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Home My WebLink AboutMIN SEP 19 1995 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 - 1 :30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 19th day of September, 1995, with the following present: HONORABLE: David W. Moore Mayor Becky Ames Mayor Pro Tern Councilman-At Large Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman-At-Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward 11 John K. Davis Councilman, Ward III Bobbie Patterson Councilman, Ward IV Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Smith City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Dr. John Pollard, Calvary Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Rosemarie "Tu" Smith (formerly Chiappetta). The Mayor and Council congratulated Tu on her recent marriage. -000- Mayor Moore announced that an executive session will be held in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code to discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: specifically, the City Manager, City Attorney City Clerk and magistrates following the workshop session. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agendas. No one wished to address these items. 252 September 19, 1995 The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held September 12, 1995; Resolution No. 95-241 appointing Walter B. "Buddy" Hebert to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for a term expiring September 18, 1997; Resolution No. 95-242 authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of$200.00 for repairs to damaged manway support davit to the contract for structural repair of one (1) 5 million gallon steel ground storage reservoir at Loeb and authorizing final payment in the amount of$10,025.00 to Zerl's Welding & Fabricating Co.; Resolution No. 95-243 authorizing acquisition of 0.3708 of an acre of land out of Tract 16, City Plat F in the David Brown League, Abstract No. 5, at the northwest corner of the intersection of Brooklyn and Schwarner Street for the appraised value of$7,000.00 from Mrs. Juanita Fisher for the Charlton Pollard Neighborhood Revitalization Project, Phase I; and Resolution No. 95-244 authorizing acquisition of Parcel 31: 0.288 of an acre out of the C. Williams Survey, Abstract 59, from George A. Dishman, Jr. and James C. Dishman for the appraised value of$4,200.00; Parcel 56: 0.032 of an acre out of Lot 9, Block 1 of the Wescalder Fig Acres Addition from Birma C. Castle in the amount of $26,195.00 (appraised value of $26,200.00 less improvements retained); and Parcel 57: 0.030 of an acre out of Lot 8, Block 1 of Wescalder Fig Acres Addition from William M. Williams for the appraised value of$6,400.00 for improvements to FM 364/Major Drive from Highway 105 to State Highway 124. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Patterson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 95-60 amending Section 20-21(e) of the Code of Ordinance establishing rental rates for the Fairpark Coliseum and barns at the Fairgrounds was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 95-60 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SECTION 21(e), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND RENTAL RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. 253 September 19, 1995 Ordinance No. 95-60 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 95-245 authorizing purchase of thirty (30) Epson Model 660C laptop computers at $1,950.00 from C & I Computer Services, Inc. for use by the Police Department and funded from the Police Department's Confiscated Goods Account was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Davis apologized if any statements made by him last week in discussing the budget and proposed tax increase appeared to be sharp and expressed appreciation to the Mayor for eleven years of dedicated service to the City as Mayor and Councilmember. Councilman Cokinos also referred to last week's meeting by proposing that the resolution changing a portion of Fannin Street to George Jones Place be resubmitted in the form of an ordinance. He said street name changes should be properly made by ordinance and supplied copies to Council of two ordinances that changed the name of a street. The City Attorney said the resolution is not unlawful or illegal, Council can act by resolution or by ordinance, but said since street name changes have been adopted by ordinance in the past, Councilman Cokinos presents a compelling argument for consistency. Councilman Cokinos contended the proper way to make the change should be by ordinance and asked that the item be placed back on the agenda as an ordinance. Councilman Goodson told the City Manager he has received correspondence regarding building inspections required for new businesses and delays in openings of establishments and asked that an evaluation of the inspection procedures and requirements be reviewed to see if there could be coordination of final inspections. Councilman Smith reported that she attended a Human Development Committee meeting in Atlanta this weekend and said they were told to rewrite policy for immigration, affirmative action, student loans and other issues that affect families and cities. She said the meeting was productive with very interesting speakers, but thought the most important message coming from the meeting was that the national deficit is being targeted as the biggest problem facing our country, cities and towns. She said more information is upcoming and there will be a thrust by the National League of Cities beginning in October. Also, Councilman Smith encouraged Council attendance at the National League of Cities meeting in Phoenix (November 28--December 2), said it will be a very exciting meeting with a change of format and recommended early registration. Councilman Smith reported that the October 1 st celebration for George Jones is moving forward. 254 September 19, 1995 Mayor Moore congratulated Parks & Recreation Director Luke Jackson and his staff for operation of the Sterling Center, said they have conducted a wonderful youth program this summer and concluded their basketball championship games this past weekend on the level of any high school or college game. He said there are some super players in the 14 to 17-year-old division and commented that there are volunteers every weekend helping with the program. Also, Mayor Moore congratulated Coach Garner of the Rockets team who had an activity at Central Park on Saturday. He said this is an undefeated team guided by two female coaches. In addition, Mayor Moore congratulated the Salvation Army on their grand opening and dedication ceremony and thanked the Jasper Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity of speaking at their "Leadership Jasper" function and for presenting him wirh a huge birthday cake that he shared with the participants at the Sterling Center. -000- Mr. Michael Williams, 5401 Gulfway, Groves, Texas, addressed Council to announce that members of the Sabine Black Network and the Beaumont Network have joined together to sponsor the 1 st Annual Golden Triangle UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Walk-a-Thon to be held October 28, 1995 beginning at Riverfront Park at 8:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 1:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Mr. Williams said the Walk-a-Thon will conclude with festivities and entertainment. Mr. Robert Lynn DeMary, 430 East Elgie, addressed Council to announce that the Pop Warner League is being sponsored by the Police Activities League and is playing on Saturdays at the Babe Zaharias at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Also, Mr. DeMary said the Citizens On Patrol Police Academy will begin in October with six neighborhood associations participating. Mr. Michael Williams addressed Council again to announce that the Honorary Chairperson for the Walk-a-Thon will be Olympic sprinter Carl Lewis and a press conference is being scheduled with him. -000- Mayor Moore mentioned his concern to the City Manager about the safety of the extension and drop-off at Riverfront Park, asked That some modification be made to that area to prevent a potential dangerous incident from occurring and said that the observation deck at Riverfront Park needs repainting and suggested that volunteers, service groups or teen court members might be recruited to assist with the refurbishing. -000- There being no other business, the regular session of City Council was recessed to reconvene in workshop session. 255 September 19, 1995 I, Rosemarie Smith, 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 September 19, 1995. Rosemarie Smith City Clerk 256 September 19, 1995