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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN FEB 02 1993 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD FEBRUARY 2, 1993 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 2nd day of February, 1993, with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Andrew P. Cokinos 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 Absent: Brian R. Alter Mayor Pro Tem. Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Father Khanh Ho, Saint Jude Thadius Catholic Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Samuel. -000- Mayor Lord reported that Mayor Pro Tem Alter sends his regrets for being absent from today's City Council meeting. -000- Two Proclamations were issued: "National Sales Month, " February, 1993 ; and "Weather School Month, " February, 1993 (in appreciation to KBMT-TV, the Sylvan Learning Center, Mobil Oil Corporation, Saint Elizabeth Hospital, and GMC as community-minded sponsors of a weather education program for elementary school children) . -000- Kelly High School students Ford Englander, Student Body President, Bruce Jackson, David Punsalan and Raymond Meyers, in commemoration of Catholic Education Month, presented Council with a basket of cookies in appreciation for their support of Kelly High School and" all other Catholic schools in the area during this past year. -27- February 2, 1993 Citizen comment was invited on the Consent Agenda and Main Agenda Items 1-3 and 5-7. No one wished to address these items. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held January 19, 1993 ; Resolution No. 93-18 authorizing Texas Commerce Bank, Beaumont, to pledge $4, 008,875.55 in securities held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas-Houston Branch effective February 1, 1993 ; Resolution No. 93-19 authorizing First City Bank, Texas to release $170, 000. 00 in securities with the Federal Reserve Bank - Dallas/Houston Branch effective February 2, 1993 and pledge $170, 000. 00 in securities with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas/Houston Branch effective February 1, 1993; Resolution No. 93-20 appointing Gene Faires, Ben Orgain, and Steve Lucus with terms expiring December 31, 1994 and Gene Faires as Vice-Chairman for a term expiring February 2, 1994 to the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Advisory Committee; Clayton Weeks and Sally Stokes as Vice- Chairman to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee for terms expiring February 2, 1994; Rose Marie Owens and Chiyoko Hoffman to the Sister City Commission with terms expiring December 31, 1994; and Lester Volorie to the Commission for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect for a term expiring June 30, 1995; Resolution No. 93-21 authorizing purchase of a one acre tract of land out of the Hezekiah Williams, Jr. Survey, Abstract 57 from the Neches Boat Club for the appraised value of $810.00 for the Collier's Ferry Park; Resolution No. 93-22 authorizing a six-month contract with Fuller Oil Company, Inc. for Citgo brand lubricants at: $3 .16/gallon for 15W-40 Engine Oil; $2 .99/gallon for 30W Engine Oil; $1.02/quart for Automatic Transmission Fluid Dextron II; $3.23/gallon for Automatic Transmission Fluid Dextron II; $1.00/quart for Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F; and $3 .22/gallon for Hydraulic Oil; Resolution No. 93-23 authorizing an annual contract with Art Mail Presort to provide mailing services (stuffing and mailing of City services statements) for the Water Utilities/Customer Service Division in the amount of $900. 00 per month for basic service and $100.00 per month for additional inserts, when needed, with an option to extend the contract for an additional year; Resolution No. 93-24 authorizing an annual contract with Van Waters & -28- February 2, 1993 Rogers in the amount of $1.0175 per gallon to provide approximately 180,000 pounds or 16,500 gallons of sodium bisulfits for wastewater treatment at the Water Reclamation Plant; and Resolution No. 93-25 authorizing a four per cent (4%) base wage increase pursuant to performance evaluations for the City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Magistrate and rate compensation for the Magistrate to be established at $300.00 for the first session, $200.00 for the second session and $100.00 for each additional session in any one week not to exceed a total of $800.00. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 93-4 ordering a general election to be held May 1, 1993 for Ward I, II, III and IV Councilmembers to be held jointly with the Beaumont Independent School District and the Port of Beaumont Navigation District and ordering a runoff election if necessary to be held May 29, 1993 was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 93-4 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ON THE 1ST DAY OF MAY, 1993, AS PROVIDED BY LAW, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING WARD COUNCILMEMBERS FOR WARDS I, II, III AND IV; PROVIDING FOR PLACES WHERE SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE HELD; APPOINTING OFFICERS TO PRESIDE OVER SAID ELECTION; APPOINTING AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR EARLY VOTING; ORDERING A RUNOFF ELECTION IF NECESSARY TO BE HELD ON THE 29TH DAY OF MAY, 1993; PROVIDING FOR JOINT ELECTION WITH THE BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE PORT OF BEAUMONT NAVIGATION DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Ordinance No. 93-4 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 93-5 amending Chapter 28.21.2 of the City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances to delete optional twice-a-week garbage collection and increase the maximum number of containers for residential and commercial -29- February 2, 1993 use and amending Chapter 28.24.1 to delete the twice-a-week collection fee, effective February 28, 1993, was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 93-5 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES AND FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. After a discussion relating to the low percentage of households using twice-a-week garbage collection, cost effectiveness, impact of the recycling program on quantity of overall garbage collection, and commendation to the Solid Waste Department for the level of service provided and the control of cost and accidents, Ordinance No. 93-5 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: Councilman Nayes: None Cokinos Councilman Smith Councilman Goodson Councilman Samuel Councilman Moore Present, Not Voting: Mayor Lord -000- Ordinance No. 93-6 amending Article IV, Section 29-70 of the Code of Ordinances to include the definition of a INContract Wrecker@' and amending Article III, Section 26-40 to describe circumstances under which a Contract Wrecker might be used for the Police Department was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 93-6 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 29-70 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR CONTRACT WRECKERS AND ARTICLE III, SECTION 26-40 TO ALLOW THE USE OF CONTRACT WRECKERS FOR THE TOWING OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Ordinance No. 93-6 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -30- February 2, 1993 Ordinance No. 93-7 granting a zone change from RS (Residential Single- Family Dwelling) to RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Medium Density) for 1.51 acres located in the 3900 block of Howard Street described as Tracts 6, 21, 22 and the north and south half of Tract 14, Tax Plat B-2, J. W. Bullock Survey, Abstract 7, at the request of Bob Frederick, Lois Luke, Robert Lanier and Karen Carr was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 93-7 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING FROM RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING) TO RM-M (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-MEDIUM DENSITY) FOR TRACTS 6, 21, 22 AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH HALF OF TRACT 14, TAX PLAT B-2, J. W. BULLOCK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 7, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Ordinance No. 93-7 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 93-8 authorizing issuance of a Specific Use Permit at 3925 Howard Street described as all of Tract 6 and 21, Tax Plat B-2, J. W. Bullock Survey, Abstract 7, at the request of Bob Frederick was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 93-8 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PHI KAPPA ALPHA COLLEGE FRATERNITY TO OPERATE A FRATERNITY HOUSE FOR FOUR TO EIGHT MEMBERS AT 3925 HOWARD STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Council discussed Planning Commission recommendations for additional fencing along the entire north and east side of the property, the type of fencing required, and additional hard surface parking. Planning Director Kirt Anderson explained that City Staff recommended a wood fence begin near the front property line and run to the last proposed parking place on the site plan, and said the Planning Commission added -31- February 2, 1993 the condition that the fence continue thereon along the north property line and turn and run along the rear east property line. Mr. Anderson said he could not support the entire rear yard being concreted for additional parking. Council expressed satisfaction with the Staff recommendation. Ordinance No. 93-8 was amended and approved by deleting Condition No. 3 on the site plan requiring extension of an 8 ' tall wood fence along the entire north and east side of the property for 100 feet and Condition No. 2 relating to hard surfacing the area in back of the house for additional parking on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 93-26 authorizing a contract with APAC-TEXAS, Inc. in the amount of $371, 105. 00 for construction of a roadway at the City's Landfill to allow access to remaining cells was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 93-27 authorizing annual contracts for water meters for use by the Water Utilities Department, Water Distribution Division with Rent Meters, Inc. for 1-1/2" meters at $150. 00 and 2" meters at $210. 00; Golden Triangle Pipe for 1" meters at $62 .21; and O & R Utilities for 5/8 1lx3/4" at $25. 30 with an initial expenditure for 490 meters at $24, 151.20 and an approximate total expenditure for 980 meters at $48, 302 .40 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Goodson and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 93-28 authorizing an annual contract with The Lube Shop, Inc. at $17.90 per vehicle to provide routine maintenance (oil change with refilling of 5 quarts of oil and oil filter, grease chassis, lubricate hood and door hinges, replenish brake and power steering fluid if needed, replenish windshield washer tank, inspect and inflate tires, inspect and replenish battery fluid level, inspect air filter and windshield wiper blades, inspect PVC valve, and replenish transmission fluid level if needed) for City vehicles to include 120 automobiles, 45 pick-up trucks and 5 vans was approved on a motion Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -32- February 2, 1993 Mayor Lord announced that an Executive Session will be held following the Regular Session of City Council in accordance with Section 2 (g) of the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Staff of Legal Department, Chief Magistrate. -000- Councilman Moore commented that last weekend in Beaumont was filled with excellent and varied activities that were very well attended. He said one event had over a 1,000 in attendance and another over 1,200 which defies the thought that more than one cultural or entertaining event at a time will not be supported in Beaumont. He said this speaks well of our community, attendees had a great time, and hopes this will serve as an incentive for promoters to bring such activities to Beaumont. Councilman Moore announced that Beaumont's population grew this weekend with the birth of another son to Assistant City Attorney Tyrone Cooper. Mayor Lord, on behalf of Council, congratulated Mr. Cooper and his wife on the birth of their son, Tyler. Councilman Samuel echoed Councilman Moore's comments and said it was wonderful being downtown last Friday. He said the two events he attended were both excellent and complimented the Awards Banquet for City employees. He expressed surprise at the number of employees with lengthy tenure with the City of Beaumont and said that speaks well of the City as a whole and each individual department. Councilman Goodson thanked City Clerk Rosemarie "Tull Chiappetta, Community Services Director Maurine Gray, and Employee Relations Director Glenda Lundy, who served as Co-Chairmen for the Employees Awards Banquet, for the fine job performed and expressed appreciation to fellow councilmembers for a fine, productive retreat last week. Councilman Smith said she also enjoyed the Employee Awards Banquet and was also impressed with the number of employees having 20, 25 and 30 years of seniority with the City and also complimented the Co-Chairmen for a marvelous job of putting together a good program for this second banquet. Mayor Lord commented that there was a combined total of over 2, 000 years of service for the City at the banquet. Also, Mayor Lord announced that, probably, there will not be a City Council meeting next Tuesday unless sufficienth business items warrant adhering to the schedule. -000- Mr. Jerry White, 2465 Harrison, and Attorney Alan McNeill, 479 Pine, -33- February 2, 1993 addressed Council in opposition to the proposed acquisition of First City Bank by Texas Commerce Bank. They said this would not be in the best interest of the city because it will reduce banking competition and result in a monopoly with one bank having almost 54% of commercial banking business in this community, cause employment lay-offs, create another empty building, eventually reduce services and ask Council to consider publicly opposing the merger before February 12 when public comment will be closed. Mr. White and Mr. McNeill said they were not opposed to the FDIC sale, but that it is directed to a major competitor. Mr. Forrest F. "Ted" Posey, 3695 Edmonds, addressed Council again to request Sunday bus service to accommodate citizens needing transportation to church. Mr. Everett Alfred, representative of Kappa Alpha Psi of Lamar University, addressed Council to extend an invitation to attend the fraternity's first Community Achievements Award ceremony in commemoration of Black History Month on February 27, 7: 00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Mr. Alfred said this will launch their revolving scholarship loan fund for minority students in need, and some of the honorees will be Judge Cheryl Cooper, Judge Donald Floyd, Mr. R. A. Cook, Ms. Shirleen Cook, the Reverend G. W. Daniels, Mr. Gaylyn Cooper, Coach Cliff Ozan, Coach James White, and Miss Ester LaBrie. Mr. Alfred extended an invitation to Mayor Lord to give the welcome. Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall Street, addressed Council to comment on the recent Babbie Mason Concert sponsored by First Baptist Church and to announce that this year's Passion Play by First Baptist Church at the Julie Roger's Theatre will be bigger and better. -000- Mayor Lord congratulated Planning Director Kirt Anderson for his choice in a career change to Los Alamos, New Mexico as Facilities Planner for Los Alamos National Labs and expressed appreciation for his work with the City of Beaumont, the community, and his help to Council and said that he has made his mark in many places. Mr. Anderson said he has enjoyed working with the City of Beaumont, and the best part about Beaumont is the people, friends and acquaintances. -000- There being no further business, the Regular Session of City Council was recessed to reconvene in Executive Session. -000- I, Rosemarie Chiappetta, City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Texas, -34- February 2, 1993 certify that the above is a true copy of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Session held February 2, 1993 . Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -35- February 2, 1993