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Home My WebLink AboutMIN DEC 11 1984 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD DECEMBER 11, 1984 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 11th day of December, 1984, with the following present: HONORABLE: William E. Neild Mayor Joseph D. Deshotel Councilman At Large G. 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 IV Karl Nollenberger City Manager Hugh Earnest Asst. City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- .The Invocation was given by the Reverend Wayne Middleton, Trinity United Methodist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Samuel. -000- One proclamation was issued: "Christmas Seal Month in Beaumont" - December, 1984. -000- The following items of the Consent Agenda were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held December 4, 1984; Resolution 84-446 reappointing Delia Harrington to the Clean Community Commission, term to expire September 30, 1986; Resolution 84-447 authorizing purchase of periodicals for the Beaumont Public Library System from National Organization Service in the amount of $7,097.70; Resolution 84-443 authorizing purchase and installation of an exhaust fan and ductwork at the Best Years Center from Metal Industries at an amount of $1,632.00; Resolution 84-449 authorizing purchase of a cash register for Municipal Court from Triangle Cash Registers at an amount of $1,275.00; Resolution 84-450 authorizing purchase of a video camera, recorder and tripod for the Fire Department Training Section from MPCS Video Industries, Inc. , at an amount of $2,039.83; Resolution 84-451 authorizing purchase of an electric cart for use in the Water Reclamation Division from Eastexas Golf Cars of Beaumont at $2,815.00; and Resolution 84-452 authorizing execution of a lease agreement with the Civil Air Patrol for the lease of 0.62 acres of land at Beaumont Municipal Airport for a period of five years beginning January 1, 1985. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Turner. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -199- December 11, 1984 Ordinance No. 84-162 abandoning Blanchette Street from I-10 eastward for 770 feet was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 84-162 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING BLANCHETTE STREET FROM I-10 EASTWARD FOR 770 FEET. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 84-163 amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, providing for restructuring of departments was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 84-163 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 2 DEALING WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Mayor Neild and seconded by Councilman Weisbach. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 84-453 authorizing purchase of two loader backhoes for use in the Water Distribution Division from Preco Machinery at $56,290.00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Deshotel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- ;Resolution 84-454 approving funding from the Community Development Block Grant Program for Social Service Facility Rehabilitation Projects (Grant No. B-84-MC-48-0003) and authorizing execution of contracts with subrecipients: Some Other Place at $20,000.00; Stewart's Halfway House, Inc. at $20,000.00; YMCA, Melton Branch, at $10,000.00; YWCA, Annex Building, at $27,000.00 and Beaumont Junior Forum at $23,000; was approved on a motion made by Councilman Weisbach and seconded by Councilman Deshotel. Question: Ayes: Mayor Neild Abstained: Councilman Councilman Deshotel Moore Councilman Turner Councilman Weisbach Councilman'Brumley Councilman Samuel -000- Resolution 84-455 authorizing Stewart Title Company to furnish title opinions and policies related to the Concord Road T.I.P. Project at an estimated cost of $23,000.00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 84-456 authorizing submission of an application for funds to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Rental Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $96,000.00 to be used in Community Development Strategy Area (Census Tracts 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 18, 22, 23 and portions of 19 and 20) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -200 December 11, 1984 Resolution 84-457 amending the lease with Allright Beaumont Company for the Civic Center parking lots (Allright to pay the City a guarantee of $800.00 per month plus 55% of parking receipts in excess of $1,600.00 per month for the Civic Center North lot and 55% of all other parking receipts from all other lots) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Turner and seconded by Councilman Brumley. Question: Ayes: Mayor Neild Nayes: Councilman Councilman Turner Deshotel Councilman Weisbach Councilman Brumley Councilman Samuel Councilman Moore -000- A public hearing to consider dilapidated structures was held: Mr. George Gardner, Housing Rehabilitation Officer, 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: 1675 AVENUE C - Harold A. Morris, owner (14 violations), recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1855 NORA (16 violations) and 1355 NORA, Rear-Storage (4 violations) - Almetea Luckett c/o Elnora Brown, owner, recommendation to raze both within 30 days; 11420 PINE HAVEN - David Lee Dunbar, owner (16 violations), recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1539 PORT - Walter Maxson c/o Lloyd Maxson, Jr. , owner (16 violations), recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2965 RENAUD (18 violations) and 2975 RENAUD (16 violations) - Alice Thomas and Viola Thomas, owners, recommendation to raze both within 30 days; 672-674 SHAMROCK - Orenelle McElroy, owner (11 violations), recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 235 E. SIMMONS - Betty Jean Carter and A. 0. Janise, owners (15 violations), recommendatioon to raze within 30 days; 405 E. SIMMONS - S. L. Hightower, owner (16 violations), recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 2205 SOUTHERLAND - Evonie Jackson and E. M. Bailey, owners (13 violations), recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days; 2065 TEXAS (10 violations), 2056 TEXAS, REAR (11 violations), and 2075 TEXAS (10 violations) - D. F. Sanders, owner, recommendation to raze or repair all three (3) within 30 days. Mr. David Dunbar, owner of the structure located at 11420 Pine Haven, addressed City Council to request additional time for the razing of the structure which was heavily damaged by fire. He told Council there is litigation pending for insurance settlement. There being no one else to address Council concerning these dilapidated structures, the public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 84-164 declaring certain dilapidated structures to be public nuisances and requiring their repair or removal was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 84-164 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND ORDERING THEIR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVID- ING FOR PENALTY. After a discussion, the ordinance was approved with an amendment to allow 60 days for the razing of the structure located at 11420 Pine Haven on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Turner. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -201- December 11, 1984 Councilman Turner requested a review of the dangerous structures ordinance for consideration of shortening the time allowed for a structure to be razed and stronger emphasis given to rehabilitation of these structures. Councilman Moore requested immediate repairs be made to the railroad crossing at Sarah and Lavaca. -000- Mayor Neild called an Executive Session, pursuant to Section II of the Texas Open Meetings Act to be held immediately following the City Council Workshop Session. -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 December 11, 1984. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -202- December 11, 1984