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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN OCT 1 1996 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUM®NT Lulu L.smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Andrew P.Cokinos, Mayor Pro Tern Guy N.Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames John K. Davis OCTOBER 1, 1996 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 October 1, 1996, 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 Comments: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items *Consent Agenda Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Bill Walker, of the Westgate Church of Christ gave the invocation. Mr. Lynn DeMary, president of Federation of Neighborhood Associations, led in the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmen Ames, Smith, Goodson, and Davis. Councilman Bobbie Patterson was absent. Also, present were Ray A. Riley, City Manager, Lane Nichols, City Attorney, Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk, and Barbara Liming, Dep. City Clerk. Mayor Moore announced an executive session to be held in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss pending or contemplated litigation regarding the claims of Mandolyn J. Stanley, Cynthia Foutz, and Joseph Trahan, and in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code, regarding the annual evaluation of the City Manager. Citizens were invited to comment on the Consent Agenda. No one wished to address these topics. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were considered: * Approval of minutes of the September 24, 1996, meeting; a. Confirmation of committee appointments - No committee appointments; b. Authorize the acquisition of property - Resolution Nos. 96-227 and 96-228; C. Authorize a Pipeline License Agreement with Centana Intrastate Pipeline Company - Resolution No. 96-229; d. Approve the purchase of various sized water pipe and fittings for use by the Water Distribution Division- Resolution No. 96-230; e. Reappoint Lupe Flores as the Chief Magistrate of the City of Beaumont - Resolution No. 96-231; f. Reappoint James D. McNicholas and Theodore Johns as Magistrates of the City of Beaumont - Resolution No. 96-232; g. Approve an annual salary increase for the City Attorney - Resolution No. 96-233; h. Accept improvements constructed in Oakmont Addition for City maintenance - Resolution No. 96-234 Councilman Davis moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilman Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmen Smith, Goodson, Ames, and Davis Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Amend Section 26-24 of the Code of Ordinances dealing with school zones. Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos moved to adopt Ordinance No. 96-55 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, SECTION 26-24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO AMEND SCHEDULE A IN SCHOOL ZONES;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilman Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmen Smith, Goodson, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 2. Approve a lease agreement and an operations agreement with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Councilman Smith moved to adopt Resolution No. 96-235, approving a lease agreement and an operations agreement with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Councilman Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;10/1/96;Page 2 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmen Smith, Goodson, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 3. Approve agreements with Bison Leasing Texas, L.P. to finance the purchase of seven pieces of equipment. Councilman Ames moved to adopt Resolution No. 96-236, approving agreements with Bison Leasing Texas, L.P. to finance the purchase of seven pieces of equipment. Councilman Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmen Smith, Goodson, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 4. Approve a contract with the Innovative Housing Development Corporation which will provide assistance for 11 new home purchases in the Charlton-Pollard neighborhood. Councilman Smith moved to adopt Resolution No. 96-237, approving a contract with the Innovative Housing Development Corporation which will provide assistance for 11 new home purchases in the Charlton- Pollard neighborhood. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmen Smith, Goodson, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 5. Approve agreements between the City and Houston Pipe Line Company and MidCon Texas Pipeline Corporation for the relocation of their pipelines at the City's landfill. Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos moved to adopt Resolution No. 96-238, approving agreements between the City and Houston Pipe Line Company and MidCon Texas Pipeline Corporation for the relocation of their pipelines at the City's landfill. Councilman Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmen Smith, Goodson, Ames, and Davis Noes: None Minutes;10/1196;Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS Review proposed 1997 Street Rehabilitation Program, as attached hereto and made a part hereof. Councilmembers comment on various matters. Mayor Moore spoke of Councilman Patterson's soon return to Council and recovery from an accident and her interest and involvement in voter registration this past weekend. He requested that Lyle Street be returned to a good state upon completion of the State Project and relayed requests from citizens for automatic withdrawal payment of water bills and told by the City Manager that information concerning that process will be included in the next billing. Mayor Moore complimented City Staff for "herculean efforts" assisting citizens last Friday with flood problems and announced: the beginning of the Southeast Texas Fair on Thursday, a hearing regarding Entergy rates, a walk-a-thon sponsored by the Golden Triangle Links Saturday morning to benefit a local shelter, a special mass for law enforcement officers at Saint Anthony's Cathedral, dedication of the rose gardens, an over-55 bowling tournament attracting over 500 participants from four states, kick-off of an after-school program directed by the YMCA at Blessed Sacrament Church in the Charlton-Pollard neighborhood, a literacy program banquet in Houston organized by Beaumonter Yvonne Cormier honoring Mr. Tom Harkin for his efforts in speaking across the country on behalf of literacy and the opportunity to meet famous authors that included Kareem Abdul Jabar. Councilman Goodson thanked Chief Magistrate Lupe Flores and Magistrates James D. McNicholas and Theodore Johns for their service to the City of Beaumont and expressed appreciation for operation of Municipal Court and Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos for answering many of his calls received Friday regarding flooding caused by the heavy rain. Councilman Davis reported that representatives from the Heart of the City Neighborhood Association will speak later regarding a neighborhood problem and an emergency meeting. He requested that the Building Codes Division and the Police Department investigate activities that are occurring at the Land Manor location on Orange Street regarding any possible Code violations or illegal action, especially since there are grade schools in close proximity. He expressed a desire for empowerment to limit the number of group homes in an area that is already saturated Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Minutes;10/1/96;Page 4 Mr. Bill Fitzpatrick, 2117 Orange, spoke about the number of halfway houses or group homes in his neighborhood that are near schools, asked for advice and help and consideration of rezoning for single family dwellings. Mr. Tyrone Thompson, P. O. Box 2013, spoke about a drainage problem, unemployment and proposed the City establish a program to educated and help the unemployed become self-supportive. Mr. Henry Cormier, 3390 West Euclid, recited Bible Scriptures and spoke about prophets of God. Mr. Ronnie Shilo, 2198 Victoria and Mr. Joe Pizzo, 1675 Orange, added their concerns about group homes and released sex offenders moving into the facilities and solicited Council support and help with rezoning. Councilman Davis interjected comments that it is not without compassion that concerns about the large number of group homes, sex offenders, school proximity, property values and zoning are expressed, and said he hopes citizens from the Heart of the City neighborhood recognize Council's desire to help. Councilman Smith spoke about law changes lowering the distance between group homes and said the availability of the older, large homes are attractive to agencies wishing to establish group homes. Mr. Bill Howell, 2415 Avenue G, questioned and expressed displeasure at the closing of Orleans Street near the parking lot of the postal encoding facility. Mr. Lynn DeMary, 430 East Elgie, compared problems and opportunity for the Heart of the City neighborhood and Old Town about fifteen years ago and encouraged Council support. Mr. Tony Jones, 3715 East Lucas, spoke in favor of a cross walk with a pedestrian controlled signal being installed in the 3700 block of East Lucas for the safety and convenience of senior citizens. Mr. LaFayette Spivey, 6010 Chandler, asked that City and County officials join in an attempt to alleviate flooding in the Tyrrell Park neighborhood, asked that ditches be cleaned as a stop-gap measure until permanent strides are made and conveyed a message from Mrs. Ward at the corner of Phelps and Downs that in repairing the road, her driveway was damaged and needs to be repaired. Councilman Goodson reported that conversations occurred between Jefferson County Judge Stroder and Drainage District 6 Director Richard Minutes;10/1/96;Pages LeBlanc and he regarding proposed drainage improvements in that area. Mr. Thomas Rogers, 5330 Phelps Road, a member of the Tyrrell Park Neighborhood Association, also complained about flooding and said his home has flooded for the past three years. Mayor Moore asked that Staff research and submit an update on statutes and legislation regarding group homes to determine if the City has any regulatory powers and suggested utilizing resources of Carolyn Chaney, our Washington Assistant. Mayor Moore asked Councilman Goodson to spearhead a meeting with Jefferson County and DD6 officials, the City Manager, Public Works Director, he and Councilman Goodson to discuss the problem of drainage. There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 2:35 p.m. to reconvene in executive session. Mayor David W. Moore "t�- ;%�)O .4-, / Patrice Fogarty, C Clerk Minutes;10/1/96;Page 6 A CITY OF BEAUMONT 7LJJ PUBLIC WORKS INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM September 20, 1996 TO: Ray Riley, City Manager FROM: Tom Warner, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: 1996 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM COMIMENTS Please find enclosed the proposed 1996 Street Rehabilitation Program. This year's program is estimated to cost $1.6 million and consists of sixty-nine (69) residential streets totaling approximately eighteen(18)miles. The primary method of rehabilitation is reconstruction, 80% of the streets, while the remaining 20% will be overlaid. The estimated schedule is provided below: • Review with City Council October 1, 1996 • Advertise for Bid October 7, 1996 • Open Bids October 28, 1996 • Award by City Council November 5, 1996 • Notice to Proceed November 25, 1996 • Project Complete April 23, 1996 An overview of the program will be presented to City Council during the October 1, 1996 Council Work Session. 1 cJrn Tom Warner TW:sk "ATTACHMENT" PROJECT TITLE: 1996 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM Date: 09-2096 STREET MAP CONSTRUCTION LENGTH WIDTH METHOD OF REHAB.: TOTAL :NAME ID - LIMIT FT FT RECON. OVLYr COST 1 Acadia A Bamboo/Cumberland 390 18 ✓ 3,060 2 Amelia C Coilege/DJE. 3995 20 ✓ 32,500 3 Anderson B French RdJHWY 69 1,150 18 ✓ 18,400 4 Annie Lou C Parkview/D.E. 350 18 ✓ 5,600 5 Avenue E D Royal/Craig Goo 18 ✓ 9,600 6 Bamboo A Piney Point/Acadia 270 18 ✓ 4,320 7 Beatrice 8 Concord/D.E. 350 1s ✓ 5,600 8 Blackmon B French RdJEastex Fwy. 1,820 1s ✓ 29,120 9 Broadway D callow/MLK 2,774 40 ✓ 73,360 10 Broadway (West) C 27th/D.E. 820 27 ✓ 12,177 11 Buffalo B Wilson/E.Lucas 1,440 18 ✓ 23,040 12 Calhoun C Gross/Josey 1,200 1s ✓ 19,200 13 Campbell 8 Brickyard/D.E. 1,010 18 ✓ 16,160 14 Chandler C Downs/D.E. 1,060 18 ✓ 16,960 15 Chapel C Seale RdJPhelps 1,095 18 ✓ 17,520 16 Cherry B Dogwood/Beard 1,350 18 ✓ 21,600 17 Circuit (East) C Calder/N.Circuit 1,555 27 ✓ 27,755 18 Circuit (North) C E.Circuit/Yount 1,500 27 ✓ 26,775 19 Craig D MLK/Avenue E 2,800 18 ✓ 44,800 20 Crestland Loop C Fannett RdXrestland Loop 1,710 18 ✓ 27,360 21 Cumberland- A Piney Point/D.E. 970 1s ✓ 15,520 22 Detroit; B Wilson/E.Lucas 1,400 18 ✓ 22,400 23 Edwin D Avenue A/Avenue 8 588 1s ✓ 9,410 24 Forrest D Laurel/Calder 1,107 40 ✓ 24,355 25 Gober A Garner/Concord 2,200 18 ✓ 35,200 26 Greenmoor Lane C Phelps/Downs 895 18 ✓ 14,320 27 Gross B Doty/Conc.Sec. 1,000 18 ✓ 16,000 28 Gulf 8 Delaware/Pope 720 20 ✓ 12,800 29 Hale B St.Helena/Magnolia 1,700 20 ✓ 30,225 3o Howard D E.Lavaca/Adams 1,005 1s ✓ 16,080 31 Inez D Brockman/Essex 1,293 1s ✓ 20,690 32 Iola D St.James/Washington 1,699 20 ✓ 30,205 33 Irby D Highland/Brandon 871 26 ✓ 20,130 34 Irby(E) D University/Howard Soo 1s ✓ 12,800 35 .Johns D Irma/Blanchette 1,045 27 ✓ 25,080 36 Kenneth D FloridalW.Cardinal Dr. 1876 20 ✓ 33,350 37 La Belle C Fannett RdJFrint 3485 20 ✓ 61,955 38 Lakner D E.Irby/E.Lavaca 390 18 ✓ 6,240 39 Lam asses B Pope/D.E. 700 18 ✓ 11,200 4o Landis C Todd/Conc.Sec. 200 18 ✓ 3,200 41 Laverna C Parkview/D.E. 290 1s ✓ 4,980 Page 1 of 2 ' PROJECT TITLE: 1996 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM STREET. MAp Date: 09-20-96 CONSTRUCTION LENGTH WIDTH METHOD OF REHAB. TOTAL NAME. , ID LIMIT FT FT RECON. OVLY. COST 42 Lufkin B E.Lucas/Dallas 970 20 43 L nWOOd ✓ 17,245 Y (West) B Arthur/Tatt 735 26 ✓ 10,510 44 McHale B SigneriHeibig 2030 18 ✓ 45 Mel Sha Lane C Seale RdJRoberts 80 1730 18 ✓ 27 27.,6680 46 Mercantile D Virginia/W.Cardinal Dr. 1393 20 24,765 47 Municipal D Washington BivdJWaverly 970 20 ✓ 48 Nolan D Park/Highland 2339 1g 26,330 ✓ 37,425 49 Parkview C Tyrrell PkJFannett 1500 20 ✓ 29,970 5o Pradice D Booker/Hebert 1190 20 ✓ 21,155 51 Pradice D Virginia/Booker 950 18 ✓ 15,200 53 52 Roberts Rd. C Tyrrell PkJMeI Sha Ln. 1320 18 ✓ 21,120 Rosine C Bristol/D.E. 1845 26 ✓ 26,385 54 San Anselmo A Guess/D.E. 2271 18 ✓ 36,335 55 Seale C Fannett RdJTyrrell Pk. 4200 18 ✓ South 67,200 56 Sixth (South) D Washington/Blanchett 2866 18 ✓ 57 Taft B W.B C 45,850 Lynwood/Asph.Sec. 675 25 58 Taft ✓ 9,285 Conc.SecJCleveland 382 20 ✓ 59 Todd 6,800 C Phelan/College 4255 20 ✓ 60 Treadway 0920 Y A HWY. 1305 18 ✓ 61 Twenty-Ninth C W.Broad 20,880 way/D.E. 420 27 62 Twenty-Seventh C W.Broadway/Calder '� 9,237 358 27 ✓ 4,455 63 Utica B Cleveland/St.Helena 1188 20 ✓ 21,120 64 Waverly D Municipal/D.E. 4606 65 Willard 20 ✓ 81,885 B BrickyardlBeatrice 1045 18 fib Willowood ✓ 16,720 B N.Willowood/S.Willowood 1230 30 67 Willowood(North) B Redwoodilowood ✓ 20,295 1430 23 ✓ 18,090 68 Willowood(South) B willowood/Minglewood 595 30 ✓ 9,820 69 WOOdfOW D Chaison/Avenue A 800 18 ✓ 12,800 Page 2 of 2