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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN DEC 21 1993 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD DECEMBER 21, 1993 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session thic th 21c;6, dAy ot Decpm)�eX, 19: 31 with the following present: HONORABLE: Evelyn M. Lord Mayor Guy N. Goodson Mayor Pro Tem Councilman, Ward II Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I John R. Davis Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward Iv Absent: Brian R. Alter Councilman At Large Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by City Attorney Lane Nichols. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Davis. -000- Mayor Lord welcomed students from other countries studying at Lamar University under Dr. Sisk's program to City Council. She said it was a pleasure to have luncheon with them today and expressed a desire that they will "observe with interest a little bit of American government in action on the local level. " -000- Citizen comment was invited -�n the Consent Agenda and Main Agenda Items 1 and 2 . No one wished to address these subjects. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held December 14, 1993; Resolution No. 93-319 approving a Community Development Block Grant -318- December 21, 1993 program amendment to fund a special economic development loan based on criteria used by the City's Micro-Enterprise Loan Program in the amount of $5, 000. 00 to Ron's Grocery and Market; Resolution No. 93-320 accepting the bid of Texas Printing Company for printing of the monthly City Highlight's newsletter for the City's Executive Offices in the amount of $1, 602. 30 per month, totalling $19, 227. 60 per year; Resolution No. 93-321 authorizing a License to Encroach Agreement with Thurman R. Crawford, 299 Manor Avenue, for a carport encroaching 8. 0 feet a distance of 20.2 feet and a swimming pool encroaching 3.0 feet for a distance of 10. 00 feet on an eight foot utility easement on Lots 137 and 138, Calder Terrace Addition, for a one-time fee of $500.00; and Resolution No. 93-322 authorizing settlement of a lawsuit styled Jeff Chadney vs. the City of Beaumont in the amount of $40, 000. 00. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 93-323 authorizing conversion of all the outstanding Regular Rehabilitation and Neighborhood Housing Service loan accounts, for the period 1979 through 1990, to Deferred Loans, which would be fully amortized after five years from their origination date, to conform with the current Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program provisions was considered. Councilman Cokinos questioned the prudence of requiring life insurance policies by the borrowers to cover the loan. It was said by other members of Council and the City Manager that the cost would be prohibitive due to the age of most of the clients and those are the people the program was designed to help. Resolution No. 93-323 was approved on a motion made Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Mayor Lord recognized Todd Rogas, Manager of H-E-B Pantry Foods, who wished Council a Merry Christmas and announced that a Holiday Dinner will be provided at the Civic Center on Thursday, December 23, 1993, from 11: 00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. where they hope to feed about 4, 000 needy or lonesome people. Mr. Rogas said there will be entertainment that will include the Happy Steppers from Best Years Center and choirs from West Brook and Central High Schools. Mr. Rogas presented Council with -319- December 21, 1993 one of 2, 000 coconut cakes that H-E-B annually gives to community leaders during the holiday season. Mayor Lord said that more than receiving the gift, Council appreciates all that H-E-B does in the community and is looking forward to working with them at the Holiday Dinner on Thursday. -000- Resolution No. 93-324 authorizing an annual contract with Delta Security, Inc. to provide Guard Services and Event Staff for the Convention Facilities Department at $7.50/hr. for Guard Service Supervisors, $7. 15/hr. for Ticket Taker Supervisors, $6.75/hr. for Ticket Takers, $7. 15/hr. for Usher Supervisors, $6.75/hr. for Ushers, and $6.75/hr. for Door Guards for a total estimated amount of $73,830. 00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- - Public Hearing was called to consider the twenty-one (21) below listed dilapidated structures found to be in violation of the City of Beaumont's Dangerous Structure Ordinance, Article III, Section 14-50: 680 Avenue E - W. L. George, owner (22 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 7425 Black Lane - Sidney Chopane, Sr. , owner (25 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 10715 Black Lane - Joe B. Harris, owner (24 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 3145 Christopher - Poline Brooks, Estate, c/o Paul Bernard, owner (22 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 5540 Bigner - Sam Pradice, owner (23 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 655 Blanchette - W. S. Dickson & Aubrey, Jr. , owners (22 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 695 Blanchette and 1960 Brooklyn - Ross C. Watts, owner (23 violations each structure) , Staff recommendation to raze both structures within 30 days; 2180 Caldwell - Collins Estate, c/o Anna Hughes, owner (19 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 3076 Concord (24 violations) and 3076 Concord (garage) (8 violations) - Gwendolyn F. Harris, owner, Staff recommendation to raze both structures within 30 days; 3025 Crockett - Sarah King, Estate, c/o David K. Thomas, owner (23 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2790 Edmonds - Robbie Mae Dennis c/o Amina A1-Ugdah, owner (21 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 170 Fletcher - Ell Lee McKinney, Jr. Et Ux, owner (24 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1153 Gladys (rear) and 1157 Gladys (rear) - Eva Gums Roy Estate, owner (21 violations each structure) , Staff recommendation to raze each structure within 30 days; 1193 Gladys - J. A. Dickson, Jr. c/o Wm. S. Dickson, owner (22 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 3850 Johnstown - Donald R. Lewis, owner (22 violations) , -320- December 21, 1993 Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 1650 Leight - Gregory A. Pumphrey, Sr. , owner (20 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; 2060 May - Murphy Broussard, owner (23 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days; and 5190 Tyrrell Park Road - Hebert Dorsey, owner (22 violations) , Staff recommendation to raze within 30 days. The above-listed parcels of property have been inspected, are vacant, and have been found to be in violation of Article III, Section 14-50 of the Code of Ordinances. Notices have been sent to owners by Certified Mail and published in the Beaumont Enterprise. The eleven (11) structures listed below have been condemned by City Council and the owners ordered to either raze or repair them within specified time frames. Reinspection of these structures have revealed non-compliance with the Council 's order. The Community Development Division of the Administrative Services Department is requesting authorization from the City Council to demolish these structures in accordance with the Dangerous Structure Ordinance and charge the property owners with the cost of demolition: 2395 Avenue A, 2286 Blanchette, 1458 Concord, 2045 Dexter, 1670 Doucette, 1232 Euclid (shed), 2037 Laurel, 3265 Roland Road, 3265 Roland Road (shed), 2078 Tulane, and 3295 Westmoreland. There being no one to address Council, the Public Hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 93-83 declaring certain dilapidated structures to be public nuisances and ordering their repair or removal by the owners and authorizing the removal of certain other structures whose owners failed to comply with condemnation orders was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 93-83 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AND/OR REPAIR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. Ordinance No. 93-83 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Council extended holiday greetings to fellow Councilmembers, City Staff and citizens. Councilman Smith also reminded everyone of the H-E-B sponsored Holiday -321- December 21, 1993 Dinner at the Civic Center on Thursday. Mayor Pro Tem Goodson said that Mr. Forrest F. "Ted" Posey informed him he could not stay for the Council meeting, and asked him to read a short note, a quote from Edmond O'Neal, "Forever I 'm grateful for all the gifts you share with me, and forever I 'll carry in my heart my most precious treasure of all, the gift of your loving friendship. (signed) Joy to the World, Forrest Posey. " Councilman Davis reported a very interesting meeting this morning with leaders from the African-American community and Congressman Jack Brooks. He said that while the meeting was somewhat productive, he believes "a lot of what needs to be done in the communities that have a lot of need must be done by those people who live in those communities. " Councilman Davis challenged fellow Councilmembers to analyze the MBE program and try to meet those goals in 1994 for good of minority businesses. Councilman Moore stated that 1993 has been most interesting with a lot of accomplishments and new beginnings. He said it's like we're "on the cutting edge" in terms of the work being put forward. Also, he said that after 10 years as a Councilman, this year has been one of the most challenging and most fruitful for the community. He said that in every sector of the city, something positive is taking place, expressed a desire that 1994 will be a special year and asked that this Council make a statement in 194 "to serve everybody even better. " Mayor Lord said that the good things happening in Beaumont is because this Council cares a lot about every corner of the city and has been working to make those good things happen, and that "it's fun to be Captain of a team that works like this, " and that it has been a wonderful year. -000- Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 2880 Grand, addressed Council to express appreciation for being part of the Beaumont community. Mr. Todd Christopher, 650 Thomas Road, addressed Council on behalf of his brothers and mother to request that Council favorably consider the Workshop item extending Rolfe Christopher Drive to include a seven-block section near Lamar University after his father, the late Rolfe Christopher. Mr. Christopher expounded on his father's twenty-four years of community service and said first his father was proud to be an American, secondly, proud to be a Texan, thirdly, proud to be a Beaumonter, fourthly a proud Lamar Cardinal, although he never graduated from Lamar, and fifthly, a proud South Parker. He said it is very appropriate that Christopher Drive is located in the heart of Lamar University and in South Park. -322- December 21, 1993 Mayor Lord announced that an Executive Session will be held following the Workshop Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Marvin LeDay vs. City of Beaumont. Excavators & Constructors, Inc. vs. City of Beaumont, et al and Melissa McCarter vs. City of Beaumont. -000- There being no further business, the Regular Session of City Council was recessed to conduct a Workshop 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 December 21, 1993. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -323- December 21, 1993