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Home My WebLink AboutMIN JUL 31 1984 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL . - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD JULY 31 , 1984 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont , Texas, met in regular session this the 31st day of July, 1984 , with the fol- lowing present : HONORABLE : William E. Neild Mayor Joseph D. Des-hotel Councilman at Large Wayne Turner Councilman at Large Nell Pruitt Weisbach Councilman, Ward I *Mike Brumley Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward TV Karl Nollenberger City Manager Hugh Earnest Asst . City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk (*Arrived late) -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held July 24 , 1984; Resolution 84-269 authorizing an amendment to the contract with the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission for additional CDBG funds of $2,400. 00 to provide assistance with prescription medications to low-income persons (new contract amount - $13, 942. 00) ; Resolution 84-270 authorizing execution of a contract with the State Comptroller' s office to install an antenna and base station on the City' s radio tower; and Resolution 84-271 appointing Bradley J. Viator to replace Councilman Mike Brumley on the Historical Landmark Commission , term to expire October 31 , 1.986 . The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and seconded by Councilman Turner. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- (Councilman Brumley arrived during the discussion of this item. ) Resolution 84-272 authorizing an amendment to the contract with the Texas State Department of Health to add $32, 000 in new funds to purchase medical and data processing equipment and that the $53 ,499. 96 being re- tained in the State 's budget for a medical director position be increased, effective September 1 , 1984 , to $55, 099. 92 and to allow employment of a pediatric nurse practitioner at $22, 000. 00, a health educator at $20,000.00 and a clerk at $11 , 000. 00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Turner and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 84-273 authorizing zing Change Order No. 3 to the contract with S & S Enterprises, Inc., , for renovation of the recreation building on Tyrrell. Park for an increase of $4 , 740. 75 for 903 linear feet of roof decking needing replacement after the entire roof decking was exposed for inspection bring total contract to $190,513 . 75 was approved on a mo- tion made by Councilman Weisbach and seconded by Councilman Brumley. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -119- 'July 31, 1984 v Resolution 84-274 authorizing execution of a contract with Petro-Tex Construction Company in the amount of $129,088.63 for construction of sidewalks on Fannin Street east of Eighth Street (south side - 100 feet ; north side - 350 feet ) , Florida from Park to Elba (north side) , Peyton from Sallie Curtis School to Parsons (west side) , East Lucas from Concord to Helbig (south side) , Usan from Sarah Street south 300 feet (west side) , Fann.ett Road from Fourth Street to Edmonds (north side) , Magnolia from Lucas to Leight Street (both sides) , Longfellow from Gladys to Harrison (west side) and Corley Street from 11th Street to Houston (south side) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Turner and seconded by Coun- cilman Deshotel . Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 84--275 authorizing the purchase of 50 belts at $1, 374 . 00 and 150 wndbreakers at $6 , 138. 00 from Sargent-Sowell , 150 caps at $2 , 599. 50 and 50 jackets at $2, 950. 00 from Tyler Uniforms and 650 pants at $14,300. 00 and 650 shirts at $12, 870 from Martin 's Uniforms for the Police Depart- ment was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Deshotel . Ouest n Ayes : All Nayes : None -000-. Resolution 84-276 authorizing the sale of eleven (11) garbage trucks, Units No. 6056 at $500. 00, 6058 at $500:. 00, 6059 at $1 , 250.00, 6060 at $500. 00, 6061 at $1 , 250. 00, 6062 at $1 , 000. 00, 6063 at $750.00, 6068 at $1 , 000. 00, 6069 at $1 , 500. 00 and 6072 at $1 , 500. 00 to Global Truck and Equipment of Houston and Unit No . 6073 at $3; 000.00 to Basic Waste Systems, Inc. of Houston, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and seconded by Councilman Turner. Question : Ayes : All Nayes: None 000. Resolution 84-277 authorizing emergency repairs to the boiler system in the Police Department by Jerryco Machine & Boiler Works, Inc. , at $5 , 932 . 00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Turner and seconded by Councilman Deshotel . Question : Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Samuel requested a Workshop discussion to consider drafting a resolution providing minority participation for professional services. The item is to be discussed at today' s Workshop Session. Councilman Moore questioned responsibility in cutting weeds in ditches dug too deeply for mowing, especia.ily along Virginia, and asked that action be taken to correct the problem. Councilman Deshotel spoke of maintenance needed for the boat ramp at the end of Pine Street , near the Beaumont County Club. City Manager said the City owns right-of-way clown to the river but the rest is all leased to the Neches Boat Club from the Mecom Estate and that the City cannot maintain the ramp. Councilman Brumley suggested the City consider participation in any addi- tional pieces of property abutting the river. Mayor Neild requested a report on the status of the delinquent tax roll and the settlement of losses in revenue incurred from the Jefferson County Tax Assessor' s Office and their problems. -120- July 31 , 1984 Mrs . Delia Harrington, 815 Willow Street , addressed Council to urge that Congressmen be contacted for the retention of leaded gasoline for lawnmowers and automobiles requiring its use. Mrs. Doris Price Neely, 1095 Goliad, addressed Council to express opposi- tion to proposed increase in health service fees . Mr . Blythe Bardsl.ey, 5735 Fleetwood, addressed Council to complain about 0 the many steps involved in obtaining various building permits and suggested one centralized person to coordinate the permits needed to complete a project . Mrs . Alice Ramsey , 3440 Goliad, addressed Council to ask if they planned to discuss , in their r Workshop, a problem. that she had been calling them about . Mayor Neild responded that the City Manager is preparing a report that should be completed before August 7 , 1984 . --000- There being no further business , the meeting was recessed before continu- i.ng, w"with the City Council Workshop Session. Mayor Neild called an Executive Session , pursuant to Section II of the Texas Open Meetings Act , to be held immediately following the City Coun- cil 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 July 31 , 1984 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -121- July 31 , 1984