HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUL 16 1974 I II
REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD JULY 16, 1974
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in
regular session this the 16th day of July, 1974 , with the following present:
HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor
Don Cash Councilman, Ward I
Vi McGinnis Councilwoman, Ward II
Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III
Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV
Appointed Officials: Kenneth Devero City Manager
Kenneth Wall City Attorney
Myrtle Corgey City Clerk
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The Invocation was given by Mr. W. J. Balmer, Director of Public Works.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Willians.
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The Minutes of the regular City Council session held July 9, 1974 , were approved
on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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A resolution authorizing the award of bid to Greer Construction Company in the
amount of $194, 776. 00 for the construction of College Street, CIP Project No.
11-ST-02 , as the lowest and best bid received, was approved on a motion made by
Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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A resolution authorizing award of informal bid for furnishing 500 feet of elec-
trical cable for underground service for the City Hal L Annex to Westinghouse
as the lowest and best bidder in the amount of $1, 061.40 was approved on a
motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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A resolution authorizing acceptance of CIP Water Utility Project 12-WU-04 from
Stevens Contracting Company and final payment in the amount of $87,145.45 was
approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman
Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change order No. 3 on
the Central Library CIP Project 11-B-02, for additional site work including
concrete for the Mall Area around City Hall, benches, trash reciprocals, etc.
was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman
Cash.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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A resolution authorizing payment to Stone, Doiron & Wolfrom for general liabil
ity insurance in the amount of $17,134. 00 was approved on a motion made by Coun-
cilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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Resolution indicating approval of the benefits derived from Research and
Planning Grant #AC-7495-1623 , and the City Council 's intention to extend the
program at the termination of the grant if funds are available was approved
on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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I resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all instruments necessary
-o obtain a reimbursement grant on Sewage Treatment Works from the E.P.A.
under Public Law 92-500 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and
seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Mayor Ritter and Councilwoman McGinnis were appointed ad hoc members to the
Bi-Centennial Committee on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by
Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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A resolution authorizing payment to Rene Bates (100 of total auction - payment
in the amount of $2,772.20) for holding an auction on June 22 , 1974, was ap-
proved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman
Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Manager announced a work session with the Council to review CAP program to
be held shortly after Council Session; the news media is invited to attend.
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Mayor Ritter announced the City will receive $29, 600 in EEO funds for employ-
ment programs.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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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 session of the City Council
held July 16, 1974.
Myrtle Corgey
City Clerk
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