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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN OCT 09 1990 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HELD OCTOBER 9, 1990 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 9th day of October, 1990, with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Andrew P. Cokinos Mayor Pro Tem Councilman At Large Brian R. Alter Councilman At Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Mr. Johnny Roy of the North Side Church of Christ. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Smith. -000- The following Proclamations were issued: "National Disability Employment Awareness Month, " October, 1990; a "Certificate of Volunteer Service" was presented to the Mayor' s Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons from Governor W. P. Clements, Jr. and the State of Texas; "South Texas State Fair Week, " October 11-21, 1990; and "Children's Day, " October 14, 1990. -000- Ms. Mary Ann Boswell, on behalf of Woodmen of the World and Lodge 6177, presented a United States flag and a State of Texas flag with stands to Mayor Lord. Ms. Boswell stated their organization likes to recognize, honor and present flags to people who are doing things that are noteworthy. She said Mayor Lord has pleased them very, very much and is an outstanding person as well as an outstanding mayor as denoted by her recent invitation to attend and speak at the Conference of the Great Cities of the Americas. In accepting the flags, Mayor Lord said, "I can truthfully say that never has anything nicer ever been given to me than this. . .and from a lady who -255- October 9, 1990 used to drive seven miles out of her way just to see this flying, when I lived in Northern Ireland, over the American Navy Base, it means ever so much to me, and I thank you more than I can say. All of us revere these flags and join me in expressing our gratitude for this wonderful gift. " Public comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agenda. No one wished to address these items. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent Agenda and Main Agenda items. No one wished to address these subjects. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Session of City Council conducted October 2 , 1990; Resolution No. 90-224 reappointing Jeanne Mitchell and Lettie Lanza, with terms ending September 30, 1992, and appointing Janet Thomas as Chairman and Cammile Threadgill as Vice-Chairman to the Clean Community Commission, with terms expiring September 30, 1991; reappointing Ron Switzer, for a term expiring July 31, 1993, and appointing William (Bud) Leonard as Chairman of the Convention and Tourism Board, for a term expiring July 31, 1991; appointing Bessie Chisum as Chairman and Mary Jane Buttrill as Vice-Chairman of the Historical Landmark Commission, with terms expiring October 31, 1991; reappointing W. E. Wilson, Jr. to the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. 1, for a term expiring December 3 , 1990; and appointing Todd Freeland to the Beaumont Mayor's Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons. Resolution No. 90-225 appointing David McCauley, (animal control supervisor) Ingrid Fisk, (health department director) Dr. Edward C. Ludwig, (part-time City veterinarian) and Kip Kevin Lamb, president of the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, and appointing Elizabeth Pratt as an alternate member representing the Humane Society for one year terms to reactivate the Animal Health Advisory Committee as established by Ordinance No. 84-166 ; and Resolution No. 90-226 accepting a quitclaim deed from Beaumont Iron and Metal Corporation for 0.8151 of an acre out of the Noah Tevis League adjacent to the plant site for the Hollywood Street right-of-way. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Mayor Lord announced an Executive Session will be conducted in -256- October 9, 1990 accordance with Section 2 (e) of the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss pending or contemplated litigation: Bouillion et al vs the City of Beaumont et al following the regular session of City Council. -000- Resolution No. 90-227 endorsing the Babe Zaharias Awards Program which is expected to bring major sports figures from over the nation to Beaumont on December 5 for the presentation of the first annual Babe Zaharias Female Amateur Athlete of the Year Award, committing support and designating $25, 000. 00 for the program from Hotel/Motor Hotel Transient Room Occupancy Tax Revenues was approved on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None Councilman Alter, liaison to the the Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee, thanked Colonel Pate, General Chairman for the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Female Amateur Athlete of the Year Award, Jef Russell, Manager of the Convention and Tourism Division, and Bud Leonard, Chairman of the Advisory Committee, for launching such a project that he said will enormously impact the City of Beaumont at the black tie affair on December 5, 1990, at the Civic Center. Also, Councilman Alter thanked sponsors TCI Cablevision, Inc. who has produced a spot that will air over 500 times on cable television before December 5th, and for assisting with other fund raising ideas and American Airlines for providing transportation for candidates and invited guests. -000- Ordinance No. 90-60 restructuring the Historical Landmark Commission by expanding the membership to include three additional at-large appointees, making a total of 12 members, with representation by a licensed architect, a licensed attorney, a professional historian, a member of the Heritage Society, and a member of the Jefferson County Historical Commission, plus six at-large members, each serving a two- year overlapping term, with the chairman and vice-chairman to be appointed by City Council was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 90-60 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, SECTION 30-39 (A) (1) (2) AND (3) PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Ordinance No. 90-60 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -257- October 9, 1990 Ordinance No. 90-61 amending Section 20-34 of the Code of Ordinances to eliminate specific quotas in favor of a general requirement for representation of 16 members on the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board from management of hotels and motor hotels, restaurant operators, museum--attraction, travel, advertising media, Chamber of Commerce, Lamar University, Port of Beaumont, historical arts and entertainment, economic development executive of the Chamber of Commerce and at-large appointees, with two-year overlapping terms, and provide for the chairman and vice-chairman to be appointed by City Council was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 90-61 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, SECTION 20-34 (A) AND (B) ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Ordinance No. 90-61 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- A resolution authorizing purchase of Parcel 164-A: 0.943 acre of land out of the Hezekiah Williams Survey, Abstract No. 56, on the east side of Major Drive north of Dishman Road from Beaumont West, Inc. , Trustee, for the appraised value of $9,430. 00 and Parcel 166: 0.937 acre of land out of the Hezekiah Williams Survey, Abstract No. 56, located on the east side of Major Drive north of Dishman Road and Bluebonnet Street from Beaumont West, Inc. , Trustee, for the appraised value of $9, 370.00 for the widening and improvement of Major Drive in a project to be constructed by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation was considered. Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos questioned principle ownership of Beaumont West, Inc. Principle ownership was not known. Council decided to proceed with the agenda, and action on the resolution was delayed to allow Staff an opportunity to gather the requested information. -000- Resolution No. 90-228 authorizing purchase of 15 two-way mobile radios from Coastal Radio and Radar, Inc. of Port Arthur, for a cost of $883 .29 each, totaling $10, 248. 00, and 15 hand-held portable radios at $491.76 each, totaling $7, 376.40, from United Communications of Beaumont for use by the Police Department was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -258- October 9, 1990 Councilman Smith reminded everyone of "Sunday in the Park" at 2 : 00 p.m. , October 14th with Mayor Lord reading to the children. The activities will be planned and sponsored by Southwestern Bell personnel, the Mayor's Committee for Employment of the Disabled, and employees of Gulf States Utilities Company. (Councilman Goodson left the auditorium at 2 : 10 p.m. ) Councilman Moore said he was glad to be home after spending the weekend in Washington, D.C. at a T & C meeting and encouraged active participation in the Southeast Texas Fair. Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos reported a great Columbus Day Banquet last night that was very well attended. Councilman Alter received a call from Mr. Jim Allen at 866-3536 regarding excessive muffler noise from vehicles driven by young people "cruising" Dowlen Road on the weekend. Mr. Allen is concerned not only with keeping residents awake, but with the safety of the automobiles. Also, he requested that more trash receptacles be placed at Rogers Park to accommodate the extra trash deposited on Friday and Saturday nights. -000- (Councilman Goodson returned to the auditorium at 2 : 15 p.m. ) Councilman Goodson said he left the auditorium to call an acquaintance who was a former partner of Beaumont West, Inc. who said Mr. Bill Bryant and local businessmen and physicians are still the principles in the company. Councilman Goodson was told that Mr. Cliff Cavett, Beaumont West's accountant, or Dr. Thomas Killian would be the best people to contact concerning partnership. Mr. Riley explained that City staff familiar with the corporation ownership were not available for explanation. Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos accepted Councilman Goodson's information as sufficient to continue with consideration of purchase of property from Beaumont West, Inc. for right-of-way for widening and improvement of Major Drive. Resolution No. 90-229 authorizing purchase of Parcel 164-A: 0.943 acre of land out of the Hezekiah Williams Survey, Abstract No. 56, on the east side of Major Drive north of Dishman Road from Beaumont West, Inc. , Trustee, in the amount of $9, 430. 00 and Parcel 166: 0.937 acre of land out of the Hezekiah Williams Survey, Abstract No. 56, located on the east side of Major Drive north of Dishman Road and Bluebonnet Street from Beaumont West, Inc. , Trustee, in the amount of $9, 370. 00 for the widening and improvement of Major Drive in a project to be constructed by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -259- October 9, 1990 Mr. Raymond Egland, 3750 S P Road, addressed Council to complain that owners of property can only repair their own residence and must have licensed/bonded carpenters and electricians to make repairs for rental or property to which the public has access. After a brief discussion, Councilman Moore requested Council review the present ordinances regulating construction and reconstruction. It was generally decided that this would be subject matter for a future workshop. Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall Street, addressed Council regarding various subjects. -000- There being no other business, the meeting was recessed before continuing with the Executive Session. -000- I, Rosemarie Chiappetta, 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 October 9, 1990. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -260- October 9, 1990