2001 08 09 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 9, 2001
6:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on August 9, 2001, at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall with the following in attendance:
Mercedes Renteria, III
Council Member
Ronnie Anderson
Council Member
Coleman Godwin
Council Member
Calvin Mundinger
Council Member
Don Murray
Council Member
Scott Sheley
Council Member
Pete C. Alfaro Mayor
Monte Mercer City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. City Attorney
Gary W. Smith City Clerk
The meeting was opened with a quorum present and Council Member Renteria led the pledge of
allegiance and offered the invocation after which the following business was conducted:
Consider approval of minutes of the work sessions held on July 26 and July 31, 2001 and
regular meeting held on July 26, 2001.
Council Member Mundinger moved approval of the minutes of the work sessions held on July 26
and July 31, 2001 and the regular meeting held on July 26. Council Member Godwin seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Sister Libraries Presentation.
The National Commission on Libraries and Information Science joined with the White House to
institute a partnering of libraries in the United States with libraries throughout the world through
a "Sister Library" project. This presentation honors this relationship.
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A delegation representing Sterling Municipal Library has been commissioned to visit our sister
library, Stadtbibliothek Dormagen in Dormagen, Germany. Mayor Alfaro presented the
delegation with two plaques, one for Stadtbibliothek Dormagen and one for the Buergermeister
of Dormagen and Library of Sister City Dormagen, Germany. A plaque was presented to Mayor
Alfaro in recognition of the City's participation.
Citizen Communications:
Emerson C. Biddle, 607 E. Sterling, spoke regarding the TSP Landfill. He questioned TSP's
ability to claim third -party rights, since the Industrial District agreement is between the City and
USX. He said that the citizens should be kept better informed and that agreements of this kind
should be subject to public comment.
Bob Crunk, 201 Timber Lane, spoke regarding the TSP Landfill. He informed council that a
grass -roots petition drive was underway in an attempt to stop the landfill permit process by the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. He requested the temporary use of City -
owned land to mount a sign and banner campaign to inform citizens of the toxic waste hazard, to
make this issue an agenda item at all City Council meetings, thus suspending the 80 hour sign -up
for speakers, and that speakers not be limited to three minutes on this topic, so that experts in the
area will feel free to speak to Council on this subject.
Receive and discuss tax research report prepared by the Taxpayers Research Council.
Mike Shields, of the Baytown -West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation,
introduced Giovanna Swisher, of the Taxpayers Research Council. Ms. Swisher reviewed the
Property Tax Rate Study, which ranked all taxing entities in Texas. She explained that the tax
rate for Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, one of the larger school districts
in the state, is 42 "d of the 1,043 districts in the state. The tax rate for the City of Baytown, the
35`h largest city in the state, is the I I Vh highest of the 1,015 municipalities levying taxes. The
tax rate for Lee College ranked 8`h out of the 51 community colleges studied. Finally, Harris
County's tax rate is 61" out of the 254 counties analyzed. The Taxpayers Research Council
concluded that the Baytown area has the highest tax rate of the entities chosen by the Baytown -
West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation to be analyzed.
The Municipal Series Report studied trends in the general operation and debt over a 5 -year
period. From 1999 to 2000, there was a 4.8% increase in revenue and an approximate 3.7%
increase in expenditures, a 25% growth in both areas due to substantial growth experienced by
the City. She added that a new strength was the increase in governmental revenue and the ability
to attract grants and new programs to the City.
Council Member Murray asked if an attempt had been made to compare services of the various
governmental taxing agencies and draw a correlation between them and their tax rates. Ms.
Swisher replied that no effort had been made to do so.
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Receive and discuss the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report.
Wayne Gray, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board presented the 36`h Annual
Report. He commended Parks and Recreation Director Scott Johnson, Luther Victory and the
Kiwanis Club and thanked City Council for their support of the Board.
Consider Proposed Ordinance 010809 -1, creating Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of
Baytown.
The ordinance creates the Reinvestment Zone consistent with the provisions of Texas Tax Code,
Chapter 311. The proposed Reinvestment Zone comprises approximately 400 acres located
north and west and south and west of the intersection of Garth Road and Interstate Highway 10,
which includes San Jacinto Mall.
The ordinance provides findings that the proposed improvements in the Zone will significantly
enhance the value of all the taxable real property in the proposed zone and will be of general
benefit to the City; that the proposed zone contains a predominance of defective or inadequate
sidewalk and street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or
usefulness; the deterioration of site and other improvements; economic disinvestments and that
the zone is substantially open, vacant, and lacks public water distribution, wastewater collection
and storm drainage facilities, which conditions substantially impair and arrest the sound growth
of the City. The proposed ordinance further finds that the zone is contiguous and within the
corporate limits of the City; the appraised value of the taxable real property within the zone is
not greater than fifteen percent of the total taxable real property in the City and in the industrial
districts created by the City, or greater than fifteen percent of the total taxable real property
within the other taxing entities (Harris County, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School
District, and Lee College); and that development will not occur solely through private investment
in the reasonably foreseeable future. The proposed ordinance creates the zone; creates the Board
of Directors of the zone; provides for the appointment of the Directors; establishes the duration
of the zone; sets the tax increment base for the zone; and creates the tax increment fund for the
collection of incremental tax payments and the payment of project costs.
Notice of the intended creation of the zone was provided to all taxing entities, as required by law.
Presentations concerning the proposed zone were made to Goose Creek Consolidated
Independent School District, Lee College and Hams County. Notice of the public hearing was
published in the Baytown Sun on July 6, 2001, and the public hearing was held on July 26, 2001
to allow all interested persons to speak for or against creation of the proposed zone, its
boundaries, or the concept of tax increment financing; and the owners of property within the
proposed zone were given a reasonable opportunity to protest the inclusion of their property
within the zone. The evidence presented at the public hearing supported the creation of the zone.
No one spoke in opposition to the creation of the zone or the inclusion of his or her property
within the zone.
Council Member Murray moved adoption of the proposed ordinance. Council Member Godwin
seconded the motion.
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Council Member Anderson asked how Council could be assured that the improvements will be
made if the zone is created. Manager Mercer replied that this will be accomplished through the
financing plan, that the sooner a project is complete, the sooner the developer will recoup his
investment. Council Member Murray added that the developer receives no funds until after the
development is completed. Council Member Sheley asked if the City was limited to the base
value of East Point, if no development takes place there. Manager Mercer replied that it was.
Mayor Alfaro reminded Council to submit the names of nominees for appointment to the Board
of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Baytown, by August 21 so that the
appointments may be made at the next Council meeting.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9197
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
DESIGNATING A CONTIGUOUS GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN AS REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF BAYTOWN, FOR
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PURPOSES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 311 OF THE
TEXAS TAX CODE; CREATING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SUCH ZONE;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE REINVESTMENT
ZONE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Ordinance No. 010809 -2, approving Change Order No. 1, final payment
to D. L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc., and acceptance of the Whispering Pines Lift Station and
Force Main Diversion Project.
The contract award amount was $232,740 and the final contract amount is $227,270. This
represents a 2.4% cost savings. The cost savings was largely due to a reduction of 40 linear feet
of 7' /s" HDPE force main pipe not required on the project. Contract original duration was 135
calendar days and the contractor completed the work in 129 calendar days. The contractor's
workmanship was satisfactory. This work was funded by 1998 Certificates of Obligation.
Council Member Anderson moved approval of the proposed ordinance. Council Member
Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 9198
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
D. L. ELLIOTT ENTERPRISES, INC., TO ADJUST THE FINAL UNIT BID QUANTITIES
FOR THE WHISPERING PINES LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN DIVERSION
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TWENTY -TWO
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY -SEVEN AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($22,727.00)
TO D. L. ELLIOTT ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider Proposed Resolution No. 010809 -1 requesting the sheriff or constable to sell
certain property (Brunson Theatre) at a public sale pursuant to Section 34.05(c) of the
Texas Tax Code.
Proposed Resolution No. 010809 -1 requests the sheriff or constable to sell certain property at a
public sale pursuant to Section 34.05(c) of the Texas Tax Code. In 1997, the Legislature
amended the Tax Code to allow taxing entities to sell via a public sale property held by a taxing
entity as a result of the receipt of an insufficient bid at a tax foreclosure sale. At a public sale,
the property will be sold at a public auction at the courthouse door of the county on the first
Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The acceptance of a bid at
such a sale is conclusive and binding on the question of its sufficiency. As such, it is believed
that this process will provide the City an efficient mechanism for (i) returning deteriorated or
unproductive properties to the tax rolls, (ii) enhancing the value of ownership to the properties
neighboring those which have been bid off to the City in tax foreclosure sales, and (iii)
improving the safety and quality of life throughout the City. This resolution authorizes the sale
of the following property:
Property Address:
Legal Description:
Number and Style of Suit:
Date of Tax Foreclosure Sale:
315 W. Texas Avenue
Lots 5, 6, 19 and 20, Block 22, Goose Creek
Cause No. 1996- 14266; Goose Creek
Reperatory Company, Inc.; In the 125`h Judicial
District Court, Harris County, Texas
8/5/97
The right of redemption has expired on the property.
The property contains improvements (old Brunson Theatre).
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Council Member Sheley moved that the item be tabled for 9 -12 months so that alternatives could
be studied. Council Member Renteria seconded the motion. Council Member Mundinger stated
that the private sector should be the initial catalyst and is the best hope for both the old theatre as
well as Texas Avenue as a whole. Council Member Murray agreed, and added that he was
opposed to using the taxpayers' money for this purpose. Mayor Alfaro reminded Council that
there was a significant split in public opinion regarding the use of public funds to renovate the
theatre. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Renteria and Sheley.
Nays: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Murray
Mayor Alfaro.
The motion failed.
Council Member Godwin moved adoption of the proposed resolution. Council Member Murray
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, and Murray
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: Council Members Renteria and Sheley.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1492
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
REQUESTING THE SHERIFF OR CONSTABLE TO SELL CERTAIN PROPERTIES AT A
PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO SECTION 34.05 (C) OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider approval of plans and specifications for Water Service Line Relocation and
approval for advertisement for bids.
The plans and specifications for the Water Service Line Relocation Project require a plumber to
connect water service from the City water meters to the point of entry for each house. Sixty -four
houses on South Burnett, Ward Road, Peggy, Pearl, Ruth and North Sixth Streets will require
new service connections. This work relocates water service from the backyard to the front of the
property to facilitate meter readings and maintenance operations. Estimated construction cost is
$40,765 and will be funded by Water Distribution Systems. Construction duration is expected to
be 45 working days.
Council Member Mundinger moved approval of the plans and specifications and authorization
for advertisement for bid. Council Member Anderson seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
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Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Consent Agenda
a) Proposed Ordinance 010809 -3 sets the date, time and location of a public hearing
on the request of AT &T Wireless Services for a Special Use Permit to locate a
140 -foot monopole tower and antenna at 2301 Decker Drive for August 23, 2001
in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2401 Market Street, at 6:45 p.m.
At its June 20, 2001 meeting, the Growth Management and Development
Advisory Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve the
request for a Special Use Permit for the placement of the 140 -foot monopole
tower and antenna. The property is zoned Mixed Use (MU) and towers are
permitted in the MU district with a Special Use Permit, based on the location of
the tower and the criteria established in the Cable Communication Ordinance.
b) Proposed Ordinance 010809 -4 authorizes the relocation of Wye Drive east of
North Main Street in order to accommodate the expansion of the Public Safety
Complex. The new Municipal Court Building and parking lot for the expanded
facility now occupy the former Wye Drive east of North Main Street. The
relocation of Wye Drive east of North Main Street to the south side of the facility
will allow access to property behind (east) of the complex that is not owned by
the City and is otherwise landlocked.
On July 18, 2001 the Growth Management and Development Advisory
Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve the relocation
of Wye Drive east of North Main Street.
C) Proposed Ordinance 010809 -5 designates a "No Parking Anytime (Tow Away)
Zone" on both sides of Wye Drive east of North Main Street, to prevent motorists
from blocking access for fire vehicles. On July 18, 2001 the Growth Management
and Development Advisory Commission unanimously recommended that City
Council approve both sides of Wye Drive east of North Main Street as a "No
Parking Anytime (Tow Away) Zone."
d) Proposed Ordinance No. 010809 -6 awards the second renewal of the annual
electrical services contract to Baytown Electric in the amount of $100,329.75.
Baytown Electric submitted a written request to renew the current contract with
the allowable June CPIU increase of 3.2 %. All unit pricing was rounded up. This
annual electrical services contract is used by all departments for electrical services
including emergencies, bucket truck service and miscellaneous electrical services.
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The Consumer Price Index for all Urban Areas (CP1U) is an economic indicator
most widely used to measure inflation for prices of goods and services purchased
for consumption by urban households. The CPIU is an average based on the
previous 12 months.
e) Proposed Ordinance No. 010809 -7 awards the second renewal of the annual
electrical motor control center services contract to Baytown Electric in the
amount of $26,754.60. Baytown Electric submitted a written request to renew the
contract with the allowable June 3.2% CPIU increase. This annual electrical
services contract is primarily used by the Wastewater Treatment Plants and Lift
Stations for control panel board electrical work. This contract has been
established to provide services for more complex control panel board type work.
Proposed Ordinance No. 010809 -8 awards the first renewal of the annual hot -mix
asphalt contract to Baytown Asphalt Materials, Inc. in the amount of $58,820.
Baytown Asphalt Materials submitted a written request to renew their current
contract with the allowable Consumer Price Index (CPIU -June) increase of 3.2 %.
The price per ton will be $29.41, an increase of $1.09 over the current contract.
Quantities remain the same. Hot -mix asphalt is picked up at the supplier's plant -
site and used for patching potholes, streets, parking lots, and various other
applications by the Public Works Department.
g) Proposed Ordinance No. 010809 -9 awards the first renewal of the annual fire
hydrants contract to Golden Triangle Pipe in the amount of $16,893. Golden
Triangle Pipe submitted a written request to renew the current contract for the
same pricing, terms and conditions. Quantities remain the same. This contract is
for the fire hydrants furnished and installed within the City of Baytown.
Council Member Murray moved approval of the consent agenda, items a through g. Council
Mundinger seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
The motions carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9199
AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE REQUEST OF AT &T WIRELESS SERVICES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
LOCATE A 140 -FOOT MONOPOLE TOWER AND ANTENNA AT 2301 DECKER DRIVE,
BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9200
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE PORTION OF WYE DRIVE EAST OF
NORTH MAIN STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9201
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A PORTION OF WYE DRIVE AS A NO PARKING AT
ANY TIME (TOW AWAY) ZONE; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND N01100
DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9202
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC FOR THE
ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED TWENTY -NINE AND 75/100 DOLLARS ($100,329.75); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9203
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ELECTRIC FOR THE
ANNUAL ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SERVICES CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF TWENTY -SIX
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY -FOUR AND 60/100 DOLLARS ($26,754.60);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO. 9204
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF BAYTOWN ASPHALT MATERIALS,
INC., FOR THE ANNUAL HOT -MIX ASPHALT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF FIFTY -EIGHT THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY AND N01100 DOLLARS ($58,820.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9205
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE CONTRACT OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE FOR THE
ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANTS CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN, THE SUM OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY -THREE
AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($16,893.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Consider appointment to the Tow Truck Committee.
This item was not ready for consideration.
Consider appointments to the Board of Adjustment.
This item was not ready for consideration.
City Manager's Report
Special Council Meeting - Monday, August 13 - 7:30 a.m.
Hold hearing on the appeal of the decision of the Construction Board of Adjustments and
Appeals on denial of permit for a manufactured home at 1612 W. Gulf.
Mayor Alfaro called to order the hearing on the appeal of the decision of the Construction Board
of Adjustments and Appeals to deny a permit for a manufactured home at 1612 W. Gulf. He
stated that as with all hearings before the City Council, the rules of evidence would be informal;
however, he asked both parties to refrain from using irrelevant or redundant testimony.
Mayor Alfaro swore in all witnesses. He asked for opening statements of three minutes each
from both sides beginning with David Brown, President of Smart Moves Homes.
Mr. Brown contested the decision of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. He said that the
replacement home he had located at 1612 W. Gulf was a vast improvement over the previous
one. He said that he had not been made aware of all the City's permit requirements, and after his
permit was denied, was given the wrong date to appear before the Board for his appeal. He cited
a State law that appears to be at odds with the City's ordinance regarding replacement of a
mobile home.
Kevin Byal, Chief Building Inspector, reviewed the Code requirements, including minimum
width, setback, eave projection, and elevation. Acting Planning Director Kimberly Brooks
explained that staff had discovered many problems with the permit application and had been
unable to contact the owner.
After closing statements, the hearing was closed.
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Consider affirming, reversing, or modifying the decision of the Construction Board of
Adjustments and Appeals on denial of permit for a manufactured home at 1612 W. Gulf.
Council Member Murray moved affirming the decision of the Construction Board of
Adjustments and Appeals on denial of permit for a manufactured home at 1612 W. Gulf.
Council Member Godwin seconded the motion.
Council Member Renteria asked how the City could have a requirement that was at odds with
State Law.
City Attorney Ramirez replied that the State Law to which Mr. Brown referred addresses mobile
homes and the home in question is a manufactured home. He added that, while the City does not
allow mobile homes within the city limits, replacement of a mobile home with a manufactured
home is not prohibited as long as certain requirements are met.
There was further discussion regarding minimum width requirements, the miscommunication
between staff and Mr. Brown, and whether any past variances of this kind had ever been granted.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Godwin, Mundinger, and Murray.
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: Council Members Anderson, Renteria, and Sheley.
The motion carried.
Adjourn.
Council Member Mundinger moved that the meeting adjourn. Council Member Renteria
seconded the motion. The vote follows.
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria, and Sheley
Mayor Alfaro.
Nays: None.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 9, 2001
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in work session on August 9, 2001,
at 6:10 p.m. in the Hullum Conference Room of Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance:
Ronnie Anderson
Council Member
Coleman Godwin
Council Member
Calvin Mundinger
Council Member
Don Murray
Council Member
Mercedes Renteria III
Council Member
Scott Sheley
Council Member
Pete C. Alfaro Mayor
Monte Mercer City Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. City Attorney
Gary W. Smith City Clerk
The meeting was opened with a quorum present after which the following business was
conducted:
Bayland Island update.
City Manager, Monte Mercer, reported that staff had studied the options for development
of Bayland Island. The best option is to engage a consultant with contacts and expertise in
developments similar to the Island. This method will provide the maximum flexibility for
the City. Development can be piecemeal or as a whole. The City can act as the developer
or a third party can.
In response to a question about inquiries related to the development, Mercer reported that
the City had received calls from several individuals or groups.
Council Member Sheley urges sufficient time to allow responses from financially secure,
experienced developers.
Council Member Mundinger stated that the process should not be rushed. The property
and its assets should be preserved in the most advantageous method.
Mercer explained that the expense of the consultant would be borne by the City in response
to a query from Council Member Murray.
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Mayor Alfwo explained that the difference in this effort to develop the Island is the
involvement of the Economic Development Foundation and the use of an experienced
consultant.
Mercer explained that this approach is much broader than prior efforts. The proposals
should be complete and ready for a recommendation to City Council in four to six months.
Council Member Renteria supported the project and encouraged a quality development for
the benefit of the surrounding community and the whole town.
Consider appointments.
Tow Truck Committee —Not ready.
Board of Adjustment —Not ready.
Adjourn.
Council Member Mundinger moved adjournment. Council Member Sheley seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Council Members Anderson, Godwin, Mundinger, Murray, Renteria and
Sheley
Mayor Alfaro
Nays: None.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
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Gary . S ith
City Clerk