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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUL 03 1973 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD JULY 3, 1973 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas met in regular session on the 3rd day of July, 1973 , with the following pre- sent: HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor Don Cash Councilman, Ward I George Dishman, Jr\, Councilman, Ward 11 Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward TV absent: Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Kenneth R. Devero City Manager Howard McDaniel Administ. Assistant Myrtle Corgey City Clerk Kenneth Wall City Attorney J. D. Martin Pub. Wks. Prog. Coor. Earl Deland City Engineer Joe Impey Dir. Community Develop. Willie Bauer Chief of Police Dean Ransom Finance officer Henry Engelbrecht Dir. Parks & Recrea. Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Trans. Underwood Hill Dir. Public Utilities -0 00 The Invocation was given by Mr. J. D. Martin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Evans. -000- Mayor Ritter introduced Mrs. Ross and her Government Class from Forest Park High School who were in attendance, Mayor Ritter also introduced the News Media present. -000® In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for furnishing a 1 1/2 ton van for the Police Department were received: Beaumont Motor Company $3351.71 Kinsel Ford, Inc . $3708 .40 G.M.C. (Dixie) $3358 .00 The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recom- mendation on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- In response to an advertisement --)reviously published, the following bids for furnishing an automobile for the Police Department, were received: Caraway Motor Co. , Inc. $3499 . 00 Beaumont Motor Company $3176.46 Kinsel Ford, Inc . $3364 .13 The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recom- mendation on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None Chief Willie Baue:_- gave a brief report on the current status of the Police Public Service Unit. -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for furnishing a mini-size Pickup Truck for the Engineering Department were received: Jimmie Himmel Datsun Company $2,751.30 Beaumont Motor Company No Bid Kinsel Ford, Inc. $3, 016.66 Polk-Mazda $3 , 000.00 The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recom- mendation 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, the City received bids on June 26, 1973, for purchasing office furniture for the Police Public Service Unit; and, WHEREAS, Lamb Printing & Stationery Company submitted a bid for furnishing said office furniture; and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Lamb Printing & Stationery Company 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 Lamb Printing & Stationery Company in the amount of Two Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five and 54/100 ($2P145.54) Dollars be accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this the 3rd day of July, 1973 . KEN RITTER " MAYOR -- The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City received bids on June 26, 1973, for purchasing photographic equipment for the Police Public Service Unit; and, WHEREAS, Fox Photo submitted a bid for furnishing said photographic equipment; and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Fox Photo 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 Fox Photo in the amount of Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five and 65/100 ($2,325. 65) Dollars be accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this the 3rd day of July, 1973 . Isl 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 reads A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on June 19, 1973 , the City received bids for furnishing regular pit sand and 60-40 sand-clay mix for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont for the period beginning August 1, 1973, and ending July 31, 1974; and, WHEREAS, Jones Boys Sand and Clay Pit submitted a bid for furnish- ing such regular pit sand and 60-40 sand-clay mix; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Jones Boys Sand and Clay Pit is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted, and that a contract with Jones Boys Sand and Clay Pit for fur- nishing regular pit sand and 60-40 sand-clay mix should be executed, and that said regular pit sand and 60-40 sand-clay mix be purchased from Jones Boys Sand and Clay Pit under said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of Jones Boys Sand and Clay Pit be accepted and the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont a contract with Jones Boys Sand and Clay Pit for fur- nishing regular pit sand and 60-40 sand-clay mix for municipal purposes for the period beginning August 1, 1973 , and ending July 31, 1974, at the unit prices as specified in their bid; and that the City Clerk be, and he 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 3rd day of July, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and se- conded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for a Street Participation Project on 23rd Street from College Street north to Fannin Street ditch was granted on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for a Street Participation Project on Coolidge Street from West Lucas 550 feet west in Calder Highland Ex- tension was granted on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for the replacement of two Police patrol cars for the Fleet Maintenance Department was granted 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 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the final plans and specifications for the construction of Project No. 11-ST-10 of the Capital Improvements Program, being also called the Fourth Street Project, having been examined by the City Council, which believes the same to be in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizenry are, in all respects, finally approved and adopted; and be it further resolved that the appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of Project 11-ST-10 the cost of said construction to be paid from the Capital Improvements Program Bond Fund. PASSED by the City Council this 3rd day of July, 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 -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, to execute a deed convey- ing a certain tract out of the CLAY MORRIS ADDITION to SAMUEL E. McCAULEY in exchange for the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY AND N01100 ($140.00) DOLLARS, which said property was acquired by the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Independent School District at a sheriff '-s sale for delinquent taxesl 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 3rd day of July, 1973. Isl KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and se- conded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes-. All Nayes: None --000- An ordinance prohibiting the operation of motor vehicles on public pro- perty and easements without owner 's consent was tabled for one week on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Nayes : Councilman Councilman Cash Dishman Councilman Evans ­000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the acquisition of easements in the west end ofll��own in the general vicinity of Major Drive and running in a north-south direction is essential to the location, construction, operation and maintenance of said water and sewer easements, and is considered in the best interest of The City of Beaumont; -4- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONTz That the Legal Department be, and is hereby, directed to proceed with pre- liminary work necessary to the acquisition of said easements, including the employment of appraisers and title information. PASSED by the City Council this 3rd day of July, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Code of ordinances creating a Beaumont Bicentennial Commission and establishing the duties of same was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-48 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT BY ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO NUMBERED SEC- TION 2-15; CREATING A BEAUMONT BICENTENNIAL COM- MISSION AND ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES OF SAME. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- A resolution authorizing the award of high bid to H. G. Nichols and author- izing the City Manager to execute a conveyance of parts of unimproved land out of Lots 3 and 4 of the Calder Court Addition was introduced. A motion to pass this resolution was made by Councilman Dishman but failed for lack of a second. -000- An ordinance revising the official Street and Highway Plans designating Sarah Street as an arterial thoroughfare east of Fourth Street was intro- duced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-49 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 SECTION 42-43 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS TO ADOPT AN OF- FICIAL STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN DATED JULY 3, 1973; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance 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, it is contemplated that the City. of Beaumont, Texas will construct certain wastewater facilities; and WHEREAS, i-,-- is deemed necessary and proper to apply for a federal grant under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1973 , Public Law 92-500, and the rules and regulations pursuant thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That Kenneth R. Devero, City Manager, or, his successor, is hereby authorized and directed to make application for a federal grant under Public Law 92-500 and the rules and regulations pursuant thereto, and to sign the acceptance of the grant, when made, and any other necessary documents required to com- plete the project on behalf of the above named applicant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Beaumont will : 1. Provide an operation and maintenance manual for the facilities which is acceptable to the State Water Pollution Control Agency and the En- vironmental Protection Agency and will fulfill the tasks described therein for the proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the facilities after completion of constructions. 2. Provide the necessary funds through its annual budget process for the proper operation and maintenance of the facilities. The City of Beaumont budgeted the sum of $656,266.00 for operation and maintenance of sewer facilities during the fiscal period beginning October 1, 1972, and ending September 30, 1973 . 3. Employ qualified personnel in accordance with the recommenda- tions or requirements of the State Water Pollution Control Agency to operate the wastewater facilities; and will require its consulting engineer or agent to provide certain on-the-job training for employees during start-up of the facilities. PASSED by the City Council this the 3rd day of July, 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 -00o- The following amendatory ordinance establishing an assessment rate for side lot front footage was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-50 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM AND POLICY OF RESIDENTIAL STREET PAVING ASSESS- MENT BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AVAILABILITY OF ASSESSMENT PAVING; PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION BY THREE-FOURTHS (3/4) OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS AND TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF TOTAL PROPERTY FRONTAGE OR THREE-FOURTHS (3/4) or TOTAL PROPERTY FRONTAGE AND TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR ASSESS- MENT RATES; PROVIDING FOR CITY PAYMENT FOR ALL COST OF STORM SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES; PROVID- ING FOR FINANCING OF STREET ASSESSMENT CERTIFI- CATES BY THE CITY AND MONTHLY PAYMENTS; PROVID- ING FOR A SIDE LOT ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE; REPEAL- ING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: A.ves. All Nayes : None -6- Mr. J. D. MlartL n, 1,1,_-)rks, Ps,"ogram CoGrdinator, gave a status report on the Assessment Pav_-Lng Prcqra,_,u. The following resolution was introduced and read% A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont and the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, entered into a contract dated June 19, 1973 , whereby it was provided 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 of Beaumont wishes to withdraw from the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston $350,000 U.S. Treasury 6. 00% Notes, due 11-15-78 , held under Receipt No. 123 •009 and $250, 000 U.S . Treasury 4 .125% Bonds, due 11-15-73 , held under Receipt No. 123-008; and WHEREAS, after this withdrawal, the American National Bank of Beau- mont will have sufficient securities still remaining pledged to protect the deposits of the 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 with- draw the securities above described from the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston, and a certified copy of this Resolution shall constitute evidence of the authority of the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, to make said withdrawal and pledge® PASSED by the City Council this 3rd day of July, 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, the City Council and the City Staff have carefully considered the request of certain citizens of the Lumberton area that the City of Beau- mont consent to the incorporation of a proposed city in the Lumberton area, and has considered said request in relation to the growth pattern, both present and anticipated, of the City of Beaumont; NOW, THEREFORE, BP IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the request of said citizens in the Lumberton area, which area is within the extra-territorial J-'urisdiction of The City of Beaumont, that the City of Beaumont consent to the incorporation of a proposed city for said area is hereby refused, because the incorporation of the proposed area would interfer with the natural , anticipated growth of The City of Beaumont, and would not be in the best interest of either the citizens of The City of Beaumont or in the best interest of the citizens of the Lumberton area. PASSED by the City Council this 3rd day of July, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion rttade by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Nay-es: Councilman Ccuncilman Cash Dishman Councilman Evans -000- The following ordinance increasing the rates charged by United Gas, Inc. was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-51 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT BY REPEALING SECTION 39-18 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 39-18 IN LIEU THEREOF; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE MAXIMUM SCHEDULES OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY UNITED GAS , INC. , ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS , IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR NATURAL GAS AND NATURAL GAS SERVICE FURNISHED BY IT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and secon- ded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Dishman made a motion to set the City Manager "s salary at $27,500. Councilman Evans seconded the motion, Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Mayor Ritter explained the action taken concerning the request for incorpora- tion by some of the citizens of the Lumberton area. -000- Chief of Police Willie Bauer thanked the Council for their work done to assist the Police Department in obtaining grants. The Council commended Chief Bauer and his Department for the work that had been done in preparing the applica- tions for these grant. -000- Mrs. Marjorie Plummer, 4315 Bob, addressed the Council as a representative of Task Force for Equal Sharing Under Revenue Sharing. Mrs. Plummer read from the Guidelines of Revenue Sharing. Mr. R. A. Webb, Beaumont Chapter of Senior Citizens of Texas, spoke in opposition to the Gas Rate Increase. -000- There being no further business, the mayor adjourned the meeting. -000- 1, Myrtle Corgey, City Clerk oaf 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 July 3 , 1973 . Myrtle Corqey City Clerk