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Home My WebLink AboutMIN APR 01 1975 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD APRIL 1, 1975 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the lst day of April, 1975, with the following present: HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor Don Cash Councilman, Ward I Vi McGinnis Councilwoman, Ward II Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Absent: Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Appointed Officials ; Kenneth Devero City Manager Kenneth Wall City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Reverend A. D. Brackin, Westfield Church of the Nazarene. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cash. -000- The Mayor issued the following proclamations: "Cancer Control Month" - April, 1975; "The .Week of the Young Child in Beaumont" - April 6-12, 1975; "Young Audiences Week in Beaumont" - March 31 - April 5, 1975; "YWCA Month in Beaumont" April, 1975; and "National Welded Products Month in Beaumont" - April, 1975. -000- The minutes ,of the regular session of the City Council held March 25, 1975, were approved .on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Coun- cilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-123 authorizing the award of bids for furnishing eight (8) elec- tric valve operators for the Water Reclamation Department to Mabry Foundry and Supply in. the amount of $13 , 872. 00, this being the best .bid received, was ap- proved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-124 authorizing the award of bids for furnishing pipe. for the Athletic Complex project along Langham Road to Pyramid Concrete Products in the amount of $11, 750.40, this being the only bid received, was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-125 authorizing an extension of time on the Holloway Sand & Gravel Company, ,Inc.. contract from July 14, 1975, to November 1, 1975, (CIP 11-SU-042 & 11-SU-047) was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans. . Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -51- April 1, 1975 Resolution 75-126 authorizing. .an agreement with Do.n Streety .Ent.erpr-ises, Inc . , to participate in_ the _paving of Shakespeare Drive in Dowlen West Addition, Unit XI, and .with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. , Consulting Engineers, to perform the necessary engineering .services for the street project, Street Participation Program, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-127 accepting a contract awarded to F. Gatlin Asphalt Company, Inc. for the Hot-Mix Asphaltic Concrete surfacing on Mariposa Street from South Street to Cedar Street, and authorizing the final payment to the contractor in the amount of $13 , 931. 60, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None Councilman Cash said he would like the City to give consideration to paving and curb and gutter the extension of Ewing Street. -000- Resolution 7.5-128 authorizing the retention of Hall & Hall to conduct a market value appraisal of Parkdale Shopping Center, Village Shopping Center, Gaylynn Shopping Center, Gateway Shopping Center and Stadium Shopping Center (cost to be shared by Beaumont Independent School District and Jefferson County - it is hoped an agreement .can be reached with South Park Independent School District) was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Council- man Evans . Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-129 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Assignment of _Judgement Lien against .Geo.rge Green, et al, to S. Leleux was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans. __ Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-1.30 authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed without warranty to Leo White and wife, Charlotte White, for certain property (Lot . 21, Block "H" Beaumont Heights Addition) bought for certain property bought for delinquent taxes was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Ordinance 75-21 adjusting electrical utility rates for industrial users (Lamar University is only user in City limits) was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 75-21 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING GULF STATES UTILITIES COMPANY TO PLACE IN EFFECT REVISED SCHEDULE, TO WIT: REVISED SCHEDULE LPS , LARGE POWER SERVICE AND TO CANCEL SCHEDULES LIS , LAR INDUSTRIAL SERVICE, LIS-OP, RIDER TO SCHEDULE LIS FOR SHORT TERM SERVICE, 460 , RIDER FOR AUXILIARY OR STANDBY SERVICE AND RIDER 470, RIDER FOR INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE, EFFECTIVE AS TO SERVICE RENDERED BY SUCH COMPANY ON AND AFTER APRIL 1, 1975 . The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -52- April 1, 1975 Ordinance 75-22 setting closing hours and holidays for package stores was con- sidered: ORDINANCE NO. 75-22 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAU- MONT BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 3-7 PROHIBITING THE SALE OR DELIVERY OF ANY LIQUOR AT CERTAIN TIMES AND ON CERTAIN DAYS; PROVIDING FOR SEV- ERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilman Cash requested Council take no action in this matter. Councilman Evans made a motion to adopt the ordinance; it was seconded by Coun- cilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Abstained: Councilman Cash Councilwoman McGinnis Councilman Evans. -000- Resolution 75-131 endorsing the SETEOC transportation plan (grant application for _ eight vehicles for handicapped and elderly door to door service) was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-132 authorizing compromise of Mildred Badgett vs. City of Beau- mont for $200. 00 plus costs of court was approved on a motion made by Council- man Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-133 directing the City Attorney to take appropriate action to remedy alleged zoning violation at 4895 Garwood (telephone answering service operating in residence in area zoned R-1) was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Cash made a motion to table Agenda Item 15 (Consider a resolution appointing a committee to study the methods of handling allegations regarding Police operations) so that the subject could be discussed in executive ses- sion -- probably Thursday. He further said he objected to a 3-member commit- tee and to the fact that he was not given the opportunity of submitting a name and felt he should be allowed representation for input in this committee. Councilwoman McGinnis said that premature coverage of the matter in a news- paper editorial had caused one prospective appointee (Dewey Gonsoulin) to withdraw his name from consideration. She said she was disappointed in the manner the editorial presented the matter and pointed out that this would not be a Police Review Board but a study committee for such. She seconded the motion to table this item. Mayor Ritter said he had told Mr. Gonsoulin the previous day that he would op- pose his appointment publicly and vote against it because he felt his position on the Civil Service Commission would present a conflict of interest. He also opposed a 3-member board. Councilman Evans said he did not have a name to submit so he was agreeable to the 3-member committee saying it was his understanding that a smaller group could accomplish more. His main concern is for a group that will be fair. Mayor Ritter asked Chief Bauer for his comments. Mr. Devero said it was unfair to ask Chief Bauer to comment at this time with- out a specific question. -53- April 1, 1975 Mayor Ritter asked Chief Bauer specifically about professional police opinions of police review boards. Chief Bauer said that civilian police review boards are opposed by professional police officers for several reasons. He asked that Council give careful con- sideration of the matter but said the decision would have to be made by the Council. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None Resolution 75-134 appointing Reverend Joe S. Barner and Mrs. Ralph Wooster as members to the Housing Board of Appeals for a three year term ending November 1, 1977, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: Jone -000- Mayor Ritter recognized Sheriff Dick Culbertson who was in attendance at the meeting. -000- Mr. David Stiles, Jr. , Attorney, filed a claim against the City for Ida Mae Duplechin, alleging on-job injury while employed as a meter repair person in the Water Distribution Department. Mr. Walter Keneson, 4045 Rothwell, requested Council fairness and unity so that the City can continue its forward progress. Mr. Tobe Duhon, 2545 Amarillo, called for Council unity. Mr. J. L. Allbritton, Big Fat Rabbit Package Store, 695 Forsythe, expressed disappointment for Council action taken concerning the change of hours for package stores. Mr. Charles Williams, Butch' s Package Store, 1711 Irving, expressed disappoint- ment concerning Council action for package stores. Mr. Paul Brown, 1030 Goliad, requested Council fairness and unity. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. -000- 2, 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 City Council held April 1, 1975 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -54- April 1, 1975 BI D OPENINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2 : 00 p.m. -- April 1, 1975 THOSE present at the Bid Openings were: Myrtle Corgey City Clerk Lane Nichols Asst. City Attorney Jim Thompson Admin. Asst. to Manager Pete Shelton Asst. Fire Chief Wayne Yancey Asst. to Com. Develop. Dir. -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for the purchase and removal of structures designated for removal under CIP 11-ST-07 (University Drive) were received: Joe M. Mejia - 790-792 Caston (Duplex) bid $660 .00 (bid check $660 . 00) V. C. Marino House Movers 4620 Usan - $260 .00 (bid check $260. 00) 4650 Usan - $575. 00 (bid check $575.-.00) 4688 Alabama - $260 . 00 (bid check $260 .00) The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and future re- commendation to the City Council. -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for universal gym equipment for the Police Department were received: Oshman' s Sporting Goods Co. NO BID Universal Athletic Sales Co. $3,510. 79 - 45 to 60 days Haden Company $3 ,501.33 - 3 weeks American Athletic Company $3,250 .00 - 5 days The bids were referred to the City Manager and staff for study and future re- commendation to the City Council. -000- In response to an advertisement previously published, the following bids for one (1) fiberglass, 15,000 gallon class, underground tank and specified accessories for use as a pumper (drafting) test pit for the Fire Department were received: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation $12 ,459 .00 - freight approx. $1725.00 statement in bid says bid security will be sent at later date. Industrial Plastics & Supply Co. No Bid The bids was referred to the City Manager and staff for study and future re- commendation to the City Council. -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 bid openings held April 1, 1975 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk April 1, 1975