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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JAN 04 1994 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD JANUARY 4, 1994 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 4th day of January, 1994, with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Guy N. Goodson Mayor Pro Tem Councilman, Ward II Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large Brian R. Alter* Councilman At Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I John R. Davis Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk * (Councilman Alter arrived at 1: 35 p.m. ) -000- The Invocation was given by City Manager Ray Riley. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Moore. -000- One Proclamation was issued: "National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, " January, 1994 . -000- (Councilman Alter arrived. ) Mrs. Pat Henderson, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, explained the purpose of the "Adopt-a-Park Program" and invited Mr. Brent Wester, representing the Texas Association of Landscape Contractors, Mayor Lord and Councilman Davis, liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, to join her in signing an "Adopt-a-Park" commitment for seasonal color change outs and on-going lawn maintenance immediately around the sign at Rogers Park by the Texas Association of Landscape Contractors. The Association members include: Affordable Lawn Service, Ace Lawn Care, Al Cook Nursery, Beaumont Greenery, Davis Landscaping, Lawn Specialties, Maurer Landscape, Jim Maxey Lawn Care, Superior Lawn Maintenance, Inc. and Western Landscape Management, Inc. -1- January 4, 1994 Mayor Lord invited City Manager Riley to make a presentation. Mr. Riley: Mayor, what is really an exceptional situation, but has come to be rather routine for the City of Beaumont, is a notification that we received from the Government Finance Officer's Association announcing that our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1992, qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in financial recognition. This, the CAFR, which was presented to Council at the end of the last fiscal year, I believe, that is about the sixth year in a row now that we received this, and we would be disappointed if we didn't, but it is a significant achievement. And, to receive the reward, the report should enhance the reader's understanding of the information which is required by general accepted accounting principles for fair presentation of the statements to be officially organized and to adhere to certain generally accepted terminology in formatting conventions. In other words, to make it completely understandable. And, it's almost like pulling teeth to get them here, but we do want to recognize Sara Culbreth and Paula LaBrie for the work that they've done in receiving this recognition. Mayor Lord called forward Finance Officer Sara Culbreth and Paula LaBrie, Controller, to receive the award and congratulated the Finance Department for their continued excellence in this area of reporting. -000- citizen comment was invited on the Consent Agenda and Main Agenda Items 2, 3 and 4 . No one wished to address these topics. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held December 21, 1993 ; Resolution No. 94-1 appointing Bill Lytle to the Senior citizen Advisory Commission and Don LaBiche to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for terms expiring September 30, 1995; Resolution No. 94-2 accepting the offer from Mr. Marion Rienstra as full and final payment for weed liens against property described as Lots 29- B, 30-A, 30-C, 30-D, 31-A, 31-B, 31-C and 34-D in Block 6, Caldwood Addition, located in the 1300 block of Lindberg Drive, in the amount of $435.91; and Resolution No. 94-3 authorizing settlement of the claim styled Marvin LeDay vs. The City of Beaumont in the amount of Thirty-two Thousand Five -2- January 4, 1994 Hundred and 00/100 ($32,500. 00) Dollars. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Mayor Lord announced that an Executive Session will be held in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated and pending litigation: Angela Jacobs vs. City of Beaumont, Richard Bolin vs. City of Beaumont and Rates of Gulf States Utilities following City Council. -000- Ordinance No. 94-1 authorizing a Specific Use Permit to allow Mr. Karl Duerr to operate a Bed and Breakfast lodging facility at his home located at 2298 McFaddin Avenue was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 94-1 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A "BED AND BREAKFAST" LODGING FACILITY AT 2298 MCFADDIN AVENUE ON LAND ZONED RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION REVITALIZATION DISTRICT) FOR .547 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING ALL OF LOTS 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK 5, AVERILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Ordinance No. 94-1 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 94-2 changing the name of Callaghan Street, situated between the north right-of-way of Florida Street to the south right-of- way line of East Virginia, to Rolfe Christopher Drive was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 94-2 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF CALLAGHAN STREET TO ROLFE CHRISTOPHER DRIVE IN BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Ordinance No. 94-2 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -3- January 4, 1994 Resolution No. 94-4 authorizing execution of a three-year lease agreement for the RCS (Kansas City Southern) Depot building (1205 Franklin) with the Golden Triangle Minority Business council, Inc. , effective January 1, 1994 through December 31, 1996, at an $806.00 per month lease payment to be returned to CDBG funds, less lawn and building maintenance costs, (Edgar D. Lieck unable to secure affordable insurance and forfeits lease authorization by R-93-290 on November 16, 1993. ) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-5 authorizing purchase of computer services for training related to Mobile Data Terminals being installed in Police patrol cars from A. L. Roark and Associates in the amount of $20,000.00 to be funded from the Police Department's Confiscated Goods Account was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Council expressed greetings and expectations for a "Happy New Year" for citizens and the City of Beaumont. Councilman Alter commented that hosting the Atocha event (a display of artifacts, jewelry and coins recovered from the sunken ship Atocha) added greatly to his December activities and increased hotel occupancy in Beaumont by 25-50 room nights and between 5,000 - 10, 000 people viewing the exhibit over a five-day period. Mayor Lord mentioned receipt of the Tyrrell Library annual report reflecting an increase in membership and usage and commented on its great attraction for the city. -000- Mr. Charles Ray Alford, 2860 Grand, Apartment 1, addressed Council to ask for help with several problems; he cited incidents including law suits, incarceration, picketing activities, and hospital confinements. Mayor Lord inquired if these problems were City-related, and Mr. Alford acknowledged that he did not know and asked Mayor Lord to review a folder of information. As Mayor Lord was accepting the papers for review to see if his problems are city-related, she discovered an envelope containing cash ($300 per Mr. Alford's statement) which she promptly returned. She told Mr. Alford that the papers would be returned after her review. -4- January 4, 1994 Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 2880 Grand, addressed Council regarding street safety and a curfew. Mr. Woody Leone, Sr. addressed Council in appreciation for passage of the street name change of Callaghan Street to Rolfe Christopher Drive. Mr. Dalton Andrepoint, 5140 Chambers, addressed Council in agreement with the street name change, expressed appreciation for establishment of Police Sub-stations, and complained about roofing contractors transporting materials to the landfill on open flatbeds or uncovered vehicles and strewing litter, nails and sharp objects. Council informed Mr. Andrepoint of an ordinance regulating this objection, thanked him for calling the matter to their attention and said enforcement of the ordinance would be investigated. Mayor Lord told Mr. Alford that she has checked the file he submitted to her and it appears to be a Federal matter and suggested he see his Representative or Senator. The Reverend Samuel LeDay introduced Mr. Samuel Cornelius, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. Mr. Cornelius addressed Council and said that he is visiting relatives in Beaumont during the holiday season. Mr. Cornelius said he has vast experience working in the Federal Government as Administrator of the Poverty Program, the Minority Business Program and the Feeding Program, but is presently an entrepreneur, with businesses in Frederick and Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Cornelius said he has had an interesting visit in Beaumont and has talked to several people starting up businesses. He said he has observed that wherever we live, problems are the same and urged Council to keep lines of communication open with the public, keep aware of citizen concerns about neighborhood safety and to "toot their own horn" for their successes in the community. He said "there is nothing going to help you any better in your relationship with the people than they know that you've been successful in doing some things they wanted done. " -000- There being no further business, the Regular Session of City Council was recessed to conduct an Executive Session. -000- I, Rosemarie Chiappetta, 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 January 4, 1994. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -5- January 4, 1994