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Home My WebLink AboutMIN AUG 23 1983 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD AUGUST 23, 1983 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas met in regular session this the 23rd day of August, 1983, with the following present: HONORABLE: William E. Neild Mayor Bill Cox Councilman, Ward I Evelyn M. Lord Councilman, Ward II Wayne Turner Councilman, Ward IV Absent: Joseph D. Deshotel Councilman, Ward III Also Present Karl Nollenberger City Manager Hugh Earnest Asst. City Manager :Lane Nichols Asst. City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The invocation was given by the Reverend J.R. Johnson of the Northwest Christian Church. -000- The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Citizen J.C. Leggett. -000- The Mayor issued a proclamation for "Women' s Equality Day" . The proclamation was accepted by Lin Owen of the League of Women Voters on behalf of Linda Bottoms, N.O.W. ; Marty Jones, B.P.W. ; Beth Lazenby, Women ' s Network; and Frances Fagg, American Assoc. of University Women. -000- The following items from the Consent Agenda were considered: Approval of minutes of August 2nd and August 9th Resolution R-83-294 authorizing payment for books for the Beaumont Public Library System to Strand Book Store in the amount of $1, 031. 90. Resolution R-83-295 authorizing payment of expenses for the August 13th special election covering payment to Hartgraphics for election packets in the amount of $1, 157 . 58 and a payment in the amount of $4 , 021. 78 to Jefferson County for voting machines ballot cards, ballot printing, personnel, and transportation of machines used in the election. Resolution R-83-296 appointing Lewis White to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a term expiring September 30 , 1985. The consent agenda was approved on a motion by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Turner. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance 83-90 was introduced and the caution read: ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR THE SALE OF COMMERCIAL CLOSED CONTAINER GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE; SUS- PENDING ORDINANCE 0-1974-26 FOR PURPOSES OF SUCH SALE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was adopted on a motion by Councilman Turner and seconded by Councilman Lord. -128- August 23 , 1983 (Ord. 83-90) Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- The following ordinance was introduced by the Manager: ORDINANCE 83-91 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1982 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1983 BY ALLOCATING AND APPRO- PRIATING FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($40, 000. 00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT NO. 01-B360-00108 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-B790-00333 TO BE USED FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE OPERATIONS . The ordinance was adopted on a motion by Councilman Turner and seconded by Councilman Cox. Question: Ayes : All Nayes; None -000- Resolution R-83-297 was introduced by the Manager authorizing a contract between the City and John Bankston Construction Com- pany, in the amount of $152, 136. 60 , for the Crow Road Partici- pation project. The City Manager pointed out that, in compliance with the City' s Minority Business Enterprises Policy, the contractor had submitted a letter showing that 10. 4 percent of the contract amount would be allocated to a minority business. The resolution was passed on a motion by Councilman Lord and seconded by Councilman Cox. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution R-83-298 was introduced by the Manager accepting work performed under a contract by Ace Clark Construction Company, for demolition of a condemned structure located at 805 DeVilleneuve St, in the City. The resolution was passed on a motion by Councilman Cox and secon- ded by Councilman Lord. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution R-83-299 was introduced by the Manager authorizing the purchase of valves and fittings for the water utilities stockpile based on bids received July 13, 1983 . The resolution passed on a motion by Councilman Turner and seconded by Councilman Lord. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution R-83-300 was introduced by the Manager awarding a contract to two companies for supplying drainage materials; Gifford Hill Pipe Company and Pyramid Pipe Company. This is an annual contract. The resolution was passed on a motion by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Turner. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution R-83-301 was introduced by the manager awarding a six- month contract to Troy Dodson Company for supplying cement stabilized sand. The resolution was passed on a motion by Councilman Lord and se- conded by Councilman Cox. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -129- August 23 , 1983 Resolution R-83-302 was introduced by the Manager and explained by the Finance Officer. This resolution awarded a two-year depository contract with First City Bank-Beaumont for city funds. The resolution was approved on a motion by Councilman Turner and seconded by Cox. Question: Ayes: Councilman Cox Nayes: None Councilman Lord Councilman Turner *** THE RECORD REFLECTS THAT MAYOR NEILD ABSTAINED FROM VOTING ON THIS MATTER. -000- Ordinance 0-83-92 was introduced and the caption read by the Manager. ORDINANCE 83-92 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO PROVIDE A ONE-YEAR TERM FOR THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. The ordinance was adopted on a motion by Councilman Turner and seconded by Councilman Cox. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Cox commended City workers for doing a good job on the "clean sweep" project just completed throughout the City on trash pickup. Councilman Lord stated that she had received a number of calls concerning loose dogs in the City and that she would like to publicly remind citizens that a $200. 00 fine could be assessed for allowing their dogs to run loose. Councilman Lord also informed the Council of complaint calls from citizens who are unable to reach the Cable Television office by telephone. Mrs. Lord said that she will be visiting with other members of Council to consider establishing a Committee to serve as a repository body to monitor complaints from citizens relative to Cablevision. There being no further business, the Mayor invited citizens present at the meeting to address Council if they wished to do so. Mr. J.C. Leggett, 1849 Washington Blvd. addressed Council urging them to hold down expenditures on the budget, saying that he is concerned with local and national economy and asked that the City of Beaumont budget not be increased. Mr. Ed Sigee, 2695 Corley, addressed Council to question their decision related to action taken at this meeting on closed con- tainer refuse collection contracts. Mayor Neild asked that Mr. Sigee visit with the City Manager after the meeting for further explanation on the matter. Mr. Dan Kohihofer, 855 Howell , addressed Council to ask how they had come to the decision on contracting out the closed container refuse collection and how could other companies operate at a lower cost than the City, also, who will control charges made by private companies . Mayor Neild asked Mr. Kohihofer to also visit with the City Manager after the meeting on this matter. -130- August 23 , 1983 There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting and announced that a workshop would follow a brief recess. -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 session of City Council held August 23, 1983. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -131- August 23 , 1983