HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN NOV 28 2000 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson, Mayor Pro Tern
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson November 28,2000 Audwin Samuel
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 November 28, 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 1:36 p.m. City Attorney Lane Nichols gave the
invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
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
*Public Comment: Persons may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda
Citizen comment was invited on the Consent Agenda. No one wished to address these subjects.
* Consent Agenda
* Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held November 21, 2000
* Confirmation of committee appointments: Dr. Richard LeBlanc as Chairman and George
Crawford, Vice-Chairman of the Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee for terms
expiring November 28, 2001; The Reverend R. C Carrington and The Reverend David
Robinson of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Commission for terms expiring November
27, 2002; and Beverly Hatcher as Chairman of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway
Commission for a term expiring November 28, 2001. Reappointments: Ann Rothkamm of
the Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee for a term expiring August 16, 2001; and
Bonnie Cokinos of the Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee for a term expiring
November 1, 2001. - Resolution No. 00-302
A) Authorize the payment of Fiscal Year 2001 and South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission membership dues in the amount of$20,004.48 - Resolution No. 00-303
B) Authorize the Chief of Police and the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to
apply for and accept a Violence Against Women Act grant to fund the case specialist
position at the Family Violence Task Force - Resolution No. 00-304
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Goodson
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson
Noes: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a request to amend Section 30-31, Landscaping and Screening Requirements of
the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-96 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 30,SECTION 30-31,LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS,OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson
Noes: None
2. Consider a request for a zone change from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and RS
(Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling-2) District for property at 6050 Concord Road
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-97 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN
PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THEZONING MAP
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6050 CONCORD
ROAD PRESENTLY ZONED NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT AND RS (RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)TO GC-MD-2(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2)
DISTRICT, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson
Noes: None
3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a day care center in an RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 1885 Terrell Avenue
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Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-98 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DAY CARE CENTER IN AN RM-H (RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1885 TERRELL AVENUE IN
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Noes: None
4. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow the conversion of a residential structure
into an insurance office and photography studio in an RCR (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization) District at 2539 Liberty Avenue
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-99 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE
INTO AN INSURANCE OFFICE AND PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2539 LIBERTY AVENUE IN THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS, by amending the security fence requirement to
six-foot(6')to conform with existing structures. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Noes: None
5. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow the construction of a one-story 800
square foot apartment behind an existing residence in an RS (Residential Single Family
Dwelling) District at 5620 Kohler Avenue
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No.00-100 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OFA ONE-STORY 800 SQUARE
FOOT APARTMENT BEHIND AN EXISTING RESIDENCE IN AN RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 5620 KOHLER AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Noes: None
6. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow the operation of a rental hall for
weddings, receptions, parties, family and class reunions and other celebratory assemblies
in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 1685 Park Street
Councilmember Samuel moved to approve Ordinance No.00-101 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A RENTAL HALL FOR
WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, PARTIES, FAMILY AND CLASS REUNIONS, AND OTHER CELEBRATORY
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ASSEMBLIES IN AN RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT LOCATED
AT 1685 PARK STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember
Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson
Noes: None
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers comment on various matters
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson said that at the request of Fort Worth Councilmember Becky
Haskins, he has distributed solicitation to Council from the City of Forth Worth regarding
glass bottle deposits. He stated that the information is for their perusal and he feels further
input should be received from the City Attorney and Clean Community Department Director.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson noted that to date approximately thirty Texas cities have joined in
support of the legislation.
Councilmember Cokinos reported that he is pleased with the press conference held today
regarding West Telemarketing Service opening a new business at the Village Shopping
Center and the number of immediate and future employment opportunities, that will be
realized. He thanked West Telemarketing Executive Vice President Singer for the decision.
Councilmember Ames joined Councilmember Cokinos in thanking West Telemarketing
Services for choosing Beaumont as their business site, said she is happy to have them here,
and that it will be a great project in our city.
Councilmember Samuel welcomed West Telemarketing to Beaumont,said it will be located
in Ward I, but will have a great impact on Ward III and the whole city as an employment
factor. He commented about the recent decline of the shopping center and said West's
arrival will be positive and revitalizing. In response to telephone calls, Councilmember
Samuel acknowledged Tyrrell Park Golf Course reconstructions efforts by Mr. Andy Hebert
and said the golf course is becoming one of the best in the area. Mayor Moore interjected
that Mr. Hebert has spent in excess of$600,000 on infrastructure improvements at the golf
course and that next month all 18 holes will be open for use.
Councilmember Patterson joined Council in welcoming West and for providing many jobs
to many people. She announced that the L. L. Melton Y.M.C.A. will be presenting the third
annual Tribute to Success Gala fund raiser on Thursday. Honorary Co-Chairpersons are
Dr. Jimmy Simmons and State Representative Joe Deshotel. Travis Terry, an Ozen High
School student, will be the guest speaker, and the keynote speaker will be the Reverend
John Adolph. Several local citizens will be honored.
Mayor Moore added congratulations to City staff, the Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson
County,the Lamar Institute of Technology,and the Work Force Commission and others who
participated in attracting West Telemarketing Services to Beaumont and for addressing their
particular business needs. He stated that West Telemarketing Services will make this
location a prototype installation, and it could receive national attention based upon success.
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The Mayor commended City Council for producing incentives to create an atmosphere to
diversify the community, He thanked the City Manager, Economic Development Director
Kyle Hayes and all who supported West Telemarketing Services from the beginning, and
said that it has been a long process well worth waiting for.
Councilmember Samuel added commendation to the Ozen High School football team for
their gallant efforts in a recent football game and stated he is very proud of the young men
in the way they participated in the event.
Mayor Moore also congratulated the young men and women who participated in the athletic
events this past weekend,and said that Ozen High School represented Beaumont very well.
City Manager Bonczek commented that West Telemarketing Services is a great success that
greatly exceeded expectations, and said it proves that the City of Beaumont can compete
successfully. Mr. Bonczek added comments about specific use permits having eight
conditions which are enforced by City Ordinance and specific information may be received
by calling his office. He invited Council to attend a celebratory event tomorrow at the
Beaumont Rotary luncheon. Fire Chief Bertrand and Janice Trammell, Executive Director
of Continuing Education at Lamar University, will present the partnership between the Fire
Department and Lamar University in offering industrial fire and hazardous material training
at the Fire Rescue Training Center.
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to three (3) minutes). No one wished to comment.
Mayor Moore encouraged citizens to make haste in submitting job applications to West
Telemarketing Services. He said responses will be monitored and more doors could be
opened for future business and employment activity.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
*Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Buncy Seago, Sr. and Audrey Seago, Individually and as Heirs of the Estate of
Deanene Linette Seago v. Patrick Barton, the City of Beaumont and Williams
Medic-Aid EMS: No. E-159,087
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:06 p.m.
David W. Moore, Mayor
Barbara Liming, City Clerk
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