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Home My WebLink AboutMIN SEPT 24 2002 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L. Smith, Mayor Pro Tern EVELYN M. LORD, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames Bobbie J. Patterson September 24,2002 Audwin Samuel Lane Nichols, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Susan Henderson, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on September 24, 2002, 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 Evelyn Lord called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Pastor Gloria Harder of the Church of Alpha&Omega Church,gave the invocation. Dermot P. Cashman, USN Commanding Officer, USS Falcon (MHC 59) led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson. Also, present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Susan Henderson, City Clerk; and Tina Broussard,Admin. Assistant City Clerk's Office. Proclamations and Presentations - Pray Beaumont Day-Presented by Councilmember Goodson,Accepted Pastor Anthony Brawley and Pastor Donnie Philipo Presentation of Keyto City-Presented by Mayor Evelyn Lord and Councilmember Becky Ames,Accepted by LCDR Dermot P.Cashman USN Commanding Officerand Lt.Anthony Morelli. Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled Agenda items 1-6 or Consent Agenda Lynn Castle -Thanked City Council for considering the amendment to the agenda on the lease agreement regarding the Art Museum. 500 Main St. Art Museum Beaumont, TX Councilmember Goodson voiced a concern referencing the Consent Agenda and Small Business Revolving Loan. He requested that the City Manager give everyone a small synopsis on the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund program and the administrative changes being made. Allen Lee - who resides at 5095 Maddox Beaumont, TX: Thanked City Council for putting names on agenda for proposed Committee Appointments • Consent Agenda • Approval of Minutes - Minutes of August 3, 2002 • Confirmation of Committee Appointments, the following would be appointed to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The current term would commence September 24, 2002 and expire September 23, 2004. (Mayor Evelyn M. Lord): Greg Wall, Lee Acevedo, Paul Hay,Tom Nield,Sina Nejad, David Goodell,Janette Dupuis, Gene VanMeter-Alternate, Ronnie Walker-Alternate - Resolution No. 02-215. • Approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) equipment- Resolution No. 02-216. • Approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement for HTE, Inc. Software support - Resolution No. 02-217. • Approve a resolution requesting a change in signatories for a Cash Bond at Hibernia National Bank - Resolution No. 02-218. • Approve a resolution certifying that the Small Business Revolving Loan fund (RLF) plan is consistent with and supportive of the area's current economic adjustment strategy - Resolution No. 02-219. Councilmember Goodson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson Nays: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request for a zone change from LI (Light Industrial) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property on 12th Street east of Sam's Wholesale Club. Minutes -September 24,2002 Page 2 At a joint Public Hearing with City Council held September 16, 2002, the Planning Commissions voted 7:0 to approve a zone change. Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 02-071 zone change from LI (Light Industrial)to GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED Ayes: Mayor Lord, Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None 2. Consider a request to amend a specific use permit to allow office space,counseling,coffee shop, bookstore, food pantry and storage for a church ministry in an LI (Light Industrial) and RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 702-754 College Street and 852-860 Trinity Street. At a joint Public Hearing with City Council held September 16, 2002, the Planning Commission voted 7:0 to approve an amended specific use permit. Councilmember Samuels moved to approve Ordinance No.02-074 for specific use permit to allow office space for a LI (Light Industrial) and RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 702-754 College Street and 852-860 Trinity Street. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED Ayes: Mayor Lord, Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None 3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a parking lot in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District on property located on W. Lucas, behind Novrozsky's Restaurant subject to the installation of a stormwater collection system and that the landscaping along W. Lucas meet ordinance requirements. At a joint Public Hearing with City Council held September 16, 2002, the Planning Commission voted 5:2 to approve a specific use permit to allow a parking lot in a GC-MD-2 District Councilmember Goodson moved to approve Ordinance No. 02-075 for a specific use permit to allow a parking lot in a GC-MD-2 District subject to the installation of stormwater collection system and that the landscaping along W. Lucas meet ordinance requirements. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED Ayes: Mayor Lord, Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None Minutes -September 24,2002 Page 3 4. Consider a request to abandon 1 50'of the 20'alley between Lots 5-7, Bryan Addition and Tracts C, J and K, Plats S, N. Tevis Survey, located at 1320 Pennsylvania Avenue. At a regular meeting held September 17, 2002 the Planning Commission voted 5:0 to approve the request. Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Ordinance No. 02-077. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded. MOTION PASSED Ayes: Mayor Lord, Pro Tern Smith, Counilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None 5. Consider approval of an annual contract for the office supplies through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative's BuyBoard contract with Corporate Express. The Cooperative BuyBoard offers products and services that have been submitted for competitive bidding as outlined by state statute. Mayor Pro Tem Smith moved to approve the Resolution No. 02-220. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Lord, Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None 6. City Council is requested to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Since the structure was built, AMSET has experienced problems with the buildings roof system, forthe past few years, crews forthe City's Building Services Division have worked to assist the museum in repairing deteriorated roof components to stop water infiltration. Water intrusion have become such a problem that a roofing consultant was engaged to evaluate the roof's condition, and to determine the best solution for resolving the deficiencies. Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 02-221. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Lord, Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None 7. Consider approving a contract for the purchase of one (1) paratransit vehicle. This vehicle is an addition to the current fleet of eight (8) paratransit vehicles. The unit is powered by propane gas,which creates fewer emissions than conventional diesel fuel. Bid notices were provided to twenty-eight (28) vendors, with two (2) responding with bids. Minutes -September 24,2002 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approved Resolution No. 02-222. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. 8. 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. Public Hearing Open on Dilapidated Structures Allen Lee who resides at 5095 Maddox Beaumont, TX Voiced concern about procedure used for this structure to be demolished at 4250 Usan Beaumont, Texas and the possibility that this resident and others within this neighborhood having asbestos, lead or mold. Margaret Williams who resides at 4220 Usan Beaumont, TX Also voiced concern for scheduled demolition of house located at 4250 Usan Beaumont, TX, and the possibility of toxic materials becoming airborne within the neighborhood. Doneane Beckcom, Attorney @ Law, who resides at 1615 Magnolia Port Neches, TX On behalf of the property owners of 3495 Edmonds, she requested an 120 day extension that the owners enter a work program that repairs be done on structure located at 3495 Edmonds Georgia Comore who resides at 1085 Center Beaumont, TX Requested 120 days extension and enter into a work program for structure located at 1075 Center Beaumont, TX. Dennis Waldrip who resides 9276 San Ridge Road Citronelle, Alabama 36522 Requested a 120 day extension to repair, sale or secure structure located at 2355 South Beaumont, TX. After receiving assessment of this structure from Pam Loiacano, of Clean Community, Council suggested granting only a 30 day extension. Edna Jones who resides at 3350 Maida Road Beaumont, TX Requested an extension, on behalf of her mother, Lucille Jones, to make repairs to the home located at 3360 Maida Road Beaumont, TX. Robert Preston who resides at 1190 Iowa St. Beaumont, TX Congratulated Mayor on her election. Speaking on behalf of all properties and suggested that all owners be given a chance to make improvements. The owners of the following structures will be allowed an 120 day extension and enter a work program: 2910 Avenue E & Garage Apartment 2260 Hazel (Multi-Dwelling) 2745 Brooklyn 1842 Liberty 1075 Center 3360 Maida 3495 Edmonds Minutes -September 24,2002 Page 5 The owner of 2355 South Street will be granted a 30 day extension to make improvements or sale the property that the structure be brought up to acceptable City standards. Public Meeting Closed Councilmember Goodson moved to approve Ordinance No. 02-078 finding certain structures to be public nuisances and ordering their demolition and/or repair with the exception of No. 3, 11, 17, being given 120 extension to enter a work order, and No. 25 being given only a 30 day extension to sale property or bring premises up to standard code. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None Work session • Review proposed changes to the City's Health Insurance Program • Received report from Chandler, Brooks & Donahoe, Inc. related to the City's tourism and market efforts. COMMENTS • Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Goodson -Thanked the Beaumont Police Department for the Cops and Kids Fair. Councilmember Cokinos - None Mayor Pro Tern - None Councilmember Ames - None Councilmember Patterson - None City Manager Kyle Hayes- expressed his desire to begin implementation of the marketing plan presented by Chandler, Brooks & Donahoe, Inc. Minutes -September 24,2002 Page 6 • Public Comment ( Persons are limited to three (3) minutes ) Speakers making public comments included: None Audio and video tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m. Evelyn M. Lord, Mayor M#W�� Susan Henderson, City Clerk Minutes -September 24,2002 Page 7