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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCT 02 1973 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD OCTOBER 2, 1973 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session on the 2nd day of October, 1973, with the following pre- sent: 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 Kenneth Devero City Manager Kenneth Wall City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk Joe Impey Dir. Community Develop. W. J. Balmer Dir. Public Works Earl Deland City Engineer Willie Bauer Chief of Police Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Trans. Underwood Hill Dir. Public Utilities Henry Engelbrecht Dir. Parks & Recrea. Dean Ransom Finance Officer -000- The Invocation was given by Father Rouly, Associate Pastor for Saint Anne' s Catholic Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Evans. -000- The Mayor issued two proclamations: "World Lion Service Week in Beaumont" - October 8-14 , 1973 and "Country Music Month in Beaumont" - month of October. -000- The Minutes of the regular City Council sessions held September 18th and September 21st were approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and se- Gonded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for furnishing necessary materials, equipment, superintendence, and labor for paving and storm drainage for the construction of Eighth Street between Wash- ington Boulevard and Terrell Street (Street Participation Program) were re- ceived: TOTAL BID WORK DAYS BID CHECK B. R. DuPuis Concrete Co. $31, 267 . 00 60 $ 1,564 . 00 Greer Construction Company $44 ,144 . 80 60 $ 2,208. 00 Gulf Coast Ind. Contr. , Inc. $41, 635.00 60 $ 2,100. 00 Trotti & Thomson, Inc. $60, 021.20 100 $ 3, 500. 00 The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommen- dation on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following ordinance determining the necessity for and ordering that Blos- som Drive, Parish Street and Procter Street in Fleetwood Addition be improved; adopting and approving plans and specifications, providing that a part of the cost be paid by the City and a part by assessment against the abutting pro- perty owners; providing for advertising for bids, etc. was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-65 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT BLOSSOM DRIVE FROM WASHING- TON BLVD. TO SOUTH LINE OF BLOCKS 1 AND 2 IN FLEETWOOD ADDITION, AND OF PARISH AND PROCTER STREETS FROM BLOSSOM DRIVE EAST TO END, PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; ADOPTING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; LISTING APPARENT PROPERTY OWNERS ABUTTING ON SAID PORTION OF SAID STREETS; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART THERE- OF SHALL BE PAID BY ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF; FIND- ING AND DETERMINING THAT LOWER BIDS FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION WILL BE RECEIVED IF THE CONTRACT FOR THE WORK PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT IN CASH BY THE CITY RATHER THAN PAYMENT BY PAVING CERTIFICATES; PROVIDING FOR CITY FINANCING OF PAVING CERTIFI- CATES ISSUED ON SAID PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR LEV- YING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY; PRO- VIDING THAT ALL AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY THE CITY UNDER THIS PROJECT SHALL BE PAID INTO THE FUND OR FUNDS FROM WHICH THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WAS MADE; PROVIDING THE TIME, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT AND DEFAULTS OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ASSESS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THIS PROJECT; INVOKING THE PROCEDURE OF ARTICLE 1105b OF THE REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes; Mayor Ritter Abstained: Councilman Councilman Cash Williams Councilman Dishman Councilman Evans -000- The following resolution was introduced and read; A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont and Gulf Coast Industrial Contractors, Inc. executed a certain contract on August 8, 1973 , for the paving of Kingsley Drive from Ohio Street to Dead End at a total contract price of $34 ,070. 00 based on estimated quantities; and, WHEREAS, the sum of $17 ,483 .04 has previously been paid to Gulf Coast Industrial Contractors, Inc. based on actual work performed; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has i spected the work and recommends its acceptance and the final payment of $1,586. 96 to the contractor based on actual work performed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: -2- That the City of Beaumont hereby accepts the completion of the aforesaid con- tract in all particulars and does further authorize the final payment of $16, 586. 96 to the said contractor. PASSED by the City Council this the 2nd day of October, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Abstained: Councilman Councilman Cash Evans Councilman Dishman Councilman Williams -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Texas Criminal Justice Council and the Office of the Gov- ernor of Texas have seen fit to invite the City of Beaumont to participate, along with five other Texas cities, in the Governor's Crime Prevention Pro- gram; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont Police Department desires to establish within its organization a crime prevention unit whose purpose will be the reduction of the incidence of crimes against property, particularly burglary; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognized participation in the Gover- nor' s Crime Prevention Program to be a worthwhile undertaking; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Criminal Justice Council has made available funds for the establishment of a crime prevention unit within the Beaumont Police Department in the amount of $53, 965, and the City of Beaumont is prepared to commit $21, 262 in matching funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute an application, to the Texas Criminal Justice Council, for funds to establish a crime prevention unit within the Beaumont Police Department as required for participation in the Governor ' s Crime Prevention Program, and be it further resolved that the City Council of the City of Beaumont hereby ratifies any action taken by the City Manager previous to this resolution in signing any applications under this project. PASSED by the City Council this the 2nd day of October, 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, as part of the plans for the Delaware Project between Concord Road and Dowlen Road, it will be necessary to relocate certain electric utility poles; and, WHEREAS, Gulf States Utilities will share the cost of relocation on a 50/50 basis with the City of Beaumont; and, -3- WHEREAS, the share of the City of Beaumont will be Fifteen Hundred ($1, 500. 00) Dollars if said relocation is done at this time; and, WHEREAS, the City Council believes the relocation should be done at this time; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That a payment of $1, 500. 00 to Gulf States Utilities for the relocation of certain electric utility poles as is necessary for the extension of Delaware Street between Concord and Dowlen Road be and is hereby authorized. PASSED by the City Council this the 2nd day of October, 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, Mobil Chemical Company desires to place a 60" raw water line across McKesson Drive, Spur 380, Vermont Street and Florida Street; and, WHEREAS, . the City Council is of the opinion that a permit for this crossing should be granted to Mobil Chemical Company; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a permit to Mobil Chemical Company to construct a 60" raw water line across McKesson Drive Spur 380, Vermont Street and Florida Street in accordance with direction by the City Engineer. PASSED BY the City Council this the 2nd day of October, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on the 18th day of May, 1973, The City of Beaumont, Texas did file with the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, one certain lien in the amount of $16. 51, including all costs of recording, covering Lots No. 25 and 26 in Block No. 16 of the WEST OAKLAND ADDITION to the City of Beaumont, Jef- ferson County, Texas, which said lien is recorded in the M & L Records of said County in Volume 1481 at Page 449; and, WHEREAS, on the 31st day of May, 1973 , The City of Beaumont, Texas, filed with the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, one certain lien in the amount of $20. 54, including all costs of recording, covering Lot Numbers 22, 23, and 24 in Block Number 12 of the SUNNYSIDE ADDITION to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, which said lien is recorded in the M & L Records of said County in Volume 1483 at Page 302; and, -4- WHEREAS, on the 31st day of May, 1973, The City of Beaumont, Texas, did file with the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, one certain lien in the amount of $39.24, including all. costs of recording, covering Lot Number 27, 4. 5 acres, in Block Number 1 of the WESCALDER FIG ACRES ADDITION to the M & L Records of said County in Volume 1483 at Page 312; and WHEREAS, on the 31st day of May, 1973, The City of Beaumont, Texas, filed with the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, one certain lien in the amount of $15. 41, including all costs of recording, covering Lot Number 13 in Block Number 20 of the BEL AIR ADDITION to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, which said lien is recorded in the M & L Records of said County in Volume 1483 at Page 290; and WHEREAS, on the 31st day of May, 1973, The City of Beaumont, Texas, did file with the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, one certain lien in the amount of $7 . 88, including all costs of recording, covering Lot Number 710 in Block Number 31 of the BEAUMONT ADDITION to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, which said lien is recorded in the M & L Records of said County in Volume 1483 at Page 345; and WHEREAS, MRS. MARY WARRICK, ROBERTA MOREAU, MRS . J. 0. ELLIS ESTATE, A. F. STELLEY and EMMETT C. LANGHAM, the owners of said properties, respec- tively, desires to pay to the City of Beaumont the monies represented by said liens 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 MRS. MARY WARRICK, ROBERTA MOREAU, MRS. J. 0. ELLIS ESTATE, A. F. STELLEY AND EMMETT C. LANGHAM a release of the above described liens, for and in consideration of the sum aforementioned, receipt of which is hereby acknow- ledged, and theCity 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 2nd day of October, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Wlliams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following ordinance condemning and ordering dilapidated structures demol- ished was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-66 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 800 BONHAM STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 3, BLOCK 25, VAN WORMER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 1417 CARROLL ALLEY, THE SAME BEING TRACT 65, OUT OF S. PART OF TRACT 1, PLAT H, D. BROWN TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 1425 CARROLL ALLEY, THE SAME BEING TRACT 63 , OUT OF S. PART OF TRACT 1, PLAT H, D. BROWN TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 1435 CARROLL ALLEY, THE SAME BEING LOT 63 BLOCK H TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 1675 CHAMBERLAIN DRIVE, THE SAME BEING LOT 5, BLOCK 43, CALDWOOD ACRES TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 2945 CONCORD ROAD, THE SAME BEING PLAT D-3, TRACTI2, A. WILLIAMS TO THE CITY OF BEAU- MONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 2977 CONCORD ROAD, THE SAME BEING PLAT D-3, Tract 12, A. WILLIAMS TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON -5- COUNTY, TEXAS; 2825 CROCKETT STREET, THE SAME BEING LOTS 3 & 4, BLOCK 5, CROCKETT ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 3418 W. EUCLID STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 24, BLOCK 2, CARVER TERRACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 3621 GLENWOOD STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 4 , BLOCK 16, WEST OAKLAND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 2975 GOLIAD STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 5, BLOCK 118 , CARTWRIGHT 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 2540 HEGELE STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 9, BLOCK L, POTTS & PENNOCK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEF- FERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 690 IRMA STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 10, BLOCK 7, JERSEY FARM ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 715 MADISON AVENUE, THE SAME BEING LOTS 24 & 25, BLOCK 30, ARLINGTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAU- MONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- The second reading of a franchise ordinance granting Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company the right to construct a railway spur track across Fannin Street just west of Railroad Avenue was given: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND LESSEES, THE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE AN INDUSTRY SPUR TRACK NO. 10 CROSSING FANNIN STREET BETWEEN CITY BLOCKS 56 AND 67 , IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORD WITH EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING THAT SAID TRACK SHALL BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOADING, UNLOADING AND SWITCHING TO INDUSTRIAL TRACK SERVING COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE USE OF SAID TRACK; PROVID- ING THAT SUCH MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION BE IN ACCOR- °13A'RTCt-WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY AND THAT CERTAIN MAINTENANCE WORK SHALL BE DONE AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY ENGINEER; PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND FEE HEREUNDER; PROVIDING THAT THIS FRANCHISE IS SUBJECT TO THE CHARTER AND ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION FOR FAILURE TO USE THE TRACK FRANCHISED HEREUNDER; PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION OF THIS FRAN- CHISE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1978 AND THE RESTORATION OF SAID STREET WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS THEREAFTER; AND PROVIDING FOR INDEMNIFICATION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. The ordinance was passed to the third reading on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The Mayor commented on his recent trip with the Chamber of Commerce to the eastern part of the United States. He said he was enthusiastic and encouraged about those industries who had expressed interest in our area and especially in Beaumont, due largely to the fact that we don't have a local energy short- age. -6- Mr. Burtis Hollis, 1140 Ivy Lane, from Beaumont State Center for Human De- velopment, urged the Council to take action concerning the 10 acres of Cen- tral Park property designated by the City to be used for the Center for Human Development because funds are now available to go forward with their plans. -000- Mrs. Sidney Broussard, 1940 May, addressed the Council on behalf of the people of the Pear Orchard urging the Council to reconsider its decision to make Fourth Street four-lane. She requested that Fourth Street be paved two-lane with sidewalks on both sides. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. -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 October 2, 1973 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -7-