HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JAN 18 2000 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Andrew P.Cokinos DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Guy N.Goodson,Mayor Pro Tem
Becky Ames CITY COUNCIL MEETING Lulu L.Smith
Audwin Samuel January 18,2000 Bobbie J.Patterson
Lane Nichols,City Attorney Stephen J.Bonczek,City Manager Barbara Liming,City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas,met in a regular session on January 18,2000, at the City
Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following:
OPENING
* Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition-
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items
* Consent Agenda
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. The Reverend Donny Flippo,Harvest Time Ministries,
gave the invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore,Councilmembers Smith,Goodson,Cokinos,Ames,Samuel,and
Patterson. Also present were: Stephen J.Bonczek,City Manager;Lane Nichols,City Attorney;and Barbara
Liming, City Clerk.
*Presentations and Recognitions - No presentations were made.
*Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items.
Citizen comment was invited on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda items.
Mr. Kerwin Stone, an attorney at 390 Park Street,addressed Council to report that he has been working with
City staff regarding Agenda Item No. 5. He reported they have had good meetings, but requested that Item
5 be deferred one week to allow time for final discussion on the item.
* Consent Agenda
* Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held January 11 , 2000.
* Confirmation of committee: appointments-Dr.Bruce Drury, Camille Mouton, Jane Bordelon,and
George Crawford to the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission,for terms expiring January 17,2002;
reappointments: Dr. Victoria Price, Sister City Commission, for a term to expire December 12,
2002; Arthur Berry, Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee, for a term to expire October 31,
2001,Dale Hallmark,Planning Commission,for a term to expire December 3,2002,Greg Dykeman,
Planning Commission, for a term to expire January 7, 2003, and Candy Mathis, Sister City
Commission, for a term to expire November 25, 2001 - Resolution 00-19
A) Approve the purchase of three defibrillator monitors for use in the Fire Department and Public Health
Department/Emergency Medical Services Division (from Medtronic Physio-Control in the amount
of$37,453.50) - Resolution 00-20
B) Approve the purchase of two air fume hoods for use in the Police Department(from Tej as Mechanical,
Inc. in the amount of$19,535) - Resolution 00-21
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Smith seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore,Councilmembers Smith,Goodson,Cokinos,Ames,Samuel,and
Patterson
Noes: None
Prior to discussion of General Business items, City Attorney Lane Nichols reported meeting with cabaret
owners, their attorney, and police department personnel Friday, January 14, 2000, to discuss the sexually
oriented business ordinance. During their meeting, errors and flaws were discovered. On behalf of all
concerned parties, Mr. Nichols requested a one week deferral to make appropriate changes and corrections
to Agenda Item No. 5.
Councilmember Smith moved to DEFER Agenda Item 5 one week. Councilmember Patterson seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and
Patterson
Noes: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Conduct an election of Mayor Pro Tempore
On a MOTION made by Councilmember Smith Councilmember Guy N. Goodson was elected to fill
the unexpired term of Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore,Councilmembers Smith,Goodson,Cokinos,Ames,Samuel,and
Patterson
Noes: None
Mayor Pro Tempore Goodson said that it is a privilege to serve on Council, and he will do his best
to fill the position of Mayor Pro Tempore.
2. Consider amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances related to authorized positions in the
Police Department
Minutes;January 18,2000;Page 2
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-08 ENTITLED AN ORDNANCE
AMENDING ORDNANCE 99-45 TO AMEND THE GRADE I, GRADE II AND GRADE IV POSITIONS IN THE
BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDNG FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDNG FOR REPEAL.
Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos,
Ames, Samuel, and Patterson
Noes: None
3. Consider amending Ordinance No. 99-89 relating to the restructure located at 3225 Kenneth from a
raze order to a raze or repair order
Ordinance No. 00-09 ENTITLED AN ORDNANCE AMENDING ORDNANCE NO.99-89 TO REMOVE THE
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3225 KENNETH STREET FROM SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2 AND ORDER THAT
THE STRUCTURE AT 3225 KENNETH STREET BE DEMOLISHED OR REPAIRED WITHIN 120 DAYS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,AND PROVIDNG FOR A PENALTY was introduced.
Council questioned the purchase procedure by Statewide Consolidated Community Development
Corporation and their ability to complete the sale and repair the structure. Councilmember Smith
moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-09. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel,
and Patterson
Noes: None
Abstention: Mayor Moore
4. Consider approving the Preliminary 2000 One-year Action Plan Budget relating to the City's HUD
Five-Year Consolidated Grant Program
Resolution No.00-22 approving the Preliminary 2000 Consolidated Grant One-Year Action Plan was
introduced.
Discussion included possible use of these funds for an additional EMS unit,clearance and demolition,
effects of new legislation regulating demolition, Council's desire that funds be used for sticks and
boards projects,limits on application amounts,better definition of parameters for applications,HUD's
perspective of limitations, the CDAC's role in recommendations, and a proposed strip center in
Charlton Pollard. Councilmember Patterson emphasized reorganization of the CDAC as Council
appointees,their roles defined and a complete orientation of procedures for members.
Councilmember Ames moved to approve Resolution No.00-22. Mayor Pro Tem Goodson seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos,
Ames, Samuel, and Patterson
Noes: None
Minutes;January 18,2000:Page 3
5. Consider adopting an ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses in the City of Beaumont to
replace the previous ordinance - DEFERRED ONE WEEK
6. Consider approving a contract to upgrade the City's Data Communications Infrastructure
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve Resolution No. 00-23 awarding a contract to
Southwestern Bell in the amount of$57,527.47 for furnishing and installing all hardware, software
and telephone lines to upgrade the City's data communication system and a three(3)year contract for
Internet provider service in the amount of$463.75 per month, and a contract with Penta, Inc. in the
amount of$64,227 for providing all hardware and software to create the infrastructure for an E-Mail
and Internet Connection. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel,
and Patterson
Noes: None
Abstention: Mayor Moore
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers comment on various subjects
Councilmember Patterson extended condolences to the family of Derrick Gilbeaux, a fatality victim
of a fire this weekend, and to his mother,who is recuperating from severe burns. A fund to assist the
family has been established by Our Lady of the Assumption Church and a local bank.
Councilmember Samuel commended the participants and organizers of the M. L. King Parade, said
the parade was well attended and the largest he has witnessed. He also commended the Beaumont
Independent School District for every school participating, said he attended several programs in the
community, and applauded the regional coordination of events to avoid programming conflicts.
Councilmember Samuel said there was a good regional spirit among Port Arthur, Orange and
Beaumont.
Councilmember Ames congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Goodson upon his election to the office.
Mayor Moore added compliments to the number of events in the community commemorating Martin
Luther King's birthday celebration, said the parade was large and the spirit of the speaker was good,
and commented that it was a day of activism. He complimented Doug Zamora on an early Monday
morning program, an arousing speech by Mr. Tavist Smiley in Port Arthur later in the day, and the
program last night at West Tabernacle Baptist Church that featured Councilmember Audwin Samuel
as an outstanding guest speaker. Mayor Moore added condolences to the Gilbeaux family, reported
that the fire occurred at the Washington Home Apartment Complex,and asked that we keep the family
in our prayers.
* City Manager's Report - Major/Dowlen/Gladys/HWY. 105 Sign Overlay District, Texas Veterans
Homes, and Classification/Compensation Plan
Minutes;January 18,2000;Page 4
Mr. Bonczek reported the Mayor, Community Development Coordinator and he attended a meeting
of the Southeast Texas Planning Commission and learned of the possibility of receiving additional
funding for a homeless program,reported that staff are investigating a theatre series for 2000/20001
and will pursue the endeavor at Council's direction. He further reported on the Fire Training Center
project, uses of heavy equipment donations for training and remaining on the cutting edge.
* Public Comment(Persons are limited to three (3) minutes)
Mr. Mark Williford, 6395 Westgate, submitted past City statistics relating to sexually oriented
business for Council distribution, addressed his concerns about the effects of these businesses on the
community,spoke of cabaret representation meeting with City staff to express their views,stated that
the Southeast Texas Council on Family Values is requesting that registrations fees be increased,
completely abolish enclosures, and establish a 1,500 foot minimum distance rule between churches
and the sexually oriented businesses. Mr. Williford quoted statistics and definitions from a Planning
Department document and referenced crime in the Martin Luther King Parkway area. He stated that
an initial fee requirement should be established at least at $5,000 to curtail growth of the industry.
Mr.Williford quoted other Public Health Department information,spoke of lowered property values,
and requested that changes and amendments to the ordinance be made public on the Internet or
published in the newspaper.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071
of the Government Code:
Gilbert Michael Eaves v. City of Beaumont
* Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in
accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code:
City Manager
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 2:12 p.m.
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David Moore, Mayor
Barbara Liming, City Clerk
Minutes;January 18,2000;Page 5