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Home My WebLink AboutMIN MAY 27 1975 zvl REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD MAY 27, 1975 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in .regular session this the 27th day of May, 1975, with the following present: HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor Vi McGinnis Councilwoman, Ward II Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Absent: Don S. Cash Councilman, Ward I Appointed Officials: Kenneth Devero City Manager Kenneth Wall City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Mr. Dean Ransom, Finance Officer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Evans. -000- The Mayor issued the following proclamation: "American Institute of Banking Week in Beaumont" - May 25-31, 1975 . Messrs. Emil Weaver and Fred Lane were present to accept the proclamation. -000- The minutes of the regular session of the City Council held May 20, 1975, were approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans; seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-197 authorizing the award of informal bids for furnishing Police Citations for the Municipal Court to Data Graphic Business Forms, in amount of $1, 301. 40, approved on a motion made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Coun- cilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-198 authorizing the award of bids for furnishing plant materials for the Water Utilities Service Center (CIP 11-WU-01) , to the following firms approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis; seconded by Councilman Williams: Group A-Bradshaw' s Nurseries $560 . 50; Group B-11th Street Garden Center $160. 00; Group C-Bradshaw' s Nurseries $1,710. 00; Group D-11th Street Garden Center $100. 00. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-199 authorizing the award of bids for Shakespeare Drive Unit XI, Participation Paving Project, to Don Streety Enterprises, in the amount of $116, 039. 50, approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis; seconded by Councilman Evans. (Streety $73,113. 80 & City' s share $42 ,925.70) Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -93- May 27 , 1975 Resolution 75-200 authorizing payment to Stone, Doiron and Wolfrom in the amount of $11,105. 00, for premium due as a result of audit of General Li- ability and Fleet Liability Insurance, approved on a motion made by Council- woman McGinnis; seconded by Councilman Williams. City Manager stated that the City was in receipt of a check for $7,659.71 for earned dividends. Mr. Doiron told Council City had a 49% experience credit which shows good safety with City vehicles. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-201 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Neches Title Company for title work and policies for the acquisition of certain tracts of land, for the Civic Center-Office Building and an easement from Keown for Pine Street interchange, approved on a motion made by Council- man Evans; seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-202 authorizing the City of Beaumont to enter into an agreement for paving Mapes Street in the Gulf Terrance Addition (Participation Paving Policy) , including Shelby Drive; estimated $156, 000+/City' s share $52 ,292.17, on a motion made by Councilman Evans; seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-203 appointing the Police Study Committee; motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis; seconded by Councilman Williams. Mayor Ritter stated that although he had submitted a name, he objected to the wording of the resolution and would have to vote against it. Question: Ayes: Councilman Williams Nayes: Mayor Ritter Councilwoman McGinnis Councilman Evans RESOLUTION 75-203 WHEREAS, the City Council has been presented with allegations of police misconduct and criticism of the manner in which such allegations are handled by the City of Beaumont; and, WHEREAS, various recommendations have been made by citizens regarding the manner in which such complaints should be handled in the future; and, WHEREAS, before acting upon such recommendations, the City Council is of the opinion that a study of the problem and the various approaches to its resolution should be made, and that a committee should be appointed to make such study; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the following persons are hereby appointed to a special committee by the City Council: Jo Ann Stiles, Harold Halcomb, Cleveland Nisby, Robert Altemose and Lipscomb Norvell, Jr. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said committee is hereby charged with the following responsibilities: Reviewing the questions raised by recent com- plaints regarding allegations of police misconduct, defining the problem or problems, researching alternative solutions, and submitting a report and recommendations to the City Council within ninety (90) days of the date hereof; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby, directed to provide appropriate staff assistance to said committee. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE City of Beaumont this the 27th day of May, 1975. /s/ KEN RITTER, MAYOR -94- May 27, 1975 -000- An ordinance restricting the issuance of building permits was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 75-38 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OTHER THAN FOR USES ALLOWED IN AN R-1 ZONE IN A PORTION OF THE SOUTH END RE- ZONING STUDY AREA FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS, OR UNTIL REZONING IS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Ordinance adopted on a motion made by Councilman Williams; seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Albert Robertson, President, Beaumont Chapter NAACP, expressed appreciation for Council ' s action regarding appointment of the Police Review Board Study Committee and asked for a copy of the Resolution creating this committee. John Neild, 4320 Folsom Drive, addressed Council to request consideration for allowing parking on 1-1/2 blocks of Folsom which is presently designated 11 no parking. " City Manager told Council this will be looked at and alternatives offered to Council. Councilman Williams asked that all new 4-lane facilities be looked at to resolve this parking problem created with these new facilities. City Manager said staff had at this point looked at these facilities on a request basis and cautioned Council to remember the intent of the streets when built, Councilman Evans suggested traffic counts be conducted to determine off-peak times when parking may be allowed. It was decided this would be placed on a workshop agenda for further discussion. -000- Mrs. Beverly Williams, 4465 Diamond, addressed Council to express appreciation for the moratorium on building permits in her area and asked if this moratorium would permit self-operated gas pumps to be put at a grocery. Mr. Impey assured her this would not be allowed under R-1 zoning still per- mitted. -000- Mrs. Elsie Walker, 1790 Church, addressed Council to advise newly appointed Police Review Board Study Committee that she would be available for assistance to them. -000- W. J. Balmer, Director of Public Works, addressed Council to say that about 300 attended the Spring meeting of the Texas Public Works Association held in Beaumont this year -- and enjoyed it. Mr. Balmer said he would invite the Conference back when the Convention Center is built. -000- -95- May 27 , 1975 -000- Mayor Ritter reported that Council had received the preliminary report from the architects on the cost estimates for building the Civic Center Thursday afternoon. Although the estimates were millions more than expected, Mayor Ritter expressed his confidence that the City would build the projects. Councilman Evans expressed his concern for the projects. Councilman Williams expressed his disappointment that more of a hedge against inflation had not been built into the CAP program after our experiences with CIP projects. -000- Mr. Walter Keneson, 4045 Rothwell, addressed Council to ask that they not be too negative at this point and that they hire more local firms with local employees. -000- Mr. Joe Bob Kinsel, Co-Chairman of CAP Steering Committee, asked for Council unity to bring this project to a successful conclusion. -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 City Council session held May 27 , 1975. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -96- May 27, 1975 JOINT SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT COMMISSIONER' S COURT - JEFFERSON COUNTY HELD 11: 30 A.M. , MAY 27 , 1975 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS BE IT REMEMBERED that the Beaumont City Council and the Jefferson County Commissioners met in joint session this the 27th day of May, 1975, to re- appoint the Navigation Board of the City of Beaumont, with the following present: Honorable: Ken Ritter Mayor Vi McGinnis Councilwoman, Ward II Councilman Williams Councilman, Ward III Councilman Evans Councilman, Ward IV Leonard J. Giblin, Jr. Judge, Commissioner' s Court Norman A. Troy Commissioner, Precinct #1 James A. Smith, Jr. Commissioner, Precinct #2 Dave Smith, Jr. Commissioner, Precinct #3 Ted R. Walker Commissioner, Precinct #4 Fred G. Hill County Clerk L. D. Farrow Adm. Asst to Comm. Court Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- Judge Giblin made a motion; seconded by Commissioner Walker, to appoint Mayor Ritter chairman of the session. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None. -000- Mr. Hill advised the joint session that Messrs. Floyd C. Smith, Richard P. Medlin and Walter J. Crawford, Sr. , were currently serving on this Board. Mr. Hill said the term is for two years and begins January 1st. -000- In answer to questions by Council and Commissioners, Commissioner Walker said this Board is the forerunner to Corps of Engineers and are responsible for preparing spoil banks required in dredging-operating locks in Taylor' s Bayou, etc. Mr. Farrow said this Navigation District was set up with all of Jefferson County excluding the Port Arthur Independent School District. -000- Judge Giblin made a motion to reappoint the above listed Board members for a two-year term beginning January 1, 1975; motion seconded by Council- woman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Councilman Evans said he would like a study concerning the functions of this Board. Commissioner James A. Smith, Jr. , said he would like to meet with them; others generally agreed. -000- Mr. Hill read from the original minutes creating this Board in 1909 and stating functions and responsibilities. -000- Councilman Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of the last session, without having them read; seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis . Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- There being no further business, Judge Giblin made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Walker. All votes favorable. -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 Joint Session of City Council and Commissioner' s Court, held May 27 , 1975 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -2- May 27 , 1975