELIVERY
14 470.00
2 Days - 4 Weeks