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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 29 1990 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD MAY 29, 1990, 1:15 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 29th day of May, 1990, with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Andrew P. Cokinos Mayor Pro Tem Councilman At Large Brian Alter Councilman At Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I Michael Brumley Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by the Reverend Clarence Williams, East Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cokinos. -000- A presentation and update of SET, Inc. was made by Mr. Tom Lamb, Chairman and Mr. Jim Stokes, President. Mr. Lamb spoke relative to recent merger developments to form the Southeast Texas Economic Development Council for our community. Mr. Stokes elaborated further on the reorganization of this regional economic development arm based on population with seven representatives from Beaumont, two from Hardin County, three from Orange County, three from Port Arthur, and two from Mid-Jefferson County, plus five officers of SET, Inc. for a total of twenty-two members. Mr. Stokes will supervise the paid staff and oversee implementation of the Southeast Texas Economic Development Council program of work He also discussed their goals and objectives, budget, and prospects. Continental Airlines is considering construction of a repair facility in the Golden Triangle that would create approximately 5, 000 jobs. -000- Mayor Lord announced that an Executive Session will be conducted in accordance with Section 2 (e) of the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss pending or contemplated litigation immediately following the Regular City Council Session and prior to the Workshop Session. -127- May 29, 1990 Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agenda items. No one wished to address these items. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council sessions held May 15, 1990 and May 22, 1990; Resolution No. 90-97 appointing Sharon Boutte to the Beaumont Advisory Commission for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect for a term expiring June 30, 1990; Phillip J. Grundy to the Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Review for a term expiring May 31, 1992 ; Herman Rogers to the Community Development Block Grant Citizens Advisory Commission for a term expiring May 31, 1992 ; and Helen McCarty to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Board for a term expiring May 31, 1992 ; and Resolution No. 90-98 authorizing purchase of an electronic directional tracking system for the Police Department from Audio Intelligence Devices of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in the amount of $22, 537. 00. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 90-31 granting a specific use permit for conversion of a helistop into a heliport as requested by St. Elizabeth Hospital on the roof of its north parking garage in the 2900 block of North Street, subject to conditions that the hospital complete a notice of landing area proposal for submission to the FAA and obtain FAA approval in the form of a letter of no objection, was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 90-31 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING HELISTOP TO THAT OF A HELIPORT FOR ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL LOCATED ATOP THE NORTH PARKING GARAGE IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF NORTH STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Ordinance No. 90-31 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -128- May 29, 1990 Ordinance No. 90-32 authorizing a two-year extension of a temporary specific use permit for a heliport on the northeast corner of Liberty Avenue and 15th Street to St. Elizabeth Hospital, subject to the hospital obtaining FAA approval in the form of a new letter of no objection and that they follow and adhere to the guidelines of the Helicopter Association International regarding the control of noise, dust and vibration was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 90-32 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 89- 30 WHICH GRANTED A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A HELIPORT AT FIFTEENTH STREET AND LIBERTY AVENUE FOR ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, LOCATED AT BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Ordinance No. 90-32 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 90-33 establishing a policy with regard to Council- appointed boards and commissions providing for Council to appoint one of its members to serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of each appointed board or commission, providing for appointment of a chairman and vice chairman for each board and commission, adopt attendance regulations that would deem automatic resignation of any member who fails to attend three regular meetings in succession or fails to attend at least 60% of the regular meetings, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to monitor attendance at meetings, maintain records, and inform Council of automatic resignations under the policy was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 90-33 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT BY ADDING SECTION 2-53 TO PROVIDE FOR COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. Concern was expressed by Councilman Samuel that the proposed ordinance was too stringent on attendance as many appointees might not be able to obtain time off from work or have extenuating circumstances that would prevent the attendance required under the proposed ordinance. Mayor Lord and Councilmen Alter and Brumley felt that those appointed to City boards and commissions should be expected to give the full amount required to do the job they have accepted and the appointment is meant to be more than an honorary position. After a lengthy discussion relative to attendance requirements, -129- May 29, 1990 automatic resignation, prior notice of inability to attend meetings, and periodic attendance reviews, a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Brumley to table action until a future date failed to pass. Question: Ayes: Councilman Mayor Lord Alter Councilman Cokinos Councilman Councilman Samuel Smith Councilman Moore Councilman Brumley Ordinance No. 90-33 was approved by amending the attendance requirement to state that "Any appointed member of any board or commission who fails to attend three (3) regular meetings in succession without notifying the chairman in advance or who does not attend at least sixty (60) percent of the regularly scheduled board meetings in a twelve-month period will be considered to have automatically resigned from the board or commission, " on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: Councilman Nayes: Mayor Lord Cokinos Councilman Councilman Alter Smith Councilman Councilman Brumley Samuel Councilman Moore -000- Resolution No. 90-99 endorsing the Beaumont Housing Authority's Application for Disposition of Neches Park Homes with the Department of Housing and Urban Development involving construction of 150 new public housing units subject to the sites being convenient to public transportation, vehiclular traffic and to places of employment which provide a range of jobs for low-income workers, sites accessible to public school, to churches of various denominations and medical and health facilities, local commercial/retail facilities, to public utilities and to social and recreational facilities, and that in relocation consideration should be given to locating at least fifty (50) replacement units in an environmentally acceptable area of Census Tract 17, where Neches Park Homes is currently located, was considered. After a lengthy discussion regarding relocation, Resolution No. 90-99 was approved and relocation considerations amended to state, "If acceptable to the Court and to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City of Beaumont would prefer to locate a minimum of fifty (50) replacement units in an environmentally acceptable area of Census Tract 17, where Neches Park Homes is currently located, " on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -130- May 29, 1990 Resolution No. 90-100 authorizing execution of an agreement to provide transfer of ownership of Southern Pacific Steam Locomotive Number 975 (donated to the City by Southern Pacific in 1957 for display in Central Park) to the Austin Steam Train Association for rehabilitation and preservation as a monument to the history of railroading in Texas, and if practicable, restore to Federal Railway Administration standards for operation in excursion service in Texas was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 90-101 approving Official Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement for the sale and distribution of $5 million in certificates of obligation with proceeds to be used to finance the City's major street rehabilitation program and the obligation retired from proceeds of the street user fee was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None Resolution No. 90-102 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 90-103 authorizing sale of a lot at 670 Wall Street identified as Lot 468, Block 62 , of the Beaumont Addition, to the East Mount Olive Baptist Church in the amount of $2,550. 00 to be used for construction and development of a 50-unit residential care facility for senior citizens and handicapped was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Cokinos acknowledged and complimented the efforts of the Red Cross in aiding the victims of the recent flooding in Liberty County. Councilman Smith complimented Councilman Brumley on a marvelous Concert in the Park last week at Rogers Park. Councilman Brumley expressed appreciation and thanked the Parks and Recreation Departments for the excellent condition of the park and the great job of assisting the setup for the concert. Councilman Samuel complimented the recent Concert in the Park and expressed a concern brought to his attention. He said some citizens are concerned about the possibility of a vicious dog becoming a problem because pets are allowed at the concerts. Councilman Brumley said that -131- May 29, 1990 concern has been discussed with the Police Department. Councilman Moore questioned street repairs on Sarah and Lavaca Streets. The concrete streets are being repaired with asphalt that does not adhere properly. Mayor Lord commended those responsible for the reception honoring former Mayor Maurice Meyers and Councilman Bob Lee, Jr. She reported that she has been extremely busy cutting ribbons, welcoming conventions, making speeches, etc. on behalf of Beaumont. Councilman Alter congratulated Councilman Moore for his recent appointment to the American Council of Young Political Leaders and attendance at the briefing session in Washington D.C. -000- Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall Street, addressed Council to express his pleasure in the East Mount Olive Baptist Church receiving award of the sale of City property and commented about the memorial ceremony for deceased Police Officer Paul Hulsey and the need for helping his children. -000- There being no other business, the meeting was recessed before conducting an Executive Session. -000- Council decided to cancel the scheduled Workshop Session. -000- I, Barbara Liming, Deputy 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 29, 1990. Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk -132- May 29, 1990