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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-28 Regular Meeting• ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 1987 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:05 P.M. rlembers of Citv Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Betty Waters, John Lloyd, Ed Matuszak, Alton Porter, Mike Shipp, Deotis Gay (arrived at 6:13 P.M.), B. Don Skelton, Jerry Clarke Members of City Council Absent: None Members of Citv Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Janie Luna, Director of Community Development Joel Albrecht, Director of Public Z^lorks Steve Gillett, Finance Manager Robert Stewart, CIP Manager Pat O'Mally Others Present: J. R. Ensminger; Employee of the Quarter Perry Mosley; Jolene Wickel; Genie Suhr; Wilbur Crable; John Norris; Pat Wright; Kathy Trabue; Jerry Bramlett, La Porte Area Water Authority; David Fetzer, Moroney & Beissner; representative from Espey, Huston; Melissa Doyle, Bayshore Sun; 15 citizens 2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Knox Askins. 3. Council considered approving the minutes of the public hearings and regular meeting held September 14, 1987. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve the September 14 minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. (Councilperson Gay had not yet arrived.) Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and T•9ayor Malone Nays: None 4. The Mayor proclaimed Retired Senior Volunteer Program Recognition Day, and presented the proclamation to J. R. Ensminger. ~~~I ~q~~ ~~u • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 28, 1987, Page 2 5. The Mayor presented the employee of the quarter award for June, July and August, 1987, to Perry Mosley of the Solid Waste department. Mr. Mosley was very appreciative of the plaque he received. 6. The following persons addressed Council regarding the Animal and Fowl Ordinance: Jolene Wickel, Genie Suhr, Wilbur Crable, John Norris, Pat Wright, Kathy Trabue. 7. Council considered an ordinance requiring bid documents and contracts for construction projects in the City of La Porte or its ETJ to include detailed trench construction plans. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1560 - AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING BID DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE OR IN ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION INCLUDE DETAILED TRENCH CONSTRUCTION PLANS; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to adopt Ordinance_ 160. Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone idays: None 8. Council considered an ordinance appointing a member to the La Porte Civil Service Commission. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to appoint Keith Trainer to the La Porte Civil Service Commission. Second by Councilperson Porter. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1561 - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING KEITH TRAINER AS A MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COr1MISSION; FINDING COP~PLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. The vote was taken; the motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 28, 1987, Page 3 g. Council considered an ordinance appointing members to the City of La Porte Golf Course Advisory Board. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to adopt Ordinance 1 62 with amendment to add Jim Lon~necker as an alternate member. Second by Councilperson Porter. Motion was made b ~ Councilperson Lloyd to table this item_ until the executive session. The motion carried, g ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 10. Council considered an ordinance updating Ordinance 1285, Policemen's Civil Service. Motion was made b ~ Councilperson Skelton to place this item further down on the agenda so that more information can be given. Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 11. Council considered a resolution endorsing Harris County $635 Million Bond Issue on November 3, 1987• The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 87-13 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE BOND ELECTION FOR HARRIS COUNTY, THE HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 1987. Motion was made by Councilperson Waters to approve Resolution 87-1~ as read by the Citv Attornev. Second by Councilperson Clarke. Th motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None ~J Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 28, 1987, Page 4 12. Council considered a resolution supporting proposed improvements to Port of Houston facilities. The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 87-14 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO PORT OF HOUSTON FACILITIES. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve Resolution 87 14 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 13. Council considered approving a contract for interim financing for the La Porte Area Water Authority to fund engineering and development costs. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approv_e_nterim financing for the La Porte Area Water Authority. Second by Councilperson Lloyd. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 14. Council considered approving an engineering services agreement with Espey, Huston for design of La Porte Area Water Authority transmission Lines and related facilities. After a presentation by Director of Public Works Steve Gillett and questions from Council, motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to modifv the contract to reflect the schedule or aspects of the proposal. Second by Councilperson Shipp. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 15. Council considered approving professional surveying services agreement to prepare description of easement within Coastal Water Authority right-of-way for LPAWA transmission lines. • b~ Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 28, 1987, Page 5 16. Council considered appointing an audit committee. Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak that Councilpersons Betty Waters, John Llovd and B Don Skelton be named as_the audit committee. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: Phone 17. Council considered awarding a contract for design and preparation of construction documents for Little Cedar Bayou Park - Southern Trunk Main, CLP 87-7102. Motion was made b~Councilperson Porter to award the contract for design and preparation of construction documents for Little Cedar Bayou Park - southern trunk main to H. Carlos Smith En~i_neers & Surveyors Inc , not to exceed $2,000. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, g ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 18. Council considered awarding a professional architectural service contract for the design and preparation of construction documents for a club house at the golf course. Motion was made by Councilperson Lloyd to award the architectural service contract to Rev de la Reza. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None A workshop meeting will be set up within the next two weeks so that Council may discuss their ideas with the architect. This will be in conjunction with the meeting to choose the name of the golf course. • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 28, 1887, Page 6 Item 10, consider ordinance updating Ordinance 1285, Policemen's Civil Service, was addressed at this time. The information requested by Council, which was the percentage rate of the salary increases, was presented by City Manager Herrera. The increases are as follows: Patrol - over 60 months of tenure, 5.6%; Patrol - over ~8 months of tenure, 2%; Sergeants - 7.8%; Lieutenants - 7.5%. Motion was made by Councilperson Waters to adopt Ordinance 1285-E, updating Policemen's Civil Service. Second by Councilperson Lloyd. The motion carried, g ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 19. Council considered approving a consent agenda: A. Consider awarding bid for Ford dealer parts B. Consider awarding bid for Chevrolet dealer parts C. Consider awarding bid for Chrysler dealer parts D. Consider awarding bid for general auto supplies Motion was made by Councilperson Llovd to approve the consent agenda as recommended by staff. Second by Councilperson Waters. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 20. Administrative Reports Public Works Director Steve Gillett presented an update on the La Porte Area Water Authority. Assistant City Manager John Joerns addressed Council regarding an appointment to the Harris County Appraisal District. A resolution will be presented at the meeting of October 12 for a nomination from the City of La Porte. 21. Council Action: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Skelton and Clarke brought items to Council's attention. Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 28, 1987, Page 7 During the course of comments, it was decided that a workshop be held on November 2 for discussion on the Animal and Fowl ordinance. 22. Council adjourned into executive session at 8:03 P.M. to discuss the following: A. Legal - Discuss settlement of sanitary landfill permit protest B. Legal - Discuss Houston Chemical Service, Inc., permit application with Attorney C. Legal - Discuss with Attorney proposed settlement of lawsuit with CAT Contracting, Inc. D. Personnel - Discuss appointments to boards and commissions E. Conference - Confer with City Manager to receive information and ask questions on tax certificates on 1985 bond issues F. Conference - Confer with Assistant City Manager and City Attorney to receive information and ask questions on pending alley closing application, Block 1106 Council returned to the table at 10:27 P.M. The Mayor announced the following actions taken: Item A - Advised the Attorney to continue legal action in regard to sanitary landfill permit protest. Item B - Discussed directions in regard to the permit application. Item C - City Manager informed Council of information presented to CAT Contracting for a settlement. Iterri D - Discussed appointments, possibilities and attendance. Names for appointments were Dennis Dunham, Jim Longnecker and Reed Tolles. • CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 28, 1987 Motion by Second by VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Waters Lloyd Matuszak Porter Shipp Gay Skelton Clarke Malone Motion carried Defeated Tabled r Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council September 28, 1987, Page 8 Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to appoint Dennis Dunham to the now vacant Position 1 on the La Porte Golf Course Advisory Boards Jim Longecker to Position 2 on the Board; and Reed Tolles to Position ~ on the Board. Second by Councilperson Lloyd. The motion carried, g ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Item E - Discussed information and questions on certificates on 1985 bond issue, and directed the City Manager to contract a project manager or third party administrator. Item F - Instructed City Manager to work with owners and have the land reappraised for alley closing. 22. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:34 P.M. Respectfully submitted: ~~~~~ Cherie Black, City Secretary Passed & Approved this the 12th day of October, 1987 Norman L. Malone, Mayor ~, of~iCe Of CITE' ~F' • tie M~~®~ ~.~. r\~+pF lA?p9i, `~'P.pi . ~'4 "`~f ~ouiit~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~*: Mane khan 230, 000 f-latvri~s Cauhty ne~~.den~s ane GS yecur~s any age atc a.Lden w.%th n~,ch yecvus ab pnam~e ~s~.c,~2 be~ane ahem, and many a~ aun o.Lde~c ct.#.%zews have g~.ven and can~.t,nue ~a gave ~he-vc be~s~ ~a Nanni~ Cauv-~y ~Gvcaugh the Re~.uced Sewc.an Va.2u.wteen Pnagnam; and GIf1~R~AS, Re~viced Seviian Va2uwteelc Pnagnam Recagn.~tt,an Day ,v, a ~.ime fan a-P.~. c,ct.%zevus a~ La Pante ~a renew the necagn.ct,%an, the ne~spect and the ac~.%ve cancetcn wh,%ch ryca~eUr.2y be2ang~ ~a aun a~detc cct,%z ews and ~a acFznaw.~edg e ~ha~ ma~5~ a2den petcs aws are nab mere av-,e.aaFze~rs ~,n aun ~sact.e~y, bwt ~ha~ they nema~,n v.cta,2, veJr~sa~,%2e, and h.i~h.~y va~u.ed can~c.%bu~a~rs ~a the qua.P,cty a~ autc eity'~s .P.%~e; and wH~R~AS, ae~%aws an beha2~ a~ aun a.2den cc~,%zews ~shau.ed be de~s~.gned ~a knee and aa~s.c~s~ ~sevu.an e.,iti,zevv~ Asa ~ha~ they may nema~.n active and ~,nva2ved .cn ways a~ the-vc, awn chaa~s~iv-.g. NOw, T~I~R~POR~, I, NORMAN MALON~, MAYOR a~ the C,cty a~ La Pante, da he~ceby pnae,2ac:rn Oe~abefc 13, 1987, ass R~TIR~D SENIOR VOLUNT~~R PROGRAM R~COGNTTIDN DAy ~.n the Ccty a~ La Pa~cte, and urge a-P.e. e.%t,%zev~s ~a 1a~c.n me tin a~~na~ni,a~e neeagntit,%on a{~ acvc Re~,viced Sen.ian Va.euv~eetus wha annua.22y eav~trt.bu~e mane khan 20, 000 haufc~s ~hnaughau~ aeuc eammuvi.%ty. IN LUITN~SS GIH~R~O~, I have heneuv-,ta ~se~ m y hand and caws ed the Seat a ~ the C.c~y ~a be a~~~.xed heh.eta, ~h-us the 28~h day a~ Se~~embete, 1987. anman are, cyan EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, 1987 PERRY MOSLEY OF THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER FOR JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST, 1987. MR. MOSLEY HAS PROGRESSED FROM A LABORER ON A GARBAGE CREW TO A GARBAGE ROUTE DRIVER/LEADPERSON IN ONE STEP, WHICH IS VERY UNUSUAL, BUT WHICH DEMONSTRATES HIS ABILITIES. HE HAS TAKEN CHARGE OF A CREW AND TRAINED THEM IN THE PROPER PROCEDURES TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GIVEN TASK EFFICIENTLY. HIS ABILITY TO REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS ON HIS TRUCK BY PROPER DAILY MAINTENANCE AND BY INSTRUCTING HIS CREW ON USING PROPER AND SENSIBLE DRIVING HABITS HAS SAVED THE CITY MANY DOLLARS. MR. MOSLEY'S EFFORTS HAVE RESULTED IN FEWER CITIZEN COMPLAINTS, LESS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED, AND HIS CREW OPERATES AT TOP EFFICIENCY. FOR THESE REASONS, WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT PERRY MOSLEY THE EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER AWARD FOR JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST, 1987. REQUEST F'OR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 9/28/87 Requested By: K. Askins Department: __Legal Report Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: Letter from Texas Water Development Board Letter from City Attorney Ordinance 1560 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION House Bill 662, enacted by the Texas Legislature, requires that on all projects for a political subdivision of the State in which trench excavation will exceed a depth of five feet, the bid documents and the contract must include detailed plans and specifications for adequate safety systems that meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and must include requirements for a safety program for a trench system. The attached Ordinance 1560, addresses compliance with HB 662. Action Required by Council: Adoption of Ordinance 1560 Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Capital Improvement Other Account Number: Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: -YES - NO A ove Ci Cou cil A e a l~dk~~87 Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager ' • ~~_ Louie Welch, Chairman Stuart S. Coleman, Vice Chairman George W. McCleskey, Member Mr. Jack Owen, City Manager City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mr. Owen: Re: C-48-1176 House Bill 662 ~..-,-~ J ~ ~~ ~ c..._~. ~. P .~ r s ~ G en E. Roney, Member M. Reginald ArnotdTf ~ ~~-~ j Thomas M. Dunning, Member Executive Administrator ~~ _,~ . Y', `1 Charles W. Jenness, Member August 31, 1987 The Legislature of the State of Texas enacted House Bill 662 which among other things requires on/after September 1, 1987, that "on all projects for a political subdivision of the State in which trench excavation will exceed a depth of five feet, the bid documents and the contract must include detailed plans and specifications for adequate safety systems that meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and must include requirements for a safety program fora trench system." You may want to have your city attorney advise you on the requirements of House Bill 662. In addition to the State law, all construction grant projects must continue to include "Supplemental Conditions" (pink sheets) for the grant bid documents that require compliance with the federal construction safety and health standards (40 CFR 30.603(c)). It is the responsibility of the grantee to assure that the bid documents for all construction contracts under the grant include the detail necessary to comply with both the State of Texas House Bill 662 and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. If we can be of any further service to you, please let us know. Sincerely, C. .Mier sc i P.E. Director Construction Grants Division 1'. O. Box 13331 Capitol Station • Austin, Texas 7871 1-323 1 • Area Code 512/463-7847 ,-nn ~.~ r`,,.,a.,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ' • Tv ~ JJ~*1 J Rw~/ w ,~ n~ Plt~ KNOX W. ASKINS, J. D., P. C. JOHN D. ARMSTRONG, J.D. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY AT LAW 702 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY P. O. BOX 1218 LA PORT E, TEXAS 77571-1218 August 7, 1987 ,~ ~, (~ CO~A ;~ ~- r•. ;- ,,.: CCQ~~ TELEPHONE ff ```` 713 471.1886 Ey~~ AU G 10 1987 ~, ~' ~ ~1 Mr . Robert T . Herrera, City Manager ~~' '' °~ • ~%_ ~ `` ~~ .. ~ .:,::,- e~3 a ~ j ~ k J~.{ City of La Porte Qll City Hall La Porte, Texas 77571 ~ -` ~ 1 ~ 1987 Dear Bob: ~t~~~"~. C!~'Y ~9ANAGER dFFICF The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1987, relating to trench construction. contracts let by the City of La Porte, parties within the City of La Porte jurisdiction, in which trench excavatic (5) feet. No. 665, effective August 31, This Act will apply both to and contracts let by private and in its extraterritorial n will exceed a depth of five I have prepared an Ordinance for consideration by City Council at its next meeting. Yours very truly, Knox W. Askins KWA:klw Enclosures cc: Mr. John Joerns Assistant City Manager Mr. Bob Speake City Engineer ORDINANCE NO. 1560 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING BID DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF LA PURTE OR IN ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION INCLUDE DETAILED TRENCH CONSTRUCTION PLANS; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte, or in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, on construction projects in which trench excavation will exceed a depth of five feet, the bid documents and the contract must include detailed plans and specifica- tions for trench safety systems that meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and that these plans and specificat- ions include a pay item for these same safety systems. section 2. This Ordinance does not apply to a contract entered into by a person subject to the safety standards adopted under Article 6053-1, Revised Statutes, and the administrative penalty provisions of Articles 6053-2, Revised Statutes. section 3. The Southern Standard Building Code, heretofore adopted by the City Council of the City of La Porte, is hereby amend- ed to embrace the provisions of this Ordinance. Except as hereby amended, the Southern Standard Building Code, as heretofore adopted shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after September 1, 1987. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of September, 1987. CITY OF LA PORTE Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Cherie Black, City Secretary APPROVED: ~~C Z'-c~ Knox W. Askins, City Attorney QUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AG~DA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 9/28/87 Requested By: R. Herrera Report Exhibits: Memo from City Manager Ordinance 1561 Department: Administration Resolution X Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The term of Keith Trainer as a member of the La Porte Civil Service Commission will expire September 30, 1987. Appointments to the Civil Service Commission are made by the City Manager and ratified by Ordinance by the City Council. Mr. Trainer has been notified that his appointment will expire and has expressed an interest in being reappointed to his position on the commission. Mr. Trainer has served on the Commission since its inception, and has been a great asset. Therefore, I highly recommend passage of Ordinance 1561, which reappoints Mr. Trainer to the Civil Service Commission. Action Required by Council: Adoption of Ordinance 1561 Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Capital Improvement Other Account Number: Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: YES NO A roved or Cit Council A en a r2 $` Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager • MEMORANDUM September 23, 1987 T0: Mayor and City Council FROp7e R. T. Herrera, City Manager SUBJECT: Appointment to Civil. Service Commission Per. Keith Trai.ner's term as a merr~ber of the Civil. Service Commission wil_1 expire on September 30, 1987. Mr. Trainer has been a member of the Commission since its inception, and has done an outstanding job. He has expressed his willingness and desire to continue to serve on the Commission. I strongly recommend that Mr. Trainer be reappointed for a three-year term to expire in 1990• • ORDINANCE N0. 1561 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING KEITH TRAINER AS A MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AAI EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby makes the following appointment to the La Porte Civil Service Commission for the term beginning on the effective date hereof, and ending as specified; provided, however, the appointee shall serve until his successor has been duly appointed and qualified: Member Term Ends KEITH TRAINER September 30, 1990 Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, 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 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 ~. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after October 1, 1987. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of September, 1987. CITY OF LA PORTS Rv - -__ Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney • • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 9/28/87 Requested By: R. Herrera Department: Administration Exhibits: Report Memo from City Manager Ordinance 1562 Resolution X Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The term of Dennis Dunham, Position 2, and John Kiibler, Position 3, on the La Porte Golf Course Advisory Board, will expire September 30, 1987. Ordinance 1520, which establishes the length of the terms to be served, states that the initial terms be staggered and that when the original term has expired, all terms thereafter shall be for a three year period. Council is asked to appoint members to fill the Position 2 and Position 3 slots, for a term to expire September 30, 1990. Action Required by Council: Adoption of Ordinance 1562 Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO A roved for Cit Council A ends ~? 8 Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: Mayor Norman Malone & Members of City Council FROM: Robert T. Herrera, City~~ager SUBJECT: Appointments - Golf Course Advisory Board DATE: August 19, 1987 On Monday, September 28, 1987, the City Council will be requested to consider appointing members to the Golf Course Advisory Board Position 2 and 3. Presently those positions are held by Mr. John Kiibler and Mr. Dennis Dunham, respectively. Both of these gentlemen.. have done an exceptional job in their roles as members of the Golf Course Advisory Board,. although there have been several occasions in which Mr. Kiibler has not be able to attend meetings. Please consider these facts in your decision to fill the vacancies on the Board. RTH/jb • ORDIidANCE N0. 1562 AN ORDIi~]ANCE APPOT_NTING A I`1EMBER, POSITION 1, A MEMBER, POSITION 2, APID A MEMBER, POSITION 3, OF THE LA PORTS GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD, FOR A TERi~i TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 1990; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDIAIG COMPLIANCE 4dITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAtd; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. °- BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints James Longnecker as a member, Position 1, of the La Porte Golf Course Advisory Board, Dennis Dunham as a member, Position 2, of the La Porte Golf Course Advisory Board, and hereby appoints Dr. Reed To].les, as a member, Position 3, of the La Porte Golf Course Advisory Board, for the term expiring September 30, 1990, and until. their successors shall have been duly appointed and qualified. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict only. Section ~. The City Council officially finds, determines, 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 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 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of September, 1987. CITY OF LA PORTS By No n L. Malone, or ATTEST: ~~~~~~ City Secretary APPROVED: i City Attorney REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: _2/2887 Requested By: R. Herrera Department: Administration Report Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance 1285-E SUMMARY ~ RECOMMENDATION Ordinance to reflect increase in police officers and Civil Service salary schedule. Council previously approved the hiring of new police officers and salary increases at the Budget Workshop Meeting on July 20, 1987. Action Required by Council: Adopt Ordinance Availability of Funds: X General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: n/a Funds Available: ~C YES _ NO Annroved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager • • ORDINANCE NO. 1285-E AN ORDINANCE APIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1285-D, "AN ORDINANCE IP1PLE- TdENTING POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATIOrJS; NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN EACH CLASSIFICATION; ESTA3LISH- ING PAY SCHEDULES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDI"IG COM- PLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETII`IGS LAW; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF." BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA UORTr~ TEXAS: Section Three: Section 3 of Ordinance 1285-D is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: "Section 3." There are hereby established the following number of authori-zed positions in each of the foregoing classifications, to wit: CLASSIFICATION NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POS ITIOT:dS Police Officer 27 Sergeant 9 Lieutenant 3 Section Four: .Section 4 of Ordinance 1285-D is hereby amended and shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: "Section 4." There are hereby established the following annual pay schedules for each classification, based upon time of service within said classification, to wit: Salary Per Year -- Under 6 mo. or until Completion of Police Under Over Over Over Over Over Academy 12 mo. 12 mo. 24 mo. 36 mo. 48 mo. 60 me Police Officer 19,705 ~ 21,886 23,064 24,484 27,303 27,810 ?.8,85 Sergeant 29,889 30,409 30,929 31,449 Lieutenant 32,697 32,217 33,737 34,257 - Section-5. Except as hereby amended, Ordinance DIo. 1285 shall remain in full force and effect. • Page 2; Ordinance No. 1285-E Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines, 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 this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6257-17, Texas Revised Civil StatutE Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as re- quired by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subjec 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 7. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force as of October 1, 1987. PASSED AND APP ROVED this the 24th day of August, 1987. City of La Porte By Dlorman ^Zalone , Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED : City Attorney • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 9/28/87 Requested By: R. Herrera Department: Administration Report X Resolution Exhibits: Letter from County Judge Jon Lindsay Resolution 87-13 Ordinance SUMMARY ~ RECOMMENDATION On November 3, 1987, Harris County will vote on a $635 Million Bond Issue. Included in this bond issue are projects of great interest to our area, such as flood control, road improvements, Port of Houston improvements, etc. The attached letter from Judge Jon Lindsay asks that our City be on record as supporting the passage of these bonds. Resolution 87-13 complies with that request. Action Required by Council: Adoption of Resolution 87-13 Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Capital Improvement Other Account Number: Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: -YES _ NO Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DA E City Manager ~~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~r E September 8, 1987 Mayor Norman Malone City of LaPorte P. O. Box 1115 LaPorte, Texas 77571 Dear Mayor Malone: ~inds4y couNnr~uo~E This is to request that you place an item on your next Council meeting's agenda for passage of a resolution endorsing the county's upcoming $635 Million Bond Issue on November 3rd. As in previous bond elections, the support and backing of our Harris County cities is vital in acquiring citizen authorization for the bonds. I don't have to emphasize to you what a great help these projects (road & bridge, flood control, and drainage) will be to your city or to what extent they will supplement those activities which you are doing now with your own funds. A sample resolution is enclosed which liking or legal format. We do thin]! your city be on record as supporting if we are to sustain the growth and Your early action will allow us to throughout the county. can be changed to suit your it is very important that the passage of these bonds progress of Harris County. publicize your endorsement Many thanks for your assistance in this matter. Sincerel , ON LINDSAY County Judge ~~ ~ceiurni~g t~Ox~f' v~.so~K~'~ an ~ ~~c~se Y~'+- - JL/lss 1, J U Enclosure ,~ ~ ~r' ~i rnrn0 nS HARRIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING / 1001 PRESTON SUITE 911 !HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-1896 / (713) 221-6666 RESOLUTION N0. 87-13 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE BOND ELECTION FOR HARRIS COUNTY, THE HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 1987 . WHEREAS, Harris County voters have approved bond issues in 1973, 1975, 1979 and 1982 totaling over one billion dollars to keep abreast of the massive population growth which has strained our county roads, parks, and public service facilities; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that large capital outlays are needed to continue an orderly program of capital improvements in the areas of transportation, flood control and commerce; and WHEREAS, the Harris County Commissioners Court has called a Harris County Bond Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 1987, to authorize $635 million in bond funds submitted under seven propositions, to wit: FLOOD CONTROL $250 Million ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 255 Million PARKS DEVELOPMENT 13 Million COURTHOUSE PARKING & SERVICE FACILITIES 5 Million ANNEX COURTHOUSES & BRANCHES 8.5 Million LIBRARY FACILITIES 3.5 Million PORT OF HOUSTON IMPROVEMENTS 100 Million WHEREAS, civic and political leaders, community groups, and concerned citizens will be involved in the planning and completion of these vitally needed improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS THAT said Council hereby endorses all propositions for Harris County capital improvements listed on the November 3, 1987, ballot; And be it further resolved that we urge all registered voters in Harris County to exercise their constitutional rights to vote in this very important election on November 3, 1987. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of September, 1987. CITY OF LA PORTS Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary i • -REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 9/28/87 Requested By: N. Malone Department: Manor Report X Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Resolution 87-~4 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Port of Houston is proposing improvements at their facilities. Although a Resolution in support of the Harris County Bond issue has been addressed tonight, part of which referenced Port of Houston improvements, it has been requested that a separate Resolution be passed regarding the Port of Houston facilities. Action Required by Council: Passage of Resolution 87-14 Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Capital Improvement Other Account Number: Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda 2 Robert T. Herrera DAT City Manager RESOLUTION N0. 87-14 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO PORT OF HOUSTON FACILITIES WHEREAS, the Port of Houston opened to deep water navigation in 1914 ushering in a new era for the Houston/Harris County Area and propelling it into one of the largest metropolitan areas in the nation; and WHEREAS, Port of Houston activity today represents ~3 billion each year to the economy of Harris County and Texas; and WHEREAS, more than 32,000 jobs are directly affected by port activity in this area and another 160,000 jobs are indirectly affected by said activity throughout the state; and WHEREAS, the new improvements to Port facilities will generate an estimated 1,200 construction jobs; and ~~]HEREAS, these improvements, once in place, will generate about 500 new jobs annually in the area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS That the City of La Porte hereby supports the proposed improvements to Port of Houston facilities. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of September, 1987. CITY OF LA PORTS Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 9/28/87 Requested By: Robert T. Herrera XX Report Exhibits: Department: Administration Resolution Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The La Porte Area Water Authority is in need of interim financing to perform the planning efforts needed to supply treated surface water to its clients. Texas Water Development bond monies for engineering design work will not be available to the La Porte Area Water Authority until they review a complete set of detailed drawings showing how the Authority will transmit treated water to La Porte, Shoreacres, BayMUD, and Morgan's Point. The financing requested is in the amount of $400,000 over an 18 month payback schedule with an .attractive interest rate paid only on the drawn balance beginning on the 90th day after initial funding. This line of credit was arranged through the joint venturing of Bayshore National Bank and the La Porte State Bank. The funds will pay for tasks associated with transporting treated water from the Southeast Water Purification Plant to the take points of the clients of the La Porte Area Water Authority. The City is asked to cosign this note as the Authority has no collateral at this time. However, this is the first step in developing a credit history and should be viewed as a positive step. As per the bylaws governing the Authority the City Council of La Porte must approve all contracts the Authority enters. Action Required by Council: Availability of Funds: General Capital Other Account Number: Fund Improvement Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: _. YES _ NO Approved for City Council Agenda ~~ C ~i , ~- ~ 2 ~ -'sc~l Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager BAyS natiorn Albert D. Fields President Mr. Bob Herrera General Manager La Porte Area Water Authority P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, Tx. 77571 Dear Bob: September 18, 1987 We are pleased to offer La Porte Area Water Authority the following commitment for a line of credit to fund engineering and development costs for the Authority. The terms and conditions are as follows: Amount Available: Term: to $400,000.00 545 days Interest Rate: National Floating Prime plus one percent (1$). However, at no time will the rate exceed 10$. (Rate is National Prime Rate as disclosed in the Wall Street Journal). Collateral: The unconditional Guaranty of this credit extension by the City of La Porte, Texas. Covenants: 1) Interest shall be paid on the drawn balance beginning on the 90th day after initial funding and each quarter thereafter until said note is paid. 2) The La Porte Area Water Authority and the City of La Porte shall provide copies of annual financial reports as they become available to each. 3) The Authority will be responsible for all legal fees. 1001 Hwy. 146 South • P. O. Box 998. La Porte, Texas 77571 • 713/471.4400 Page 1 of 2 HORE ~~ BANK • • Page 2 Commitment Letter to La Porte Area Water Authority September 16, 1987 If you are in agreement with this commitment as detailed, please execute this document in the space provided. Sincerely, BAYSHORE NATIONAL BANK Albert D. Fields President AGREED AND ACCEPTED THIS LA PORTE WATER AUTHORITY Sincerely, LA PORTE STATE BANK -. obert Pizzit la President DAY OF , 1987. ~~ BY: ~~ NAME AND TITLE CITY OF LA PORTE BY: NAME AND TITLE ADF:kd • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Se to b r 28, 1987 Requested By: X S. Gillett Department: Report Resolution Exhibits: Minutes of July 16, 1987 La Porte Area Water Authority Meeting Minutes of September 1, 1987 La Porte Area Water Authority Meeting Report on interview and final selection for Engineering Design Contract with Espey Huston and Associates SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION A committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the La Porte Area Water Authority interviewed four (4) firms selected by an initial evaluation committee to provide design and construction phase services for the construction of a potable water transmission and distribution system from the Southeast Water Purification Plant. The four (4) firms interviewed were Dannenbaum Engineering, Espey Huston & Associates, CRS Sirrine, and Turner Collie & Braden. The committee recommended Espey Huston & Associates, and the La Porte Area Water Authority authorized negotiations with this firm at its July 16, 1987 meeting. Negotiations were concluded, and the La Porte Area Water Authority Board approved the contract on September 1, 1987. The enabling legislation of the La Porte Area Water Authority requires that the City Council of the City of La Porte approve all contracts entered into by the La Porte Area Water Authority. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT FOR ESTIMATED COST Action Required by Council: Approve contract between the La Porte Area Water Authority and Espey Huston and Associates for the design of transmission and distribution system. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing X Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda Ordinance Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager • • 9/24/87 ESTIMATED ENGINEERING FEES FOR DESIGN SERVICES LPAWA Estimated Construction Cost (Conceptual) $3,800,000 BASIC SERVICES - Lump Sum Fee PHASE %_0~'_ BASIC SERV. FEE Design Eng. Report 30% $ 73,596.00 Final Design 50~ $122,661.00 Bidding/Negotiating 5% $ 12,266.00 Construction* 15~ $ X6,798.0 TOTAL 100x $245,000.00 Fee Reduction <16,000.00> (For take point at east property line of plant) * If two prime construction contracts are awarded, these fees are increased by a total of $10,000 10,000.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED BASIC SERVICES $239,000.00 ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL SERVICES Survey $ 40,000.00 Corrosion Consultant $ 15,000.00 Geotechnical Engineer $ 37,000.00 Aerial Photography $ 37,000.00 Laboratory Analysis $ 10,000.0 TOTAL $139,000.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED ENGINEERING SERVICES $378,000.00 NOTE: Projected costs of project representative services are not included in this estimate. EXHIBIT A