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Home My WebLink AboutMIN OCT 08 1991 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD OCTOBER 8l 1991 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 8th day of October, 1991, with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large Brian R. 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 Councilman, Ward I Ray A. Riley City Manager Tyrone Cooper Asst. City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by the Reverend Don Stabe, Minister of Music at Cathedral in the Pines Christian Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Goodson. -000- Four Proclamations were issued: "Christopher Columbus Week, " October 7- 12, 1991; "Astronomy Days, " October 12-13, 1991; "National Firefighters Day, " October 8, 1991; and "Minority Enterprise Development Week, " October 7-11, 1991. -000- Mayor Lord announced an Agenda change. A Workshop begun at 1: 00 p.m. to discuss Agenda Item No. 1 regarding a list of projects to be included in the Community Development Block Grant Program will continue following Agenda Item No. 8. Agenda Item No. 1 will be moved and become the last item on the Main Agenda for Council action today. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agenda Items 2 through 8. No one wished to address these items. -257- October 8, 1991 The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held October 1, 1991; Resolution No. 91-253 reappointing Dr. Edward C. Ludwig, City Veterinarian, Ingrid Fisk, Director of Health, David McCauley, Director of Animal Control, Kip Kevin Lamb, Human Society liaison, and Elizabeth Pratt, Humane Society alternate liaison, to the Animal Health Advisory Committee for terms expiring October 31, 1992 ; Resolution No. 91-254 authorizing a License to Encroach agreement with Ronald L. Walker for a residence extending 2 .8 feet onto a 15-foot-wide utility easement at 7880 Weaver Drive, described as Lot 14, Block 9, Oak Lane Addition, Unit 3, with a 30-day cancellation clause for a one-time fee of $500. 00; Resolution No. 91-255 accepting water and sanitary sewer improvements for Lots 1 through 6, Block 1, in Highland Estates and permanent City maintenance contingent upon filing of the final plat complete with filings of dedication of all rights-of-way and easements shown required on the preliminary and final plats; and Resolution No. 91-256 accepting street and storm sewer improvements (Sunflower Lane from Bluebonnet approximately 443 feet north to a temporary turnaround; West Orchid Lane from Sunflower west approximately 280 feet to the center of the cul-de-sac on North Orchard Lane; and North Orchid Lane from the center of the cul-de-sac on West Orchard Lane approximately 122 feet south to and including the cul-de- sac) and water and sanitary sewer improvements for Lots 1 through 18, Block 1, in Gladys West subdivision, Section One, for maintenance contingent upon filing of the final plat with dedication of all rights- of-way and easements shown required on the preliminary and final plats. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-257 accepting the work performed by BoMac Contractors, Inc. for construction of the 1990 street overlay resurfacing project at a completed cost of $2 , 357,831.22, authorizing Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $49,847. 66 for adjustment of the contract estimates to as- built quantities and authorizing final payment in the amount of $117, 891.56 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -258- October 8, 1991 Ordinance No. 91-81 abandoning a 60-by-300 foot general utility easement adjacent to and east of Lots 138 and 144 of Block 13 , and adjacent to and west of Lots 145 and 151, Block 14, Herring Addition, lying between Sherman and Grant Streets, at the request of the Beaumont Housing Finance Corporation to facilitate the sale of two residences encroaching on the easement, was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 91-81 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A 60 FT. X 300 FT. GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT LYING BETWEEN SHERMAN AND GRANT STREETS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Ordinance No. 91-81 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Alter and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 91-82 adopting an updated service credit for employees' retirement benefits offered by the Texas Municipal Retirement system by advancing the base by one year to the period from January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1990 and provide for automatic adoption of future year's options on January 1 of each subsequent year was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 91-82 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ALLOWANCE ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ORDINANCE. Ordinance No. 91-82 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -259- October 8, 1991 Ordinance No. 91-83 adopting amendments to subdivision regulations in Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 91-83 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT PERTAINING TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 24-7, 24-8, 24-9, 24-10, 24-13 , 24-14, 24-15, 24-16, 24-17, 24-18, AND 24-31; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Ordinance No. 91-83 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 91-258 authorizing a contract in the amount of $66, 114. 00 with Cleveland Building Systems of Vidor for construction of a 30-by-50- foot prefabricated metal building to house two offices, an assembly room, storage space, a reception area, restrooms and shower facilities at the Solid Waste Management Landfill facility was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 91-84 amending Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances to delete references to rental of Solid Waste trailers to private citizens on weekends for household cleanup, due to lack of vehicles, was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 91-84 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, BY DELETING SECTIONS 28- 21. 10 AND 28-24 . 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT PERTAINING TO THE RENTAL OF SOLID WASTE TRUCKS TO PRIVATE CITIZENS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. After a brief discussion and explanation that comprehensive community group cleanup endeavors would not be affected, Ordinance No. 91-84 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -260- October 8, 1991 Resolution No. 91-259 authorizing a contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas to serve as third party administrator for the City's self- insured employee group health services to handle claims, utilization review, and stop-loss insurance coverage at an estimated total cost of $261,858.00 for Fiscal Year 1992 and to purchase life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (A D & D) for the Employees Group Health Insurance Plan from John Alden Risk Management Services at a cost of $98,424.00 for Fiscal Year 1992 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The Regular Session of City Council was recessed at 2 : 15 p.m. to resume the Workshop Session to discuss the list of projects to be included in the Community Development Block Grant Program. -000- The Workshop Session was temporarily recessed to allow requested citizen comment. Scarlett Rabalais, 1110 Branch Hollow Drive, Carrollton, Texas, apologized for asking to address Council early, but explained that she has a 6: 00 p.m. flight leaving Houston. Ms. Rabalais told Council that because of family illness and loss of employment, she established an enterprise known as "Hot Diggity Dogs" that provides employment for the handicapped and elderly. The businesses, located on Wal-Mart property in temporary buildings, now employs 456 people. She said Wal-Mart wants to take over operation of the twenty-four hot dog stands, effective October 19, 1991. Ms. Rabalais requested that Council support her business operation by adopting a resolution recognizing the outstanding job performance of the elderly and disabled at these establishments. The Regular Session was again recessed to continue with the Workshop Session. -000- The Regular Session of City Council resumed at 3 : 35 p.m. Resolution No. 91-260 approving seven (7) projects (Northridge Manor Housing Complex--Drainage Project, $235, 000; YMCA Affordable Housing Project--Renovation, $350, 000; Beaumont Community Foundation--Purchase and Renovation, $100, 000; Programs for Human Services--Renovation, $18,500; Cardinal Day Care Center--Renovation, $8, 000; Main Street Project--Downtown Revitalization, $25, 000; and Housing Authority of Beaumont--Reference Library, $25,000) to be added to the list of City Council approved projects to be included in the multi-year (approved -261- October 8, 1991 projects financed as funds become available to maximize use of available resources) Community Development Block Grant Program was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Alter. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Samuel requested that a Workshop Session be conducted to review the Personnel Policy for City employees to insure consistency, effectiveness and adherence to the goals established and to consider an internal evaluation and possibly a neutral, outside party to evaluate the Personnel Policy. Mr. Riley said a Workshop Session to address this subject could be arranged in about two weeks. Councilman Alter congratulated members of the Sabine Area Restaurant Association for a delightful "Taste of the Triangle, " and said the event was well attended. Councilman Cokinos asked for a reply to the status of action regarding the water tower located behind Fire Station No. 6 as soon as possible. Mr. Riley responded that his office will forward that information to Council. Councilman Goodson announced the next "Sunday in the Park" will feature Councilman Moore as the reader for the children. Councilman Moore announced the second community meeting in the South Park area will be hosted at 7:00 p.m. , Wednesday evening, at South Park Baptist Church on Woodrow and invited interested citizens to attend. -000- Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall Street, addressed Council to express his concerns for the youth gang-related violence occurring in Beaumont. -000- There being no other business, the Regular Session of City Council 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 October 8, 1991. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -262- October 8, 1991