HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAR 20 1973 REGULAR NIEETING
CITY COUNCIL - CITE` OF BEAUMONT
HELD MARCH 20, 1973
BE IT REMEMBERED that t-h-e City Cuun-C-ii of tlae City ol'LE Belaaniont, Texas, met in regular
session on the 20th day of March , 1, 973, vii¢h the fol-lowiEg present:
HONORABLE- Ken Ritter Mayor
Don S, Cash Councilman, Ward I
George Dishman, Jr. Councilman, Ward II
Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III
Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV
Howard McDaniel Acting City Manager
Thad Heartfield City Attorney
Myrtle Corgey City Clerk
Joe Imi3ev
� I Dir. Community Develop,
Underwood Hill, Dir. Public Utilities
W. J. Balmer Director Public Works
J. D. Martin Pub. Wks. Prog. Coord.
Dean Ransom Finance Officer
Willie Bauer Chief of Police
The Invocation given by Reverend Harold Halcomb, North End Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cash,
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The Mayor issued one proclamation: Lions Clubs - "White Cane Day" March 24, 1973. Mr.
Ken Bartos, District Lieutenant Governor, Lions International, accepted the Proclama-
tion.
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Minutes of the regular meeting held March 113, 1973 approved on a motion made by Council-
man Cash; seconded by Councilman Evans,,
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
The following bids were r_eceit,,ed for furnishing one (11') 150 CFM trailer mounted tow-
type Air Compressor for the Watey Utilities Department :
1. Sabine Propeller q1 Marine Service Co.
Gasoline $4,400.00; Diesel 85,400,00
20 Automatic Pump & Equipment Co., , Inc. :
$4,210.00; alternate b4d $5, 150 00,
3. Heatley Equipment Coizipany, Inc, :
Gasoline only
Bids referred to staff and Acting City Manager for study and recommendation on motion
made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman Dishman,
Question- Ayes : Ail Nayes : None
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On a motion made by Councilman Cash; seconded by Councilman Evans, authority granted
to advertise for bids for foundation and floor work at the Nco 4 Fire Station located
at Gladys and Lucas Streets,
Question: Ayes : Ail' Nayes: None
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The next item on the Agenda was cunsideration of rhe recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission regarding Planning Division File 490-Z to change the zoning of
a 0. 742 acre tract of land in the H. Williams Survey from R-2 to R-3, the property
being located north of the Towne Oaks Npartments on the west side of Dowlen Road and
south of a vacant tract of land. Council requested reading of the caption of this
Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO, 73-22
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND
IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING
DISTRICTS AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY
CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF A 0.742 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE H. WILLIAMS SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 56, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, PRESENTLY ZONED -R-2- TO
"R-3"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVID-
ING A PENALTY,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS:
Councilman Williams moved denial of request; seconded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : Councilman Evans Nayes : Councilman Cash
Councilman Williams Councilman Dishman
Mayor Ritter abstained from voting,
Motion failed for lack of a majority,.
A motion was made by Councilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman Cash that the-Ordinance
be adopted.
Question: Ayes : Councilman Dishman Nayes: Councilman Evans
Councilman Cash Councilman Williams
Mayor Ritter abstained from voting,
Motion failed for lack of a majoiizy,
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Mr. Harvey Smith, Chairman of the Housing Board of Appeals, gave a report to the City
Council on the status of their work, Mr. Smith appealed to the City Council to exert
whatever influence they might have in helping to alleviate some of the dangerous con-
ditions that now exist with citizens i0ing in substandard housing such as bad floors,
plumbing, and roofing that do not protect some citizens from the elements,
Mr. Palmer, Environmental Control Direcror gave a brief report on the progress being
made to alleviate substandard housing condirions in Beaumont; and called on civic
groups for assistance,
The following resolution was introduzed and read.
R E S 0 L U T 0
BE !T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY Of BEAUMONT:
That rhe Acting City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute an agree-
ment granting to J. W, Jorcs a license to sei! conzessions at various c tyfaG'i1ltyes,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to same and to affix the Seal of the
City of 3eaumont thereto.
PASSED by the City Council this 20to day of March, 1973,
_ /s/ KEN RITTER
- Mayor
The resolution passed on a motion made by ConLcilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman
Williams,
Question: Ayes : A!! Nayes: None
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Me following resolution was intoodaued and jeaa-
RES0i, UjfGN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE-CAY
OF BEAUMONT:
That the City Controller, or his designee, be, and he is hereby, authorized to
pay Williamson Insurance Agency the slim of Two Thousand One Hundred Two and No/100
($2,102.00) Dollars for the annual b0ling of the public employee blanket bond and
3-D bond,
PASSED by the City Council this 20th day of March, 1973,
/s/ KEN RITTER
- Mayor -
The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash; seconded by Councilman
Dishman.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A R E S 0 L U T 1 0 N
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont and the American
National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, entered into
a contract dated July 1, 1971, whereby it was
provided that the said American National Bank of
Beaumont would pledge with the City Council of
the City of Beaumont certain securities in lieu
of giving bond as City Depository; and,
WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont
wishes to withdraw from the Texas Commerce Bank
of Houston, Texas 12,500,000 U, S. Treas, Bills,
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due 3-29-73, held under Receipt No. 11,7638; and,
WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont
wishes to withdraw from the Federal Reserve Bank
of Houston $50,000 City of Dallas Municipal Bonds,
due 4-1-73, held Under Receipt No, 59839; $25,000
South Park Independent School District, due 4-3-73,
held under Receipt No. 5984i ; and $0,000 Lamar
State College due 0103, hold under Receipt No.
60012; and,
WHEREAS, aftei these with&uwals the American
National Bank of 3eaumonr will have sufficient
securities pledged to protect the deposits of
the said City of Beaumont, Texas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
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That th,.-, .�Ijrerican National. Bank of Texas, be permitted to withdraw
the above -ibed securities from the Texas Commerce Bark of Houston, Texas and
the Federal Reserve Bank of Houston, and a certified copy of this Resolution shall
constitu�:', of the auth r4r-,,
Nat..-.2,'.' Bank of Beaur-lo-It.,
Texas, LD such i&;ithdrWVVa_J',S,
PASSED by the City Couincil this 200
/s/ KEN RITTER
- Mayor -
The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman
Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
Acting City Manager requested that Item #9 on the Agenda "Consider a resolution autho-
rizing the City Manager to execute a co-ritfact with the Beaumont Art League for a one
year period for two art buildings at Fair Park," be held. Council agreed to hold this
item for a later date.
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The following resolution introduced and read.
A R E S 0 L U T 1 0 N
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS:
That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute for and on behalf
of The City of Beaumont a lease contract with the Junior Chamber of Commerce;- leasing
to said Junior Chamber of Commerce the South End of the Main Exhibit Building—and-the
patio area of Fair Park for the purpose of sponsoring an outdoor recreation-shovr-for-
the days of March 23, 24 and 25, 1973, under the terms and conditions as contained in
said lease contract; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to said instru-
ment and to affix the seal of The City of Beaumont thereto.
PASSED by the City Council this the 20th day of March, 1973'.
Isl KEN RITTER
- Mayor -
The resolution passed on a motion made by Coun,Lilman Evans; seconded by Councilman
Cash.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
The following resolution introduced and read:
A R E S 0 L T
BE IT RES0111VED BY THE CIT): COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS:
That the City Manager be, wnj he 1 s to execute on behalf of the
City of Beaumont a lease contract with the Young Men's Business League of Beaumont,
Texas, for the Arena Area of the Fair Park for the purpose of staging a rodeo for
the days of June 7, 8 and 9, .1973, at a consideration of Three Hundred ($300,00)
Dollars for the three (3) days; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest
to said con-trac' and to affix the Sea"? of the City of Beaumont thereto,
PASSED by the City Council -,.his 20'th day of March, 1973,
fs KEN RITTER
Mayor -
lbe resol.-utlon passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman
Cash,
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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The following resolution introduced and read
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A R E S 0_1-_2 j --- -1 0
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY -C-OUNG11, OF 'KqE CIT�
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS:
That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of-the
City of Beaumont a lease contract' with the Exchange Clubs of Beaumont, for the Arena
Area of the Fair Park for the purpose of staging a horse show on May 20, 1-973, at-' a
consideration of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for the one (1) day; and the City Clerk
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 20th day of March, 19730
Isl KEN RITTER
- Mayor -
The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman
Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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The following resolution introduced and read:
R E S 0 L U T 1 0 N
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont and Miner-Dederick Construction Corporation entered
into a certain agreement to furnish all labor, superintendence, material and equipment
and to perform all work necessary to construct a new police and municipal court faci-
lity; and,
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 1 to said contract has been proposed, under which said
Change Order No, 1 certain changes will be made in the specifications to reinstate
certain changes which were previously deleted from the original plans and specifica-
tions in order to obtain a bid within budgetary limitations in the total amount of
$70,1M50;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the Acting City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf
of the City of Beaumont the above-described Change Order No. 1 to the original contract;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That 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 20th day of March, 1973,
/s/ KEN RITTER
- Maybr
Resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman Evans,
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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The f011owill.9 resolution introduced and -read.-
RESOLUT_10P�l
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Cl"F�? COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT:
"Heat the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute an agreement between
the State of Texas and local governments in the area consisting of Jefferson Cotrity,
Orange County, City of Beaumont, City of Port Arthur and City of Orange regarding the
preparation and maintenance of an urban transportation study; 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 20th day of March, 1973.
Is/ KEN RITTER '
- MAYOR -
The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash; seconded by Councilman
Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following resolution introduced and read:
A R E S 0 L U T 1 0 N
WHEREAS, Chapter 42, Section 42-4S of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont,
Texas, provides that City will pay all increased cost associated with the construction of
residential collector streets to the extent said costs exceeds that necessary to build a
residential street as defined; and,
WHEREAS, Section 42645 also provides that the City will pay the difference in cost
when a larger storm sewer pipe than adequate for a particular subdivision is required by
the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont desires to establish a policy for
administering said payments by the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the following policy is hereby adopted by which the City will arrive at the amount
to be paid by the City for the construction of residential collector streets when re-
quired by the City and the construction of drainage facilities when larger pipe size
than adequate to serve a specific subdivision is required by the City.
'The City shat' pay for:
Clearing in excess of 50, of width;
2 Width ,,-)f lime stabilization less than necessary for 26' face to
face of curb;
3. (a) All concrete paving costs less that necessary for 261 face
to face of curb;
(b) One inch of concrete paving cost of the 261 face to face
of curb width, said costs to be arrived at by dividing the
cost of pavement by six;
7.
4e dCLJI All inlet pipe costs less that required for 261 face to face
of curb;
When inlet pipe also sei-i—es as drainage pipe, items "4(a)
and "S" shall apply;
S. Drainage Pipe: Cost of the pipe only, required by the City, less
costs of pipe only that would serve the subdivision multiplied by
two;
6a 10% of the City cost shall be added to cover cost of engineering.
City will participate in the cost of projects outlined herein only when the notice
and competitive bidding requirements and all other requirements of the Texas Statutes
and of the Charter of The City of Beaumont are followed in arriving at a written con-
tract for said construction. Bids received must be acceptable to both the City—and
developer. If standard residential streets are being constructed by the developer
within the subdivision where the residential collector street is constructed, owner
shall make available to the City the unit bid prices of these streets. Items I
through 6 above shall be separate bid items on any project.
PASSED by the City Council this the 20th day of March, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- Mayor -
The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman
Cash.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The following ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Beaumont introduced and caption read:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-23
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 42-4S(c) AND
SECTION 42-45(e) TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY,
WHEN RESIDENTIAL COLLECTOR STREETS ARE REQUIRED,
WILL PAY ALL INCREASED COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SAID STREET; AND PROVIDING THAT
THE CITY WILL PAY DIFFERENT IN COST ASSOCIATED
WITH INSTALLATION OF STORM SEWER PIPE WHEN
LARGER STORM SEWER PIPE THAN ADEQUATE FOR A
PARTICULAR SUBDIVISION IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS:
Ordinance passed on a motion made by Cou�lcilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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The f011owi-D9 resolution introduced and read:
A R E S 0 L U T 1 0 N
WHEREAS, under the Assessment Paving Program of the City of Beaumont, the Public
Works Department has recommended Kingsley Drive from Ohio Street east to dead end be
paved under the Assessment Paving Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont is of the opinion that this
recommendation should be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT."
That the recommendation by the Public Works Department that Kingsley Drive fr6rh 'Ohl-6-
Street east to dead end be paved under the Assessment Paving Progralh' is hereby approved
and the Public Works Department is directed to prepare plans, specifications, and cost
estimates with reference to this project for presentation to the City Council,
PASSED by the City Council this the 20th day of March, 1973.
Isl KEN RITTER
Mayor -
The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman
Cash.
Question: Ayes: Councilman Cash Nayes : None
Councilman Dishman
Councilman Williams
Councilman Evans abstained.
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On a motion made by Councilman Evans; seconded by Councilman Williams, payment to the
Municipal Code Corporation for $1,596.70 approved. This represents the cost of 200
copies of Supplement No. 51 to the Beaumont Code of Ordinances and postage.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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The Mayor opened the meeting to citizens and Mrs. David W. Granitz, 940 Terrace Drive,
addressed the Council as a member of the Women's League of Voters in support of the
assistance to the Housing Board of Appeals,
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Meeting adjourned,
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I, Myrtle Corgey, City Clerk, certify that the above is a correct copy of the minutes
of the City Council. in regular session on the 20th day of March, 1973.
Myrtle Corgey
City Clerk