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Home My WebLink AboutAPR 10 1973 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD APRIL 10, 19731 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas met in regular session on the 10th day of April, 1973, with the following present: HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor Don Cash Councilman, IN7,ard I George Dishvian, Jr , Councilman, ward Il Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Howard McDaniel Acting City Manager Thad Heartfield City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk W. J. Balmer Director Public works J. D. Martin Pub. Wks . Prog, Coor. Joe Impey Dir. Community Develop. Underwood Hill Dir. Public Utilities Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Trans . Earl Deland City Engineer Willie Bauer Chief of Police Dean Ransom Finance office Henry Engelbrecht Dir, Parks Department Forrest Nelson Building inspector Maurine Gray Dir. of Library -000- The Invocation was given by Father Ferrill, our Mother of Mercy Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Evans. -000- The mayor issued three proclamations : "Coin Week in Beaumont" - April 15-21, 1973; "H. B. "Pete" Renfro Day" - April 14 , 1973 ; and "Garden Club Week in Beaumont" - April 15-21, 1973 . -00o- The Minutes of the regular meeting held on April 3 ,, 1973 , were approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded �y �_our-,,cilinan Evans . Question: Ayes: All Mayes : None -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for furnishing necessary materials, superintendence and labor for erecting fencing and gates on city property east of Pine Street were received as follows , BBD BASE WORK ALTERNATE WORK FIRM NAME CHEIC'1R BID DAYS BID DAYS Allied Supplier & Erection, Inc. $205 . $3 ,240. 00 15 $ 4 ,100 . 00 20 United Sales & Service $206. $3 , 691. 50 10 $ 4 ,116 . 50 14 The bids were referred to the Acting City Manager and staff for study and re- commendation on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bid for furnishing necessary materials, equipment, superintendence and labor for level- ing up the concrete slab floor at the north side of Fire Station No. 4 , 1301 Gladys Street was received as follows : Denby-Drilco Found. Drilg. & Rep. Bid Check $120. 00 - Bid $20190 . 00 - 20 days The bid was referred to the Acting City Manages and staff for study and recom- mendation on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Dishman® Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None _000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for furnishing liquid chlorine requirements (approximately 350, 000 lbs . ) for the City of Beaumont Water Utilities Department were received as follows : J. W. Jones, Inc. $19, 985 . 00 Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company NO BID McKesson Chemical Company NO BID Allied Chemical Corp. NO BID SEC Corporation NO BID Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company $97 . 00 per ton The bids were referred to the Acting City Manager and staff for study and re- commendation 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 27, 1973, the City of Beaumont received bids for con- struction 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 Ave- nue South 145 feet; and, WHEREAS, Greer Construction, Company submitted a bid in the sum of $77 , 288 . 05 with 100 working days to complete the construction 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 A�,renue South 145 feet; and, WHEREAS, this is a participation contract in which Beaumont Associates has agreed to pay two-thirds of the cost of the construction of the street and has agreed to pay said sum before construction commences on the paving of said streets; and, WHEREAS, the City. Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Greer Construction Company is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted and a contract entered into with Greer Construction Company for said 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; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of Greer Construction Company 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 Greer Construction Company for the construction 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 for the sum of $77 ,288 . 05 with 100 working days to complete the work; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. -2- PASSED by the City Council this the 10th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams 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 April 3 , 1973 , for furnishing one (1) Crawler Type Tractor with 12 yard loading bucket for the Street Department? and, WHEREAS, Gardner machinery Corporation submitted a bid for furnishing one (1) Crawler Type Tractor with 12 yard loading bucket; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Gardner Machinery Corporation 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 Gardner Machinery Corporation in the amount of $20, 830 . 00 be accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this the 10th day of April , 1973 . - Isl KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and secon- ded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing one used 2530 ton mobil crane for the Street Department was granted on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing one Industrial Type Diesel Tractor for the Sewage Treatment Plant was granted on a motion made by Coun- cilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to abandon the five- foot wide utility easement located 22 feet along either side of the common side lot lines of Lots 6 and 7, Block 4 , McAnelly Place Addition (Planning Division File 201-OB. ) was made and the following ordinance was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-28 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A FIVE (5 ") FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED TWO AND ONE-HALF (221) FEET ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON SIDE LOT LINES OF LOTS SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7) , BLOCK FOUR (4) , MCANELLY PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEF- FERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, -I- The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded Councilman Cash® Question: Ages: All Nayes: None -000-n The following ordinance was introduced, and read: ORDINANCE NO. .7323 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS , BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 23-45 PROHIBITING THE SALE, OFFER OF SALE, DELIVERY OR GIFT TO ANY PERSON UNDER SEVEN- TEEN (17) YEARS OF AGE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF GLUE, CEMENTS, AND PAINTS; MAKING IT UNLAW- FUL FOR ANY PERSON TO INHALE THE VAPORS OF SUCH GLUES, CEMENTS AND PAINTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- The following ordinance was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO 73-30 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-1, TO ADOPT THE 1371 EDITION WITH THE 1972 REVISION TO THE SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, AND AMENDING SECTION 28-3, ALLOWING PLASTIC PIPE BENEATH SLAB ON GRADE AND THREE FEET OUTSIDE SLAB; ALLOWING POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC TUBING FOR OUTSIDE UNDER- GROUND PIPING FOR GAS LIGHTS, GRILLS AND DOMESTIC INCINERATORS;. DELETING THE NECESSITY FOR WRAPPING EXPOSED FERROUS PIPING AND FITTINGS; REQUIRING ALL FLANGES TO BE PERMANENTLY ANCHORED; DELETING USE OF COPPER DRAINAGE TUBE FOR URINAL WASTE AND VENTS; PROVIDING A. PENALTY; AND RE- PEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following ordinance was introduced and read: ORDINANCE' NO. 73--31 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 , SEC- TION 37-58 (B) BY DELETING THE PRESENT SECTION 37-58 (B) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 37-58 (B) , AND BY AMENDING SECTION 27-58 . 3 (d) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 37-58 (0) ESTABLISH-SING PRIMA FAC`TE SPEFT0 -4- LIMITS UPON U.S. HIGHWAY 69, 96, and 287 LANES) AND UPON U.S. HIGHWAY 69, 96 AND 287 (FRONTAGE ROADS) , RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABT LIT Y; AND REPEAL- ING ALL ORDINANCES AND PA RD'S OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All, Nayes : None -00c)- The fol-lowing resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the Acting City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to exe- cute an agreement with Brink's, Incorporated for daily transportation of the cash receipts of the bus lines for a term. of one year from and after May 1, 1973 , at a cost to the City of $67. 10 per, month and the City Clerk is autho- rized to attest to same and to af:Cix the seal of the City thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 10th day of April, 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- Two members of the Plumbing Board of Review, Mr. Elsworth Sperling and Mr. Raymond Noack, were re-appointed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and se- conded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None Mayor Ritter announced the resignation of Mr. Thad Heartfield, City Attorney, effective June 1, 1973 . -C'00- Mayor Ritter also congratulated Miss Maurine Gray, Director of the Library, A for her election to vice president- president-elect of the Texas Library Asso- ciation. 0o- Councilman Williams applauded the action of the County Commissioners for re- questing legislation to do away ddit - signing ballots for the present voting system. '0 0 There being no further business, the Mayoc adjourned the meeting.. -000- 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 Counci.a hF--1-d Ap r ILIA, 1 10, 19 7 3 Corqey City Clerk