HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN DEC 08 1998 M I N U T E S = CITY OF BEA UM®NT
Lulu L.smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Bobbie J.Patterson, Mayor Pro Tem
Guy N.Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P.Cokinos
John K. Davis DECEMBER 8,1998 Becky Ames
Lane Nichols,City Attorney Ray A. Riley,City Manager City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on December 8, 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
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. The Reverend Patrick Gahan, St. Stephen's
Episcopal Church, gave the invocation. He invited Council to attend the dedication of a new clinic
in South Park on Saturday and said the Bishop will be present. Seven members of the South
Beaumont Lions Club led the pledge of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis (arrived at 1:45 p.m.) Also present were Ray A Riley, City
Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk.
*Presentations and Recognitions
Two proclamations were issued: "National Safe and Sober--Drunk and Drugged Driving
Prevention Month, " December, 1998, with a "Light's on for Life Day", December 18, 1998; and
a proclamation proudly recognizing the " 50th Anniversary of the South Beaumont Lions Club"
on December 9th.
(Councilman Davis arrived at 1:45 p.m.)
Mr. Harvey Zernial, Human Resources Manager and Chairman of HEB Pantry's Holiday Dinner,
invited Council to attend the 7th annual Feast of Sharing to be held on December 18th from 3:00
to 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mr. Zernial reported that 5,000 citizens were fed last year with
over 600 volunteers participating. He expressed appreciation to the City of Beaumont and
emphasized that this is a family festival open to everyone. Mr. Zernial presented Council with a
large Christmas decorated coconut cake, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Moore commented about the Feast of Sharing being a time for all citizens to share in a
holiday celebration whether they are a volunteer, one of the children performing, or are just
enjoying the meal. He said it is a special time of camaraderie and encouraged attendance. Mayor
Moore thanked HEB Pantry for leadership in this community activity, and said it will be a great day
of celebration in the Civic Center.
Ms. Dora Nisby told Council that the Downtown YWCA is on the move; they have turned the page
and are moving forward with their revitalization. Ms. Nisby extended an invitation to Council to
attend the YWCA open house on Thursday, December 10th. She said they will showcase the
progress that has been made possible with the efforts of the community. Ms. Nisby thanked Sheriff
Woods for allowing inmates at the Jefferson County correctional facility to assist with labor and
announced that donations of any amount are being accepted. Ms. Nisby introduced Ms. Kelly Hull,
the new program director for the YWCA, and board member Mary Kirkwood, and again expressed
appreciation for City, County and community support.
*Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items - No one wished to address
these subjects.
*Consent Agenda
The following consent agenda items were considered:
* Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held November 24, 1998;
* Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution No. 98-330
A) Approve contracts for the purchase of materials and services
1) Approve a contract for printing the Comprehensive Brochure for the Convention and
Visitor's Bureau (CVB) (with Mid-South Press, Inc. in the amount of$46,606) - Resolution
No. 98-331
2) Approve a contract for repairing the exterior walls of the new Municipal Court Building
located at 720 Orleans (with Moore's Waterproofing in the amount of$46,870) - Resolution
No. 98-332
3) Approve annual contract for the purchase of traffic marking materials (signs and sign
blanks from Vulcan Signs in the amounts of$15,660 and $9,823.25; reflective sheeting from
Nippon Carbide Industries, Inc. in the amount of$15,378.90) - Resolution No. 98-333
B) Authorize a payment to the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission for FY 1999
membership dues (SETPRC Dues, $5,716.15; Criminal Justice Program, $1,874.34; Senior
Citizen Program, $5,451.51; and Senior Volunteer Program, $6,962.48; for a total of
$20,004.48) - Resolution No. 98-334
C) Approve relocation assistance for Tire Town related to the Concord Road Improvement
Project (in the amount of $6,731--2987 Concord) - Resolution No. 98-335
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D) Accept the donation of a Water Line Easement(20' x 20' out of Abstract 48, William Sigler
Survey) from Sandoz Crop Protection Corporation and approve an Easement Agreement
with the Federal Government for water and sanitary sewer facilities (out of the E. D.
Chenneth Survey, Abstract 104) to serve the Federal Prison) - Resolution No. 98-336
E) Approve the acquisition of properties
1)Approve the acquisition of property for the Walden Road Improvement Project (at 6405
Walden Road, 929.04 sq. ft., from Mr. and Mrs. Adam F. Fontenot in the amount of$675) -
Resolution No. 98-337
2) Approve the acquisition of property for the Neighborhood Revitalization Project (2179
Sabine Pass from Donald J. Blain in the amount of$3,200) - Resolution No. 98-338
F) Accept water and sanitary sewer improvements constructed in Cottontail Trail Subdivision
for City Maintenance (Lots 1-4) - Resolution No. 98-339
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Ames
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving an addendum to the Industrial Contract with Mobil Oil and approving
a separate agreement with the Wilmington Trust Company
Councilmember Cokinos confirmed that the City will continue to provide fire protection at the
Mobil plant site, and Councilmember Smith questioned voting individually on the
addendums. City Attorney Nichols stated that since the two items are interrelated, they may
be approved in one vote.
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-340 authorizing an addendum
to the Industrial Contract with Mobil Oil to set a 5% increase to their payment for the total
amount of $7,250,000 for the year 2000, and a total amount of $7,600,000 for the year
2001; and authorizing a separate agreement to recognize another entity at the Mobil
Refinery site owned by the Wilmington Trust Company. Councilmember Ames seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
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Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
2. Consider approving the purchase of 1999 police pursuit vehicles
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-341 authorizing purchase
of 16 Ford Crown Victorias at$19,798 per unit and one (1) Chevrolet Tahoe from Lawrence
Marshall Chev-Olds in the amount of $26,673 through the State of Texas Cooperative
Purchasing Program for a total expenditure of$343,441. Councilmember Ames seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
3. Consider approving the purchase of an upgrade for the IBM AS/400 Series 310 mainframe
computer located at City Hall
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-342 authorizing purchase of
hardware in the amount of$126,675, software in the amount of$49,016, and installation in
the amount of $11,300, and software maintenance in the amount of $15,960 for a total
expenditure of $202,951 from IBM Corporation. Councilmember Goodson seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
4. Consider approving a change order and final payment related to the Calder Interceptor
Rehabilitation Project
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-343 authorizing Change
Order No. 1 in the amount of$78,782 and final payment in the amount of$108,249.55 to
Allco, Inc. for sanitary sewer improvements to the Calder Interceptor Rehabilitation Project,
Contract Number Six. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
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5. Consider approving an annual contract for grounds maintenance at Tyrrell Park
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-344 authorizing a contract with
Alamo Lawn Service for grounds maintenance at Tyrrell Park at $7,000 per month during
the growing season and $2,700 per month during the non-growing season for a total amount
of $66,800. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
6. Consider approving the purchase of surveillance equipment for use in the Police
Department
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-345 authorizing purchase
of fourteen (14) truck mounted video cameras and body packs for a total of$54,530 from
Advanced Systems & Alarms. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
7. Consider approving a contract with Build, Inc. to promote the revitalization and development
of downtown Beaumont
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-346 authorizing a one-year
contract beginning January 1, 1999. through December 31, 1999, with BUILD, Inc. to
promote the revitalization and development of downtown Beaumont, in cooperation with
Texas Mainstreet Projects and the National Mainstreet Center. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
(Councilmember Davis left the Council Chamber at 2:17 p.m.)
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8. Consider approving the purchase of a track dozer for use in the Landfill Division/Clean
Community Department
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-347 authorizing purchase
of a 60,000 lb. track dozer from Mustang Tractor and Equipment in the amount of$263,916.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, and Ames
Noes: None
(Councilmember Davis returned to the Council Chamber at 2:21 p.m.)
9. Consider a contract for professional services for the design and construction management
of improvements at the Beaumont Yacht Club
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-348 authorizing a contract
with Fittz& Shipman, Inc. to provide engineering services for construction of improvements
to the Beaumont Yacht Club for a fee of 8% of the proposed improvements, but not to
exceed $63,000. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
10. Consider a contract for professional services for an advertising and public relations
campaign for the City's recycling program
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-349 authorizing a contract with
Media Management & Design to provide advertising and public relations services for the
recycling campaign funded by a $93,720 grant obtained from the State through the South
East Texas Regional Planning Commission. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED,
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
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COMMENTS
* Councilmembers comment on various matters
Councilmember Goodson commended Lamar University for the beauty and spirit of the
Cardinal Lights Ceremony held last night. He congratulated Mayor Moore for being selected
as the first to receive special recognition by Lamar University as a distinguished alumnus
who has been important to Lamar's past and future. Mayor Moore, assisted by four children,
officially turned on the Christmas lights for the campus.
Mayor Moore said last night was a great evening and very well attended by students and
members of the community. He complimented students for taking a break from studying
for finals to join in the celebration. Three venues of music provided entertainment, and
refreshments were supplied by faculty wives. Mayor Moore announced that a tremendous
gift was given today. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Penland, owners of Quality Mat, donated $1 million
this morning to Girls' Haven to begin the initial conversion of the former BPM Club into a
new residence for the girls.
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
Mr. Raymond Chaison, 1130 Lamar, addressed Council to state that he was awakened at
3:00 a.m. because of heavy steel being dropped in activity at the Port of Beaumont. Mr.
Chaison stated that he complained to the Police Department and was instructed to contact
the Port of Beaumont. He said the noisy activity ceased about 4:30 a.m. after he contacted
the Port. Mr. Chaison asked for Council assistance with this on-going, noise nuisance.
Mr. Benny Mendoza, 5655 South Kenneth, announced that Mr. Larry Hernandez has been
elected as the new president for the Avenues Neighborhood Association and expressed
appreciation to Council for their support.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
*Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Joe Fontenot et al v. City of Beaumont et al
Marshall Wiltz 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:
Municipal Court Magistrates
City Manager
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There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 2:30 p.m. to reconvene in executive
session.
Mayor David W. Moore
Barbara Liming, Deputy CitV Clerk
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