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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN DEC 22 1998 III I N U T IE Sp CITY OF BEAUMONT 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 22,1998 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 22, 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 1:35 p.m. The Reverend J. J. Joubert, Cornerstone Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Monsignor Kelly High School Football Coach George Eskue, led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis. Councilmember Goodson was absent. Also present were Ray A Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk. "Presentations and Recognitions A proclamation was issued in "recognition of the 1998 varsity football team from Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School for winning the 5-A State Football Championship." Coach Eskue is a former Lamar University football teammate of Mayor Moore, and two members of the team are the sons of former Councilmembers Bill Cox and Joe Deshotel. Mayor Moore recognized former Councilmember Bill Cox who commented about the positive happenings in Council and our city. *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items Mr. Greg Shepherd, 7880 Stone Circle, commented about Agenda Item No. 8 and reviewed Entergy's past activities, low rates, service and their rate request. Mr. Shepherd asked that Council carefully review the item and come up with a fair decision. *Consent Agenda The following consent agenda items were considered: Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held December 15, 1998; Confirmation of committee appointments - No appointments made A) Approve an increase in compensation for Municipal Court Magistrate (Chief Magistrate receive $300 for first session, $250 for any subsequent sessions each week; Theodore Johns and James McNicholas receive an increase to $250 per court session, effective December 23, 1998) - Resolution No. 98-357 B) Approve annual contracts for mowing vacant lots, abandoned properties, and City owned properties 1) Approve an annual contract for mowing vacant privately owned property with Great Beginnings in the amount of$.0018 per square foot with a minimum payment of $15.00 for an estimated annual expenditure of$38,182.91 - Resolution No. 98-358 2)Approve an annual contract for mowing abandoned and vacant and developed property in violation of City ordinance with Yardboy Lawncare in the amount of $.0013 per square foot with a minimum payment of$15.00 for an estimated annual expenditure of$18,335.41 - Resolution No. 98-359 3)Approve an annual contract for mowing City owned developed and vacant property with Yardboy Lawncare in the amount of $.0013 per square foot with a minimum payment of $15.00 for an estimated annual expenditure of $17,1000 - Resolution No. 98-360 C) Approve a contract for an evaluation survey to be conducted of Water Well No. 3 located in Loeb, Hardin County (with Layne-Texas in the amount of $30,312 plus $150 per hour if more fill material needs to be removed) - Resolution No. 98-361 D) Approve relocation assistance for Horn's Paint and Body Shop related to the Concord Road Improvement Project (in the amount of$19,214 to Horn's Paint and Body Shop, 1739 Live Oak, to move and re-establish the business) - Resolution No. 98-362 E) Accept improvements constructed in Bellechase West, Section One, Phase One for City maintenance (street and storm sewer improvements: Oakmont Drive from existing Oakmont Drive approximately 394 feet west to and including the cul-de-sac and Northchase Avenue from proposed Oakmont Drive approximately 183 feet north to 3-OM-4P end of roadway markers; and water and sanitary sewer improvements: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 and Lots 1-7, Block 2) - Resolution No. 98-363 F) Approve the acquisition of properties for the Concord Road Improvement Project Minutes; 12!22196;Page 2 1) A half interest of 0.116 of an acre located at 2470 Concord Road would be purchased from Kenneth D. Furiow in the amount of $7,024.50 (Parcel 9: 0.116 acre out of James Drake Survey, Abstract 18) and 2) 0.107 of an acre located at 2915 and 2925 Concord Road would be purchased from Ronald P. Jones and Carl Lee Callison, Jr. in the amount of $6,203 (Parcel 33: 0.107 acre out of the A. Williams Survey, Abstract 385) - Resolution No. 98-364 Councilmember Cokinos to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving a request by the National Development Council for Section 108 funding up to $3.175 million for renovation of the Hotel Beaumont Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-365 approving Section 108 funding in up to $3.175 million to National Development Council for renovation of Hotel Beaumont, 625 Orleans. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 2. Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District for a 1.05 acre tract located at 6130 Concord Road Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-76 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) DISTRICT TO NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6130 CONCORD ROAD, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;1222M;Page 3 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Ames, and Davis Noes: Councilmember Cokinos 3. Consider a request for a zone change from A-R (Agricultural Residential) and RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for a 12.211 acre tract located at the southwest corner of Dowlen Road and the proposed Folsom Drive extension Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-77 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 A-R (AGRICULTURAL- RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT AND RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DOWLEN ROAD AND THE PROPOSED FOLSOM DRIVE EXTENSION, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore , Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 4. Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and an application for a specific use permit to allow a non-depository credit institution at 1282 Central Drive Councilmember Ames moved to deny an Ordinance 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 RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT TO RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1282 CENTRAL DRIVE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 5. Consider a request or a specific use permit to allow a residential care facility in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 615 N. Fifth and McFaddin Minutes;12/22198;Page 4 Councilmember Smith moved to deny an Ordinance ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY IN AN AREA ZONED RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION DISTRICT LOCATED AT 615 N. FIFTH AND MCFADDIN, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Patterson 6. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a food service business in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District, also in the Oaks Historic District, at 2306 Hazel and Seventh Street Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-78 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FOOD SERVICE BUSINESS IN AN AREA ZONED RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT AT 2306 HAZEL AND SEVENTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 7. Consider a request for an amended specific use permit to allow a church school to operate out of an existing church at 3175 S. Major Drive in an Rm-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 98- 79 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHURCH SCHOOL TO OPERATE OUT OF AN EXISTING CHURCH AT 3175 S.MAJOR IN AN AREA ZONED AS RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None Minutes;12/22/96;Page 5 8. Consider approving a resolution to suspend the effective date of a rate increase for Entergy/Gulf States and consider authorizing the retention of attorneys and consultants to analyze the rate request Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-366 suspending the operation of proposed rate schedules filed by Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for a period of 90 days beyond the date such schedules would otherwise go into effect, provide of participation with other cities and ratifying selection of attorneys and consultants and Resolution No. 98-367 authorizing retention of Butler, Porter, Gay and Day and the consulting firm of Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. To provide professional to the City in the pending request by Entergy/Gulf States to increase rates within the City of Beaumont. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 9. Consider approving the purchase of two cab and chassis with brush/trash bodies for use in the Clean Community Department Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-368 authorizing purchase of two 1999 International Model 8100 single-axle diesel powered cab and chassis with forty- five cubic yard trash bodies rom Olympic Truck Sales in the amount of$206,419.32 for use by the Clean Community Department. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 10. Consider a request from Beaumont On The Grow, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant funds Councilmember Davis moved to approve Resolution No. 98-369 authorizing use of $25,000 in CDBG funding to assist with development of a shelter to house battered women and children for a period of up to six months. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None Minutes;12/22198;Page 6 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. Ordinance No. 98-80 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AND/OR REPAIR,PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY was introduced: The forty-nine (49) below listed dilapidated structures are found to be in violation of the City of Beaumont's Dangerous Structure Ordinance, Article III, Section 14-50: 2875 Arthur - Durl O. Ward, Owner; 1435 Beech - Ammer J. Smith, owner; 1445 Broadway and 2275 Broadway - Bruce Robert, owner; 2283 Broadway (garage apartments - Larue Nance, owner; 995 Brockman -Janice A. Fisher Estate, owner; 7749-65 Broussard Road and 7775 Broussard Road - Willie Mae Bean, Attn: Mary Turner, owner; 1408 Collegg (awning) - Henry Garcia, owner; 5760 Comstock - Alma Stillings Estate, owner; 1040 Delaware - Joseph L. Ramey, owner; 820 Devilleneuve - Robinson Philander Estate; 3039 Elinor - Patricia Ann Robinson, owner; 2160 Euclid - Spencer Harper Estate c/o Mae Frances Duriso; 1430 Fulton - Leo Lane, owner; 6195 Garner Road - Roy L. Lightfoot Et Ux, owner; 2208-10 Hegle (residence/commercial) - Stanley L. Compton Et Ux, owner; 1180 Lamar - Mclvin Washington, owner; 941 Lee - Sherman and Sherman, Inc., owner; 345-49 Magnolia (commercial) - Frank Barranco, owner; 2740 Mashed-O - Ernest Adams, owner; 2403 Park and 2411 Park - Joyce Booker, owner; 2435-45 Park (duplex)-- Raymond Egland Estate, owner; 1675 Pauline-Vance Allen Poe, owner; 2625 Pine - Bradley B. Bacom, Sr., owner; 240 E. Pipkin - John Joseph Robichau, owner; 2250 Potts - Mary Nelson, owner; 3455 Quinn - Leroy Johnson, owner; 960 Schwarner - Randall Hunt c/o Alice Hunt, owner; 3410 S. 6th - Narvis Jeane Williams, owner; 3160 St. James Blvd. - Nolia Jones Woods c/o Curtis Cormier; 1670 Turon and 1680 Turon - Hilda Landry, owner; 3454 West Lane - Vance Allen Poe, owner; 3456 West Lane-Melvin and Patsy Re, owners; all with 25 violations and staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; and 2755 Cable - Donald Wayne Fones, owner; 3165 Christopher- Francis Londo, owner; 3425 Corley, owner; 655 Fulton, owner; 1525-27 Fulton - Sherman and Sherman, Inc., owner; 2363 Hazel - Anna Lou Anderson, owner; 1720-30 Levy (duplexl - John Baugh Estate c/o John Wycoff, owner; 2395 Park - Michael Kinnear, owner; 820 Pipkin - Raul and Teresa Martinez, owners; 815 Saxe - Ronald G. Paule, owner; 2445 Terrell - Nolan Baker, owner; 3090 Washington Blvd. (Commercial) - J. A. Mazzola, owner; and 2235 Wilson - J. E. Wills, owner; all with 25 violations and with staff recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days. The seventeen (17) below listed structures have been condemned by City Council and the owners ordered to either raze or repair them within specified time frames. Reinspection of these structures have revealed non-compliance with the Council's order. Authorization is Minutes;12!22198;Page 7 requested from the City Council to demolish these structures in accordance with the Dangerous Structure Ordinance and charge the property owners with the cost of demolition: 3750 Brandon, 806 College (commercials 1941 College (front commercial structure), 4365 ct r, 3950 Estelle, 4270 S. 5th, 2425 Harriot, 695 Highland Drive, 1830 Highland, 3902 Highland (commercial), 2250 Laurel, 4955 Mallett (garage apartment), 5270 Midford, 1010 Orange, 1495 Pennsylvania, 1010 Pipkin, and 3162 Prairie. The public hearing opened at 2:06 p.m. Mr. Gerald Richardson, 12107 Carona Lane, Houston, TX, addressed Council regarding the structure at 1010 Orange Street. Mr. Richardson stated that he is affiliated with Home Investors, a company that buys and rehabilitates homes and is in the process of buying the structure at 1010 Orange Street and requested additional time for rehabilitation. Mr. Richardson said the house is repairable, and his company can begin the work in a timely manner. Ms. Regina Bell, on behalf of his father, addressed Council regarding the structure at 2250 Laurel and requested additional time. Ms. Bell reported that due to illness her father was unable to complete the repairs. She said the structure is located in the historic district of Beaumont, and her father would like to return the home to its original state. Ms. Stephanie Ling, 5255 Midford, addressed Council in support of demolition of the structure at 5270 Midford because of length of its state of disrepair and nuisance to the neighborhood. Mr. Mark Taylor, 830 Saxe, Apartment B, addressed Council on behalf of his brother, David, to verify that the structure at 815 Saxe is on today's agenda and in support of demolishing the structure. Mr. Thomas Moore, Kirbyville, owner of the structure at 1495 Pennsylvania, reported to Council that he has been recuperating from a serious illness and requested more time to sell or complete renovations of the property. Structural soundness of the structure and securing the building was discussed. Mr. Greg Anderson, 96 North 7th Street, addressed Council regarding the structure at 2263 Hazel to request additional time to complete repairs. Mr. Anderson said some repairs have been made and would like to continue the repairs as funds are available. Further discussion included commitment to establish a work program to be carried out to completion, and security of the building. Minutes;12/22198;Page 8 Mr. David Ward, 3840 Buffalo, addressed Council regarding the structure at 2875 Arthur Lane, to request additional time for rehabilitation. Mr. Ward stated that the house is structurally sound, reviewed the work that needs to be considered, spoke of illness and financial reverses for his family and their desire to complete refurbishing the structure. Ms. Larue Nance, 2285 Broadway, addressed Council to request additional time to rehabilitate the garage apartment at 2283 Broadway. Ms. Nance explained her financial circumstances, securing the structure, and getting contractors' bids for assistance with the renovation. Additional discussing included assurance of the building's security and emphasis on beginning and concluding a work program. Mr. Bruce Ibach, 2299 Liberty, addressed Council regarding structures at 1445 and 2275 Broadway with a request for addition time for rehabilitation. Mr. Ibach presented proposals from a contractor for staff perusal regarding repairs and securing the buildings. Mr. Ibach advised Council that he has made arrangements for outside professional help with the restoration to begin immediately. The public hearing closed at 2:57 p.m. Councilmember Davis thanked staff for diligent work with the dilapidated structure demolition program, reemphasized his desire that limited time frames be adhered to for completion of a work program and that work programs be established within 30 days of Council action. Councilmember Davis questioned condition of structures and recommendations for demolition. Ms. Pam Lociano responded that her recommendation for razing the tagged structures remains, but she understands the owners wanting to salvage the structures. Mayor Moore concurred with the criteria suggested by Councilmember Davis and added that if owners do not choose to abide by a work program, structures may be expected to be demolished, if they are brought to Council again. Mayor Moore suggested that owners of structures at 2250 Laurel, 1010 Orange, 1495 Pennsylvania, 2363 Hazel, 2875 Arthur, 2283 Broadway, 1445 Broadway, and 2275 Broadway be granted additional time as requested to complete rehabilitation. Councilmember Davis moved to amend Ordinance No. 98-80 to remove the structures at 2250 Laurel, 1010 Orange, 1495 Pennsylvania, 2363 Hazel, 2875 Arthur, 2283 Broadway, 1445 Broadway, and 2275 Broadway from a raze only order to a section for raze or repair. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None Minutes;12122/98;Page 9 OTHER BUSINESS * Review Capital Improvement Plan for Fire/Rescue Training Center Fire Chief Bertrand stated that since the inception of the training facility in 1967, it grew on an as-needed basis. It was originally designed for Beaumont's local fire department and other municipal departments joining in its use. Then, with the assistance from the local petro-chemical industry, they began to build a quality, educational enterprise with a regional scope. Chief Bertrand said that in 1969, they joined forces with the Sabine Neches Chief's Association and Lamar University to offer an annual fire school. This one week school provides a combination of conference sessions and hands-on fire training with over 200 students enrolled. Next May their 30th annual fire school will be held. At the last school, seven different states were represented. An average of over 6,100 students receive some form of fire training at this facility. Since 1980, Lamar University has operated the industrial fire training function at the facility. It is used extensively by refineries and chemical plants as well as fire equipment manufacturers and other industry. Chief Bertrand said that Beaumont's facility is one of only four training facilities in the United States that is recognized by OSHA to certify industrial fire brigades. Texas A& M is one of the others, as is one in Nevada and Maryland. He said their goal is to strive for a better facility. Chief Bertrand reviewed past problems and practices. He said that past efforts have been geared toward remediation and general maintenance. In the most extreme instances, he said major expenditures were required to correct environmental problems that were simply symptoms of a flawed foundational structure. He cited that in 1991, there was a fuel spillage because there was not a retention pond that could hold excess liquid. Some of the corrective measures that were taken have actually led to other problems: stabilized sand over liners clogs drains, causes pump damage, reduces separator capacity, and results in larger volumes of fuel-contaminated waste that must be handled and remediated. Chief Bertrand stated that we are at a crossroads where proposed expenditures must be addressed. Proposed infrastructure improvements would lay the foundation to allow for future growth. They would substantially reduce the possibility of environmental problems. He said the new pump/pond and water recycling system is environmentally friendly. The retention pond they want to install at the training facility holds 1 'h million gallons of liquid. Presently, there is not a retention pond. The water recycling system will benefit the City because the water will not have to be sent back to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The fuel can be separated from the water and both the water and fuel can be recycled for usage. Chief Bertrand said that these infrastructure improvements will lay the groundwork for their "partnership" program with industry. BASF has donated a $6 million chemical processing unit that will be the centerpiece of all their new projects. He said that the ultimate vision is to build a training facility that is marketable to a broad customer base that will in turn generate the required revenues to sustain its operation. Benefits of this facility will not only Minutes;12/22/9 ;Page 10 be for the City, but for Lamar University, local industry and our general community in terms of business generated for local merchants. A copy of the Fire/Rescue Services Training Center outlined in the 1999 Capital Improvement Plan is attached at Exhibit "A." COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Ames wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Councilmember Davis joined in extending holiday greetings, and mentioned to the City Manager that momentum and excitement is building toward progress with the Avenues Neighborhood Plan and reported that a presentation should be forthcoming. Councilmember Davis said he is excited about housing being extended in central and north Beaumont. Also, he reported that Mr. Warren Loden made a request for a school zone sign at Fairway Street near Lucas Elementary and asked that staff investigate the possibility. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor Moore congratulated the students and staff at Homer School who made donations in excess of $400 and received additional donations from the community, including Councilmember Cokinos, totaling close to $700 to help an elementary school in Newton County that recently burned. They presented the money to the Newton School District Superintendent. Mayor Moore complimented the Christmas spirit that was exhibited by their actions, the principal for allowing the activity to occur, and the Sheriffs Department and the Beaumont Police Department for bringing out the helicopter for the event. Secondly, Mayor Moore relayed that he received a disturbing telephone call immediately before Council. He stated that"there is no place in our society or our community for vicious or random acts of violence, and we have to really step up, and we need everybody in the neighborhood, when you know of something that is taking place to speak up and speak out about it." Mayor Moore said we need to assist law enforcement in taking necessary steps to combat these acts. The phone call Mayor Moore received was from a citizen informing him that upon leaving an event from a school function, someone started shooting. Their vehicle was struck by bullets, and the occupants of the vehicle could have been hit. Mayor Moore encouraged anyone knowing about such incidents not to be silent, because our silence makes us as guilty as the person pulling the trigger of the gun. He advocated supporting law enforcement, becoming strong in neighborhoods, and not becoming a hostage or prisoner in our homes. * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Minutes;12122/98;Page 11 Mr. Roberto Flores, 2425 Buchanan, addressed Council regarding an awning on College and Avenue A that is in a dilapidated state and requested that it be addressed as soon as possible. Mr. Flores also encouraged Council in their deliberations to take into consideration the affects of dilapidated structures on other residents in the neighborhood. EXECUTIVE SESSION *Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Richard Schlesinger 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 further business, the meeting recessed at 3:33 p.m. to reconvene in executive session. Mayor David W. Moore Barbara Liming, Deputy City Jerk Minutes;12/22M;Page 12 CITY OF BEAUMONT FIRE TRAINING GROUNDS FUND BALANCE SHEET September 30, 1998 AVAILABLE RESOURCES CLAIMS ON AVAILABLE RESOURCES Assets Liabilities Cash $ - Accounts Payable $ 11,392 Other Accounts Receivable - Due to Other Funds 57,025 Accrued Wages Payable 3,497 71,914 Fund Balance Reserved for encumbrances - Fund Balance, Unreserved 7( 1,914) (71,914) TOTAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES $ - TOTAL CLAIMS ON RESOURCES $ - CITY OF BEAUMONT FIRE TRAINING GROUNDS FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE For the year ended Septembr 30, 1998 Favorable/ (Unfavorable FY 1998 Year End Current Actual Projected at Projection to Month Year to Date 09/30/98 Budget Budget REVENUES Charges for Services - 250,432 250,500 300,000 (49,500) Interest - 376 400 - 400 Miscellaneous Revenue - 211 200 - 200 TOTAL REVENUES - 251,019 251,100 300,000 (48,900) EXPENDITURE CATEGORY Personnel Costs - 106,436 106,500 115,600 9,100 Operating Expenses - 52,216 52,200 83,800 31,600 Equipment - 2,040 2,000 21,000 19,000 Capital Outlay (1) - 22.473 22,500 11,200 (11,300) Repairs and Renovations - - -- 26,000 26,000 Transfers Out = 143.800 _ 143,800 44,200 _199,600) TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- 326,965 327,000 301,800 (25,200) EXCESS(DEFICIT)REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES - (75,946) (75,900) (1,800) (74,100) FUND BALANCE Beginning Fund Balance (71,914) _ 4,032 __ 4,032 1,800 2,232 Ending Fund Balance (71.914) f71 914) (71.86 - =7( 1,868) (1) Asbestos removal in fire academy building and flooring in the Brown classroom. CITY OF BEAUMONT FIRE TRAINING FUND BALANCE SHEET At September 30 FY1993 FY1994 FY1995 FY1996 FY1997 FYI 998 ASSETS - - - Cash and investments $ 712,673 - - - 22,544 - Receivabies-other 3,744 855 - - - - Total assets 716,417 855 - - 22,544 - LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities Accrued payroll 3,842 1,857 1,449 1,461 5,542 3,497 Accounts payable 3,546 26,263 1,384 2,357 2,817 11,391 Due to other funds -- 171,004 253,126 94,134 10,152 57,025 Total liabilities 7,388 199,124 255,959 97,952 18,511 71,913 Fund balance Unreserved, undesignated 709,029 (198,269) (255,959) (97,952) 4,033 (71,913) Total fund balance 709,029 (198,269) (255,959) (97,952) 4,033 (71,913) Total liabilites and fund balance $ 716,417 855 - - 22,544 - CITY OF BEAUMONT FIRE TRAINING FUND Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance For the fiscal years ended September 30 FY1993 FY1994 FY1995 FY1996 FY1997 FY1998 Revenues Charges for services $ 397,178 323,522 325,107 324,150 277,412 250,432 Interest 21,481 20,854 1,364 - - 376 Miscellaneous 2,194 1,765 200 - 674 211 Total revenues 420,853 346,141 326,671 324,150 278,086 251,019 Expenditures Personnel 80,224 89,560 70,536 67,444 106,576 106,436 Operations 62,106 46,489 73,675 86,321 56,116 52,216 Equipment 1,611 3,687 - 12,378 7,358 2,040 Capital improvements 83,571 1,113,703 240,150 - 6,051 22,473 Total expenditures 227,512 1,253,439 384,361 166,143 176,101 183,165 Excess revenues over (under) expenditures 193,341 (907,298) (57,690) 158,007 101,985 67,854 Other financing sources(uses) Operating transfers in - - - - - - Operating transfers out (50,000) - - - - (143,800) Total other financing sources(uses) (50,000) - - - - (143,800) Excess revenues and other financing sources over(under) expenditures and other uses 143,341 (907,298) (57,690) 158,007 101,985 (75,946) Fund balance, beginning of year 565,688 709,029 (198,269) (255,959) (97,952) 4,033 Fund balance, end of year $ _ 709,029 1981269 (255,959) _(97,9 4,033 71,913) City of Beaumont Fire/Rescue Services Training Cen ter Capital lmpro vemen t Plan FY 99 � 1 EXHIBIT "q" Beaumont Fire/Rescue Training Center Capital Improvement Plan - FY99 Introduction The Beaumont Fire/Rescue Training Center is a lesson in the positive impact of partnership. Through our alliance with Lamar University and local industry, the City of Beaumont plays host to thousands of emergency response personnel annually. Our community derives significant benefit from the positive economic impact and national recognition we receive from being one of the few municipal and industrial fire training facilities in the nation. To provide a consistent level of quality service to our current clients, and to be in a position to broaden our customer base, improvements to the facility will be required. For a partnership to survive and flourish, each partner must do their part. As "landlord", our end of the bargain is to furnish a facility that is capable of providing students with a distinctive yet safe training opportunity. Local industry does its part through donations of equipment and labor, and Lamar University fulfills its role through marketing and providing industrial fire, rescue and hazardous materials training. We depend on each other to grow and prosper. With this in mind, the following items represent the first stage of a multi-phase plan to improve and upgrade the Training Center. Chemical Unit Training Area One of the goals of the Training Center is to continually involve local industry through partnership to develop fire training capabilities for the facility. The commitment of local industry to the Training Center is evidenced in the donation of a six-million dollar chemical process unit and its $200,000 transport cost by the BASF Corporation. The unit will be the central attraction of the region, and an incredible draw for repeat and new customers alike. Engineering estimates for the cost of constructing the training area total $239,405. Wastewater Handling and Recycling System There are many reasons why it is necessary to improve wastewater handling and recycling. Primarily, to reduce the amount of treated water utilized in fire training exercises and, secondly, to reduce the amount of wastewater treated off- Beaumont Fire/Rescue Training Center Capital Improvement Project- FY99 Page 1 site at the City Water Treatment Plant. Currently, all fire-water used at the Training Center is acquired from the City Water System. The improved system will provide for fuel/water separation and is designed to handle firewater drainage and recycling, and wastewater retention. The system will support future expansion and development of the field. Another important benefit is a more secure, environmentally-friendly process. The project includes the purchase of an emergency generator, which will provide power to keep the system functional, thus averting possible fuel spills and environmental damage. Also contained in the project cost is remediation of sludge and contaminated sand build-up in the separator system. Engineering estimates for the cost of this work total $345,092. North Drainage System Increasing the capacity of the drainage system on the North side of the field is necessary to handle both existing demand and the proposed expansion of the Chemical Unit Training Area. Modifications will provide for a higher volume drainage capacity and improve the overall drainage for the entire north side of the facility. Engineering estimates for the cost of this work total $151 ,250. Modifications to Existing Containment Systems This project involves increasing the size and stability of the levee system, and modifying the south drainage system to provide for improved holding and drainage capacity. Included are modifications to existing sumps and junction boxes, and the installation of concrete over the existing stabilized sand base material. Engineering estimates for the cost of this project total $225,775. Fire Extinguisher Training Area The fire extinguisher training area was originally built by the Ansul Corporation in the early 1980's. No major improvements or upgrades have been made to the site since constructed. Fuel runoff, or other potential environmental problems are present since the area does not currently have a protective liner installed, and is not bermed. Engineering estimates to correct this deficiency total $150,078. Beaumont Fire/Rescue Training Center Capital Improvement Project - FY99 Page 2 Restroom Facilities Presently, there are two restroom locations on the training field. One of the structures is dilapidated and is marginally serviceable. New modular restroom facilities will be located on the east and northwest sides of the field. The new restrooms will be ADA compliant, and will enable us to service larger numbers of students adequately. The estimated cost of the restrooms is $50,000. Summarx The original capital improvement plan was originally approved and funded for FY97. At that time $800,000 was allocated for the project. The completion of the engineering work identified some unanticipated costs, and we have since been given the unexpected opportunity of an unprecedented donation from the BASF Corporation of the chemical process unit. From its inception, the total cost of the project has increased to $1 ,430,000. To complete the project as planned will require an additional expenditure of $630,000. Beaumont Fire/Rescue Training Center Capital Improvement Project - FY99 Page 3