HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 15 1973 REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD MAY 15, 1973
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met
in regular session on the 15th day of May, 1973, with the following present:
HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor
Don 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
Kenneth Wall Assistant City Attorney
Myrtle Corgey City Clerk
W. J. Balmer Dir. Public Works
J. D. Martin Pub. Wks. Prog. Coor.
Earl Deland City Engineer
Willie Bauer Chief of Police
Dean Ransom Finance officer
Joe Impey Dir. Community Develop.
Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Trans.
Henry Engelbrecht Dir. Parks & Recrea.
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The Invocation was given by Reverend J. R. "Pete" Hendrick, Westminster
Presbyterian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Leroy Evans.
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The Mayor issued one (1) proclamation: "Life Insurance Week in Beaumont"--
May 13-19, 1973.
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The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 1973 , were approved on a mo-
tion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans®
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids
for furnishing six and twelve volt storage batteries for city vehicles
for a period of one year beginning June 1, 1973 , were received:
Beaman Battery Mfg. Co. $ 10,792 .15
Southland Battery Warehouse $ 9,173 .20
International Harvester Co. $ 12,408 .37
Golden Triangle Battery Sales $ 9, 051 .84
Golden Triangle Auto Supply $ 9,468 .20
White Tire Supply, Inc. $ 8 , 849.04
The bids were referred to the Acting City Manager and staff for study and
recommendation on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Coun-
cilman Dishman.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids
for furnishing one year 's supply of Sodium Silicoflouride, beginning June 1,
1973, for the Water Production Department, were received:
McKesson Chemical Co. $ 4 ,805. 00
Dixie Chemical Co. No Bid
Thompson Hayward Chemical Co. $ 51090.00
J. W. Jones, Inc. $ 4 ,805.00
Diamond Shamrock Chemical Co. No Bid
The bids were referred to the Acting City Manager and the staff for study
and recommendation 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, the City received bids on May 8 , 1973 , for traffic signal
cable for the Traffic and Transportation Department to be used for the
CIP Projects; and,
WHEREAS, Econolite submitted a bid for furnishing said traffic
signal cable; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted
by Econolite is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted; and,
WHEREAS, the installation of such traffic signal cable is a part
of the street project of the Capital Improvements Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid of Econolite in the amount of $7 ,199.40 be accepted by the
City of Beaumont, and the Capital Improvements Bond Fund be expended for
said purchase.
PASSED by the City Council this 15th day of May, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
MAYOR -
The resolution 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 received bids on May 1, 1973, for furnishing one
(1) 25 to 30 ton used mobil crane for the Street Department; and,
WHEREAS, Bill Banks Equipment Company submitted a bid for furnishing
a used 1966 Linkbelt Model HC77 twenty-five (25) ton mobil crane; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted
by Bill Banks Equipment Company is the best bid and should be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid of Bill Banks Equipment Company in the amount of $30,800. 00
be accepted by the City of Beaumont.
PASSED by the City Council this the 15th day of May, 1973 .
/S/ 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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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of May, 1973, the City Council of the City
of Beaumont received bids for furnishing the necessary materials, equip-
ment, superintendence, and labor for the construction of reinforced con-
crete pavement with curb and gutter, drainage facilities and sanitary
sewer facilities on Central Drive from Gladys Avenue North to East Drive,
and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont desires to reject
all bids received on said project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That all bids received on May 8, 1973, for furnishing necessary materials,
equipment, superintendence, and labor for the construction of reinforced
concrete pavement with curb and gutter, drainage facilities and sanitary
sewer facilities on Central Drive from Gladys Avenue North to East Drive
are hereby rejected.
PASSED by the City Council this 15th day of May, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and se-
conded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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Mr. Maurice Taylor, petitioner for the Central Drive project, addressed
the Council requesting that the project not be cancelled.
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Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing regular pit sand and
60-40 sand-clay mixtures for the City of Beaumont requirements for a
one year period beginning August 1, 1973 and ending July 31, 1974 , was
granted on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman
Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing approximately 600 tons
of Aluminum Sulphate over a period of twelve months beginning July 1,
1973 , for the Water Production Department was granted on a motion made
by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Dishman.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Rogers Brothers Foundation, Inc. , has tendered an ease-
ment to The City of Beaumont for street and utility purposes in, upon
and across property owned by it and situated in Jefferson County, Texas,
said easement being dated May 8, 1973; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the purposes of said
easement and is of the opinion that the acceptance of said easement for_
street and utility purposes is necessary and desirable and that same
should be accepted;
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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 15th day of May, 1973 .
Isl KEN RITTER
MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and se-
conded 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 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 Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas $200,000 U.S. Treasury 7 .75% Notes,
due 5-15-73, held under Receipt No. 60022 and $500, 000 U.S. Treasury 7 .75%
Notes, due 5-15-73 , held under Receipt No. 9885; and,
WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to pledge
with the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston $700,000 U.S. Treasury 7.00%
Notes, due 11-15-75; and,
WHEREAS, after this withdrawal and pledge of additional securities
the American National Bank of Beaumont will have sufficient securities
still remaining pledged to protect the deposits of the City of Beaumont,
Texas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, be permitted to with-
draw the securities above described from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas,
and to pledge the above described securities with the Texas Commerce Bank
of Houston, and a certified copy of this Resolution shall constitute evi-
dence of the authority of the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas,
to make said withdrawal and pledge.
PASSED by the City Council this 15th day of May, 1973 .
Isl KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman 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, Walter Crawford, a landowner in the City of Beaumont, and
the City of Beaumont are mutually interested in improving Coolidge Street
in the Calder Highlands Extension abutting Lots 1 through 11, Block 42,
and Lots 48 through 58, Block 42; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that said street con-
struction is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Beaumont;
and,
WHEREAS, Walter Crawford has agreed to place in escrow $13,197 .16
as his anticipated participation in said construction project, and the City
of Beaumont shall allocate $6,588 . 09 as its anticipated participation in
the said extension;
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 execute on behalf
of the City of Beaumont an agreement with Walter Crawford and the consulting
engineer for participation and engineering work, respectively, in the con-
struction of Coolidge Street abutting Lots 1 through 11, Block 42, and Lots
48 through 58 , Block 42, of Calder Highlands Extension, and providing therein
that the City shall allocate $6, 588.09 as its estimated participation, and
providing therein that Walter Crawford shall place in escrow $13,176.16 as
his estimated participation in said extension; and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix the seal of the City of Beaumont thereto.
PASSED by the City Council this 15th day of May, 1973 .
Isl KEN RITTER
MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman D-ishman 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, the Trustees for Sunlight Manor, landowners in the City
of Beaumont, and the City of Beaumont are mutually interested in paving
8th Street north from Washington Boulevard to Terrell Street; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that said extension
is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Beaumont; and,
WHEREAS, the Trustees for Sunlight Manor have agreed to place
in escrow $19, 800. 00 as their anticipated participation in said exten-
sion, and the City of Beaumont shall allocate $9, 900. 00 as its estimated
participation in the said extension of 8th Street;
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 execute on be-
half of the City of Beaumont an agreement with the Trustees of Sunlight
Manor and the consulting engineer for participation and engineering work,
respectively, in the paving of 8th Street north from Washington Boulevard
to Terrell Street, and providing therein the City shall allocate $9, 900.00
as its estimated participation, and providing therein that the Trustees
for Sunlight Manor shall place in escrow $19,800. 00 as their estimated
participation in said extension of 8th Street; and the City of Clerk is
hereby authorized to affix the seal of the City of Beaumont thereto.
PASSED by the City Council this 15th day of May, 1973 .
Isl KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman 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, the City of Beaumont and Gulf Coast Industrial Contractors
executed a certain contract on October 4, 1972, for the revision of the
intersection of Washington Boulevard at Houston Street at a total contract
price of $45,441. 00 based on estimated quantities; and,
WHEREAS, the sum of $37,225.50 has previously been paid to Gulf
Coast Industrial Contractors based on actual work performed; and,
WHEREAS, Earl Deland, Jr. , City Engineer, has inspected the work and
recommends its acceptance and the final payment of $8,375.50 to the contrac-
tor based on actual work performed;
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
contract in all particulars and does further authorize the final payment
of $8,375. 50 to the said contractor.
PASSED by the City Council this the 15th day of May, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and se-
conded by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, W. E. Hawthorne, d/b/a Busy Bee Taxicab Company, is the
holder of six (6) taxicab permits; and,
WHEREAS, W. E. Hawthorne, d/b/a Busy Bee Taxicab Company, desires
to transfer the taxicab permits to Larry Hawthorne; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont desires to ap-
prove and allow said transfer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That W. E. Hawthorne, d/b/a Busy Bee Taxicab Company is hereby given per-
mission by the City Council of the City of Beaumont to transfer six (6)
taxicab permits presently in the name of W. E. Hawthorne, d/b/a Busy Bee
Taxicab Company, to Larry Hawthorne.
PASSED by the City Council this 15th day of May, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and se-
conded by Councilman Dishman.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Mr. Eugene Ball, 3183 W. Crockett, addressed the Council concerning the
availability of summer employment- for youths. Acting City Manager Howard
McDaniel responded that there would b,2� summer employment for a limited
number of youths but that the Cite was 'ooking into the possibility of
utilizing some Emergency Employment Act funds to provide employment for
additional personnel.
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Mr. Howard McDaniel, Acting City Manager, reported that Finance Depart-
ment invoices show that the City has been receiving a 21� per ton dis-
count for buying Louisiana shell from Keown Supply.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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I, Myrtle Corgey, 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 May 15, 1973 .
Myrtle Corgey
City Clerk
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