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Home My WebLink AboutMIN DEC 03 1991 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD DECEMBER 3, 1991 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 3rd day of December, 1991, with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Lulu L. Smith Mayor Pro Tem Councilman, Ward I Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large Brian R. Alter Councilman At Large Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by The Reverend Harland Merriam, pastor of Saint Andrew' s Presbyterian Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Moore and eleven (11) students from Sallie Curtis Elementary School. -000- Four Proclamations were issued: "Christmas Seal Month, " December, 1991; "Home Care Week, " December 1-7, 1991; "Drunk and Drug Awareness Week, " December 7-13 , 1991; and "Sallie Curtis School Day, " December 3 , 1991, in commemoration of the November 1991 issue of the National Geographic featuring Ms. Doris D'Ann Douglas, first grade teacher at Sallie Curtis Elementary, and her 1989-90 first grade members: Ryan Baker, Andrew Beekman, Megan Coleman, Ashley Dean, Ali Duffel, Abby Eisen, Trey Jackson, Aaron Merriam, Samantha Naman, Ian Oubre, Nevin Partain, Erin Pearce, Sonny Recia, Peyton Ritter, Matt Roberts, Lindsay Ruckstuhl, Cynthia Smith, Matthew Swerdlow, Jeffrey Thorne, Andre Valmore and Chad Wagner for participation in NASA's Space Exposed Experiment Developed for Students (SEEDS) Program. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agendas. No one wished to address these items. -297- December 3 , 1991 The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held November 19, 1991; Resolution No. 91-293 reappointing M. L. "Buddy" Lefler, Jr. , Milton Bell and Joseph D. Deshotel to the Historical Landmark Commission for terms expiring October 31, 1993 ; appointing Patsy Clapper to the Community Development Advisory Committee for a term expiring May 31, 1992 ; appointing Jaimie Green to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 1992 ; reappointing Carol Gertz to the Library Commission for a term expiring October 31, 1993 ; and appointing Johnnie Marie Durden to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee for a term expiring September 30, 1993 ; Resolution No. 91-294 authorizing a one-year contract with Mike Harrell's Pest Control for furnishing pest control for 51 City facilities in the amount of $1,542 .00 per month, a total annual cost of $18,504. 00, plus $55. 00 per hour for flea treatment as required; and Resolution No. 91-295 accepting a 0. 0122 acre tract of land out of the Noah Tevis Survey at the intersection of Sawyer and Smart Street from Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Corbello for street right-of-way in exchange for the City of Beaumont piping approximately seventy feet (701 ) of open ditch covered by the easement. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-296 authorizing a contract in the amount of $347, 400. 00 with G & G Enterprises for construction of Fire Station No. 14 on Chinn Lane at Old Voth Road to serve northwest Beaumont was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Goodson, after a brief discussion concerning the relocation of personnel and engine from Fire Station No. 5 to No. 14 and equitable service for the area. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-297 authorizing reallocation of $530,877.00 of unobligated 1990 Community Development Block Grant funds to: Northridge Manor Housing Complex in the amount of $235, 000. 00; Beaumont Community Foundation in the amount of $100, 000. 00; Main Street Program in the amount of $25, 000. 00; Housing Authority of Beaumont in the amount of $25, 000. 00; Programs for Human Services in the amount of $18,500.00; Cardinal Day Care Center in the amount of $8, 000. 00; the Clearance and -298- December 3, 1991 Demolition Program for removal of dangerous structures in the amount of $73,500. 00; and the Innovative Housing Development Corporation for assistance to first-time homebuyers in the amount of $45,877. 00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-298 authorizing purchase of an articulated off-road dump truck, with buy-back options, (first three years, $92 , 659; four years, $72,422 and five years, $52,948) from Mustang Tractor and Equipment Company in the amount of $170, 176. 00 for use at the sanitary landfill was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-299 authorizing purchase of a landfill compactor, with buy-back options, ($121,275 up to three years after purchase, $103, 950 during fourth year, and $69, 300 the fifth year) from Mustang Tractor and Equipment Company in the amount of $219,914 . 00 was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-300 authorizing renewal of depository agreements for investment purposes for the period October 1, 1991, through September 30, 1993, with Lamar Bank, First Interstate Bank, First City Texas Bank - Beaumont, NCNB - Beaumont, Bank one - Beaumont, and Parkdale State Bank was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Mayor Pro Tem Smith announced there will not be a December "Sunday in the Park" program because of a conflict with the Symphony of Trees and lack of sponsorship. She said the 1992 "Sunday in the Park" season will begin the second Sunday in March. Councilman Alter congratulated Mayor Lord, the Reverend Harland Merriam, and City Staff for a terrific community Thanksgiving program. Also, he wished Mayor Lord an early "Happy Birthday. " Mayor Lord will celebrate her birthday Saturday, December 7. Councilman Moore echoed the sentiments of Councilman Alter and said the Thanksgiving service was extremely timely and most interesting. -299- December 3, 1991 Mayor Lord complemented the Thanksgiving service speakers for sharing very moving experiences, said the music was good, but reported the video attempt was not successful, and that many parents and shut-ins will be disappointed that the program will not be reshown on Channel 31. Mayor Lord announced there will be no City Council meetings on December 17, 24, and 31. She said there will be meetings on Tuesday, December 10, and on Thursday, December 19. -000- City Manager Riley informed Council that word has been received through Congressman Brooks that the funds applied for through the Public Works Demonstration Act to be used for construction of Major Drive have been granted. A minimum of $3 .5 million will be available to offset expenses for relocation, capping or protection of pipelines or utilities. The remainder of the $10.4 million in funds will be used to accelerate the construction of Major Drive and possibly provide for the overpass at College Street. -000- Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall Street, addressed Council to announce that The Gospel According to Scrooge, featuring The Singing Christmas Tree, will be presented by First Baptist Church on December 14, 15, and 16. -000- There being no other business, the Regular Session of City Council was adjourned to reconvene in Workshop Session. -000- I, Barbara Liming, Deputy 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 December 3, 1991. Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk -300- December 3 , 1991