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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-27 Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 27, 1990 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Ed Matuszak, Bob McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay (arrived at 6:10) , B. Don Skelton, Jerry Clarke Members of Cites Council Absent: None Members of Cites Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Police Chief Charles Smith, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Finance Director Jeff Litchfield, Finance Officer Linda Stubbs, Chief Building Official Ervin Griffith Others Present: Robert Windish, VFW; Barbara Sitzman and Becky Wilis; Tony Love, Harris County Housing Authority 2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Porter. 3. Council considered approving the minutes of the called regular meeting of Council held August 6, 1990. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve the Auaust 6 minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays (Councilperson Gay had not yet arrived). Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 4. Council considered approving the minutes of the executive session held at the budget workshop meeting on August 14, 1990. Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to approve the minutes of August 14 as presented. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain (Councilperson Gay had not yet arrived). Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Abstain: Councilperson Skelton • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council August 27, 1990, Page 2 5. A special plaque was presented by the Mayor to former Planning & Zoning Commission member Janet Graves. Mrs. Graves has moved from the City. Council expressed their best to Mrs. Graves and their appreciation of her services to the City. 6. The Mayor presented a special plaque to Claude Graves for his service to the City as a member of the La Porte Area Water Authority. Mr. Graves has moved from the City (with Mrs. Graves). Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Graves for his contributions. 7. Robert Windish addressed Council, requesting that the City Hall flags be flown 24 hours a day until the crisis in the mid-East is resolved. Barbara Sitzman addressed Council asking their support to placing stop signs on Myrtle Creek. Becky Willis addressed Council asking support for the Myrtle Creek stop signs. At this time, Council retired into executive session at 6:22 P.M. to address reports from the City Manager under V.A.T.S. Article 6252-17, Section 2(R) - Conference(s), as follows: (A) Receive report from City Manager on request for water and sewer service outside City limits; and (B) Receive report from City Manager on status of delinquent utility account. Council returned to the Council table at 7:50 P.M. 8. Council considered authorizing preparation of ordinance for stop signs on Myrtle Creek. Drive at Willow Creek intersection and Canyon Springs intersection. Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to adopt Ordinance 1715. Second by Councilperson Clarke. After discussion by Council, the consensus was that the stop sign sites needed to be changed. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1715 - AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT A TRAFFIC HAZARD EXISTS AND AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF MULTI-WAY STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MYRTLE CREEK DRIVE AND WILLOW CREEK DRIVE, AND THE INTERSECTION OF MYRTLE CREEK DRIVE AND CANYON SPRINGS DRIVE, WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. The vote was taken and the motion failed, 3 ayes and 6 nays. • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council August 27, 1990, Page 3 Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper and Clarke Nays: Councilpersons Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Skelton and Mayor Malone The Mayor appointed a committee consisting of Councilpersons Cooper, McLaughlin and Porter to study alternate locations for the stop signs on Myrtle Creek and to report back to Council. 9. Council considered authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate action regarding delinquent utility account of Green Oaks Apartments, owned and managed by Harris County Housing Authority. Mr. Tony Love, representative of Harris County Housing Authority, addressed Council regarding the delinquent utility account of Green Oaks Apartments. Mr. Love stated that there is a potential buyer for the apartments, and the delinquent utility account must be paid in full before the sale can become final. The sale should take place the first week in September, subject to HUD approval. After discussion and questions from Council had been answered by Mr. Love, motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to allow until the end of September for the utility bill to be paid and to let the tenants know that the water will be shut off at that time if the bill is not paid, and that the City Manaaer handle the details. Second by Councilperson Cooper. Mr. Love asked that if the tenants have to be notified, that it does not happen before the deadline, in order not to panic the tenants. Due to some confusion, the motion was restated by Councilperson Skelton that "the City of La Porte will not extend services after September 30 whether the sale closes or does not close and the City Manager will handle dates with the Housing Authority as far as the notification of those involved at the apartment complex and that we will be raid in full for our services prior to September 30 or it will be cut off. Councilperson Cooper seconded the restated motion. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 10. Council considered declaring an emergency and approve expenditure for replacement of compressor - City Hall air conditioning unit. • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council August 27, 1990, Page 4 Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin that an emeraenc be declared and an expenditure of 56,089.20 to Bay Refrigeration and A/C Company, Inc., k~e approved for replacement of the compressor on the City Hall air conditioning unit. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays (Councilperson Gay was away from the table). Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 11. Council considered declaring "Scourge" and "Orchex 796" as sole-source item and authorize purchase. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to declare "Scourae" and "Orchex 796" as sole source items and a thorize urchase of these items from B & G Chemical and Eau pment Comnanv at a total cost of $11,771.50. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 12. Council considered awarding a bid and authorizing sale of Prentice picker unit to Gulf States Crane & Equipment for a sum of $751.00. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to award the bid for the sale of the Prentice picker unit to Gulf States Crane & Equipment for a sum of 5751.00. Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays (Councilperson Gay had left the Council table at 8:45 P.M. to go to his job) . Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 13. Council considered awarding a bid for modular furniture. 526,716.80. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. ~ ~ Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council August 27; 1990, Page 5 Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 14. Administrative Reports City Manager Herrera had distributed handbooks at the Council places titled Ensuring Combat Power Gets to its Place of Business. He also announced that military caravans could be seen gathered at Broadway and "L" Street. A memo from Louis Rigby stated that sale of City property at the recent auction had netted $38,000, and sale of outmoded meter reading devices had brought in $2,100. 15. Council Action - Councilpersons Sutherland, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. Councilperson Porter requested that seed money be found for use by La Porte Beautification, Inc. Mr. Herrera stated that the budget public hearing and adoption of the FY 1990-91 budget will be held September 10. He reported that there is approximately $3,000 in revenue sharing that has not been designated, and if so directed by the Council, that money could be designated for La Porte Beautification, Inc. The Mayor polled Council, and consensus was to designate the money to La Porte Beautification, Inc. 16. The executive session had been held previously. 17. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:07 P.M. Respectfully submitted: I c/ Cherie Black, City Secretary Passed & Approved this the 10th day of September 1990 ~~~~~~ N - an L. Malone, Mayor m X H f-i -~ • C z m x ~ m H ~ I'Z+7 N ~ H ~ °4 ~ o ~ c H r O ~ O rn n Z z dolS o v n rn WILLOW CREEK ~ 0 o s~oP 50' HUMBLE ~ : ~~~~~.' ~ PIPELINE ESMT. ~.: _- dolS CANYON SPRINGS N ~ ~ S70P m z m ~_ H C_ L D i • CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM ~\ T0: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jeff Litchfield, Director of Finance, - .~~ ~%°' DATE: August 22, 1990 SUBJECT: Delinquent Utility Account for Green Oaks Apartment Complex During an Executive Session at Monday's Council meeting, you will receive information regarding the current status of the above mentioned water, sewer and garbage utility account. • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Auc,~ust 27, 1990 Requested By: Louis Ri b Department: Purchasing X Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Invoice Estimate from Bay Refrigeration and A/C Company, Inc. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The compressor on the air conditioning unit at City Hall quit working approximately August 16. The compressor has been repaired many times in the recent past, and it has been determined that it is no longer feasible to try to repair it. Because of the extreme discomfort in City Hall due to having no air conditioning, quotes for replacement of the compressor were solicited on an emergency basis. The low cost estimate for replacement of the compressor was submitted by Bay Refrigeration in the amount of $6,089.20, which includes the compressor, a bracket, a motor, fan blade, dryer blocks and crane service. A purchase requisition has been issued for this item. Council is requested to declare an emergency and authorize expenditure of funds for replacement of the compressor on the City Hall air conditioning unit. Action Required by Council: Declare emergency and authorize expenditure of $6,089.20 for purchase of compressor for air conditioner at City Hall. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing X Other Account Number: 001-607-607-900 Funds Available: X YES _ NO A»»roYesi~for City Council Agenda i ~ ~~ R T. Herrera DAT i Manager -,,~ °~ ~~I. ~. i~lasr P.0 E~cx lid?. JO_ B INQ//VOICE ~~ /'YjGZT"G -~ • i,., .~~~ ~`~~~~' R ~'~=aL~ ~'~ '' ~ CUSTOMERS ORDER NO. D ORDERED ORDER TAKEN BY DATE PROMISED ^ A M ^ P.M. BILL TO PHONE i ADDRESS ME HANK CITY / HELPER JOB NAME AND LOCATION ^ DAY WORK ^ o pNTRACT DESCRIPTION OF WORK 1 G. T ,' c J 7 ~7(4TRA © ,S Q ~ I P '~ / QUANT. DESCRIPTION OF M TERIAL USED PRICE AMOUNT C C c HOURS LABOR AMOUN T T07AL MECHANICS @ MATERIALS HELPERS @ TOTAL LABOR I hereby acknowledge the satisfactory completion of the above described work: TOTAL LABOR TAX SIGNATURE DATE COMPLETED• ~ / ~r7 / ~f` TOTAL P nQC ~~ • • REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requ/<~d: Au~gu''st 27, 1990 Requested By: Ste Gillet Department: Public Works XXX Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Memorandum from Orville Burgess 2. Letter from Roussel Bio Corporation SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Public Works Department has used malathion in the past for mosquito control. However, due to environmental concerns, the Environmental Protection Agency is considering disallowing the use of this chemical. A product called Scourge has been tested by the Street Division and has proven to be superior to malathion in cost effectiveness, due to lower application rates, and in higher toxicity to mosquitoes. Scourge is non- toxic to fish, wildlife, and honey bees. At the beginning of mosquito season, an adequate supply of Scourge was purchased. However, with the finding of the SLE-infected Culex mosquitoes in La Porte, Public Works has had to intensify the mosquito fogging activities far above normal. The current supply of Scourge is adequate for approximately 14 days at the intensified spraying schedule. Additional supplies are necessary to continue meeting our spraying schedule. Scourge is available in the state of Texas only from B Equipment Company of Dallas. The cost of Scourge is $ the dilution medium of Orchex 796 is $3.00 per gallon. remainder of the spraying season 50 gallons of Scourge Orchex 796 is needed at a total cost of $ 11,771.50. Staff recommends the authorization to purchase Scourge sole-source item. & G Chemical & 199.13 per gallon and To complete the and 605 gallons of and Orchex 796 as a Action Required by Council: Declare Scourge and Orchex 796 a sole-source item and the purchase of 50 gallons of Scourge and 605 gallons of Orchex 796 at a total cost of $11,771.50. Availability of Funds: XXX General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other: Vehicle Maintenance Account Number: 001-700-701-207 Funds Available: XX YES NO Approved for Citv Council Agenda -~--- -.-_._._.__ Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager • • CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Louis Rigby, Purchasing Manager FROM: Orville Burgess, Street Superintendent DATE: June 20, 1990 SUBJECT: New Mosquito Adulticide With the imminent and impending announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency outlawing the use of Malathion for mosquito control in Texas, we would be well advised to implement alternative plans. Bearing this in mind, the Street Division recently completed a test of a new adulticide on the market. The product is called "Scourge". Scourge has many advantages over malathion ; higher toxicity to mosquitoes, lower application rates, and rapid degradation in the environment. Also, scourge is non - toxic to fish, wildlife, and honey bees. Most importantly, it does not damage car paints or corrode the spray equipment. All these factors combined make scourge very attractive and cheaper than malathion. In the test I mentioned we conducted, we were able to reduce the adult mosquito population by over 66~ after one complete spraying cycle. We have never been close to this success ratio before by using malathion alone. For the reasons outlined above, I would like to go out for competitive bids on scourge. It should be understood that this will replace malathion entirely, not be in addition to it. For informational purposes, the only local company I am aware of that handles scourge is B & G Chemical & Equipment Co. of Houston, Texas. The correct trade name for bid purposes is Scourge 18~ + 54~ Also, we would need to bid out a suitable mineral oil or petroleum derived oil for dilution with scourge. We recommend Orchex 796 which is supplied by B & G, also. We anticipate 50 to 75 gallons of scourge and 700 to 900 gallons of Orchex 796 as a diluent will be needed annually to equal our malathion usage for one year. It is hoped we can begin the formal bid process immediately to expedite our operations. If you need further information, please advise. /ob cc: Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works - ~ ~ ~ ROUSSEL BIO July 25, 1990 ~:r. Billy T3~3-=2::port City. of LaPorte 2963 North 23rd St. LaPorte, TX 77571 Dear Mr. Davenport: This letter is to advise you that Roussel Bio Corporation is the sole manufacturer of SCOURGE mosquito adulticide. Due to the nature and size of the mosquito market, we have found it necessary to have limited distribution for SCOURGE within the United States. B & G Company, main office in Dallas, is the only authorized distributor of SCOURGE in the State of Texas. Attached is a complete list of our distributors and the States they sell in. Mr. Davenport, we appreciate this opportunity to be of service. If you have any questions or if there is anything else we can do for you, just let me know. Thank you! Sincerely, Tom-- j'~.~, T. M. Graves National Sales Manager TMG:rlf Encl. 1 P.O. BOX 1077, 400 SYLVAN AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY 07632 TELEPHONE: (201) 871-0771 TELEX: ITT 420839 FAX: (201) 871-9845 ~~ \ • : ~ _ RoU~~ Bio ~. ~~~~ CORPORATION i ` scouRGg nzsTRZBU~roxs ADAPCO, INC. PAN AMERICAN PRODUCT SERVICES 155 Howell Branch Rd., Ste. B1 Winter Park, FL 32789 Allen Wooldridge FL r'P,X X407-b44-6&14 407-644-6292 800-367-0659 B & G COMPANY P. O. Box 20372 Dallas, TX 75220 NORTHEAST VECTOR MANAGEMENT, INC. P. 0. Box 754 Freehold, NJ 07728 CN, DE, MA, William Zawicki MD, ME, NJ, 201-43i-~'S~s NIA, FA, FI, VA, VT, WV RELIABLE LABORATORIES 8060 Telford Way Sandy, UT 84093 Reg Green CO, MT, OR, 801-942-1685 UT, WA, WY Clayton, Wright NM, OK, TX Emmett Bewley 214-357-5741 CLARKS OUTDOOR SPRAYING CO. 159 North Garden Street Roselle, IL 60172 John Clarke IA, IL, IN, Lyell Clarke RY, MI, MN, 800-323-5727 MO, OH, WI CORNBELT CHEMICAL CO. P. O. Box 410 McCook, NE 69001 Dann Watson CO, KS, MT, 308-345-5057 NE, ND, SD, 800-652-9306 WY FENNIMORE CHEMICALS P. O. Box 207 Pioneer, CA .95666. H. B. Munns AZ, CA, IiI, 209-295-3540. NV, OR, WA FAX 209-295-3563 RLF/ 4/27/89 rev. 12/12/89 ZANUS CORPORATION 1259 E1 Caminto Real,Suite 134 Menlo Park, CA 94025 David Sullivan ~, OR, WA 415-591-7783 VECTEC, INC. 6984 Venture Circle Orlando, FL 32807 Ike Dyals AL, AR, GA, Dick Rose LA, MS, NC, 407-677-0350 SC, TN aL0-X367-1,'..39 P.O. BOX 1077, 400 SYLVAN AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY 07632 TELEPHONE: (201) 871-0771 FAX: 201-871-9845 • • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Req~_a ~sted: „Au ust___?_3y 199O_______.._~____..~^_...._.~__ Requested By: ?Stc~ llet - - Department: XXX Report Resolution Exhibits: Bid Recap Sealed Bids #S002 - Sale of Prentice Picker Ordinance -~~ _ SUMMARY F~ zECOMI`1 NDA~f ION ~ ~~ Advertised, sealed bids #5002 for the sale of a Prentice Picker were opened and read on August 22, 1990. Bid requests were mailed to six (6) dealers with one (1), Gulf States Crane and Equipment Co. returning a bid. Gulf States Crane and Equipment Co. submitted a bid of seven hundred and fifty-one dollars 0751.00) to purchase one excess Prentice Picker unit. The pir_k.er unit will be removed from the present vehicle and equipment added necessary to return the vehicle to a -functioning trash vehicle with dump bed. This snit was declared as excess in the 1989-90 Operating Hudget and has been replaced with a new picker unit and vehicle. As .previously explained to Council, the replacement of the vehicle has been deferred to fiscal year 90-91 due to underbudgeting of trash vehicles. Staff recommends award of bid ar~d sale of the Prentice Picker unit to Gulf States Crane and Equipment Co. for a sum of X751.00. Action Required by Council: Award bid and authorize sale of Prentice Picker unit to Gulf States Crane and Equipment Co. for- a sum of X751.00. Availability of Fundse~ ~~ - ~ ~ ~'~ General Fund Capital Improvement Other: Vehicle Maintenance Account Number: Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: YES NO b t r fyerrera ur, ~ cr i Manager Public Works • CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM August 23, 1990 T0: Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works FROM: Louis Rigby, Human Resources/Purchasing Manag SUBJECT: Sealed Bid #S002 - Picker Advertised, sealed bids for the sale of a Prentice picker were opened and read on August 20, 1990. Bid requests were mailed to six possible buyers with one returning a bid. Gulf State Crane & Equipment Co., Inc., sut?cnilted a bid of $751.00 to purchase this item from the City. Please submit your recommendation on an agenda request form by the pL~.:scribed time before the next scheduled Council meeting. If there is a need to delay taking this item before Council, please notify me. xc: Buddy Jacobs, Asst. Public Works Director REQUEST F~ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: August 27, 1990 Requested By: Linda s. stubbs Department: F~nan~-P xxx Report Resolution Ordinance EX hi.bits: Bid Recaps-Sealed Bids on R.F.P. #0032-Modular Office Furniture. SUMMARY ~ RECOMMENDATION Advertised,. sealed bids #0032 for the purchase of modular office furniture for the Finance and Revenue Collections area were opened and read on August 6, 1990. Bid requests were mailed to twelve (12) vendors and four (4) bids were returned. Overall most responsible offerer meeting specifications was submitted by Office Pavilion with a bid of $26,716.80. Staff recommends award of the contract for the purchase of office modular furniture to Office Pavilion, overall low bidder. Action Required by Council: Award bid for the purchase of office modular furniture for the Finance and Revenue Collections area to Office Pavilion, overall low bidder meeting specifications as recommended by staff. Availability of Funds: ~_ General Fund xx Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: nni_tinn_Fni_szii ~. Funds Available: x YES _ NO oo2-sob-sob-811 AP~roved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager ~ • Sealed Bid #0032 Office NB Business Tab Finger's Modular Office Furniture Pavilion Systems Products Office Of Houston Furniture