HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN OCT 22 2002 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith, Mayor Pro Tern EVELYN M. LORD, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson October 22, 2002 Audwin Samuel
Lane Nichols, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Susan Henderson, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on October 22, 2002,
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 Pro Tern Dr. Lulu Smith called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Joe DePaul, of St.
Marks Episcopal Church led the invocation. Councilmember Cokinos led the pledge of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Pro Tern Smith,Councilmembers Goodson,Cokinos,Samuel
and Patterson.Also, present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Susan
Henderson, City Clerk; and Tina Broussard,Admin.Asst. 1. Absent from the meeting were Mayor
Evelyn Lord and Councilmember Becky Ames.
Proclamations, Presentations and Recognitions -
Proclamation was read for RED RIBBON WEEK, hosted by the Beaumont Drug Free
Commission, and apart of the National Red Ribbon Campaign. Accepted by James
Boykin, Chairman of the Beaumont Drug Free Commission.
Proclamation read for SYMPHONY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS DAY, honoring the 50 year
anniversary of the Symphony of Southeast Texas. Accepted by Gaylynn Mixon and Joe
Domino.
Honorary Citizenship presentations were presented to German exchange students
attending Lamar University. Accepted by Horst Langer, Ralf Hoheisel, Marion Langer,
Tristan Georg, Kilian Lange, Jens Eber, Andreas Glenewinkle, Jorn Festerling, Dennis
Berke, Veit Bonker, Peter Strecker, Christian Dettmer, Felix Arnold and Christoph Liegat.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda or on any
General Business item.
Allen Lee 5095 Maddox Beaumont, Texas
Addressed Consent Agenda Item B.
Mr. Lee expressed his personal gratitude that various contractors, who had worked on the Tyrrell
Park Stables were being paid.
Consent Agenda
Approval of minutes - Minutes of October 15, 2002.
Confirmation of committee appointments
* A) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a 20' general utility easement along
Walden Road - Resolution 02-248
B) Approve a settlement of the claims of Crown Electric, M & D Supply, Delta Air Conditioning
and Ritter Lumber Company arising from the Tyrrell Park Stables construction -
Resolution 02-249
* C) Approve a resolution providing for compensation and retirement benefit contributions for
the City Attorney for FY 2003 at the same level as 2002 - Resolution 02-250
D) Approve amending a contract from the 2000 and 2001 HOME Program with the Beaumont
Community Housing Development Corporation (BCHDO) by allocating an additional
$6,000.00 from the 1999 HOME BCHDO Operating line item to pay eligible operating
costs, and eligible costs associated with new construction - Resolution 02-251
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Goodson
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Samuel
and Patterson
Nays: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a revision to Section 26-24 of the Code of Ordinances related to school
speed zones
Administration recommended approval due to results of a recent traffic study revealing
the need to extend school zones on areas of Lela and Goliad Streets in the City of
Beaumont.
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Councilmember Patterson moved to approve Ordinance 02-081 revising Section 26-24
of the Code of Ordinances relating to school zones. Councilmember Cokinos seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Samuel
and Patterson
Nays: None
2. Consider amending Ordinance No. 02-078 relating to the structure located at 5029 Shelley
Drive.
Administration recommended the condemnation order for the structure be reconsidered
because the lien holder was not listed on the Jefferson County tax roll. Therefore the lien
holder was not properly notified that a raze order was to be considered by City Council on
September 24, 2002. The lien holder was to appear on October 15, 2002, to ask Council
for reconsideration on the approved condemnation order given on September 24, 2002.
However, the lien holder was not present at the October 15, 2002 meeting. Council
decided to defer the structure for one week.
The lien holder was not present to make the request of Council for reconsideration. After
some discussion, it was decided to amend the raze order by 30 days. The lien holder or
current buyer would be able to enter a work program but all repairs and improvements to
structure must be completed within 30 days.
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve Ordinance No.02-082 amending Ordinance
No. 02-078 with a 30 day extension relating to the structure located at 5029 Shelly Drive.
Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Samuel
and Patterson
Nays: None
3. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase the Neches
River bank restoration contract for "extra work".
Administration recommended approval of a resolution to authorize City Manager to
increase the restoration of the Neches River bank contract by$188,300.00 to stabilize and
restore the bulkhead on the north side of the Neches River.
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Councilmember Goodson moved to approve Resolution 02-244 authorizing the City
Manager to increase the Neches River bank restoration for"extra work". Councilmember
Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Samuel
and Patterson
Nays: None
4. Consider approval of a bid for structural retrofit and foundation repairs for the Beaumont
Community Health Clinic located at 950 Washington Blvd.
Administration recommends the award of a bid to Eagle-Pro Engineering, Inc.of Beaumont
for stabilizing the foundation, repairing damaged masonry and replacing structural roof
supports to the Beaumont Community Health Clinic.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution 02-245 approving a bid for
structural retrofit and foundation repairs forthe Beaumont Community Health Clinic located
at 950 Washington Blvd. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Samuel
and Patterson
Nays: None
5. Consider funding for the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission.
Administration recommended approval of a payment of$29,299.69 for membership dues
for the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission.
Councilmembers Goodson moved to approve Resolution 02-246 forfunding forthe South
East Texas Regional Planning Commission. Councilmember Patterson seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Samuel
and Patterson.
Nays: None
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6. Consider funding for the Partnership of Southeast Texas.
Administration recommended funding the Partnership of Southeast Texas in the amount
of$20,00.00 for FY 2003 from the City's General Fund.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution 02-247 forfunding the Partnership
of Southeast Texas. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Samuel
and Patterson.
Nays: None
WORK SESSION
Review plans related to EMS billing and collection software.
COMMENTS
Councilmembers comment on various matters
Mayor Pro Tern Smith - None
Councilmember Goodson expressed his gratitude to all Councilmembers and to the
Mayor for their support during his tenure as President of the Texas Municipal League.
Councilmember Cokinos - None
Councilmember Samuel - None
Councilmember Patterson announced that the South Park Neighborhood Association
would be meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2002 at South Park Baptist Church @ 7 pm.
City Manager Kyle Hayes - None
Public Comments
Paula Lewis 4457 Dallas Beaumont, TX
Ms. Lewis voiced a concern about receiving a letter that her van may be confiscated. She
indicated that the license tags on the van are current. Ms. Lewis also stated the van is parked
under her carport. Ms. Lewis indicated she had telephoned Clean Community requesting a
hearing but was denied.
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Leroy Lewis 7866 Gladys Beaumont, TX
Mr. Lewis thanked the Entergy Corporation for donating $1000.00 to Senior Citizen Advisory
Group at the Best Years Center. Mr. Lewis also asked citizens of Beaumont to donate to the
Salvation Army as they try to accommodate many people during the winter months.
Allen Lee 5095 Maddox Beaumont, TX
Mr. Lee encouraged all citizens to vote in the November 5, 2002 General election.
Officer James Martin 255 College Beaumont, TX
Officer Martin announced the upcoming retirement of Officer Billy Blankenship from the Beaumont
Police Department.
Audio and video tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Mayor Evelyn Lord
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Susan Henderson, City Clerk
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