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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 27 1997 M I N U T E S - CITY OF` BEAUMONT Lulu L.smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Becky Ames,Mayor Pro Tern Guy N.Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P.Cokinos John K.Davis MAY 27, 1997 Bobbie J. Patterson 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 May 27, 1997, 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 Moore called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m. The Reverend Dana Cooper, Woodland Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Goodson , Cokinos, and Davis (arrived at 1:43 p.m. during the M. L. King, Jr. Commission presentation). Also, present were Ray A. Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk; and Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk. Mayor Moore reported that Councilmembers Smith and Patterson are absent due to illness. *Presentations and Recognition One proclamation was issued: "Celebration of Life Day," June 2, 1997 (honoring cancer survivors and medical milestones against cancer). Ms. Marie Easley, Chairman of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Commission, and Mrs. Beverly Hatcher, along with members and former commission members: Terry Williams, Marie Hubbard, the Reverend Clarence Williams, Helen Allen, Nancy Neild, Glenda McCray, Doug Steinman and Bo Weinbaum presented an update of the memorial project. Chairman Easley displayed a colored sketch of the proposed statue and explained the project fundraiser. Ten thousand inscribed bricks will be sold to citizens wishing to participate in the memorial for$25.00 each and used to grace the base upon which the statue stands. Ms. Easley said the nominal cost of the bricks will allow this to be a community-wide project. Complimentary inscribed bricks were presented to the Mayor and Councilmembers, and their support was solicited in promoting the project. Special thanks was given to former mayor, Bill Neild, Mr. Franklin Young and Mr. David Bernson. Mayor Moore noted that he has been with this project from the beginning and looks forward to the completion and thanked all those who have expended great effort toward making the project a reality. "Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items Citizens were invited to comment on the Consent Agenda and Main Agenda Items 4-9. Mrs. Rosetta Jones, Executive Director for Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation, addressed Council regarding Items 7 and 8. Mrs. Jones commented about Council's vision for the community and thanked them for the opportunity for Statewide Consolidated to serve as a bridge to making a difference in low income lives and briefly reviewed their operation. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were considered: Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held May 13, 1997; Confirmation of committee appointments - No appointments made A) Authorize the conveyance of property for the Charlton Pollard Neighborhood Revitalization Project (Parcel 75: Lot 7, Block 3 of the McGovern Addition, 570 Schwarner Street to Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporations, Inc.) - Resolution No. 97-113 B) Authorize the execution of a contract for the interior painting of the Julie Rogers Theatre (A& L Contractors, Inc. in the amount of$48,408.86) - Resolution No. 97- 114 C) Authorize the purchase of equipment and supplies 1) Authorize the purchase of an air compressor and purification system for use in the Fire Department (Lone Star Air Compressor Co. in the amount of $37,495) - Resolution No. 97-115 2) Authorize the purchase of breathing masks and air bottles for use in the Fire Department (Casco Industries, Inc. in the amount of$26,654) - Resolution No. 97- 116 3) Authorize the purchase of portable radios and mobile radios for use in the Police Department (Neches Communications, Inc. in the amount of$28,277) - Resolution No. 97-117 4) Authorize the purchase of pressure reducing valves and a pressure relieve valve for use in the Water Utilities Department (Coburn Supply Company in the amount of $21,531.04) - Resolution No. 97-118 5) Authorize the purchase of modular office system furniture for use in the Police Department (Texas Correctional Industries (TCI) in the amount of $19,145.60) Resolution No. 97-119 Minutes;527/97;Page 2 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a wholesale heating and air condition supply company in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at the corner of Long and M.L.K., Jr. Parkway. Councilmember Cokinos moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-29 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A WHOLESALE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY COMPANY IN A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT THE S.E. CORNER OF LONG AND MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARKWAY, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None 2. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a four unit apartment in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2117 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission recommended denial at the Joint Public Hearing held May 19, 1997) Mayor Pro Tem Ames moved to deny an Ordinance ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A TWO-STORY FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT HOUSE IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION)DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2117 LAUREL AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None Minutes;5/27/97;Page 3 3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a four unit apartment in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2281 Hazel. (Planning Commission recommended denial at the Joint Public Hearing held May 19, 1997) Councilmember Goodson moved to deny an Ordinance ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A TWO-STORY FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT HOUSE IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2281 HAZEL, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None 4. Consider authorizing the execution of an agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City for the Neches River Hike and Bike Trail (modified estimated project cost at $3,000,000, City's share to be $600,000). Councilmember Cokinos raised safety concerns and requested information regarding flooding, adequate restrooms, lighting and wetland regulations. Other Council comments included the project enhancing the wetlands, the modification eliminating a pedestrian bridge at Brakes Bayou, construction commencement required by August, 1999, leveraging dollars, and utilizing an opportunity to receive $2.4 million in enhancement funds, and the explanation that today's agreement allows receipt of the funding and the concerns expressed by Councilmember Cokinos will be addressed during the design of the hike and bike trail. Councilman Davis suggested a workshop be held to review concerns upon completion of the preliminary engineering. Councilman Davis moved to approve Resolution No. 97-120. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Goodson and Davis Noes: None Abstained: Councilmember Cokinos 5. Consider authorizing a contract for engineering design for the Folsom Road Project. Councilmember Goodson moved to approve Resolution No. 97-121 authorizing a contract with Carroll and Blackman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $155,000. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;51271'97;Page 4 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None 6. Consider authorizing a contract for engineering design for the Eleventh Street widening project. Councilmember Davis complimented Staff for bringing these two street projects forward and moved to approve Resolution No. 97-122 authorizing a contract with Mark Whiteley and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $130,000. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None 7. Consider reallocating the 1995 HOME Grant balance. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Resolution 97-123 reallocating $150,000 to the Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation (SETCDC) for development of five (5) additional new homes in the Chariton Pollard neighborhood and $200,000 to Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation, Inc. (SCCDC) to acquire and rehabilitate 6-10 units of existing housing in the City's strategic areas. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None 8. Consider extending the contract with Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation relating to the construction of homes in the Charlton Pollard neighborhood. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Resolution No. 97-124 extending the contract with Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation from September 30, 1997, to December 31, 1997. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None Minutes;5127/97;Page 5 9. Consider awarding a contract for furnishing lunches for the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Pro Tem Ames moved to approve Resolution No. 97-125 authorizing a contract with Moncla's, Inc. to provide an estimated 550 lunches for 49 days at $1.87 each for an approximate total of $50,396.50 with reimbursement from the Department of Human Services. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Cokinos, Goodson, and Davis Noes: None OTHER BUSINESS * Review FY 1998-2002 Capital Improvement Program - Deferred because of the absence of two Councilmembers and two not feeling well. COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Goodson commented about the beautiful Memorial Day weekend and congratulated Police Chief Tom Scofield and the Police Department for their participation in the Special Olympic Torch to Houston for the statewide Special Olympics at Rice Stadium. Councilmember Davis thanked Council for action taken today toward the growth and revitalization of the Charlton Pollard neighborhood, complimented Kyle Hayes from the Executive Office for organizing the second Minority Business Seminar to be held on June 11th. Councilmember Davis requested that every effort be made to contact these businesses in order to have the best attendance possible and the opportunity to explain the City's bidding process and insure a fair opportunity for everyone. Mayor Moore asked everyone to be cautious and to drive safely with children being out of school, thanked the Beaumont Enterprise for publishing an article regarding summer activities for children, encouraged parents to help their children take advantage of the summer programs at the activity center, libraries, parks, and those provided by the Salvation Army, Y's and the Red Cross and also to consider volunteering in some activities. Mayor Moore commented about participating this past week in the White House Drug Control Summit with addresses given by Cabinet members, the President and Vice-President. He said the meeting was very informative for the 37 mayors in attendance. Mayor Moore complimented City Staff and the Police Department for the programs we have in place, said we are not behind anyone, we only need to further enhance and support our programs, and said our city looks very good. He further discussed drug problems among children, said Minutes;5!27/97;Page 6 parents need to set a proper example; they must not just tell children to "say no to drugs," but stop using drugs themselves and encouraged treatment programs. He said we cannot incarcerate our way out of this problem; we must educate and rehabilitate. He further stated that the President, the Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard are going after those responsible for drug stock-piling and profiteering. Mayor Moore asked that we keep Councilmembers Smith and Patterson in our prayers. * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Mrs. Marie Hubbard noted to Council that the City Manager and City Attorney did not receive a complimentary brick from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Commission earlier during their presentation, and said she has spoken with the Chairman and brick inscribed with their names will be ordered. Mrs. Rosetta Jones, representing Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation, Inc., thanked Council for action taken today that provided opportunity for them to partner with the City for the good of the community. Mr. Henry Rowe, 5825 Garner Road, addressed Council to inquire about the total time required to process a dilapidated structure and spoke of property at 2250 and 2270 Ives that he wishes to purchase and any outstanding taxes or liens on the property. The City Manager explained the demolition process and the length of time that could be involved, and Mr. Rowe was told he would be directed to proper individuals to help with his request after the meeting. Mrs. Paubla Ydrogo addressed Council on behalf of the Avenue Neighborhood Association President Benny Mendoza who is absent because of illness, complimented Council for their faithful attendance at Council meetings, said she enjoys attending Council and has learned a lot, complimented Entergy personnel and Public Works Director Tom Warner for the work being performed within the city and announced that the next neighborhood association meeting will be held June 23. Councilmember Davis told Mrs. Ydrogo that he will have positive news regarding lighting to announce at the next meeting. Mayor Moore thanked Mayor Pro Tem Ames for presenting a proclamation to Foster Grandparents in his absence, thanked Councilmember Cokinos, the Fire Department, Police Chief and local sponsors who presented a Hurricane Awareness Workshop this past weekend. Mayor Moore acknowledged all veterans, said that Viet Nam veterans held a dedication and flag retirement ceremony which he and Councilmember Cokinos attended, and further acknowledged those who served in the military, gave the ultimate sacrifice of life or are missing in action or are a prisoner of war and concluded his thoughts by saying, "God bless America." Minutes;5127!97;Page 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION *Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Mark Spivey v. City of Beaumont Mark Spivey v. Tom Scofield, et al Claim of Paul J. Blount There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m. Mayor David W. Moore p' Patrice Fogarty, Cit Jerk Y Minutes;5/27/37;Page 8