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Home My WebLink AboutMIN SEP 22 1998 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT 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 SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 Becky Ames Lane Nichols,City Attorney Ray A. Riley,City Manager City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on September 22, 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. City Attorney Lane Nichols gave the invocation. Public Works Director Tom Warner led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis (arrived at 1:45 p.m.). Also present were Ray A Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk. *Presentations and Recognitions One proclamation was issued: "Hispanic Heritage Month," September 15-October 15, 1998. The Director for District 9 of the LULAC organization, Ms. Judy Byrd-Trail, accepted the proclamation, expressed appreciation for Council support, spoke of honoring women in leadership and listed several notable Hispanics and their contributions to various segments of society. In appreciation for her assistance and helpfulness, Ms. Byrd-Trail presented a "guardian angel" pin to Barbara Otto, Mayor Moore's secretary. *Public Comment: Citizens were invited to comment on the Consent and Main agendas. No one wished to address these subjects. *Consent Agenda The following consent agenda items were considered: * Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held September 15, 1998; Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution No. 98-252 (Mr. E. O. Orr to the Board of Adjustment—Zoning for a term expiring 9/21/2000.) A) Approve the purchase of properties for the Concord Road Improvement Project (Parcel No. 35: 0.140 acre out of the A. Williams Survey, Abstract 385, 2987 Concord Road, in the amount of$18,503, from Mercy Funeral System, Inc. and Parcel No. 37: 0.020 acre out of the A. Williams Survey, Abstract 385, 2985 Concord Road, in the amount of $4,998 from the Estate of Gracie Lee, Deceased) - Resolution No. 98-253 B) Authorize eminent domain proceedings to acquire property for the Concord Road Improvement Project (for Parcel No. 42: 0.040 acre out of the A. Williams Survey, Abstract 385, 3065 Concord Road, $1,040, from the George Norman Estate, Deceased.) - Resolution No. 98-254 C) Approve the granting of easements - Resolution No. 98-255 (a ten-(10) foot by ten (10) foot wide easement on City owned property at Klein Park to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for construction of their telecommunications facilities) and Resolution No. 98- 256 (granting an additional 0.127 acre drainage easement in Lot 15, Block 1, Wescalder Fig Acres, a fire station site on Major Drive just north of Washington Boulevard, to Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6.) D) Approve the pledge and release of collateral ( authorize Chase Bank to release securities held at Bank One, Dallas at a current value of$4,241,402.04, effective September 22, 1998; and pledge $5,500,000, effective September 22, 1998) - Resolution No. 98-257 E) Approve the acceptance of a Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant if awarded from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (in the amount of $92,929) - Resolution No. 98-258 F) Approve a resolution requesting the Texas Municipal League to initiate and support legislation which would authorize home rule cities to adopt a city ordinance regulating the offense of criminal trespass (Class "C misdemeanor which would be prosecuted in Municipal Court) - Resolution No. 98-259 Mayor Pro Tem Patterson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Ames Noes: None Minutes;9/2Z/98;Page 2 GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving contracts related to the 1998 HOME Grant Program Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-260 authorizing two contracts with Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation (SCCDC): 1) a contract to provide $274,200 for site acquisition and rehabilitation of up to eight to nine substandard housing units, up to $77,600 to pay administrative and operating costs, and $11,700 for other eligible soft costs; 2) a contract to provide funding in the amount of $140,000 for principal buydown and closing costs for ten homes--a total of$503,500 for both contracts, and 3) a contract with Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation (SETCDC) to provide $262,500 for funding of principal buydown and closing costs on up to eleven homes from the 1998 HOME Grant Program. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, and Ames Noes: None Abstained: Mayor Moore (Councilmember Davis arrived at 1:45 p.m. after the vote on Item 1.) 2. Consider a request to abandon the undeveloped portion of a 55' wide street right-of-way located between Parry and Trinidad Councilmember Ames moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-58 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A 55' WIDE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF BEVERLY AVENUE BETWEEN PARRY AND TRINIDAD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. 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 a request to abandon the south 650' of Gorman Road to the LNVA Canal Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-59 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING THE SOUTH 650'OF GORMAN ROAD TO THE LNVA CANAL,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;9/2219B;Page 3 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 4. Consider approving a new Management and Concession Agreement with the Beaumont Yacht Club for the operation and construction of improvements a the City owned marina Councilmember Ames moved to approve Resolution No. 98-261 authorizing execution of an agreement with Beaumont Yacht Club, Inc. for operation and construction of improvements in the amount of$850,000 at the City owned marina. Councilmember Smith 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 Mr. John Lind is in the audience and available for comment. She said that Mr. Lind has developed the business plans for the Jefferson Theatre renovations and is in Beaumont conducting workshops. Mr. Lind was invited to speak. Mr. Lind said he is with VenueTech Management Group of California and has been working with the Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society for several years with the restoration of the Jefferson Theatre. Mr. Lind said there is excitement about the tremendous progress made with a small group of volunteers that has expanded to "ownership of this project' to well over 300 people. The fundraising drive has been launched, and they are endeavoring to finish their business and restoration plans. He said they have passed the $1.4 million point in fundraising. Mr. Lind said they are conducting periodic training sessions today for volunteers and will welcome 40 to 50 more volunteers. From the beginning, a focus has been to expand community ownership and inspire more people to become involved and feel a part of the project. Mr. Lind compared the pace of this project progressing faster than similar ones, and said it is a tribute to the spirit of the community. Councilmember Smith thanked Mr. Lind for the number of times he has helped with this project and all others that have volunteered their time and effort. Minutes;9/22/98;Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Patterson invited everyone to attend the Veterans Administration Stand Down `98 on Friday, September 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. She said this is a coordinated effort to help the homeless. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson said that according to the Stand Down founder, "A Stand Down is not the answer to homelessness, but it's an opportunity to create an atmosphere conducive to change and recovery. It is not a hand-out, but a hand-up from a grateful, caring community." Mayor Pro Tem Patterson added that the Golden Triangle Chapter of Links, Inc. invites everyone to their Third Annual Walk for Health and Hunger on Saturday, September 26, at Riverfront Park beginning at 8:30 a.m. *Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Mrs. Rosie Jones of Statewide Consolidated CDC, 1090 South 4th Street, thanked Council for the opportunity to embrace their vision of affordable housing for the low income citizens of Beaumont. She mentioned that Statewide is taking opportunity "to layer the dollars that the City is giving," by providing housing for single women who are the heads of household and are 50% below the median income. She said they plan to build ten houses each year for the next three years. EXECUTIVE SESSION *Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Ingrid Dunn v. City of Beaumont There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 2:00 p.m. to reconvene in executive session. Mayor David W. Moore Barbara Liming, Dep ty Ci y Clerk Minutes;9122198;Page 5