HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN OCT 29 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 October 29, 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 October 29, 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 1:30 p.m. City Attorney Lane Nichols led the
invocation. Councilmember Andrew Cokinos 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. Asst. 1.
Proclamations, Presentations and Recognitions
Carolyn Howard, director of Beaumont Main Street
595 Orleans Suite 1012 Beaumont, Texas
Ms. Howard presented information about the Beaumont Main Street's 2002 Classic Film Festival,
"Off The WalP'of the Jefferson Theater, being held November 1-2, 2002. The theme is so named
because the feature films will be shown on the side of the wall of the Jefferson Theater.
Rodney Martin was presented as the new CEO of Beaumont's YMCA. Mr. Martin has 13
years of YMCA experience and is arriving in Beaumont from Alexandria, Louisiana.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda or on any
General Business item.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - Minutes of October 22, 2002.
Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a License to Encroach Agreement with
Genesis Services Company, Inc.through their agent Apollo Environmental Strategies, Inc.,
on the City's Eleventh Street right-of-way for the installation of a groundwater monitoring
well - Resolution 02-252
B) Approve the purchase of a Ford ambulance cab and chassis - Resolution 02-253
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Goodson
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 RCR (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization)to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and
a specific use permit to allow a retail store at 4825 Highland Avenue.
Administration recommended approval of a zone change from RCR (Residential
Conservation and Revitalization) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling-2) District. On October 21, 2002, at a joint Public Hearing with City Council, the
Planning Commission voted 5:0 approving the proposed zone change Consider a specific
use permit to allow a retail store at 4825 Highland Avenue, subject to the applicant
installing landscaping that meets city requirements, installing an approved stormwater
collection system, and restricting the detached monument sign to 70 square feet in size
and 6 feet in height.
City Attorney Lane Nichols advised Council to vote on the two proposed ordinance
changes separately.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve Ordinance 02-083 for a zone change from RCR
(Residential Conservation and Revitalization)to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling-2) District. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmember Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Nays: None
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Mayor Pro Tern Smith then moved to approve Ordinance 02-084 for a specific use permit
allowing a retail store at 4825 Highland Avenue, subject to the applicant installing
landscaping that meets city requirements, installing an approved stormwater collection
system, and restricting the detached monument sign to 70 square feet in size and 6 feet
in height. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Nays: None
2. Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)to LI
(Light Industrial) District for the property at 685 S. Major Drive.
Administration recommended approval of the zone change from RS Family Dwelling) to
LI (Light Industrial) District for the property at 685 S. Major Drive, On October 21, 2002,
at a joint Public Hearing with City Council, the Planning Commission voted 5:0 to approve
this zone change, subject to the applicant providing an 8' tall screening fence and a 10'
wide landscape strip along the east side of the property.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 02-085 for a zone change
from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)to LI (Light Industrial) District forthe property
at 685 S. Major Drive, subject to the applicant providing an 8' tall screening fence and a
10' wide landscape strip along the east side of the property. Councilmember Goodson
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Nays: None
3. Consider a request for a zone change from RCR (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization) and GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2
(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a specified use permit to
allow a machinery, equipment and supplies wholesaler in a GC-MD-2 District at 2220
Calder.
Administration recommended approval of a zone change from RCR (Residential
Conservation and Revitalization) and GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a
specified use permit to allow a machinery, equipment and supplies wholesaler in a GC-
MD2 District at 2220 Calder. On October 21, 2002, at a joint Public Hearing held with City
Council, the Planning Commission voted 5:0 to approve the zone change, subject to no
outside storage, the closing off of the two most easterly rear driveways and allowing only
limited access to the most westerly rear driveway along McFaddin, and a detached
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monument type sign not to exceed 70 square feet and 6 feet in height to be allowed on the
property line.
Mayor Lord asked City Attorney Lane Nichols if Council should vote on the two proposed
ordinance changes separately. City Attorney Lane Nichols again advised Mayor Lord and
Council to vote separately on the two proposed ordinances.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve Ordinance 02-086 for a zone change from RCR
(Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District.
Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Smith then moved to approve Ordinance 02-087 for a specific use permit
to allow a machinery, equipment and supplies wholesaler in a GC-MD-2 District at 2220
Calder, subject to no outdoor storage, the closing off of the two most easterly rear
driveways and allowing only limited access to the most westerly rear driveway along
McFaddin, and a detached monument type sign not to exceed 70 square feet and 6 feet
in height allowed on the property line. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson.
Nays: None
4. Consider a request for the extension of a specific use permit time limit for a period of one
year for the operation of a rental hall in an RCR (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization) District at 1685 Park Street.
Administration recommended the approval of the request for an extension until November
28, 2003. Council had previously approved a specific use permit in November, 2000 for
the hall located at 1685 Park Street. However,the property owner is requesting additional
time to find investors to partner with her for the operation of the business. On October 21,
2002, at a joint Public Hearing with City Council, the Planning Commission voted 5:0 to
approve an extension of a specific use permit time limit for a period of one year for the
operation of a rental hall in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District
at 1685 Park Street.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve Ordinance 02-088 for an extension of a specific
use permit time limit for a period of one year for the operation of a rental hall in an RCR
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(Residential Conservation and Revitalization)District at 1685 Park Street. Councilmember
Samuel seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Nays: None
5. Consider accepting the Grand Recap of the tax roll for the year 2002 (Fiscal Year 2003).
Administration recommended accepting the Grand Recap of the tax roll for the tax year
2002 with a taxable value of$3,935,778,866.00 as this recap must be approved by Council
pursuant to the Texas Property Tax Code, Section 26.09. Council approved the tax roll as
certified by the Jefferson County Appraisal District on September 17, 2002. No change in
the taxable value in the Grand Recap has occurred.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution 02-254 accepting the Grand
Recap of the tax roll for the year 2002 with a taxable value of $3,935,778,866.00.
Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson.
Nays: None
6. Consider granting a new Solid Waste Collection and Transportation Service Franchise.
Administration recommended granting a Solid waste Collection and Transportation Service
Franchise to IESI TX Corporation (IESI).
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve Ordinance 02-089 allowing the first reading
of the franchise ordinance granting a Solid Waste Collection and Transportation Services
Franchise Agreement to IESI TX Corporation. Councilmember Goodson seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson.
Nays: None
7. Consider approving the purchase of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Billing and
Collection software.
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Administration recommends the award of a bid for EMS Billing and Collection software
from Pinpoint Technologies, Inc. in the amount of$64,250.00, as funds are available in the
Capital Reserve Fund.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution 02-255 awarding a proposal to
Pinpoint Technologies, Inc.forthe purchase of billing and collection software in the amount
of$64,250.00. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson.
Nays: None
8. Consider amending Ordinance No. 02-078 relating to the structure located at 1360 Liberty.
Administration recommended thatthe condemnation orderforthe structure located at 1360
Liberty be reconsidered to allow a new property owner to rehabilitate it. On September 24,
2002, Council included structure on a raze order. However, a new owner purchased the
property on April 23, 2002, and was not aware that the property was substandard, nor that
it would be presented before Council. The new owner desires to rehabilitate the structure.
Councilmember Goodson moved to approve Ordinance No.02-090 amending Ordinance
No. 02-078 to remove the structure located at 1360 Liberty from the raze order, to allow
the new owner 120 days to enter a work program so as to rehabilitate the structure located
at 1360 Liberty. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson.
Nays: None
WORK SESSION
A reviewed of the proposed Solid Waste Management Fee Increase was presented by John
Labrie, Director of Beaumont's Clean Community
COMMENTS
Councilmembers comment on various matters
Mayor Pro Tern Smith - None
Councilmember Goodson welcomed Rodney Martin, the new CEO of the YMCA, to the
City of Beaumont. He also asked the citizens of Beaumont to understand that proposed
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projects that could help drainage and flooding in areas of the City are on hold because of
the current budget crisis.
Councilmember Cokinos - None e
Councilmember Samuel reminded everyone of the Beaumont Clean Up to be held on
Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.
Councilmember Patterson announced that the meeting of the South Park Neighborhood
Association to be held on Thursday, October 31, 2002 at South Park Baptist Church @
6:30 p.m. She also reminded Beaumont's citizens that early voting would be continuing
until Friday, November 1, 2002 for the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 5,
2002. Councilmember Patterson encouraged all registered voters within the city to
exercise their right to vote.
City Manager Kyle Hayes None
Mayor Evelyn Lord congratulated Ben Weber, the relief pitcher for the Anaheim Angels,
for a job well done. Mr. Weber is from the City of Beaumont. Mayor Lord also thanked
Mayor Pro Tern Smith for a job well done for acting in her stead as mayor for City Council
meeting held October 22, 2002.
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Officer James Martin 255 College Beaumont, TX
Officer Martin invited Mayor Lord and all Councilmembers to a retirement party for Officer Billy
Blankenship that was being held that evening at 5:30 p.m. at Hoffbrau.
Audio and video tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
Mayor Evelyif Lord
Susan Hand rson, City Clerk
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