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Home My WebLink AboutMIN JULY 09 1991 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD JULY 9, 1991 - 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 July, 1991, with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman-At-Large Brian Alter Councilman-At-Large Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Absent: Lulu L. Smith Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman, Ward I Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Councilman Brian Alter. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Goodson. -000- Citizens ' comments were invited on items contained in the Consent and Main Agendas: Mr. John Melton and Mrs. Pam Melton, 9350 Gross, and Mr. Jude Paredez, 920 Wisteria, addressed Council to express their opposition for the Solid Waste management plan, including one-time each per week collection of garbage, recyclables and yard waste, to be considered for action today. -000- The following items of the Consent Agenda were considered: Resolution No. 91-161 appointing the Reverend Myron Barnes to the Martin Luther King, Jr. , Parkway Commission, term ending January 1, 1993 ; and Resolution No. 91-162 accepting for maintenance a 185-foot extension of Easley Drive northwest to and including a cul-de-sac and water and sanitary sewer lines serving Lots 3-7, Block 1 and Lots 1-6, Block 3, Greenfield Village, Section One. -165- July 9, 1991 The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-163 adopting a solid waste management plan for standard service consisting of weekly separate collections of (1) household garbage in automated 90-gallon containers, (2) curbside recycling materials, including glass, newsprint, non-ferrous metals, and plastic, and (3) yard waste in plastic bags or boxes; and an option for residents requiring twice a week collection of household garbage in automated 90-gallon containers for an additional charge sufficient to offset the cost, expected to amount to about $2 . 65 a month was approved on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-164 authorizing a one-year contract with Beeco Sand Company for the purchase of cement-stabilized sand at $7. 65 per ton for 1-1/2 sack mixture and $8.90 per ton for 2 sack mixture was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-165 granting a 125-acre temporary soil disposal easement in the widening of Hillebrandt Bayou by the U. S. Corps of Engineers, a temporary dredge pipe easement and two permanent drainage easements for widening of the bayou and maintenance of Drainage District 6 's Ditch No. 107 crossing City property in the vicinity of the water reclamation plant, the landfill and artificial wetlands was approved on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-166 requesting the Jefferson County Sheriff to sell the west 45 feet of the south 93 feet of Lot 6, Block 1, South Blanchette Addition located at 1185 Bradley which was acquired through foreclosure in 1977 for taxes owed to the City and the Beaumont Independent School District was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -166- July 9, 1991 Resolution No. 91-167 awarding a contract to NIS Corporation of Inglewood, California, for furnishing and installing a CTV-90 automatic vehicle washing system in the amount of $20,900 at the Fleet Service Center was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-168 awarding a 12-month contract to Sourceone Environmental of Beaumont for furnishing laboratory testing services for the Water Utilities Department's Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program an an approximate cost of $11,429. 00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilmembers enthusiastically reviewed and commended the various events of the 4th of July festivities, including the parade, symphony, fireworks, participation by other cities . . . . . . "a Golden Triangle Day. " Councilman Alter mentioned the unveiling of the Desert Storm monument in Riverfront Park; congratulated Mayor Lord for serving as Chair of the National Conference of Mayors ' Committee on Arts Culture and Recreation Subcommittee on Tourism; reminded citizens that "Concerts on the Move" is scheduled for August 8th in Rogers Park with Jimmy Simmons Band and Orchestra providing the entertainment; and Sunday in the Park will be held July 14, 1991 in Riverfront Park from 2 : 00 to 4: 00 p.m. Councilman Moore mentioned old cast iron water pipes and the deterioration of the lines and requested a preventative maintenance program be established to replace the old pipes. In addition, he questioned whether the ditching program is progressing with the amount of rain we've experienced. Mayor Lord told Council that she has requested that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance requiring handicapped parking be provided at privately-owned places. Because the item was not posted for Council consideration, no discussion could be held, but she requested members contact the City Attorney if they would prefer the item be workshopped first. -167- July 9, 1991 Mayor Lord called an Executive Session, pursuant to Section 2 (e) of the Texas Open Meetings Act, to be held immediately following the close of the regular City Council session, to consider pending or contemplative litigation as follows: Edward Roberts v. Chief George Schuldt, et al; Wanda Kaluzny v. City of Beaumont, et al; Larry Lee Mandoza v. Officer Porter, et al; Hazel Fisher v. City of Beaumont; and claim of Gay Lynn Johnson. -000- Mrs. Delores Davis, 4292 Detroit, addressed Council to express her appreciation for the participation of Mayor Lord and Councilman Moore in the 4-mile "Walk With Jesus" youth parade held June 29th and to present them with tee shirts and caps and a plaque which reads "In recognition of Mayor Evelyn M. Lord and Councilman David Moore, with deep appreciation for outstanding leadership and tireless support in the Walk with Jesus parade, from Darlene Monique Parkinson Foundation, Reverend C. E. Davis, and Delores Davis, June 29, 1991. " Mr. Amos Smith, 3575 Franklin, addressed Council representing the Isetta E. Dunlop Child Care and Family Outreach Center, to request funding for the program through Community Development Block Grant. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall, addressed Council in appreciation for the various activities involved with the City's 4th of July festivities. -000- There being no further business, the regular City Council session was adjourned. -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 July 9, 1991. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -168- July 9, 1991