HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUG 07 1973 REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF. BEAUMONT
HELD AUGUST 7, 1973
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met
in regular session on the 7th day of August, 1973, with the following pre-
sent:
HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor
Don Cash Councilman, Ward I
George Dishman Councilman, Ward II
Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III
Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV
Kenneth R. Devero City Manager
Howard McDaniel Administrative Asst.
Kenneth Wall City Attorney
Myrtle Corgey City Clerk
Joe Impey Dir. Community Develop.
W. J. Balmer Dir. Public Works
J. D. Martin Pub. Wks. Prog. Coor.
Earl Deland City Engineer
Dean Ransom Finance Officer
Clyde C. Rush Asst. Chief of Police
Underwood Hill Dir. Public Utilities
Henry Engelbrecht Dir. Parks & Recrea.
Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Trans.
Milton Palmer Dir. Environmental Cont.
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The Invocation was given by Councilman Cash.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dishman.
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The Mayor issued one proclamation: "Eloise Law Day in Beaumont" - Tuesday,
August 7, 1973 .
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The Minutes of the regular meeting held July 31, 1973, were approved 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 City received bids on July 31, 1973, for purchasing two
(2) automobiles for the Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, Caraway Motor Company submitted a bid for furnishing said two
(2) automobiles for the Police Department; and,
WHEREAS , the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by
Caraway Motor Company is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'ITY OF BEAUMONT:
That -hen bid of Caraway sic— �r �...9y .�, � �,� a*mc+„nt- of Six F
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PASSED by the City Council this the 7th day of August, 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 July 31, 1973, the City Council received bids for furnish-
ing the necessary material, equipment, superintendence and labor for the con-
struction of Fourth Street, as Project 11-ST-10 of its Capital Improvements
Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted on
the project by Trotti & Thompson in the amount of $459,769.30 is the lowest
and best bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid for the construction of Fourth Street submitted by Trotti &
Thompson is hereby accepted, and the Acting City Manager is hereby authorized
to enter into a contract with Trotti & Thompson in accordance with its bid,
the cost of said construction to be paid from Capital Improvements Program
Bond Funds; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to same and to
affix the seal of the City thereto.
PASSED by the City Council on this the 7th day of August, 1973.
/s/ KEN RITTER
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman 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 July 24, 1973, the City of Beaumont received bids for the
paving of Twenty-Third Street from College Street to the Fannin Street ditch;
and,
WHEREAS, Gulf Coast Industrial Contractors submitted a bid in the sum
of $122, 000. 00 for such paving; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that the contract be awarded
to Gulf Coast Industrial Contractors; and,
WHEREAS, this is a participation contract in which Beaumont Associates
has agreed to pay two-thirds of the cost of the construction of the street
and has placed in escrow with the City of Beaumont a sufficient sum of money
to cover its part of the cost of the paving of said streets; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by
Gulf Coast Industrial Contractors is the lowest and best bid and should be
accepted and a contract entered into with Gulf Coast Industrial Contractors
for said paving of Twenty-Third Street from College Street to the Fannin Street
ditch;
'c�epted
behalf
Of BeaumonC'_- a co-�,,t-r c'- rn-,U- loast TrA,�i_stria Contractors for the paving
of Twenty-Thir-i Street- from College Street to the Fannin Street ditch for
the sum of $122, 000. 00; 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 the 7th day of August, 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 July 24, 1973 , the City of Beaumont received bids for the
paving of Coolidge Street from West Lucas West 550 feet; and,
WHEREAS, Cajun Concrete Works submitted a bid in the sum of $23 , 268 .46
for such paving; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that the contract be awarded
to Cajun Concrete Works; and,
WHEREAS, this is a participation contract in which C.A.R.D. , Inc . has
agreed to pay two-thirds of the cost of the construction of the street and
has placed in escrow with the City of Beaumont a sufficient sum of money
to cover its part of the cost of the paving of said streets; and,
WHEREAS, THE City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by
Cajun Concrete Works is the lowest and best bid and should he accepted and
a contract entered into with Cajun Concrete Works for said paving of Coolidge
Street from West Lucas West 550 feet;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the bid of Cajun Concrete Works be accepted and the City Manager be,
and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont a
contract with Cajun Concrete Works for the paving of Coolidge Street from
West Lucas West 550 feet for the sum of $23 ,268 .46; 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 of City of Beaumont this 7th day of
August, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded
by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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The following ordinance concerning the recommendation of the Planning & Zon-
ing Commission regarding Planning Division File 203-PB to abandon a 20 ' wide
alley in Block 36 of the Van Wormer 2nd Subdivision was introduced and read:
ORDINANCE No. 73-54
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING
A TWENTY Yk K 3
OF THE VAN
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D,1 ESE(_'T_1 Ob,
The ordinance wc. ,s -c-,ssed on a _mcrtlon -made by Councilman Evans and seconded by
Councilman cosh ,
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the acquisition of right-of-way in the general vicinity of
East Lucas (C.I.P. Project No. 11-ST-04) , is essential to the location,
construction, widening and maintenance of said East Lucas Street and inter-
sections thereon, and is considered in the bett 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 is hereby, directed to proceed with pre-
liminary work for the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way for said
Project, including the retention of appraisers and title information.
PASSED by the City Council this the 7th day of August, 1973 .
Isl 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 street standards as adopted by the City Council of the
City of—Beaumont provide that the-TITy of Beaumont will participate in pav-
ing the extra width of those streets and subdivisions to the extent they
are required to be wider than residential streets; and,
WHEREAS, Westgate Drive in the Dowlen West Unit 8 Subdivision will be
wider than a residential street;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with
Don Streety Enterprises under which the City of Beaumont will participate
in the extra cost of paving Westgate Drive within Dowlen West Unit 8 Subdivi-
sion occasioned by the fact that Westgate Drive will be wider than a resi-
dential street. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to said agree-
ment.
PASSED by the City Council this 7th day of August, 1973.
/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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The fc;I I nwi reso lution
A REISOLUTION,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That Kenneth R. Devero, City Manager, be, and he is hereby, authorized to ex-
ecute for and on behalf of the City of Beaumont, Texas, a public entity es-
tablished under the Laws of the State of Texas, this application and to file
in the appropriate State Office for the purpose of obtaining certain federal
financial assistance under the Federal Disaster Act (Public Law 606, 91st
Congress. )
PASSED by the City Council this the 7th day of August, 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 Beaumont,
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 giving bond as City De-
pository; and,
WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to withdraw the
following securities from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas:
SK Receipt # Description Value
125 294 U.S. Treas. 4 .125% Bonds due 11-15-73 $770, 000. 00
TOTAL $770, 000. 00
WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to pledge the
following securities with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas:
Description Value
Victoria County Jr. Col. District
5. 00% due 1974 $ 20,-040
5. 00% due 1975/79 125, 000
4. 50% due 1980/83 100, 000
4. 60% due 1984/85 50, 000
4. 70% due 1986/88 75, 000
TOTAL $370, 000
Lubbock Electric Power Rev.
6. 50% due 1974/76 $ 75, 000
4. 35% due 1977 25, 000
4 . 40% due 1978 25, 000
4. 45% due 1979 25,000
4. 50% due 1980 25, 000
4 . 55% due 1981 25, 000
4. 60% due 1982 25, 000
4. 65% due 1983 25, 000
4. 70% due 1984 25, 000
4. 75% due 1985 25, 000
4. �?O% due 1986 25, 000
_1 9 8 25, 0000
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The total above se,,_orities being pledged being in the sum of $870, 000. 00; and,
WHERE2°_S, alEter this withdrawal, the American National Bank of Beaumont
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 authority
of the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, to make said withdrawal .
PASSED by the City Council this the 7th day of August, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and secon-
ded by Councilman Cash.
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 a license
to St. Elizabeth Hospital, a division of Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate
Word, Houston, Texas, a non-profit Texas charitable corporation, to install
three (3) pile caps extending three (31 ) feet into Calder Avenue right-of-
way east of 18th Street, according to conditions set forth in said license.
PASSED by the City Council this the 7th day of August, 1973.
Isl . KEN RITTER
- MAYOR -
The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman 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 5th day of May, 1972, The City of Beaumont, Texas, did
file with the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, one certain lien in the
amount of $19. 45, including all costs of recording, covering the N. 1/2 of Lot
16, and the S. 35 ' of Lot 17, Block 4 , of the PEAR ORCHARD ESTATES ADDITION
to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, which said lien is recorded
in the M & L Records of said County in Volume 1445 at Page 465; and
WHEREAS, on the 18th day of May, 1973 , The City of Beaumont, Texas,
filed with the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, one certain lien in
the amount $5. 94, including all costs of recording, covering Lot Number 19 in
Block Number 2 of the LYNWOOD TERRACE ADDITION to the City of Beaumont, Jef-
ferson County, Texas, which said lien is recorded in the M & L Records of
said County in Volume 1481-at Page 396; and
WHEREAS, GEORGE BATES is the owner of said N. 1/2 of Lot 16, and the
S. 351 of Tot 17, Block 4 , TL Of t'lPe PFAP ORCHARD FSTATFS ADDTTION to the City
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of Bea,,, Jeffel-son -- I
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0 CO TION is t�r
'�OC -Lhe
of said T,ot N,,Lmb�- 19 in 17
1- _T_rlyr"L f,,� GID TERRACE
City of Jefferson
WHEREAS -, '_eiie City of Beaumont inadvertently filed said liens on pro-
perties oth8r than the properties upon which a weed violation was occurring;
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 deliver
to the said-,GEORGE, BATTLES and EL DORADO CORPORATION, respectively, as owner
of the properties, a release of the above described liens 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 7th day of August, 1973 .
/s/ KEN RITTER
- MAYOR
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 ordinance condemning certain dilapidated structures was intro-
duced and read:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-55
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE BUILDINGS
LOCATED AT 1530 EVALON STREET, THE SAME BE-
ING LOT 12, BLOCK 38 , JIROU ADDITION, ACCOUNT
NUMBER 38 191 00 TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 2335 LELA STREET,
THE SAME BEING PLAT B 3 , TRACT 10, J. W. BULLOCK
SURVEY, ACCOUNT NUMBER 72 045 00 TO THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT,. JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 2134 ,
213.8 .and 2148 PECAN STREET, -THE SAME BEING N.
50 ' X 100 ' OF LOTS 113 AND 114, BLOCK 11, HERRING
ADDITION, ACCOUNT NUMBER -35 ,180 00 TO THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS: 747 , 759
AND. -767 SHERMAN STREET, THE SAME BEING LOTS 111,
112, BLOCK 11F—HERRING ADDITION, ACCOUNT NUMBER
35 178 00 TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS; 953 AND 965 SHERMAN STREET, THE
SAME BEING .LOT 136, BLOCK 13 , HERRING ADDITION,
ACCOUNT NUMBER 35 206 00 TO THE CITY OF BEAU-
MONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS .
The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and secon-
ded by Councilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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A Public Hearing on dilapidated structures was scheduled for 10 : 00 a.m. on
August 14, 1973, on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Coun-
cilman Evans.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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The following resolution was introduced and read:
A RESOLOTION
WHEREAS, interes!t unts "n
with the City of Beaumont fc,'r
Ns,H'LIIR.' AS , i-1_--
__1 f the C
th at of
of Beaa..-.
NOIrT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
That the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to establish fees
for data processing work tobe performed by the computer of the City of
Beaumont for other governmental units; and it is further resolved that the
City of Beaumont Finance Department is hereby authorized to do computer work
for other governmental units and charge fees therefore as approved by the
City Manager of the City of Beaumont..
PASSED by the City Council this 7th day of August, 1973 .
/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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Councilman Evans asked Mr. Impey the status of the Crow Road and 'Folsom Road
projects. Mr. Impey reported that Crow. Road was complete and -that Folsom
Road was scheduled to be completed inthirty days but the contractor's ' would
probably ask for an extension because of the heavy rains received in our area.
Councilman Cash asked Mr. Impey -if sidewalks were being considered in with
the building of the streets om ,the_remaining CIP, and Revenue Sharing Projects—
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Mr. Impey stated .that no provisions for sidewalks had been. made but this could
be added at Council' s request and allocation of funds.
Mr. Engelbrecht summarized themequest by the Beaumont Independent School Dis-
trict of, trading .three pieces of property suitable for City parks --and owned
by the school district for the Multi-Max Property as a possible stadium site.
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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 atrue copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Coun-
cil held August 7 , 1973 .
Myrtle Corgey
City Clerk