HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUL 17 1973 REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD JULY 17, 1973
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in
regular session on the 17th day of July, 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
Kenneth R. Devero City Manager
Howard McDaniel Administrative Assistant
Myrtle Corgey City Clerk
Kenneth Wall City Attorney
Joe Impey Dir, Community Develop,
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
Underwood Hill Dir. Public Utilities
Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Trans.
Henry Engelbrecht Dir. Parks & Recreation
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The Invocation was given by Reverend James A. Calloway, Associate Pastor of
First United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dishman.
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The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 10, 1973, were approved on a motion
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 certain office furniture for the Public Works and Engineering De-
partment were received:
ALTERNATE
Fernon' s Office Supplies $2, 894.40 $ 500.00
Lamb's Office Supply Co. $2,540.19
Szafir's Office Supplies $2,649.66 $2477 .91
The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recom-
mendation on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council-
man Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for
furnishing necessary materials, equipment, etc. , for the construction of
reinforced concrete pavement with curb and gutter, etc. , on Central Drive
from Gladys Avenue north to East Drive were received:
WORK WORK
NAME OF FIRM BID CK. BASE BID DAYS ALTERNATE DAYS
Greer Construction Co. $5500. 00 $109,870.45 120 $107,979.60 120
Gulf Coast Industrial Cont. $5700. 00 $108, 652.20 130 $104,252. 90 130
Trotti & Thomson, Inc. $7800. 00 $149,464.00 100 $154 , 007. 00 100
The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recom-
mendation on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Council-
man Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for
furnishing necessary materials, equipment, etc. , for the construction of
Kingsley Drive from Ohio Street east to dead end were received:
WORK WORK
NAME OF FIRM BID CK. BASE BID DAYS ALTERNATE DAYS
Gulf Coast Industrial Cont. $2000.00 $37, 091.00 60 $3 , 772.40 60
Trotti & Thomson, Inc. $3500. 00 $55,128 .00 75 $59,328 .00 75
The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recom-
mendation on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman
Dishman.
Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Councilman Evans
Councilman Cash Abstained
Councilman Dishman
Councilman Williams
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In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for
furnishing necessary material, equipment, etc. , for the land clearing for
Phase I of the Athletic Complex were received:
BID CK. BID WORK DAYS
Mar-Len $1700. 00 $22, 800. 00 120
D & D Const. $3500. 00 $61, 000. 00 60
The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recom-
mendation 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 received bids on July 10, 1973 , for purchasing
thirty (30) folding tables for the Harvest Club and YMBL Hall; and,
WHEREAS, Beaumont Hotel Supply Company submitted a bid for furnish-
ing said folding tables; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted
by Beaumont Hotel Supply Company is the lowest and best bid and should be
accepted:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid of Beaumont Hotel Supply Company in the amount of One Thousand
Three Hundred Forty-Eight and 50/100 ($1, 348 .50) Dollars be accepted by the
City of Beaumont.
PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of July, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
MAYOR
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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 July 6, 1973, for purchasing two
(2) thirty-five foot (351 ) Mast Arm and Poles for the Traffic and Transpor-
tation Department; and,
WHEREAS, Best Electric Supply Company submitted a bid for furnishing
said Mast Arm and Poles; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted
by Best Electric Supply Company is the lowest and best bid and should be
accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid of Best Electric Supply Company in the amount of One Thousand
Nine Hundred Twenty-Two and No/100 ($1, 922. 00) Dollars be accepted by the
City of Beaumont.
PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of July, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and secon-
ded by Councilman Williams.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City received bids on July 10, 1973, for furnishing fur-
niture and fixtures for the new municipal Library; and,
WHEREAS, the following submitted the lowest and best bid for each
group as bid per the specifications, and in the opinion of the City Coun-
cil should be accepted and awarded the following bids;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the following bids be accepted and awarded in their respective groups :
(1) Group A, with the alternatives which provide for wood and
panels on shelving stacks, to Andrew Wilson for its bid in the
amount of $38,113. 00;
(2) Group B to Lamb's Printing & Stationery for its bid in the
amount of $52, 851. 45;
(3) Group C to Szafirs Office Supplies for its bid in the amount
of $15, 917; and,
(4) Group D to Szafirs Office Supplies for its bid in the amount
of $41, 523.
PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of July, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
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The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams 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 of Beaumont and J. C. N. Pavers, Inc. entered into
a certain agreement by which J. C. N. Pavers, Inc . agreed to furnish all
labor, superintendence, material and equipment to perform all work neces-
sary to the construction of CIP Project 11-ST-11, which is the Folsom,
Lucas, Crow Project; and,
WHEREAS, a supplementary agreement, being Supplemental Agreement
No. 2, to said agreement has been proposed providing for additional excava-
tion and disposal of excess material on drainage outfall improvements; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Beaumont and Drainage District No. 6 have con-
tractually agreed that the said Drainage District No. 6 will pay all cost
for such supplemental work;
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 the above described Supplemental Agreement No. 2
to the original Contract, 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 on this the 17th day of July, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed 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, Warren N. Carpenter and wife, Lorraine E. Carpenter have
tendered an easement to the City of Beaumont for drainage purposes over
and across property owned by them in the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County,
Texas, said easement being dated July 11th, 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 drainage
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 aboved named to the City of Beaumont be,
and the same is hereby, in all things accepted.
PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of July, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and se-
conded 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 City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized, to execute the neces-
sary papers to apply to the appropriate State agency for flood damage re-
pairs to the fresh water canal belonging to the City of Beaumont, Texas.
PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of July, 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, the City of Beaumont and the American National Bank of Beau-
mont, Texas, entered into a contract dated July 1, 1973, 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 giv-
ing 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: $1,595, 000
in U.S. Treasury 4-1/8% Bonds, due 11-15-73 .
WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to pledge the
following securities with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas:
Due Date
Cypress Fairbanks T.S.D. 4 . 50% 2-1-79 $ 25, 000
it it 11 4.50% 2-1-80 25, 000
" it r` 4 . 50% 2-1-81 25, 000
if If if 4. 50% 2-1-82 25, 000
it it 4 . 50% 2-1-83 50, 000
it It 4 . 50% 2-1-84 50, 000
if IT 4. 60% 2-1-85 50, 000
t` it 4. 60% 2-1-86 50, 000
`F it 4 . 60% 2-1-87 50, 000
11 If 4 . 80% 2-1-88 50, 000
IT if 4 . 80% 2-1-89 50, 000
The total above securities being pledged being in the sum of $450, 000; and,
WHEREAS, after this withdrawal, the American National Bank of Beau-
mont 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:
That the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, be permitted to withdraw
the above described securities from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and
a certified copy of this Resolution shall constitute evidence of the author-
ity of the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, to make said with-
drawal.
PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of July, 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, the acquisition of a strip of land in the general vicinity of
Fourth Street and Sarah Street, extending along the south line of Sarah Street
on either side of Fourth Street- is essential to the widening, location, con-
struction and maintenance of the intersection of Fourth Street and Sarah
Street, and is considered in the best interest of the City of Beaumont;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the Legal Department be, and it is hereby, directed to commence negotia-
tions with the property owners of the hereinabove described strip of land as
may be necessary for the hereinabove described purpose, to the end that the
City of Beaumont shall acquire the right-of-way necessary to accomplish said
purpose, and to further end that property owners thereof shall receive the
fair cash value for their property.
PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of July, 1973 .
Is/ KEN RITTER
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The resolution was passed 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, the City Council on August 22, 1972, passed Resolution
No. 59-DDD providing guidelines for appointments of the City Council to
boards and commissions; and,
WHEREAS, it is the present will and desire of the majority of the
City Council to repeal Guideline #1 of said Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That Resolution No. 59-DDD as previously passed by the City Council on
August 22, 1972, is hereby modified by repealing Guideline #1 of said
Resolution.
PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of July, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
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After some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Cash and seconded by
Councilman Dishman to pass the resolution.
Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Nayes: Councilman Evans
Councilman Cash Abstained:
Councilman Dishman Councilman Williams
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An application for an emergency wrecker permit filed by Mr. D. E. Scott was
considered. After some discussion, a motion to deny the application was
made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Cash.
Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Nayes: Councilman Evans
Councilman Cash Councilman Williams
Councilman Dishman
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Councilman Williams requested that the Staff review contractors ' equal oppor-
tunity employment practices for CIP Projects.
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Mayor Ritter invited all citizens to the reception held for Beaumont' s new
City Manager, Mr. Kenneth Devero, and his family at the Wilson Art Museum
Tuesday, from 7 : 00 to 9 : 00 p.m.
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Mrs. Mary Williams, 4220 Usan Street, representing the Task Force for Equal
Sharing for Revenue Sharing, referred to Section 103 of the Guidelines for
Revenue Sharing and requested help for the poor and aged.
Mayor Ritter responded by giving a breakdown on CIP funds allotted for the
area in which Mrs. Williams lives.
Councilman Williams stated that he felt that the citizens request that streets
be given top priority was intended for neighborhood streets rather than
thoroughfares.
Mr C. Julius Moses, 4045 Procter, stated that Mrs. Williams had only re-
quested assistance for the aged and poor.
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Molly Thomas Brand, 2750 Lakeview Circle, requested that the Council reopen
negotiations with the County for the purchase of the old TB Hospital pro-
perty to establish an undeveloped city park. Mrs. Brand represented the
East Texas Nature Club.
Mrs. G. E. Cornelius, East Texas Nature Club, also requested the Council
not give 10 acres away in Central Park,- that the sale price would more than
pay the price asked by the County for the TB Hospital property.
Councilman Dishman responded that the 10 acres in Central Park has been of-
fered for a Community Center for Human Development and that exceptional
children need recreation as much as healthy children. He felt strongly that
the property should be used for this purpose.
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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 July 17, 1973.
Myrtle Corgey
City Clerk
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