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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 15, 1971
2:00 P. M.
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore
Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwell
Commissioners:
Roberto Bosquez, M.D.
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney James R. Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the
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City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwell.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 1, 1971, were approved
as submitted to the Coungil.
Mayor Sizemore proclaimed December 15, 1971, as VOICE OF DEMOCRACY DAY.
Bids were opened and read by Director of Engineering Services for construction of the
Flour Bluff Fire Station, Waldron Road at Belma Street, from the following firms: Tanner
Freeman, Corpus Christi; B. E. Beecroft, Corpus Christi; Creative Constructors, Corpus
Christi; and Casey Gloss Company of Corpus Christi.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City
Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read by Mr. Lontos for construction of the addition and renovation
of the T. C. Ayers Recreation Center, from the following fines: Casey & Glass, Corpus Christi;
B. E. Beecroft, Corpus Christi; and Lee Roy Cole of Corpus Christi.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requiremervts of the City
Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read by Mr. Lontos for sidewalk improvements for Downtown Area
and City Hall parking lot extension, from the following firms: Asphalt Paving Company, Corpus
Christi; and Heldenfels Brothers of Corpus Christi.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred
to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
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Mayor Sizemore recognized and welcomed 28 students of the Eighth Grade Government
Class of Cullen Junior High School, accompanied by their sponsor, Mrs. Moore.
Thirty -Year Service Awards were presented to the following for their continued and
dedicated services as employees of the City: W. P. Witt, Parks and Recreation; and Clamdr.
Chas. Hagan, Captain C. P. Rachael, Lt. Joseph 0. Casbeer, of the Police Department. Also
recognized was recently appointed Assistant Chief of Police Howard R. Hewlett.
Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "a" through "i", be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and
approved as follows:
a. That a public hearing be held at 3:30 p.m., on January 12, 1972, on the following
zoning applications:
(1)
Herbert Alexander - Tract A, from "R -1B" to "A-2"; Tract B, from "R -1B" to
"B-1", located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Division Road and
Waldron Road.
(2) Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sliger - from "R -1B" to "A-2", located on the northwest
corner of Cole and Second Streets.
(3)
Paul Hamon - from "R -1B" to "B-4", located on the south right-of-way line of
South Padre Island Drive, east of Larcade Drive.
(4) Wm. A. Lenox - from "R -1B" to "A-1", located on the southeast corner of Navy
Drive and Anchor Street.
(5)
Bishop Thomas Drury - from "R -1B" to "R-2", located on the south right-of-way
line of Sokol Drive, east of Richter Street.
b. That a contract for $2,490.00 be awarded to Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories,
Morristown, New Jersey, for the purchase of a Microscope and Camera for the Police Division,
on the basis of low bid, bids having been received from three firms;
c. That a contract for $76,832.84 be awarded to B. F. Goodrich Stores, Corpus Christi,
for the purchase of a 12 -month supply of Tires and Tubes, on the basis of low bid, bids having
been received from seven firms, and price showing an increase of 3.8%;
d. That the preliminary plans prepared by Monroe and Bass for improvement of Greenwood
Drive from Horne Road to Padre Island Drive and West Point Road from Greenwood to Columbia,
be approved; Greenwood Drive to be paved to 60' wide and Horne Road to 44' wide; both streets
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were included in the 1970 Bond Program, and if plans are approved, :bids :to be received in
Mid -summer of 1972;
e. That bids be received at 11 a.m., January 4, 1972, for replacement of Evaporation
Tube Bundle in Carrier Absorption Machine in the Carpus Christi International Airport;
f. That the City enter into an agreement with Central Power and Light Company to
be a collecting agent for CP&L at the Coarkwood Office at 8805 Agnes Street. (This service
has been requested by the residents in the west part of the City and the Clarkwood station can
serve this purpose); the City to be reimbursed monthly on a descending scale from 7-1/2c per
bili for the first 400 bills collected to lG per bill for all bills collected over 2,000;
g. That Change Order No. 4 be approved in the Leopard Street Water Transmission
Line Project in the amount of $2,262.00, to permit construction of two concrete vaults on
the east and west side of Padre Island Drive to permit periodic inspection and maintenance of
couplings and steel surfaces;
h:. That a resolution approving the submission of an application by the Corpus Christi
Housing Authority to the Department of HUD for 300 additional low -rent housing units be
adopted;
i. Recommendation that the Itinerant Vendor's Ordinance be amended to require that
the itinerant vendor submit an indemnity bond in an amount not less than $2,000 for each and
every contract versus the present requirement of $2,000 total bond.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Zoning Application #1171-4,
Roy Smith & Ennis Joslin, for change of zoning from "R -1B" to "B-4" on approximately 9.5
acres out of Lots 1 & 2, Section 3, Flour Bluff & Encino! Farm & Garden Tracts, on which a
public hearing was held December 8, 1971, and tabled for further consideration relative to
type of fence to be constructed. Mr. Townsend reviewed the background relative to the mis-
understanding as to the Planning Commission's recommendation that a masonry fence be
constructed by the applicant as a condition of the "B-4" zoning. He read a memorandum
from the Planning Staff stating that after rechecking the recording of the Planning Commission
public hearing of November 9, 1971, Mr. Ralph burden's statement that the "B-4" zoning be
granted subject to a screening fence, was verified. He stated he concurred in the recommendation
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of the Planning Cornmi sicr, that "8-4" zoning be approved ara a Cogic:a, extension of the zoning
to the east and west subject to the owner filing deed restricticn,a that a standard screening fence
be constructed from Pr'irrtor to Everhart along the rtotth side of the tract adiacent to Mt. Vernon
Drive, and that no driveway openings be permitted along Mt. Vernon from Prinston to Everhart.
Motion by Bonniwell that the foregoing recommendation: of the City Manager and the
Planning Commission be concurred ir. The motion died for "ack of a zecond.
A lengthy discussion followed as to the type of ferre to be constructed, and it was noted
that the applicant had stated he was willing to constrr-` the masonry fence as a condition of the
"B-4" zoning if that was the Council's wishes.
City Manager Townsend explained that deed restrictions are a requirement of whatever
the owner is willing to agree to; that he cannot be told to deed restrict his property but can be
advised that his zoning will be considered if he files appropriate deed restrictions,
Motion by Branch, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that Application 01171-4, Roy
Smith and Ennis Joslir, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4"
General Business District or approximately 9,5 ages oti of Lots 1 & 2, Section 3, Flour Bluff
& Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts. located on South Padre Island Drive between Everhart Road
and Prinston Drive, be zpproved subiect to the owner filing deed restrictions that a continuous
concrete screening fence be constructed along Mt. Vernon Drive from Prinston to Everhart with
no driveway openings along Mt, Vernon from Prinston to Everhart, and that an ordinance be
brought forward effectuating the•change.
ORDINANCE NO. 10613
REDECLARING, UNDER ART, 5890e, V.A.C.S., TEXAS AND ARTiCL.E 1175, V.A.C.S.,
TEXAS AND FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY -HUD CONTRACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970,
UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 79 AND PUBLIC LAW 875, U. S. CONGRESS, AS
AMENDED, AND THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED, 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
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISASTER HOUSING PURPOSES WITHIN THE CITY AS HERETOFORE
AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, TO CONTINUE THE SAME; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING NOTICE AND PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, crud Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 10614
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON
THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565,
ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON
APPLICATION OF MR. AND MRS. WALTER GROCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY
CHANGING THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF LOT 7, BLOCK 2, BOHEMIAN COLONY
LANDS AND ALL OF BLOCK 2R, BOULEVARD PLACE, LOCATED AT 5130 KOSTORYZ,
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT
ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10615
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON
THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET
SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME
AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLI-
CATION OF MANUEL M. GARZA BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE
ZONING ON ALL OF LOT 14, BLOCK 3, BAYVIEW #3, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO
"R-2" TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF
THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
ORDINANCE NO. 10616
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ,
OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIM AND
PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106,. AS. AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION
OF MRS. ETHEL MARTIN & MRS. O. J. OLSON BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY
CHANGING THE ZONING ON ALL OF LOTS 18, 19 & 20, BLOCK 7, DEL MAR ADDITION,
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT
ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 10617
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON
THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, A2PEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565,
ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON
APPLICATION OF PETE LEYBA BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE
ZONING ON ALL OF LOT 8, AND THE WESTERLY 32 FEET OF LOT 7, BARTHLOME ADDITION,
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT
ALL OTHERPROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
ORDINANCE NO. 10618
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.ADOPTED ON
THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565,
ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON
APPLICATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI BOARD OF REALTORS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, BLOCK 14, GARDENDALE
ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM
"A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN
EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10619
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR $2,262.00
TO THE CONTRACT WITH BURTEX CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
LEOPARD STREET WATER TRANSMISSION LINE, PROJECT NO. 202-68-29.1, SAID COST TO
COME FROM EXISTING CONTINGENCIES APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9701; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
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RESOLUTION NO. 10620
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR LOW -RENT
PUBLIC HOUSING BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE DEPART-
MENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule: was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10621
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, PARTICULARLY
AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE 111, "ITINERANT VENDORS", 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: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
ORDINANCE NO. 10622
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10578, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
NOVEMBER 24, 1971; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND $1,791.75
TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10410 FOR
REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DEVELOPER, BUFORD NICHOLSON, AS THE CITY'S PORTION OF
COST TO CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE IN BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION, UNIT I, PROJECT NO.
220-70-125; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10623
CREATING A TEMPORARY COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY COUNC'I'L, DESIGNATED "THE
CITY GOVERNMENT COST REDUCTION COMMITTEE'; PRESCRIBING ITS COMPOSITION;
SETTING FORTH ITS DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR A CHAIRMAN TO BE APPOINTED BY THE
MAYOR, SUBJECT TO COUNCIL CONFIRMATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
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Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the ordinance changing
the zoning on Lots 7 & 8, Block 1, Alameda Place, from "R-2" to "AB", on application of
Drs. N. H. Morgan & G. F. Clark, be tabled until January 12, 1972, pending determination
by the City Manager as to whether or not the Board of Adjustment should have the authority
to extend parking into the residential area to the rear of the subject property.
Mr. Sam F. Crecelius, 241 Bayridge, appeared and appealed to the Council for relief
from an administrative decision relative to reduction in lot sizes on plats which were already in
progress prior to the Council's rejection of the proposal to incorporate into the Zoning Ordinance
an amendment which would establish a new "R -1C" District permitting 5,000 square foot lots.
He reviewed the background of his plans to develop a 91 -unit subdivision known as Star Crest
on Navigation Boulevard between Highway 44 and Bear Lane. He explained that in August of
1970, he had obtained Planning Commission approval of a plat, permitting 5,000 square: foot
lots, and that this approval had expired under the terms of the existing ordinance. He explained
that the Commission had been approving small lot sizes by waiving the 6,000 square foot lot
requirement; stated that he has a contract with a person who wants to construct the 91 units
in this subdivision and that the sale of the property is totally dependent on approval of the plats;
that he has applied for reconsideration from the Zoning and Planning Commission for extension
of their approval which had been refused because of the 6,000 square foot lot requirement.
Mr. Crecelius stated that he had spent some $10,000 in engineering services, based on the
5,000 foot lot plat; that these plans had been delayed by Hurricane Celia and a financing
problem with FHA which had delayed him being able to file the plat for record. He stated
there were several other developers who had expensive developments in progress who would be
affected and would like to proceed with development on the basis of their knowledge of the
then existing requirement. He requested that the Council make exceptions in these cases and
provide for a transitional period to cover plats which were in progress prior to specific dates.
City Manager Townsend stated that there is no authority to issue permits for 5,000
square foot lots under the existing ordinance, and outlined three alternate procedures open
to the Council: (1) refer the matter to the Planning Commission; (2) refer to Planning Commission
for their initiation of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance; or (3) that the Council indicate
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that they do not wish the Commission to request a change. He stated that if it is the Council's
desire to hold a public hearing on a text amendment change, this could be arranged.
Mayor Sizemore pointed out that the Council had decided against the 5,000 square
foot lot size, and that unless they wished to retract this action it would be useless to go through
the process of another public hearing.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the Council schedule a
joint public hearing with the Planning Commission for Tuesday, January 11, 1972, at 7:30 p.m.,
for consideration of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relative to lot size requirements
for relief on plats which have final approval on or before December 28, 1971, and that all those
subdividers affected by this amendment be notified of this meeting.
Mayor Sizemore directed that the City Manager obtain all basic information possible
of developments which fall into this category, and that the Planning Staff prepare a proposed
text amendment for publication.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the resignation of W. J.
Roberts from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments (Regional Planning Commission) be
accepted with regrets and that a resolution expressing appreciation for his services on this
Council, be approved.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that Mayor Sizemore's
appointment of Commissioner Gonzales to serve as a non -elected representative of the City
on the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, be confirmed and approved.
Mr. Dietrich Claus, Sheridan Street, appeared and inquired as to the disposition
of a previousrequest for legislation placing a tax on the use of non -returnable cans and bottles,
and also the request for use of bilingual voting machines in this County.
City Attorney Riggs stated that the City does not have the authority to levy a tax such
as was requested by Mr. Claus; that it would hove to be drawn to cover products in Interstate
Commerce; would be outside the City's jurisdiction; and that only the State could authorize
this tax.
Mayor Sizemore advised Mr. Claus that the Council had not had an opportunity to
discuss the request that bilingual voting machines be used in elections in Nueces County, and
that the matter would be discussed next week.
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Mr. W. H. Stahl, 4901 Kostoryz, was escorted from the Council Chamber following
a verbal assault directed at the Mayor and individual Council members of alleged discriminations
in connection with previous complaints and zoning matters.
Dr, Jack McKemie, 527 Gordon, appeared and inquired as to the status of R previous
request of the Yacht Club, and recommended by the Marina Board, that a dry boat storage
facility be constructed on the L -Head. He stated that there had been opposition to this
proposal because it was felt the facility would be controlled by. the Yacht Club. He stated
that this was not true, and assured the Council that the space would be available for lease to
anyone, that it would be a tourist attraction and more revenue to the City.
City Manager Townsend stated that the matter had been discussed at this morning's
workshop meeting, and that it had been the consensus of the Council and agreed that Commissioners
Stark and Branch be appointed as a sub -committee to meet with the Marina Board to determine
if the Board still recommends the project. He stated that the proposal was criticized by power
boat owners who objected to parking spaces the boat storage area would replace, He stated
that plans have been drawn and are ready to go out for bids.
In rejecting the request that a police review board be established, Mayor Pro Tem
Bonniwell reiterated the statement of Mayor Sizemore made at last week's meeting that this
seven -man Council is a review board, that complaints such as alleged police brutality should
go through the ihain of command" and if not satisfied he may then bring the complaint to the
Council, Mayor Sizemore urged that citizens follow this type of procedure, re-emphasized
that his office is always open and that complaints may be brought to him privately if necessary.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the recommendation of
the City Manager be concurred in and that he be authorized to advise the Chamber of Commerce
that a water line would be extended to the Texas A&M Research Facility to be located near
Clarkwood conditioned upon there being no additional connections unless the areas to be
served agree to annexation to the City. The estimated cost of the line is $20,000 and will
be included in next year's budget.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly
adjourned at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, 1971,