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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JAN 20 1998M I N U T E S- CITY OF BEA UMONT Lulu L. Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Becky Ames, Mayor Pro Tem Guy N. Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P. Cokinos John K. Davis January 20,1998 Bobbie J. Patterson Lane Nichols, City Attorney Ray A. Riley, City Manager Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on January 20, 1998, 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 -Report from independent auditors related to FY 1997 -Presentation from Entergy *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items *Consent Agenda Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Pastor Danny Wayman of the First United Methodist Church gave the invocation. Gayle Botley led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson. Also present were Ray A. Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk. Mayor Pro Tem Ames arrived at 1:42 p.m., prior to action items. Councilmember Smith was absent. *Presentations and Recognition: (A) Gayle Botley addressed City Council regarding the independent audit his firm conducted, rendering an unqualified opinion. He stated the City is on target and where it should be regarding finances. Mayor Moore stated that the audit committee had accepted the audit report. Councilmember Goodson thanked Mr. Botley for the detailed audit, and stated that he would discuss with him later some aspects of conduit debt. Councilmember Davis asked how the relationship was between the auditors and City staff. Mr. Botley stated that it was a great working relationship, and staff was very cooperative. (B) Representatives from Entergy presented a $2,500 check to Keep Beaumont Beautiful in the name of Delia Harrington, honoring her for her many years of service to Beaumont. Ms. Stephens, Delia Harrington's sister, gave a moving tribute to her sister, reading from Delia's own personal journal. *Public Comment: Citizens were invited to comment on the Consent and Main Agenda. Jim Brown, 1070 Sun Meadow, and Mark Douglas, 3323 Ave. D, Nederland, addressed City Council regarding "adult" clubs Team Mates, Dream Street, and the Tonga, which are designated as cabarets, and the differences between "all nude" establishments and "cabarets." They stated that"all nude" clubs should be regulated through an ordinance such as the one contemplated by Council, but that cabarets are already regulated by T.A.B.C. and the Health Department. They were in agreement that the license fee in the pending ordinance is too high, and that only dancers/entertainers should be licensed, not bartenders, cooks, and wait staff. Katherine Wiggington, president of the South Park Neighborhood Association is concerned with the image of the City due to nude parlors, and she hopes City Council will pass an ordinance affecting a change to a more family-oriented city. Molly Fehrenbacher, 610 Belvedere, stated she is proud of the City Council and hopes they vote on the sexually oriented business ordinance as it stands. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1998 -Approved; Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution No. 98-6; A) Approve the purchase of vehicles and equipment for use in various City departments - Resolution No. 98-7; Resolution No. 98-8; Resolution No. 98-9 B) Accept improvements constructed in Dowlen West Unit XXIV for City maintenance - Resolution No. 98-10 C) Authorize a change in signatories for the Cash Bond Account at Texas Commerce Bank - Resolution No. 98-11 D) Approve a change order and final payment related to the contract for repairs and repainting of the South Elevated Storage Tank - Resolution No. 98-12 E) Approve the construction of a metal building at the Water Treatment Plant - Resolution No. 98-13 F) Authorize the sale of surplus property - Resolution No. 98-14 Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes 1/20/98; Page 2 GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider ordinances regulating sexually oriented businesses. After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Davis moved to table this matter and defer it until next week's meeting for further discussion. Next week's meeting will be the cutoff for receipt of further public information. Council will take action at the meeting following next week's meeting on an ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Goodson, Davis, and Patterson Noes: Councilmember Cokinos 2. Consider approving the City's participation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to reconstruct Franklin Street between Neches and MLK Parkway. Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-15, authorizing the City's participation with the Texas Department of Transportation to reconstruct Franklin Street between Neches and MLK Parkway. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Section 108 loan application The public hearing to accept comments regarding the City's Section 108 loan application opened at 2:48 p.m. Lynn DeMary, 430 E. Elgie, commented to City Council that it is wise for the City of Beaumont to proceed to streamline the application process. There being no further public comments, the public hearing closed at 2:50 p.m. Councilmember Goodson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-16, approving a Section 108 line of credit loan application for future economic development and housing projects. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes 1/20/98; Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS • Review plans for Concord Road Project • Review HUD Consolidated Grant Program Tom Warner, Public Works Director, introduced Gary Graham, with Schaumberg & Polk, who gave a presentation to City Council regarding the plans for the proposed Concord Road Pavement Widening Project. A copy of the plans are attached to these minutes and made a part hereof. Beverly Hodges, Finance Officer, gave a presentation on the 1998 Consolidated Grant Program. A copy of this report is attached to these minutes and made a part hereof. COMMENTS * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Katherine Wiggington stated that South Park needs some of the rehabilitation money. She further stated that she appreciated the demolition of Giles School, and would like a new library on that site. She advised that the Spindletop 100th anniversary celebration is upcoming and should be held at the original site of the gusher — which is in South Park -- instead of at Gladys City. She commended Councilmember Davis for the widening of Concord Road and reminded Council that there are still two blocks of Chaison still unpaved. Mayor Moore stated that this subject will most likely be on the next agenda. Jane Hebert, 295 S. Parkway, thanked Entergy for the donation of gas for their Citizens on Patrol program. Benny Mendoza stated that there was an organized cleanup in the neighborhood, and limbs and trash need to be removed from the corner of Orange and Wall St. He invited everyone to the next meeting on February 15, 1998. Pablo Ydrogo, 1590 Gilbert, stated that from this organized cleanup, there are more sites that have debris to be removed -- Milam and Franklin, between D and A, and between C and the railroad tracks, and on Fannin Street. Cindy Loden, of Lumpkin Wrecker, stated that she would like for the wrecker ordinance to be rewritten, addressing many outdated provisions. She remarked that she was told that this ordinance would be passed without comments from the wrecker companies; and Mayor Moore assured her that this was not the case, that Council always accepts public comments. The Mayor stated that he hoped this subject would be on a future agenda within 30 days, but for sure it would be addressed in 1998. Sharon Bra K, with Bra K Wrecker Service, stated that if a change was in the future to go to a 15-minute response time, that it would be a very dangerous practice, and that it is just not enough time to respond. Minutes 1/20/98; Page 4 Kevin Stroud, Rollout Wrecker, addressed Council with his concerns about obtaining a wrecker license in the City. Lane Nichols, City Attorney, advised Council that Mr. Stroud has retained an attorney for representation, and that Mr. Stroud's attorney must contact Lane for further information. Lane stated that the last time he spoke to Mr. Stroud's attorney, the attorney stated that he wanted additional time to gather information; and he has not been forthcoming with that information. Tony Sacker addressed Councilmember Davis, giving him 100 percent congratulations on upholding the Constitution of the United States regarding the rights of the sexually oriented businesses. * Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Goodson commented that he appreciated the report he received regarding downtown development, thanking City Manager Riley, Jef Russell, and the CVB staff. Councilmember Davis commented that the MLK celebration was great. He told Maurine Gray, Library Director, that Brenda Mays, of New World Books, would like to talk to Ms. Gray regarding a donation. Ms. Gray replied that she has already spoken to Brenda Mays. Councilmember Patterson also commented on the great MLK celebration, and congratulated the Mayor on his being an honoree at the celebration. Regarding the rights of sexually oriented business, she told Tony Sacker that she has always thought to move cautiously in order to avoid violating any constitutional rights. Mayor Moore thanked the fire department for their participation in the MLK parade. He further stated this the MLK parade was the best parade of the year and gave a challenge to future parades to compare to this one. He stated that the celebration is for everyone. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. (Q�21 Mayor David W. Moore Patrice Fogarty, Ci lerk Minutes 1/20/98; Page 5 - UN=lf ,SFr _ MA FT sun M"JIMIrm"m re, I rr n M ►yjIe\9 M a TAD101�»i Olt far 'J WIN ify1R.�� ai►RYI� � 1t� i� Concord Road IH 10 to East Lucas Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. January 13, 1998 • Proposed 2.7 miles of new pavement - (Cross Section) 80 ft of right-of-way Four lanes wide except where left turns added at Delaware, Steelton and Lucas • Detailed Layouts of- - IH 10/Gulf/Live Oak area- one-way couplet (Exhibit "A") - Delaware (Exhibit "B") - Santa Fe Railroad Crossing (Exhibit "C") - Smith school property(Exhibit "D") - East Lucas Drive (Exhibit "E") • Proposed right-of-way allows: - construction of four lane cross section - better horizontal alignment - left turn lanes at signals - better driver sight distance - adequate room for utilities, and - better able to maintain traffic during construction • Off-site Drainage Improvements - necessary in order to handle drainage from Concord • Propose Public Meeting - after approval of schematic ABOVE GROUND UTIIITIES (SWBT) ABOVE GROUND UTILITIES (ENTERCY) 80.0' R.O.W. ---- I I 15.5' ± 49.0' B—B 1 1 12.5' 12.0' _ _ 12.0' 12.5' I 1 I I I I 1 ci 3 II WATER GAS lop ROADWAY�� GAS SANITARY CTV SWBT II I I LJ PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION CONCORD ROAD SCALE: N.T.S. 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JIROU STREET — I <W I I , 1 I B.I.S.D. I I 1 .• BUS BARN 1 , , SOCCER FIELDS 1 1 I , ~ SCALE., N.T.S. I ( I ROAD 1 MHBIT "A" ` �..` VMXNTINE ' ' I /� 1 Scb�umbur & Polk, Inc. BABE ZAHARIAS MEMORIAL STADIUM s.. c►" :`roti 33N3U U W z ;o N a 01 c3 1 � I z-1 _ ---I _ - I 1" r I I � ' 9 � a s � o � W q / O � z o � x U i!] z w HA19Q H'ISlrlH D �nlaa 'o a � 0 o 11 ct A A :-1 LqnIUQ slAVUs 3?n HNR Nmo svonrl , , , , zsva -PINKSTON DR City of Beaumont C-NoIReaumoid Po u�o 38 °TX 77704 ° Phone: 9,880 $° i; / -AI_ A 1W To: Ray A. Riley, City Manager From: Beverly P. Hodges, Finance Officerl'��—. Date: Thursday, January 15, 1998 Subject: HUD Consolidated Grant Previously we have submitted an update on the HUD Consolidated Grant Program for Council review. At this time I am prepared to discuss the update and the 1998 grant process. We anticipate the 1998 HUD Consolidated Budget to total $3,335,000, including program income. The Consolidated Budget is comprised of three entitlements, CDBG at $2,303,000, HOME at $775,000 and Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG) at $87,000. Program income generated by revolving loan funds is estimated at $170,000. City of Beaumont, Texas HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT UPDATE JANUARY 8,1998 City oCBeaumont 801 Main St, 32 Phone: (409)88-37 C- of Beaumont P.0 382 Xo77704 O Fax: (4 9)880 37 2 $9 To: Ray A. Riley, City Manager From: Beverly P. Hodges, Finance Officer Date: Thursday, January 08, 1998 Subject: HUD Consolidated Grant The 1998 Consolidated Grant Program budget planning process began in December 1997 with the development of an itinerary detailing the sequence of events that are necessary to complete the HUD requirements. We anticipate the 1998 HUD Consolidated Budget to total $3,335,000, including program income. The Consolidated Budget is comprised of three entitlements, CDBG at $2,303,000, HOME at $775,000 and Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG) at $8 7,000. Program income generated by revolving loan funds is estimated at $170,000. The following summarizes the activities of the past year. • New Housing Construction (HOME Program) •: 22 new homes constructed and occupied (46 new homes to date) ❖ Average cost of homeowner's assistance $21,200 for a total of $975,000 ❖ Estimated increase in the tax base $2,194,000 • Site Acquisition and Development ❖ Acquired 94 sites to date ✓1997 - 23 sites ✓1996 - 25 sites ✓1995 - 46 sites ❖ Average cost per site for acquisition and development $5,750 ❖ Total cumulative cost $540,000 (includes ML King Addition site) • Housing Rehab ❖ Completed 30 minor rehabs - average cost $5,000 ✓Average tax roll value preserved $20,500 ($615,000 total) ❖ Completed 3 rental rehabs - average cost $8,500 ✓Average tax roll value preserved $25,250 ($75,750 total) • Public Facilities & Improvements Final payment on Pruitt Center ($485,000) ❖ Charlton -Pollard Park ($150,000) •3 Melton YMCA Gymnasium ($200,000) Public Service Allocation ❖ 6 agencies - total allocation $85,000 FlUD Consolidated Grant January 8. 1998 Page 2 • Economic Development ❖ Small Business Revolving Loan Fund ✓16 new loans ($416,500) ✓Private investment from banks $678,000 ✓New owner equity investment $122,000 ✓Created 38 new full-time positions ❖ BUILD, Inc. ✓Leveraged private/city dollars 22 to 1 over the past six years ✓Estimated $6,570,000 private investment ✓Created approximately 716 new jobs in downtown area • Emergency Shelter Grant •: Assisted approximately 6,000 homeless in a one year period • Other HOME Program Activities (not in new construction) Down payment assistance for existing homes ✓Assisted 4 families ✓Average cost $9,000 ✓Average appraised value $36,375 ❖ Acquisition and rehabilitation (for resale or rent) ✓SCCDC purchased 5 homes in 1997 ✓Average cost to acquire and rehabilitate $26,300 ✓Average appraised value after purchase and rehab $28,000 To reach our goal of 75 new homes in the Charlton Pollard neighborhood, we plan to build the remaining 29 homes in 1998. The weather and our ability to identify qualified home buyers are the two main factors that will influence our time frame. It will require approximately $725,000 to provide down payment and closing costs to the homebuyers. The cost to complete site development is estimated at $105,000, which includes the preparation of sites currently being held for development. Attachments are as follows: ■Schedule 1- Itinerary ■Schedule 2 - CDBG `98 Preliminary Budget with 1992-97 cumulative totals ■Schedule 3 - CDBG `98 Preliminary Budget with prior years' remaining balances ■Schedule 4 - HOME `98 Preliminary Budget with 1992-97 cumulative totals ■Schedule 5 - HOME `98 Preliminary Budget with prior years' remaining balances SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTING THE 1998 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM (Schedule 1) Tuesday, January 20 ..................... Sunday, January 25 ..................... Wednesday, February 18 ................. Thursday, February 19 ................... Monday, March 2....................... Council workshop on the 1998 HUD Consolidated Program; discuss proposed budget and citizen participation. Publish a summary of the proposed Consolidated Plan for a 30 day comment period. Forward document to HUD for review and comments. Public Hearing/Workshop - Civic Center. Citizens, Neighborhood Associations, and Non - Profit Organizations - 7 p.m. Public Hearing/Workshop - Civic Center. Citizens, Neighborhood Associations, and Non - Profit Organizations - 7 p.m. Applications for the 1998 Public Service Grants are due by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 ................... CDAC reviews proposed budget & Public Service Applications for 1998 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Council Chambers - 4 p.m. Thursday, March 19 ..................... CDAC prepares recommendations for the 1998 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Council Chambers - 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 ...................... Tuesday, March 31 ...................... Friday, April 10 ........................ Council workshop on the 1998 HUD Consolidated Grant Program Budget. Council issues a resolution adopting the 1998 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Forward Final Consolidated Plan to HUD for final review and approval. SCHEDULE 2 1998 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG '98 Preliminary Budget with 1992-97 cumulative totals) HOUSING Housing Rehabilitation Minor Repair Acquisition/Site Development Habitat For Humanity - Administration YMCA Elderly Housing Project Beaumont Housing Authority Other - Miscellaneous CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION PUBLIC FACILITY & IMPROVEMENT Health Dept Building Pruitt Center Volunteer Center Parks Northridge Manor/PHA Willard Library Melton YMCA PUBLIC SERVICE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUILD, Inc. Charlton -Pollard Economic Development SBRLF ADMINISTRATION 1998 Prelim Budget 125,000 375,000 50,000 450,000 25,000 300,000 300,000 378,000 CDBG Totals 1.992-97 1,274,600 490,000 1,131,940 181,100 502,426 89,511 1,800 1,033,309 618,355 2,498,647 107,500 408,489 105,290 1,100, 000 325,000 1,082,916 117,050 50,000 459,000 2,253,816 TOTAL CDBG _2,303,000 13,830_749 SCHEDULE3 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG '98 Preliminary Budget with prior years' remaining balances @ 12/31197) 1998 CDBG Prelim Balances CDBG — Budget _ 1992-97 HOUSING Minor Repair 125,000 253,261 Acquisition/Site Development 375,000 158,643 Habitat For Humanity - Administration 50,000 72 YMCA Elderly Housing Project 55,862 CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION 450,000 171,349 PUBLIC FACILITY & IMPROVEMENT 300,000 Pruitt Center 485,000 Parks 82,185 Melton YMCA 300,719 PUBLIC SERVICE 43,201 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Historic Preservation Loans 15,500 BUILD, Inc. 25,000 0 Charlton -Pollard Economic Development 300,000 50,000 SBRLF 300,000 0 ADMINISTRATION TOTAL CDBG 378,000 329,324 _ 2, 303, 000 1545,116. SCHEDULE 4 1998 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM (HOME '98 Preliminary Budget with 1992-97 cumulative totals) HOME (by Non-profit) SETCDC Statewide Consolidated Innovative Housing Development City Unallocated TOTALS HOME (by activity) Housing Rehabilitation Homeowner Assistance/Project Costs CHDO Acquisition/Rehabilitation CHDO Administration/Operating TOTALS 1998 HOME Prelim Totals Budtet _ _ _1992-97 775,000 1,843,129 945,500 882,871 450,000 189,500 775,000 _4,311 000 1998 HOME Prelim Totals Budget 1992-97 450,000 622,000 2,382,871 117,000 1,204,129 36,000 274,000 775,000 4,311,000 SCHEDULE 5 1998 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM (HOME '98 Preliminary Budget with 1994-97 prior years' remaining balances) @ 12/31 /97 1998 HOME Prelim Balance _Budget_ __1994-97_ HOME (by Non-profit) SETCDC 413,194 Statewide Consolidated 508,221 Innovative Housing Development 207,040 Unallocated 775,000 189,500 TOTALS _775,000 1,317 955 1998 HOME Prelim Balance Budget__ _ 1994-97 _ HOME (by activity) Homeowner Assistance/Project Costs 622,000 1,090,351 CHDO Acquisition/Rehabilitation 117,000 206,988 CHDO Administration/Operating 36,000 20,616 TOTALS 775000 1,317,955 LJ `� O ui O Lci O L O M M N N r.: r 619- 60- 60- (0!)- 610- 69- Q� C) T T M T 0 1` o � psi 0 r M k u c O CD E a o y o � - �, p co E .i o c o .yM ,0 N O VAN O ._ = 0 W N r •= r r o� N v >+ o o — N •> d o 'v r; ILN Cl) Coo vN � a a O O CV 0 D V 0 O O O V J w 0 0 0 co co N N V m M U