Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/20/1974f /• MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 20, 1974 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Jason Luby Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff Commissioners: Rev. Harold T. Branch Thomas V. Gonzales Gabe Lozano, Sr. J. Howard Stark Hall . City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney James R. Riggs City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City The Invocation was given by Commissioner Harold Branch in the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, that the absence of Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez be excused for just cause. Mayor Luby announced the issuance of a proclamation designating the week of November 24 through December 1, 1974 as BIBLE WEEK; and the period of November 24, through 26, 1974 as PRAYER DAYS. Mayor Luby announced the opening of bids, and Director of Engineering and Physical Lontos Development/opened bids for the construction of an interceptor sewer in the Calollen area, from the following firms: Burtex Constructors; Cactus Utility; Heldenfels Brothers; T. H. Lee; and Maverick Construction Company. Mr. Lontos explained that the project includes the extension of a combination gravity and force main system from the intersection of Up River Road and Hart Road to the intersection of Up River Road and Sharpsburg Road including a lift station at McGee Lane. This 1972 bond issue project will make possible future service to the Country Estates and Calallen area. The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and refer -ed to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. City Manager Townsend reported receipt of the City Secretary's statement validating the petitions submitted by the voters who are the proponents of the strong mayor form of govern- ment. He explained that the City Secretary's office had completed checking the petitions and had certified enough valid signatures to call for an election. City Secretary Read confirmed the report and the City Council then accepted the petition as submitted. Illinutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 2 • Mr. Paul Vogler, Jr., one of the proponents of the petitions, commended City Secretary Read and his office for the proficient handling of the certification task. Mr. Richard Pittman, representative of Central Power and Light Company, reported to the Council that higher cost of fuel will be passed on to the customer to be reflected on the December billing. He explained that the price of fuel for the power plant had increased from 91 cents per million BTUs in October to $1.10 in November representing an increase of approximately 20 percent. Mayor Pro Tem Acuff commented that he is concerned by the fact that the fuel cost is passed on to the customer with no control whatsoever by the Council. He stated this does not mean the company is not attempting to buy fuel at the lowest possible rate, but the Council should encourage some competitive spirit into the fuel purchases. City Manager Townsend stated it was certainly within the prerogative of the Council to request a breakdown of fuel costs. Mr. Pittman explained that there are definite reasons, though complex, why it is to Central Power & Light Company's benefit to keep fuel costs as low as possible even though costs are passed directly to the customer. He assured the Council that the Company would agree to make such a report to the Council, and this report would be made available and presented to the Council on December 11 during the Workshop Meeting. Mayor Luby reported that it had come to his attention that several hundred letters addressed, to the City Council had been received at City Hall in protest of the plans to construct an open ditch on Williams Drive from Airline to Rodd Field Road and he distributed such letters among the Council members for inspection. In connection with the letters mentioned by Mayor Luby, Mr. Charles DeWeese, 4601 Kirkwood, principal of Smith Elementary School, told the Council that the Parent Teachers Association and the Palmcrest Baptist Church were not satisfied with the plans presented by the Engineering Department for construction of an open drainage on Williams Drive. He stated that these groups had united and worked for the passage of the 1972 bonds with the understanding that the ditch would be a covered box type ditch but are now advised that there is a lack of sufficient funds in the budget for this facility. He stated these people are disappointed, dismayed and angered and many more letters will be sent to the City Council in protest. He pointed out the dangers of the open ditch stating that some 500 schoolchildren from Candlewood and Briarwood Additions use Williams Drive to travel to and from elementary schools in this area and it is •nutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 3 • difficult to prevent children of this age from being attracted to and going into the ditch. He told the Council that these groups have held a meeting and agreed that the City should fulfill what they understood to be a commitment and they will renew their efforts and will accept nothing less than the covered ditch the entire distance from Airline to Rodd Field Road. Reverend David Ashwin, 7001 Williams Drive, pastor of Palmcrest Baptist Church, stated there are many people concerned about the danger of this proposed open ditch, and request- ed that the Council not purchase any more Bayfront Science Park land for the convention center until there are funds sufficient to complete this drainage project as originally planned. City Manager Townsend stated that this matter had been carefully studied and there is no immediate solution to the problem and no recommendation at this point. He explained that the $750,000 allocated for this facility in 1972 Bonds will not build the concrete box type drain- age ditch under the present inflationary circumstances; that there are no funds available that are not earmarked for other specific projects, and this storm sewer is like all the other 1972 bond projects which have had to be modified to stay within the funds available. Reverend Ashwin stated he disagreed with the City Manager that this project is comparable to "any other project" but it should be listed as high priority. Mayor Luby announced the appointments to Boards & Committees. City Manager Townsend presented a list of nominations which were discussed during the Workshop Meeting this morning as follows: Landmark Commission of the City of Corpus Christi: Jamey 3. Rome Mrs. Barbara (Jerome L.) Silverman Carlyle Leonard C. B. Weil Richard Clower Mrs. Eddie Galvan Mrs. Gilbert Vetters Dr. Richard Marcum (Chairman) Miss Margaret Ramage Rosa Lozano Garza Lee John Govatos Mel Lemos Mrs. Joe De Leon, Jr. Dan Kilgore Herminia B. Chavana Motion y Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the foregoing nominations be accepted and the appointments approved and confirmed. Jobs for Veterans Task Force: Robert Lyon, reappointment San Sanchez, reappointment Eddie Ginn, reappointment Adan Alaniz, reappointment Pete Rivera (Del Mar) to replace Leslie O'Conner LCdr. D. J. Hickey (USN) to replace David Lozano Tommy Irrera (DAV) to replace Gilbert Chapa George Velten (GI Forum) to replace Elzie Pilot •inutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 4 Motion by Lozano, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the foregoing nominations be accepted and appointments and reappointments be approved and confirmed. Citizens Advisory Health & Welfare Board: John M. Green (City), reappointment Municipal Arts Commission: Mrs. Eddie Galvan (to replace Mrs. Joe De Leon, Jr. - unexpired term) Marina Board: Mrs. Barry Pillinger (to replace Dr. P. Jiminez, Jr. - unexpired term) Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the foregoing nominations to the Citizens Advisory Health & Welfare Board, Municipal Arts Commission, and Marina Board, be accepted and appointments and reappointments be approved and confirmed. Citizens Committee for Community Improvement: Mrs. Rudy (Olga) Gonzales, reappointment Mrs. Gordon Rindflish, reappointment Rev. B. T. Winchester, new appointment Mrs. Virginia Vargas, new appointment La Retama Library Board: Robert C. Wolter, reappointment Mrs. Stanley Hultman, reappointment Mrs. Paul Valerio, reappointment Motion by Lozano, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the foregoing nominations to the Citizens Committee for Community Improvement and the La Retama Library Board be accepted and reappointments and new appointments be approved and confirmed. Dr. Ric' and Moore, chairman of the Corpus Christi American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, presented the Council with a brochure containing a report and list of 15 activities proposed as part of the local celebration of the Nation's 200th Anniversary (filed with the City Sec.). He requested that the Council review these suggested projects and if approved, they will be submitted immediately to the State Bicentennial Organization which would result in recognition of Corpus Christi as a Bicentennial City by January 1, 1975. Dr. Moore reviewed the background and present composition of the organization stating the Committee had been working for more than a year, had attended National and State meetings, and had been organized according to national guidelines. Mrs. Pat Duaine, member of the local organization, stated she was encouraged about •inutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 5 the local interest which had been generated, that she had benefitted tremendously from the state and national meetings, and felt the Centennial Celebration would provide a chance to show what can be done locally without waiting for federal funds, commenting that what is needed now is enthusiasm, cooperation and unity. The 15 projects proposed were as follows: 1. A Bandshell at Cole Park; a project which has already been funded by the City of Corpus Christi; 2. The establishment of a bookshelf at the La Retama Library with volumes dealing with the American Revolution; 3. A Bicentennial theme for the Buccaneers Day Parade for the year 1976; 4. A folk festival comprising programs of folk dances in native costumes of the various ethnic groups of the City; 5. A concert to be held April 7, 1975, by the United State Air Force Band from Washington, D.C.; 6. A concert series sponsored by the Corpus Christi Symphony; 7. A special presentation of the Corpus Christi Little Theater; 8. A basketball tournament in the honor of John W. Naismith; 9. An exhibition constructed by the Corpus Christi Museum dramatizing the merging of cultures; 10. Celebration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Navy in October, 1975; 11. A speakers bureau sponsored by the Del Mar College History Department beginning January, 1975, with topics relating to American & Texas Revolutions; 12. A family history project already in action, sponsored by Del Mar College; 13. 1 iic establishment of a scholarship fund for Corpus Christi students in honor of American Revolution; 14. A topographical relief of South Texas to be constructed by the Del Mar Geology Department and presented to the C. C. Museum; 15. Construction of a Bicentennial Park with special monuments or facilities commemorating the Bicentennial. Motion by Acuff, seconded by Stark and passed, that the foregoing 15 recommended proposals submitted by the Bicentennial Committee be accepted and approved. Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports and City Manager Townsend pre- sented recommendations with explanations and comments as follows: a. That a public hearing be held on December 11, 1974 at 3:00 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on the following text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: inutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 6 (1) Article 4, establishing exemption provisions for telephone facilities according to State Statutes. (2) Article 30, clarification on time period that Planning Commission has to forward a recommendation to City Council on zoning requests guide- lines for applicant requesting reduction or different zoning classification once the initial request has been advertised; and other clarifications. Article 31, provision for pre -zoning the Barney Davis Power Plant to "1-3" Heavy Industrial District prior to annexation on December 15, 1974. b. That bids be received at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 10, 1974 on the following budgeted items: (3) • (1) 52,320 tons of caliche and the testing thereof. (2) One dinasour head exhibit case for the Museum to be used in the Hall of Earth Science. (3) A 2 -year contract for uniform rental service for various City departments. c. That a contract be awarded to Whering Goss Equipment Company, Corpus Christi, for one 125 CFM Trailer -mounted air compressor for the Gas Division on the basis of their low bid of $4,694.50 including trade-in. Bids were received from 5 firms. Price comparison reveals an increase of 47.27% not including trade-in. (Bid Tab #61-74) d. That a contract be awarded to Texas Industrial Service, Corpus Christi for a dust control and shop towel service on the basis of low bid of $2,992.50. Bids were received from three firms. Price comparison reveals a price increase of 30%. (Bid Tab #63-74) e. That a contract be awarded to Gonzalez Tire Service, Corpus Christi for field tire service and repair on City -owned equipment on the basis of their low bid of $13,860.00. This service will supplement the service provided by the Service Center. Bids were received from two firms with two firms declining to submit bids. (Bid Tab #63-74) f. That the 1974 Slip Additions project in the Corpus Christi Marina, as constructed by Ausco, Inc., be accepted as complete and that final payment in the amount of $23,434.00 for a total of $190,456, be made. The work consisted of the construction of 44 additional boat slips on Pier "C" of the Lawrence Street T -Head, 41 additional boat slips on Pier "D" of the Lawrence Street T -Head and the removal of 14 existing slips which resulted in an overall gain of 71 new slips on the Lawrence Street T -Head. All of the slips have been provided with water and electrical service as well as adequate lighting. Also constructed were several items of minor piling work as well as a drydock-type storage facility for 21 sailboats of the sunfish variety on the Lawrence Street T -Head. Work was completed in 94 of the 100 days specified in the contract. g. That the recently constructed Sanitary Sewer Improvements at the Corpus Christi •nutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 7 • International Airport, consisting of modification of the existing lift station and installation of approximately 16,000 I.f. of force main from the Airport along Bear Lane to Flato Road as constructed by Burtex Constructors, Inc., be accepted as complete and that final payment in the amount of $25,923.27, for a total of $138,676.11 be made. The initial contract award was $137,210.70 and the final estimate reflects an overrun of $1,435.41, which is a result of a change order for a drive shaft adapter and other minor work on the lift station pumps. h. That Mercer Construction Company of Edna, Texas, be awarded the contract for the Laguna Shores Lift Station and Force Main and that $200,000 be appropriated therefor of which $186,135.36 is for the construction contract and $13,864.64 is for contingencies and related costs. Mercer Construction Company was one of nine contractors submitting bids for this project, and although the proposal for this company was irregular in that they did not bid the alternate (mechanically raked bar screen), the advertisement for bids for this projectadvised contractors that the City reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept the bid which, in the City's opinion, was most advantageous and in the best interest of the public. It is recom- mended, therefore, that the irregularity be waived as the base bid will result in savings to the City. i. That values be approved for 51 parcels located in Blocks 9 and 10, Flour Bluff Park Subdivision and 1 parcel in Secion 47, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, all in Project Area 1, Naval Air Station Safety Zones -Land Acquisition Project, for $36,248.00 and that this amount be reappropriated from revenue sharing. Block 9 is bounded by Behman, McIver and Matlock Sty""ts and the Naval Air Station; Block 10 by Green Bay Drive, Matlock and Mclver Streets and the Naval Air Station, and Section 47 by Green Bay Drive. j. That the 20' utility easement located in the private service drive of the Nueces National Bank at Francis Street and Part Avenue between Lots 3 thru 8, Block 4 and Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Roosevelt Addition and the portion of the 2" gas and 6" sanitary sewer lines in it be abandoned upon request of the bank. The abandonment will be contingent upon the bank providing at its own expense for the relocation of the sewer line to serve the adjacent Department of Public Safety building and upon the bank executing an agreement holding the City harmless for any damage caused by the two lines after abandonment. The D.P.S. building is presently served by the 6" sewer line. The portion of the gas line being abandoned is for service only to the bank and it has no gas service. All affected departments concur. •nutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 8 k. That authority be granted to execute a grant contract for the development of an Information Center which would collect, compile, and index information on services and programs available for the elderly. Authority was granted in October to submit a grant application for the center to the Coastal Bend Counc;' of Governments, the area agency on aging. However, the related ordinance did not include authority to execute the grant if it was approved. The grant has now been approved. I. That a one-year lease be granted to the Seaman's Center for that portion of the Park and Recreation Building not used for offices. The lease will cover the same general area formerly leased by the USO except that the Park and Recreation Department will retain these offices for expansion of thier current office space. The area will be leased at no charge with a 60 -day notice to vacate. m. That the public hearing on the application of Mr. Margarita C. Garza for change of zoning from "R -1B" to "B-1", located on the southwest comer of Nesbitt Drive and Gollihar Road, originally set for December 4, 1974, be re -set for December 11, 1974 at 3:00 p.m. Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, with Lozano disqualified on Item "j", that the City Manager's reports, Items "a" through "m" be accepted, and the requests and recommendations be granted, adopted and approved, as presented by Mr. Townsend. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SEAMAN'S CENTER FOR A PORTION OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BUILDING, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR USE BY THE U. 5. GOVERNMENT IN ESTABLISHING AN OUTER MARKER FACILITY AS A PART OF THE INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM OF RUNWAY 35 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORT' -1 IN THE LEASE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; FINDING THAT THE COST OF PROVIDING CITY'S INTRASTATE CHARTER BUS SERVICE HAS SUBSTANTIALLY •nutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 9 • INCREASED; ESTABLISHING NEW RATES FOR BUS CHARTER SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TARIFF ESTABLISHED BY THE RAILROAD COMMISSION, FOR REGULAR AND RESTROOM EQUIPPED CHARTERS; AMENDING SECTION 2, ITEM (c) OF ORDINANCE NO. 10853, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11794, TO CONFORM TO SAID TEXAS RAILROAD COMMIS- SION TARIFF; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING FINDINGS BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1975, OR ON SUCH EARLIER SATURDAY AS THE CITY COUNCIL MAY HEREAFTER ORDER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ART. 1170, V.A.C.S. TEXAS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, ON THE QUESTION OF ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby, present and voting "Nay"; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 12360 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33, PAR II, CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, AND AS PARTICULARLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10730, AND ORDINANCE NO. 11979, SO AS TO ADD A NEW SECTION 33A-10 TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUCTIONING OF MOTOR VEHICLES IMPOUNDED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ANY CITY ORDINANCE IN THE SAME MANNER AS MOTOR VEHICLES ARE AUCTIONED UNDER TEXAS ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE ACT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 12361 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 1 THROUGH 13, BLOCK 9; PARCELS 14 THROUGH 51; BLOCK 10, ALL BEING OF THE FLOUR BLUFF PARK SUBDIVISION; AND PARCEL 52, SECTION 47, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVAL AIR STATION SAFETY ZONES - LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING AND RE - APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 124 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND $36,248 OF WHICH AMOUNT $34,248 1S FOR LAND ACQUISITION AT APPROVED VALUE AND $2000 IS FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RELATED TO CLOSING AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. •inutes Regular Council Meeting November 20, 1974 Page 10 ORDINANCE NO. 12362 • ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF A 20 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT AND THE 2 -INCH GAS AND 6 -INCH SANITARY SEWER LINES THEREIN IN THAT PORTION OF A PRIVATE SERVICE DRIVE LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 3 AND 8, AND LOTS 9 THROUGH 10, BLOCK 4, ROOSEVELT ADDITION, SUBJECT TO RELOCATION BY THE NUECES NATIONAL BANK OF THE 6 -INCH SEWER LINE TO SERVE THE ADJACENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AND FURTHER SUBJECT TO EXECUTION BY THE SAID BANK OF AN AGREEMENT HOLDING THE CITY HARMLESS FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE AFORESAID TWO LINES AFTER ABANDON- MENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Lozano, present and disqualified; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 12363 AMENDING THE BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MERCER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAGUNA SHORES LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND $200,000, OF WHICH $186,135.36 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CON- TRACT AND $13,864.64 I5 FOR CONTINGENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, ALL APPLI- CABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-72-4; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. ORDINANCE NO. 12364 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INFORMATION CENTER TO COLLECT, COMPILE, AND INDEX INFORMATION ON SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACTS, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND "B", A COPY OF EACH BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Chu.ter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Ricardo Gonzalez absent. City Secretary Read stated that according to his tabulation all ordinances voted upon had been passed. Mayor Luby called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Carl Simmons, 1326 Lum, stated he feels the price being charged for boat storage at the Dry Dock which is just completed, is exorbitant. He stated it is his understanding that the charge is $14.00 and pointed out that a Targe slip at the Marina can be rented for $15.00 on inutes Regular Council Meeting November20, 1974 Page 11 • which 10 or 15 small boats can be placed. Assistant City Manager Archie Walker explained that the rental is generally based on square footage of the boat but that a rate had not been officially set or presented to the Council for adoption. City Manager Townsend stated Mrs. Burson, Director of Community Enrichment will be asked to investigate and make recommendation in this regard. Mr. Nathan Clark, Jr. appeared and spoke in opposition to the proposal that party boats be moved to the Dry Dock. Mr. Clark was advised to appear at the next meeting of the Marina Board and voice his opposition. There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 3:25 p.m., November 20, 1974.