HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEB 13 1973 REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD FEBRUARY 13, 1973
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumuc,,nt,
in regular session on the 13th day of February, 1973 , with the
present:
HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor
Don S . Cash Councilman,
George Di shoran Councilman,
Calvin Williams Councilman,
Leroy Evans Councilman,
Charles V. Hill City Manaqer
Thad Heartfield City Attorney
Myrtle Corgey City Clerk
Howard McDaniel Administratcv,- �J:-
J. D. Martin Pub. Wks . Plno-,
W. J . Balmer Director �-,arks
Joe Impey Dir. Communit-y
Willie Bauer Chief of Polio--,
Underwood Hill Dir. Water Utllit,-Es
William Thomas.. Dir. Traffic -& Trans.
Dean Ransom City Controlla.-,.
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The Invocation was given by Councilman Cash.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Williams,
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The Mayor issued two proclamations: "Crime Prevention Week" --
11-17 , 1973 and "National Engineers Week" - February 18-24 , 1973 .
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Minutes of the regular meeting held., on February 6, 19713, were
a motion made by Councilman Evans and. seconded by Councilman Casif".
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : 'None
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In response to an advertisement previously published, a bid was .,-0
furnishing necessary materials, equip-iment, . superintendence, and lat.-or Lor
erecting fencing and gates on City property east of Pine, Street ,
Allied upp® & Erect® submitted a total bid -of $3 , 916 . 50 with an
bid of $4, 776 . 50 and included a bid check for $250. 00 .
The bid was referred to the. City Manager and stuff for study and
mendation on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Ccvuncillmaan
Evans.
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
That the bid of the -Reed- Company in the amount of One Thousa-rd Five hu,,--
dred Twenty. and No/100 ($1, 520. 00) Dollars - for the furnishing c-oc-, (1 )
air conditioning and heating unit for the Parks -and Recreation,
be, and it is hereby, ., accepted . by . the City . of Beaumont.
PASSED by the City Council this the 13th day of FebrtV-Iai��!,
_ /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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Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing cast iron and/or asbestos
cement pipe for a one year period beginning April 1, 1973, for the Water
Distribution Department was granted on a motion made by Councilman Williams
and seconded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing new tires and tubes and
for tire recapping, retreading, and repair service for the City for a one
year period beginning April 1, 1973 , was granted on a motion made by
Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following ordinance amending Art. IV of Chapter 41, adopting amended
street construction standards and specifications and making certain changes
in the general standards for street construction was introduced and read:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-13
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV, OF
CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 42-44 , ADOPTING OFFICIAL STREET
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1972,
AND OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS,
DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1972 , WITH AMENDMENTS THERETO
DATED FEBRUARY 13 , 1973; AND BY AMENDING SEC-
TION 42-45 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING
FOR ROLL CURBS AND SIDEWALKS; PROVIDING FOR
NEW STREET AND RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTHS FOR ARTERIAL
STREETS; PROVIDING FOR CITY PAYMENT FOR COSTS
OF PIPE FOR DRAINAGE UNDER. CERTAIN CONDITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CITY PAYMENT FOR STREET WIDTHS IN
EXCESS OF TWENTY-SIX FEET (26 ' ) ; PROVIDING AN
OBLIGATION FOR A SUBDIVIDER TO CONSTRUCT
ADEQUATE DRAINAGE: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT.
The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded
by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont and Pat Denby, Inc. entered into a con-
tract dated January 15, 1973 , for leveling up the Parks and Recreation Build-
ing located at 1870 Louisiana Street for the total contract price of $2, 350;
and,
WHEREAS, Henry Engelbrecht, Director of Parks and Recreation, has in-
spected the work and recommends its acceptance and final payment to the con-
tractor;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the City of Beaumont hereby accepts the completion of the aforesaid con-
tract in all particulars and does further authorize the final payment of
$2, 350 to the said contractor. .
PASSED by the City Council this 13th day of February, 1973 .
/sf 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, the City of Beaumont is presently incapable of servicing
certain luminaries within its illumination system within the boundaries
of the City of Beaumont; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the
City of Beaumont that an agreement be made with the State of Texas whereby
the State of Texas will maintain said luminaries;
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 enter into an
agreement with the State of Texas concerning the maintenance of a certain
illumination system within the city limits of the City of Beaumont; and
the City Clerk is hereby authorized to. attest to said agreement and to
affix the seal of the City of Beaumont. thereto.
PASSED by the City Council this the 13th day of February, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed 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, the developers of Rosewood Addition, Lots 16, 15, 14 , 13, and
part of 12, Block 1, have completed the street improvements serving said
addition; improvements on Ricki Lane consists of a six (6") reinforced con-
crete cul-de-sac sixty-eight (68 ' ) feet in diameter, back of curb to back of
curb; and the developers of said addition are desirous of having these im-
provements accepted and maintained by the City; and,
WHEREAS, the city engineer recommends that said improvements qualify
for acceptance for permanent maintenance; and. the City Council is of the
opinion that said improvements should be accepted and maintained by the City
of Beaumont;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE . IT. RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the street improvements, as above_ described. in Rosewood Addition, be
and the same are hereby accepted by the City of Beaumont and shall be con-
tinuously .maintained. by the said City.
PASSED by the City Council this the 13th day of February, 1973 .
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/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded
by Councilman Dishman.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS , the City of Beaumont has . applied-. for certain Criminal Justice
Program Grants concerning Police Community Relations and Research and De-
velopment; and, .,
WHEREAS, said Grants . have. been made available to the City and the
City Council is of the opinion that same should be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT- RESOLVED BY . THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That proposed Grants concerning Police- Community Relations and Research and
Development from the Texas . Criminal Justice - Council are accepted, and the
City Council does hereby agree to appropriate the sum of $14 ,500. 00 as the
City' s contribution to these programs—
PASSED by the City Council this the 13th day of February, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and secon-
ded by Councilman Dishman.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the . City , of Beaumont, Charles Hill,
has resigned effective Friday, February 16 , 1973;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That Howard McDaniel is hereby appointed.. to,- serve as Acting City .Manager of
the City of Beaumont, . said appointment to be affective from and after Febru -
ary 17, 1973.
PASSED by the City Council this the 13th day of February, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed- on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and secon-
ded by Councilman. Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that there should be two
signatures on all vouchers, bonds- and.. checks-. issued by the City . of Beaumont
out of its various funds, and is further of the opinion that a third person
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should be designated as alternate signor, so . that any two of the three auth-
orized persons may affix their signatures; - and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of- the- opinion that Howard McDaniel,
Acting City Manager, and Thad. Heartfield, City Attorney, should sign or coun-
tersign all vouchers, bonds and checks.. issued by the- City , of Beaumont out
of its various funds and that Dean Ransom, City Controller, should be the
alternate signor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT . RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That Howard McDaniel, Acting City Manager, . and. Thad Heartfield, City Attor-
ney, be, and they are hereby, , authorized to . sign or countersign -all vouchers
bonds and checks - issued- by the City of Beaumont from any- fund of . said City
and that Dean Ransom, City. Controller, be, - and he is hereby, authorized to
sign or countersign all vouchers, bonds . and-. checks . issued by . the City of
Beaumont from any fund of said.. City- as . alternate- signor, and that the bank
upon which all , checks - are . drawn- is hereby . authorized . to. honor , these signa-
tures. This resolution shall be effective- from and after February 17, 1973.
PASSED by the City Council this the 13th 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
WHEREAS, on the 29th day. of - October, 1971, . the City of Beaumont,
Texas, filed- with the County, Clerk of -jefferson- County, Texas, one certain
lien in the amount of $20. 50, including . all costs . of recording' . covering
Lot Number FIFTEENA15) in Block Number. FIVE . (5) . of, the . OAKWOOD -ADDITION
to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson-County, -Texas, which said , lien- is re-
corded in the M & L Records - of- said.- County . in Volume 1408 at-Page - 395; . and
WHEREAS, -Y. .A. , GRESHAM, the owner- of- said . property, . desires . to pay
to the City of .-Beaumont the..money represented by said lien and have same
released to them;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE- IT , RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That KEN RITTER, Mayor, be, . and he is- hereby. authorized to execute and de-
liver to the said- Y. .A. GRESHAM, a - release of- the above described lien,
for and in consideration of . the . sum,.of , $20. 50, receipt . of which is - hereby
acknowledged, , and the City- Clerk is hereby. authorized, to attest- to same
and to affix the Seal of the,. City-of Beaumont thereto. .
PASSED BY the City Council this the 13th day of February, 1973 .
Isl KEN RITTER
- MAYOR
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and
seconded by Councilman Evans.
Question: .,Ayes : Councilman Cash Nayes : Abstention
Councilman Williams Councilman Dishman
Councilman Evans
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Mr. Carl Kohler, Engineer, representing the Engineers, Builders, and De-
velopers Committee, thanked the Council for their favorable action con-
cerning the amendment of the street construction ordinance.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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I, Myrtle Corgey, Acting City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Texas, certify
that the above is a true copy. of- the -minutes , of the regular meeting of the
City Council held February 13 , 1973 ,
Myrtle Corgey
City Clerk
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