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Home My WebLink AboutNOV 05 1974 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1974 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 5th day of November, 1974 , with the following present: HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor Don Cash Councilman, Ward I Vi McGinnis Councilwoman, Ward II Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Appointed Officials : Kenneth Devero City Manager Kenneth Wall City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Reverend James A. Callaway, Trinity United Metho- dist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Evans. -000- The Mayor issued the following proclamations: "Beaumont Police Department Felony Forum Day" - November 9, 1974; Optimist "Youth Appreciation Week in Beaumont" - November 11-17, 1974; and "Help Young Americans Week in Beaumont" November 11-17 , 1974 . -000- The Minutes of the regular session of the City Council held October 22 , 1974, were approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Coun- cilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 74-399 authorizing the award of bid for furnishing one (1) variable speed drive for the Primer Street Station for the Water Reclamation Department to Palmer-Hastik and Associates in the amount of $5,787 . 00, this being the lowest and best bid received was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 74-400 authorizing the award of bid for furnishing one (1) fume scrubber for the Water Reclamation Department to Eldridge Sales Company, in the amount of $1, 069. 00, this being the lowest and best bid received, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis . Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 74-401 authorizing the award of bid for furnishing meter parts (corporations and curb stops) for stock for the Water Distribution Department to Mabry Foundry in the amount of $1,118 . 50, this being the best bid received, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- -205- November 5, 1974 Resolution 74-402 authorizing the award of bid for furnishing electrical sul- plies for the Traffic and Transportation Maintenance Shop for the 11th Street Project to Graybar Electric in the amount of $1,380.69, this being the lowest and best bid received was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Cash. (This project will be 100% reimbursed by the State Highway Department. ) Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 74-403 authorizing the award of bid for furnishing all labor, equip- ment, and materials for construction of 6" concrete curb and gutter on the Mariposa Street Project to Greer Construction Company in the amount of $11,150.22, this being the lowest and best bid received, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. (This project will be funded from the last of the Railroad Relocation Bond funds. ) Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 74-404 authorizing the award of bid for furnishing all labor, equip- ment and materials for hot mix asphaltic concrete surfacing on the Mariposa Street Project to Gatlin Asphalt Company in the amount of $11,731.50, this being the lowest and best bid received, was approved on a motion made by Coun- cilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 74-405 authorizing the award of bids for furnishing equipment and vehicles for the various City Departments was considered: Beaumont Motors $ 87 , 912. 65 Michel Machinery $ 20,717 . 54 Coleman Bernard $ 49,751.16 International Harvester $ 16,727 .00 Kinsel Ford $ 60, 234 .72 Equipment Headquarters $ 52,698 .23 GMC Dixie Truck $ 49, 974 .00 Hyco Equipment Company $ 11,170.00 Tideland 's International $155, 561.40 Fogle Equipment Company $ 65, 900.00 The resolution (total cost $570, 646.70) was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Permission to advertise for bids for furnishing appliances for the Police and Municipal Court Building (CIP Project 11-B-01) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance 74-68 regarding the adoption of two new sections of the Code of Ordinances, those being Section 42-20. 4 governing Cluster Housing Develop- ments and Section 42-20.5 governing Two-Unit Attached Single Family Housing Developments was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 74-68 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMEND- MENT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 42-20.4 PROVIDING FOR A SPECIFIC USE ZONE PERMIT FOR CLUSTER HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS; PROVIDING A PURPOSE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PRO- VIDING FOR USE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 42-20. 5 PROVIDING FOR TWO-UNIT ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS; PROVIDING A PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR USE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR MINI- -206- November 5, 1974 MUM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL POLICY; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SUIT TO ENJOIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Abstained: Councilman Councilman Cash Williams Councilwoman McGinnis Councilman Evans -000- Resolution 74-406 authorizing approval of a change order to provide modifica- tions to the communication equipment in the Police & Municipal Court Building (approximately $4 ,400. 00) , CIP Project 11-B-01, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- A resolution accepting and authorizing final payment for the Corley-Madison CIP Project 11-ST-05, to J.C.N. Pavers, Inc. was held for action at a later date because the project has not been finalized. -000- Resolution 74-407 authorizing extension of crime prevention unit grant (Grant amount $70, 975 with City' s match $22 , 975 for a total $93,880) for another year was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Council- man Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- A dilapidated structure hearing date will be set later to give more time for notice of the hearing. -000- Councilman Evans asked if, in connection with the Mariposa Street Project, Ewing Street will remain open. Mr. Wilbur Balmer, Director of Public Works, responded that they were anticipating this matter at a future date and would prepare for it when it becomes necessary. Councilman Cash presented a Book he had received during the Apostolic Crusade held in City Auditorium, Friday night, November 1, 1974 . Mr. Devero introduced Mr. Jim Thompson, new Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. Mayor Ritter called an Executive Session pursuant to Section 2, Article 625 .17 of the Texas Civil Statutes. -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 November 5, 1974 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -207- November 5, 1974