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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JAN 18 2000 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Andrew P.Cokinos DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Guy N.Goodson,Mayor Pro Tem Becky Ames CITY COUNCIL MEETING Lulu L.Smith Audwin Samuel January 18,2000 Bobbie J.Patterson Lane Nichols,City Attorney Stephen J.Bonczek,City Manager Barbara Liming,City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas,met in a regular session on January 18,2000, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING * Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition- * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items * Consent Agenda Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. The Reverend Donny Flippo,Harvest Time Ministries, gave the invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore,Councilmembers Smith,Goodson,Cokinos,Ames,Samuel,and Patterson. Also present were: Stephen J.Bonczek,City Manager;Lane Nichols,City Attorney;and Barbara Liming, City Clerk. *Presentations and Recognitions - No presentations were made. *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items. Citizen comment was invited on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda items. Mr. Kerwin Stone, an attorney at 390 Park Street,addressed Council to report that he has been working with City staff regarding Agenda Item No. 5. He reported they have had good meetings, but requested that Item 5 be deferred one week to allow time for final discussion on the item. * Consent Agenda * Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held January 11 , 2000. * Confirmation of committee: appointments-Dr.Bruce Drury, Camille Mouton, Jane Bordelon,and George Crawford to the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission,for terms expiring January 17,2002; reappointments: Dr. Victoria Price, Sister City Commission, for a term to expire December 12, 2002; Arthur Berry, Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee, for a term to expire October 31, 2001,Dale Hallmark,Planning Commission,for a term to expire December 3,2002,Greg Dykeman, Planning Commission, for a term to expire January 7, 2003, and Candy Mathis, Sister City Commission, for a term to expire November 25, 2001 - Resolution 00-19 A) Approve the purchase of three defibrillator monitors for use in the Fire Department and Public Health Department/Emergency Medical Services Division (from Medtronic Physio-Control in the amount of$37,453.50) - Resolution 00-20 B) Approve the purchase of two air fume hoods for use in the Police Department(from Tej as Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of$19,535) - Resolution 00-21 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore,Councilmembers Smith,Goodson,Cokinos,Ames,Samuel,and Patterson Noes: None Prior to discussion of General Business items, City Attorney Lane Nichols reported meeting with cabaret owners, their attorney, and police department personnel Friday, January 14, 2000, to discuss the sexually oriented business ordinance. During their meeting, errors and flaws were discovered. On behalf of all concerned parties, Mr. Nichols requested a one week deferral to make appropriate changes and corrections to Agenda Item No. 5. Councilmember Smith moved to DEFER Agenda Item 5 one week. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Conduct an election of Mayor Pro Tempore On a MOTION made by Councilmember Smith Councilmember Guy N. Goodson was elected to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore,Councilmembers Smith,Goodson,Cokinos,Ames,Samuel,and Patterson Noes: None Mayor Pro Tempore Goodson said that it is a privilege to serve on Council, and he will do his best to fill the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. 2. Consider amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances related to authorized positions in the Police Department Minutes;January 18,2000;Page 2 Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-08 ENTITLED AN ORDNANCE AMENDING ORDNANCE 99-45 TO AMEND THE GRADE I, GRADE II AND GRADE IV POSITIONS IN THE BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDNG FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDNG FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 3. Consider amending Ordinance No. 99-89 relating to the restructure located at 3225 Kenneth from a raze order to a raze or repair order Ordinance No. 00-09 ENTITLED AN ORDNANCE AMENDING ORDNANCE NO.99-89 TO REMOVE THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3225 KENNETH STREET FROM SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2 AND ORDER THAT THE STRUCTURE AT 3225 KENNETH STREET BE DEMOLISHED OR REPAIRED WITHIN 120 DAYS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,AND PROVIDNG FOR A PENALTY was introduced. Council questioned the purchase procedure by Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation and their ability to complete the sale and repair the structure. Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-09. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None Abstention: Mayor Moore 4. Consider approving the Preliminary 2000 One-year Action Plan Budget relating to the City's HUD Five-Year Consolidated Grant Program Resolution No.00-22 approving the Preliminary 2000 Consolidated Grant One-Year Action Plan was introduced. Discussion included possible use of these funds for an additional EMS unit,clearance and demolition, effects of new legislation regulating demolition, Council's desire that funds be used for sticks and boards projects,limits on application amounts,better definition of parameters for applications,HUD's perspective of limitations, the CDAC's role in recommendations, and a proposed strip center in Charlton Pollard. Councilmember Patterson emphasized reorganization of the CDAC as Council appointees,their roles defined and a complete orientation of procedures for members. Councilmember Ames moved to approve Resolution No.00-22. Mayor Pro Tem Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes;January 18,2000:Page 3 5. Consider adopting an ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses in the City of Beaumont to replace the previous ordinance - DEFERRED ONE WEEK 6. Consider approving a contract to upgrade the City's Data Communications Infrastructure Councilmember Patterson moved to approve Resolution No. 00-23 awarding a contract to Southwestern Bell in the amount of$57,527.47 for furnishing and installing all hardware, software and telephone lines to upgrade the City's data communication system and a three(3)year contract for Internet provider service in the amount of$463.75 per month, and a contract with Penta, Inc. in the amount of$64,227 for providing all hardware and software to create the infrastructure for an E-Mail and Internet Connection. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None Abstention: Mayor Moore COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various subjects Councilmember Patterson extended condolences to the family of Derrick Gilbeaux, a fatality victim of a fire this weekend, and to his mother,who is recuperating from severe burns. A fund to assist the family has been established by Our Lady of the Assumption Church and a local bank. Councilmember Samuel commended the participants and organizers of the M. L. King Parade, said the parade was well attended and the largest he has witnessed. He also commended the Beaumont Independent School District for every school participating, said he attended several programs in the community, and applauded the regional coordination of events to avoid programming conflicts. Councilmember Samuel said there was a good regional spirit among Port Arthur, Orange and Beaumont. Councilmember Ames congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Goodson upon his election to the office. Mayor Moore added compliments to the number of events in the community commemorating Martin Luther King's birthday celebration, said the parade was large and the spirit of the speaker was good, and commented that it was a day of activism. He complimented Doug Zamora on an early Monday morning program, an arousing speech by Mr. Tavist Smiley in Port Arthur later in the day, and the program last night at West Tabernacle Baptist Church that featured Councilmember Audwin Samuel as an outstanding guest speaker. Mayor Moore added condolences to the Gilbeaux family, reported that the fire occurred at the Washington Home Apartment Complex,and asked that we keep the family in our prayers. * City Manager's Report - Major/Dowlen/Gladys/HWY. 105 Sign Overlay District, Texas Veterans Homes, and Classification/Compensation Plan Minutes;January 18,2000;Page 4 Mr. Bonczek reported the Mayor, Community Development Coordinator and he attended a meeting of the Southeast Texas Planning Commission and learned of the possibility of receiving additional funding for a homeless program,reported that staff are investigating a theatre series for 2000/20001 and will pursue the endeavor at Council's direction. He further reported on the Fire Training Center project, uses of heavy equipment donations for training and remaining on the cutting edge. * Public Comment(Persons are limited to three (3) minutes) Mr. Mark Williford, 6395 Westgate, submitted past City statistics relating to sexually oriented business for Council distribution, addressed his concerns about the effects of these businesses on the community,spoke of cabaret representation meeting with City staff to express their views,stated that the Southeast Texas Council on Family Values is requesting that registrations fees be increased, completely abolish enclosures, and establish a 1,500 foot minimum distance rule between churches and the sexually oriented businesses. Mr. Williford quoted statistics and definitions from a Planning Department document and referenced crime in the Martin Luther King Parkway area. He stated that an initial fee requirement should be established at least at $5,000 to curtail growth of the industry. Mr.Williford quoted other Public Health Department information,spoke of lowered property values, and requested that changes and amendments to the ordinance be made public on the Internet or published in the newspaper. EXECUTIVE SESSION * Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Gilbert Michael Eaves v. City of Beaumont * Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code: City Manager There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 2:12 p.m. Q-11114-- i� David Moore, Mayor Barbara Liming, City Clerk Minutes;January 18,2000;Page 5