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Home My WebLink AboutMIN JUL 08 1986 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD JULY 8, 1986 - 1:15 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 8th day of July, 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 Absent: David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Betty Dunkerley Finance Director and Acting City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by the Reverend W. J. Treece, pastor of the Amelia United Pentecostal Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by former Councilman G. Wayne Turner. -000- Mayor Meyers presented a plaque of appreciation to former Councilman-At-Large G. Wayne Turner. (Former Mayor William E. Neild and Councilman-At-Large Joseph D. Deshotel were unable to attend today's meeting. ) -000- Mayor Meyers and Councilmembers signed a Sesquicentennial Plate to be included in the "Hero's Walk" to be placed near the Tyrrell Historical Library during Sesquicentennial Ceremonies to be held Labor Day, September 1, 1986. -000- Two proclamations were issued: "Flood Awareness .Week" - July 21-25, 1986 and a proclamation recognizing ".the citizens of Beaumont for their service and dedication to the community of Beaumont and in appreciation for their belief and the fact that we are what keeps the City clean" for citizens volunteering in the clean-up effort after Hurricane Bonnie. Mayor Meyers extended special thanks to Drainage District 6 for their willingness to help the City in its effort to clear debris after Hurricane Bonnie in furnishing thirty (30) workers and equipment who are helping the City's Parks and Recreation Department in cleaning the parks. -136- July 8, 1986 The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held July 1, 1986; Resolution 86-202 authorizing execution of a "License to Encroach" agreement with Homequity, Inc. , owner of Lot 1, Block 15, Dowlen West, Unit VIII, for an enchroachment on the east eight (8') feet of a sixteen (16') feet utility easement for a one-time feel of $500.00; Resolution 86-203 authorizing purchase of Parcel No. 89, 8,675 square feet out of Lot 10, Block 1, Gentz Addition, from Logie Redeaux at $23,500.00 for the M. L. King, Jr. , Parkway/Spur 380 Project; and Resolution 86-204 authorizing annual contracts for the purchase of 150 tons of Sodium Hydroxide at $107.29 per ton or $16,093.50 and 4500 pounds of Copper Sulfate at $0.4003 per pound or $1,801.35 from Dixie Chemical; 350 tons of Aluminum Sulfate at $110.00 per ton or $38,500.00 from Stauffer Chemical; 65 tons of Hydrofluosilic Acid at $94.60 or $6,149.00 from VanWaters &Rogers; 14.7 tons Aqua Ammonia at $325.00 per ton or $4,777.50 from Weskem, Inc. and 20 tons of Zinc Metaphosphate at $1,300.00 per ton or $26,000.00 for use at the Water Production Plant. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Weisbach and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- No one wished to address City Council on Agenda Items 1 through 4. -000- Resolution 86-205 authorizing the Legal Department to begin eminent domain proceedings against Epsilon Endowment Fund, Inc. the owner of a 0.80 acre tract out of Lot 21, Annie T. Warren Subdivision, for the South Park Drainage Relief Project was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 86-206 authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $46,000 for the Rental Rehabilitation Program was approved on- a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Weisbach. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -137- July 8, 1986 Resolution 86-207 authorizing Change Order No. 3 to the contract with John Bankston Construciton & Equipment Rental, Inc. for adjusting to "as-built" quantities and increasing the contract time period because of delays beyond the contractor's control at an increase of $154,474.50 and authorizing final payment of $21,804.43 to the contractor for the Longfellow Street Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Project (contract from $2,086,966.00 to $2,180,442.50) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 86-208 authorizing annual contracts with Augustine Sales of Arlington, Texas at $89,185.00; Texas Signal Equipment of Round Rock, Texas at $10,325.00; Duro Test of New Jersey at $13,191.00; Consolidated Traffic Controls of Arlington, Texas at $1,285. 25; Naztec, Inc. of Sugarland, Texas at $350.00 and Valmont Industries of Nebraska at $20,552.00 for the purchase of traffic signal equipment was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Brumley questioned responsibility for maintenance and cleaning of the fountain pool (on the side of City Hall) and the weeds there. Mayor Meyers said that that information is being provided for this area and other areas as well. Councilman Samuel asked . that Staff evaluate the lottery on Hegele Street between Usan and Houston saying that he had had several complaints from citizens in that area. Councilman Cokinos said that he had occasion .to visit Municipal Court and while there observed the dire need for roof repairs and asked that the repairing receive immediate attention. Councilman Samuel mentioned the recent death that occurred on Helbig Road and again requested Council give serious consideration for the solutions for the dangerous conditions of Helbig Road. Mayor Meyers told Council he had invited those volunteers who worked on the July 4th celebration to come to next Tuesday's City Council session to "receive the appreciation of Council and the community for the fine job they did He also said that the "Sunday in the Park" program will resume next Sunday. -000- Mrs. Delia Harrington, 815 Willow, addressed Council to commend Cobert Construction Company for the manner in which they are laying a gas line for Entex, Inc. She also complimented the July 4th celebrations held in Riverfront Park. -138- July 8, 1986 Mayor Meyers welcomed Mr. Johnny Ware, member of the Beaumont Independent School District Board of Directors, who was in attendance at today's session. Mrs. Sallye Keith, 1260 Cherokee, addressed Council to compliment the 4th of July celebrations on Riverfront Park. Mr. Wade Graham, 2810 Wescalder, addressed Council to complain about the manner in which City employees enforce the Animal Control Ordinance. -000- There being no further business, the meeting 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 July 8, 1986. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -139- July 8, 1986