HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN DEC 22 1998 III I N U T IE Sp 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 DECEMBER 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 December 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 1:35 p.m. The Reverend J. J. Joubert, Cornerstone
Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Monsignor Kelly High School Football Coach George Eskue,
led the pledge of allegiance.
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 Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk.
"Presentations and Recognitions
A proclamation was issued in "recognition of the 1998 varsity football team from Monsignor
Kelly Catholic High School for winning the 5-A State Football Championship." Coach Eskue
is a former Lamar University football teammate of Mayor Moore, and two members of the team are
the sons of former Councilmembers Bill Cox and Joe Deshotel.
Mayor Moore recognized former Councilmember Bill Cox who commented about the positive
happenings in Council and our city.
*Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items
Mr. Greg Shepherd, 7880 Stone Circle, commented about Agenda Item No. 8 and reviewed
Entergy's past activities, low rates, service and their rate request. Mr. Shepherd asked that
Council carefully review the item and come up with a fair decision.
*Consent Agenda
The following consent agenda items were considered:
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held December 15, 1998;
Confirmation of committee appointments - No appointments made
A) Approve an increase in compensation for Municipal Court Magistrate (Chief Magistrate
receive $300 for first session, $250 for any subsequent sessions each week; Theodore
Johns and James McNicholas receive an increase to $250 per court session, effective
December 23, 1998) - Resolution No. 98-357
B) Approve annual contracts for mowing vacant lots, abandoned properties, and City owned
properties
1) Approve an annual contract for mowing vacant privately owned property with Great
Beginnings in the amount of$.0018 per square foot with a minimum payment of $15.00 for
an estimated annual expenditure of$38,182.91 - Resolution No. 98-358
2)Approve an annual contract for mowing abandoned and vacant and developed property
in violation of City ordinance with Yardboy Lawncare in the amount of $.0013 per square
foot with a minimum payment of$15.00 for an estimated annual expenditure of$18,335.41 -
Resolution No. 98-359
3)Approve an annual contract for mowing City owned developed and vacant property with
Yardboy Lawncare in the amount of $.0013 per square foot with a minimum payment of
$15.00 for an estimated annual expenditure of $17,1000 - Resolution No. 98-360
C) Approve a contract for an evaluation survey to be conducted of Water Well No. 3 located
in Loeb, Hardin County (with Layne-Texas in the amount of $30,312 plus $150 per hour if
more fill material needs to be removed) - Resolution No. 98-361
D) Approve relocation assistance for Horn's Paint and Body Shop related to the Concord Road
Improvement Project (in the amount of$19,214 to Horn's Paint and Body Shop, 1739 Live
Oak, to move and re-establish the business) - Resolution No. 98-362
E) Accept improvements constructed in Bellechase West, Section One, Phase One for City
maintenance (street and storm sewer improvements: Oakmont Drive from existing Oakmont
Drive approximately 394 feet west to and including the cul-de-sac and Northchase Avenue
from proposed Oakmont Drive approximately 183 feet north to 3-OM-4P end of roadway
markers; and water and sanitary sewer improvements: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 and Lots 1-7,
Block 2) - Resolution No. 98-363
F) Approve the acquisition of properties for the Concord Road Improvement Project
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1) A half interest of 0.116 of an acre located at 2470 Concord Road would be purchased
from Kenneth D. Furiow in the amount of $7,024.50 (Parcel 9: 0.116 acre out of James
Drake Survey, Abstract 18) and
2) 0.107 of an acre located at 2915 and 2925 Concord Road would be purchased from
Ronald P. Jones and Carl Lee Callison, Jr. in the amount of $6,203 (Parcel 33: 0.107 acre
out of the A. Williams Survey, Abstract 385) - Resolution No. 98-364
Councilmember Cokinos to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Ames seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a request by the National Development Council for Section 108 funding
up to $3.175 million for renovation of the Hotel Beaumont
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-365 approving Section 108
funding in up to $3.175 million to National Development Council for renovation of Hotel
Beaumont, 625 Orleans. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames and Davis
Noes: None
2. Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District
to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District for a 1.05 acre tract located at 6130 Concord
Road
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-76 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 THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6130 CONCORD ROAD, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
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Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Ames, and Davis
Noes: Councilmember Cokinos
3. Consider a request for a zone change from A-R (Agricultural Residential) and RS
(Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District for a 12.211 acre tract located at the southwest corner of Dowlen Road
and the proposed Folsom Drive extension
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-77 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 THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED A-R (AGRICULTURAL-
RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT AND RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-MD
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DOWLEN ROAD AND THE PROPOSED FOLSOM DRIVE EXTENSION,
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 Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
4. Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to RCR
(Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and an application for a specific use permit
to allow a non-depository credit institution at 1282 Central Drive
Councilmember Ames moved to deny an Ordinance 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 THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS,BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED AS RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT TO RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1282 CENTRAL DRIVE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
5. Consider a request or a specific use permit to allow a residential care facility in an RCR
(Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 615 N. Fifth and McFaddin
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Councilmember Smith moved to deny an Ordinance ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY IN AN AREA ZONED RCR
(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION DISTRICT LOCATED AT 615 N. FIFTH AND
MCFADDIN, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Ames
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Patterson
6. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a food service business in an RCR
(Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District, also in the Oaks Historic District, at
2306 Hazel and Seventh Street
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-78 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FOOD SERVICE BUSINESS IN AN AREA ZONED RCR
(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT AT 2306 HAZEL AND SEVENTH
STREET, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
7. Consider a request for an amended specific use permit to allow a church school to operate
out of an existing church at 3175 S. Major Drive in an Rm-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density) District
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 98- 79 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHURCH SCHOOL TO OPERATE OUT OF
AN EXISTING CHURCH AT 3175 S.MAJOR IN AN AREA ZONED AS RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
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8. Consider approving a resolution to suspend the effective date of a rate increase for
Entergy/Gulf States and consider authorizing the retention of attorneys and consultants to
analyze the rate request
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-366 suspending the
operation of proposed rate schedules filed by Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for a period of 90
days beyond the date such schedules would otherwise go into effect, provide of
participation with other cities and ratifying selection of attorneys and consultants and
Resolution No. 98-367 authorizing retention of Butler, Porter, Gay and Day and the
consulting firm of Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. To provide professional to the City in
the pending request by Entergy/Gulf States to increase rates within the City of Beaumont.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
9. Consider approving the purchase of two cab and chassis with brush/trash bodies for use
in the Clean Community Department
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 98-368 authorizing purchase of
two 1999 International Model 8100 single-axle diesel powered cab and chassis with forty-
five cubic yard trash bodies rom Olympic Truck Sales in the amount of$206,419.32 for use
by the Clean Community Department. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
10. Consider a request from Beaumont On The Grow, Inc. for Community Development Block
Grant funds
Councilmember Davis moved to approve Resolution No. 98-369 authorizing use of
$25,000 in CDBG funding to assist with development of a shelter to house battered women
and children for a period of up to six months. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
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11. PUBLIC HEARING: Dilapidated Structures
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.
Ordinance No. 98-80 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-nine (49) below listed dilapidated structures are found to be in violation of the City
of Beaumont's Dangerous Structure Ordinance, Article III, Section 14-50: 2875 Arthur - Durl
O. Ward, Owner; 1435 Beech - Ammer J. Smith, owner; 1445 Broadway and 2275
Broadway - Bruce Robert, owner; 2283 Broadway (garage apartments - Larue Nance,
owner; 995 Brockman -Janice A. Fisher Estate, owner; 7749-65 Broussard Road and 7775
Broussard Road - Willie Mae Bean, Attn: Mary Turner, owner; 1408 Collegg (awning) -
Henry Garcia, owner; 5760 Comstock - Alma Stillings Estate, owner; 1040 Delaware -
Joseph L. Ramey, owner; 820 Devilleneuve - Robinson Philander Estate; 3039 Elinor -
Patricia Ann Robinson, owner; 2160 Euclid - Spencer Harper Estate c/o Mae Frances
Duriso; 1430 Fulton - Leo Lane, owner; 6195 Garner Road - Roy L. Lightfoot Et Ux, owner;
2208-10 Hegle (residence/commercial) - Stanley L. Compton Et Ux, owner; 1180 Lamar -
Mclvin Washington, owner; 941 Lee - Sherman and Sherman, Inc., owner; 345-49 Magnolia
(commercial) - Frank Barranco, owner; 2740 Mashed-O - Ernest Adams, owner; 2403 Park
and 2411 Park - Joyce Booker, owner; 2435-45 Park (duplex)-- Raymond Egland Estate,
owner; 1675 Pauline-Vance Allen Poe, owner; 2625 Pine - Bradley B. Bacom, Sr., owner;
240 E. Pipkin - John Joseph Robichau, owner; 2250 Potts - Mary Nelson, owner; 3455
Quinn - Leroy Johnson, owner; 960 Schwarner - Randall Hunt c/o Alice Hunt, owner; 3410
S. 6th - Narvis Jeane Williams, owner; 3160 St. James Blvd. - Nolia Jones Woods c/o Curtis
Cormier; 1670 Turon and 1680 Turon - Hilda Landry, owner; 3454 West Lane - Vance Allen
Poe, owner; 3456 West Lane-Melvin and Patsy Re, owners; all with 25 violations and staff
recommendation to raze within 30 days; and 2755 Cable - Donald Wayne Fones, owner;
3165 Christopher- Francis Londo, owner; 3425 Corley, owner; 655 Fulton, owner; 1525-27
Fulton - Sherman and Sherman, Inc., owner; 2363 Hazel - Anna Lou Anderson, owner;
1720-30 Levy (duplexl - John Baugh Estate c/o John Wycoff, owner; 2395 Park - Michael
Kinnear, owner; 820 Pipkin - Raul and Teresa Martinez, owners; 815 Saxe - Ronald G.
Paule, owner; 2445 Terrell - Nolan Baker, owner; 3090 Washington Blvd. (Commercial) -
J. A. Mazzola, owner; and 2235 Wilson - J. E. Wills, owner; all with 25 violations and with
staff recommendation to raze or repair within 30 days.
The seventeen (17) 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
these structures have revealed non-compliance with the Council's order. Authorization is
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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:
3750 Brandon, 806 College (commercials 1941 College (front commercial structure), 4365
ct r, 3950 Estelle, 4270 S. 5th, 2425 Harriot, 695 Highland Drive, 1830 Highland, 3902
Highland (commercial), 2250 Laurel, 4955 Mallett (garage apartment), 5270 Midford, 1010
Orange, 1495 Pennsylvania, 1010 Pipkin, and 3162 Prairie.
The public hearing opened at 2:06 p.m.
Mr. Gerald Richardson, 12107 Carona Lane, Houston, TX, addressed Council regarding the
structure at 1010 Orange Street. Mr. Richardson stated that he is affiliated with Home
Investors, a company that buys and rehabilitates homes and is in the process of buying the
structure at 1010 Orange Street and requested additional time for rehabilitation. Mr.
Richardson said the house is repairable, and his company can begin the work in a timely
manner.
Ms. Regina Bell, on behalf of his father, addressed Council regarding the structure at 2250
Laurel and requested additional time. Ms. Bell reported that due to illness her father was
unable to complete the repairs. She said the structure is located in the historic district of
Beaumont, and her father would like to return the home to its original state.
Ms. Stephanie Ling, 5255 Midford, addressed Council in support of demolition of the
structure at 5270 Midford because of length of its state of disrepair and nuisance to the
neighborhood.
Mr. Mark Taylor, 830 Saxe, Apartment B, addressed Council on behalf of his brother, David,
to verify that the structure at 815 Saxe is on today's agenda and in support of demolishing
the structure.
Mr. Thomas Moore, Kirbyville, owner of the structure at 1495 Pennsylvania, reported to
Council that he has been recuperating from a serious illness and requested more time to
sell or complete renovations of the property. Structural soundness of the structure and
securing the building was discussed.
Mr. Greg Anderson, 96 North 7th Street, addressed Council regarding the structure at 2263
Hazel to request additional time to complete repairs. Mr. Anderson said some repairs have
been made and would like to continue the repairs as funds are available. Further
discussion included commitment to establish a work program to be carried out to
completion, and security of the building.
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Mr. David Ward, 3840 Buffalo, addressed Council regarding the structure at 2875 Arthur
Lane, to request additional time for rehabilitation. Mr. Ward stated that the house is
structurally sound, reviewed the work that needs to be considered, spoke of illness and
financial reverses for his family and their desire to complete refurbishing the structure.
Ms. Larue Nance, 2285 Broadway, addressed Council to request additional time to
rehabilitate the garage apartment at 2283 Broadway. Ms. Nance explained her financial
circumstances, securing the structure, and getting contractors' bids for assistance with the
renovation. Additional discussing included assurance of the building's security and
emphasis on beginning and concluding a work program.
Mr. Bruce Ibach, 2299 Liberty, addressed Council regarding structures at 1445 and 2275
Broadway with a request for addition time for rehabilitation. Mr. Ibach presented proposals
from a contractor for staff perusal regarding repairs and securing the buildings. Mr. Ibach
advised Council that he has made arrangements for outside professional help with the
restoration to begin immediately.
The public hearing closed at 2:57 p.m.
Councilmember Davis thanked staff for diligent work with the dilapidated structure
demolition program, reemphasized his desire that limited time frames be adhered to for
completion of a work program and that work programs be established within 30 days of
Council action. Councilmember Davis questioned condition of structures and
recommendations for demolition. Ms. Pam Lociano responded that her recommendation for
razing the tagged structures remains, but she understands the owners wanting to salvage
the structures.
Mayor Moore concurred with the criteria suggested by Councilmember Davis and added that
if owners do not choose to abide by a work program, structures may be expected to be
demolished, if they are brought to Council again. Mayor Moore suggested that owners of
structures at 2250 Laurel, 1010 Orange, 1495 Pennsylvania, 2363 Hazel, 2875 Arthur, 2283
Broadway, 1445 Broadway, and 2275 Broadway be granted additional time as requested
to complete rehabilitation.
Councilmember Davis moved to amend Ordinance No. 98-80 to remove the structures at
2250 Laurel, 1010 Orange, 1495 Pennsylvania, 2363 Hazel, 2875 Arthur, 2283 Broadway,
1445 Broadway, and 2275 Broadway from a raze only order to a section for raze or repair.
Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith,
Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis
Noes: None
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OTHER BUSINESS
* Review Capital Improvement Plan for Fire/Rescue Training Center
Fire Chief Bertrand stated that since the inception of the training facility in 1967, it grew on
an as-needed basis. It was originally designed for Beaumont's local fire department and
other municipal departments joining in its use. Then, with the assistance from the local
petro-chemical industry, they began to build a quality, educational enterprise with a regional
scope. Chief Bertrand said that in 1969, they joined forces with the Sabine Neches Chief's
Association and Lamar University to offer an annual fire school. This one week school
provides a combination of conference sessions and hands-on fire training with over 200
students enrolled. Next May their 30th annual fire school will be held. At the last school,
seven different states were represented. An average of over 6,100 students receive some
form of fire training at this facility. Since 1980, Lamar University has operated the industrial
fire training function at the facility. It is used extensively by refineries and chemical plants
as well as fire equipment manufacturers and other industry. Chief Bertrand said that
Beaumont's facility is one of only four training facilities in the United States that is
recognized by OSHA to certify industrial fire brigades. Texas A& M is one of the others,
as is one in Nevada and Maryland. He said their goal is to strive for a better facility.
Chief Bertrand reviewed past problems and practices. He said that past efforts have been
geared toward remediation and general maintenance. In the most extreme instances, he
said major expenditures were required to correct environmental problems that were simply
symptoms of a flawed foundational structure. He cited that in 1991, there was a fuel
spillage because there was not a retention pond that could hold excess liquid. Some of the
corrective measures that were taken have actually led to other problems: stabilized sand
over liners clogs drains, causes pump damage, reduces separator capacity, and results in
larger volumes of fuel-contaminated waste that must be handled and remediated.
Chief Bertrand stated that we are at a crossroads where proposed expenditures must be
addressed. Proposed infrastructure improvements would lay the foundation to allow for
future growth. They would substantially reduce the possibility of environmental problems.
He said the new pump/pond and water recycling system is environmentally friendly. The
retention pond they want to install at the training facility holds 1 'h million gallons of liquid.
Presently, there is not a retention pond. The water recycling system will benefit the City
because the water will not have to be sent back to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The
fuel can be separated from the water and both the water and fuel can be recycled for usage.
Chief Bertrand said that these infrastructure improvements will lay the groundwork for their
"partnership" program with industry. BASF has donated a $6 million chemical processing
unit that will be the centerpiece of all their new projects. He said that the ultimate vision is
to build a training facility that is marketable to a broad customer base that will in turn
generate the required revenues to sustain its operation. Benefits of this facility will not only
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be for the City, but for Lamar University, local industry and our general community in terms
of business generated for local merchants.
A copy of the Fire/Rescue Services Training Center outlined in the 1999 Capital
Improvement Plan is attached at Exhibit "A."
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers comment on various matters
Councilmember Ames wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Davis joined in extending holiday greetings, and mentioned to the City
Manager that momentum and excitement is building toward progress with the Avenues
Neighborhood Plan and reported that a presentation should be forthcoming. Councilmember
Davis said he is excited about housing being extended in central and north Beaumont.
Also, he reported that Mr. Warren Loden made a request for a school zone sign at Fairway
Street near Lucas Elementary and asked that staff investigate the possibility.
Mayor Pro Tem Patterson wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Moore congratulated the students and staff at Homer School who made donations
in excess of $400 and received additional donations from the community, including
Councilmember Cokinos, totaling close to $700 to help an elementary school in Newton
County that recently burned. They presented the money to the Newton School District
Superintendent. Mayor Moore complimented the Christmas spirit that was exhibited by their
actions, the principal for allowing the activity to occur, and the Sheriffs Department and the
Beaumont Police Department for bringing out the helicopter for the event. Secondly, Mayor
Moore relayed that he received a disturbing telephone call immediately before Council. He
stated that"there is no place in our society or our community for vicious or random acts of
violence, and we have to really step up, and we need everybody in the neighborhood, when
you know of something that is taking place to speak up and speak out about it." Mayor
Moore said we need to assist law enforcement in taking necessary steps to combat these
acts. The phone call Mayor Moore received was from a citizen informing him that upon
leaving an event from a school function, someone started shooting. Their vehicle was
struck by bullets, and the occupants of the vehicle could have been hit. Mayor Moore
encouraged anyone knowing about such incidents not to be silent, because our silence
makes us as guilty as the person pulling the trigger of the gun. He advocated supporting
law enforcement, becoming strong in neighborhoods, and not becoming a hostage or
prisoner in our homes.
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
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Mr. Roberto Flores, 2425 Buchanan, addressed Council regarding an awning on College
and Avenue A that is in a dilapidated state and requested that it be addressed as soon as
possible. Mr. Flores also encouraged Council in their deliberations to take into
consideration the affects of dilapidated structures on other residents in the neighborhood.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
*Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Richard Schlesinger 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 further business, the meeting recessed at 3:33 p.m. to reconvene in executive
session.
Mayor David W. Moore
Barbara Liming, Deputy City Jerk
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CITY OF BEAUMONT
FIRE TRAINING GROUNDS FUND
BALANCE SHEET
September 30, 1998
AVAILABLE RESOURCES CLAIMS ON AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Assets Liabilities
Cash $ - Accounts Payable $ 11,392
Other Accounts Receivable - Due to Other Funds 57,025
Accrued Wages Payable 3,497
71,914
Fund Balance
Reserved for encumbrances -
Fund Balance, Unreserved 7( 1,914)
(71,914)
TOTAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES $ - TOTAL CLAIMS ON RESOURCES $ -
CITY OF BEAUMONT
FIRE TRAINING GROUNDS FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
For the year ended Septembr 30, 1998
Favorable/
(Unfavorable
FY 1998 Year End
Current Actual Projected at Projection to
Month Year to Date 09/30/98 Budget Budget
REVENUES
Charges for Services - 250,432 250,500 300,000 (49,500)
Interest - 376 400 - 400
Miscellaneous Revenue - 211 200 - 200
TOTAL REVENUES - 251,019 251,100 300,000 (48,900)
EXPENDITURE CATEGORY
Personnel Costs - 106,436 106,500 115,600 9,100
Operating Expenses - 52,216 52,200 83,800 31,600
Equipment - 2,040 2,000 21,000 19,000
Capital Outlay (1) - 22.473 22,500 11,200 (11,300)
Repairs and Renovations - - -- 26,000 26,000
Transfers Out = 143.800 _ 143,800 44,200 _199,600)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- 326,965 327,000 301,800 (25,200)
EXCESS(DEFICIT)REVENUES
OVER EXPENDITURES - (75,946) (75,900) (1,800) (74,100)
FUND BALANCE
Beginning Fund Balance (71,914) _ 4,032 __ 4,032 1,800 2,232
Ending Fund Balance (71.914) f71 914) (71.86 - =7( 1,868)
(1) Asbestos removal in fire academy building and flooring in the Brown classroom.
CITY OF BEAUMONT
FIRE TRAINING FUND
BALANCE SHEET
At September 30
FY1993 FY1994 FY1995 FY1996 FY1997 FYI 998
ASSETS
- - -
Cash and investments $ 712,673 - - - 22,544 -
Receivabies-other 3,744 855 - - - -
Total assets 716,417 855 - - 22,544 -
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
Liabilities
Accrued payroll 3,842 1,857 1,449 1,461 5,542 3,497
Accounts payable 3,546 26,263 1,384 2,357 2,817 11,391
Due to other funds -- 171,004 253,126 94,134 10,152 57,025
Total liabilities 7,388 199,124 255,959 97,952 18,511 71,913
Fund balance
Unreserved, undesignated 709,029 (198,269) (255,959) (97,952) 4,033 (71,913)
Total fund balance 709,029 (198,269) (255,959) (97,952) 4,033 (71,913)
Total liabilites and
fund balance $ 716,417 855 - - 22,544 -
CITY OF BEAUMONT
FIRE TRAINING FUND
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
For the fiscal years ended September 30
FY1993 FY1994 FY1995 FY1996 FY1997 FY1998
Revenues
Charges for services $ 397,178 323,522 325,107 324,150 277,412 250,432
Interest 21,481 20,854 1,364 - - 376
Miscellaneous 2,194 1,765 200 - 674 211
Total revenues 420,853 346,141 326,671 324,150 278,086 251,019
Expenditures
Personnel 80,224 89,560 70,536 67,444 106,576 106,436
Operations 62,106 46,489 73,675 86,321 56,116 52,216
Equipment 1,611 3,687 - 12,378 7,358 2,040
Capital improvements 83,571 1,113,703 240,150 - 6,051 22,473
Total expenditures 227,512 1,253,439 384,361 166,143 176,101 183,165
Excess revenues over
(under) expenditures 193,341 (907,298) (57,690) 158,007 101,985 67,854
Other financing sources(uses)
Operating transfers in - - - - - -
Operating transfers out (50,000) - - - - (143,800)
Total other financing
sources(uses) (50,000) - - - - (143,800)
Excess revenues and other
financing sources over(under)
expenditures and other uses 143,341 (907,298) (57,690) 158,007 101,985 (75,946)
Fund balance, beginning of year 565,688 709,029 (198,269) (255,959) (97,952) 4,033
Fund balance, end of year $ _ 709,029 1981269 (255,959) _(97,9 4,033 71,913)
City of Beaumont
Fire/Rescue Services
Training Cen ter
Capital lmpro vemen t Plan
FY 99
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EXHIBIT "q"
Beaumont Fire/Rescue Training Center
Capital Improvement Plan - FY99
Introduction
The Beaumont Fire/Rescue Training Center is a lesson in the positive impact
of partnership. Through our alliance with Lamar University and local industry, the
City of Beaumont plays host to thousands of emergency response personnel
annually. Our community derives significant benefit from the positive economic
impact and national recognition we receive from being one of the few municipal
and industrial fire training facilities in the nation.
To provide a consistent level of quality service to our current clients, and to
be in a position to broaden our customer base, improvements to the facility will be
required. For a partnership to survive and flourish, each partner must do their part.
As "landlord", our end of the bargain is to furnish a facility that is capable of
providing students with a distinctive yet safe training opportunity. Local industry
does its part through donations of equipment and labor, and Lamar University
fulfills its role through marketing and providing industrial fire, rescue and
hazardous materials training. We depend on each other to grow and prosper. With
this in mind, the following items represent the first stage of a multi-phase plan to
improve and upgrade the Training Center.
Chemical Unit Training Area
One of the goals of the Training Center is to continually involve local
industry through partnership to develop fire training capabilities for the facility. The
commitment of local industry to the Training Center is evidenced in the donation of
a six-million dollar chemical process unit and its $200,000 transport cost by the
BASF Corporation. The unit will be the central attraction of the region, and an
incredible draw for repeat and new customers alike. Engineering estimates for the
cost of constructing the training area total $239,405.
Wastewater Handling and Recycling System
There are many reasons why it is necessary to improve wastewater handling
and recycling. Primarily, to reduce the amount of treated water utilized in fire
training exercises and, secondly, to reduce the amount of wastewater treated off-
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site at the City Water Treatment Plant. Currently, all fire-water used at the Training
Center is acquired from the City Water System. The improved system will provide
for fuel/water separation and is designed to handle firewater drainage and
recycling, and wastewater retention. The system will support future expansion and
development of the field. Another important benefit is a more secure,
environmentally-friendly process.
The project includes the purchase of an emergency generator, which will
provide power to keep the system functional, thus averting possible fuel spills and
environmental damage. Also contained in the project cost is remediation of sludge
and contaminated sand build-up in the separator system. Engineering estimates for
the cost of this work total $345,092.
North Drainage System
Increasing the capacity of the drainage system on the North side of the field
is necessary to handle both existing demand and the proposed expansion of the
Chemical Unit Training Area. Modifications will provide for a higher volume
drainage capacity and improve the overall drainage for the entire north side of the
facility. Engineering estimates for the cost of this work total $151 ,250.
Modifications to Existing Containment Systems
This project involves increasing the size and stability of the levee system,
and modifying the south drainage system to provide for improved holding and
drainage capacity. Included are modifications to existing sumps and junction
boxes, and the installation of concrete over the existing stabilized sand base
material. Engineering estimates for the cost of this project total $225,775.
Fire Extinguisher Training Area
The fire extinguisher training area was originally built by the Ansul
Corporation in the early 1980's. No major improvements or upgrades have been
made to the site since constructed. Fuel runoff, or other potential environmental
problems are present since the area does not currently have a protective liner
installed, and is not bermed. Engineering estimates to correct this deficiency total
$150,078.
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Restroom Facilities
Presently, there are two restroom locations on the training field. One of the
structures is dilapidated and is marginally serviceable. New modular restroom
facilities will be located on the east and northwest sides of the field. The new
restrooms will be ADA compliant, and will enable us to service larger numbers of
students adequately. The estimated cost of the restrooms is $50,000.
Summarx
The original capital improvement plan was originally approved and funded
for FY97. At that time $800,000 was allocated for the project. The completion of
the engineering work identified some unanticipated costs, and we have since been
given the unexpected opportunity of an unprecedented donation from the BASF
Corporation of the chemical process unit. From its inception, the total cost of the
project has increased to $1 ,430,000. To complete the project as planned will
require an additional expenditure of $630,000.
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