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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 22 1973 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAIZUW HELD MAY 22, 1973 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session on the 22nd day of May, 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, Wzifa IV' Howard McDaniel Acting City Manager -Thad Heartfield City Attorney Kenneth Wall Assistant City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk Joe Impey Dir. Conraunity Develop. W. J. Balmer Dir. Public Works J. D. Martin Pub. Wks:' P-tog. Coord. Earl Deland City Engineer Willie Bauer Chief of Police- Dean Ransom Finance officer Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Transp. -000- The Invocation was given by Reverend Glenn Moore, First Christian Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cash. -000- The minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 1973, approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. , Question: Ayes: All Hayes: None -000- Ift response to an advertisement previously published, one bid was received from American National Bank for serving as the Bank, Depository of the funds of The City of Beaumont for the period of 27 months, beginning July 1, 1973 to September 30, 1975. Deposits up to $100,000: Rate of interest to be charged 30 - 59 Days 5% for warrants 0 60 - 89 Days 5% 90 -179 Days 5% Rate of interest to be charged 180 -364 Days 50 on temporary overdrafts 0 Over 1 Year 5.5% Basis for compounding Charges on remittances to other interest Daily paying agents 0 Deposits of $100,000 and over Charges for handling of checks 30 - 59 Days 7.26% and deposits 0 60 - 39 Days 7.260 90 -179 Days 7.26% Repurchase Agreements -25 180 -364 Days 7.26% Over 1 Year 7.26% Basis for ccrnpo1_mdi_qg interest Daily The following letter was received from the First Security National Bank of Beaumont relative to the Bank Depository bid: "The Honorable Mayor and City Council May 22, 1973 City of Beaumont Beaumont, Texas Gentlemen: Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity of submitting a bid and application to serve as your official depository for the period July 1, 1973 to September 30, 1975. As much as we would like to serve as your depository, and particularly to work with your fine staff, we are not in a position to serve in this capacity at this time. Our comnitments to other public bodies, which comitments involve substantial public funds in relation to our overall deposit structure, make it inadvisable for us to assume further respon- sibility in this area. We hope you will understand that this inability on our part to submit a bid at this time in no way indicates a disinterest in the fine work you are doing in managing our city's affairs, but merely represents our own particular deposit situation. we hope you will give us an opportunity in future years to submit bids to become your depository. Thank you again for having afforded us this opportunity and please know we shall look forward to helping you in any way we can in fulfilling your important responsibilities to the citizens of Beaumont. Cordially yours, /s/ WILL E. WILSON PPE SIDENT The bid received from the American National Bank referred to the Acting City bbnager and staff for study and recommendation on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bid was received for furnishing one truck bed with 'W" frame for the Water Distribution Department: Alex Feigelson Company----------$3,216.54 (Leland Equipment Company-------No Bid) Bid from Alex Feigelson Company referred to the Acting city manager and Staff for Study and recommendation on a motion made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All. Nayes: None -2- The following resolution was introduced and read: WHEREAS, the City received informal bids on May 15, 1973, for furnishing building materials for new offices on the third floor of the Police Station; and, WHEREAS, Roy Lee Lumber Company submitted a bid for furnishing building materials; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Roy Lee Lumber Company is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted; Nal, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C= OF BEAUMM: That the bid of Roy Lee Lumber Company in the amount of $1,783.18 be accepted by The City of Beaumont and that it be charged to Grant No. AC-3-D5-1623, Acct. 8000E, and Grant No. AC-3-11-1641, Acct. 8000E. PASSED by the City Council this the 22nd day of May, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution passed on a motion by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City received bids on April 24, 1973, for furnishing 400 chairs for the Harvest Club and Yk1BL Hall; and, WHEREAS, Fernon's office Outfitters and Stationers submitted a bid for furnishing 400 chairs; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Fernon's Office Outfitters and Stationers is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAM=: That the bid of Fernon's Office Outfitters and Stationers in the amount of $2,400 be accepted by The City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this 22nd day of May, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution passed on a motion by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Since no bidders met the specifications for furnishing 30 folding tables for the Harvest Club and YNBL Hall, Councilman Williams made a motion; seconded by Councilman Evans, that all bids be rejected. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -3- On a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash, authorization approved to advertise for bids for furnishing office furniture for the Police Public Service Unit. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None --000- On a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by' Councilman Williams, authorization approved to advertise for bids for furnishing Photogra.91hic equipment for the Police Public Service Unit. Question: Ayes: Al I Nayes: None -000- On a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Evans, authorization approved to advertise JL--Qr bids for rental of a process control computer to monitor and control the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Lift Stations. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- On a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams, authorization approved to advertise for bids for furnishing office furniture for the Public Works Department. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on August 29, 1972, the City of Beaumont accepted the bid of Cleburne Truck and Body Sales, Inc. for furnishing front loading garbage containers for the Solid Waste Department; and, WHEREAS, the price bid by Cleburne Truck and Body Sales, Inc. was firm for a period of one (1) year fry August 15, 1972; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL OF = CITY OF BEAUD40NT: That the following front loading containers be purchased from Cleburne Truck and Body Sales, Inc. , at a total price of $6,970, as per their bid of August 15, 1972: 11-8 yd. containers 3-4 yd. containers 18-2 yd. containers PASSED by the City Council this the 22nd day of May, 1973. Isl KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution passed on a motion made by CoLLnciL-nan Evans; seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000-- -4- The following resolution =ntroduce and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY TI-M, c�"E: CC)UNCT L OF CITY OF BEAUV1ONT. That the City Manager be, and he is lie.reby? authorized to execute on behalf of The City of Beaumont an easement to Gui-1-f Ste"'r-es It'l :S 1_rIes for an underground electrical distribution line across Sprott- ,- IE�_' , and Irtie City C ik Js hereby authorized to affix the seal of the City of Beaum,-wit- thereto, PASSED by the City Cow-icii this the 22nd day of PL­y, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER' - MAYOR - The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman wiilliams; seconded by CouncihTian Dishman. Question: Ayes. All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution introduced and read-, A RESOLUf ION WHEREAS, the City of Beaumuant and Pat Denby, Inc. , executed a certain contract on April 17, 1973, for leveling up concrete slab floor of Fire Station No. 4, located at 1301 Lucas, at a total contract price of $2,190; and, WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering, has inspected the work and recommends -its acceptance and the total payment of $2,190 to the contrac- tor; NOW, THEPE',FOIRE, IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TPE CITY OF MAUMILT'- That the City of Beaumont hereby accepts the caTtletion of the aforesaid contract in all particulars and does further authorize the total payment of $2,190 to said con- tractor. PASSED by the City Council this the 22nd day of May, 1973. Isl KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution passed on a motion ma-de by Counci la Cash; seconded by Co uncil man Evan s. Question: Ayes: All Naves: None -00,-)- The following resolution introducted and fead: ,A RES(-'Q1jT1O1\:1 WHEREAS, the City of Bea-u-mont- ai'd J.C.?Nl' Pavers, Tnc. executed a certain contract on October 6, 1972, for the revision of 4' -;,-th a.:1310roach of Lindberg Overpass at a '_ _Le nc -, total contract price of $29,258.00, �Da&&-12. qivantities; and, WHEREAS, the suarri, of '524,199_2i() jinee previously been paid to J.C.N. Pavers, Inc. based on actual work performed,, and, WHEREAS, Earl Deland, Jr. , C--,;,ty Engineer, k as inspected the work and reccnuends its acceptance and the fi'_na; �i=- '$'4,2,02 0 t3 'L'-��e , - nt actor based on actual rk 6 co r ua wo perf'ormed; Map That the City of Bearnt- Of: the aforesaid contract in all -oarticulars and does $4,208,.80 to the said con- tractor, PASSED By fhe C-it'y' /s/ ""v RI T11PER TO CORRECT PAGE 6 OF MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 22, 1973: The resolution authorizing final payment to J.C.N. Pavers, Inc. , passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and Seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on the 18th day of August, 1972, The City of Beaumont, Texas, filed with the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, one certain lien in the amount of $11.85, including all costs of recording, covering Lot Numbers Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Number Two (2) of the Pear Orchard Estate Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, which said lien is recorded in the M & L Records of said County in Volume 1445, Page 471; and WHEREAS, L. D. MATTHEWS, the owner of said property, desires to pay to the City of Beaumont the money represented by said lien and have same released to them; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; That KEN RITTER, Mayor, be, and he is hereby authorized to execute and deliver to the said L. D. MATTHEWS, a release of the above described lien, for and in consideration of the sum of $11.85, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to same and to affix the Seal of The City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 22nd day of May, 1973. Isl KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: Councilman Cash Nayes: Councilman Councilman Williams Dishman Councilman Evans -000- The following resolution introduced and read: 'A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on the 7th day of March, 1973, The City of Beaumont recovered judg- ment against ERMA BUXTON OILEARY, ET AL, in the sum of $287.64, plus interest thereon at the rate of Six Per Cent (6%) per annum from the date thereof, together with costs of court, said judgment being in Cause Number A-92425. The City of Beaumont vs. Erma Buxton O'Leary, Et Al, in the S8th District Court of Jefferson County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the entire amount of the judgment adjudged in favor of The City of Beaumont, together with interest and costs, has been tendered and paid to The City of Beaumont, and the City Council is of the opinion that a release of the said judgments and all liens acquired by virtue of said judgments should be executed: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized for and in consideration of the payment of said judgments, with interest and costs, to execute and deliver an instrument to ERMA BUXTON OILEARY, ET AL AND RAMIEL PIPKIN, ET AL, their heirs and assigns, releasing any rights and interest acquired by The City of Beaumont by vir- tue of said above mentioned judgment; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to -6- attest to said instrument and t-0 affix the Seal of The City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 22nd day of May, A.D. , 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman William; seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: _Ales. All Nayes- None -000-- The following resolution introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE' CITY OF BEATiMaNT: That the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, to execute deeds on the following des- cribed properties: Lot 21 in Block 1, of the Betty "J" Addition to Clarence T. Tb1po in exchange for the sum of $400.00; Lots 8 & 9 in Block 1 of the West Did Addition to Elsie Hockless in exchange for the sum of' $100.00; Lots 3 & 4 in Block "E" of the Beaumont Heights Addition to Mervin Lewis in exchange for the sum of $300.00; Tract 58 out of Tract 28, Plat "H" of the D. Brown Survey to Amos Minnix in exchange for the sum of $1,000.00; Lots 5 & 6, Block "E" of the Beaumont Heights Addition to Mervin Lewis in exchange for the sum of $100.00; The North 97 feet of Lots 11 and 12 in Block 9 of the Van Wormer Addition to J. Allen Senters in exchange for the sum of $860.00; lot 7 in Block "0" and Lot 2 Ln Block 11 of the McFaddin First Addition to L. E. Kojak in exchange for the sum of $450.00; Lot 15 in Block "A" of the Pinehill Addition to Johnny Criton in exchange for the sum of $50.00; Lots 16, 17 and 18 of the McDaniel Addition to Marvill Lewis in exchange for the sum of $330.00; Lots 1 & 2 in Block "E" of the Beaumont Heights Addition to Mervin Lewis in exchange for the sum of $200.00; West One-half (1/2) of the "East one-half (1/2) of Lot 1 in Block 1 of the S. Blanchette Addition to Lester Charles in exchange for the sum of $150.00; Lot 10 in Block "D" of the Beaumont Heights Addition to Mervin Lewis in exchange for the sum of $50.00; Tract 112 in Plat D-12, being .1644 acres of the A. Williams Survey to Babin Machine Works in exchange for the sum of $150.00; and Lot 9 in Block 4 of the Parkdale Addition to Clarence T. Tblpo in exchange for the. sun of $750.00, which said properties were acquired by the City of Beaumont, the South Park Independent School District, the Beaumont Independent School District and the County of Jefferson, at a Sheriff's Sale for delinquent taxes; and that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby authorized to attest the same and to affix the seal of the City thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 22nd day of May, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR - The resolution passed or, a motion made by Counciliman Dishn-an; seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None .-r o - 'Do The Acting City Manager asked that a resolution authorizLng the American National Bank to withdraw $125,000 and pled,, T it on taken at this meeting. pledge $120,000 in securi ies be held; therefore, no action ---Oc,- -7- At this time, Mayor Ritter recognized Mr. Tom Livesay, Architect, who presented schematic drawings of the new athletic complex and park site. -000°- The Mayor recognized Wilbur J. Balmer, Public Works Director, who gave a short report of the spring meeting of the Texas Criapter of the knerican Public Works Association which was held in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Bainier wanounced that Paul E. Wilson, Jr. , a junior student at Lamar University, was awarded a $500 scholarship for the 1973-74 school year. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was adlourned. -000-- I, 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 May 22, 1973. DIyrtle Corgey City Clerk