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Home My WebLink AboutMIN MAY 31 1977 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD MAY 31 , 1977 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont , Texas, met in regular session this the 31st day of May, 1977, with the follow- ing 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 R. E . Platt Asst . City Manager Lavon Jones Asst . City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by the Reverend Phineas A. Washer, Westmiister Presbyterian Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cash. -000 Mayor Ritter issued the following proclamation : "National Tennis Week in Beaumont" - June 18-26, 1977. -000- The Minutes of the regular City Council session held May 24, 1977, were approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Council- man Evans. Question : Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 77-153 authorizing the advertising for bids for the depository of City funds for the period of October 1 , 1977 to September 30, 1979 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 77-154 authorizing the award of bid to Centex Cement Corp. and authorizing the execution of an annual contract (June 1 , 1977 through May 31 , 1978) for sacked cement at $2 .755 each for the Sewer Maintenance De- partment was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and secon- ded by Councilman Evans. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 77-155 authorizing the award of bids to Dixie Truck Center for furnishing one (1) twin-boom wrecker for $10,270.00 and to Beaumont Motor Company for furnishing one (1) six cubic yard dump truck for $14,030.80 for use in the Street Division was approved on a motion made by Council- woman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question : Ayes : Mayor Ritter Abstained: Councilman Councilwoman McGinnis Cash Councilman Williams Councilman Evans -000- -87- May 31 , 1977 Resolution 77-156 authorizing the award of bid to Benjamin Feld and Asso- ciates for furnishing sixty-four (64) containers in various sizes for the Solid Waste Division at a cost of $17, 527. 68 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- An ordinance adopting the rezoning of that portion of the City generally described as the "South End Rezoning Study" area was considered: AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN CONFORMITY WITH THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED "SOUTH END REZONING STUDY, SECTION 111 DATED MAY 16, 1977, INSOFAR AS BOUNDARIES MAY BE WITHIN THE PERIMETERS OF SAID "SOUTH END RE- ZONING STUDY, SECTION MAP, SAVE AND EXCEPT A PORTION THEREOF AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; INCOR- PORATING BY REFERENCE SAID MAP IN THIS ORDI- NANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVID- ING A PENALTY. Councilman Williams made a motion to approve the ordinance. Mayor Ritter recognized citizens wishing to address Council concerning this study and zoning changes proposed: Mr. Charles Gibbs addressed Council to express his concern for zoning changes that would not allow construction of apartment complexes in the South End area and asked that action be defeirrad until further study. Mr. John Blackwell addressed Council to request that his property located at Washington Boulevard at IH-10 (43 acre tract) retain the I-1 zone so that he can construct an "Industrial Office Park or Complex" . He said he believes the C-2 will not allow such construction. Mr. Gene VanMeter addressed Council to express his concern for zoning changes that would not allow construction of apartments in the South End area and requested Council defer action for further study. Mr . Elray Wilson, 8275 Old Voth Road, expressed concern for the changes and asked Council to defer action for further study. Further discussion was held concerning this zoning study. The second to Councilman Williams , motion was called for. Motion died for lack of a se- cond. Councilwoman McGinnis made a motion to table action for two weeks for fur- ther study; Councilman Cash seconded the motion. Question : Ayes : Mayor Ritter Nayes: Councilman Williams Councilman Cash Councilwoman McGinnis Councilman Evans An ordinance establishing a moratorium on the issuance of building permits pending a rezoning study of a portion of the south end rezoning area was considered: AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE . OF BUILDING PERMITS OTHER THAN FOR USES ALLOWED IN AN R-1 ZONE IN TWO AREAS AS HEREINAFTER DE- SCRIBED FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY -60) DAYS, OR UN- TIL REZONING IS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Discussion was held concerning the Moratorium and it was informally decided that action on this ordinance would be held for two weeks for further study. _88- May 31 , 1977 Ordinance No. 77-58 authorizing the abandonment of a twenty foot (201 ) alley located between the rear lot line of Lots 1 , 2 and 3, and the east lot line of Lot 4, Block 1 , Lucian Harris Addition was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 77-58 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A TWENTY FOOT (201 ) ALLEY IN THE LUCIAN HARRIS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question : Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 77-157 authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for second- year (October 1 , 1977 through September 30, 1978) Safety Education Program funding (100% grant - $35, 010. 00) was approved on a motion made by Council- man Williams and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 77-158 authorizing the commencement of negotiations for a po tion of the needed rights-of-way on the Irving Street underpass Projec (071-74-141) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and secon- ded by Councilman Cash. Question : Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 77-159 authorizing payment to Fogle Equipment Company for addi- tional repairs to HD 11 dozer #50-5010 and 12G dozer #664 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 77-160 authorizing final payment to Bella Company for the Pine Street Interchange Project - relocation of water lines, $49,764.41 to be refunded by the State - was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 77-161 authorizing the release of the following weed liens A. B. Bernard, Sr. , ($55. 00) ; Eugene Blackwell ($75. 00) ; Mable Carter ($55. 00) ; A. J. Coburn ($95. 00) ; M. L. Lefler, Jr. , ($55. 00) ; Louanna Less ($75. 00) ; John Lisotta ($55. 00) ; Theadis Parks ($16.93) ; Mrs. Rhena Pattillo ($75. 00) ; A. M. Phelan ($55. 00); Rising Sun Baptist Church ($55.00) ; Don St . Clair ($75. 00) ; Margaret Self ($55. 00 and $55. 00) and Lester H. Tinlin ($55. 00) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question : Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Driver of the Year awards were presented: Lester Tyler, Street Division., received the "Driver of the Year" award and was presented a watch and cita- tion. Others receiving recognition and pen & pencil sets with their cita- tions were: Jose Kennebrew, Solid Waste Department ; Cecil Brantley, Build- ing Maintenance and Operations Department ; William M. Bozeman, Public Works Department ; Shelby Bundick, Water Distribution; Robert Pinkston, Traffic & Transportation; and Bernard Dixon, Parks & Recreation. -000- -89- May 31, 1977 Mr. Thad Heartfield, Attorney representing Heywood-Wakefield - bidders on seating for the Exhibition Hall , addressed Council to express his concern for the ability of the committee appointed by the City Manager to study the procedures for the preparation of bid specifications and the bids received to render a fair decision . -000- There being no further business , the meeting was recessed before continuing with the City Council workshop session. -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 City Council .session held May 31 , 1977. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -90- May 31 , 1977