HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUL 07 1998 M I N U T E S CITY OF BEAUM1 ONT
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 JULY 7, 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 July 7, 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 2:05 p.m. Bill Walker, from Westgate Church of Christ,
gave the invocation. Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk, led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Moore
announced that the meeting was starting late due to Council's attendance at the public tribute to
Rev. Daniels.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Davis. Councilmember Goodson was absent. Also present were Ray A Riley,
City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk.
*Presentations and Recognitions
Several students from the Sterling Pruitt Center, along with one of the Mobil Team students stood
and were acknowledged. Stacy Lewis, coordinator at the Sterling Pruitt Center was also
acknowledge for his outstanding efforts in the summer program.
Mayor Moore read that at the end of the City Council meeting, there will be an executive session
held pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code.
*Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items (excluding 4 and 5).
Kathryn Wiggington, Elgie Street, regarding Item 3, stated that there is a library needed in
the South end of Beaumont; and if the City can allot $25,000 for a van, the South end would
appreciate some of that money to go towards the building of a library.
*Consent Agenda
The following consent agenda items were considered:
* Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held June 23, 1998;
Confirmation of committee appointments - There were no committee appointments on this
Consent Agenda.
A) Approve the acquisition of property for the Concord Road Improvement Project (Parcel No.
5: 0.024 acre out of Lot 18, Block 28, McFaddin Heights, 1605 Live Oak, Silverene Simon,
$25,700; Parcel No. 8: 0.087 acre out of James Drake Survey, Abstract 18, 1790 and 1798
Live Oak Street, Juston, Joseph, and George Brune, $14,200) - Resolution No. 98-157
B) Approve the acquisition of property for expansion of Liberia Park (purchase of land for the
Neighborhood Revitalization Project: Lot 10, Block 1, Bowers, Hill and Thompson Addition,
1890 Lela Street, $2,500, from United Investment Group) - Resolution No. 98-158
C) Accept improvements for City maintenance
1) Accept improvements constructed in Gladys West Addition, Section Four (Street and
Storm Sewer Improvements: Buttercup Drive from existing Buttercup Drive
approximately 407 feet west southwest to and including the temporary cul-de-sac;
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements: Lots 27-34, Block 4 and Lots 10-18, Block
6) - Resolution No. 98-159
2) Accept improvements constructed in Pecan Place, Unit Three (Street and Storm
Sewer Improvements: Pecan Drive from existing Pecan Drive approximately 401 feet
northeast to and including the cul-de-sac; Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements:
Lot 3, Block 3 and Lot 2, Block 4) - Resolution No. 98-160
D) Authorize the settlement of paving assessment charges ($750 for release of lien for 2260
Basin Street, Osborne Duhon, Jr.) - Resolution No. 98-161
E) Authorize a change in signatories related to City of Beaumont accounts for banking or
investment purposes (delete Robert Pearce and add Douglas Carrier to authorize wire or
ACH transfer of funds; and delete Robin Stanton and add Wanda Guidry as authorized
signatory for the Cash Bond Account at Chase Bank of Texas) - Resolution No. 98-162
F) Approve a resolution providing an allocation of the population census of the City of
Beaumont to the County so that it might put together a Single Family Mortgage Revenue
Bond Program County-wide (relating to Jefferson County Housing Finance Corporation) -
Resolution No. 98-165
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern
Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
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GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider the annexation of non-contiguous areas into the corporate limits of Beaumont
The second and final reading of Ordinance No. 98-41 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING
THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SAID
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTING THE SAID TERRITORY AND TO ALL
INHABITANTS THEREOF ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS; AND BINDING
SAID INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY was approved on a
motion made by Councilmember Smith. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
2. Consider designating City services eligible as HOME match requirements
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-163 (designating the
value of fees waived in professional services donated by the City of Beaumont in the
amount of $33,088.85 to be used as a matching contribution to the HOME Grant
program. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
3. Consider reallocating $25,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds from Public
Facility Improvements to Public Service for the purchase of a van for the L. L. Melton YMCA
Councilmember Davis moved to approve Resolution No. 98-164. Councilmember
Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
Abstain: Mayor Pro Tern Patterson
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Dilapidated Structures
A public hearing was opened at 2:22 p.m.; and after public comments, closed at 3:12 p.m.,
in order to consider an ordinance declaring certain dilapidated structures to be public
nuisances and ordering their repair or removal by the owners and authorizing the removal
of certain other structures whose owners failed to comply with condemnation orders
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Ordinance No. 98-42 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC
NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AND/OR REPAIR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY was introduced:
The forty-three (43) below listed dilapidated structures are found to be in violation of the City
of Beaumont's Dangerous Structure Ordinance, Article III, Section 14-50: 1039 Avenue D
and 1041 Avenues - John DeYoung, owner of both structures; M6_5_Cmgmss - Terry
Deshotel, owner; 1835 Cor e_y_(shed in rear) - Daisy I. Beaman c/o Lloyd Beaman; 4875
Dallas - E. E. Pritchett, owner; 2439 Delaware - Shirley J. Shankle c/o J. B. Swearingen,
owner; 3695 EdmQnds - Forrest F. Posey, owner; 450-Jackson -Anita Stanberry, owner; 4,q5
,lacLcsQnj � - Leonard Washington, owner; 3155_KenA - Truman Jackson, owner; 499
LaSaU-e - Delmar F. Sanders Estate c/o Indie Sanders, owner; 1690_U_nsQm - Arthur C.
Henson, owner; M05 E-Lucas- Christine Brown, owner; 440 Ming -John Dwayne Zeno,
owner; 1370 Maple - Alfred J. Johnson Et Ux, owner; 2$01 PjD_e L a_r) - Eddie W. Smith,
owner; 3335 Pine(9ar c - Jessie Lee Jones, owner; 41 �ars1 - John Fisher, owner; 460
Shamrock - Charles H. West, owner; 3265--Tali af D - Guy Lewis Estate, Attn: Henry
Thomas, owner; 2028 Texa�� ��taLsh�dtg r ) - Raymond Morris, owner; 2$15 V�r it -
Rickey James Johnson, owner; each with twenty-five (25) violations and Staff
recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2aO Adams- Samuel C. & Delores Flores, owners;
1585-Cab Le - Ernestine Alexander, owner; 2M_Del�yv�le - Elmer Lowe, Jr., owner; 4430
Delroit - Lynette Johnson, owner; 5� _QQucet1e - Solomon Gains, Attn: Lotti Gremillion,
owner; 1309 Fxre stand 1,315 Fo_r�es�- Lonnie D. Flanagan, owner; ��1QS1 nd - Samuel
B. House, owner; 259aGulf (rnet I—! u1ding) - Frances Lozano c/o Marilyn Miller, owner;
1180_Live Oak - John DeYoung, owner; _485 Magna1ia - Murray M. Odom, owner;-42-5
Manning - Lugenia Williams Estate, owner; 2012 Pennsylvania - Tony Ngo, owner; 2667
LirLe - Lela Ratcliff & Annie Byrd, owners; 3115 Pina_(slup_lex) - Guy Barkley, owner; 5U
Pence - Josephine Harrison, owner; 1149 Saint Charles - Albert E. Nathan, owner; 533-5
Spence- Drive - Ruth Sanderson Smith, Attn: Elizabeth Darnall, owner; 2 63 Taylor (rear
structure) - Tony J. & Lin LaSalle & Jenniver LaSalle, owners; 2480 Tay llor - Wesley T.
Smith, Jr., owner; and 03-Wav_e ly- Patsy Jean Coleman c/o Onie M. Conley, owner; each
with twenty-five violations and Staff recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days.
It has been determined that the structures listed below meet the definition of a dangerous
structure and have deteriorated such that they are no longer considered suitable for repair.
The owners have been notified but failed to take any action. The Neighborhood Services
Division of the Clean Community Department is requesting authorization to demolish these
structures in accordance with the Dangerous Structure Ordinance without previous order and
charge the property owners with the cost of demolition. The addresses are: X655-Audree,
17-7-5-13ro-a-d-way, -:32-5-Q-Case, I_K4__Eu_c garage), 1Q59-EvaI9n., 2444-orr_e-st-(garageln
rear), $3GJI, W35 Highland, 26211-Un-s9n�garage), 3751_M,l Kin�P_ari way,9_75 Qrarnge,
2139 Pope, 2J-77-7 as ��o�nm�lQial�, and 755 S-irmmQras.
The twenty-nine (29) below listed structures have been condemned by City Council and the
owners ordered to either raze or repair them within specified time frames. Reinspection of
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these structures have revealed non-compliance with the Council's order. Authorization is
requested from the City Council to demolish these structures in accordance with the
Dangerous Structure Ordinance and charge the property owners with the cost of demolition.
2020 Broadway, W,5__Chu_rch, 2665Co , 850 Elm, 131 Evans. 2755 Grand, 4055 Hester,
3967 Houston, 2043 Irving, 380-Jew-e-fte, 2235-41 Laurel, 226-8-Liberty, 2165 Linsorn, 2175
Limon, 2355Jin-san, 2445 Linson, 1125_E Lusa_s, 17_ Magnolia, 3_001M1agnolia
1402 Maple, 5270 AIl DAW, 244 47 Roc we_1J, 2-4-55-f man, 570 E. Simmons, X 240
Spruce, 3385 laliaterro, 3402 Texas, 651 W IlingtQ lrd., and 5120-Nil it rn_d_garage.
Ordinance No. 98-42 was amended to delete the following properties, with the corresponding
action: 3695 Edmonds: 60 days to develop a work plan and have it on file with City staff;
3155 Kent: 60 days to develop a work plan and have it on file with City staff; 2801 Pine
(rear): 30 days to complete repairs; 3265 Taliaferro: 60 days to develop a work plan and
have it on file with City staff; 2480 Taylor: 60 days to develop a work plan and have it on file
with City staff; 2020 Broadway: remove from the demolition list as repairs have been
completed; 3650 Magnolia: The City Manager will monitor this process. The City will
demolish the surrounding two buildings, and the church will pay for the demolition. The
church will begin repairs on the nursery, which is the building they wish to renovate; 1402
Maple: 30 days to develop a work plan and have it on file with City staff; 5270 Midford:
repairs will be mostly completed within 30 days, with a very aggressive work program and
no future request for a continuance, and City staff to go out and inspect progress; 570 E.
Simmons: 60 days to develop a work plan and have it on file with City staff.
Councilmember Davis moved to adopt Ordinance No. 98-42 as originally written.
Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
Councilmember Davis moved to amend Ordinance No. 98-42 with changes made
as stated. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Lamar Theater
Consider an ordinance declaring the structure located at 3700 Highland to be a public
nuisance and authorizing its removal.
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A public hearing was opened at 3:15 p.m.; and after public comment, closed at 3:40 p.m.
Mr. Ruiz, the owner of this property, the old Lamar Theater, spoke to City Council stating that
he was prepared to arrange a work program with City staff within 30 days. He will begin
work within the next 60 days to complete the roof work by the end of the year. The following
year, he will begin on the store fronts. He intends to keep the South Park Neighborhood
Association updated on progress. City Council asked him to begin work as soon as possible,
and to keep in constant contact with City staff, who will monitor work on 60-day intervals.
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the arrangements for a work program and
starting work as stated above. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Davis
Noes: None
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers comment on various matters
Mayor Pro Tern Patterson welcomed Ms. Williams and a group of children, from Pear
Orchard Plaza; stated that the July 4th celebration was awesome; that Rev. Daniels'
celebration was wonderful. She thanked Council and staff for the birthday celebration last
Tuesday at lunch during the tour of the City. The tour of the City was very enlightening and
interesting. She is very pleased with the progress in our City. She commended Stacy Lewis
for all his hard work at the Pruitt Center. She was happy to see BISD using our city facilities
and parks.
Councilmember Davis thanked the City Manager and staff for the cleanup along College
Street in the Avenues. He thanked Mayor Moore for his leadership in the tour of the City.
He had a great time. He stated that the Rev. Daniels celebration was wonderful, and he is
glad to see our City moving in a unified way. Regarding Fletcher Park, he does not want
anyone using a City park for illegal activities and only for permitted events.
Councilmember Ames stated that Rev. Daniels' celebration was great, and she enjoyed the
tour of the City, visiting over a dozen places.
Councilmember Smith enjoyed the moving tribute to Rev. Daniels. She stated last
Tuesday's tour was great.
Mayor Moore thanked the Council and staff for the tour of the City. Rev. Daniels' tribute was
a great event for the entire City, acknowledging 50+ years of service by one individual. It
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shows the power of Southeast Texas. Mayor Moore stated that a retreat for council will be
upcoming.
*Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
Marie Eastly, the MLK Parkway Commission chairperson stated that support is needed for
completion of the project, as there were bigger and better things to come. She appreciates
the mayor and council's support.
Yvonne Odom, 13-year-old student at Smith Middle School, thanked the mayor and council
for allowing the students to visit a council meeting, and would like to have a return visit.
Kathryn Wiggington once again stated that a library is needed in the South Park area.
Rev. Albert Williams, 3935 Baldwin Drive, representing the citizens in the 2600 blocks of
Grand and Magnolia, complained of the illegal activities in the 900 block of Plum, which is
adjacent to his property. There are drug deals and prostitution at all hours of the day and
night. Please have police step up efforts to eradicate these activities in this area.
At the close of the meeting, Mayor Moore asked Yvonne Odom to come up and sit in his
chair and dismiss the meeting. She did this, turning down Councilmember Davis' request
for a salary of $150,000 a year, while keeping his job with MetLife. The audience really
enjoyed this exchange of words and laughed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
*Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss
contemplated or pending litigation:
Linda Frederick et al v. City of Beaumont
Wanda Young v. City of Beaumont et al
Richard F. Schlesinger v. City of Beaumont
There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 4:10 p.m. to reconvene in executive
session.
Mayor David W. Moore
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