1984 07 26 CC Minutes40726 -1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
July 26, 1984
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in
regular session on Thursday, July 26, 1984, at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the
following attendance:
Fred T. Philips Councilman
Jimmy Johnson Councilman
Perry M. Simmons Councilman
Ron Embry Councilman
Roy L. Fuller Councilman
Gerald Dickens Councilman
Allen Cannon Mayor
Fritz Lanham
Larry Patterson
Randy Strong
Eileen P. Hall
The meeting was caller
The invocation was offered
the following business was
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
3 to order with a quorum present.
by Councilman Philips, afterwhich
transacted:
Consider Minutes for Council Meeting Held July 12, 1984
Councilman Fuller moved for approval of the minutes for
the meeting held July 12, 1984; Councilman Dickens seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Simmons, Fuller and
Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Abstained: Council members Johnson and Embry
Receive Petitions
No petitions were presented.
City Manager's Report
Rollingbrook Drive Opening - Council scheduled the
opening of Rollingbrook Drive for 9:00 a.m. on July 31,
1984. Mr. Lanham mentioned that there remains to be done
some minor cleanup work and the bridge railing needs to be
installed, but there is no reason that the roadway can't be
opened. The left turn lane on Rollingbrook Drive (east of
Garth Road) will be opened at the same time that Rolling -
brook Drive (west of Garth) is opened to traffic. Both
these jobs are 99% complete.
Widening of Garth Road at Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road -
The contractor has begun excavation of the shoulder on the
west side.
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West Gulf /West Humble Community Development Project -
The contractor has begun work on the water line.
1984 Street Improvement Program - The contractor has
completed some of the work on this program. On Fleetwood,
curbs are being installed. Last year the street was overlaid
and because of the amount of asphalt that had to be put
down, there was little or no curb remaining; therefore,
curbing was included in this contract. About 60% of the
curb is in place and it looks very good. The people who
live in the area are very pleased with the work. Part of
this contract is the construction of a roadway to the police
radio tower which will be installed on North Main near the
telephone company building. The roadway is necessary for
the contractor to have access to install the tower and also
for the city's use to maintain the tower. That project is
about 50% complete, but if the contractor would be ready to
begin the tower installation, accessibility would be no
problem. Removal of excess base material has begun on
Eleventh Street. Most of that contract involves overlaying
so once the contractor moves in, the work will go quickly,
because probably 75% of the streets that the contractor will
be working on involve an overlay.
Bayway /Baker Drive Ditch - This project is complete
with the exception of some minor cleanup.
Drainage - City crews are about 85% complete on the
work on Danubina. The reason that the work has slowed on
this project is the fact that many utility lines were located
in this area. A drainage system is being installed on
Clayton Street prior to overlaying. That project is about
80% complete.
Lift Station on North Burnett - The contractor has
begun work on the North Burnett lift station. The well has
been raised, the concrete slab has been placed and the
platform support columns have been installed. Work has not
begun on the Roseland Oaks lift station.
Central Sewer District - At the work session with
Council a few weeks ago, the staff discussed improvements
needed in the sanitary sewer system, and the fact that the
city had been notified by EPA that because of the new effluent
limitations that have been imposed on cities and particularly
in the case of the Central District plant, it will be
necessary for the city to construct additional treatment
facilities in order to meet the final effluent limitations.
The present permit allows the city to discharge effluent
that would meet the 20/20 standard. By July 1, 1988, the
city must meet the new standard which is 10/15. Presently,
the plant is operating very close to capacity. In dry
weather, the plant is under the 20/20, but in wet weather
the flow permit is exceeded, plus the plant was not designed
to meet the 10/15 standard. Part of this administrative
order given by the EPA is an order for information. A
criteria is established in terms of the city initating a
study and providing EPA with reports between now and July,
1988 deadline. At a meeting next month, the administration
will be asking for Council authorization to proceed with the
first step of that which is to begin the study. The directive
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states that the city must have the professional capability
to plan, design and contruct the facility to meet the new
criteria. This must be accomlished prior to January 1,
1985. In order for Langford to meet that deadline, work
must begin by September, 1984.
The staff feels that the capacity at that plant should
be increased by about 21000,000 gallons a day and at the
same time the plant should be modified to accomplish the new
criteria established by EPA. This is the only plant at this
time on which that criteria has been placed. In order to be
considered for grant funds, the city must have plans to the
EPA by June, 1985. Failure to acquire grant funds is no
reason for failure to make the adjustment to the plant to
meet the 10/15 criteria. If funding is not received, the
City of Baytown must fund the changes.
Councilman Philips commented that he appreciated the
farsightedness of the staff in making recommendations to
Council so that Baytown hasn't fallen behind in maintenance
of the infrastructure. In an earlier work session, the
administration had addressed Council with the possibility of
EPA funding as well as a plan that would allow the City of
Baytown to effect the necessary changes on its own if
necessary.
Presently, the administration is working on the proposed
budget for 1984 -85 and included in that planning is a bond
sale early in next fiscal year.
Police radio system - Equipment is being received and
fifty (50) of the mobile units have been installed. The
schedule calls for the completion of the entire project by
the end of September.
Questions /Comments of Council
Councilman Johnson called attention to the fact that a
barge terminal is being proposed south of Houston Lighting
and Power Company's plant. Mr. Lanham stated that he had
been advised that a small refinery would be constructed at
that location and the barge terminal would be part of that
construction, but no permit has been requested for this
activity as yet.
Councilman Johnson called attention to the dangerous
situation of dogs on leashes fighting in city parks where
there are large crowds gathered.
He also mentioned that a local used car dealer had
expressed concern with the local savings and loans and
credit unions holding car sales for companies in the car
rental business.
Councilman Embry mentioned that due to the holidays
that fall on Monday, those residents of Baytown scheduled
for trash pickup on Monday and Thursday are penalized and
suggested that scheduled pickup either be rotated from year
to year or that uniform pickup be provided throughout the
week.
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Councilman Embry had also received many calls regarding
the Stauffer Chemical incineration project. The callers
were concerned with whether this operation would be designed
and installed to provide a safe, responsible operation in
Baytown.
Mayor Cannon stated that he was pleased to receive a
letter from Governor White which indicates that the Highway
146 bridge across the Houston Ship Channel at Baytown has
been moved up significantly among the priorities of the
Department of Highways and Public Transportation. However,
he felt that Council should take a strong stand in opposition
to this facility being a toll facility. Council had dis-
cussed this in the past and agreed that due to the fact that
this facility will be utilized as an escape route in the
event of a hurricane, this should never be considered as a
toll facility. Mayor Cannon suggested that the city should
seek input from the Chamber of Commerce prior to forwarding
a letter to the Governor; therefore, he suggested that the
Chamber be contacted and that Council wait a meeting before
deciding what response should be made to the Governor.
Mayor Cannon also mentioned that he would like for the
administration to contact the highway department again con-
cerning two -way traffic on the feeder roads in the vicinity
of San Jacinto Mall.
Mayor Cannon extended on behalf of himself and Council
condolences in the loss of Officer John Rosamond.
Consider Proposed Ordinance, Authorizing Payment to Baytex
Construction Company for Extra Work Completed at Bayway
Drive Under the Harris County Flood Control Contract
This work is an addition to the contract with Harris
County Flood Control District for the Bayway /Baker Road
Drainage Project. Included in the original plans for the
project as work to be paid for by the City of Baytown was
adjustment of utility lines. The county has requested that
the city pay the contractor for the work rather than pay the
county and have the county reimburse the contractor. The
Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
Councilman Fuller moved for adoption of the ordinance;
Councilman Philips seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3907
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BAYTEX CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY FOR THE RELOCATION OF A WATER AND SEWER MAIN DURING
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BAYWAY DRIVE /BAKER ROAD DRAINAGE DITCH
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Consider Approval of the Houston Lighting and Power Street
Lighting Plan for Rollingbrook Drive (West of Garth Road)
The plan requires installation of 33 new metal poles
and converting two existing 16,000 lumen lights to 50,000
lumen. All 35 fixtures will be 50,000 lumen. Installation
cost will be $15,364. At the present rate, annual charges
would be $13,440.
Mr. Lanham also mentioned that on Rollingbrook (east
of Garth) an arm will be added to the existing poles where
the new section is being paved. The lights on this section
will be 25,500 lumen because the street is not very wide,
and those lights will beiin the median. This is not
part of the costs quoted above.
The administration recommended approval of the plan
for lighting Rollingbrook (west of Garth). Mr. Lanham
mentioned that although metal poles are being installed,
there is no guarantee that there will not be wooden poles
installed in the future. Council expressed a desire to
adopt an ordinance or policy that would preclude Houston
Lighting and Power from installing wooden poles along
thoroughfares where the city has paid to have metal poles
installed. Council requested that the city attorney re-
search this question and report back to Council.
Councilman Embry moved to approve the plan as presented
for the lighting of Rollingbrook (west of Garth Road);
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Consider Authorization for Advertisement for Bids to Con-
struct Left Turn Lane at Garth and Sharon and Concrete
Pavement Repairs on Garth Road, Rollingbrook Drive and
North Main at Cedar Bayou Road
The administration requested authorization to advertise
for bids to construct a left turn lane at Garth Road and
Sharon Lane and to make concrete pavement repairs on Garth
Road in three or four places where there are sizeable dips
in the roadway, driving north in the east bound lanes. It
is necessary to remove large sections of the roadway, level
the pavement and repour the concrete. The estimated cost
to make the repairs to Garth Road is about $25,200. The
sewer line basins will be checked as part of this. Rolling -
brook Drive (east of Garth) west bound lanes will be re-
paired to eliminate the roller coaster effect there. The
estimated cost is $81,000. North Main at Cedar Bayou Road,
due to soil expansion, the pavement has expanded which
resulted in a launch ramp effect. The city engineer has
been out to look at the problem and feels that this is a
dangerous situation that needs to be corrected. The north
half of the intersection will be removed and replaced.
Crews will close the intersection down for three or four
days, complete the work and reopen. The city engineer felt
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that this would really be the best way to handle the repair,
since closing only a section and working on that section
would result in several days work, and those traveling
through would be inconvenienced over a longer period of
time.
The administration is recommending that this work be
performed and that the Garth Road at Sharon Lane and Rolling -
brook Drive improvements be funded from bond funds at an
estimated cost of $93,000.
The other two projects would be funded through budgeted
funds for the estimated amount of $44,000.
Councilman Fuller moved to advertise for bids for the
construction of the left turn lane at Garth Road and
Sharon Lane and the concrete work at the other three lo-
cations; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Embry,
Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Councilman Simmons inquired when the drainage project
for Spur 201 in back of Central Heights is to begin. Norman
Dykes, City Engineer /Director of Public Works, responded
that the work on that project will begin in three weeks.
Consider Authorization to Advertise for Bids to Repair Brush
Burner Pit Walls by an Addition of Steel Sheet Piling on
Blower Side and Application of Steel Reinforced Insulating
Concrete on Three Walls
The administration is requesting authorization to ad-
vertise for bids to repair the brush burner pit walls by
addition of steel sheet piling on the blower side and appli-
cation of steel reinforced insulating concrete on three walls.
Based upon earlier experience with the test section of steel
reinforced insulating concrete, it appears that this material
will protect the steel sheet piling satisfactorily. However,
the two steel sheet piling walls that were not repaired
earlier this year have continued to deteriorate. The recom-
mendation is that a combination of repairs be made using an
additional parallel sheet piling back -up wall on the blower
side and complete coverage of the interior wall within the
lumnite /haydite refractory. The estimated cost of this
work is $42,000. Funds to cover this expense will require
a transfer from the contingency account.
Council inquired concerning the previous recommenda-
tion of the administration to use a dragline to place the
brush into the burner. Mr. Dykes explained that the dragline
that had been in use became completely inoperable and was
hauled away by the owner. However, the staff still feels
that this is a workable process and has asked the Army
Surplus to notify a staff member if a dragline should become
available. The brush burner operation saved the city $75,000
in its first year of operation. The brush can be stock
piled until repairs to the pit are made.
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Councilman Philips expressed some concern that
the steel reinforced insulating concrete had only been
used for two weeks, but considered that there would be
a three to four week period before the bid could actually
be let for the repairs, and that period should be sufficient
time to test the material. Therefore, Councilman Philips
moved to authorize the administration to advertise for bids
to repair the brush burner pit walls by an addition of steel
sheet piling on the blower side and application of steel
reinforced insulating concrete on three walls; Councilman
Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Consent Agenda
Council considered the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 40726 -2, will authorize the
final payment to Channel Construction Company,
Inc. for the completion of the 1983 -84 Sanitary
Sewer Sliplining Phase I. Channel Construction
Co., Inc. has satisfactorily completed the work on
this project in accordance with the approved plans
and specifications. The original contract amount
was $39,200. We have executed three change orders.
Change order no. 1 was in the amount of $9,099.
The second change order was for $4,250. The Third
change order was for $12,300, bringing the revised
contract amount to $64,849. The final cost of the
work performed was $63,414. Prior payments made
have totaled $43,128 leaving a balance due of
$20,286. As Council recalls, the work consisted
of sliplining various deteriorated concrete lines
on Sunset Drive in Wynnewood Addition; in the
easement between E. Humble and E. Republic from S.
Sixth St. east to Alexander Drive; the block
between Colby and Adams from Dale Ave. west; and a
segment between Pamela and Inwood from N. Pruett
east. These areas have experienced main line
cave -ins in recent months and the repairs will
provide better service for the affected residents.
We recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance No.
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b. Proposed Ordinance No. 40726 -3, will award the
contract for demolition at 1504 Alabama. Three
bids were received regarding this demolition. K -
Surplus submitted the low bid of $2,170.
We recommend the low bidder, K - R Surplus, be
awarded this contract.
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C. Council is asked to consider the request of Antoine
R. Meullion at 1715 East Archer Road. The city
has water service in that area and Mr. Meullion
has been made aware of all charges and fees that
are expected of him.
We recommend approval of the request for water
service by Antoine R. Meullion at 1715 East Archer
Road.
Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the Consent
Agenda Items a through c; Councilman Dickens seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Embry,
Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 3908
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 1983 -84 SANITARY SEWER SLIPLINING,
PHASE 1; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 40726 -2)
ORDINANCE NO. 3909
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF K - R SURPLUS FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
FOR THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND N01100
($2,170.00) DOLLARS; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. (Proposed Ordinance No. 40726 -3)
For bid tabulations, see Attachment "A."
Consider Appointments to Industrial District Review Board
Councilman Fuller moved to appoint Ron Haddox, Richard
King and Joe Muller to the Industrial District Review Board;
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons, Embry,
Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
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Consider Appointments to Baytown Area Water Authority Board
Councilman Philips moved to reappoint Peter Buenz and
Knox Beavers to the Baytown Area Water Authority Board;
Councilman Embry seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Consider Appointment to Baytown Industrial Development
Corporation Board
This board is comprised of Council members. Since P4s.
Wilbanks is no longer on Council, it is necessary to appoint
another member to the board. Councilman Dickens moved to
appoint Ron Embry to the Baytown Industrial Development
Corporation Board; Councilman Fuller seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Embry
Recess and Reconvene
Mayor Cannon recessed the open meeting into executive
session to discuss contemplated litigation. When the open
meeting reconvened, the following business was transacted:
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 884, Authorizing Participation
in Coalition of Cities with Original Jurisdiction, Docket
No. 5779 Before the Public Utilities Commission
Councilman Dickens moved for the adoption of proposed
Resolution No. 884; Councilman Philips seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Philips, Johnson, Simmons,
Embry, Fuller and Dickens
Mayor Cannon
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 884
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RATIFYING AND
AUTHORIZING ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE COALITION OF CITIES
WITH ORIGINAL JURISDICTION TO INCLUDE DATA SHARING AND
INTERVENTION WITH SAID COALITION IN THE HOUSTON LIGHTI14G
AND POWER COMPANY RATE REQUEST, DOCKET NO. 5779, BEFORE
THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS.
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Comments of Council
Councilman Johnson mentioned the letter Council had received
concerning a drive against 7 -11 Stores for selling pornography.
Councilman Simmons mentioned his trip to New Orleans for
the christening of the Exxon - Baytown tanker. He said that
the ship may be docked in Baytown one day and the rest of
Council could go aboard.
Mayor Cannon mentioned the memorandum from the city attorney
regarding restricting placement of mobile homes. The attorney
advised that if the City of Baytown were to pass an ordinance
restricting placement of mobile homes, it would first have to
find some public concern, such as health, safety, welfare, or
conservation of property values, that must be protected.
Councilman Fuller said that there is much more to the problem
than just mobile home parks and the city attorney is attempting
to develop some data.
Councilman Philips stated that of all the things mentioned
in the memorandum, the thing that he would like the city attorney
to look at is depreciation of property values. Mr. Lanham said
that the administration would look further into the problem.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting
was adjourned.
Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
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BID TABULATION
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1 1504 Alabama
30 days
2,170.00
30 days
3,200.00
30 days
2,810.00
30 days
1 1618 Elm
915.00
30 days
1,900.00
30 days
1,168.00
1 100E W. Main
30 days
790.00
30 days
1,900.00
30 days
1,080.00
1 722 Park St.
30 days
1,710.00
30 days
3,900.00
30 days
3,275.00
1 72011 Park St.
30 days
1,810.00
30 days
2,600.00
30 dyas
2,720.00
1 3518 N. Main
30 days
2,690.00
30 days
4,500.00
30 days
3,815.00