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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 28, 1970
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
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
City Attorney Jim Riggs
Assistant City Secretary Bill G. Read
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Mayor Jack R. BlaEkmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by The Reverend Rush Barnett, Associate Pastor of the
First Christian Church.
Assistant City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 14, 1970, were approved
as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Blackmon announced the issuance of proclamations relative to the following:
NATIONAL KEY CLUB WEEK, October 25-31, 1970; NATIONAL INSURANCE WEEK,
November 1-7, 1970; TEXAS NURSES WEEK, November 1-7, 1970; EARTH MONTH.,.
November, 1970; and CHRISTMAS SEAL DAYS, November 3 to December 25, 1970.
Mayor Blackmon recognized Mr. James Denton, Chairman of the Citizens' Advisory
Committee on Resources (which committee was appointed by the City Council August 26, 1970,
for the purpose of seeking all waildble resources necessary to rebuild the City following
Hurricane Celia), who was scheduled on the agenda to make a formal report of the Committee's
recommendations.
Mr. Eddie Adame, spokesman for a group of some 15 MAYO representatives, appeared,
interrupting Mr. Denton's report, and stated that the Council had refused his request to appear
on the agenda to speak relative to the circumstances which led to the death of Mario Benavides,
killed two weeks ago by R. P. Spencer, Corpus Christi Policeman.
Mayor Blackmon explained that Mr. Adame's request had been received by telephone in
the City Secretary's Office Monday, October 26, and that the matter, had been discussed during
the workshop this morning, according to the established procedure, that the Council had refused
the request because the case was presently before a Nueces County Grapd Jury, and that they
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did not wish to discuss the case until a decision had been rendered by the Grand Jury. He
asked Mr. Adame if he had been notified that the Council had denied his request, and Mr.
Adame replied that he had, but stated that they did not believe this to be a valid reason,
and that they have a list of demands which he proceeded to distribute to the Council.
(Council Exhibit 017-70)
Mr. Adame and the group left the Council Chamber after they had been declared out
of order, stating "their request pertairffd to City business and had been ignored."
City.MenagerTownsend stated that he had been in communication with some•melnbers
of the group previously; that the matter had been discussed at length; and that at that time
there appeared to be a clear understanding which they acknowledged.
Commissioner de Ases eispressed concern that communications had been such so as to
result in the demonstration just witnessed. He noted that the subject of neighborhood improve-
ments hod been l fisted on the request to appear on the agenda, and stated that if the -group
wished to discuss this subject, they should have bedn received.
Assistant City Manager Archie Walker stated that he had talked with Mr. Adame
immediately prior to the meeting today relative to the request to speak on neighborhood
improvement, that he had said he did not wish to pursue that subject at thisr.time.
Mr. Denton resumed presentation of the report of the Citizens' Advisory Committee,
and submitted a written report which he stated had been formally adopted by the full committee
on October 21, 1970, The report listed twenty-two specific recommendations and findings of
the committee,. (Council Exhibit 018-70), naming as some of the most important, the proposed
governmental center, the convention center, the need for an adequate water supply with the
recommendation that we proceed as rapidly as possible for construction of a dam and reservoir
on the Nueces River, promotion of industrial development and economic growth; that a
referendum be called to authorize the use of Housing and Urban Development urban renewal
funds to allow for the use of the entire spectrum of federal aid, and the need for a state -
supported upper-level university and graduate school. He stated that the members of the
committee "pledge not to walk away after this report is detivered, but with the Council's leader-
ship and counsel, pledge to work hand in hand to see these goals become a reality."
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Mayor Blackmon announced the Council would hear an appeal from the decision of the
Petroleum Superintendent relative to denial of a permit to drill, operate and produce, a well
in Drilling Block 0739 on Westchester Drive between Highway 44 and Garfield Drive.
City Monger Townsend explained that the appeal is being made by Petro -Search, Inc.
with principal offices in Denver, Colorado, and local offices at 740 Wilson Building, and that
the letter of appeal had been signed by Mr. Charles J. Smith, agent; and that notice of the
hearing had been duly published in accordance with requirements set forth in the Land Drilling
Ordinance.
Mr. George Prowse, attomey, represented the applicants, and introduced Petro -Search
representatives, Mr. Wallace Popejoy, Mr. Charles J. Smith, Agent, and Mr. Richard Phillips,
Technical Engineer.
Mr. Prowse pointed out the exact location of the proposed drilling site on the map,
stating that it was within a residential area and that the drilling site was on property owned by
R. H. McLemore. He outlined the nature of the application, explaining that the applicant
had filed with the City Petroleum Superintendent an application to drill the subject well on
October 16, 1970, and that it had been subsequently denied on the basis that waivers by all
property owners of residences lying within the 400' radius had not been signed and submitted
with the application in accordance with requirements of subsection 4.3 of Ordinance No. 8879,
and that pursuant to Sub -section 5.7, of Ordinance No. 8879, the appeal is being made to the
Council. He stated that signatures of all property owners had been obtained within the 400'
radius with the exceptions of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Ryan, 341 Garfield Drive,and Mr. and
Mrs. Milton E. Montgomery, 417 Garfield Drive. He stated they had signed the oil and gas
leases but had refused to sign the waivers. Mr. Prowse pointed out that the applicants had
demonstrated their good faith in that they had attempted to secure waivers, and had complied
with all other provisions of the ordinance, verified by Mr. Franklin. He stated the applicants
had attempted to find another drilling site within that block but had not been able to do so.
He statjed that $55,000 to $60,000 will be spent in operating equipment to adequately protect
the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding area, and that particular emphasis will be on
safety since the well will be within the City limits.
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Mr. Pkowse pointed out that it is not possible to obtain a permit before leasing, and
that some $175,000 to $200,000 had been spent for leasing which represents considerable
investment on the part of Petro -Search, He further stated that the area will be fenced; that
there will be no permanent drilling improvements; that drilling equipment will be muffled;
that barriers will be constructed to protect residences from splash mud which will also serve as a
barriek to light and sound; that the floor of the well will be enclosed; and that certain types of
operations will be prohibited during night time hours. He stated that every provision of the
ordinance will be strictly adhered to, and if it is not granted there will be large number of
persons who will not recover their share of the royalties. He further pointed out that it will be
to the City's advantage since these wells bring in a very substantial sum of taxes if completed.
Mr. Richard Phillips, Technical Engineer, explained safety devices for protection to
the public health, safety and welfare; described precautions and machinery to be used in case
of bow outs as related to the ordinance, and commented that the ordinance is very specific and
thorough in this regard. He stated that the well will not be a directional well and is expected
to be a gas well; that if it is a gas well there will be no objectional machinery after completion,
and that if it is an oil well the oil products will be trucked out.
Petroleum Superintendent Harry Franklin stated his position as mandatory in denying the
request, and stated he would answer any questions.
Mrs. Milton E. (Mary) Montgomery spoke in opposition to the application, stating that
she owns three pieces offrooperty, one sold on contract for deed, one rented, and the other
occupied ak her residence. She read a letter signed by herself and her husband, which stated
that the devaluation of the property within the 400' radius would be far in excess of the revenue
received; that a well at this site would make it difficult to sell or rent property, and that the
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noise would be/nuisance. She stated that at the time she signed the leases she was assured
verbally that there would be no well drilled in the immediate area. She also presented a
petition containing 14 signatures of residents in the area in opposition, stating that they
now protest the drilling of a well at the subject location.
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City Manager Townsend read the langualge of the waivers, and the question was
discussed as to whether or not a person could retract after signing the waiver. It was pointed
out that there was no consideration paid for signing the waivers, and that there was no undue
pressure used to secure the waivers.
Mr. Frank Ryan, 341 Garfield, spoke in opposition, identifying himself as the other
resident who had refused to sign the waiver, and stating that he was opposed to a well being
drilled anywhere in the City limits, and particularly, at the subject location. He concurred
in the statements of Mrs. Montgomery that the nuisances would far outweigh the revenue
received; that property values would be decreased; that there would be noise, and that the
flames from the gas wells would be objectionable, and hazardous in case of high winds. He
stared that Mrs. Montgomery's petition was circulated yesterday, and that if she had had more
time, she could have obtained many more signatures.
Mr. Robert Erickson, 409 Garfield, spoke in favor of the request, stating that he is
the owner of five houses on four lots and lives in one of them within the 400' radius, and
stated he does not feel the property values will be decreased, and is definitely in favor of the
Council granting the request.
Mrs. Levi Materne, 325 Ohio, spoke in opposition, stating that she owns property in
the Laguna Madre area, and that she is.: well aware of the nuisances which can be created by
the drilling of oil wells in residential areas.
In rebuttal, Mr. Prowse reiterated that Petro -Search would strictly adhere to all
provisions of the Ordinance which adequately protects the residents regarding health, safety
and welfare. He stated that during the drilling process, which would last from 14 to 17 days,
there would be some noise, but pointed out that it is not of a permanent nature.
City Manager Townsend explained that the area in question is honed "1-2" Industrial
District, and that the problems are not as severe as when it is presented in the "R -1B" residential
areas, but stated that the zoning ordinance as related to oil and gas operations has never been
coordinated..
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Roberts and passed, that action on the foregoing appeal
be tabled for further consideration.
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Following a brief recess, Mayor Blackmon reconvened the meeting and called for
the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "a" through "m be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted
and approved as follows:
a. That the date of Monday, November 30, 1970, 2:00 p.m., be set for public
hearings on the following zoning applications: (1) Currie Seed Company - from "R -1B" to
"B-4" between South Staples Street and McArdle Road west of their intersections; (2) Russell
Cassara- from "R -1B" to "R-2" West right-of-way line of Amber Drive south of Graham Road;
(3) E. L. Jackson and Helen Bluntzer - from "A-1" to "B-1" South right-of-way line of Winnebago
Street west of Sam Rankin Street;
b. That a contract be awarded to Maka,Engineering, North Miami Beach, Florida,
for one high pressure air compressor to be used to load fire air breathing masks, for their low
bid of $2,450; (Bid Tabulation #42-70)
c. That a termination agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company through
which the City agrees to use two new switchboards for 60 months or to pay the Company 1/60th
of $10,000 for each month not+so used,'be authorized;
d. That bids be received on November 17, 1970, at 11:00 a.m., for the following
budgeted items:
(1)
Two portable flame ionization gas detection units. These units are required for
compliance with recently enacted Railroad Commission and Federal Safety requirements.
(2) Twehty passenger seats for one of the three parlor coaches. These seats will be
used in renewing the interior of the oldest parlor coach as set forth in the 1970-71
Budget.
(3)
One - five -unit gang tractor mower with hydraulic lift. One - 60" self-propelled
rotary mower. These mowers ere included in the Park Division 1970-71 Budget.
(4) One budgeted skid mounted air compressor powered with a natural gas engine for
use by the Gas Division.
Furnishing and installing one X-ray unit complete with accessories for food handler
and City Employee physical examinations.
(6) One 125 DFM Air Compressor to be used by the Street Division.
(5)
(7)
Eight printing calculators and two electronic calculators for various divisions.
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e. That the purckaseof an 85 -foot aerial platform fire truck from Snorkel Fire
Equipment Company for their low bid of $80,571, be authorized; (Bid Tabulation 043-70)
f. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received November 17, 1970, for
eight replacement and four additional electric typewriters as budgeted, be granted;
g. That a contract be awarded to Heldenf®Is Brothers for the restoration of the eroded
beach bank along Ocean Drive for their low bid of $29,800;
h. That Sections 26-28 and Sections 26-30 .of the City Code be amended to require
the vendor to submit" changes of address, reduce the renewal fee from $50 to $10, and make
the bond payable for the use and benefit of the injured party rather than the mayor; (Ord. #9970)
i,, That the authority to advertise for bids to be received on November 18, 1970, for
painting, repairs, waterproofing, etc., to Transit System Buildings as approved eligible by the
Department of Transportation and unrelated to Celia damages, be granted;
j. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received on November 18, 1970, to.
repair -Transit 'System Buildings damaged by Hurricane Celia, be granted;
k. That the authority to execute an agreement with United States Government and
Tex-Mex Railway Company for construction of an 8" sanitary sewer under railroad tract at
Holly Road and Kostoryz, be granted; (The work has been completed and is serving Cabaniss
Mobile Home site) .
I. That a no -cost lease of land adjacent to Los Palmas Addition be approved for the
duration of the use of the Las Palmas area temporary housing;
m. That Bledsoe Aviation be allowed to assign their lease. to Small Business Administration
in support of SBA assistanct in financing reconstruction of their Bledsoe facilities.
City Manager Townsend presented for third and final reading the following ordinance:
ANNEXING TO THE CITY CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS AND SUBMERGED LANDS BETWEEN THE
PRESENT CITY L !MTS AND THE'NFSTFPLY HOPE OF MUSTANG ISLAND AND PADRE ISLAND,
INCLUDING PORTIONS OF CORPUS CHRISTI BAY, NUECES RIVER AREA, AND LAGUNA
MADRE; AND PROVIDING fOR,SEVERABILITY.
Mr. Ed Barfield, Production Supervisor of Humble Oil and Refining Company, and
spokesman for oil and gas interests which would be affected by the proposed annexation of
certain Bay areas, appeared and spoke in opposition to the passage of the foregoing proposed
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ordinance. He outlined the program as proposed by the Oil and Gas Industry of creating
industrial districts through contract, which he stated would give the City control over the
oil and gas activities but exclude the properties from City taxation. He stated that a
tenative draft of the proposed contract, basically covering the City's concern for regulation
of the areas, had been drawn and circulated among the affected oil and gas interests, and
that there had been no problem in reaching agreement as to the type of contract. He
explained that the proposed contract provides for a 5 -year term; provides for payment to
cover cost of regulations and continuity of effectiveness in case of subdivisions or re -assignment;
and that he feels an acceptable contract can be worked out by the end of the year. Mr. Barfield
urged the Council not to approve the ordinance as presented, but that it be modified to exclude
the area proposed for Industrial Districts.
Mrs. Levi Materne, 325 Ohio, spoke in opposition to the foregoing ordinance, stating
that she owns property in the Laguna Madre which is annexed and subject to City taxation, and
that she feels other oil and gas interests should be equally taxed.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by McDaniel and passed, Roberts and Sizemore voting "Aye",
that the description of Area B in the ordinance annexing to the City certain public lands and
submerged lands, read on the first two of three readings on September 9 and September 16, 1970,
and as amended, be and the same is hereby amended by correcting the description as shown on
the attached Exhibit "A", which excludes those areas proposed for industrial districts.' (Ord.#9968)
ORDINANCE NO. 9968
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS
AND SUBMERGED LANDS BE1WEEN THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY SHORE
OF MUSTANG ISLAND AND PADRE ISLAND, INCLUDING PORTIONS OF CORPUS CHRISTI
BAY, NUECES RIVER AREA, AND LAGUNA MADRE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally as amended by the
following vote: Bradley, de Ases, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye";
Lozano voting "Nay", and Blackmon passed.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9969
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS
BROTHERS FOR THE OCEAN DRIVE SLOPE RESTORATION -EROSION CONTROL, EAST
OF THE OSO BRIDGE; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE
SUM OF $31,000, OF WHICH $29,800 15 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND
$1,200 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-70-121, SAID
AMOUNT ANTICIPATED TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPARED-
NESS; 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. 9970
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, PARTICULARLY
AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE III, "ITINERANT VENDORS", SECTION 26-28 -
DURATION; REVOCATION; RENEWAL, AND SECTION 26-30 - BOND; PROVIDING
PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; 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. 9971
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONSENT AGREE-
MENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, REPRESENTED BY THE COMMANDING OFFICER, SOUTHERN DIVISION,
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, AND BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AND TEXAS MEXICAN RAILWAY COMPANY, SAID AGREEMENTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN 8 -INCH SANITARY SEWER FORCE
MAIN UNDER THE EXISTING RAILROAD TRACT AT ENGINEERING STATION 350+92
(HOLLY ROAD AND KOSTORYZ), ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN COPY OF EACH
CONSENT AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; 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. 9972
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
SECTION 21-155 BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM 50 A5 TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL
TIMES ON THE WEST SIDE OF WEISER ROAD, BETWEEN PADRE ISLAND DRIVE AND HOLLY
ROAD; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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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 ND. 9973
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED,
PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 39-8, PERMITTING DUCK HUNTING IN THE
LAGUNA MADRE AND PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS FOR THE DISCHARGING OF
FIREARMS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; 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. 9974
REDECLARING, UNDER ARC. 5890e, V.A.C.S., TEXAS AND ARTICLE 1175, V.A.C.S.,
TEXAS AND FOR IMPLEMENTATIONCF THE CITY -HUD CONTRACT OF AUGUST 12,
1970i, UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 79 AND PUBLIC LAW 875, U. S. CONGRESS,
AS AMENDED, AND THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 1969, THE STATE OF CIVIL EMERGENCY
CONTINUING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE CELIA AND
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT BY THE CITY OF MOBILE: HOME PARK ACCOMMODA-
TIONS FOR DISASTER HOUSING PURPOSES WITHIN THE CITY AS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL, TO CONTINUE THE SAME; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDINL$
NOTICE AND PUBLICATION; 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. 9975
AMENDING SECTION 11-5 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED,
AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9915, PASSED AND'14PPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER9, 1970, BY ADOPTING THE APPENDICES TO
THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1969 EDITION, "A", "B", "C", "D", "E",
"F", "G", AND "H", CPIAPTER VI, "CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS BY CONSTRUCTION"
AND A TABLE 500, "FIRE PROTECTIVE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED FIRE RESISTANCE IN
HOURS", AND BY ADOPTING THE AMENDED APPENDIX "B", "FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS
FOR MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION" AS THE SAME APPEARS IN THE 1970 REVISION TO
THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRO-
VIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed bythe
following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ase;, McDaniel, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye".
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The Council discussed at length the City's policy of requiring building permits for
reconstruction and repairs to damaged buildings, which policy was resumed on October 12,
1970. Resumption of the policy was questioned by members of the Council, pointing out
that permits have never been required for such things as roof repairs, and that the issuance
of permits at this time are not serving any purpose since there are not sufficient building
inspectors to make inspections following completion of construction, and that possibly the
permits should be limited to buildings with structural damage including plunibtng and
electrical work.
Commissioner Roberts stated that even if the City cannot inspect all completed
projects for which permits are issued, the permits provide the City with records and the
contractor will always be subject to inspection.
Assistant City Manager'j.4rchie Walker stated he would advise against resuming the
policy which was put into effect between the date of Hurricane Celia and October 12,
stating that such action would be an open invitation for all types of violations.
Mayor Blackmon expressed concern as to future problems the City would create if
some degree of control is not enforced during this period.
City Manager Townsend read from the Building Code which states that building permits
are required for all work except maintenance. He stated that he will attempt to draw further
refinement of the provision dealing with maintenance to develop some specific guidelines,
Further define the works "minor repairs vs. maintenance," and that this would be submitted
to the Council for comment.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, JACK R. BLACKMON, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the
foregoing minutes, same being for the period of October 1, 1970, to October 31, 1970,
inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
4/ CK R. BLACKMON, Mayor
ity of Corpus Christi, Texas