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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 29 1973 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONI' HELD MAY 29, 1973 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of The City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session on the 29th 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 It rtle Corgey City Clerk Kenneth Wall City Attorney Joe Impey Dir. Community Develop. W. J. Balmer Dir. Public Works J. D. Martin Pub. Wks. Prog. Coord. Earl Deland City Engineer Clyde Rush Asst. Chief of Police Lane Nichols Asst. City Attorney Dean Ransom Finance Officer Eddie Whitne,ll Dir. Traffic & Transp. -000- The Invocation was given by Councilman Cash. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dishman. -000- The Mayor issued two Proclamations: "Western Week in Beaumont," week of June 4th through June 9th; accepted by Mr. Clinton Harris, Rodeo Chairman, and the month of June, 1973, "Weight Watchers in Beaumont" accepted by Pairs. Lila Simpson and Mrs. Helen Mikeska. -000- Minutes of Regular Meeting held May 22, 1973 approved on a motion made by Councilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on May 15, 1973, the City received bids for furnishing sodium silicofluo- ride for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont for the period beginning June 1, 1973 and ending May 31, 1974; and, WHEREAS, McKesson Chemical Company submitted a bid for furnishing sodium siloco- fluoride; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by McKesson Chemical Company is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted, and that a contract with McKesson Chemical Company for furnishing sodium silicofluoride should be executed and that the said sodium silicofluoride should be purchased from McKesson Chemical Com- pany under said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEATUMN ": That the bid of McKesson Chemical Company be accepted and the Acting City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont-a contract with McKesson Chemical Company for furnishing sodium silicofluoride for municipal purposes for the period beginning June 1, 1973 and ending May 31,:_1974, at the unit price as quoted in their bid; and 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 29th day of May, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER - Mayor - The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman. Cash; seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution introduced and read: A R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont received bids on May 22, 1973, for an official-city depository for the period beginning July 1, 1973 and ending September 30;~,1,975; anal-: WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the application submitted° by the American National Bank of Beaumont offers favorable terms and conditions for the City and should be accepted; 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 a Depository Agreement with the American National Bank of Beaumont for the period beginning July 1, 1973 and ending September 30, 1975, in accordance with.the terms stated in its application, and that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to same and to affix the seal of the City thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 29th day of May, 1973. /s/ KEN BITTER - Mayor - The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans; seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None Mayor Ritter recognized Mr. W. W. Phillips, Jr. , President of American National Bank, who expressed his appreciation to the Council for naming the American National Bank as the Bank Depository for the next 27 months. -000- The following resolution introduced and read: A R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on May 15, 1973, the City received bids for furnishing batteries for municipal purposes for the City of Beaumont for the period beginning June 1, 1973 and ending May 31, 1974; and, WHEREAS, White Tire Supply, Inc. submitted a bid for furnishing batteries; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by White Tire Supply, Inc. is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted, and that a contract with White Tire Supply, Inc for furnishing batteries should be executed and that the said batteries should be purchased from White Tire Supply, Inc under said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY IFE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of White Tire Supply, Inc. be accepted and the Acting City Manager be, and -2- he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont a contract with White Tire Supply, Inc. for furnishing batteries for municipal purposes for the period beginning June 1, 1973 and ending May 31, 1974, at the prices as quoted in their bid; and 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 29th day of May, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER - Mayor - Cn a motion made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilman Evans, authorization was given for settlement in amount of $8,849.04, to White Tire Supply, Inc. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution introduced and read: A R E S 0 L U T I 0 N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute a Permit for Sears Roebuck and Company to install, maintain, operate, replace or remove an intercom cable across Liberty Avenue and Laurel Avenue in the City of Beaumont, according to conditions set forth in said Permit. PASSED by the City Council this the 29th day of May, 1973. /s/ ITT RITTER - Mayor - The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution introduced and read: A R E S 0 L U T I 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 cer- tain securities in lieu of giving bond as City Depository; and, WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to withdraw the following securities from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: $ 50,000 Wichita Falls G/O 5.00%, due 6-1-73, held under Receipt No. 59961 10,000 Corpus Christi ISD 4.00%, due 6-1-73, held under Receipt No. 60014 25,000 Harris Co. Juvenile Home 5.00%, due 6-10-73, held under Receipt No. 60015 The total above securities being withdrawn being in the sum of $85,000; and, WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to withdraw the following . securities from the First National Bank of Dallas, Texas: $ 40,000 Arlington WW/SS Rev. 4.00% Bonds due 6-1-73, held under Receipt No. 001506 (228765) The total above securities being withdrawn being in the sum. of $40,000; and, WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to withdraw the following securities from the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston., Texas -3- $ 150,000 U.S. Treas. 6.75% Bonds, due 2-15-93 held under Receipt No. 119247 1,000,000 U.S. Treas. 6.75% Bonds, due 2-15-93 held under Receipt No. 119439 2,800,000 U.S. Treas. 6.75% Bond, due 2-15-93 held under Receipt No. 120618 700,000 U.S. Treas. 7.00% Note, due 11-15-75 The total above securities being withdrawn being in the sun of $4,650,000; and, WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to pledge the following securities with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: $ 120,000 Dallas WW/SS Rev. 4.90% due 4-1-85 300,000 Arlington, Tex. I.S.D. 5.50%, due 4-15-85 100,000 Arlington, Tex. I.S.D. 5.50%, due 4-15-86 200,000 Houston Wtr. Sys. Rev. 5.75%, due 12-1-89 200,000 Houston Wtr. Sys. Rev. 5.75%, due 12-1-91 The total above securities being pledged being in the sum of $920,000; anal, WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to pledge the following securities with the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston, Texas: $ 350,000 U.S. Treas. 6.00% Notes, due 11-15-78 3,000,000 U.S. Treas. 4.125% Bonds, due 11-15-73 The total :above securities being pledged being in the sum of $3,350,000; and WHEREAS, after said withdrawals and pledges, the American National Bank of Beaumont will have sufficient securities still remaining 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: That the AmL rican National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, be permitted to withdraw the securities above described from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the First National Bank of Dallas, Texas, and the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston, Texas, and to pledge the above described securities with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston, Texas, and a certified copy of this Resolution shall constitute evidence of the authority of the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, to make said withdrawals and pledges. PASSED by the City Council this the 29th day of May, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER - Mayor - The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans; seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution introduced and read: A R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Central City Development Corporation, a private corporation organized to promote the development of downtown Beaumont, has proposed to retain a team of nationally prominent urban planning consultants to prepare a master development plan for the down- town area of Beaumont; and, WHEREAS, these consultants will prepare a development plan that will include a private sector development plan of projects which can be packaged, financed and imple- mented; a public sector development plan consisting of projects which can be funded by various local and state public agencies; and a long range master plan to set forth long range development policies; and, WHEREAS, the total cost of the planning effort will be $222,300.00; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the City of Beaumont will derive great benefits from said plan and should participate financially in the planning project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITE' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf -4- of the City of Beaumont a separate contract with Central City Development Corporation providing for financial participation by the City of Beaumont in_said.planning effort, at a total cost to the City of Beaumont not to exceed- $75,000.00; and the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to same and to affix the seal of the City thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 29th day of May, 1973. js/ KEN RITTER - Mayor - The resolution passed on a motion made by Councilman 'Dishman; seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes None Mayor Ritter recognized Mr. Ed Stedman, representing the Central City Development Corp. , who thanked the City for its participation and gave a brief statement concerning the economic aspects of this group. -000- The following caption of Ordinance amending the budget of the City of Beaumont, adopted September 12, 1972, introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-39 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 12, 1972, FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1972, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1973, BY APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $75,000 FROM UNAP- PROPRIATED RESERVES TO THE CONTINGENCY FUND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CITY PARTICI- PATION WITH CENTRAL CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPOR- ATION IN A PLANNING EFFORT FOR THE DOWNTTOOWN AREA OF BEAUMONT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Ordinance adopted on a motion made by Councilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following caption of Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 73-32 passed April 17, 1973, introduced and read: ORDINANCE 73-41 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 73-32 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ON THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 1973; AND ORDERING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO RETURN ALL PITIES PAID IN UNDER SAID ORDINANCE AS PAYMENT FOR THE PAVING OF CENTRAL DRIVE FROM GLADYS AVENUE NORTH TO EAST DRIVE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Ordinance adopted on a motion made by Councilman Cash; seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -5- The following resolution introduced and read: A R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, in December, 1971, Beaumont City Lines, Inc. , notified the City of Beaumont that it could no longer provide bus service to the citizens of said"City; and, WHEREAS, the City Council determined that continuation of bus service was in the public interest and requested the citizens to approve the purchase-fir the- °~of the bus system; and, WHEREAS, at an election held on May 9, 1972, the voters of the-City° prayed said purchase; and, WHEREAS, in August, 1972, the City applied for a capital grant for-system iron provements pursuant to the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 19641-`"and, WHEREAS, said grant has not been approved because of the failure of the City and the Amalgamated Transit Union to agree upon suitable protective-a gements=:-for,the employees of the system pursuant to Section 13(C) of the-Act;° and,' WHEREAS, the failure to agree was a result of the Union's insistence that the City bargain collectively with its employees in violation of Texas law; and, WHEREAS, the City has refused to contract the management of its system because of the excessive expense involved; and, WHEREAS, on December 18, 1972, the City purchased the buses and inventory and leased the real estate of Beaumont City Lines, Inc. ; and, WHEREAS, the City has continuously operated the transit system since December 18, 1972, with City employees; and WHEREAS, all employees of Beaumont City Lines, Inc. , were given the opportunity to become employees of the City of Beaumont; and, WHEREAS, the City improved the benefits of transit employees by (1) providing salary increases of as much as 190, with an additional 50 to be provided each employee after successful completion of his pro- bationary period; (2) providing accumulated sick leave of 15 working days per year, whereas the former employer provided none; (3) providing 8 paid holidays per year, whereas the private employer pro- vided 5; (4) providing new tires for all buses; (5) ordering new uniforms for each employee; (6) providing paid hospitalization insurance for each employee; (7) providing additional employees to lessen the workload and improve maintenance; and (8) providing longevity pay of $3.00 per month for each year of service; and, WHEREAS, the operating deficit for the transit system has far exceeded all estimates made by the City; and, WHEREAS, because of said deficits the City cannot continue to operate the transit system at the existing level of service unless it receives financial assistance from the Department of Transportation; and, WHEREAS, all employees of the transit system are employees of the City of Beaumont and do not have the right of collective bargaining; and, WHEREAS, the Amalgamated Transit Union and the Department of Labor have approved agreements for the Cities of .Amarillo and Dallas without insisting upon the right of collective bargaining; NC, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVTD BY THE CITY MUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAU 4DLNTT -6- I. That the City of Beaumont will not violate Texas law by bargaining with its employees. II. That the City of Beaumont will not contract with a private operator for the management of its transit system. III. That the City Manager is hereby instructed to make every effort to obtain financial assistance from the Department of Transportation. IV. That if all such efforts are unsuccessful, the City Manager- is directed to eliminate uneconamical routes and to phase out equipment and personnel of the transit system until an affordable level of cost to the City is obtained. PASSED unanimously by the City Council this 29th day of May, 1973. /s/ 1M R1 R. MAYOR /s/ DON S. CASH COUNCILMAN, I /s/ GEORGE A. DISHMAN, JR. COUNCILMAN, WARD II /s/ CALVIN WILLIAMS COUNCILMAN, WARD III /s/ J. LEROY EVANS ATTEST: COUNCILMAN, WARD IV .MYRTLE CORGEY CITY CLERK Resolution passed on motion made by Councilman Evans; seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- On a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Dishman, settlement of a. condemnation lawsuit, being The City of Beaumont, Plaintiff vs. Trustees for the First United Methodist Church of Beaumont, Texas, et al, Defendants,, Cause No. 28762, in the 'amount of $12,686.87 plus interest at 6% per annum from March 27, 1973 to date of judgment (about J=e 1, 1973) , approved. Question: Ayes: All Noyes: None -000- Mayor Ritter stated that at this time a Public Hearing designated as a Benefit Hearing on Corley Avenue Assessment Paving Program would be conducted and recognized J. D. Martin who is in charge of this program who would give the purpose of the Hearing and outline steps to be followed. Mr. Martin stated that in January of this year, the City of Beaumont adopted an assess- ment paving procedure involving some 24 steps and the City has now progressed to the 19th step which calls for a Benefit Hearing. This Hearing being held is one required by State statue. Mr. Martin stated that a neighborhood meeting had been held concerning this pro- ject with good. response. Mr. Martin called on .Earl Deland, city engineer, to outline what the proposed improvements consisted of: The total contract calls for the paving of Corley Street for approximately one block east side of 23rd Street and for the paving of Ocean Street for one-half block south of Corley. Mr. Martin then recognized Lane Nichols, Assistant City Attorney, who gave requirements by law, stating that all legal aspects had been met by the City. -7- Mr. Dedman, of the City Tax Office, gave testimony on the enhancement to°the-prcrty; stated he had personally examined the property and was of the opinion that`"the"enhance- ment to the property by the improvements would greatly offset the cost' of`asse'ssamt to the property owners; based his opinion on the sale of unimproved) property having like conditions as those existing on Corley Street now -- open ditches, asphalt' pavempnt, open drainage, and the sale of like property that have the improvements as proposed-for Corley Street. Mr. Delman stated that the enhancement value will mean more to the pro- perty owners than the assessment. 1•7r. Martin recognized Mrs. Cecilia Jones, 4570 Corley Street, who asked if the paving was going to extend east one block or was it going to extend passed Ocean Street Mr. Martin stated that it was going to be 839' feet east of 23rd Street to 785' feet west of 23rd Street and of Ocean Street from Corley Avenue south 145 . Benefit Hearing closed. -000- Caption of Ordinance No. 73-41, closing the Hearing on Corley Street Assessment- Paving., introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-41 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE APPARENT ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON CORLEY AVENUE FROM 839' FEET EAST OF 23RD STREET TO 785' FEET WEST OF 23RD STREET (EXCLUSIVE OF THE 23RD STREET INTERSECTION) AND OF OCEAN STREET FROM CORLEY AVENUE SOUTH 145' FEET AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS DES- SCRIBED HEREIN, AND TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY, AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACTS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID -U PROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS, AND ANY MANNER OR THING CONNECTED THEREWITH; OVERRU=G AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, EXCEPT AS TO PARTICULAR CASES THEREIN MENTIONED; FINDING AND DETFR41NING SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE SAME; FINDING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS, AND THE PERFOR- MANCE OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING THE ASSESSMENT LIENS, AND THE PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES SO ABUTTING SAID STREET AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE LINLCTS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Ordinance No. 73-41 adopted on a motion made by Councilman Dishman; seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Mayor recognized Mr. Al McKay, Gulf & Western Industries, Inc. , who gave a progress report of cablevision in Beaumont. The deadline was met and service now available to at least 300 of the homes in the City. Per. McKay hoped the next deadline, as set out in Ordinance 69-41, would run about one year in advance; stated that his company would adhere to the Ordinance to the end that Service would be made available in accordance with the Ordinance. -8 The following is an 'up-dated report of the C.I.P. Proc Community Development: gram given by Joe nrpey, Director 1. POLICE & MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING This project is 12% completed at this time. Construction has been delayed due to the strike and labor negotiations. 2. LIBRARY7 `Ihis project 11% completed. Work on this project has been held up due to strike and is still inactive. 3. FIRE TRAINING FACILITY Bids on this project will be received Thursday, May 31, 1973. 4. SEWER PRaiECTs The bulk of these projects including the Florida Street trunk, Tyrrell Park Trunk System and West End Interceptor have been delayed due to the problem of getting action from the State and Federal agencies on the grant appli- cation. Construction held up at this time. Another application has been submitted for expansion of these projects. 5. ' fie projects contemplated to be built by City forces, including the South End Lift Station on Kenneth Street and some minor expansions have been substantially completed by the Water Utilities Department. The Water Utilities Service Center is now moving; the site has been acquired. There have been a number of minor extensions in the Amelia Area, as well as some other isolated areas in the City which were included in one of the projects of the C.I.P. Program. These are substantially completed. 6. Project No. 4, which was the first leg of the major transmission facility on Major Drive with cross connectors on Folsom and Gladys and an interconnector on Dowlen Road and it is estimated this project is approximately 47% com- pleted; work progressing satisfactorily at this time. The remaining water projects proceeding on schedule. 7. THOROUGHFARE pRoGpAms Phelan Blvd. - It is estimated to be about 15% completed; delayed some by rain. College Street - Delayed due to the right of way aspect. Washington Blvd. - Preliminary plans and cost estimates received. Neighbor- hood meting will be held in near future and a recommendation brought to Council as soon as a determination- can be made of the right of way costs. East Lucas Project - Essentially the same status as 'Washington Blvd. Pre- liminary plans are being completed and right of way appraisals in process and project will move on as soon as the cost of the right of ways is determined. Corley Madison-Sycamore PrOject - Under construction; utility adjustments are being made by the City and Private utility companies. It is estimated project is 6% completed at this time, East Lavaca :- Sc1-ian,-_,T'1,c ana p-eliminary plans received. A neighborhood meeting will., be sclhe,,luled in near fuibure. Right. cif way appraisals due to be received the -v­eek, -9- University Blvd. - Schematic plans received. Staff is reviewing. plsns with and recommending changes to the Consultant; plans have been--reviewed v!6th::-officials of Lamar University and are working with them on getting mere participation on the right of ways than originally anticipated. As soon as these things can be resolved and a revised preliminary plan received, the appraisal process will begin. Florida Street - Schematic plans received and changes being made,-,and will be sent to the Consultant for these revisions, and will .follow the University project. Fourth Street - Final plans and specifications have been received °on this pro- ject; have been forwarded to the Engineering Department for review. A meeting with the citizens in this area should be held within the next two weeks and, shortly thereafter, plans should be brought to Council. West Lucas, Folsom, Crow Road Project - °Phis project is now moving along; Crow Read is substantially completed. The overall project is estimated to be about 50% complete. Lucas--Sarah Street - Schematic plans have been submitted; in process of defining the right of way requirements so that the appraisal process can be started. In addition to these, we have included the revenue sharing projects which were appro-ed by Council as part of the City's C.I.P. Program. Phelan Blvd. the consulting engineer has been contracted to make surveys, prepare all the right of way maps. A schematic plan is being developed by the city staff (Engineering Department and Traffic Engineering Division) and it is anticipated that the plans and specifications for this project will be completed by fall. Delaware Project, from Eastex Freeway to Dowlen Road - Working on schematic plans and anticipate a recommendation will be brought to Council in near future. Florida-Highland Avenue - Schematic plans for these projects are being prepared by the 'Traffic Engineering Division. Callaghan - At present time working on the schematic plans and surveys. Dowlen Road - Proceeding with surveys and will be proceeding with the right of ways.. Delaware, from Eastex Freeway to Concord - Work started on schematic plans. Mr. Impey stated that the City is moving right along with the overall project and he felt that we would meet the 5-year period originally set out when we entered into the C.I.P. Program. -000- Mr. Sam Bertino, owner of Sam's Western Store located on College Street, appeared before Council requesting that something be dome abut the Iftazardous conditions existing in the area of his business due to the trucks parking along the roadway and many times blocking the driveways of the small businesses located in the area. Mr. William T. Stanley, owner of Stanley Auto Parts on College, also appeared before Council on the same complaint. Both citizens were advised the matter was being looked into. -000- Meeting adjourned. Ya�Oo°� I, Myrtle Corgey, City Clerk of the pity of BeaLz mrt, Texas, certify that the above is a true copy of the R—dnutes of t e regular meting f the -City Council held May 29, 1973. Nlyrtu le Corgey City Clerk _10- SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD MAY 31, 1973 BE IT REPUMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, net in Special Session on the 31st day of May, 1973, with the following present: HONORABLE CALVIN WILLIAMS MAYOR PRO TEM. George Dishman, Jr. Councilman, Ward II Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Howard McDaniel Acting City Manager Myrtle Corgey City Clerk Kenneth Wall City Attorney Joe Impey Dir. Ccumunity Develop. C. A. Chriswell Fire Chief C. A. Shelton Assistant Fire Chief Dean Ransom Finance Officer -000- Mayor Pro Team Calvin Williams called the meeting to order for the purpose of receiving bids on the �9�ons i uc t icn. of a Fire Training n;ng Tower for the City of Beaumont. Bids were as follows: ADD ADD ADD ADD DEDUCT CALENDAR ALT.NO.1 ALT.NO.2 ALT.NO.3 ALT.NO.4 ALT.N0,5 CONTRAC.VOP,13 BASE BID DAYS TOILET TEST PIT ELECTRICAL COMMON.SYS. CQNC.BLK. H.B. Ne-i-ld & $339,500.00 240 $5,000.00 $40,950.00 $400.00 $7,400.00 $58,200,00 Sons 20,000.00 (Deduct) (Bid Ck. ) Hertran. lWfeber $238,438.00 220 $4,243.00 $15,023.00 $335.00 $7,621.00 $1,784.00 11,922.00 (Add) (Bid C k.) Bella Co,.. $293,800.00 275 $3,900.00 $29,800.00 $600.00 $7,500.00 $3,000.00 1.61000.00 & (Deduct) 2,000.00 (Bid Cks.) On a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Dishman, bids referred to the City Staff- for study and recommendation. Quest.ioi�i.. Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Meeting adjourned, -000- I, Myrtle Corgey, City Clerk of The City of Beaumont, Texas, certify that the above is a true c:q,'v of tape minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held May 31, 1973. 14yrtle Corgey City Clerk