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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUN 27 2000 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L.Smith DAVID W. MOORE,MAYOR Guy N.Goodson,Mayor Pro Tem Andrew P.Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames Bobbie J.Patterson June 27,2000 Audwin Samuel 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 June 27,2000,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 1:32 p.m. The Reverend Gerald Smith, Associate Minister at Greater Little Zion Church of God in Christ,gave the invocation. City Attorney Lane Nichols led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson (arrived at 1:37 p.m.) Councilmember Ames was absent and out of town. Also present were: Kyle Hayes, Executive Assistant to the City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, City Clerk. *Presentations and Recognitions -No proclamations issued. Before beginning the meeting,Mayor Moore introduced Michael Sterling and Michael Mareno,Green Team students working in the executive offices this summer, and invited them to make comments. Mayor Moore explained that they are part of a work program for high school students throughout the city and are provided opportunity to work in offices at the City of Beaumont, Lamar University, and the Beaumont Independent School District. He said the program is financed by Exxon/Mobil Corporation and other contributing corporations for about one hundred students. Michael Mareno, a student at West Brook High School, thanked Mayor Moore, City Council, and the City of Beaumont for the opportunity to work as a Green Team member, and said it is a great way to for students to interact with adults and experience the working environment. Michael said"it has created a passage way for students and workers." Michael Sterling, a Morehouse College student and graduate of Ozen High School, thanked Mayor Moore and City Council for once again giving him the opportunity to"work with his favorite mayor and favorite city council members," and said he "believes two Michael's are better than one." *Public Comment: Persons may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda and Items 1, 9, and 10. Mr. Frank Kiefer, 3190 Willowood, addressed Council regarding Agenda Item No. 9 and questioned senior citizen rates including a thirty percent increase with the discount,details concerning new water reconstruction, application of the increase for supplying water to county and federal prisons,and if the rates would be reduced after the bonds for the construction are paid. Mr. Kiefer also commented about senior citizens over age 73 receiving less Social Security funding than those age 65, the strain placed on some to pay the extra cost of increases, and water bill due dates conflicting with the date they receive checks. Mayor Moore asked Mr. Kiefer to submit his questions to Mr. Hayes and speak with him after the meeting. Ms. Dorothy Evans, 2825 Arthur Lane, addressed Council in support of Mr. Kiefer's remarks and cited an example of the hardship on senior citizens being billed for water with a due date before they receive their checks on the 3`d of each month. Ms. Evans spoke against raising rates in the summer months when more water is consumed and in support of partial payments of a bill without cut-off enforcement. Mayor Moore explained that water service is not disconnected with the first late payment. * Consent Agenda * Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held June 20, 2000 * Confirmation of committee appointments: No appointments made. A) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for improvements to the Beaumont Municipal Airport (with addition of a lighting system and runway signage) - Resolution No. 00-152 B) Approve a payment in the amount of$87,842 to the Southeast Texas Area Agency on the Aging for administrative costs associated with the preparation and submission of a competitive Homeless Grant Application administered through HUD's Continuum of Care Program - Resolution No. 00-153 C) Approve an extension of the contract between the City of Beaumont and Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation(in the amount of$262,500 to commit all funds by September 30,2000 for development of up to 11 new homes) - Resolution No. 00-154 D) Approve an amendment to the contract between the City of Beaumont and the Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association,Inc.(in amount of$145,000 to allow construction or reconstruction oftwo homes and reallocate up to$10,000 for additional administrative and operating costs)Resolution No. 00-155 E) Approve the purchase of one police pursuit vehicle (from the Houston-Galveston Area Council in amount of$19,555.23) - Resolution No. 00-156 F) Approve an annual contract for undersealing and lifting services for streets experiencing structural failure (with Uretek USA in amount of$6.00 per pound for an estimated annual expenditure of $50,000) - Resolution No. 00-157 G) Accept improvements in the Silverleaf Subdivision for City maintenance (Turningleaf Drive from existing Delaware Street approximately 465 feet south to and including the cul-de-sac and water and sanitary sewer improvements for Lots 1-12) - Resolution No. 00-158 Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 2 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel and Patterson Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request to abandon part of a four-foot wide platted alley lying between Lot 8, Block 87, Cartwright Addition and Lots 8, 9, 10 and part of Lot 11,Block 10, Arlington Addition in the 2900 block of Neches Street Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-49 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION OF A 4-FOOT WIDE PLATTED ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOT 8, BLOCK 87, CARTWRIGHT ADDITION AND LOTS 8,9, 10 AND PART OF LOT 11,BLOCK 10,ARLINGTON ADDITION IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF NECHES STREET,BEAUMONT,TEXAS,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS,PROVIDING FOR THE RETENTION OF A GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 2. Consider a zone change request from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)or a more restrictive commercial district for property at 6550 Concord Road Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No.00-50 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)TO GC-MD-2(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 6550 CONCORD ROAD,BEAUMONT,TEXAS,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tern Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 3. Consider a zone change request from RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization)to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and an application for a specific use permit to allow a limousine,tour and motor coach charter service in the Oaks Historic District at 575 7' Street at McFaddin Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 3 Councilmember Smith moved to deny an ordinance ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A LIMOUSINE, TOUR AND MOTOR COACH CHARTER SERVICE IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 575 7TH STREET,IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS and an ordinance ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A LIMOUSINE, TOUR AND MOTOR COACH CHARTER SERVICE IN A GC-MD-2(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 575 7-STREET,IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 4. Consider a zone change request from RM-H(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) to GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)District for property located in the 2900 block of Neches Street Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No.00-51 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED AS RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT TO GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL- MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT LOCATED SOUTH OF 2959 NECHES,NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO HI-LO AUTO PARTS PROPERTY IN BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 5. Consider an application for a specific use permit to allow a child care center in an RM-M(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Medium Density)District at 4590 Concord Road at Travis Drive Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No.00-52 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHILD CARE CENTER IN AN RM-M (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING - MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 4590 CONCORD ROAD AT TRAVIS DRIVE,IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 6. Consider an application for a specific use permit to allow a law office and a CPA office in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District for property located at 575 71 Street at McFaddin, also located in the Oaks Historic District Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 4 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-53 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A LAW OFFICE AND A CPA OFFICE IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 575 7T" STREET AT MCFADDIN AVENUE(OAKS HISTORIC DISTRICT), IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 7. Consider an application for a specific use permit in a GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District to allow a billiards hall and drinking place in an existing building at 6410 Phelan Boulevard, Suite B (Colonnade Shopping Center) Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No.00-54 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A BILLIARDS HALL AND DRINKING PLACE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING IN A GC-MD(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 6410 PHELAN BOULEVARD,SUITE B(COLONNADE SHOPPING CENTER),IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 8. Consider an application for a specific use permit to allow the construction of a new U. S. Post Office on property zoned GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at the southeast corner of Elgie and Avenue A(former Giles Elementary School) Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-55 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A U. S. POST OFFICE IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2)DISTRICT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ELGIE AND AVENUE A (FORMER GILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 9. Consider an ordinance amending Section 28-50(b), Water Service Rates and Section 28-51(b), Sanitary Sewer Service Rates of the Code of Ordinances. The amendment would set the senior citizen discount at a rate equivalent to the rate per 1,000 gallons of water and wastewater usage Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 5 Ordinance No. 00-56 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28,SECTIONS 28-50(b)AND 28- 51(b), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;AND PROVIDING A PENALTY was introduced. A lengthy discussion began with Councilmember Cokinos suggesting deferral of the item until questions raised by Mr. Kiefer have been answered. Mr. Hayes stated that he will discuss concerns with Mr. Kiefer after the meeting. Additional discussion included basis of discount calculations, verification that senior citizens pay the same rate as others after an exemption of 1,000 gallons, changing disconnect notice for senior citizens,moving billing cycle for senior citizens to coincide with the 31 of the month,amendment requirement to ordinance,confirmation of rate increase for residential and commercial users and for contract users, giving discount to senior citizens speedily,extension of cut-off time frame for senior citizens, longer notification versus larger arrearage, amending delinquency date for senior citizens to 3`d of each month. In response to Council query,Public Works Director Tom Warner explained the application process to obtain a senior citizen discount,and Mayor Moore requested that the process be explained in detail in water bill mail outs. Councilmember Samuel requested that Council receive a response regarding our IS and Cash Management Divisions having the capability to flag senior citizen's water bills, and Councilmember Cokinos again voiced his opinion that Mr. Kiefer's questions need to answered better. Mayor Moore invited Mr.Kiefer and Ms.Evans opportunity to voice additional questions. Mr.Kiefer suggested that consideration be given to granting a discount to those on physical disability incomes, and Ms. Evans reiterated her proposal for a 25 to 30 day due date of water bills after the billing date. Councilmember Patterson moved to approve Ordinance No.00-56. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore,Mayor Pro Tem Goodson,Councilmembers Smith,Samuel,and Patterson Noes: Cokinos 10. Consider approving an agreement with Ticketmaster, Inc. for providing a computerized box office ticketing and distribution system Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No.00-159. Mayor Pro Tem Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 11. PUBLIC HEARING: Dilapidated Structures Consider an ordinance declaring certain dilapidated structures to be public nuisances and ordering their repair or removal by the owners and authorizing the removal of certain other structures whose owners failed to comply with condemnation orders. Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 6 Ordinance No. 00-57 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION, RENOVATION AND REMOVAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY was introduced. The below listed structures have been condemned by the City Council and owners ordered to either raze or repair them within specified time frames. Reinspection of these structures has revealed non- compliance with the Council's order. Authorization is requested from the City Council to allow the City to demolish the following six (6) structures immediately without further notification to the owners: 2495 Angelina-Vidor Realty,Attention:Larry Brewer,owner;2290 Cable(4-unit apartments)-Earl C.and Sharon Valentine,owner;2755 Cable-Donald Wayne Fones,owner;3865 Lou-Arthur Dural c/o Ozita White,owner;2108 Pope-Terry Samuel c/o TAC Investments,owner; and 2573-75 Rusk- Gene Thomas, owner. Authorization is requested from the City Council to declare the twenty-six(26)below listed structures to be dangerous structures and order the owners to raze said structures within ten (10) days. If the owner fails to comply within ten (10) days, staff requests City Council's authorization to allow the City to demolish these structures without further notification to the property owner or City Council action: 4735 Abilene - Sarah C. Biscamp, owner; 8150 Broussard Road, Denver Freeman c/o Bonnie Freeman; 1380 Cable,Glen Lush Estate c/o Candy Smith,owner;4207 Concord Road(commercial)- Aaron J. Hunter, owner; 10250 Dusty Lane (rear structure) - Meffie Petry c/o Delores Petry Bryant, owner; 10325 Dusty Lane-Dora Chretien,owner; 10490 Dusty Lane-Amanda Williams c/o George Grant, owner; 1060 Gladys (commercial) - Gregory and Sharon Boutte, owners; 2025 Hayes Lane- Katherine Young Green Estate,owner;2040 Hayes Lane-Robin Jean McGriff and Margaret Swayzer, owners; 2045 Hayes Lane - Cauzadia Hockless, owner; 4330 Ironton - Ernest Ceasar Et Ux, owner; 655 Madison (front structure) and 655 Madison (rear structure) - Frederick Sherman Et Ux, owner; 1870 Nora- Mary Nelson Owner; 110 Orange - Sunlight Properties, owner; 2164 Pope - Victor R. Idlebird Et Ux c/o Wilson C. Idlebird Et Al,owner; 1529 Port-Michael L. McKinley Et Ux,owner; 488 San Jacinto - Alfred Thompson Estate, owner; 2225 Southerland - Lillian Joseph, owner; 725 Stanton - Wilbert J. Dick, owner; 935 Wall - Emelia Reves c/o Victoria Cisneros, owner; 5160-62 Wall (duplex) -Phillip Cistodian Dooley c/o Misty&Mike Dooley; 655 Washington Blvd. and 655 Washington Blvd. (rear garage apartment) - Katherine J. Atwood, owner; and 1666-68 Washington Blvd. - John DeYoung, owner. Authorization is requested from the City Council to declare the two(2)below listed structures to be dangerous structures and order the owners to raze or repair said structures within 30 days:2175 Albany -Jack Foster, owner; and 1329 Park (commercial) - Jerry Villalobos, owner. The public hearing opened at 2:12 p.m. Mrs. Kate Fones, 595 Goodhue, addressed Council to request additional time for her husband to rehabilitate the structure at 2755 Cable. Mrs. Fones presented photographs of the property and stated that her husband has demolished two other structures. Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 7 After an update of rehabilitation progress from Demolition Field Supervisor Pam Loiacano, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson confirmed that if the structure was removed from the raze order to the raze or repair order,the applicant would be allowed to obtain enter a work program and obtain permits to complete rehabilitation. Mr.Frank Kiefer attempted to address Council regarding a structure not on the list and was informed he could speak on that item during the citizen comment portion near the end of the meeting. Mr.Larry Foster,addressed Council on behalf of the Jack Foster estate regarding the structure at 2175 Albany to request additional time. After confirmation by Ms.Loiacano that the structure was on the raze and repair order,Mr.Foster was advised to enroll in a work program. Ms. Edna Barfield addressed Council regarding the structure at 2495 Angelina, said she submitted proof of ownership on May 16, was unaware of being enrolled on a work program on May 18 that expired on May 24, 2000. Ms. Barfield claimed that she was advised she could obtain work permits, but is requesting an extension because she was unaware of the work program. Ms. Loiacano informed Council that Vidor Realty and Mr.Larry Brewer are shown as owners. At the request of Mr. Brewer, a work program was faxed to Vidor Realty for his signature, and she has no official proof of Ms. Barfield as the owner. Ms. Barfield stated that she is co-owner with Mr. Brewer,knew nothing about the secretary signing the paper, and again asked for an extension. Mayor Moore explained work program procedures and requirements, and Mayor Pro Tem Goodson reviewed options to remove the structure from raze to a raze or repair order. In response to Councilmember Samuel's inquiry,Ms.Loiacano explained that the deed received shows Mr.Larry Brewer as sole owner of the property. Ms.Loiacano stated that his signature is on the work order and they would not have been allowed to purchase a permit without a copy of the work program. After further conversation regarding ownership, purchase of permits, repeated confusion with work programs for property purchased by Mr.Brewer and the realty company,and denial of ownership,City Attorney Lane Nichols interjected that Ms. Loiacano is being quite nice. He reported being in Court with Ms. Barfield and said Ms. Barfield and Mr. Brewer play a hidden ball game with ownership and act as if they never know what is going on. Mr. Nichols said it is very frustrating and is a continuing problem with them and their properties. He stated they have done a good job in rehabilitating some structures,but it takes hundreds of staff hours to work through the games played. The City Attorney recommended giving Mr. Brewer and Ms. Barfield five days to be in Ms. Loiacano's office with documents showing ownership of the property and execute a work program and demolish the property, if compliance is ignored. After further discussion, Council concurred to grant seven days because of the upcoming holiday. Ms. Ozita White addressed Council regarding the structure previously owned by her deceased uncle at 3865 Lou to request additional time for a grandson to rehabilitate the property for his residence. Ms. Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 8 White explained in detail events and family circumstances transpiring since her uncle's death, difficulty in clearing the title, and said she is speaking for out of town relatives. Council discussion included title clearance, impact on the neighborhood, non-compliance to past extensions, time necessary to prove heirship,proper permits, and concurrence to grant a final forty- five (45) days to raze or repair the structure. Mr. Alfred Arrendondo addressed Council regarding the front structure at 655 Madison to request additional time to continue legal transfer of the property to his name and rehabilitate the structure. Council discussion included acknowledgment that Mr. Arrendondo resides in the neighborhood and is concerned with its appearance and arrived at a consensus to place the structure on the raze or repair list and grant forty-five(45) days to present evidence of ownership and establish a work program or demolish the structure. Ms. Valerie Ceasar addressed Council regarding the structure at 4330 Ironton to request the property be removed from a raze order to allow her daughter to rehabilitate the property. Ms. Ceasar explained that other family members failed to follow through with rehabilitation, and now her daughter desires to complete the project. Council discussion included back taxes,repair estimates and costs to meet code violations, extent of damage, concern for neighborhood, and agreement to place on a thirty(30)day raze or repair order. There being no one else to address the public hearing, Mayor Moore recapitulated Council decisions regarding the structures addressed: 2755 Cable--thirty(30)days to demolish or repair said structure; 2175 Albany—thirty(30)days to demolish or repair said structure;2495 Angeline—the owner or owners meet with the Demolition Field Supervisor, produce legal proof of ownership and establish a work program on or before July 7, 2000; 3865 Lou Street—forty-five (45) days to demolish or repair said structure; 655 Madison(front structure)—forty-five(45)days to demolish or repair said structure; and 4330 Ironton—demolish or repair said structure. The public hearing closed at 2:49 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Goodson moved to approve Ordinance No.00-57 with the above stated amendments. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various subjects Councilmember Patterson announced that the South Park Neighborhood Association will hold a meeting Thursday at the South Park Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. A meeting will be held Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Greater Good Hope Baptist Church,2725 West Virginia, to allow concerned citizens to ask questions and voice opinions about property development near Fourth Street and Cardinal Drive by Dr. Sterling Lance. Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 9 Councilmember Samuel requested that staff to respond to Ms.Joanna Guidry,610 Tyrrell, regarding weed violations in the 600 block of Tyrrell. Mayor Moore reported to Public Works staff that there is standing water at 1940 Lela that is possibly a sewer leak. He encouraged participation at the Fourth of July celebration at Riverfront Park that includes an evening of entertainment with the Symphony of Southeast Texas followed by a fireworks display. * City Manager's Report - Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 2000, 2000-2001 TCMA Committee Service,City Water Front/Downtown Revitalization Program and 2000- 20001 Theatrical Series - No oral report presented * Public Comment(Persons are limited to three (3) minutes) Mr. Frank Kiefer, 3190 Willowood, addressed Council again to speak about senior citizen water discounts,suggested that a flier be placed in the July water bill to show discount eligibility,questioned if a copy of disability could be used for a discount, and suggested placing senior citizen/disability designations on water bills. Mr. Kiefer questioned status of Concord Road construction, and Public Works Director Tom Warner reported there are four phases for the construction. The first phase is being completed;the second phase,presently under construction,is construction of the drainage outfall from Concord to the Neches River;and said the next phase,Concord from Plum to the railroad tracks, cannot be completed until the drainage outfall is finalized. Mrs. Dorothy Evans,2825 Arthur Lane,again addressed Council to reiterate her belief that a 25 to 30 day due date after receipt of a water bill should be established to coincide with Social Security payments, said most people are not aware of a senior citizen water discount, and added that some senior citizens would not quality for the discount because they reside in rental homes. Mr. Frank Kiefer, 3190 Willowood, again addressed Council to question feasibility of the Beaumont Enterprise publishing information about the senior citizen water discount, and Mayor Moore stated that the information will be placed in water bills to completely explain the exemption. Mayor Moore extended holiday wishes to everyone. There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m. David Moore, Mayor Barbara Liming, City Clerk Minutes;June 27,2000;Page 10