THIS ITEM IS JOINED IN PROGRESS Fire Chief Shon Blake will present the Council with an overview of the future of the Baytown Fire and EMS Department.
Police Chief Keith Dougherty will present the Council with an overview of the future of the Baytown Police Department.
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, District No. Five
1. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ladd N. Puskus, Vice President of the Cedar Bayou Friends organization has requested to appear before the Council to express their appreciation for the City's support for the first annual Cedar Bayou Voyager canoe/kayak event that occurred on Saturday, October 10th, 2015.
Present a Proclamation designating November 2 - 6, 2015, as Municipal Courts Week in Baytown.
Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their years of service (5, 10, 15, plus years).
2. ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 206.35 ACRES OF LAND
Conduct the second public hearing concerning the request for the involuntary annexation of approximately 206.35 acres situated in the George Ellis Survey, Abstract 21, for multiple sites located on the east side of North Main, from the East Freeway to Wallisville Road, and the right-of-way along N. Main and a portion of Wallisville Road, Harris County, Texas.
3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with Exxon Mobil Corporation.
Consider an ordinance authorizing granting a variance from the distance, insurance, bond and fee requirements contained in the Live Outdoor Exhibition Ordinance to Ms. Shirley Painter for her Gospel Light Night Event located at 205 W. Defee St. to be held on October 31, 2015, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and exempting such event from the application of the City’s Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance.
4. HARRIS COUNTY MUD NO. 528
a. Consider a resolution granting consent to the creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 528 and the inclusion therein of additional territory in the Tri-City Beach/HWY 146 area.
5. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Consider a resolution designating a representative and an alternate for the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2016.
Consider a resolution granting a variance to the Tax Abatement Guidelines to SBE Chemical Partners I LLC, to allow the abatement to commence post-construction contingent upon Council's creation of the SBE Chemical Partners I Reinvestment Zone and Council's approval of the corresponding tax abatement agreement.
6. DISCUSSIONS
Discuss the future of the Brunson Theater and the Citizen's Bank Building on Texas Avenue.
7. REPORTS
Receive a report from the Economic Development Alliance regarding Year Two of the Economic Development Services Agreement for Tourism and Promotional Services 2013-2016.
Receive the City of Baytown's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2015.
Receive a report regarding utility billing methods and resulting utility charges.
CONSENT All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) Crafco Liquid Asphalt Machine and one (1) Crafco Router through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of eleven (11) Ford trucks for Public Works and BAWA through BuyBoard.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) Ditch Witch RT45 Ride-On Trencher through Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Repair Clamps Contract with ACT Pipe and Supply.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of playground equipment for the year 2016 from Total Recreation Products, Inc., representing GameTime Play Equipment through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board).
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate contracts with Texas Sounds Entertainment for musical and emcee performances for the City of Baytown's 2016, July 3rd and 4th Celebrations and Grito Fest.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing a services agreement with the Baytown Area Water Authority, Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 27, and General Industrial Polymers, LLC, regarding utility, plan review, and development services.
h. Consider an ordinance approving the Professional Service Agreement between the Baytown Area Water Authority and Shrader Engineering, Inc., for the design and implementation of the BAWA SCADA Upgrade Project.
i. Consider an ordinance rejecting the bid for the Annual Concrete Work Contract received on October 9, 2015.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) Pierce Quantum Pumper Truck for the Fire Department through the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
k. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Large Meter Testing of Neptune Meters Contract to Southern Flowmeter, Inc.
l. Consider an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of the City’s interest of a portion of an underground 16 foot utility easement dedicated by H.C.C.F. No., H-002699, located on the west side of Eastpoint Boulevard, addressed as 7447 Eastpoint Boulevard, to the property owner Stanmore/ADEF Baytown, LP.
MANAGER'S REPORT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council of the City of Baytown may receive a report about items of community interest from City staff and/or a member of the City Council, but no action or possible action shall be taken or discussed concerning the subject of such report, except as provided by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code.
a. The Annual Heritage Scaritage Festival will be held at the Republic of Texas Plaza on Saturday, October 31, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
b. The Annual Veteran's Day Service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza located at Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 11:00 a.m.
c. The City of Baytown's five spray parks will close for the winter on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 8:00 p.m.
d. The Annual Nurture Nature Festival will be held at the Baytown Nature Center on Saturday, November 7, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oct 22, 2015 BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THIS ITEM IS JOINED IN PROGRESS Fire Chief Shon Blake will present the Council with an overview of the future of the Baytown Fire and EMS Department.
Police Chief Keith Dougherty will present the Council with an overview of the future of the Baytown Police Department.
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM PLEDGE AND INVOCATION Council Member Robert C. Hoskins, District No. Five
1. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ladd N. Puskus, Vice President of the Cedar Bayou Friends organization has requested to appear before the Council to express their appreciation for the City's support for the first annual Cedar Bayou Voyager canoe/kayak event that occurred on Saturday, October 10th, 2015.
Present a Proclamation designating November 2 - 6, 2015, as Municipal Courts Week in Baytown.
Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their years of service (5, 10, 15, plus years).
2. ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 206.35 ACRES OF LAND
Conduct the second public hearing concerning the request for the involuntary annexation of approximately 206.35 acres situated in the George Ellis Survey, Abstract 21, for multiple sites located on the east side of North Main, from the East Freeway to Wallisville Road, and the right-of-way along N. Main and a portion of Wallisville Road, Harris County, Texas.
3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with Exxon Mobil Corporation.
Consider an ordinance authorizing granting a variance from the distance, insurance, bond and fee requirements contained in the Live Outdoor Exhibition Ordinance to Ms. Shirley Painter for her Gospel Light Night Event located at 205 W. Defee St. to be held on October 31, 2015, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and exempting such event from the application of the City’s Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance.
4. HARRIS COUNTY MUD NO. 528
a. Consider a resolution granting consent to the creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 528 and the inclusion therein of additional territory in the Tri-City Beach/HWY 146 area.
5. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
Consider a resolution designating a representative and an alternate for the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 2016.
Consider a resolution granting a variance to the Tax Abatement Guidelines to SBE Chemical Partners I LLC, to allow the abatement to commence post-construction contingent upon Council's creation of the SBE Chemical Partners I Reinvestment Zone and Council's approval of the corresponding tax abatement agreement.
6. DISCUSSIONS
Discuss the future of the Brunson Theater and the Citizen's Bank Building on Texas Avenue.
7. REPORTS
Receive a report from the Economic Development Alliance regarding Year Two of the Economic Development Services Agreement for Tourism and Promotional Services 2013-2016.
Receive the City of Baytown's Quarterly Financial and Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2015.
Receive a report regarding utility billing methods and resulting utility charges.
CONSENT All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) Crafco Liquid Asphalt Machine and one (1) Crafco Router through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of eleven (11) Ford trucks for Public Works and BAWA through BuyBoard.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) Ditch Witch RT45 Ride-On Trencher through Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Repair Clamps Contract with ACT Pipe and Supply.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of playground equipment for the year 2016 from Total Recreation Products, Inc., representing GameTime Play Equipment through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board).
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate contracts with Texas Sounds Entertainment for musical and emcee performances for the City of Baytown's 2016, July 3rd and 4th Celebrations and Grito Fest.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing a services agreement with the Baytown Area Water Authority, Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 27, and General Industrial Polymers, LLC, regarding utility, plan review, and development services.
h. Consider an ordinance approving the Professional Service Agreement between the Baytown Area Water Authority and Shrader Engineering, Inc., for the design and implementation of the BAWA SCADA Upgrade Project.
i. Consider an ordinance rejecting the bid for the Annual Concrete Work Contract received on October 9, 2015.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) Pierce Quantum Pumper Truck for the Fire Department through the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
k. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Large Meter Testing of Neptune Meters Contract to Southern Flowmeter, Inc.
l. Consider an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of the City’s interest of a portion of an underground 16 foot utility easement dedicated by H.C.C.F. No., H-002699, located on the west side of Eastpoint Boulevard, addressed as 7447 Eastpoint Boulevard, to the property owner Stanmore/ADEF Baytown, LP.
MANAGER'S REPORT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council of the City of Baytown may receive a report about items of community interest from City staff and/or a member of the City Council, but no action or possible action shall be taken or discussed concerning the subject of such report, except as provided by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code.