HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUNE 29 2004 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith EVELYN M. LORD, MAYOR Nancy Beaulieu
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames, Mayor Pro Tern
Bobbie J. Patterson June 29, 2004 Audwin Samuel
Lane Nichols, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont,Texas, met in a regular session on June 29,2004,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 8-11/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tern Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Pat Bozeman of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene gave the invocation. Councilmember
Samuel led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Pro Tern Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Beaulieu, Cokinos,
Samuel and Patterson. Also presentwere Kyle Hayes,City Manager; Lane Nichols,City Attorney;
Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk. Absent: Mayor Lord (in attendance at U.S. Conference of Mayors)
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
Recognition:John Labrie,Clean Community Director,recognized Randy Stanley,3rd place
in Compact Competition, Kenneth Lewis, 2nd place in the Bulldozer Competition and Carl
Guillory, 1'place in Rear Loading Truck Competition in the Solid Waste Association of North
America Rodeo, Texas Chapter
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 8-11/Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes- Minutes of June 22, 2004
Confirmation of committee appointments - none
Minutes-June 29,2004
A) Approve a contract for the purchase of manholes, manhole covers and sewer materials -
Resolution 04-137
B) Approve the renewal of an insurance policy for maintenance of office equipment-Resolution
04-138
C) Approve a one (1) year contract for wastewater laboratory services - Resolution 04-139
D) Authorize the acceptance of one (1)twelve and one-half foot (12.5')wide Sanitary Sewer
Easement at Dowlen Road and Delaware Street to serve the new Eckerds Drug Store -
Resolution 04-140
E) Authorize the granting of a License to Encroach to Pamela A. Samuel (present owner of
property)for a house encroaching 4.78 feet for a distance of 20.5 feet and a metal storage
building encroaching 5.69 feet fora distance of 8.5 feet into the City's 20-foot alleyway in the
Cartwright Addition - Resolution 04-141
F) Approve a request to allocate CHDO Operating funds from the 2003 HOME Program to the
Beaumont Community Housing Development Corporation (BCHDO)- Resolution 04-142
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Beaulieu
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a request for amendments to Section 30-23.1, Major/Dowlen/Gladys/
Highway 105 Sign Overlay District Regulations - Ordinance 04-043
The Planning Manager recommended approval of the suggested changes to Sec.
30.23.1 as recommended by the Planning Commission on June 21, 2004.
1) Definitions (30-23 Sec. 1(b)): Definitions for attention getting devices, frontage,
advertising sign,banner sign,owner identification sign and pennant sign were added
for clarification purposes. (Pages 1-3)
2) Prohibited Signs (30-23 Sec. 1(f)2):The words"In addition to the prohibited signs
listed in 30-28(f)" were added to cross-reference the overlay regulations with the
overall city regulations. (Page 6)
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3)Prohibited Signs(30-23 Sec. 1(f)2):The words"off premise"were deleted to make
the section consistent with the rest of the Zoning Ordinance. (Page 6)
4)Prohibited Signs(30-23 Sec. 1(f)2):The visible after-hour parking of vehicles with
owner identification signs on them would be allowed. Therefore,they are being struck
from the prohibited sign section. (Page 7)
5)Single Tenant Signs(30-23 Sec. 1(f)5):To allow business establishments the ability
to adequately identify themselves to the traveling public,wording was added to allow
developments with 80,000 sq. ft. or greater or developments with 600'of frontage an
additional sign per street frontage. (Page 9)
6)Multi-tenant Signs(30-23 Sec. 1(f)5):To allow business establishments the ability
to adequately identify themselves to the traveling public,wording was added to allow
developments with 80,000sq. ft. or greater or developments with 600'of frontage an
additional sign per street frontage. (Page 10)
7)Exemptions(30-23 Sec. 1(g)):The words"These vehicles shall not be parked after
hours so as to be seen from the street."have been struck. This would allow a vehicle
with the businesses name printed on it to be visibly parked after hours. (Page 12)
8) Exemptions (30-23 Sec. 1(g)): The words "or runoff election, if applicable" have
been added to allow runoff election signs to remain until 10 days afterthe final election.
(Page 13)
9)Exemptions(30-23 Sec. 1(g)):Banner signs attachedto a building will be permitted
without permits and with no size ortime limitations. Currently,attached banners are
limited to size and display time. Detached banner signs would be permitted for longer
time periods. These longer periods of time would allow an establishment to advertise
promotionals more efficiently. Detached banner signs would be allowed to be
displayed five(5)times per calendar yearforthirty(30)consecutive days at a time with
one thirty(30)day extension allowed for a total of sixty(60)days. For each permit,a
fifty(50)dollar fee will be charged. No banner sign shall be placed on city right-of-way.
Banner signs shall be supported y non-permanent supports that are not permanently
set in the ground. The supports shall be removed with the sign atthe expiration of each
allowed time period. (Page 13)
10)Exemptions(30-23 Sec. 1(g)):Wording was added to allow attached advertising
signs that are located on non-profit recreational facilities. (Page 14)
At a Joint Public Hearing held June 21,2004,the Planning Commission voted 9:0 to
approve the recommended changes to Sec. 30-23.1.
COuncilmemberCokinos moved to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.04-043 AMENDING CHAPTER
30, SECTION 30-23.1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO
AMEND REGULATIONS FOR THE MAJOR/DOWLEN/GLADYS/HWY. 105 SIGN OVERLAY
DISTRICT. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
2. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow guest quarters in an RS
(Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 60121 st Street-Ordinance 04-044
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allowguest quarters
in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 601 21St Street with
modifications as recommended by the Planning Committee.
Dave and Bonnie Faul,the property owners,wish to construct a new double car garage
with a second story guest quarters on the rear of their property at 60121 st Street. The
upper level will include one bedroom and one bath.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 21,2004,the Planning Commission voted 9:0
to approve a specific use permit to allow guest quarters in an RS (Residential Single
Family Dwelling) District at 601 21St Street subject to:
1. No rental of the guest quarters;
2. Moving the structure 1.5'to the south or get a variance to the side setback
from the Board of Adjustment;
3. A modification of the structure size from 28' x 28' to 28' x 30'.
Councilmember Smith moved to ADOPT ORDINANCE 04-044 GRANTING ASPECIFIC USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW GUEST QUARTERS IN AN RS(RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)
DISTRICT LOCATED AT 601 21ST STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember
Cokinos seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an indoor shooting range and
retail store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District
located approximately 1,000 feet south of the southeast corner of Major Drive and the
Folsom Extension - Ordinance 04-045
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow an indoor
shooting range and retail store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling-2)District located approximately 1,000 feet south of the southeast corner of
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Major Drive and the Folsom Extension with modifications as recommended by the
Planning Committee.
RCSS Properties, Ltd.,the applicant, is buying a 2 acre tract of land on the east side
of N. Major Drive, in order to build and operate an indoor shooting range. The
applicant states that the retail area and the shooting range will be separated by a solid
masonry wall with 1/4"bullet resistant glass to facilitate viewing of the shooting area.
The shooting range will consist of solid masonry walls with heavy gauge steel plating
overhead so no bullets can escape to the outside.
In February, 2004, City Council approved an amendment to the City Code of
Ordinances, Sec. 18-7, to allow for indoor firearm ranges.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 21,2004,the Planning Commission voted 9:0
to approve a specific use permit to allow an indoor shooting range and retail store in
a GC-MD-2 District subject to:
1. Providing an 8"tall wood screening fence and a minimum 10' landscape
strip along the east property line;
2. Providing a 6" wide landscape strip along the parking lot frontage;
and with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the south
property line.
Councilmember Smith moved tO ADOPTORDINANCE 04-045 GRANTING ASPECIFIC USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW AN INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE AND RETAIL STORE IN A GC-MD2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAJOR DRIVE AND
THE FOLSOM EXTENSION. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
4. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a two-family residence in an RS
(Residential Single Family Dwelling)District at 4460 Diamond Street-Ordinance 04-
046
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a two-family
residence in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 4460 Diamond
Street subject to neither being used as a rental property.
Timmy Singleton is seeking a specific use permit to allow the construction of an
attached addition to his mother's home at4460 Diamond. The two story addition will
be attached at the rear of the existing house and will have a common wall but a
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separate entrance. A two family residence is permitted in an RS District with a
specific use permit.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 21,2004,the Planning Commission voted 9:0
to approve a specific use permit to allow a two-family residence in an RS(Residential
Single Family Dwelling)District at 4460 Diamond Street subject to neither unit being
used as a rental property.
Councilmember Beaulieu moved to APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-046 GRANTING ASPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ATTACHED TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE IN AN RS (RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 4460 DIAMOND STREET.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
5. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a re-upholstery and furniture
repair business in an RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at
1801 North Street - Ordinance 04-047
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permitto allow a re-upholstery
and furniture repair in an RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization)District
at 1801 North Street with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements
along the north and west sides of the property.
There is an existing commercial building on the subject property. There is an existing
6' tall wood screening fence along the west side of the property and a 4' tall wood
screening fence along the north side of the property. Gonzalo Estrada,the applicant,
is requesting modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along these
boundaries.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 21,2004,the Planning Commission voted 9:0
to approve a specific use permit to allow a re-upholstery and furniture repair business
in an RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization)District at 1801 North Street
with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the north and west
sides of the property.
Councilmember Smith moved to APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-047 GRANTING ASPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RE-UPHOLSTERY AND FURNITURE REPAIR SHOP IN AN RCR
(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1801 NORTH
STREET. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
6. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a rooming house in an RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 2135 Victoria -
Ordinance 04-048
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a rooming
house in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density)District at
2135 Victoria.
Betty Tucker and Tom Clark are the property owners. The property is the former site
of the Women and Children's Shelter. The Women and Children's Shelter moved from
this location approximately two years ago. After the Planning Division received a
complaint,an inspection was made by the staff. It was determined that the property
was being illegally used as a rooming house. A rooming house requires a specific use
permit in an RM-H District.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 21,2004,the Planning Commission voted 7:2
to approve a specific use permit to allow a rooming house in an RM-H (Residential
Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 2135 Victoria.
Council member Cokinos moved to APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-048 GRANTING ASPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A ROOMING HOUSE IN AN RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2135 VICTORIA. Councilmember
Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
7. Consider a request for an amended specific use permit to allow a
gymnastics/cheerleading instruction and a family entertainment center in an RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 7575 and 7595
Highway 105 - Ordinance 04-049
Administration recommended approval of an amended specific use permit to allow a
gymnastics/cheering instruction and a family entertainment center in an RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 7575 and 7595
Highway 105.
Marlon Quibodeaux was granted a specific use permit for expansion of the facility onto
the adjacent property at 7575 Highway 105 in 2002. Mr. Quibodeaux states that
Phase I would involve converting the larger of the two existing buildings into a family
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entertainment center. The smaller building would continue to be used for gymnastics
and cheerleading. Phase 2 would include converting the smaller building into a"Ball
Zone." Phase 3 would include tearing down the house at 7575 Highway 105 and using
the property for outdoor events/competitions and parking.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 21,2004,the Planning Commission voted 9:0
to approve an amended specific use permit to allow a gymnastics/cheerleading
instruction and a family entertainment center in an RM-H(Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 7575 and 7595 Highway 105 with a stipulation
that the existing detached sign be replaced with a conforming sign.
Councilmember Beaulieu moved to APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-049 GRANTING ASPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GYMNASTICS/CHEERING INSTRUCTION AND A FAMILY CENTER IN
AN RH-M(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY)DISTRICTAT 7575
AND 7595 HIGHWAY 105. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
8. Consider a request to abandon a 30'utility easement at the rear of 1945 Westchase
Drive - Ordinance 04-050
Administration recommended approval of the request to abandon a 30' foot utility
easement at the rear of 1945 Westchase Drive.
Sam Parigi, managing partner of Westchase Development is requesting the
abandonment of a 30'x 50'easement along the rearof 1945 Westchase Drive. There
is a DD#6 drainage ditch along a portion of the east side of the Westchase Addition.
The south end of this easement ends on the subject property.
This abandonment was sent to all interested parties. No negative responses were
received. DD#6 has agreed to the abandonment of the easement on this lot.
At a Regular Meeting held on June 21,2004,the Planning Commission voted 9:0 to
approve the request to abandon a 30'utility easement at the rearof 1945 Westchase
Drive.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-050 VACATING A 30'
EASEMENT AT THE REAR OF 1945 WESTCHASE DRIVE. Councilmember Smith seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
9. Consider a request to abandon a 600' undeveloped portion of Birmingham Street
between Taylor and Fillmore Streets - Ordinance 04-051
Administration recommended approval of the request to abandon a 600'undeveloped
portion of Birmingham Street between Taylor and Fillmore Streets subject to the
maintaining the abandoned right-of-way as a drainage/utility easement.
Roy Gorman,the applicant, would like to place a six foot fence,running east and west,
in the middle of this right-of-way between Taylor and Wilson to eliminate egress.
This item was sent to all interested parties. No objections have been received.
However, DD#6 and a number of utility companies wished to maintain easements.
At a Regular Meeting held on June 21, 2004,the Planning Commission voted 9:0 to
approve the request to abandon a 600' undeveloped portion of Birmingham Street
between Taylorand Fillmore Streets subjectto maintaining the abandoned right-of-way
as a drainage/utility easement.
Councilmember Smith moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 04-051 VACATING AND
ABANDONING A 600'UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF BIRMINGHAM STREET BETWEEN TAYLOR
AND FILLMORE STREET. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
10. Consider authorizing the City Manager to increase the Water Treatment Plant 14
Million Gallons per Day(MGD)Expansion and Miscellaneous Improvements Project
amount for "extra work" - Resolution 04-143
Administration recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager
to increase the Water Treatment Plant 14MGD Expansion and Miscellaneous
Improvements Project by$1,377,912.01 to install two additional filter units with all the
related appurtenances fora complete operational system,modifythe fill beneath the
chemical storage,clean debris in the chemical storage area and change the existing
piping in the chemical building.
On December 6, 2003, City Council awarded the contract for the Water Treatment
Plant 14MGD Expansion and Miscellaneous Improvements Project in the amount of
$10,290,000. Construction began in February, 2004, and at the end of May was
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approximately 12 percent complete. The expansion of the plant is necessary to meet
the TCEQ regulations requiring a minimum operating capacity of 40mgd. The future
installation of two filter units will increase the maximum operating capacity of the plant
of 50mgd. The increase in plant capacity to 50mgd will meet the projected demands
of the City for the next twenty years. It has been determined that a substantial cost
savings could be achieved if the two filters were installed as part of the plant
expansion.
Funds for this project are available in the Water Utilities Improvement Program.
Councilmember Cokinos moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-143 AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 14
MILLION GALLONS PER DAY EXPANSION AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AMOUNT BY$1,377,912.01 FOR EXTRAWORK TO INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL FILTER UNITS
WITH RELATED APPURTENANCES. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
11. Consider approving one (1) year contracts for the purchase of water treatment
chemicals - Resolution 04-144
Administration recommended award of one(1)year contracts to four(4)vendors for
purchasing watertreatment chemicals at the unit cost per bid with an estimated total
annual expenditure of$174,755.
Bids were requested for an annual contract for water treatment chemicals for use by
the Public Works Department, Water Utilities Division. The chemicals are used to
disinfect and purify the water supply. The contract provides vendors to furnish water
treatment chemical at the following fixed unit prices.
Vendor Chemical Est. Exp.
Geo Specialty Chemicals Aluminum Sulfate $115,940
Little Rock, Arkansas
DX Distributors, Inc. Fluorosilicic Acid $ 9,295
Houston, Texas
Southern Ionics, Inc. Aqua Ammonia $ 28,020
West Point, Mississippi
Nalco Company Polymer $ 21,500
Naperville, Illinois
Funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Utilities Division's operating
budget.
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Councilmember Smith moved TOAPPROVE RESOLUTION 04-144AWARDING ONEYEAR
CONTRACTS TO FOUR VENDORS FOR PURCHASING WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS.
Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
12. PUBLIC HEARING: Receive comments on a proposal to reallocate $13,500 from
the 2000 Consolidated Block Grant Program, Charlton-Pollard Park line item, to
expand swimming pool hours of operation at Alice Keith Park and Magnolia Park
Public Hearing convened at 1:53 p.m.
Public Hearing was conducted by City Manager Kyle Hayes.
Public Comments:
Allen Lee 5095 Maddox Street Beaumont TX
Spoke in support of expanding the hours of the public pools
Public Hearing ended at 1:58 p.m.
Consider reallocating funds from the 2000 Consolidated Block Grant Program to
expand swimming pool hours of operation at Alice Keith Park and Magnolia Park-
Resolution 04-145
Following the Public Hearing, Councilmember Samuel moved TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 04-145 TO REALLOCATE FUNDS FROM THE 2000 CONSOLIDATED BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM TO EXPAND SWIMMING POOL HOURS OF OPERATION AT ALICE KEITH
PARK AND MAGNOLIA PARK. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
13. PUBLIC HEARING: Dilapidated Structures
Public Hearing convened at 1:58 p.m.
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Public Comments:
Lillian Burleigh 3490 Texas Beaumont TX
Property#23 - 3495 Texas and Shed
Requested a six month extension
Amber Ford 1165 Plum Beaumont TX
Property#3 - 1317 Caldwell
Requesting 120 day extension to finish repairs
Allison Heider Law Office - 1900 Broadway Beaumont TX
Property#7, #8 - 353 Emmett Avenue (2 warehouses)
Representing Daniel Paterno to request additional time
Walter Kyles Jr. 3675 Blossom Dr. Beaumont TX
Property#11 - 3070 S. 4th (Commercial)
Requesting additional time; feels that he can rehabilitation this building
Tim Seymour 2012 Park Street Beaumont TX
Property#16 - 3210 Ogden Avenue
Recently purchased property and would like additional time to make necessary repairs
George Eddie Randle 2890 Blanchette Beaumont TX
Property# 10 - 1295 & 1297 S. 4th Street (Commercial)
Would like extension of time to repair one building and then extension of time to
complete second building after first building is repaired
Douglas Jones 1232 Euclid Avenue Beaumont TX
Property# 22 - 4305 Steelton (Metal Storage Bldg.)
Would like to move a house to this property at some future time;would like to remove
metal storage building himself so he could rebuild it at a future date
Judy Smith 8122 Smith Road Beaumont TX
Property#1 - 1995 Ashley and Garage
Requested additional extension of time; originally planned to move house but now
wants to repair house and keep it where it is
Pat Jones [not given]
Property#31 - 75 13th Street
Felt that this structure was not a dangerous structure and did not understand why
structure need to be razed or repaired; asked that this structure be left as is
Rousseau Jackson 4695 Taft Beaumont TX
Property#17 - 4255 Osborne (Front Structure) & Shed
Would like time to complete a comprehensive study to determine feasibility of
rehabilitation
Public Hearing ended at 2:58 p.m.
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Consider approval of 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 complywith condemnation
orders - Ordinance 04-052
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-052 FINDING CERTAIN
STRUCTURES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AND/OR REPAIR. Councilmember
Beaulieu seconded motion.
As part of the motion and to be included in Ordinance 04-052,the ownerorowners of
the following described buildings were granted 120 days to either demolish or repair
the structures and must execute a work program with the Citywithin ten (10)days of
the date of this ordinance and eitherdemolish or repairthe structures within 120 days
after the date of this ordinance.
#1. 1995 Ashley and Garage
#3. 1317 Caldwell
#7. 353 Emmett Ave. (Warehouse)
#8. 353 Emmett Ave. (Rear Warehouse)
#10. 1295 & 1297 S. 4th (Commercial)
#11. 3070 S/4th (Commercial)
#16. 3210 Ogden Avenue
#17. 4255 Osborne (Front Structure) & Shed
#23. 3495 Texas and Shed
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, BEAULIEU,
COKINOS, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - WISHED EVERYBODY A GREAT AND SAFE 4T" OF
JULY
COUNCILMEMBER COKINOS - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON - WISHED EVERYBODY A GREAT AND SAFE 4T" OF
JULY; CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLEAN
COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AWARDS THEY
HAVE RECEIVED; 7T"MASS HEBERT HIGH SCHOOL
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REUNION WAS OUTSTANDING AND THANKED THE
MEDIA FOR THE COVERAGE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
CITY ATTORNEY NICHOLS - NONE
MAYOR PRO TEM AMES - NONE
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Ronnie Falcon 229 Central Caldwood Beaumont TX
Spoke on behalf of his motherwho resides on 4815 El Paso and the flooding of her residence
for the past four years; concerned with the source of the problem as this is only a recent
occurrence and feels that the City should be able to correct this problem
Dean Tucker 2570 Laurel Avenue Beaumont TX
Would like to see the LaFleur incident tape and would like this tape made available to the
community
Allen Lee 5095 Maddox Street Beaumont TX
Spoke on behalf of Mrs.LaFleur as she was unable to attend meeting that her husband is now
home from the hospital and is still in poor health; feels that the Mayor should be held
responsible for the $500 ethics fine
Donald L. LaFleur Sr. 1167 Cartwright Street Beaumont TX
Voiced his continued concerns with the alleged brutality of the police department and wants
justice to be done
A. Ronald Bauer 32 Ave. of the Oaks Beaumont TX
Concerned about the flooding problems in the City especially in his area and felt that nothing
much has been done since the projection given by Judge LeBlanc and his advisors in January,
2003 of some work to improve drainage in this part of the City
Kerry J. Avie 1280 Saxe #226 Beaumont TX
Prayer for the city
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Open session of meeting recessed at 3:20 p.m.
Councilmembers met in Executive Session. There being no action taken in Executive Session,
Council adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Audio tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
Becky Ame , Mayor Pro Tern
Al
Rose Ann Jones, T M ,.,
City Clerk
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