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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 23 1989 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD MAY 23 , 1989 - 1: 15 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 23rd day of May, 1989, with the following present: HONORABLE: Maurice Meyers Mayor Bob Lee, Jr. Councilman-At-Large Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman-At-Large Michael Brumley Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Absent: Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by the Reverend George Kappaz, Parkdale Assembly of God Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Harold, a four-year-old student of the Southerland Headstart Program, assisted by Mr. Anthony Sacker. The students of Southerland Headstart participated in a balloon release in commemoration of "Buckle Up America! Week. " -000- A motion to nominate Councilman Bob Lee, Jr. as Mayor Pro Tem for a one- year term, made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Samuel, was considered: Councilman Cokinos said, "I have a question before the Council and before we take vote, that I 'm very disappointed with the, with you, Mayor, and Bob Lee. . . .all the time I was led to believe that I would become Mayor Pro Tem on a flip of a coin two weeks ago. So, as, for the matter of record, I 'm gonna vote present. " The motion was approved by the following vote: Question: Ayes: Mayor Meyers Nayes: None Councilman Lee Councilman Brumley Councilman Samuel Present: Councilman Cokinos (Not voting) (The Oath of Office had not been administered to Councilman Moore prior to voting on this item. ) -126- May 23 , 1989 1W MW A proclamation was issued: "Buckle Up America! Week, " May 22-29, 1989. -000- The Oath of Office was administered to David W. Moore, elected as Councilman of Ward IV in the May 6, 1989 General Election, by City Attorney Lane Nichols. -000- City of Beaumont employees will host the 100th "Sunday in the Park" on May 29th. In celebration of this occasion a birthday party has been planned with Rao' s Bakery supplying a giant birthday cake, Dairy Queen providing ice cream, and the Optimist Club of Beaumont helping to underwrite other expenses of this event. Councilman Audwin Samuel will be the special reader of stories to the children in addition to many other planned activities. Birthday cupcakes were presented to Council and those in attendance after the children from Southerland Headstart joined Councilman Samuel in singing "Happy Birthday" to the very successful "Sunday in the Park" program. -000- Two other proclamations were issued: "National Insurance Women' s Week," May 21-27, 1989; and "Ex-Prisoners of War Week, " May 22-28, 1989. -000- Councilman Moore invited Mr. C. J. Isom and Ms. Willie Mae Joseph, as representatives of the 1955 graduating class of Charlton-Pollard High School, to join he and Mayor Meyers in signing an "Adopt-a-Lot" volunteer agreement for a vacant lot at Irving and Mary Streets. The "Adopt-a-Lot" program is one of the activities spinning off from the S.C.U.P. (Southend Community Uplift Project) . Mr. Isom stated that the 1955 graduating class of Charlton-Pollard wanted to lead the community by example in helping to keep the area clean. -000- Mayor Meyers introduced Dr. Linn Draper, Chairman of Gulf States Utilities Company. Dr. Draper stated his reason for attending Council is to officially designate Beaumont as a Team City. Gulf States Utilities inaugurated the Team Cities Program over a year ago in an endeavor to bring together the public and private sector in a teamwork atmosphere to promote economic development. Their goal was to involve 27 governmental entities located in their Louisiana and Texas service area. At this time over 50 cities are participating, and another 23 have indicated interest in the program. Beaumont is the fourth Texas city to complete the program and the largest in Gulf States' service area. The public sector of Beaumont includes the City of Beaumont, the Chamber of Commerce and BUILD, Inc. who have come together with a specific agenda (Exhibit A) for the coming year, and as part of the private sector, Gulf States Utilities -127- May 23 , 1989 Company has as its objective the promotion of economic development. Dr. Draper stated that a strong economy can provide the revenues needed for operation of their business without necessitating a rate increase. In appreciation for Beaumont' s efforts of participation, Dr. Draper presented Mayor Meyers and Council and Mr. Jim Stokes of the Chamber of Commerce certificates designating Beaumont as an official Team City. Other Gulf States' officials attending the presentation were Mr. Arden Loughmiller, Vice-President of the Beaumont works, Mr. John Bordelon of Economic Development Program Activities and developer of the Team Cities Program, and Mr. Kim R. McMurray of the Public Affairs Group. Mayor Meyers announced that Dr. Draper recently returned from a world- wide conference in Russia dealing with all utility companies that operate nuclear plants and commended Dr. Draper for his opportunity of representation. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent Agenda. No one wished to address these items. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minute of the regular City Council session held May 16, 1989; Resolution 89-111 appointing Frank Daleo to the Clean Community Commission for a term expiring September 30, 1990, Neal Baker to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Review for a term expiring May 31, 1990; Amy Dase to the Historical Landmark Commission for a term expiring October 31, 1990, Gearld Clark to the Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors for a term expiring December 31, 1990, and Mary Jon Wells to the Beaumont Advisory Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect for a term expiring September 30, 1989; and Resolution 89-112 approving waiver of penalty and interest charges on the following six ( 6) property tax accounts which became delinquent as a result of errors not the fault of the property owners: Susan Huber, Account No. 013550-005600 in the amount of $26. 69; Rupert W. Myers, #300056-015820 at $30. 55; Linda Landrum, 023000-068000 at $29.70; West Tabernacle Baptist Church, 051750-000500 at $964. 24; Willie Wallace, #273600-009700, at $37. 85 and Gate House Inn, #700000-227161, at $115,92. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Brumley. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -128- May 23 , 1989 Ordinance No. 89-30 considering an application for a Specific Use Permit for a heliport on the northeast corner of Liberty Avenue and 15th Street on Lots 11-15, Block 29, Jarrette Addition, for St. Elizabeth' s Hospital was approved subject to permit issuance not to exceed 18 months, flight patterns not include routes over densely populated areas unless prevailing winds require it, the applicant' s follow and adhere to guidelines of the Helicopter Association International regarding control of noise, dust and vibration, and that FAA approval in the form of a "Letter of No Objection" as defined in Chapter 2-1/4 of the City Code be received by the applicant was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 89-30 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A HELIPORT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LIBERTY AVENUE AND 15TH STREET ON LOTS 11-15, BLOCK 29, JARRETTE ADDITION, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance 89-31 requesting a zoning change from RM-H (Multiple Family Residential-Highest Density) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) for 0. 28 acre at 1360 Seventh Street (requested by Garrod and Dartez, Inc. , for construction of additional offices on the northern parts of Lots 5 and 6, Block 12, Averill Addition) was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 89-31 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 FROM RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING- HIGHEST DENSITY DISTRICT) TO NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 1360 SEVENTH STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Lee. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -129- May 23, 1989 An ordinance changing the zoning from RS (Residential Single-Family Dwelling District) to RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization District) for property described as Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 21, W. W. Chaison Addition and located at 4015 and 4025 Park Street (requested by Hossein Ghanbari) was denied on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Lee. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None An ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit to construct a convenience store and washateria on Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 21, W. W. Chaison Addition at 4015 and 4025 Park Street (requested by Hossein Ghanbari) was denied on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Lee. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 89-32 granting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow Lumpkin' s Wrecker Service the temporary storage of more than ten ( 10) towed motor vehicles at 5360 College Street, subject to conditions that an eight-foot solid wood fence be erected around the 105 x 151-foot storage area and restriction that no additional cars be stored on the lot until the fence is erected, was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 89-32 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW LUMPKIN' S WRECKER SERVICE TO EXCEED STORAGE LIMITS OF 10 VEHICLES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5360 COLLEGE STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Brumley. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- - public hearing was called to consider condemnation of the following dilapidated structures: 975 MAGNOLIA ( 17 violations) , 975 MAGNOLIA, STORAGE ( 6 violations) , and 975 MAGNOLIA, REAR ( 3 violations) - Ruby N. Petry, owner, recommendation to raze all structures within 30 days; 3140 TEXAS - Honor J. Nobles, owner ( 15 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1125 FORREST ( 12 violations) , 1139 FORREST ( 17 violations) and 1193 MILLER ( 17 violations) - Charles E. Jones, owner, recommendation to raze all three structures within 30 days; 2175 EVALON, GARAGE ( 6 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days and 2175 EVALON ( 15 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days - owner J. E. Burton; 2320 MCFADDIN, REAR, Stephen L. Gregg, owner ( 15 violations) , -130- May 23 , 1989 recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1183 LAUREL ( 8 violations) , - Van Bay Nguyen et ux, recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 2050 LAUREL - Joe Zavalla, owner ( 15 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 2471 RUSK, GARAGE - Jo Ann C. Wilson, owner ( 5 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2955 LAUREL, REAR ( 9 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days, and 2955 LAUREL ( 15 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days - Bessie L. Adams, owner; 2995 RUSK - Winston Taylor et al, c/o Landmark Asset Mang. , owner ( 14 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1842 LIBERTY - Wilbur J. Bergeron, owner ( 13 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 1152-54 LONG ( 16 violations) , 1160 LONG, STORAGE (7 violations) , 1160 LONG ( 17 violations) , 1176 LONG ( 17 violations) , 1178 LONG ( 17 violations) , 1182 LONG ( 17 violations) , 1134 ASHLEY ( 16 violations) - Charles E. Jones, owner, recommendation to raze the 7 structures within 30 days; 1430 ASHLEY - Mrs. E. C. Burcham, owner ( 17 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 1395 EVALON ( 17 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days and 1395 EVALON, GARAGE (7 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days - Texas Commerce Bank c/o Beaumont Housing Finance Corporation, owner; 1975 ASHLEY and 1975 ASHLEY, GARAGE - Richard B. Fletcher, owner ( 17 violations each structure) , recommendation to raze or repair main structure within 30 days and raze garage within 30 days; 440 LETHIA - L. D. Frank, owner ( 14 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 720 POLLARD - Arney Wendt, owner ( 26 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 690 WALL - Billie Nuckols, owner ( 12 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 1312 VICTORIA - John Posey, owner ( 20 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 1325-35 DOUCETTE - Virginia Brown, owner ( 21 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 4190 HARDING - Leroy A. Ashworth, owner ( 12 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 575 EDGEMORE ( 14 violations) , 575 EDGEMORE, REAR ( 7 violations) and 575 EDGEMORE SHED ( 6 violations) - Lamar Huey Patrick c/o Elizabeth Allen, owner, recommendation to raze all 3 within 30 days; 3495 HOUSTON - Open Bible Baptist Church, owner ( 20 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 4068 BRANDON - Charlene Cotten, owner ( 20 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 620 ELGIE ( 12 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days and 620 ELGIE REAR ( 6 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days - First Federal Savings and Loan, owner; and 465 MILAM - Elvira T. Hardeman, owner ( 12 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days. There being no one to address Council, the public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 89-33 declaring certain dilapidated structures to be public nuisances and ordering their repair or removal was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 89-33 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. -131- May 23, 1989 The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Lee. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The scheduled update report on Southeast Texas Arts Council activities was not presented. -000- Mayor Meyers reported that Councilman Smith is out of the city attending a medical meeting and thanked Councilman Samuel for his service as Mayor Pro Tem and complimented him for a fine job. Councilman Samuel expressed pleasure in serving Beaumont as Mayor Pro Tem and for the opportunity to learn. Councilman Moore commented that the candlelighting ceremony conducted at Riverfront Park on May 15th in commemoration of slain law officers was very impressive and helped to bring recognition to the day-to-day job law officers perform and helped communicate the feelings of family members. Councilman Moore also announced a tenant meeting at Concord Homes at 7: 00 p.m. tonight to establish neighborhood associations and discuss City participation in public housing. Councilman Lee reported a dangerous traffic situation at the intersection of 8th and Louisiana at Ida Reed Park and suggested consideration of a four-way stop sign for the safety of children. Councilman Brumley announced that due to last week' s heavy rain the first "Concerts on the Move" has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 25th, at Alice Keith Park where the Beaumont Community Band and the Jazz Power Trio will provide the music. -000- Due to the deferral of the Work Session scheduled to report on Main Street on the Neches pending additional information, the meeting was adjourned. -000- 2, 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 May 23 , 1989. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -132- May 23 , 1989 BEAUMONT TEAM CITIES The 1989-90 Team City Program of Work was planned with the guidance and assistance of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, City of Beaumont, BUILD, Inc . and Gulf States Utilities Company. A. Projects Completed 1 . Downtown Business Survey Completed a Downtown Business and Office Survey. Data and information will serve to plan a retention and expansion effort and future marketing of vacant space . Coordination and implementation was a team effort with the City of Beaumont Planning and Economic Development Departments , Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, BUILD, Inc . , Lamar University and various downtown public and private entities . 2 . Plastics Trade Show Conducted a Plastics Trade Show booth at Toronto, Canada . Office calls were also made to prospective plastics manufactures interested in a Texas location. 3 . Promotion of Beaumont as a Retirement Center Initial discussions and selection of a committee to review and complete research on the promotion of Beaumont as a retirement center has been completed. B . Projects Planned 1 . Organize a Downtown Business Association The downtown business survey will be used to address the need and type of participation needed in developing the organization. Purpose of the association will be to have a voice in future downtown developments . 2 . Marketing Existing Downtown Space Utilize data in survey and Enterprise Zone incentives in developing promotional materials for a Downtown Marketing Program. 3 . Training and Networking a. Conduct a tour of GSU' s Data Center Resources for Beaumont Marketing Team. b. Provide specialized marketing training for Beaumont Marketing Team. JRB/skb 5/2/89 "EXHIBIT A"