1993 05 06 CC Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 6, 1993
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in special session on
May 6, 1993, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the
following in attendance:
Eva Benavides
David Byford
Ray Swofford
Stephen DonCarlos
Rolland J. Pruett
Pete C. Alfaro
Bobby Rountree
Norman Dykes
Ignacio Ramirez
Eileen P. Hall
Absent: David Byford
Bobby J. Credille
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tempore
City Manager
Asst. City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Council Member
Mayor
The meeting was opened with a quorum present, and Council Member Pruett
offered the invocation, after which the following business was transacted:
Consider Proposed Resolution Canvassing Returns of the Municipal Election Held on
May 1, 1993
City Council canvassed the returns of the May 1, 1993 election as follows:
Eva Benavides
DISTRICT NO. 1
DISTRICT NO. 2
George O. Gotcher, Sr
Rocky Rodriguez
Rolland J. Pruett
166 votes cast
38 votes cast
117 votes cast
395 votes cast
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DISTRICT NO. 3
Bruce E. Swart 204 votes cast
Manuel Escontrias 524 votes cast
Ronald "Butch" Priddy 428 votes cast
Council member DonCarlos moved for adoption of the resolution. Council
member Benavides seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Benavides, Swofford,
DonCarlos and Pruett
Mayor Pro Tempore Alfaro
Nays: None
Resolution No. 1179
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 1 ST OF MAY, 1993, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE COUNCILMEMBERS FROM THE RESPECTIVE
THREE DISTRICTS 1, 2 AND 3; DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION;
FINDING THAT NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION WAS PROPERLY HELD AND THE
RETURNS THEREOF MADE BY THE PROPER OFFICIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Administer Oaths of Office to Newly Elected Council Members.
Ignacio Ramirez, City Attorney, administered the Oaths of Office to Eva
Benavides as newly elected Council member of District 1 and Rolland J. Pruett as
newly elected council member of District 2.
Consider Proposed Ordinance Ordering Special Election for June 5, 1993
Since none of the candidates for Council member - District 3 received a majority
of the votes cast, the administration recommended that the run -off election be held
on June 5, 1993.
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Council member Pruett moved for adoption of the ordinance. Council member
Swofford seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Benavides, Swofford,
DonCarlos and Pruett
Mayor Pro Tempore Alfaro
Nays: None
Ordinance No. 6618
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 5TH DAY
OF JUNE 1993, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCILMEMBER FROM
DISTRICT NO. THREE (3); PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OFFICERS;
DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION;
PRESCRIBING THE HOURS; ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY BALLOT BOARD FOR EARLY BALLOTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE.
Consent Agenda:
Council considered the Consent Agenda as follows:
a. Proposed Ordinance No. 930506 -2 awards the bid for the air
conditioning /heating system for the Police Department and Municipal
Court to Young Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc. in the
amount of $16,800. Invitations to bid were mailed to six suppliers and
we received four bids. The price includes a five year warranty.
The current unit is being replaced by three units with the area divided
into three zones which include the Court Administration Office,
Courtroom, the Municipal Judge's Office and the DWI Testing Room.
We recommend approval.
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b. Proposed Ordinance No. 930506 -3 awards the bid for the annual
polymer sewer hose contract to Naylor Supply Co., Inc. in the amount
of $3,150.00. Invitations to bid were mailed to seven suppliers and we
received four bids and one no -bid. This is for 1,500 feet of one inch
hose rated at 2,500 psi. This hose is used by the Public Works
Department to clean sanitary sewer lines.
We recommend approval.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 930506 -4 awards the bid for an automatic
vacuum for the Parks and Recreation Department to United Industries,
Inc. in the amount of $4,187. Invitations to bid were mailed to nine
suppliers, and we received seven bids.
This is a portable automatic vacuum which will be used at our four pools.
The unit vacuums and filters the water back to the pool. It will save
labor, water and chemicals.
We recommend approval.
d. Proposed Ordinance No. 930506 -5 awards the bid for annual installation
of traffic signal equipment contract to Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. in
the amount of $55,555. Invitations to bid were mailed to two suppliers
and we received one bid. The Traffic Maintenance Co. said our volume
was too small for them to bid competitively.
The contractor will furnish labor and materials to install wood poles, loop
detectors, underground conduit, concrete controller foundations and
labor to install steel poles.
This contractor will be used to install these items at the two signalized
intersections on Massey Tompkins later this year, and the installations
on N. Main, Pruett, Garth and any other new or replacement signal
installations during the year.
Council awarded the bid for materials at your last meeting.
We recommend approval.
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e. Proposed Ordinance No. 930506 -6 awards the bid for fire extinguishers,
hose fittings and valves for the Fire Department to Casco Industries in
the amount of $4,273.55. Invitations to bid were mailed to four
suppliers and we received four bids.
We recommend approval.
Council member DonCarlos moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda Items
"a" through "e." Council member Pruett seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council members Benavides, Swofford,
DonCarlos and Pruett
Mayor Pro Tempore Alfaro
Nays: None
Ordinance No. 6619
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF YOUNG PLUMBING HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING CO., INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AIR
CONDITIONING /HEATING SYSTEM FOR THE BAYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
MUNICIPAL COURT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE
SUM OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS
(516,800.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 930506 -2)
Ordinance No. 6620
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF NAYLOR SUPPLY CO., INC. FOR THE
ANNUAL POLYMER SEWER HOSE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($3,150.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 930506 -3)
Ordinance No. 6621
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF UNITED INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE AUTOMATIC VACUUM AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY -SEVEN
AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($4,187.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. (Proposed
Ordinance No. 930506 -4)
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Ordinance No. 6622
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SUPPLY, INC. FOR
THE ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FIFTY -FIVE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY -FIVE AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($55,555.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 930506 -5)
Ordinance No. 6623
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF CASCO INDUSTRIES FOR THE
PURCHASE OF APPLIANCES, HOSE FITTINGS AND VALVES FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM
OF FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY -THREE AND 55/100 DOLLARS
($4,273.55); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. (Proposed Ordinance No. 930506 -6)
For bid tabulations, see Attachments "A" through "E."
City Manager's Report
CITY PICNIC - Council was reminded of the City Picnic scheduled for May 15,
1993.
POLICY ON POLITICAL SIGNS - Council was provided with a copy of the policy
on removal of political signs placed in city rights of way. He indicated that the staff
would continue this policy unless council had some recommended changes. Council
had no recommended changes.
STATUS ON MAYOR'S TRIAL - The city manager reported that he had spoken
with the Mayor who stated the jury will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. today, and he expects
a verdict today.
CABLE TELEVISION - There has been recent legislation governing cable
television. The city manager has spoken with Mr. Oliver, the Manager of the local TCI
cable office. The company is checking into the new legislation and will provide a copy
of that legislation to the city manager.
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Recess Into Executive Session to Discuss Land Acquisition, Contemplated Litigation
and Pending Litigation
An executive session was not necessary.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be transacted, the special meeting was
adjourned.
LAP,4�
Eileen P. Hall
City Clerk
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
BID TABULATION
TITLE: AIR CONDITIONING /HEATING SYSTEM FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MUNICIPAL COURT
BID NUMBER: 9304 -99
DATE: APRIL 29, 1993 2:00 P.M.
ITEM
QTY
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
YOUNG'S PLUMBING
COX'S AIR CONDITION
BLUE NORTHERN AIR
POLAR AIR HEATING
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
1.
1
EACH
AIR CONDITION /HEATING
16,800.00
17,450.00
19,291.25
21,437.00
OPTIONAL: WARRANTY
1
EACH
FIVE (5) YEAR
INCLUDED
INCLUDED
489.00
750.00
GRAND TOTAL
$16,800.00
17,450.00
19,780.20
22,187.00
DELIVERY
30 DAYS ARO
30 DAYS ARO
30 DAYS ARO
30 DAYS ARO
SUPPLIER LOCATION
BAYTOWN TI.
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HOUSTON, TX.
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BID TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL POLYMER SEWER HOSE CONTRACT
BID NUMBER: 9303 -90
DATE: APRIL 14, 1993 2:00 P.M.
ITEM
QTY
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
NAYLOR SUPPLY CO, INC
UNDERGROUND, INC.
B & W HYDRAULICS, INC
HOSE —TEX
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
1.
150
FEET
POLYMER SEWER HOSE
2.10
3,150.00
2.25
3,375.00
2.59
3,885.00
2.69
4,035.00
DELIVERY
7 DAYS ARO
7 DAYS ARO
7 DAYS ARO
7 DAYS ARO
SUPPLIER LOCATION
PASADENA,
TX.
PEARLAND,
X.
BAYTOWN, TX.
HOUSTON, TX.
LAST
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1.
1500
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2.15
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BID TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT
BID NUMBER: 9303 -88
DATE: APRIL 22, 1993 2:00 P.M.
ITEM
QTY
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
SOUTHWEST SIGNAL
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
SECTION
I
1.
2 EACH
FURNISH & INSTALL
35' WOOD POLES
1,025.00
2,050.00
2.
6 EACH
CONSTRUCT FOUNDATION
I
& INSTALL MAST ARE
POLES
1,925.00
11,550.00
3.
3 EACH
CONSTRUCT FOUNDATION
& INSTALL STRAIN
POLES
1,705.00
5,115.00
4.
4 EACH
CONSTRUCT CONTROLLER
BASE FOUNDATION
1,155.00
4,620.00
5.
500 FEET
FURNISH & INSTALL
CONDUIT TRENCHED
8.80
4,400.00
6.
200 FEET
FURNISH & INSTALL
CONDUIT BORED
20.35
4,070.00
7.
4 EACH
REMOVAL OF OLD WOOD
POLES
550.00
2,200.00
8.
2 EACH
FURNISH & INSTALL
4 -1/2" POLE
880.00
1,760.00
9.
4 EACH
FURNISH & INSTALL
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
960.00
3,840.00
TOTAL SECTION I
39,605.00
SECTION
III
1.
1500 FEET
LOOP DETECTOR /LEAD
IN INSTALLATION
CONCRETE
8.25
12,375.00
2.
500 FEET
LOOP DETECTOR /LEAD
IN INSTALLATION
ASPHALT
7.15
3,575.00
TOTAL SECTION II
15,950.00
GRAND TOTAL
55,555.00
SUPPLIER LOCATION
SO. HOUSTON,
TX.
LAST
YEAR'S PRICES:
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
BID TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT - REBID
BID lIU14BER: 9203 -63
DATE..: APRIL 14, 1992 2:00 P.M.
11
ITEM
QTY
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
SOUTHWEST
SIGNAL
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
SECTION I
1.
2
EACH
FURNISH AND INSTALL
35' WOOD POLES
930.00
1,860.00
2.
4
EACH
CONSTRUCT FOUNDATION
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AND INSTALL MAST ARM
POLES
1,750.00
7,000.00
3.
4
EACH
CONSTRUCT FOUNDATION
AND INSTALL STRAIN
POLES
1,550.00
6,200.00
4.
4
FACH
CONSTRUCT CONTROLLER
BASE FOUNDATION
1,050.00
4,200.00
5.
500
FEET
FURNISH AND INSTALL
CONDUIT- TRENCHED
8.00
4,000.00
6.
200
FEET
FURNISH AND INSTALL
CONDUIT -BORED
18.50
3,700.00
7.
4
EACH
REMOVAL OF OLD WOOD
POLES
500.00
2,000.00
8.
2
EACH
FURNISH AND INSTALL
4 -1/2" POLE.
800.00
1,600.00
CITY OF BAYTOWN
BID TABULATION
TITLE: ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT - REBID
BID NUMBER: 9203 -63
DATE: APRIL 14, 1992 2:00 P.M.
ITEM
QTY
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
SOUTHWEST SIGNAL
PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
SECTION I CONT.
9.
4
EACH
FURNISH AND INSTALL
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
800.00
3,200.00
SECTION II
1. 1500
FEET
LOOP DETECTOR /LEAD
IN INSTALLATION -
CONCRETE
7.50
11,250.00
2.
500
FEET
LOOP DETECTOR /LEAD
IN INSTALLATION -
ASPHALT
6.50
3,250.00
GRAND TOTAL
48,260.00
DELIVERY
14 DAYS ARO
SUPPLIER LOCATION
S. HOUSTONI
TEXAS
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
BID TABULATION
TITLE: APPLIANCES, HOSE FITTINGS, AND VALVES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
BID NUMBER: 9304 -98
DATE: APRIL 27, 1993 2:00 P.M.
IT EM
QTY
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
CASCO INDUSTRIES
DOOLEY TACKABERRY INC.HALPRIN SUPPLY CO.
MILE -HI T EQUIPMENT
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
UNIT PRICE
EXT. PRICE
1.
1
EACH
SWIVEL, CLAPPERED
CONNECTION, 5" STORZ
X (2) 2 1/2" NST.
198.00
198.00
218.78
218.78
181.00
181.00
265.00
265.00
2.
3
EACH
PISTON INTAKE RELIEF
VALVES 5" LOCKING
STORZ X 6" NSTF WITH
STAINLESS STEEL OR
BRASS INTERNAL PARTS
660.00
1,980.00
717.10
2,151.30
735.00
2,205.00
764.00
2,292.00
3.
5
EACH
5" STORZ TO 4 1/2"
FEMALE NATIONAL
STANDARD THREAD
ADAPTER WITH LONG
HANDLES
121.00
605.00
127.05
635.25
110.00
550.00
150.00
750.00
4.
6
EACH
SPANNER SETS WITH
HOLDERS
53.90
323.40
59.55
357.30
49.00
294.00
79.00
474.00
5.
9
EACH
STORZ BLIND CAPS
42.90
386.10
38.80
349.20
38.70
348.30
63.00
567.00
6.
6
EACH
MOUNTING BRACKETS
25.30
151.80
27.95
167.70
23.25
139.50
39.00
234.00
7.
5
EACH
2.5 GALLON, STAINLESS
STEEL, PRESSURE WATER
FIRE EXTINGUISHER I
WITH MOUNTING BRACKET
68.25
341.25
40.00
200.00
38.50
192.50
73.40
367.00
8.
4
SETS
SETS OF TWO (2)
ALUMINUM WHEEL CHOCKS
WITH UNDER -BODY
MOUNTING BRACKETS
72.00
288.00
56.00
224.00
100.75
403.00
254.00
1,016.00
GRAND TOTAL
4,273.55
4,303.53
4,313.30
5,965.00
DELIVERY
30 DAYS ARO
30 DAYS AM
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Sentence decree puts Baytown
mayor out of office, city says
By CINDY HOBSWELL
Houston Chronicle
The judge's signing of a decree
sentencing Baytown Mayor Bobby
Credille for child molestation au-
tomatically ousted him from of-
fice, City Attorney Ignacio Ra-
mirez said Friday.
The City Hall switchboard was
jammed with telephone calls as
anxious residents sought word on
whether Credille could remain in
office despite the conviction.
Ramirez said that Creli le for-
feited his post immediately after
state District Judge Doug Shaver
signed the decree sentencing him
to 10 years' probation and a $10,000
fine.
According to the city charter, a
mayor is removed from office
upon conviction of a felony and is
replaced by the mayor pro tem.
Mayor Pro
Tem Pete Al-
faro wild as-
sume the post __„
as soon as city �M1
officials can
swear him in,
Ramirez said.
He will serve s
the remaining
year on Cre-
dille's term.
A natural- glfaro
ized U.S. citi-
zen, Allure came to this country at
age 15 with his parents, who were
Mexican farm workers. He said he
didn't speak English when he be-
gan school near San Antonio, but
graduated as his high school's
valedictorian and then earned an
electrical engineering degree
from the University, of Taxes.
Alfaro, a 52- year -old Exxon en-
gineering associate, made history
in 1989 as the first minority on the
City Council. He will now plow
new ground as the first minority
mayor since the city incorporated
45 years ago.
The only snag would come if
Credille appeals, which could
mean his conviction is not final.
"We're still researching that
point and will handle it if it hap-
pens," said Ramirez. "As far as I
can determine, we've never had to
remove anyone from office be-
fore."
Credille, 45, owner of a State
Farm Insurance agency and
Greater Baytown Chamber of
Commerce board member, de-
clined comment. He previously
has vowed not to resign.
"I've done nothing wrong," Cre-
dille said shortly before his trial.
"I've served 13 months in Vietnam;
I went through major heart sur-
gery, but I've never faced anything
this terrible."
His Houston attorney, Allen Is-
bell, said Credille has not had time
to consider an appeal.
"I will meet with him next week
to discuss it," Isbell said. "It will
be my recommendation that we do
appeal but I don't know what he
The mayor had come under in-
vestigation less than a month after
taking office last year, when a 7-
year -old girl confided to her
teacher that he had molested her
at his home.
In May 1992, Credille wrested
the mayor's job by a 2 -1 margin
from Emmett Hutto, who had held
the position for a decade. Credille
had previously served as a council-
man for three years.
Hutto said he feels entry for
Credille but hopes he will recog-
nize that it is in the city's but
interest for him to step down if he
chooses to appeal.
"H he is vindicated," Hutto said,
"he can offer himself for the office
again. But the cloud over the city
has got to be lifted. This has put a
damper on what the city is trying
to accomplish."
Yet Jena Shepherd, a Credille
backer and longtime community
activist, said an injustice has been
done.
"My heart is broken over this.
I'm to the point of tears," she said.
"From knowing the man, I believe
he is innocent. I don't believe the
evidence was there to convict,
From the outset, investigators
would not let bar turn the story
around."
Shepherd was referring to the
child's wavering on her story, at
times recanting her charges an the
witness stand and also crying and
saying she was "afraid to tell." The
defense portrayed the child
I hrough day -care workers and
family members as a pathological
liar starved for attention, while
the prosecution said she was being
pressured by her family to change
her story.
However, Baytown police Detec-
tive Gene Parker, who helped in-
vestigate the charges, said he be-
lieves that justice was served.
"I talked to the child and believe
that it happened," he said. "It was
rather obvious that she was being
pressured."
Carole Opryshek, president of
the chamber of commerce, said
the close -knit community is still
reeling from the shock.
"But while this is certainly a
tragedy for all personally in-
volved, we are fortunate to have a
capable city administrative staff
which will allow Baytown to move
forward without interruption," she
said.
Alfaro agreed.
"1 think most people are shacked
and obviously disappointed and
our sympathy goes out to the
family," he said. "But we are
determined to continue moving
forward, and we will."
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Sentence decree puts Baytown
mayor out of office, city says
By CINDY NORSWELL
Houston Chronicle -
The judge's signing of a decree
sentencing Baytown Mayor Bobby
Credille for child molestation au.
tomatically ousted him from of-
fice, City Attorney Ignacio Ra.
mires said Friday.
The City (fall switchboard was
jammed with telephone calls as
anxious residents sought word on
whether Credille could remain in
office despite the conviction.
Ramirez said that Credille for-
feited his post immediately after
state District Judge Doug Shaver
signed the decree sentencing him
to 10 years' probation and a $10,000
fine.
According to the city charter, a
mayor is removed from office
upon conviction of a felony and is
replaced by the mayor pro tem.
-Tem Pete Al-
faro will as-
sume the post
as soon as city
officials can °" "�'
swear him in,
Ramirez said.
He will serve -_
the remaining
year on Cre-
dllle's term.
A natural-
ized U.S. citi-
zen, Alfaro came to this country at
age 15 with his parents, who were
Mexican farm workers. He said he
didn't speak English when he be-
gan school near San Antonio, but
graduated as his high school's
valedictorian and then earned an
electrical engineering degree
from the University of Texas.
Alfaro, a 52- year -old Exxon en-
gineering associate, made history
in 1989 as the first minority on the
City Council. He will now plow
new ground as the first minority
mayor since the city incorporated
45 years ago.
The only snag would came if
Credille appeals, which could
mean his conviction is not final.
"We're still researching that
point and will handle it H it hap -
pew, " mid Ramirez. "As far m I
can determine, we've never had to
remove anyone from office be-
fore."
Credille, 45, owner of a State
Farm Insurance agency and
Greater Baytown Chamber of
Commerce board member, de-
clined comment. He previously
has vowed not to resign.
"I've done nothing wrong," Cre-
dBle said shortly before his trial.
"I've served 13 months in Vietnam;
I went broach main, heart snr-
His Houston attorney, Allen Is.
bell, said Credille has not had time
to consider an appeal.
"I will meet with him next week
to discuss it," Isbell said. "It will
be my recommendation that we do
appeal but I don't know what he
will want to do."
The mayor had come under in.
vestigation less than a month after
taking office last year, when a 7.
year -old girl confided to her
teacher that he had molested her
at his home.
In May 1992, Credille wrested
the mayor's job by a 2 -1 margin
from Emmett Hutto, who had held
the position for a decade. Credille
had previously served as a council.
man for three years.
Hutto said he feels sorry for
Credille but hopes he will recog-
nize that it is in the city's best
interest for him to step down if he
chooses to appeal.
"If he is vindicated," Hutto said,
"he can offer himself for the office
again. But the cloud over the city
has got to be lifted. This has put a
damper on what the city is trying
to accomplish."
Yet Jean Shepherd, a Credille
backer and longtime community
activist, said an injustice has been
done.
"My heart is broken over this.
Pm to the point of tears," she said.
"From knowing the man, I believe
he is innocent. I don't believe the
evidence was there to convict
From the outset, investigators
would not let her turn the story
around:"
Shepherd was referring to the
child's waverine on her story. at
witness stand
sayingshewas
defense port
and
liar
pressured by her family to change
her story.
However, Baytown police Detec-
tive Gene Parker, who helped in-
vestigate the charges, said he be-
lieves that justice was served.
"I talked to the child and believe
that it happened," he said. "It was
rather obvious that she was being
pressured."
Carole Opryshek, president of
the chamber of commerce, said
the close -knit community is still
reeling from the shock.
"But while this is certainly a
tragedy for all personally in-
volved, we are fortunate to have a
capable city administrative staff
which will allow Baytown to move
forward without interruption," she
said.
Alfaro agreed.
"I think most people are shocked
and obviously disappointed and
our sympathy goes out to the
family," he said. "But we are
determined to continue moving
forward, and we will."