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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN OCT 02 1984 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD OCTOBER 2 , 1984 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont , Texas, met in regular session this the 2nd day of October, 1984, with the following present : HONORABLE: William E. Neild Mayor Nell Pruitt Weisbach Councilman, Ward I Mike Brumley Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Absent : Joseph D. Deshotel Councilman At Large Wayne Turner Councilman At Large Karl Nollenberger City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by the Reverend Edward Hughes, St . Michael ' s Orthodox Christian Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Neild. -000- Presentation of the City of Beaumont Philosophy Statement : CITY MANAGER NOLLENBERGER: The first item on the agenda today is to introduce formally to the community the City' s new management philosophy and the City' s organiza- tional goal that we are setting forth. Values are the bedrock of any organizational culture. As the essence of a city' s philosophy for achieving success, values provide a sense of common direction for all employees and guidelines for our day-to-day behaviour. In fact , we believe that a city can best succeed because employees can identify, embrace and act on the values of the organization. Values are not hard like organizational structures or policies and procedures, strategies or budgets and often they are not even written down in most organiza- tions. Sometimes when people try to set them down in a formal statement, their product often bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a biblical statement which are good and true but broadly constructed and not all that relevant and sometimes to Monday morning. The management team in Beaumont felt that we suffered from a pervasive uncertainty about the values in our organization - an uncertainty that undermined the leadership and the commitment in our organization; however, in the day-to-day environment in which we provide services to our community, decisions had to be made and values are an indispensable guide in making those decisions. And, it ' s clear that organizations have, in fact , gained great strength from shared values, with the emphasis being on shared. If employees know what an organization stands for and they know what standards they are to uphold, then they are much more likely to make decisions that will support those particular standards. They are also more likely to feel as if they are an important part of the organization and they are motivated because life in the organization has meaning for them. Since organizational values can powerfully influence what people actually do, we think that the values ought to be of great concern to this organization - the City of Beaumont . -156- October 2, 1984 CITY MANAGER continued: Shaping and enhancing those values can become the most important job that the management of this City can do. We believe that a successful city places a great deal of emphasis on those values and, in order to enhance that , we believe that three (3) characteristics have to be present in the City: first , that the values should stand for something and that they should be clear and explicit ; and, secondly, that the management has to pay a great deal of attention to shaping and fine- tuning those values to conform to the environment in which we find ourselves working and to communicate those to the organization. And, thirdly, that the values have to be known and shared by all the people who work for the organization and in front line of the organization all the way up to the upper levels of management of the organization. Last fall , we took an effort to begin to identify the organizational values that we feel here in the City of Beaumont and we want to project to our employees and to the public. Maurine Gray, who is the Director of Libraries here in the City of Beaumont , chaired a committee that worked towards clarifying our values in a succinct yet comprehensible manner and ultimately the value statement was adopted by the management team of the City of Beaumont . Maurine is here today to relate to you the value statement which we have adopted as an organization and to tell you how we plan to further communicate that set of values in our organization. Maurine . . . . . . MAURINE GRAY: I want to begin by reading to you our organizational philosophy statement for the City of Beaumont : The City of Beaumont recognizes the importance of providing high-quality services to the community through each employee utilizing their capabil- ities to the maximum. Our bywords will be : WORKING TOGETHER TO SERVE. These bywords state our beliefs and values. The success of the City de- pends on the combined effort of all its employees, along with the support of other organizations and the community. Our basis mission is service. Our beliefs and values include the follow- ing: . We must respect and support each other as individual human beings with differing values and needs . Individual self respect must be valued and protected. Each of us must be loyal to the support of our community, our City organi- zation , and our department . Each of us is responsible for the operation and success of the City and is accountable for our individual decisions, action, and performance. We encourage and support others in their growth and development and we each strive to grow and develop to our potential. We should maintain a sense of humor while accomplishing our objectives. Each of us should set and pursue high. performance standards and perform to the best of our ability. We must provide our service efficiently and effectively. We know that involvement , participation and teamwork result in the best solutions, methods, and goal achievement . -157- October 2, 1984 MS. GRAY continued : We must have mutual trust and honesty and communicationmust be open and free. Innovation is encouraged and supported. We must have the flexibility to change in order to meet future challenges. We should develop and maintain a pleasant City environment work place. Ms. Gray told Council the motto "Working Together to Serve" will be dis- played in various ways, some of which are: stickers to be displayed inside City vehicles, as a reminder to employees and outside for citizens; employee uniform patches; employee payroll check stub; back of City buses. -000- Plaques of Recognition were given former Council members Evelyn M. Lord and Bill Cox. Spouses Reggie Cox and Sam Lord were welcomed to the meeting. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held Septem= ber 25, 1984; Resolution 84-349 amending the lease with the Young Men' s Business League to allow the YMBL to have Bingo in the Harvest Club during the South Texas State Fair; Resolution 84-350 authorizing payment of $12,581 .25 to Speedway Service Company for emergency rental of a bulldozer used at the Landfill ; Resolution 84-351 authorizing acquisition of three parcels of property for the Highland Avenue TIP Project (Parcel No. 3 in the Morningview Addition from Mrs. Ola Kemp in the amount of $320. 00; #4 in- the Morning- view Addition from Mr. and Mrs. Mi.kel Henry in the amount of $100.00 and #15 in the Robertson Addition from Harold J. Breaux et al in the amount of $400. 00) ; Resolution 84-352 authorizing payment of $3,87:2.48 to Rollins Environ- mental Services for costs associated with the removal of waste products associated with switchgears and transformers accumulated by the City' s Building Maintenance and Water Utilities Departments; Resolution 84-353 authorizing execution of a contract with the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission for a grant in the amount of $11 , 500.00 to give financial support for prescription medication to needy individuals ; and Resolution 84-354 appointing William M. Pearson as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission for a term expiring July 31, 1985. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Weisbach. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The third and final reading of an ordinance amending the franchise with Liberty Tele-Communications, Inc. was delayed for clarification of federal legislation concerning cabletelevision. -158- October 2, 1984 Ordinance No. 84-129 establishing sanitation rates and a clean community fee was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 84-129 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO PROVIDE SANITATION FEES AND REGULATIONS ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Weisbach and seconded by Councilman Samuel . Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Ordinance No. 84-130 establishing fees for services at the Beaumont Health Department was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 84-130 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VARIOUS HEALTH SERVICE FEES ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERA- BILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Brumley. Question : Ayes : Mayor Neild Nayes : Councilman Councilman Brumley Weisbach Councilman Samuel Councilman Moore -000- Ordinance No. 84-131 amending the 1984-1985 budget : ORDINANCE NO. 84-131 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COMMENCING OCTOBER 1 , 1984, TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND THE INTERNATIONAL AS'SOCIATI'ON OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 399; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY' AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. and Resolution 84-355 authorizing execution of a contract with- the Interna- tional Association of Fire Fighters were considered. The principal . provisions of the contract are as follows: A 41 percent increase effective October 1 , 1984 ; premium pay of °$100. 00 per month for arson investigators; adjustment in car allowance to $250. 00 per month; stand-by pay for arson investigators; pilot program for volun- tary full shift overtime to cover manpower level deficiencies as deter- mined by the Fire Chief and a stipulation that the contract will remain in place beyond its term for one year until replaced by a successor agreement . Ordinance No . 84-131 and Resolution 84-355 were approved on a motion made by Councilman Weisbach and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question : Ayes : All Nayes; None --000- -159- October 2, 1984 Resolution 84-356 authorizing execution of a contract with Jim Walters Construction in the amount of $10, 677. 20 for drainage improvements at the Beaumont Public Library was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Weisbach. Question : Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 84-357 amending the lease with the Beaumont Riverboat Company to provide for the leasing of additional property by BRC, the sale of alcoholic beverages and an amendment to the rental terms and providing for free parking for customers of BRC was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000-. Resolution 84-358 authorizing purchase of computer equipment for the Library from DataPhase Corporation in the amount of $18,943. 00 was ap- proved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Brumley. Question : Ayes : Mayor Neild Abstained: Councilman Councilman Weisbach Moore Counclman Brumley Councilman Samuel -000- A public hearing to consider dilapidated structures was held: Mr. George Gardner, Minimum Housing Code Division, told Council that all the below-listed structures are in violation of Article III, Section 14-50 and 14-51 of the Dangerous Structures Ordinance of the City of Beaumont , Texas, and that all notification procedures have been met : 1138 ASHLEY - Charles E. Jones, owner (:18 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 849 AVENUE A - Herschel McDaniel , owner (9 violations) recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2289 BROADWAY - G. G. Lavinghouzez, owner (9 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 875 BUFORD - Joe Coco, owner (10 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 875 BUFORD (REAR-SHED) - Joe Coco, owner (5 violations) , recom- mendation to raze within 30 days; 5125 COCHRAN - Jerry D. Daigle, owner (16 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 5450 COLLEGE Mrs . Gary Douglas, owner (15 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days ; 3032 CORDOVA - Edward Nelson, owner (17 violations) , recommenda- tion to raze within 30 days; 1825 COTTONWOOD - Tillie Harris and Warren Joseph Thibodeaux, owners (14 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1825 COTTONWOOD (SHED) - Tillie Harris and Warren Joseph Thibodeaux owners (4 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2235 COTTON- WOOD - Ethel Levine, owner (14 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2235 COTTONWOOD (REAR) - Ethel Levine, owner (7 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 731 CUNIFF - Willie Wallace c/o Mrs. P. Baskin, owner (13 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 3083 DOROTHY - Hazel LaPoint , owner (11 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 826 FINIS - Man Antoine c/o Gertie Antoine, owner (10 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 826 FINIS (GARAGE) Man Antoine c/o Gertie Antoine, owner (5 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1260 GLADYS - Maxine Alexis, owner (:15 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2865 HARRIOT - Burnell Armstrong, owner (18 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2480 HEGELE Joseph Aplon, owner (9 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 2932 HOUSTON (REAR) - Bobbie Gene Parker, owner (11 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1575 LaSALLE - Mrs. Mollie Bean, owner (13 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 835 LEE - Kenneth D. Furlow and Wanda Hill, owners (16 violations) , recom- mendation to raze within 30 days; 835 LEE (SHED) - Kenneth D. Furlow and -160- October 2, 1984 Wanda Hill , owners (5 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1740 LEVY - Elnora Sparks, owner (12 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days ; 1062 McFADDIN - Jane Packard/Golden Mortgage and Investment , owner (10 violations), recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 169 MANNING - Pearl Cheatman c/o Fields S. Coleman, owner (14 violations) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 169 MANNING (SHED) - Pearl Cheatman c/o Fields S. Coleman , owner (5 violations) , recom- mendation to raze within 30 days; 5380 NELKIN LANE - Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Giles, owners (12 violations) recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 1210 OAKLAND - Lee Medrik, owner (13 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2440 PECOS (REAR) - John P. Parker, et al , (5 viola- tions) , recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days ; 265 E. PLUM - R. C. , D. R. and Lionel Eddie, owners, (12 violations) , recommendation to raze within 30 days; and 1115 STEWART - City of Beaumont , owner (16 viola- tions) , recommendation to raze within 30 days . Mr. Guy Lavinghouzez, representing the structure located at 2289 Broadway, addressed Council to request additional time to complete the rehabilita- tion of the structure. He told Council that he had begun work but needed additional time. There being no one else to speak, the hearing was closed. After a lengthy discussion with Mr. Lavinghouzez concerning the necessity to bring the structure at 2289 Broadway into compliance with the minimum housing code, Councilman Samuel made a motion to grant an additional 30 days of time, changing the order from 30 days to 60 days for repair or razing of the structure; motion was seconded by Councilman Weisbach. Question : Ayes: Councilman Weisbach Councilman Samuel Councilman Moore Nayes : Mayor Neild Councilman Brumley -000- Ordinance No. 84-132 declaring certain dilapidated structures to be public nuisances and requiring their repair or removal was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 84-132 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND ORDERING THEIR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTY. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Samuel . Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None --000 Councilman Samuel told Council that he had received many calls concern- . ing needed repairs to Helbig Road and the possibility of a sidewalk being constructed at the bridge. He asked for an updated report concerning the scheduling of resurfacing for Helbig Road and possible sidewalk at the bridge. -000- Mrs. Jesse Cooper, 446 Georgetown, addressed Council to say she has an office called "Freedom Information Center" and invited City employees to participate in a seminar called "God in Government" to give employees a biblical perspective of their jobs. She said the only charge is $8.00 for a workbook used in the seminar. -000- Mayor Neild called an Executive Session, pursuant to Section II of the Texas Open Meetings Law, to be held immediately following the City Coun- cil Workshop Session. -161- October 2, 1984 There being no further business, the meeting was recessed before continu- ing 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 Coun- cil session held October 2, 1984. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -162- October 2, 1984