HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUN 02 1992 Y
REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD JUNE 2, 1992 - 1:30 P.M.
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas,
met in regular session this the 2nd day of June, 1992, with the
following present:
HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor
Brian R. Alter Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman At Large
Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large
Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I
Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II
Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III
Absent: David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV
Ray A. Riley City Manager
Lane Nichols City Attorney
Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk
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The Invocation was given by the Reverend Mike Bradshaw of Washington
Boulevard Christian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Samuel.
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One Proclamation was issued: "Management Week, " June 1-6, 1992 .
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Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tem Alter and Councilman Samuel signed an "Adopt-
A-Park" Agreement with Dr. Alan Coleman, Rotary Representative, and
Bill Miranda, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Dr. Coleman said that in addition to the Beaumont Rotary Club's
previous participation in providing finances and labor for pathways,
benches and trash receptacles at Wuthering Heights Park, they desire
to continue support for the park by joining the "Adopt-A-Park,, program
and accepting responsibility for periodic general clean-up of trash and
litter.
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Ms. Jeanne Mitchell announced that Mr. David Star, Assistant Refinery
Manager at Mobil Oil, had a presentation to make to the City. First,
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Mr. Star introduced Terry Taylor, Manager of the New Materials
Management Group, and Sam Keith, Manager of the Olefins and Aeromatic
Plant for Mobil Chemical. Mr. Star, on behalf of the Mobil Foundation,
presented a check replica to Council in the amount of $33, 000. 00 to
underwrite the Mo-Beau Summer Youth (Work Experience) Program for the
third year. He said this grant will employ twenty high school seniors
from Central and Westbrook High Schools to learn employable skills and
provide needed services in the City of Beaumont's Parks, Library,
Building Maintenance, Planning, Environmental Health, Engineering and
Employee Relations Departments.
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Ms. Sharon Eaves, President of the Soroptimist International Club of
Beaumont, and Projects and Service Chairman, Patricia Linder, presented
an eight volume set of Japanese Arts and Crafts Books for use at the
Library valued at $20, 000. 00. Ms. Eaves displayed and described one
volume of the gold embossed set and explained that each art medium
volume has an accompanying video bound in a like covering. Ms. Eaves
said she learned of the limited availability of these books at a
Soroptimist convention in Dallas and that news piqued her interest
because of Beaumont's Sister City, Beppu, Japan. Ms. Eaves and Ms.
Linder expressed a desire that the addition of these volumes will
advance international good-will and a knowledge of Japanese arts and
crafts. Mayor Lord asked Library Director Maurine Gray to accept the
books and videos on behalf of the City of Beaumont.
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Mayor Lord recognized Corina Zappia, a Junior at Kelly High School and
Second Place winner in the Ninth National High School Essay Contest
conducted by the United Nations Association in the U.S.A. In addition
to receiving a $750. 00 award, Corina and her teacher, Dr. Mary Gagne
were flown to the United Nations in New York to meet with Secretary
General Boutros-Ghali and to be presented at the annual United Nations'
Ball. The topic of the essay was "Development and Environment: What
Can the United Nations Do?" Mayor Lord said Corina will leave next
week for Senigal, West Africa, for a one week tour of the United
Nation's development programs in that country. On Corina's return from
New York, Oleg Goldenshtein, her parallel winner in Moscow, accompanied
her and will remain in Beaumont until June 4. Oleg is a first-year
mathematics and computer science student at the Moldavian State
University in Kishinev and winner in the Earth Summit contest
conducted there simultaneously with the U.S.A. contest. Council
congratulated the two winners, and Mayor Lord presented Oleg with an
Honorary Citizenship Card.
Corina said that in researching her essay material, she received a
better understanding of today's problems and hopes that at the Earth
Summit (to be held in Brazil later in the week) , ideas like hers and
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Oleg's will be considered and all countries will work together towards
a better environmental future.
In addition, Mayor Lord acknowledged the presence of Dr. and Mrs. Jerry
Doyle of the United Nations Association.
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Mayor Lord asked Staff to present a very recently received update of
information concerning Agenda Item No. 2 approving the 1992 Community
Development Block Grant Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of
Funds.
Community Development Director Richard Chappell reviewed a previous
Staff concern that the $118, 000 request for parking lot improvements at
the Schlesinger Geriatric Center could be deemed ineligible under
Community Development Block Grant funding and require reimbursement to
HUD from the City's General Fund and reported this request is found to
be an eligible activity under the Public Facilities and Improvement
category as opposed to a Public Service.
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Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agenda Items 1
through 6 and 9 through 12 . No one wished to address these items.
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The following Consent Agenda items were considered:
Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held May
19, 1992 ;
Resolution No. 92-141 designating Ray A. Riley, Sterling R. Pruitt,
Kandy Daniel, and Sara S. Culbreth as signatories for banking,
investment, handwritten and facsimile purpose for any institutions the
City Council has already or may designate as a depository for the City
of Beaumont and as signatories for transaction with the Federal Reserve
Bank of Dallas;
Resolution No. 92-142 designating Rogers K. Coleman, Ross B. Snyder,
Ray A. Riley, Sterling R. Pruitt, Kandy Daniel and Sara S. Culbreth as
signatories on the Blue Cross Insurance Claims Account #050-07003908
with two signatures required and authorizing Kandy Daniel, Treasurer,
Michaele Lafferty, Deputy Treasurer, Sterling R. Pruitt, Assistant City
Manager, Ray A. Riley, City Manager, and Sara S. Culbreth, Finance
Officer, to request electronic fund (wire) transfers of any and all
City funds on deposit with Texas Commerce Bank;
Resolution No. 92-143 authorizing an annual contract with Transit Mix
Concrete Company for five sack ready mix concrete for use by the Street
and Drainage Division and the Water Utilities Department at $52. 00 per
cubic yard with an add or deduct of $4 . 00 per sack for different
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mixtures and a charge of $10. 00 for partial loads of 2-1/4 to 4-3/4
cubic yards and $20.00 for 1/4 to 2 cubic yard loads;
Resolution No. 92-144 authorizing a six-month contract with Major Brand
Oil of Beaumont to furnish engine oil, hydraulic oil and automatic
transmission fluid for the City's fleet in the amount of $22,560. 00
(15W-40 Engine Oil, $2 .84/gallon--$11, 360; 30W Engine Oil, $2 .74/gallon-
-$2,740; Dextron II Automatic Transmission Fluid, $. 90/quart--$900;
Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid, $. 90/quart--$900; and Hydraulic
Oil, $2 . 22/gallon--$6, 600) at six locations;
Resolution No. 92-145 authorizing an annual contract with Smart's Truck
& Trailer Equipment, Inc. to provide wrecker services for towing of
inoperable City vehicles: Towing--light duty, $16.75; Towing--heavy
duty, $40. 00; Jump start--light duty, $5.00; Jump start--heavy duty,
$15.00; Pull out--light duty, $16.75; Pull out--heavy duty, $40. 00; and
Work time, $4 . 00 (1/10th hour) ;
Resolution No. 92-146 accepting donation of a ten-foot utility easement
located 340. 0 feet south of the intersection of Laurel Avenue and 23rd
Street out of the Noah Tevis Survey from Dr. James H. Woodham, 121
North 23rd Street, for construction of a sanitary sewer line;
Resolution No. 92-147 accepting Street and Storm Sewer Improvements:
New York Boulevard, formerly Whitson's Way; Arkansas from New York
Boulevard approximately 183 feet west to and including the cul-de-sac;
Arkansas from New York Boulevard approximately 418 feet east to and
including the cul-de-sac; North Nevada from New York Boulevard
approximately 568 feet east to East Nevada; East Nevada from North
Nevada approximately 240 feet southeast to Type III barricade;
Mississippi from New York Boulevard approximately 351 feet west to and
including the cul-de-sac; Mississippi from New York Boulevard
approximately 516 feet east to East Nevada; and Oklahoma from the cul-
de-sac on Mississippi approximately 220 feet north to the cul-de-sac on
North Nevada; and Water and Sanitary Improvements: Lots 1 through 12,
Block 1; Lots 1 through 11, Block 2 ; Lots 1 through 11, Block 3 ; Lots 1
through 5, Block 4; Lots 1 through 11, Block 5; Lots 1 through 4, Block
6; and Lots 1 through 6, Block 7 ; to Washington West - Unit One for
continuous maintenance contingent upon filing of the final plat
complete with filings of dedication of all rights-of-way and easements
shown required on the preliminary and final plats; and
Resolution No. 92-148 accepting the $12,924. 00 bid of Bellard's Drapery
& Carpet of Beaumont for purchase and installation of ceramic and vinyl
tile for the first floor of City Hall.
The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made Councilman Cokinos and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alter.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 92-149 approving revisions to the Beaumont Municipal
Transit System ADA Paratransit Plan submitted to the Federal
Transportation Administration was introduced by Mr. Riley.
Mr. Tom Warner, Public Works Director, reviewed the Beaumont Municipal
Transit System Responses to the 30 Day Review Letter on ADA Paratransit
Plan with Council.
Mr. Warner said that a six month review of ridership was planned to
determine how many addition paratransit vehicles would be needed to
implement the new program, but FTA has requested a "best guess" on
demand estimates using calculations in the guidelines. On this basis,
the "best guess" is that two additional paratransit vans will be needed
to supplement the three presently in operation. Mr. Warner explained
the current 28-hour weekday STS service operation and the proposed 56-
hour weekday STS service operation with the two additional vans. Mr.
Warner addressed a timetable of events: June, 1992 , present
recommendation to Council to purchase three additional vans (one
replacement) and hire another four operators for the STS Program;
September, 1992, approve FY 1993 grant; December, 1992, go to bid for
vehicles; March, 1993, delivery of vehicles and implementation of
expanded service; May, 1993, evaluate system; and June, 1993, review
system in operation, demand estimates and determine if additional
vehicles will be required. He said information regarding operating
capital budgets for the next five fiscal years was requested and said
that for FY 1993, paratransit vans may be purchased with the City's 10%
share being $20, 000 and the Federal 90% share for $180, 000 with
operating expenses for six month on a 50/50 share at $151, 300 each; FY
1994, no capital outlay and operating expenses on a 50/50 share at
$211, 350 each; FY 1995, City' s 10% share of capital outlay at $30, 000
and 90% Federal outlay to replace three 1989 and one 1983 model
paratransit vehicles and operating expenses on a 50/50 share at
$222, 600 each; FY 1996, no capital outlay and operating expenses on a
50/50 share at $232,400 each; and FY 1997 , no capital outlay and
operating expenses on a 50/50 share at $243, 800 each. Mr. Warner said
that from 1993 through 1997 revenues should range from $24, 600 to
approximately $32, 600. He discussed presumptive eligibility use for
more than 21 days; clarification of the administrative appeals process
through the Assistant Manager to the General Manager and the Director
of Public Works; public participation information; accessible formats
available to anyone who makes the request; documentation of public
notice with five exhibits and the public participation process; and
documentation that the demand estimates and budgets have been presented
to Council by adoption of this amended resolution.
Resolution No. 92-149 amending the Beaumont Municipal Transit System
ADA Paratransit Plan as presented by Mr. Warner was approved on a
motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alter.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 92-150 authorizing approval of a Final 1992 Community
Development Block Grant Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of
Funds: HOUSING--$431, 000 (Housing Rehabilitation, $113, 000; HOPE
Program, $35, 000; Housing Acquisition, $283, 000) , PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
IMPROVEMENTS--$1, 197, 000 (Health Department Building, $630, 000;
Northend Recreation Center, $150, 000; Neighborhood Improvement
Projects, $60, 000; Volunteer Center, $100, 000; Neches Park Tenant
Association, $15, 000; Charlton Pollard Day Care Center, $50, 000;
Beaumont Food Bank, $67, 000; Northridge Manor/PHA, $125, 000) , PLANNING
AND CAPACITY BUILDING--$25, 000 (BUILD, Inc. ) ; and ADMINISTRATION--
$335, 000 (Personnel and Operating Expenses) for a total of $1,988,000
was considered.
Discussion included Schlesinger Geriatric Center's eligibility
established under the Public Facilities and Improvement category, but
was not included for funding at this time.
Resolution No. 92-150 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith
and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alter.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 92-151 authorizing a contract with "People Organized for
Excellence in Education" to administer a Texas Academic Assessment
Skills (TAAS) preparation course for at-risk second graders of the
Beaumont Independent School District beginning June 8, 1992 , in the
amount of $17, 000. 00 out of the 1991 Community Development Block Grant
funds, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded
by Councilman Goodson.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 92-152 authorizing an annual contract with APAC-Texas,
Inc. for cement stabilized base in the amount of $14.55 per ton, loaded
on City trucks at the vendor's plants, for use by the Streets and
Drainage Division for repair and replacement of driveways and storm
sewers was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded
by Councilman Cokinos.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 92-153 authorizing an annual contract with Coburn Supply
to supply polyethylene pipe: Smooth Interior Corrugated Pipe,
$4. 08/lf. for 1511, $5.56/lf. for 1811, $9. 08/lf. for 2411, and $19 .28/lf.
for 3611--Split Couplings, $4. 13/ea. for 1511, $4 .85/ea. for 1811,
$6. 12/ea. for 24" ; and $15. 30/ea. for 3611--Tees, $100.98/ea. for 1511,
$143 .82/ea. for 1811 , $198. 90/ea. for 24" ; and $386.58/ea. for 36" for
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use by the Street and Drainage Division for driveway replacements in
conjunction with the ditching operation was approved on a motion made
by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Smith.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 92-154 authorizing purchase of Computer Aided Dispatch
Software and Integrated Records Management Systems Software in the
amount of $149, 000. 00, modifications at $8, 000.00 and data conversion
at $95. 00 per hour, estimated to cost $3, 000. 00, from A. L. Roark
Software Systems for a total of $160, 000. 00 for the Police Department
out of the Confiscated Goods Fund was approved on a motion made by
Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Cokinos.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 92-43 granting issuance of a Specific Use Permit to allow
horticulture specialties, including retail sales, at Galway Drive and
Gladys Avenue, at the request of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eslick, with two
provisions: (1) no driveway access from Galway permitted, and (2)
fences and trees at the intersection should be installed so as not to
block the view of drivers, was considered:
ORDINANCE NO 92-43
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
HORTICULTURAL SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING
RETAIL SALES, ON LOT 3 AND THE EAST
92 .5 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 37, DOWLEN
WEST ADDITION, UNIT 19, ZONED NC
(NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) AND RM-
H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY
DWELLING - HIGHEST DENSITY) ,
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Ordinance No. 92-43 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos
and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alter.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 92-44 granting issuance of a Specific Use Permit to allow
the New Day Deliverance Holiness Church to construct a new church
building on the church's present site zoned RM-H (Residential Multiple-
Family Dwelling - Highest Density) in the Oakwood Addition, was
considered:
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ORDINANCE NO. 92-44
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A CHURCH ON
PROPERTY ZONED RM-H (RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE - FAMILY DWELLING - HIGHEST
DENSITY) ON LOTS 1,2 , 3, 18,20,21, AND
22, BLOCK 17, OAKWOOD ADDITION,
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Ordinance No. 92-44 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith
and seconded by Councilman Cokinos.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 92-45 abandoning the north 10 feet by 25 feet of a 10 by
100 foot dedicated utility easement which extends north of Park Lane, a
private street, at the request of Ronnie Walker was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-45
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING
THE NORTH 10 FEET BY 25 FEET OF A 10
FOOT BY 100 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT
LYING BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, HIGHLAND
ESTATES SUBDIVISION, BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Ordinance No. 92-45 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos
and seconded by Councilman Smith.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 92-46 abandoning the undeveloped 30 foot wide by 330 foot
long street right-of-way extending north and south along the east side
of Block 124, Cartwright 2nd Addition, requested by Dexter Green to
construct a moderately-sized home, was considered:
ORDINANCE NO 92-46
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A
30 FOOT WIDE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LYING ADJACENT TO BLOCK 124,
CARTWRIGHT 2ND ADDITION, BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Ordinance No. 92-46 was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem
Alter and seconded by Councilman Cokinos.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 92-155 awarding a contract to Regal Food Service, Inc.
of Houston to supply approximately 800 meals per day, in the amount of
$1.55 each, to feed needy children through the Summer Food Service
Program (SFSP) (funded through a grant from the Department of
Agriculture and administered by the Texas Department of Human Services)
at Alice Keith, Magnolia, Roberts, Carroll Street, Cottonwood, and
Sprott Parks was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Alter and
seconded by Councilman Samuel.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 92-156 authorizing an agreement with Retail Merchants
Association for collection agency services of delinquent accounts on
demolition charges, litter and weed abatements, alarm fees,landfill
usage fees and EMS charges for a two (2) year period and a second two
(2) year renewable option with a 25% commission rate for collected
accounts less than one (1) year old and 40% for collected accounts
older than one (1) year was approved on a motion made by Councilman
Smith and seconded by Councilman Samuel.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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A Public Hearing was called to consider the sixteen (16) below listed
dilapidated structures found to be in violation of the City of
Beaumont's Dangerous Structure ordinance, Article III, Section 14-50:
831 Gladys (Commercial) - Rosie M. Mickens, owner (7 violations) , Staff
recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1249 Caldwell - Faye Cromwell,
owner (25 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days;
2424 Texas - Stephen R. Daigre, owner (16 violations) , Staff
recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 2115 Texas - Eunice
Barlow, owner (17 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30
days; 3250 Grand - Don H. Villery, owner (19 violations) , Staff
recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2125 W. Gill - Eugene Patrick,
owner (21 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days;
2150 Gill - Harvey Holman, owner (23 violations) , Staff recommendation
to raze within 30 days; 1111 Hazel - Heriberto M. Herrera, owner ( 21
violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1625 Gilbert -
John W. Welch, owner (20 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze
within 30 days; 385 Frederick (Garage Apt.) - Lamar University
Foundation, owner (20 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within
30 days; 385 Frederick - Lamar University Foundation c/o Bess Stahl,
owner (19 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze or repair within 30
days; 4235-39 Sullivan - Richard Hegele, Jr. , owner (19 violations) ,
Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 4110 Brandon - Colleen
Hatcher c/o Darleen Gallier Wisby, owner (21 violations) , Staff
recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1007 Harriot (A, B, C) - Howard
Burris, owner (17 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze or repair
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within 30 days; 2440 Harriot (Rear) - Alvin G. Randolph, owner (21
violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; and 2845
Houston - Carrie Clark c/o E. C. Mann, owner (25 violations) , Staff
recommendation to raze within 30 days.
These parcels of property have been inspected, are vacant, and found to
be in violation of Article III, Section 14-50 of the Code of
Ordinances. Notices have been sent to owners by Certified Mail and
published in the Beaumont Enterprise.
The twelve (12) structures listed below 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. The Environmental Health
Division of the Administrative Services Department is requesting
authorization from City Council to demolish these structures in
accordance with the Dangerous Structure Ordinance and charge the
property owners with the cost of demolition.
1495 Avalon, 3010 Brenham, 3010 Brenham (Shed) , 1532 Cable, 3320
Cleveland, 1515 Forsythe (Rear) , 1620 Glendale, 2405 Harriot, 2464
Harriot, 2110 Lela (Shed) , 2106 Plum, and 1935 May.
Mr. Heriberto M. Herrera, 1113 Hazel, addressed Council regarding the
property at 1111 Hazel. After a discussion, Mr. Herrera was referred
to Staff for demolition permit information.
There being no one else to address Council, the Public Hearing was
closed.
Ordinance No. 92-47 declaring certain dilapidated structures to be
public nuisances and ordering their repair or removal by their owners
was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-47
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN
STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND
ORDERING THEIR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY.
Ordinance No. 92-47 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos
and seconded by Councilman Goodson.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Mayor Lord announced that an Executive Session will be held following
the City Council meeting in accordance with Section 2 (g) of the Texas
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Open Meetings Act to discuss appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or
employee and in accordance with Section 2 (e) to discuss contemplated or
pending litigation: Wanda Kaluzny v. The City of Beaumont and The
Claim of David Shows.
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councilman Cokinos asked the City Manager to initiate action regarding
repair of railroad tracks at Long and Magnolia Streets, Grand and Long,
Laurel, McFaddin, Liberty and Calder. He reported receiving many
complaints from citizens about the condition of the tracks.
Mayor Pro Tem. Alter congratulated the Clean Community Commission for a
very successful Paint-A-Thon project sponsored by Valspar and the Clean
Community Commission. Participants and volunteers included Austin
Industrial, Valspar, KCI & Kentucky Fried Chicken, Service Painting and
Home Health, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Petrocon Engineering,
Mobil Oil, J & M Construction and the Program for Human Services, Steel
Painters, Brand Scaffolding and Haynes Enterprises.
Councilman Samuel verified dates for summer Council meetings and
requested a Workshop Session on July 7 to evaluate implementation of a
Civilian Review Board. He asked that Staff collect data from other
cities that have this type of board and consideration be given to legal
ramifications with these boards in the Workshop.
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Mr. Archie Rogers, 3425 French Road, addressed Council as Chairman of
the Board of Trustees of the Schlesinger Geriatric Center and extended
an invitation for Council to visit the Center. Mr. Rogers discussed
the operation, finances and budget of Schlesingers and expressed pride
in the recent changes and progress.
Mr. Ed Dix, 1420 Continental Lane, a member of the Board of Trustees
for Schlesingers, said he is also proud of the establishment and the
quality of care offered there. He said there were no deficiencies in
the last State inspection of Schlesingers, and they were the only
health care facility to receive this perfect record in Texas this year.
He added his invitation to visit the Center and expressed appreciation
for any funding consideration through Community Development Block Grant
funds.
Mr. Jesse B. Snider, 5580 Scenic Drive, presented a petition to Council
with approximately thirty-five (35) names requesting assistance with
excessive traffic caused by vehicles using Scenic Drive as a cut-off
between Major Drive and Highway 105. Mr. Snider suggested erecting a
barrier at one end of Scenic Drive or installing speed bumps. Mr.
Snider was directed to speak with Tom Warner, Public Works Director, to
discuss a possible solution.
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Ms. Carmen Jules, 1469 Interstate 10 East, addressed Council to
complain of lack of response to African-American citizens, City
nepotism rules, allegations of wrongful termination of Gwen Leday and
Police brutality and asked for an investigation of the Police
Department in various areas.
Mrs. Sarah Hudson, 1760 Terrell, addressed Council to complain of
Police brutality and settlement of cases and in support of the Reverend
Leday's action on behalf of his daughter.
Mr. Jim Ferrell, 5670 Scenic Drive, addressed Council to add his
complaint of serious traffic problems on Scenic Drive, the danger to
pedestrians and asked for assistance with the problem.
Ms. Margaret Carter, 1520 Rikisha, addressed Council in support of
sidewalks, regarding clarification of use of confiscated drug money and
the possibility of returning some of the money back to the community
through civic organizations for drug intervention. Ms. Carter was
instructed to speak with Public Works Director Tom Warner regarding
sidewalk installation, to contact the Finance Department for
information regarding past uses of confiscated drug money and to feel
free to submit any constructive ideas for use of that money to Council.
The Reverend (Samuel) Leday, operator of a business at 1445 Lindberg,
addressed Council to thank Councilman Samuel for introducing the idea
of a Citizens Review Board.
Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall Street, addressed Council regarding
various concerns.
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There being no other business, the Regular Session of City Council was
recessed to reconvene in Executive Session.
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I, Rosemarie Chiappetta, City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Texas,
certify that the above is a true copy of the Minutes of the Regular
City Council Session held June 2, 1992 .
Rosemarie Chiappetta
City Clerk
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