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Home My WebLink AboutMIN JUN 09 1998 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMOd V Lulu L.Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Bobbie J. Patterson, Mayor Pro Tem Guy N. Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P.Cokinos John K.Davis JUNE 9,1998 Becky Ames Lane Nichols,City Attorney Ray A. Riley,City Manager Patrice Fogarty,City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on June 9, 1998, 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 Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. The Reverend Bruce Booher, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. Mr. Tony Sacker led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson (arrived at 1:50 p.m.), Cokinos, Ames, and Davis. Also present were Ray A Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk; and Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk. *Presentations and Recognitions Two proclamations were issued: "Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation, Inc. Day," June 12, 1998; and a proclamation recognizing Shannon Forest and Hung Nguyen, seventh grade students from Odom Academy, who won honorable mention for essays submitted in Texas Municipal League's Region 16 If 1 Were Mayor, I Would...essay contest. *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items. No one wished to address these items. *Consent Agenda The following consent agenda items were considered: * Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held May 26, 1998; * Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution No. 98-133 Carol Mattingly - Sister City Commission A) Approve the acquisition of properties 1)Approve the acquisition of 0.104 acre located at 6810 South Major Drive (Samuel Stivers League)for the FM 364/Major Drive Project in the amount of$42,000 (from Mary Ann Smith, Individually and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of William D. Smith, Deceased) - Resolution No. 98-134 2) Approve the acquisition of 0.333 acre located in the 1500 block of Caldwell Street (out of Lots 10-15, Block 27, McFaddin Heights Addition) for the Concord Road Project in the amount of$14,000 (from the Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation) - Resolution No. 98-135 3)Approve the acquisition of 0.114 acre located at 2520 Concord Road (Lots 10,11, & 12, Block 1, C. H. Ainsworth Addition) for the Concord Road Project in the amount of $7,350 (from Matilda Kattawar) -Resolution No. 98-136 B) Accept improvements constructed in Washington Village; Section One for City maintenance (street and storm sewer improvements: Washington Village Parkway from existing Washington Boulevard approximately 1,669 feet north to 3 OM-4P end of roadway markers; and water and sanitary sewer improvements) and authorize the execution of an Escrow Fund Agreement (20,000 deposit by contractor) - Resolution No. 98-137 C) Approve a contract for mowing developed and vacant properties in the amount of$20,621 (B & B Right of Way) - Resolution No. 98-138 D) Authorize the release of a lien on property described as Lot 6, Block 62 of the Cartwright Addition (1595 Cartwright owned by Ms. E. E. 'Lillie' Eastham totaling $296.25 - Resolution No. 98-139 E) Approve a resolution accepting an easement granting the use of a portion of the former Perlstein Park property for street purposes (tendered by John Frederic Simon, individually, and as trustee for the deceased, Charles H. Weinbaum, Jr., and Muriel Selber Phillips) - Resolution No. 98-140 F) Authorize the execution of a Pipeline License Agreement with Centana Intrastate Pipeline Company (approximately 6,300 feet of pipeline petroleum gas beginning at Pine island Bayou and continuing on private ROW to the Mariner Gas Plant on Tram Road) - Resolution No. 98-141 G) Approve a change order in the amount of $8,140 and a final payment in the amount of $41,162 related to the rehabilitation of Loeb Water Well No. Two ( contract with Layne Texas, Inc.) - Resolution No. 98-142 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None Minutes;6WO;Page 2 GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving the purchase of equipment for the IBM AS/400 mainframe computer used in the Police Department Councilmember Cokinos made a motion to approve Resolution No. 98-143 authorizing purchase and installation of new hardware and software in the amount of$208,557 from IBM Corporation to upgrade the AS/400 mainframe computer at the Police Department. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 2. Consider approving a six-month contract for the purchase of caustic soda for use in the Water Production Division/Water Utilities (Councilmember Goodson arrived at 1:50 p.m.) Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-144 authorizing a contract Jones Chemicals, Inc. for purchase of caustic soda to be used in treatment of municipal drinking water in the amount of $224 per dry ton for an estimated expenditure of $67,200. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 3. Consider approving a contract for the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution 98-145 authorizing a contract with Regal Food Service, Inc. to provide lunches at $1.85 each for an estimated expenditure of $35,000. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;61998;Page 3 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 4. Consider approving a contract for the asbestos abatement of the former Dick Dowling School property Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-146 authorizing a contract with Superior Abatement, Inc. in the amount of $60,798 for asbestos abatement of the structure at 1400 North Street. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Smith announced that kickoff activities for the renovation of the Jefferson Theatre will begin tonight and encouraged everyone to become involved in restoring this wonderful showplace. Councilmember Davis reported attending a meeting of Beaumont Main Street where accolades were given to Claudie Hawkins and Bob Pearce regarding their participation in a very good film (pertaining to the restoration of the Jefferson Theatre). Councilmember Davis said he thinks "we're on the way to positive results in downtown...it's going to be a hot area." Councilmember Davis asked for Kyle Hayes' assistance in formulating a cleanup program for Ward III for early fall. He asked for his suggestions and ideas, and said he would like to schedule time with Clean Community staff for their input concerning cleanup of neighborhoods. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson said she is also initiating a neighborhood cleanup program in Ward IV, said she has met with David Oliver of Neighborhood Services and added her request for assistance from Kyle Hayes. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson announced that a "Through the Fire Fashion Shove" and benefit dinner will be held for the Rape Crisis Center at the Holiday Inn on June 23rd for a $20 donation. Councilmember Guy Goodson is the honorary chairman, Liz Wiggins of Channel 6/KFDM is the mistress of ceremonies, and Jan Haynes is chairman of the event. Jennifer Goetz of KBMT, Jackie Semien of KFDM, Miss Minutes;61998;Page 4 Beaumont, Miss Teen Beaumont, and City of Beaumont Firemen will be featured; fashions will be provided by Torchy's and Structures clothing stores. Mayor Moore thanked the YWCA for a wonderful evening at the Racial Justice Award Program last week. Mr. Jack Brooks, a former congressman, and Mayor Moore and their families were honored as recipients of the Racial Justice Award. Mayor Moore inquired about the number of participants in the summer reading program and was told by Community Services Director Maurine Gray that the program was doing well. Mayor Moore encouraged parents to enroll their children at one of the libraries for the summer reading program. He described the program as one of the best travel agencies and most exciting venues in which a child could participate. As an added incentive, Mayor Moore briefly spoke of a special Council event that will occur if a designated goal of reader partiacipation is received! *Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) No one wished to comment. EXECUTIVE SESSION *Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Ray Brown and Ernest Traylor vs. City of Beaumont Richard F. Schlesinger v. City of Beaumont Lloyd Brooks et al v. City of Beaumont et al There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 2:05 p.m. to reconvene in executive session. i Mayor David W. Moore Pr�t� L-0�. 'Acj�(J'�At Patrice Fogarty, Clerk Minutes;61996;Page 5