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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAR 27 1973 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD MARCH 27, 1973 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session on the 27th day of March, 1973, with the following present: HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor Don Cash Councilman, Ward I George Dishman, Jr. Councilman, Ward II Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Howard McDaniel Acting City Manager Thad Heartfiel.d City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk W. J. Balmer Director Public Works J. D. Martin . Pub. Wks. Prog. Coor. Willie Bauer Chief of police Dean Ransom Finance Officer Underwood Hill Dir. Public Utilities -000_ The Invocation, was given by Councilman Don Cash. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dishman. -000- The Mayor issued four proclamations: "Week of the Young Child in Beaumont" - April 1-7, 1973; "young Audiences Week in Beaumontl' —April 1-7, 1973; April was designated "Cancer Control Month", and "Volunteer Week in Beaumont" - April 1-7, 1973. -000- The Minutes of the regular meeting held on March 2Q, 1973, were approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes; All Nayes : None -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the f;dZlowing bids for furnishing one h Ton P�Q%up Truck for the Water Utilities Department were re- ceived: Kinsel Ford, Inc. . . . . * $ 3,267. 22 Beaumont Motor Company $ 3, 052 . 86 Friendly Dodge, Inc. . . . . . $ 3,261. 85 GMC Dixie Trucks . . . . . $ 3,148.50 International Harvester . . . . . $ 21972 .92 The bids were referred to the Acting City Manager and staff for study and re- commendation on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -00o- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for furnishing one Cab & Chassis Truck for the Water Distribution Department were received-- GMC Dixie Trucks . . . . . $ 6,331. 00 Kinsel Ford, Inc . . . . $ 6, 633 . 50 International Harvester . . . . . $ 5,4Q0. 00 The bids were referred to the Acting City Manager and staff for study and re- commendations on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Council- man Evans. A representative from International Harvester stated that his bid for this truck had been included with the kid for the h ton pickup truck and asked that it be considered also. Councilman Cash made a motion to accept the bids as amended and Councilman Dishman seconded it. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for furnishing materials, equipment, superintendence and labor for the construc- tion of Corley Avenue from 839 feet east of 23rd Street to 785 feet west of 23rd Street (excluding intersection) , and of Ocean street from Corley Avenue south 145 feet were received: BID BASE WORN ALTERNATE WORK NAME OF FIRM CHECK BID DAYS, BID DAYS Greer Construction Co. $3, 975. 00 $79,467,65 $77,288, 0 100 Gulf Coast Industrial Cont. $5,Op0. 00 $93,199,00 80 $87,199.00 70 A. F. Jones & Son, Inc. $4 , 000. 00 $79,274 . 50 75 Trotti & Thomson, Inc. $6, 000. 00 $108, 085. 00 60 $102,931.00 60 Sabine Consolidated, Inc, $4 ,509.00 $88,823. 50 100 $84f726. 80 lOQ The bids were referred to the Acting City Manager and staff for study and re- commendations on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on March 13, 1973, the City received bids for furnishing new truck and heavy equipment tires and tubes, steel cord or wire reinforced tires and tubes, and passenger car tires and tubes for municipal. purposes .for the City of Beaumont for the period beginning April 1. 1973, and ending March 31, 1974; and, WHEREAS, White Tire Supply, Inc, submitted a bid for furnishing new truck and heavy equipment tires and tubes, steel cord or wire reinforced tires and tubes, and passenger car tires and tubes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by White Tire Supply, Inca is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted and that a contract with White Tire Supply, Inc, for furnishing new truck and heavy equipment tires and tubes, steel cord or wire reinforced tires and tubes, and passenger car tires and tubes should be executed and that the said new truck and heavy equipment tires and tubes, steel cord or wire reinforced tires and tubes, and passenger car tires and tubes should be purchased from White Tire Supply, Inc. under said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of White Tire Supply, Inc. be accepted and the Acting City Mana- ger be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beau- mont a contract with White Tire Supply, Inc. for furnishing new truck and heavy equipment tires and tubes, steel cord or wire reinforced tires and tubes, and passenger car tires and tubes for municipal purposes for the per- iod beginning April 1, 1973, and ending March 31, 1974, at the unit prices as quoted in their bid; and the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this 27th day of March, 1973. -/s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -040- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on March 13, 1973, the City received bids for furnishing re- capping, retreading and repair services for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont for the period beginning April 1, 1973, and ending March 31, 1974; and, WHEREAS, Jack's 'dire Service Co. submitted a bid for furnishing re- capping, retreading and repair services; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion} that the bid submitted by Jack' s Tire Service .Co. is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted, and that a contract with Jack's Tire Service Co. for furnishing recapping,. retreading and repair services should be executed, and that the said recap- ping, retreading and repair services should be purchased from Jack's Tire Service Company under said contract NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT That the bid of Jack' s Tire Service Co. be accepted and the Acting City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute -on behalf of the City of Beaumont a contract with Jack's Tire Service Co. for furnishing recapping, retreading and repair services for municipal purposes for the period begin- ning April 1, 1973, and ending March 31, 1974, at the unit prices as quoted in their bid; and the City Clerk be., and she is hereby, authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 27th day of March, 1973, /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and secon- ded by Councilman pishman. Question: Ayes: 411 Nayes: None -040-- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on March 13, 1973 , the City received bids for furnishing cer- tain cast iron pipe for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont for the period beginning April 1, 1973 and ending March 31, 1974; and, WHEREAS, U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company submitted a bid for furnishing such cast ,iron pipe; and, WHEREAS, the City Council, is of the opinion that the bid submitted by U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company is the lowest and best bid and should be ac- cepted, and that a contract with V. S. Pipe and Foundry Companv for furnish- ing cast iron pipe should be executed, and that the said cast iron pipe should be purchased from U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company under said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company be accepted and the City Mana- ger be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beau- mont a contract with U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company for furnishing cast iron pipe for municipal purposes for the period beginning April 1, 1973 and end- a -3- ing March 31, 1974 , at the unit prices as quoted in their bid; and the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to said contract and to af- fix the seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 27th day of March, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS , on March 13, 1973, the City received bids for furnishing cerr tain cast iron pipe for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont for the period beginning April 1, 1973 and ending March 31, 1974; and, WHEREAS, Lone Star Steel Company submitted a bid for furnishing such cast iron pipe; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Lone Star Steel Company is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted, and that a contract with Lone Star Steel Company for furnishing cast iron pipe should be executed, and that the said cast iron pipe should be purchased from Lone Star Steel Company under said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of Lone Star Steel Company be accepted and the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont a contract with Lone Star Steel Company for furnishing cast iron pipe for municipal purposes for the period beginning April 1, 1973 and ending March 31, 1974 , at the unit prices as quoted in their bid; and the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 27th day of March, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes ; None -009- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on March 13, 1973, the City received bids for furnishing cer- tain asbestos cement pipe for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont for the period beginning April 1, 1973 and ending March 31, 1974; and, WHEREAS , Mabry Foundry & Supply Company submitted a bid for furnishing such asbestos cement pipe; and, WHEREAS, the City Council . is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Mabry Foundry & Supply Company is the lowest and best bid and should be ac- cepted, and that a contract with Mabry Foundry & Supply Company for furnish- ing asbestos cement pipe should be executed, and that the said asbestos cement pipe should be purchased from Mabry Foundry & Supply Company under said con- tract; NOW, THEREF6RE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: -4- That the bid of Mabry Foundry & Supply Company be accepted and the City Mana- ger be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beau- mont a contract with Mabry Foundry & Supply Company for furnishing asbestos cement pipe for municipal purposes for the period beginning April 1,1973 and ending March 31, 1974, at the unit prices as quoted in their bid; and the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 27th day of March, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City received informal bids on March 19, -1973, for furnish- ing fifty thousand (50, 000) four-part NCI Traffic Tickets for the Municipal Court; and, WHEREAS, Data Graphic Business Forms, Inc. submitted a bid for fur- nishing fifty thousand (50, 000) four-part NCR Traffic Tickets; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Data Graphic Busyness Forms, Inc. is the .lowest and best bid and should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of Data Graphic Business Forms, Inc.' in the amount of $1, 396. 00 be accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this the 27th day of March, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and secon- ded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the purchase of one (1) six inch Hersey Model FM-CT Full Flow Fire Line Meter with three inch By-Pass Meter from Hersey Meter Company for the total sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Forty-One and No/100 ($1,641. 00) Dollars be approved. PASSED by the City Council this 27th day of March, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR T The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- . _5- Permission was granted to advertise for bids for lease or purchase for fur- nishing one Industrial Type Diesel Tractor for the Sewage Treatment Plant on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconder by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Permission was granted to advertise for .bids for the removal of old the and installation of new vinyl asbestos tile.. for the 2nd floor hallway of City Hall on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Permission was granted to advertise for bids for furnishing replacement of existing Cooling Tower at the Harvest Club for the Building Maintenance & Operations Department on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Permission was granted to advertise for bids for furnishing 400 chairs and 30 tables for the Harvest Club and YMBL Hall for the Building Maintenance and Operations Department on a motion made by Councilman Williams and secon- ded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Naye$ : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City of Beaumont a lease contract with the Beaumont Art League, leasing to the said Beaumont Art League 0.449 acre out of the South Texas State Fair Grounds, with improvements thereon, for a term beginning on April 1, 1973, and ending March 31, 1975, under the terms and conditions as con- tained in said lease contract; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to said- instrument and to affix the Seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council. this 27th day of March, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None Mr. Robert Willis, Beaumont Art League, addressed the Council concerning the favorable response to petitions for the Beaumont Art League and thanked the Council for approving the contract. -00o- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS : That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont a lease contract with the Junior League of Beaumont, Texas Inc. for the grounds and buildings known as the Fair Park for the purpose of -6- conducting the Spindletop Charity Horse Show on May 9, 10, 11 and 12 , 1973, upon the terms and conditions and for the consideration set out in said lease; said lease beginning April 9, 1973 to May 19, 1973 ; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to said lease and to affix the Seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 27th day of March, 1973 . Isl KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The City of Beaumont and the American National Bank of Beau- mont, Texas, entered into a contract dated July 1, 1971, whereby it was pro- vided that the said American National Bank of Beaumont would pledge with the City Council of the City of Beaumont certain securities in lieu of giving bond as City Depository; and, WHEREAS, the American National Bank wishes to withdraw $1,100, 000 U. S. Treas® 7. 00% Notes, due 11-15-75, held under Receipt No. 118362; $700, 000 U. S. Treas. 7. 00% Notes, due 11-15-75, held under Receipt No. 118947; and $1, 000, 000 U. S. Treas. 7, 00% Notes, due 11-15-75, held under Receipt No. 119073 and wishes to pledge in lieu of same $2,800,000 U. S . Treas. 6. 75% Bonds, due 2-15-93; and, WHEREAS , after this withdrawal and pledge of additional Bonds , the American National Bank of Beaumont will have sufficient securities still remaining pledged to protect the deposits of the said City of Beaumont, Texas, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; That the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas , be permitted to withdraw the securities above described from the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston, Texas, and to pledge the above described securities with the said Texas Commerce Bank of Houston, Texas, and a certified copy of this Resolution shall con- stitute evidence of the authority of the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, to make said withdrawal and pledge. PASSED by the City Council this the 27th day of March, 1973. Isl KEN RITTER - MAYOR 7-- The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : Ali Nayes : NONE -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, by ordinance duly Passed on the 6th day of March, 1973, the City Council of the City of Beaumont ordered the permanent improvements of Corley Avenue from 839 ' East of 23rd Street to 785 ' West of 23rd Street (ex- clusive of the 23rd Street intersection) and of Ocean Street from Corley Avenue South 145 ' , in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City Council; and, -7- WHEREAS, pursuant to said ordinance, the City advertised for bids for the construction of such improvements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont desires to set a neighborhood meeting for the purpose of explanation to those affected by the proposed paving of Corley Avenue and Ocean Street; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That a neighborhood meeting is hereby set for 7 :30 p.m. April 3 , 1973 , in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Beaumont, Texas; and be it further resolved that the Director of Public Works of the City of Beaumont be, and he is here- by directed to prepare and file with the City Clerk estimates and rolls as re- quired by law for each street unit to be so improved, showing thereon the total estimated cost of the improvements in each such unit, and showing in detail the description of each parcel Of Property abutting thereon, together with the names of the apparent owners thereof, the number of front feet in each parcel of property, and the amount to be assessed against the same, and such other pertinent information as may be required by law. PASSED by the City Council this the 27th day of March, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- The following ordinance considering setting a 2 :00 a.m. closing for establish- ments serving alcoholic beverages was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-24 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING HOURS PROVIDED BY STATE LAW FOR CON- SUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND FOR THE SALE OF MIXED BEVERAGES IN COUNTIES OF 300, 000 OR MORE POPULATION, ACCORDING TO LAST PRECEDING FEDERAL CENSUS; PROVIDING FOR A FEE TO BE PAID BY THE HOLDER OF A STATE RETAIL DEALER'S ON-PREMISES LATE HOURS LICENSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEAL- ING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes : Mayor Ritter Nayes : Councilman Cash Councilman Dishman Councilman Evans Councilman Williams -000- Acting City Manager Howard McDaniel introduced two new employees with the City - Mr. Earl Deland, City Engineer, and Mr. Harold Williams, Chief Accoun- tant. -000- Mayor Ritter recognized Councilman Dishman who asked interested citizens to write their Congressmen, both on the State & Federal level, concerning flood- ing and sewer conditions in Beaumont. He stated that first we must have a release of the funds for the Sewer Grants, the application of which was made March 24 , 1971, and also the Taylors Bayou Drainage Project. Mayor Ritter also mentioned contacting the Texas Water Quality Board in Austin. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. -8- 1, Myrtle Corgey, City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Texas, certify that the above is a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 27, 1973 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -9-