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Home My WebLink About1982-09-01 Regular Meeting• • • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cline at 7:00 P.M. Members of the City Council Present: Mayor Virginia Cline, Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Graves Members of the City Council Absent: None Members of the City Staff Present: City Manager Owen, Assis- tant City Attorney Armstrong, City Secretary Waters, Director of Administrative Services Herrera, Graduate Engineer Joerns, Fire Chief Sease Others Present: Dick Bell, Bayshore Sun; Frieda Beaty, Bay- town Sun; Ellen Stover, La Porte Broadcaster; Dave Corbin, • Busch, Hutchison & Associates. There were 15 interested citizens present. 2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Skelton 3. A motion was made by Councilperson Malone to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 18, 1982 and the Special Called Public Hearing held August 25, 1982 by the La Porte City Council. Second by Councilperson Longley. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves and Mayor Cline Nays: None 4. Mayor Cline declared by proclamation, September 17 through 23, 1982, as "Constitution Week" 5. Council considered making appointments to the Board of Direc- tors of the La Porte Area Emergency Corps. A motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to table this item for "Personnel" action in an executive session after Council Action. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. lJ • • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 1, 1982, Page 2 Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves and Mayor Cline Nays: None 6. Assistant City Attorney Armstrong read Ordinance No. 1000-N: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; PROVIDING SALE OF BEER FOR OFF PREMISES SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED; DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF A motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer_ to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 1000-N authorizing the sale of beer on premises at 9901 West Main - Suite B, for Cosmic Pizza. Second by Councilperson Graves. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. • Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves and Mayor Cline Nays: None 7. Council considered the recommendation from Director of Public Works Hodge on bids received for a fence around the Fairmont Water Tower. Bids received were: Houston Fence Co. $3,574.00 Standard Fence Co. 3,678.00 Withers Fence Co. 3,675.00 Creative Fence Co. 3,154.00 A motion was made by Councilperson Gay to award the fence bid to Creative Fence Company in the amount of 3,154.00. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves and Mayor Cline Nays: None • • • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 1, 1982, Page 3 8. Council considered the recommendation of John Joerns, Engineering Department Head, concerning bids received for the installation of 3,000 feet of 12" water line along Fairmont Parkway to serve the new facility being constructed by Westinghouse Corporation. The bids received were as follows: 8" line 12" line Days B.W.F. Const., Inc. $53,424.00 $68,310.00 30 McKey Const. & Equip., Inc. 56,180.00 73,070.00 30 Shirley Const. Co. 50,560.00 67,800.00 30 A motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak awarding the bid for approximately 3,000 feet of 12" water line construction to Shir ey Construction Company in t e amount of 00.00; 50,560.00 plus cost associated with staking, required changes and production of "as built' drawings to e paid y Westing- houst Corp. and an additional 2,240.00 appropriated from the Water and Sewer Contingency Fund to achieve the needed City funds to oversize the line. Second by Councilperson Westergren. • The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves and Mayor Cline Nays: None 9. Council considered the recommendation of City Manager Owen on companies to review the City's insurance needs. Owen stated he had had proposals from two (2) firms to review all insurance including medical and to write bid specifications for the City. The Wyatt Co. $18,700.00 Rimco Risk Management, Inc. 13,500.00 The City Manager recommended Rimco be employed for the review and that $13,500.00 be appropriated from the General Fund Contingency. A motion was made by Councilperson Graves to enter into an agreement with Rimco Risk Management, Inc., and appropriating $13,500.00 from the General Fund Contingency to cover the cost of the study. Second y Counci person Matusza . The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. • Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves and Mayor Cline Nays: None • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 1, 1982, Page 4 10. There were no administrative reports. 11. Council Action: Councilperson Matuszak requested contact be made with the County concerning a traffic light at West Main and Myrtle Creek. 12. The Council adjourned into executive session at 7:20 P.M. Council returned to the Council table at 7:52 P.M. A motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to appoint the following persons to the La Porte Area Emergency Corps: Kevin Graves, Dennis Dunham, Albert Fields. These persons to serve a three year term in addition to Paul Felgner, who is serving a three year term an Ro ert Boy_ serving the second __ year of a three year term. Second by Councilperson Ske ton. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves and Mayor Cline • Nays: None 13. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted: '~ ty Waters City ecretary Passed & Approved this the 15th day of Sept., 19 2 ~~ l- azC~ Vi inia Cline, Mayor • ~ ~ • ORDINANCE N0. 1000-~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVID- ING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; PROVIDING SALE OF BEER FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED; DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of La Porte desires to regulate the closing hours for the sale of beer by retailers selling beer for consumption on premises in accord with provisions of Article 667-10-1/2 of the Penal Code of the State of Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. In addition to the locations specified in Sec- tion 1 of Ordinance No. 1000, passed and approved by the City Commission of the City of La Porte on August 19, 1974, the sale of beer shall also be permitted during the hours set by the general laws of the State of Texas at the following location by a retailer selling beer for consumption on premises, to-wit: The property located at 9901 W. Main, Suite B, La Porte, Harris County, Texas, known as "Cosmic Pizza," being more particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, reference to which is here made for all purposes. • Section 2. The sale of beer at said location shall be permitted only in connection with the sale of food. Section 3. Except and to the extent amended hereby, Ordi- nance No. 1000 shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, deter- mines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council • was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding ~~ • • Ordinance No. 1000-~, Page 2. this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of September, 1982. CITY OF LA PORTE By ~ ~~ Vir nia Cline, ayor ATTEST: it Sep et ry • APPROVED: City A torney ~ ~ • ~ • • CITY OF LA PORTS INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: J ~Ow ity Manager DATE: August 27, 1982 FROM: e y odge, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: F it o t Water Tower Fence Replacement The Public Works Department has received bids from four (4) fence companies for replacement of the fence at the Fairmont water tower. Apparent low bidder is Creative Fence Company in the amount of THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR DOLLARS ($3,154.00). Creative Fence Company meets all specifications and requirements. • I recommend that Creative Fence Company be awarded the bid in the amount ~ of THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR DOLLARS ($3,151+.00). If you should have any questions, please advise. JLH/lw Attachment • +r • • CITY OF LA PORTE INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM r~ T0: FROM: SUBJECT: L. Maxey, J. Hodge DATE: August 17, 1982 J. Ray 2 Bid Tabulation: Fence Replacement-Fairmont Water Tower Bids have been tabulated for the replacement of the security fence around the Fairmont Water Tower. Of the four vendors responding, Creative Fence Company has qualified as low bidder and stands ready to meet the terms specified by the Public Works Department. I hereby recommend acceptance of the low bid by Creative Fence Company and trust you will concur. Please advise on the disposition of this matter. JR/va cc: B. Herrera • r ~.; Bid Tabulation: Fairmont Water Tower: ~tective Fencing • • Houston Standard Withers Creative Fence Fence Fence Fence Company Company Company Company 1. Construction of chain link fence $3 574.00 $3 678.00 $3 675.00 $3 154.00 around Fairmont Water Tower. Fence will consist of: 88' x 118', 9 ga. _. ~, fabric, 3 strands of 12~ ga. barbed wire, 3" Sch. 40 corner posts, 2 3/8" Sch. 40 line post, 1 5/8" Sch. 40 top rail, on 10' gate with 2" Sch. 40 frame, hung with Cox Type Hinges, posts will be set in - _ concrete. Corners braced and trussed. Fence will be 7' overall.' Bid total job complete. 2. Fence must be complete within 45 days 45 days 10 days 14 days 45 days after award by City Council. Materials and workmanship must be guaranteed for six (6) months after completion for all defects. *Denotes low bid. • • MEMORANDUM September 1, 1982 T0: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Jack Owen SUBJECT: Review of Insurance Program • As I discussed with you at the August 30, 1982, workshop, we have two proposals to review our insurance program and prepare specifications for bids. Also, the firms propose to examine areas of possible risk and make recommendations for reducing or cor- recting the risk. The proposals of the firms are as follows: The Wyatt Co. Review all insurance (includ- ing medical) and write bid specifications Estimated (Not to exceed) $18,700 Rimco Risk Management, Tnc. $13,500 I recommend that Rimco be employed for the review and that $13,500 be appropriated from he General Fund Contingency. ice. ~~ ~/ Jack Owen JO/cb • • CITY OF LA FORTE INTER-OFFICE ME.*lORANDU;iS • To: Jack Owen - City Manager FROM: John Joerns - Engineering Dept. • DATE: September 1, 1982 SUBJECT: Bids Received on Job No. 097-01-82 12" Water Plain and Appurtenances On Monday, August 30, 1982, at 4:00 p.m., bids were received on the proposed extension of 2,750' of 12" water main along Fairmont Parkway to the new facility being constructed by the Westinghouse Corporation. The low bid on the project was submitted by Shirley Construction of La Porte, Texas. Bid Tabulation Alternate I Alternate II 8" Water Main 12" Water Main • 6. W. F. General Contractors, Inc. $53,424.00 $68,310.00 hlcKey Construction « Equipment, Inc. ~. 56,180.00 73,070.00 Time for Completion 30 days 30 days Shirley Construction Company 50,560.00 67,800.00 30 days Staff recommends that Council aGVard the contract in the amount of $67,800.00 to Shirley Construction Company for the work described in Alternate II - 12" water main, Previously, on June 2, 1982, Council had authorized $15,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Contingency Fund to participate in the oversizing of the main from an 8-inch to a 12-inch diameter. In order to participate in the oversizing Council will need to authorize an additional $2,240.00 from the Water & Setiver Contingency Fund tivhich has an approximate balance of $189,571.39. The Westinghouse Corporation by virtue of their Utility Extension Agreement shall pay $50,560.00 plus the cost associated with staking, required changes, and production of As Built drativings. _ ~~ /" ,. ~. J n Jo ns - JJ/st _