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Home My WebLink AboutMIN MAY 13 1986 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD MAY 13, 1986 - 5:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 13th day of May, 1986, with the following present: HONORABLE: Maurice Meyers Mayor Bob Lee, Jr. Councilman At Large Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large Nell Pruitt Weisbach Councilman, Ward I Mike Brumley Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Albert E. Haines City Manager Tyrone Cooper City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Major Harry Powell, Salvation Army. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Weisbach. -000- Mayor Meyers introduced the new City Manager, Albert E. Haines, and welcomed him to the City. -000- The following proclamations were issued: ~' "ABWA Education Month in Beaumont" - May, 1986; "Adopt a Child Month in Beaumont" - May, 1986; "Say No Day in Beaumont" - May 22, 1986; and a proclamation "recognizing Gloria Chapman" - a teacher from Pietszch Elementary School who is retiring after 26 years of teaching. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the MiiRutes from the regular City Council session held May 6, 1986; Resolution 86-149 authorizing Albert E. Haines, City Manager, to sign all Environmental Protection Agency grants; -91- May 13, 1986 Resolution 86-150 authorizing purchase of Parcel 92, a 8,675 square feet out of Lot 13, Block 2, Gentz Addition from Jo Ann Keys at $6,721.00; Parcel 176, 11,509 square feet out of Lots 6 & 7, Block 3 of the Gray Addition from Mr. & Mrs. Charles Merendino at $18,853.00; Parcel 192, 12,537 square feet out of the David Brown League from Mrs. Roberta Moreau at $28,159.00 and Parcel 101 , 9,784 square feet out of David Brown League from Edmund Michael Carroll at $23,800 for the M. L. King, Jr. Parkway/Spur 380 Project; authorizing the City Manager to grant an easement out of Parcel 101 to Kansas City Southern Railway Company for relocation of their railroad facilities; and execution of a deed conveying the property to the State subject to the easement; Resoluton 86-151 authorizing a lease agreement with Sears, Roebuck and Company for an 1,820 square feet tract of land on the south side of Laurel at Magnolia at an annual rate of $600.00; and Resolution 86-152 authorizing execution of a "License to Encroach" for an existing roof on or about four (4') feet over the existing drainage and utility easement located at the rear of Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 6, Fleetwood Addition, more commonly known as 4260 Pierre, at a license fee of $500.00 (requested by Glen Phillips of G & C Enterprises on behalf of himself and Roy Broussard). The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- No citizens wished to address the public comment portion on Agenda Items 1 through 4. -000- The second and final reading of Ordinance No. 86-47 annexing 85.8 acres abutting the western City limits at Washington Boulevard was held: ORDINANCE NO. 86-47 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 FUTURE INHABITANTS THEREOF ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS; AND BINDING SAID FUTURE INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -92- May 13, 1986 Resolution 86-153 authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Sterling Utility Construction, Inc. for construction of Contract 16, Separation Sewers, , South by decreasing the amount of the contract to $1,371,653.77 and authorizing final payment to the contractor in the amount of $500.00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 86-154 awarding a demolition contract to Speedway Service Company at $14,865.00 for two buildings on the Crockett Connector Project (building 1 located at the northeast corner of Laurel and Janes Street and building 2 at the southwest corner of Liberty and Janes) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Weisbach and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 86-155 authorizing the Legal Department to begin eminent domain proceedings against. Billy F. West and Norman C. Tolpo, owners of Parcel 58, 3,354 square feet out of Lot 19, Block 34 of the Arlington Addition (rejected the State's approved value of $9,185) and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zavalla, owners of Parcel 242, 7,329 square feet out of Lot 3 and the East one half of a 20-foot alley, Block 5, Blanchette 2nd Addition (rejected the State's approved value of $32,000) for needed rights-of-way required for the M. L. King, Jr. , Parkway/Spur 380 Project was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Lee. . Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The five-year Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 1987-1991, as required by Beaumont's City Charter, was submitted by City Manager Haines. -000- Councilman Samuel told Council that a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, at a recent meeting, suggested that the City begin a Crime Stoppers Program, with :a reward system for anonymous callers reporting offenses, for public areas, especially City parks, in an effort to stop vandalism and litter in these areas. Councilman Samuel also questioned the City's policy concerning citizens' request for fill dirt. Mr. Horne, Director of Transporation, will furnish information concerning the City's policy in this matter. Councilman Weisbach expressed displeasure with attorneys, especially the Florida-based firm, representing the City in the ESM securities cases. Mayor Meyers suggested, for Council's consideration,' that City Council hold evening Town Meetings on the four (4) "5th Tuesdays" per year in the four (4) wards as an alternative to the currently-held monthly (second Tuesday of each month) 5:30 p.m. sessions. -93- May 13, 1986 Mr. C. L. Sherman, 585 Belvedere, addressed Council on many matters: to complain about high grass and weeds on City-owned property and to suggest changing methods of weighing waste materials hauled to the Landfill and increasing fees charged to out of town haulers. Mr. Sherman suggested, as a solution to the problem of demolition of dilapidated structures, that owners of dilapidated structures donate the property, before demolition of the structure and after an appraisal of the property, to churches because of the advantages allowed for income reporting and church members demolishing the structures. Mr. Sherman also objected to any increase in the City's tax rate. Mr. . Delia Harrington, 815 Willow Street, addressed Council to request that not too many changes" be made. -000- Mayor Meyers invited all to the "roast" honoring Fire Chief C. A. "Pete" Shelton (Interim City Manager) to be held Friday, May 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Gladys City. Councilman Weisbach reminded everyone of a meeting of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission to be held at 2:00 p.m. , Thursday, May 15th in the City Council Chambers, to consider the State Health Plan and urged all interested to attend. Mayor Meyers mentioned resignation of Tom Horne as Director of Transportation, effective May 23, 1986, and expressed best wishes in his new position. -000- There being no further business, the session was adjourned. -000- I, Myrtle Corgey, City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Texas, certify that the above is a true copy of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held May 13, 1986. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -94- May 13, 1986