HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEB 06 1973 REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD FEBRUARY 6, 1973
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met
in regular session on the 6th day of February, 1973, with the following pre-
sent:
HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor
Don S. Cash Councilman, Ward I
Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III
Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV
Geo. Dishman, absent Councilman, Ward 11
Charles V. Hill City Manager
Thad Heartfield City Attorney
Myrtle Corgey City Clerk
J. D. Martin Pub. Wks. Prog. Coor .
W. J. Balmer Director Public Works
Joe Impey Dir. Community Develop.
Willie Bauer, Chief of Police
Underwood Hill Dir. Water Utilities
William Thomas Dir. Traffic & Trans.
Dean Ransom Finance Director
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The Invocation was given by Reverend Woytek of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cash.
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The Mayor issued two proclamations : "Sertoma Freedom Week" - February 18-24 ,
1973 and "LULAC Week in Beaumont" - February 11-18, 1973 .
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Minutes of the regular meeting held on January 30, 1973, were approved on a
motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on January 23 , 1973 , the City received bids for furnishing
gasoline for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont for the period be-
ginnLng February 1, 1973, and ending January 31, 1974 ; and,
WHEREAS, Gulf Oil Company submitted a bid for furnishing such gaso-
line; and,
WHEREAS , the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted
by Gulf Oil Company is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted, and
that a contract with Gulf oil Company for furnishing gasoline should be ex-
ecuted, and that said gasoline be purchased from Gulf oil Company under
said contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid of Gulf oil Company be accepted and the City Manager be, and he
is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont a con-
tract with Gulf Oil Company for furnishing gasoline for municipal purposes
for the period beginning February 1, 1973 , and ending January 31, 1973 , at
the unit prices specified in their bid; and that the City Clerk be, and she
is hereby authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the Seal of the
City of Beaumont thereto.
PASSED by the City Council this 6th day of February, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded
by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on January 23 , 1973 , the City received bids for furnishing
diesel fuel and lubricants for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont
for the period beginning February 1, 1973, and ending January 31, 1974; and,
WHEREAS, Union 76 Division Union Oil Company of California submitted
a bid for furnishing such diesel fuel and lubricants; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by
Union 76 Division Union Oil Company of California is the lowest and best bid
and should be accepted, and that a contract with Union 76 Division Union Oil
Company of California for furnishing diesel fuel and lubricants should be
executed, and that said diesel fuel and lubricants be purchased from Union
76 Division Union Oil Company of California under said contract:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid of Union 76 Division Union Oil Company be accepted and the City
Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of
Beaumont a contract with Union 76 Division Union Oil Company for furnishing
diesel fuel and lubricants for municipal purposes for the period beginning
February 1, 1973 , and ending January 31, 1974 , at the unit prices as speci-
fied in their bid; and that the City Cleric be, and she is hereby, authorized
to attest to said contract and to affix the Seal of the City of Beaumont
thereto.
PASSED by the City Council this the 6th day of February, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and second-
ed by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS , well pump #1 at Loeb has been rendered inoperative and is
in need of repairs; and,
WHEREAS, the hazard created to the public health requires immediate
repair of said pump; and,
WHEREAS , the emergency situation does not allow time for a formal
bidding procedure for such repairs and informal bids have been received;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to retain Layne Texas
Company to make necessary repairs to well pump #1 at an approximate total cost
to the City of $1, 900. 00.
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PASSED by the City Council this the 6th day of February, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded
by Councilman Williams.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid of Automatic Pump and Equipment Company in the amount of One
Thousand One Hundred Forty-Two and No/100 ($1,142 . 00) Dollars for the furn-
ishing of two (2) Hydr-O-Matic heavy duty non-clog sewage and industrial
submersible pumps, Model SL-150-M3, 12 HP. , 1150 RPM, 3 phase, 60 cycle,
200 volt motor complete with 15 ° of power cord and seal failure sensor for
the Water Reclamation Department be, and it is hereby, accepted by the City
of Beaumont.
PASSED by the City Council this the 6th day of February, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and se-
conded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following ordinance authorizing $3, 000 homestead ad valorem tax exem-
tion for persons 65 years of age and older was introduced and read:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-10
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE WHICH PROVIDES THAT
NOT LESS THAN THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE
ASSESSED VALUE OF RESIDENCE HOMESTEADS OF
ALL PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
BE EXEMPTED FROM AD VALOREM TAXES UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded
by Councilman. Cash.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
Mr. John K. Casey, 3320 Timberlane, addressed the Council with questions con-
cerning qualifications for this exemption. Mr. R. A. Webb, Legislative Chair-
man of Senior Citizens of Beaumont thanked the Council for taking this action.
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The following ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances regarding itinerant
vendors was introduced and read:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-11
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27-5
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTION
27-5 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 27-5 IN LIEU
THEREOF; DEFINING THE TERMS "ITINERANT VEN-
DOR" , "TEMPORARY" , yivD "TRANSIENT" ; PROVID-
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ING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;
AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and second-
ed by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
Mr. Jack Baxter, President of the Better Business Bureau, and Mr. C. L.
Sherman, also representing BBB, addressed the Council speaking in favor of
this ordinance but requesting more thorough investigation before permits
are issued.
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The following ordinance amending the 1972-73 budget to provide for emergency
repairs to the Langham Road Sanitary Sewer System was introduced and read:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-12
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER
12, 1972 , BY TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE
RESERVE BALANCE TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 92-D-4 .
The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded
by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, emergency repairs to the Langham Road Sanitary Sewer have be-
come necessary; and,
WHEREAS, the hazard created to the public health requires immediate
repair of said sewer; and,
WHEREAS, the emergency situation does not allow time for a formal
bidding procedure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to purchase from
Armco Steel Corporation 1, 940 feet of 10" Armco Truss pipe at a total cost
of $3 , 201. 00 and 11 10" x 6" tees at a total cost of $242 . 00, said pipe and
tees being necessary for said emergency repairs to said sanitary sewer.
PASSED by the City Council this the 6th day of February, 1973
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded
by Councilman Williams.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, emergency repairs are necessary to Langham Road Sanitary
Sewer; and,
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WHEREAS, the hazard created to the public health requires immediate
repair of said sewer; and,
WHEREAS, the emergency situation does not allow time for a formal. bid-
ding procedure for such repairs and informal bids have been received;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to rent a 3/4 yard
track backhoe from Tide Equipment Company at a monthly rental of $1, 350. 00,
said piece of equipment necessary to make repairs to said sewer; and be it
further resolved that the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to
rent well points from Griffin Well Points Company for a period of two months
at a total rental of $3 , 571. 50, said well points being necessary for the
emergency repairs to said sewer.
PASSED by the City Council this the 6th day of February, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded
by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
BE IT. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS :
That the preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the Fire
Training Tower, which is designated as project 11-B-03 of the Capital Improve-
ments Program, having been examined by the City Council, which believes the
same to be in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizenry,
be, and said preliminary plans and specifications are hereby, approved.
Authorization is hereby given for the preparation of the final design and
contract documents.
PASSED by the City Council this the 6th day of February, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and secon-
ded by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
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WHEREAS , Amoco Production Company and Jefferson County, Texas, have
tendered an easement agreement granting to the City of Beaumont an easement
needed for water and sewer construction in the current CIP Project No.
12-WU-04 , which easement is considered to be in the best interest of the City
of Beaumont and its citizenry;
NOW, THEREFORE-, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS :
That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute for and on behalf
of the City of Beaumont an easement agreement conveying to the City 0. 072
acres of land for underground utilities in the Wesley B. Dikes Survey, Ab-
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stract 17, in the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; and that the City
Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to said easement agreement
and to affix the Seal of the City of Beaumont thereto.
PASSED by the City Council this the 6th day of February, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and se-
conded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Texas Millions, Inc. has tendered an easement to the City of
Beaumont for underground utilities purposes in, upon and across property
owned by it and situated in Jefferson County, Texas, said easement being
dated January 11, 1973; and,
WHEREAS , the City Council has considered the purposes of said ease-
ment and is of the opinion that the acceptance of said easement for under-
ground utilities purposes is necessary and desirable and that same should be
accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That said easement tendered by the above named to the City of Beaumont be
and the same is hereby in all things accepted.
PASSED by the City Council this the 6th day of February, 1973 .
Isl KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded
by Councilman Evans .
Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Mrs. Marion Rienstra and Mr. Naaman Woodland were reappointed to the Library
Commission on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councl