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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/15/1970uk. PRESENT: MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 15, 1970 2:00 p.m. Mayor Jack R. Blackmon Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Lozano, Sr. Commissioners: Dick Bradley, Jr. Eduardo E, de Ases Ken McDaniel W. J. Roberts Ronnie Sizemore City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Acting City Attorney Jim Riggs City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by The Reverend Gene H. Schweizer, Pastor of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 1, 1970, were approved as presented to the Council. Mayor Blackmon presented a Certificate of Commendation to Mr. Rudy Gonzales, 4610 Dodd Street, a 17 -year old citizen who recently received the high honor of being named to the office of Governor of the organization called The American Legion Boys' State, at a meeting held in Austin, sponsored by the American Legion, and was selected to go to Washington, D. C. to participote in American Boys' Nation where he will be a candidate for election to a still higher office. Mr. Gonzales was introduced by Commander Russell Reeb of the American Legion Post No. 364. Other members of the American Legion Boys' State organization who were present were Donald Tolbert, Lawrence Wells, and John Ryan. Mayor Blackmon presented a Certificate of Commendation which was awarded to the City Gas Division by the National Safety Council, for having achieved a no -disabling injury record in the 1969 Public Utilities Section Contest, and 357,911 man-hours withouta disabling injury from July 24, 1968, to December 31, 1969. The award was received by Gas Superintendent Buford Ledbetter, and Frank Sacky, Gas Engineer and 1969 Safetyman. Mayor Blackmon called for the opening of bids. MICROFILMED 5 EP 0 4 1973 1 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 15, 1970 Page 2 Bids were opened and read on Contracts Nos. 1, 2, and 3, of the Flour Bluff Water System, EDA Project No. 08-1-00747, from the following firms: Contract No. 1, Flour Bluff & Naval Air Station Water Transmission Lines: Burtex Consteuctors, Inc. (Corpus Christi); Panhandle Construction Company (Lubbock, Texas); Bayshore Constructors, Inc. (Baytown, Texas); Wilcon, Inc. (Bossier City, La.); R. B. Potashnick, (Cape Girardeau, Mo.); H & H Concrete Construction Co. (Corpus Christi); United Contracting Company (Dallas); Bella Company (Beaumont, Texas); Paul A. Keller dba Austin Engineering Company (Austin, Texas); Booth Construction Company (Houston); Bridge Engineering Company (Houston); Heldenfels Brothers (Corpus Christi); and George Consolidated, Inc. (Houston, Texas); Contract No. 2, Laguna Madre Water Line: Lloyd W. Richardson and H & K Construction Company (Sinton, Texas); Panhandle Construction Company (Lubbock); W. T. Young Construction Company (Corpus Christi); R. B. Potashnick (Cape Girardeau, Mo.); Heldenfels Brothers (Corpus Christi); Blue Water Industries (Corpus Christi), George Consolidated, Inc. (Houston, Texas); Booth Construction Company (Houston, Texas); Austin Engineering Company (Austin, Texas); Brown & Root Inc. (Corpus Christi); and King Fisher Marine Service Inc. (Port Lavaca, Texas); Contract No. 3, Flour Bluff Elevated Water Tank: Pittsburg Des Moines Company, (Houston, Texas); Chicago Bridge and Iron Company (Houston, Texas); and Universal Tank and Iron Works Inc. (Indianapolis, Indiana). The foregoing bids were tabled for 48,hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. City Manager Townsend presented the proposal to close o portion of Culberson Street, from Craven Heights Annex "A" and Interstate Highway Buffalo Street Frontage Road adjacent to Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 2, and Lots 1, 7, and 8, Block 1, Craven Heights Addition, and explained that the City owns all of the property on both sides of the street and also the property beyond the deadend of the subject street, and that the City is attempting to clear the records so as to eliminate all appearance of a street. He stated that the street is not now opened and does not actually exist; that the City has acquired the property on three sides, and the area is to be incorporated within the Brownlee -Winnebago Swimming Pool Site. He further explained that the existing utility lines will be protected by easements. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 15, 1970 Page 3 M.W. E. Lawrence, 1902 Buffalo, appeared and stated she was in favor of the proposed closine'nd approved the construction of the proposed swimming pool at this location. No one appeared in opposition to the closing of the abovenamed street. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the portion of Culberson Street from Craven Heights Annex "A" and Interstate Highway Buffalo Street Frontage Road adjacent to Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 2, and Lots 1, 7, and 8, Block 1, Craven Heights Addition, be closed as recommended by the City Manager, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the closing. Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports. Motion by Sizemore, feconded by Lozano and passed, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "g" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and approved as follows: a. That the Tax Error and Correction list for the months of January and February, 1970, be approved, which changes reduce the 1969 levy by $4,035, prior year's levies by $3,539, and the Water District levies of prior years by $253; adjustments include $132 for property acquired as right of way, $205 of exempt church property, $143, of exempt military personal property, $1,889 as a result of presentation of records, $167 outside City limits, and $600 for assets improperly taxed here; b. That the uniform rental contract for 72 weeks be awarded to Texas Industrial Services, Inc., for the low bid of $74, 851 .20, reflecting a cost increase of 17% from 1969-70; (Bid Tabulation 022-70) c. That parking meters be re -installed around the block bounded by Mesquite, Lawrence, and Chaparral Streets, at the request of Lichtenstein's, said meters to be placed so as to avoid the planters, and Lichtenstein's to continue maintaining the planters; d. That a contract with Housing and Urban Development for the expansion and improve- ment of Hillcrest Park, including acquisition of 3 lots on Peabody, closing of Minton Street from Kennedy to Peabody, and park development, with HUD's participation being 50% of the acquisition and improvement cost of $63,806 and up to $15,600 of relocation costs or a maximum grant of $47,503, 6e approved; Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 15, 1970 Page 4 e. That the City sell the improvements on Tract "C" Bancroft Farm Lots (3821 Leopard) to the owner of the land, Mr. J. A. Uehlinger, for $400 in settlement of $1,005.74 delinquent taxes; (the building and land are in separate ownership - the landowner agreeing to pay $400 for the improvements, estimated to have a value of $1648 in place but have no salvage value, but desires to have the building removed from his property) f. That the appointment of Mr. W. N. (Pat) Scarborough to the position of Second Assistant Director of Public Works, be approved; g. That an appropriation in the amount of $200 for additional compensation for acquisition of Parcel No. 8, Cause No. 629, City vs. Juan Elizondo, et al in connection with Elgin Park Expansion, be approved. City Manager Townsend resented the pending item of Application 0570-5, Frank Cervera, on which a public hearing was held July 1, 1970, and the following action was taken: Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bradley and passed, with McDaniel and Blackmon voting "Aye", and de Ases, Lozano and Sizemore votine "Nay"; that Application #570-5, Frank Cervera, for change of zoning from "R-18" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District, on Lots 26, 27, 28 and 29, Block M, Harbor View Estates, located in the 1300 Block of Maguey Stre0t, be denied. ORDINANCE NO. 9839 CLOSING A PORTION OF LEWIS STREET, BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY CARTER STREET, ON THE SOUTH BY TOMPKINS STREET, RUNNING PARALLEL WITH LOTS 1 AND 24, BLOCK 3, AND LOTS 13, AND 12, BLOCK 20, SOUTHMORELAND ADDITION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; RESERVING, HOWEVER, UTILITY EASEMENTS TO THE CITY FOR ALL UTILITIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye",. r ORDINANCE NO. 9840 CLOSING THAT PORTION OF ELGIN STREET LOCATED BETWEEN BLOCKS 2 AND 5 OF EL REY ADDITION, EXTENDING FROM DUNBAR STREET TO EASLEY STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". • Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 15, 1970 Page 5 ORDINANCE NO. 9841 APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND/OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 9842 APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND THE SUM OF $200 FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 8, CAUSE NO. 629, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI VS. JUAN ELIZONDO, ET AL, IN CONNECTION WITH ELGIN PARK EXPANSION, PROJECT NO. 291-64-4, SAID CAUSE BEING FILED IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NUM- BER ONE OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ACQUISITION OF THE SAID PARCEL WITHIN THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye". Lhere being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.