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Home My WebLink AboutMIN OCT 18 1994 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD OCTOBER 18, 1994 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 18th day of October, 1994, with the following present: HONORABLE: David W. Moore Mayor John K. Davis Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman, Ward III Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman-At-Large Becky Ames Councilman-At-Large Lulu L. Smith* Councilman, Ward I Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward IV Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk *(Councilman Smith arrived at 1: 37 p.m. during reading of third proclamation. ) -000- The Invocation was given by Father Frances Burlton, Assumption Catholic Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnny Beatty, Community Development Block Grant Administrator. -000- Three proclamations were issued: "Pilot International Week, " October 24- 29, 1994 in recognition of the accomplishments of the Pilot Club; "National Quality Month, " October, 1994 recognizing commitment to quality goods and services; and a proclamation applauding the work of the "Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Center" and recognizing their 50th anniversary as a special health-care organization. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agendas. No one wished to address these subjects. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: -253- October 18, 1994 Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held October 11, 1994; Resolution No. 94-285 reappointing Dr. Tom Nelson to the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission for a term expiring October 12 , 1996; Resolution No. 94-286 authorizing execution of a deed for a 0.198-acre tract of land out of Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 1 of Calder Highlands Addition, 4310 Calder, to Peter W. Maida in the amount of $21,562.00; Resolution No. 94-287 authorizing right-of-way acquisition of Parcel 112: Part of Lot 12, Block 38, Jarrett Addition, located at the southwest corner of IH-10 and Liberty Street, for the appraised value of $500.00 from Peter W. Maida for the Liberty-Laurel III Project; and Resolution No. 94-288 accepting Street and Storm Sewer Im rovements: Colonial Drive from existing Colonial Drive approximately 338 feet south to and including the temporary cul-de-sac with 3 type OM-4P markers and Bay Hill Circle from Colonial Drive approximately 221 feet east to and including the cul-de-sac; and Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements: Lots 7-9, Block 1, and Lots 1-8, Block 4; in Willow Country Club Estates, Phase II, Section IXB, for maintenance, contingent on filing of the final plat complete with filings of dedication of all rights-of-way and easements required on preliminary and final plats. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-289 authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire Parcel 108: 0.1663 acre out of Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 5, Laurel Heights Addition and part of the abandoned Liberty Street right-of-way (approximately 300 feet west of 18th Street) for the appraised value of $49,273 .00 from John Frederick Simon, Juliet Perlstein Simon, Betty Simon Goldstein, and John F. Simon as Trustee of the Betty Simon Goldstein Trust for the Liberty-Laurel III Project was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-290 authorizing a one-year renewal contract with Carolyn Chaney to provide professional services as the City of Beaumont's Washington assistant, effective November 1, 1994 through October 31, 1995, at a cost of $48,234.12 payable in equal monthly installments of $4,019.51, plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $4,000.00, was considered. -254- October 18, 1994 Councilman Cokinos voiced objections to a contract with Ms. Chaney for her services, claimed our elected representatives could provide the same grant information, and said the same amount of money spent for her services could be used to hire two policemen. Mayor Pro Tem Davis said he recognizes the services provided by our Washington assistant, but would appreciate a personal report to Council concerning the benefits of her services, progress and goals for the City of Beaumont at the time the contract renewal is on the agenda. Mayor Moore reported that Ms. Chaney has scheduled a trip to Beaumont to meet with Council and was not asked to be present today to avoid extra expenses. Resolution No. 94-290 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: Mayor Moore Nayes: Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos Davis Councilman Ames Councilman Smith Councilman Goodson Councilman Williams -000- Resolution No. 94-291 authorizing a contract with Fortis Benefits for Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance benefits with estimated annual premiums at $96,699 ($0. 20 per $1,000 for Basic Life/AD & D, Supplemental Life at $. 26 and Supplemental AD & D at $.05) and with ITT Hartford for Long Term Disability insurance (for employees to purchase at $0.32 per $100 for ages 40 or less, $.79, ages 41-49, $1 .96, age 50+) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: Mayor Moore Nayes: None Councilman Cokinos Councilman Ames Councilman Smith Councilman Goodson Councilman Williams Abstained: Mayor Pro Tem Davis -000- Resolution No. 94-292 authorizing Change Order No. 1 (to replace top special column pipe, $300, motor bearings at $3,577.50, ) for a total additional amount of $3,877.50 and authorizing a total contract amount and final payment in the amount of $36,974.50 to ALSAY, Inc. for the rehabilitation of Loeb Water Well No. 1 was approved on a motion made by -255- October 18, 1994 Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-293 authorizing purchase of a Caterpillar Model 953B track loader in the amount of $116,071 .00 with a 3-year repurchase price of $68,000 and 5-year repurchase price of $51,000 from Mustang Tractor and Equipment Company was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Ames. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Williams commented that the South Park Neighborhood Association conducted a very successful groundbreaking and landscaping beautification activity at the Lavaca Triangle on Highland Avenue and Lavaca last Saturday and challenged other associations to share their neighborhood pride. Mayor Pro Tem Davis inquired about City participation in street sweeping, was informed any involvement is by contract, asked that any available background information be given him for a broader understanding, and invited everyone to meet at the Lucky 7 Store, 4005 Magnolia, at 7:30 a.m. and to participate until 9:00 a.m. in Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission's fall sweep targeted to assist with cleanup in the northend. He said breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. and the first 200 participants will receive a free t-shirt. Councilman Ames said she is sorry she will not be able to attend the fall sweep, but encouraged participation and commented that she has learned of many citizens who have suffered severe loss in the heavy rains of this week and encouraged everyone to be aware of their neighbor's need and assist in whatever way possible. Councilman Smith announced a meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. tonight at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hazel and Fourth, specifically for Old Town residents to express sentiments toward removal of oak trees in the plan to improve Liberty and Laurel streets from Forrest to 11th. This is part of an overall project to connect downtown Beaumont to a new overpass spanning I-10 to link 11th Street with Phelan Boulevard. Councilman Smith echoed comments of Councilman Ames regarding flood victims. She said many homes in her neighborhood have been flooded, and there has been devastation for many neighborhoods, and "we do need to reach out and help our neighbors, if we possibly can. " Mayor Moore concurred with Councilman Williams that the Lavaca Triangle endeavor was very nice beautification project, and said we do have promises of even more severe weather and we need to reach out in any way we can to help those affected. Also, he said excessive driving needs to -256- October 18, 1994 be curtailed. The additional water movement created by vehiclular traffic might result in someone's home suffering the effects of flooding. -000- Mayor Moore announced that the executive session and workshop session will be postponed due to the expected adverse weather conditions. -000- Mrs. Carla Swanzy, 2355 Liberty, distributed information packets to Council from area residents regarding the proposed Liberty-Laurel project meeting that will be conducted tonight. Mr. Lynn DeMary, 430 East Elgie, addressed Council to express appreciation for attendance at the South Park Community Triangle dedication, discussed flooding problems in South Park and a drainage proposal, possible bond issue for financing a drainage project and spoke in support of an "engineering alternative that will preserve the historic, economic, environmental and aesthetic value" of the trees on Liberty Street. Mr. Douglas Steinman, 3755 Long, representing the Jefferson County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse addressed Council to state that an attempt to clarify confusion concerning their budget, they have submitted a revised budget to the Community Development Block Grant Department with clearer and better explanation. Mr. Steinman said this was to be a matter of discussion in today's workshop session, and if Council has further questions to please call him. He said other elements of their program are in place and should culminate within the next few days. -000- There being no other business, the regular session of City Council was adjourned. -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 October 18, 1994. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -257- October 18, 1994