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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN 29 1974 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD JANUARY 29, 1974 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 29th day of January, 1974 , with the following present: HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor Don Cash Councilman, Ward I Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Absent: George Dishman, Jr. Councilman, Ward II Kenneth Devero City Manager Howard McDaniel Asst. City Manager 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 Underwood Hill Dir. Public Utilities Willie Bauer Chief of Police Dean Ransom Finance officer Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Trans. Henry Engelbrecht Dir. Parks & Recrea. -000- The Invocation was given by Reverend John Hunt, Chaplain for the Angie Nall Hospital for Learning Disabilities. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Williams. -000- The Mayor issued two (2) proclamations : "Jaycee Week in Beaumont" - January 27 - February 2, 1974 and "Beaumont Women' s Bowling Association Week in Beau- mont" - February 3 - 10, 1974. -000- The following resolution was presented to the City Council by Mr. Jim Noone representing the Vidor and Beaumont Lions ' Clubs: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, being cognizant of the fact that the people of the United States are now faced with a serious energy crisis and a shortage of fuel and power; and, WHEREAS, the leaders of our country are urging all citizens to cooperate in a voluntary program of personal sacrifice; and, WHEREAS, recognizing that the freedom we now enjoy exists only because of the personal sacrifice and long-suffering endured by our forefathers; and, WHEREAS, we are members of the Association of Lions International with our motto of "We Serve" and under the slogan of "Liberty, Intelligence -- Our Nation' s Safety" ; and, WHEREAS, all of us being fully aware that our national safety and well- being can only continue to exist through a strong economy based upon industrial production which is so dependent upon energy and fuel; NOW, THEREFORE, be it now resolved, that we the Beaumont-Vidor Lions Clubs, located geographically in the heart of the oil and gas capital of the world, and being ever mindful of our responsibilities do hereby unanimously, individually, and collectively pledge ourselves to enter into a voluntary pro- gram of personal sacrifice to conserve our God-given natural resources of oil, gas, and all our other energy products in order that those who follow in genera- ations to come may continue to enjoy the freedoms and the privileges that have been ours. In this effort, we urge all of you to join us. /s/ Gerald D. Wallace District 2S1 Public Relations Chrmn /s/ Jim Noone Zone Chairman, II A -000- The Minutes of the regular City Council session held January 22, 1974 , were approved on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for furnishing one (1) tractor backhoe loader for the Fleet Maintenance Depart- ment were received: Michel Machinery $ 13 ,316. 53 $ 14 , 042. 23 Oil City Tractor $ 14, 434 . 00 $ 15, 687 . 00 $ 22, 918 . 00 $ 19, 059. 00 Equipment Headquarters $ 12, 999. 00 International Harvester $ 15, 990. 00 The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommenda- tion on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- A resolution authorizing the award of bid for furnishing sewer pipe and equip- ment for the Sewer Maintenance Department to Nipak Company as the lowest and best bidder in the amount of $48 , 086. 70 was approved on a motion made by Coun- cilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- A resolution authorizing the award of bid for furnishing one 71, ton air con- ditioning and heating unit for the Legal Department to Lindy Dennis Air Con- ditioning Company, Inc. in the amount of $1, 588.37 as the lowest and best bidder was approved on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- - resolution authorizing the award of contract to the International Associa- tion of Chiefs of Police for Records Management Study for the Police Depart- ment in the amount of $11, 000. 00, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- -2- Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing radio equipment for the Street, Sewer, Solid Waste, Water Commercial and Water Distribution Department was granted on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing one (1) 5 gang mower for the Parks and Recreation Department was granted on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing hydrated lime for the Water Production Division for a one year period was granted on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing a 16 mm, self-contained, microfilm system complete with accessories for the Health Department (Reve- nue Sharing) was granted on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman .Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- - resolution authorizing agreement between the Beaumont Housing Authority and the City of Beaumont relative to the operation of the recreation center at Lucas and Grand-Pine was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- A resolution accepting Management' s System Study Grant from Criminal Jus- tice Council was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- An ordinance amending the street standards and specifications of the City of Beaumont was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 74-9 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 42-44 ADOPT- ING OFFICIAL STREET STANDARDS, AS REVISED AND FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ON JANUARY 29, 1974; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Williams and se- conded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- An ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of Florida Street was introduced and read: -3- ORDINANCE NO. 74-10 AN ORDINANCE FOR VACATING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF A FLORIDA STREET 0. 056 ACRE RIGHT- OF-WAY EXTENDING WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ERIE STREET, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- - resolution authorizing payment of insurance premium for the Beaumont Transit System for the calendar year 1974 in the amount of $27 , 998. 00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- A resolution authorizing acceptance of water, sanitary sewer, street and storm sewer improvements in Manion Place, Third Addition and Manion Oaks, Section 3 Addition, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- A resolution rejecting bids received for furnishing PVC Pipe for the Sewer Maintenance Department was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont entered into a contract with the Beau- mont Chamber of Commerce for the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce to operate a Convention and Tourism Facility Bureau with funds coming from the Hotel-Mo- tel Occupancy Tax, said contract entered into on the lst day of April, 1971; and, WHEREAS, said contract provided that the City of Beaumont was to ap- prove a yearly budget for said activity and make quarterly payments to the Chamber of Commerce based on the estimates on said budget; and, WHEREAS, the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce has requested approval of an $80, 000 level budget; and, WHEREAS, the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce has requested that their contract with the City of Beaumont be amended to provide for a Board of Convention and Tourism Activities of "not less than six (6) members" ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the $80, 000 level budget presented to the Beaumont City Council by the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce .in behalf of the Beaumont Convention and Visi- tors Bureau is hereby approved, and the appropriate City Officials of the City of Beaumont are hereby authorized to make quarterly payments in accord- ance with the contract between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for the furnishing of a Convention and Tourism Facility for the City of Beaumont. It is further resolved by the City Council of the City of Beaumont that the City Manager of the City of Beaumont is hereby authorized to enter into a contract amending the contract between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce dated April 1, 1971, amending paragraph 4 of said contract to provide for a Board of Convention and Tourism Activ- ities composed of not less than six members. -4- PASSED by the City Council of the City of Beaumont this the 29th day of January, 1974. /s/ KEN RITTER - MAYOR - The resolution was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The City Manager read the following statement: "The City Manager, Director of Community Development, City Attorney and Finance Officer, met last week in Washington with representatives of the Office of Revenue Sharing including the Assistant Director of the Office of Revenue Sharing, Director of Compliance, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, Chief Counsel and Chief Auditor. At that meeting we presented information relative to our overall capi- tal improvements program which we felt had a bearing on the issue and which we had prepared since the initial visits to Beaumont by the representatives of the Office of Revenue Sharing. All of the improvement programs were dis- cussed and it was determined that the only area of substantial concern is that of ground transportation. Representatives of the Office of Revenue Sharing reviewed information relative to our street and thoroughfare program at great length with us and demonstrated a genuine desire to find an equitable solution to the problem. They did request additional information which we did not have with us. We are now in the process of preparing that information and propose to for- ward it to the Office of Revenue Sharing prior to March 15th. The information will consist of a report with supporting documentation outlining all of the various programs of the City of Beaumont relating to ground transportation. These programs include improvement to the transit system, a positive method of establishing priorities for street maintenance and rehabilitation through development of a complete street inventory, sidewalk studies and proposals, continuation of the assessment paving program, enforcement of current street standards, and efforts to complete the thoroughfare system. The purpose of the report is to clarify the relationship of the proposed thoroughfare im- provements to the city ' s overall efforts in the area of ground transportation. The representatives of the Office of Revenue Sharing have indicated that they intend to keep the matter open until they have had an opportunity to review this report. We were genuinely encouraged after the meeting and are confident that the city' s programs are the proper approach to providing for the needs of our citizens. " Councilman Calvin Williams commended the staff for its work but also said he feels that efforts should be made to resolve the program on the local level between the City and the groups lodging the complaint. He said he feels the city should utilize imput from all segments of the community in shaping its programs. -000- An aviation film was shown relating to the growing need for better means of transportation. The film was shown by the City of Beaumont Traffic & Trans- portation Department. The Mayor introduced Mr. Larry Parks, Aviation Office of America, Inc. and member of the newly formed Airport Advisory Commission. -000- -5- Mr. Leantha J. Redd, Secretary of the N.A.A.C.P. and living at 2720 San Antonio Street, addressed .the Council saying he agreed with Councilman Williams state- ment concerning the input of citizens and that he felt that the time to solve the problems is when programs are in the planning stages and that he would urge more meetings with the Council. -000- Mr. Dorcy Watler, 525 25th Street, addressed the Council to say that he sup- ported the March of Dimes Campaign but that he would urge the City to enforce ordinances to keep young people from soliciting at busy intersections. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. -000- 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 session of the City Council held January 29, 1974 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -6- EXCERPT FROM MINUTES CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD JANUARY 29, 1974 City Manager: "The next item is a resolution authorizing the,, °- award of contract to the International Association of Chiefs of Police for a Records Management Study for the:,-Police Depart ment in the amount of $11, 000. We had received a grantµ from : C.J.C. to assist the City in this endeavor. I 'd like to call on Chief Bauer at this time to give a little in depth information to the Council in regard to what we propose to do with this g program. " ; Chief Bauer: "Gentlemen, as the City Manager said, this repre- sents a contract between the Beaumont Police Department and the International. Association of Chiefs of Police to make an in " depth study of our records systems, particularly as -they will ' '+ apply to the new building. . It represents a funding of $11,000 ` on the part of the Criminal Justice System. It ' s , importantthat we get into this study now so that by the time we move into ,,the new building, they will not only have the study completed but will be well on our way to knowing the type of equipment 'that _we will need. I 'd like to publicly thank Councilman Cash at this .' ' l point,`;for his help in this. This amounts to an $11, 000 savings to theftaxpayers in Beaumont. He helped 'us get the grant through . the Regional -Council of Governments here, the Southeast Texas ' , Regional Planning Commission, and on to Austin where we could get it funded. I think what really is important about this -- of course; we all agree an $11, 000 savings to the taxpayers portant, but it enables us as a result of this grant to make'-'appli- cation for the equipment that may be involved. This could con-;- < ceiVably run as high as $100, 000. We feel like our position is, very favorable to have 75% of this funded so we are talking 'about , probably a $75, 000 savings to the taxpayers and Mr. Cash helped yf us get .this off of the ground and through the Southeast 'Texas,,Re gional Commission and on to Austin where it was approved and' I w� would like to thank you, Sir, very much. " 9 " uncilman Cash: I so move the adoption of this resolution." b Co p "Mayor ''Ritter: "The motion is made, is there a second?" Councilman Williams: "Second" Mayor 'Ritter: "Seconded. Chief, we thank you for the efforts' x your Department and staff has put in and certainly the rest; f. s : Y.. on the Council concur with your recognition of Councilman ;Cdsh's efforts, I don't know that the Council, really . . Don, ,.has ever'` really publicly thanked you for the service you have put n. ,as President of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commissioti: r, '` .last year._ We certainly appreciate your service on that Comm,ssi.�n a,nd the redo nition that g City Counci"1 n6 a " � g you have brought to this Ci k t y EXCERPT FROM MINU2_ , - 1-29-74 Page 2 and to this City and the fine job that the Southeast Texas Re- gional Planning Commission is doing for our area. Gentlemen, any other discussion? . . . . Gentlemen, if there is no other discussion, then all in favor of this motion, signify by saying aye' . It ALL VOTES FAVORABLE.