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Home My WebLink AboutMIN MAR 29 1994 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD MARCH 29, 1994 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 29th day of March, 1994, with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Guy N. Goodson Mayor Pro Tem Councilman, Ward II Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large Brian R. Alter Councilman At Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I John R. Davis Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by City Attorney Lane Nichols. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Blair Burnside, Boy Scout Troop 288. -000- One Proclamation was issued: "Doctor's Day, " March 30, 1994. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent Agenda and Main Agenda Items 1, 4 and 6-9. Mr. Henry Cormier said he would like to comment on Agenda Item No. 1 amending Ordinance No. 94-7, did not address the May 7th election, but declared himself a prophet and made pronouncements on various topics. (Councilman Moore left the meeting with Mr. Cormier. ) -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held March -70- March 29, 1994 22, 1994; Resolution No. 94-71 confirming the appointment of Milton Gunn Shuffield by the City Manager to the Civil Service Commission (replacing Dewey Gonsulin) for a term expiring March 28, 1996; Resolution No. 94-72 authorizing submission and acceptance of a grant from the Major Urban Resource Libraries (Murl) in the amount of $10,547. 00 to strengthen the reference, genealogical and Texana collections and to allow on-site usage of the collections by persons residing inside or outside the City limits; Resolution No. 94-73 authorizing annual contracts for purchase of personal computers and hardware with: C & I Computer Services for 486 DX 200MB 33 MHZ with SVGA Color Monitor at $1, 500.00; Cornerstone Computers for 486 SX 200MB 33 MHZ with SVGA Color Monitor, $1, 115. 00; 486 DX2 256K Cache 66MHZ with CTX NI SVGA Monitor, $4,925.00; and Mouse at $14.95; Excell Computer for 3 .5" 1.44 MB Internal Floppy Drive at $42 . 00; and Resolution No. 94-74 authorizing purchase of two Chevrolet Astro vans from Buddy Chevrolet in the amount of $32,260. 00 for the Police Department to transport police canines. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 94-17 amending Ordinance No. 94-7 to include a Beaumont Independent School District bond issue proposition and provide for additional voting locations was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 94-17 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94-7 CALLING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD MAY 7, 1994, TO MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES IN THE JOINT ELECTION TO BE HELD WITH BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR PLACES WHERE VOTING IN CERTAIN PRECINCTS SHALL BE HELD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Ordinance No. 94-17 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -71- March 29, 1994 Ordinance No. 94-18 rezoning a tract of land in Unit 1 of Brookland Farms, specifically 5225 LaBelle Road, 5319 LaBelle Road, 5325 LaBelle Road and 6875 Fannett Road, from GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple Family Dwelling) to RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling District) was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 94-18 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 OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED GC- MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) TO RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) FOR 5225 LABELLE ROAD, 5319 LABELLE ROAD, 5325 LABELLE ROAD AND 6875 FANNETT ROAD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. (Councilman Moore returned at 1:45 p.m. ) Ordinance No. 94-18 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 94-19 approving designation of an Historic-Cultural Landmark (HC-L) overlay for property south of the Oaks Historic District at 1792 Broadway, known as the Stewart Smith House, within the McFaddin Second Addition at the request of Mr. Rette Browning was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 94-19 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 ADDING LOTS 4-6 OF BLOCK 11, MCFADDIN SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AS AN HISTORIC-CULTURAL LANDMARK PRESERVATION DESIGNATION (HC-L) ; PROVIDING A PENALTY. Ordinance No. 94-19 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -72- March 29, 1994 The City Manager explained it has been determined that the ordinance proposed to expand, finance and adopt improvements to the Reinvestment Zone requires proper publication for a public hearing and suggested that a public hearing be held April 12, 1994. Authorization for publication and setting a public hearing to be held April 12, 1994 to consider expansion, financing and improvements to Reinvestment Zone Number One was approved on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Council Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- A Public Hearing was opened to consider annexation of 2, 183 .5 acres of land in the Christian Hillebrandt League, Abstract No. 28. There being no one desiring to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. An ordinance to approve the annexation of 2, 183 .5 acres of land (3 .412 square miles) along the Hillebrandt Bayou, now commonly referred to as "Cattail Marsh" in the C. Hillebrandt League was introduced: ORDINANCE NO. ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE HERINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTING THE SAID TERRITORY AND TO ALL INHABITANTS THEREOF ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS; AND BINDING SAID INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY. Introduction of the ordinance was acknowledged on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-75 amending the Community Development Block Grant program budget to reallocate $440, 600 to fund two new programs; $350, 000 to assist in the renovation of the Metropolitan YMCA of Beaumont Downtown Branch and fund a program in the amount of $90, 600 for the clearance and demolition of (large commercial) dangerous structures where the cost exceeds $15, 000 was considered. Councilman Davis asked for an update on the hold on the Dick Dowling Neighborhood Redevelopment Project due to environmental concerns expressed in the Council Letter. -73- March 29, 1994 Mr. Pruitt explained that intentions for the Dick Dowling area, bounded by Calder, IH-10 East, Pine and Gulf Streets, were first, to perform a great deal of clearance and demolition, and that has been accomplished. Also, land acquisition and single-family construction were planned, but learned that the State is researching the site on Pine Street at the river bed, that final determinations will not be made until later this year and concluded it not in the City's best interest to proceed with housing construction. Councilman Davis expressed understanding for this delay, said this plan was an excellent project and asked if there is something in process for replacement of this endeavor for redevelopment in this area. Mr. Pruitt reported that clearance and demolition work is still being pursued, but new construction plans are not being made at this time, and that the City is waiting in anticipation of the final determination by the State regarding the Pine Street environmental site. Resolution No. 94-75 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: Mayor Lord Nayes: None Mayor Pro Tem Goodson Councilman Cokinos Councilman Alter Councilman Smith Councilman Davis Abstained: Councilman Moore -000- Resolution No. 94-76 authorizing a contract with Bo-Mac Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,851, 323 . 39 for the 1994 Street Rehabilitation Program "Reconstruction and overlay's for construction and maintenance of streets throughout the city was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Goodson and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Mayor Lord took opportunity to explain to Scout Blair Burnside, who is observing today's City Council meeting as part of the requirement for earning a Boy Scout Communication Badge, the reasons for a Councilmember abstaining from a vote to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. -000- Resolution No. 94-77 authorizing submission and acceptance of a grant from the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR) in the -74- March 29, 1994 amount of $198,000 for renovation of three (3) playgrounds on Liberia, Carroll Street and Pine Street Parks, with local matching funds (Texas Parks and Wildlife Division and the City of Beaumont in-kind component) in the amount of $24,750 for a period of two years was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-78 authorizing purchase of a token ring connector for the AS/400 E35 computer located at the Police Department from International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in the amount of $34, 116.20 to provide speedier information retrieval on their Mobile Data Terminals was approved on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Cokinos congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department's groundbreaking ceremony this morning for the new community center at Magnolia Park and the Reverend Sandlin and First Baptist Church for a magnificent production of The Passion Play. Councilman Alter echoed congratulations to all City staff, the CDAC, Parks Department Advisory Committee, Council, citizens and all who participated in planning the community center and congratulated Buckner Children's Village for their unique fundraiser and said he enjoyed participation in the jail bail-out where he was able to raise $376. 00. Councilman Davis said he is "very grateful and appreciative" for those who have put a lot of time into the Magnolia Park Activity Center and thanked Council for choosing Ward 3 as the site for this first-class activity center. Councilman Moore said he would basically like to echo sentiments about the community center and said it will be a "super addition to the north end of Beaumont. " Also, he congratulated Martin Elementary School for an excellent program focused on boys last Wednesday. Councilman Smith echoed comments about the community center and added "these are the kinds of things that we need to be doing, rather than building prisons. " She said this is "prevention, " and we are "way behind and we really need to get behind such projects, " and said she is looking forward to building a second center. Mayor Pro Tem Goodson clarified that Community Development Block Grant meetings will be conducted tonight and Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. (Civic Center) and wished everyone a wonderful Easter weekend. -75- March 29, 1994 Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 2880 Grand, addressed Council to again speak about The Passion Play presented by First Baptist Church and to announce his marriage on April 4. -000- There being no further business, the regular session of City Council was recessed to conduct the Workshop Session. -000- 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 March 29, 1994. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -76- March 29, 1994