2008 04 24 CC Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
April 24, 2008
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on April 24, 2008
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City of Baytown with the following in
attendance:
Lynn Caskey Council Member
Brandon Capetillo Council Member
Sammy Mahan Council Member
Scott Sheley Council Member
Stephen H. DonCarlos Mayor
Garrison C. Brumback City Manager
Robert D. Leiper Deputy City Manager
Kelvin Knauf Assistant City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney
Kaythie Darnell City Clerk
Council Members Lena Yepez and Don Murray were absent.
Mayor DonCarlos called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a quorum present. Council
Member Sheley led the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.
MINUTES
Considered approval of minutes of the April 10, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Council Member Caskey moved that the minutes for the April 10, 2008 regular meeting
be accepted as presented. Council Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried.
RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS
Citizen Communication - Ms. Cindy Coker addressed the City Council concerning the
proposed barge terminal on Cedar Bayou.
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Citizen Communication - Mr. Ken Williamson addressed the City Council concerning the
new curbside recycling of newspapers and the cost.
Citizen Communication - Ms. Tracey S. Wheeler addressed the City Council about
changes in Baytown.
The following citizens registered to speak at the City of Baytown City Council Regular
Meeting:
Linda Cottar, 1204 Mesquite, Baytown, Texas.
Tracey S. Wheeler, 1300 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Texas.
Robert C. Hoskins, 3703 Del Oro Drive, Baytown, Texas.
Gilbert Santana, 3227 Knight Lane, Baytown, Texas.
Peter Buenz, 4730 Gulfway Drive, Baytown, Texas.
Barb Wooster, 3702 Trailwood, Baytown, Texas.
Terry Sain, 4404 Santee Drive, Baytown, Texas.
Mayor DonCarlos presented a proclamation celebrating San Jacinto Day on April 26,
2008.
Richard Rodriguez, Crew Chief, Utility Billing Division, was presented to the City
Council as the Employee of the Month.
Mayor DonCarlos in the absence of State Representative Wayne Smith presented a
Proclamation recognizing Council Member Sammy Mahon.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conducted a public hearing on a proposal re-zoning of 52.7885 acres from Mixed
Use to Neighborhood Conservation.
7:25 P.M. Mayor DonCarlos opened the public hearing.
Mayor DonCarlos requested that City Manager Garry Brumback summarize the subject of
the public hearing.
Mr. Brumback described the public hearing as referencing the application of James
Hutchison for a zoning amendment to reclassify a 52.7885 acre tract of land situated in the
Jacob Armstrong Survey, Abstract 2, Chambers County, Texas, and being all of the
50.4864 acre tract 1 conveyed by David M. Kadjar, Trustee, to J. G. Keeling and Sonya
Keeling by deed dated November 3, 2004 and recorded in volume 735 at page 648 of the
official records of Chambers County, Texas; together with all of that certain 2.3021 acre
tract of land conveyed by Delmar Wayne Brazell to J. G. Keeling and Sonya Keeling by
deed dated November 3, 2004 and recorded in volume 738 at page 160 of the official
records of Chambers County, Texas from Mixed Use to Neighborhood Conservation.
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Staff received a request from James Hutchison for a zoning amendment to reclassify a
52.7885 acre tract of land situated in the Jacob Armstrong Survey, Abstract 2, Chambers
County, Texas, and being all of the 50.4864 acre tract 1 conveyed by David M. Kadjar,
Trustee, to J. G. Keeling and Sonya Keeling by deed dated November 3, 2004 and
recorded in volume 735 at page 648 of the official records of Chambers County, Texas;
together with all of that certain 2.3021 acre tract of land conveyed by Delmar Wayne
Brazell to J. G. Keeling and Sonya Keeling by deed dated November 3, 2004 and recorded
in volume 738 at page 160 of the official records of Chambers County, Texas from Mixed
Use to Neighborhood Conservation. The property has been recently annexed into the city
limits.
There were no citizens requesting to speak at the public hearing.
7:15 P.M. Mayor DonCarlos closed the public hearing.
Conducted a public hearing on a proposed re-zoning of Devinwood Subdivision from
Mixed Used to Neighborhood Conservation.
7:27 P.M. Mayor DonCarlos opened the public hearing.
Mayor DonCarlos requested that City Manager Garry Brumback summarize the subject of
the public hearing.
Mr. Brumback described the public hearing regarding the application of the City of
Baytown for a zoning amendment to reclassify Devinwood Subdivision Phase I, Block I,
Lots 1-29, Block 2, lots 1-20 Block 3, Lots 1-6 and Restrictive Reserve “C”. Devinwood
Phase II, Block 4, Lots 1-47, Block 5, Lots 1-20, Block 6. Lots 1-34, Baytown, Chambers
County, Texas from Mixed Use to Neighborhood Conservation.
The City of Baytown is requesting that the Devinwood Subdivision, a residential
development, be reclassified from Mixed Use to Neighborhood Conservation.
There were no citizens requesting to speak at the public hearing.
7:27 P.M. Mayor DonCarlos closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCES
Considered a zoning map amendment/Ordinance amending the zoning
Map by reclassifying 52.7885 acres from Mixed Use to Neighborhood Conservation.
An ordinance amended the zoning map by reclassifyng a 52.7885 acre tract of land
situated in the Jacob Armstrong Survey, Abstract 2, Chambers County, Texas, and being
all of the 50.4864 acre tract 1 conveyed by David M. Kadjar, Trustee, to J. G. Keeling and
Sonya Keeling by deed dated November 3, 2004 and recorded in volume 735 at page 648
of the official records of Chambers County, Texas; together with all of that certain 2.3021
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acre tract of land conveyed by Delmar Wayne Brazell to J. G. Keeling and Sonya Keeling
by deed dated November 3, 2004 and recorded in volume 738 at page 160 of the official
records of Chambers County, Texas from Mixed Use to Neighborhood Conservation.
This agenda item could not be approved due to the required number of Council Members
voting on amending the zoning map.
Considered a zoning Map Amendment/Ordinance reclassifying the Devinwood
Subdivision from Mixed Use to Neighborhood Conservation.
An ordinance amended the zoning map by reclassifying Devinwood Subdivision Phase I,
Block I, Lots 1-29, Block 2, lots 1-20 Block 3, Lots 1-6 and Restrictive Reserve “C”.
Devinwood Phase II, Block 4, Lots 1-47, Block 5, Lots 1-20, Block 6. Lots 1-34,
Baytown, Chambers County, Texas from Mixed Use to Neighborhood Conservation.
This agenda item could not be approved due to the required number of Council Members
voting on amending the zoning map.
Considered Ordinance 10,875 for the closeout of Lakewood Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation – II & III Project.
Ordinance 10,875 accepted the Lakewood Phase II & III Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Project and approves release of retainage in the amount of $81,545.38 to PM
Construction, Inc. ("PM"). The original contract was awarded to PM for $1,866,804.20
with a contract duration of 210 days. A change order in the amount of $7,653.60 was
processed administratively for casing of sanitary sewer lines passing through the concrete
lined drainage canal. The total contract amount totaled $1,874,457.80. The final project
construction cost totaled $1,630,907.53; this was a cost savings of $243,550.27. The
project was completed in the allotted time. The contractor finished the project with
satisfactory workmanship.
Motion made by Council Member Capetillo approving Ordinance 10,875. Council
Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor
DonCarlos.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE 10,875
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE LAKEWOOD PHASE II & III SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF
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EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 38/100 DOLLARS
($81,545.38) TO PM CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Considered Ordinance 10,876 amending the rabies vaccination requirements.
Ordinance 10,876 amended rabies vaccination requirements to more closely reflect current
state regulations as it relates to the timing and frequency of rabies vaccinations.
Motion made by Council Member Mahan approving Ordinance 10,876. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor
DonCarlos.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE 10,876
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER
14 “ANIMALS,” ARTICLE III “RABIES CONTROL,”SECTION 14-66
“VACCINATION REQUIRED” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO REVISE THE INTERVALS FOR REQUIRED RABIES
VACCINATIONS; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Considered Ordinance 10,877 awarding a construction contract for the new Fire
Station #5.
Ordinance 10,877 awarded a construction contract in the amount of $1,965,500 to SeTEX
Construction Corp., for the new Fire Station #5 Project. The bids include a base bid in the
amount of $1,900,000 and five alternate bid items in the amount of $65,500. The
recommendation is that the contract be awarded with the five alternate bid items. The
scope of work includes a new Fire Station with approximately 10,121 square feet
including sidewalks, site amenities, utilities, paving, storm drainage, and detention. In
addition, the design requirement of a 150 mph wind event will be met. Five bids were
received at the bid opening on March 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The
bid tab and letter of recommendation from the architect are attached. The construction
duration is 310 calendar days.
Motion made by Council Member Capetillo approving Ordinance 10,877. Council
Member Sheley seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor
DonCarlos.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE 10,877
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH SETEX CONSTRUCTION
CORP., FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 5 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
A SUM OF ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,965,500.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Considered Ordinance 10,878 for the renewal of the 2007 mill and overlay contract.
Ordinance 10,878 authorized a one-year renewal of the Annual Mill and Overlay Contract
– 2007 with Angel Brothers Enterprises, LTD.
Motion made by Council Member Sheley approving Ordinance 10,878. Council Member
Caskey seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor
DonCarlos.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE 10,878
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
RENEWING THE ANNUAL MILL AND OVERLAY CONTRACT – 2007 WITH
ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,500,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Considered Ordinance 10,879 awarding a construction contract for NEWWTP
Offsite Phase III.
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Ordinance 10,879 authorized award of a construction contract to Jimerson Underground,
Inc. for the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Offsite Phase III in the amount of
$878,422.00.
Motion made by Council Member Caskey approving Ordinance 10,878. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor
DonCarlos.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE 10,879
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH JIMERSON UNDERGROUND,
INC., FOR THE NORTHEAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OFFSITE
PROJECT, PHASE III; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A SUM OF EIGHT
HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($878,422.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
MOTIONS
Authorized advertisement to take bids for the Streets Phase IV for District 1 and 3
Project.
Motion made by Council Member Capetillo approving Ordinance 10,878. Council
Member Mahan seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor
DonCarlos.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
REPORTS
Accepted the Visioning Report presented by Dr. James Moore resulting from the
visioning work sessions with the City Council and the community.
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The City Council conducted a work session on March 1, 2008 to discuss the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the community. The City Council's work
session was followed up with community work sessions on March 25, 2008 to determine
the citizens' ideas on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The City
Council's ideas were very similar to the citizens ideas. The final report has been prepared
by Dr. James Moore of HDR Engineering and was presented at the meeting for the City
Council's adoption.
Motion made by Council Member Sheley accepting the Visioning Report. Council
Member Caskey seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor
DonCarlos.
Nays: None
The motion carried.
Received the City of Baytown Quarterly Investment Report and Financial Report
for the period ending March 31, 2008 presented by Finance Director Rhonda
Daughtery.
The City of Baytown's Financial and Investment Reports for the quarter ending March 31,
200 were submitted for review. The reports were scheduled to be reviewed by the Council
Finance Subcommittee on April 23, 2008, and the reports will be distributed to council at
the April 24, 2008 council meeting.
No action was taken by the City Council.
CONSENT
Motion made by Council Member Sheley approved Consent Items 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d.
Council Member Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor
DonCarlos.
Nays: None
Considered Ordinance 10,880 accepting the Central District WWTP Rehabilitation
Project and authorizing final payment.
Ordinance 10,880 accepted the Central District WWTP Rehabilitation Project and
approves the release of retainage in the amount of $75,721.20 to CSA Construction,
Inc. The project consisted of the replacement of the sludge collector mechanisms in
Clarifier #1 and #2, rehabilitation and replacement of the head works influent channel
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including bar screens and gates, work to the head works bypass channel, sludge
dewatering conveyor, and electrical improvements to the MCC panel. The original
contract was awarded to CSA for a sum not to exceed $1,508,000.00 and the final contract
amount was $1,514,423.90. A change order for $6,423.90 was done administratively for
additional bar screen fabrication. The contractor’s workmanship was satisfactory.
ORDINANCE 10,880
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE CENTRAL DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUME
OF SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 20/100
DOLLARS ($75,721.20) TO CSA CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR SAID PROJECT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Considered Ordinance 10,881 authorizing a construction management contract for
the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Project with Camp, Dresser, and McKee,
Inc.
Ordinance 10,881 authorized a construction management contract for the Northeast
Wastewater Treatment Plant Project with Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc. ("CDM"), for
the remainder of the construction project. Under the Agreement CDM will monitor the
progress of the construction and the plant start-up to assure conformance with the contract
documents and proper operation of the new facility. For these services, the City will pay
CDM an amount not to exceed $116,600, which includes $106,000 for services and
$10,600 for reimbursables.
ORDINANCE 10,881
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAMP,
DRESSER, AND MCKEE, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RELATING TO THE NORTHEAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($116,600.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Considered Ordinance 10,882 awarding the bid for the annual electrical services
contract in the amount of $200,000.
Ordinance 10,882 awarded the bid for the annual electrical services contract to Baytown
Electric Company, in the amount of $200,000. Invitations to bid were sent to three
suppliers resulting in one response and one no-bid. The annual electrical services contract
is used by all departments for electrical services regarding emergencies, bucket truck
service, repair, new installations, and miscellaneous electrical services. Bucket truck
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service is primarily used by the Parks and Recreation Department. Baytown Electric
Company has performed electrical work for the City for numerous years and continues to
provide excellent service.
ORDINANCE 10,882
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL
ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Considered Ordinance 10,883 awarding the annual electrical motor control center
services contract in the amount of $100,000.
Ordinance 10,883 awarded the annual electrical motor control center services contract to
Baytown Electric Company in the amount of $100,000. Invitations to bid were sent to
three suppliers resulting in one bid and one no-bid. This annual electrical motor control
center services contract is primarily used by the wastewater treatment plants and lift
stations for control panel board electrical work. Specialized knowledge of motor control
centers and electrical equipment is required. Baytown Electric Company provides
excellent service.
ORDINANCE 10,883
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL
ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SERVICES CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN THE AMOUNT OF
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointed Kelly Benavides, Michael Marks, Oshea Spencer and Andy Helms as
Associate Municipal Court Judges for the remainder of the term of office, which
began February 1, 2008, and ends on January 31, 2010.
Considered appointment of Kelly Benavides, Michael Marks, Oshea Spencer and Andy
Helms as Associate Municipal Court Judges for the remainder of the term which
commenced on February 1, 2008, and ends on January 31, 2010. Associate Judges are
only compensated upon serving in the absence of Judge Escalante. However, training
costs will be incurred for each. On February 10, 2005, the City Council appointed Michael
Mark and Oshea Spencer as Associate Municipal Court Judges for a term which expired
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on January 31, 2006. On March 10, 2005, the City Council also appointed Andy Helms
and Kelly Benavides as Associate Municipal Court Judges for the same term. The
Associate Judges are not employees of the City. The Associate Judges serve on a contract
basis to preside over the municipal court and jail dockets to which they have been
assigned by the Municipal Court Judge, to issue warrants and court orders in absence of
the Municipal Court Judge, and to perform other duties required by the Municipal Court
Judge for the operation of the Baytown Municipal Court. The appointment of each
Associate Municipal Court Judge is subject to his/her execution of a contract with the City
and will be for the remainder of the two-year term, which commenced on February 1,
2008, pursuant to Section 24 of the Charter.
The associate judges are usually available only after normal working hours or on
weekends since the associate judges have regular, full-time jobs. Consequently, it is
sometimes difficult to have an associate judge fill in for Judge Escalante when she is not
available. Staff anticipates bringing additional associate municipal court judges to the
City Council for consideration so that the court will have coverage in case of Judge
Escalante's absence during to vacation, training or illness.
Motion made by Council Member Sheley appointing Kelly Benavides, Michael Marks,
Oshea Spencer and Andy Helms as Associate Municipal Court Judges. Council Member
Mahan seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor DonCarlos.
Nays: None
Council Member Capetillo recused himself from the vote, Conflict of Interest Form on
file.
Motion carried.
Considered appointed to the Tow Truck Committee.
The Tow Truck committee is appointed by City Council and is composed of five (5)
citizens who are not in the tow truck business. The Committee meets quarterly to hear
grievances pertaining to enforcement procedures under the tow truck ordinance and to
make recommendations to the City Council on policies needed to regulate tow trucks in
the City. Appointments are generally made in April and are for two year terms.
• Mr. Mitchell Pearce has served as a member of the board since March 8, 2007 and his
current term will expire on April 2008. Mr. Pearce desires re-appointment for the term to
begin April 2008 and end on April 2010.
• Mr. Lee Lombard has served as a member of the board since May 23, 1996 and his
current term will expire April 2008. Establishing contact with Mr. Lombard to determine
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if he desires to be reappointed has been difficult and he has not returned staffs’ phone
calls.
This item will be postponed until the May 8, 2008 City Council Regular Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Public notice is given that the City Council may elect to go into executive session at
any time during the meeting in order to discuss any matters listed on the agenda
when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the
Texas Government Code, and that the City Council specifically expects to go into
executive session on the matters enumerated hereinbelow, if any. In the event the
Council elects to go into executive session regarding an agenda item, the section or
sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive session will be publicly
announced by the presiding officer.
The City Council did not convene into Executive Session.
MANAGER'S REPORT
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The 10 Anniversary Celebration for the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and
Recreation Center.
The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center will celebrate its 10th
anniversary during an public open house.
2008 Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Arbor Day on
Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center.
This year's the Parks and Recreation Department will have Live Oak, Loblolly Pine, Bald
Cypress, Sawtooth Oak, Texas Green Ash, Burr Oak, Red Oak, Chinese Pistache,
Shumard Red Oak, Hackberry and Sweet Gum trees available for public adoption. Over
1,000 one gallon size trees are available this year. The trees will be limited to three (3)
trees per person and will otherwise be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while
the supplies last. This year, volunteers from NRG Texas' Cedar Bayou Electric Generating
Station will be assisting Parks and Recreation employees with the distribution of the trees
along with helpful information on how and where to plant the trees.
The event will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. The Wetlands Center is located at 1724 Market Street.
Auction On-Line
The City of Baytown is currently conducting its first on-line auction of surplus equipment.
Staff is utilizing this format since GCCISD is no longer partnering with the city in the
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annual auction at Stallworth Stadium. GCCISD has also gone to disposing of all surplus
material via on-line auctions. The City of Baytown's current auction runs from April 21st
thru May 6th and can be accessed at www.renebates.com.
ADJOURN
Council Member Caskey moved that the meeting be adjourned. Council Member
Capetillo seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Caskey, Capetillo, Mahan, Sheley and Mayor DonCarlos
Nays: None
The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M..
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Kaythie Darnell, City Clerk