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Home My WebLink AboutMIN FEB 09 1993 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD FEBRUARY 91 1993 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 9th day of February, 1993 , with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Brian R. Alter Mayor Pro Tem Councilman At Large Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel 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 Father Mike Wilson, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cokinos. -000- Three Proclamations were issued: "National Engineerls Week, " February 15-21, 1993 ; "Jump Rope for Heart Week, " February 8-12, 1993 ; and "Mardi Gras Weekend, " February 19-21, 1993 . -000- Mayor Lord welcomed Jimmy Cokinos, a former mayor for the City of Beaumont, who announced that he is attending Council today especially to hear presentation by Drainage Distric No. 6 in Workshop. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agendas. No one wished to address these items. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: -36- February 9, 1993 Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held February 2 , 1993 ; Resolution No. 93-29 appointing Francis Ryser to the Mayor's Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons for a term expiring June 30, 1994; George Parrett to the Sister City Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1994; Dora Nisby, as Vice-Chairman of the Library Commission for a term expiring October 31, 1993 ; and Calvin Spindor, as Chairman of Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors for a term expiring February 9, 1994; and reappointing Calvin Spindor to Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors for a term expiring December 31, 1994 ; Resolution No. 93-30 authorizing a contract with Cleveco in the amount of $22, 000.00 for furnishing labor and materials to reroof the Carroll Street Day Care Center; and Resolution No. 93-31 accepting Street and Storm Sewer Improvements: Regina Lane from the existing pavement approximately 610 feet west, turning south for a distance of approximately 380 feet to and including the cul-de-sac and Savannah Trace from Regina Lane approximately 428 feet south to and including the cul-de-sac and Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements: Lots 1-12 , Block 1 and Lots 1-12, Block 2 in Ashton Subdivision for maintenance contingent upon filing of the final plat, complete with filings of dedication of all rights-of-way and easements required on the preliminary and final plats and installation of the streetlights. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 92-32 authorizing a contract with G & G Enterprises in the amount of $537, 800.00 for construction of a new 6,250 square foot Health Services Building on the grounds of the present Health Department at Park and Washington was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 92-33 authorizing a two-year contract, effective May 1, 1993 , with Municipal Services Bureau for collection services for outstanding warrants issued through Municipal Court at a commission rate of 23% for both accounts less than and older than one (1) year old was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Alter and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -37- February 9, 1993 Resolution No. 93-34 authorizing a contract with Elliot Equipment and Construction Company to provide labor and equipment to excavate and recompact cell liners in the amount of $39,992. 00 per cell at the City's Landfill was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 93-35 awarding a contract for property damage insurance for City buildings and contents with the Hartford Insurance Company through the Wisenberg Insurance and Risk Management Agency based on property values totalling $118,512, 000 (Buildings--$99,263 ,000; Contents--$14,699, 000; Business Income Earnings--$300, 000; Valuable Papers--$2, 000, 000; Data Processing Equipment--Hardware, $2,000, 000-- Software, $200, 000; Property Floater--$50, 000; Deductible (excludes computer) --$100, 000; Deductible for Computer Equipment--$1,000; Boiler and Machinery (separate policy) --$5,000, 000; Deductible--$25, 000) at a rate of 6.5 cents per $100.00 coverage for an annual premium of $77,033.00 and boiler and machinery insurance at $4,770.00 for an annual premium total of $81,803.00 was considered. Mr. Riley reported that even though this was the only bid received for property damage insurance, Staff evaluated it as a good bid with a good company and recommended acceptance. However, Mr. Riley recommended issuing the contract for one year and not exercising the second-year option, beginning the bidding process earlier next year and allowing more time for receipt of bids in an effort to attract more bidders. Councilman Cokinos questioned the length of time allowed for receiving bids, and Mr. Riley explained that the project was commenced late, but said two weeks should have been sufficient, if there was interest in the bid and markets contacted in a timely fashion. Resolution No. 93-35 was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Alter and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: Mayor Lord Nayes: None Mayor Pro Tem Alter Councilman Goodson Councilman Samuel Councilman Moore Abstained: Councilman Cokinos -000- Resolution No. 93-36 authorizing submission of a federal grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) , under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, for a potential allocation of $28, 000.00 for FY 1993 (matched by local in-kind funds) to be received and used for the emergency shelter operated at 875 -38- February 9, 1993 College by the Trinity Valley Baptist Association was considered. Council questioned funding reduction of the grant, likelihood of further reductions and the impact on services, private contributions, and the City's in-kind match. Councilman Moore requested an updated report from any City Staff that might be in contact with the shelter regarding any training classes for the shelter staff, a review of their programs, and advisement of any opportunity for citizen participation. Mr. Riley advised Council that he has no knowledge of further reductions, additional contributions, or the ability of Trinity Valley to continue performance and said the City provides the City-owned facility and does not put any cash into the operation. Councilman Cokinos informed Council that he is on the board of directors for the shelter and they are heavily dependent on contributions for their budget and complimented the service they give to the homeless. Resolution No. 93-36 was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Alter and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 93-37 authorizing changes to the site plan, as required by Article 6 of the lease agreement with the Beaumont Art Museum, to allow expansion of the facilities of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas to include a Permanent Collection Wing and a Children's Wing was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Alter and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 93-9 amending Article II, Section 29-33 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to applications for a City ambulance driver's license was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 93-9 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO AMEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT AND LICENSE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH AN AMBULANCE DRIVER'S LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Ordinance No. 93-9 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -39- February 9, 1993 Resolution No. 93-38 authorizing a six-month contract for purchase of approximately forty-four (44) water meters of various sizes from sensus Technologies, Rent Meters and Coburn Company for an estimated total of $85,777.94 for use by the Water Utilities Department, Customer Service Division was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Goodson said he enjoyed the American Heart Association Annual Banquet where Colonel W. L. Pate was the honoree and recipient of the Dr. J. C. Crager Award given by the Beaumont Chapter of the American Heart Association. Councilman Cokinos commented about the "Jump Rope for Heart Week" activities at Regina Howell Elementary School and promised to serve the Mayor well in his efforts to jump rope. Councilman Moore announced that he and Councilman Samuel participated in a very interesting program Monday morning at Kelly High School with former Mayor Maury Meyers and Ermaline Thomas where the subject of racism was addressed. He expressed appreciation for the student body's attitude and commented about one of the shirts that displayed the message "we are one" on the front and "we've all got to work it out" on the back side. Also, he said Councilman Samuel did an excellent job of speaking, and reiterated that it was a really good program. -000- There being no further business, the Regular Session of City Council was recessed to reconvene in 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 February 9, 1993. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -40- February 9, 1993