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Home My WebLink AboutMIN OCT 21 1975 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD OCTOBER 21, 1975 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas , met in regular session this the 21st day of October, 1975, 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: Howard McDaniel Acting City Manager Kenneth Wall City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by the Reverend Bill Nichols, First Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Williams. -000- The Mayor issued the following proclamation: Scouts ' "Good Turn Week in Beau- mont" - October 26-November 2 , 1975. -000- Because of the large number of citizens attending today's session, Mayor Ritter recognized those wishing to address the meeting prior to the discussion of the regular Agenda: Mrs. James Faggard, 8225 Lawrence Drive, representing a large delegation of citizens, presented a petition containing 1,194 signatures requesting a solu- tion to the traffic hazard at the intersection of Lawrence Drive and Eastex Freeway. Mr. R. A. Cook, Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services of the Beaumont Independent School District, addressed Council to request a solution to the hazard of this intersection for the safety of approximately 150 students (one- half elementary age) who ride 3 buses in the area. Councilman Cash expressed his appreciation to those working on the petition and suggested the petition be presented to the County Commissioners and the appropriate State officials. In answer to questions by Council and citizens, Mr. Eddie Whitnell, Director of Traffic and Transportation, said that he had met with Texas Highway personnel in an effort to formulate recommendations and suggested alternates to be used during the interim period before the overpass can be funded and constructed. Mrs. John Tucker, 8370 Lawrence, and the pastor of Suburban Acres Baptist Church, 6590 Lawrence, also addressed the Council to express their concern for this intersection. -000- Mr. McDaniel introduced Mr. Bill Avery as the new City Finance Officer. -000- The minutes of the regular City Council session held October 14, 1975, were ap- proved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -178- October 21, 1975 Authorization to advertise for bids in the Mapes Street Participation Project (City's share approximately $53,000) was approved on a motion made by Council- woman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Cash. I Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Authorization to advertise for bids for furnishing 1300 turkeys to the City of Beaumont was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Authorization to advertise for bids for furnishing one (1) tow truck and one (1) service vehicle for the transit facilities (UMTA grant and bond funds - CAP 45- T-01) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Council- man Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Authorization to advertise for bids for furnishing micellaneous shop equipment for the new transit facilities (UMTA grant and CAP 45-T-01) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-372 authorizing the acceptance of a bid from Flxible Company for furnishing Transit Vehicle Components in the amount of $9 ,655.09, this being the lowest and best bid received (UMTA grant) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-373 authorizing the acceptance of a bid from Skylark Camera Co. (Houston) for furnishing color photography equipment for the Police Department in the amount of $6,137. 20, this being the best bid received (CIP 11-B-01) , was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-374 authorizing the acceptance of an informal bid for furnishing a Co2 Incubator for the Health Department from VWR Scientific, in the amount of $1,639. 00, this being the lowest and best bid received, was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-375 authorizing execution of a contract with Jim Connor Plumbing for modifications in the City jail, in the amount of $3,860.00 (CIP 11-B-01) was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman M=Ginnis and seconded by Coun- cilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-376 authorizing reimbursement to 3ulf States Utilities Company, in the amount of $2,826.42, for relocation of aa electrical transmission line pole for the Florida Avenue (CIP Project 11-ST-)8) was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -179- October 21, 1975 Resolution 75-377 adopting route alignment and authorizing preparation of plans and specifications, right-of-way acquisition and a reimbursement agreement with the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation on the Irving Grade Separation (CAP Project 45-ST-02) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-378 accepting water, sanitary sewer, storm sewers , and pavement improvements in Dowlen West Addition, Unit XI (Monterrey Drive, Brandywine Drive, and Collier Road) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance 75-66 repealing and voiding provisions of Section 42-47 of the Code of Ordinances, providing for the City to pay 1/3 of the cost of street construc- tion on previously dedicated rights-of-way was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 75-66 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT BY REPEALING SECTION 42-47, -WHICH PROVIDED FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STREETS IN EXISTING RIGHTS OF WAY TO THE EXTENT OF ONE-THIRD OF THE TOTAL COST; PROVID- ING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-379 authorizing the City Manager to make adjustments in the hourly rates charged for the wages of Fire and Police Department personnel required at commercial and public functions ($10.00 hourly) was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Williams . Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 75-380 authorizing emergency undercarriage repair of a 1975 Allis- Chalmers Dozer, Unit #5010A, used in the Solid Waste Department landfill opera- tion, in the amount of approximately $4 , 000. 00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-381 authorizing payment of $1,264 . 14 to John A. Bailey, the neu- tral arbitrator in the arbitration proceeding between the City of Beaumont and Firefighters Local 399 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 75-382 authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $31,574 . from Other Charges to General Government Activities Account No. 18 , establish- ing a line item budget for the Administrative Services Department was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis . Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -180- October 21, 1975 Resolution 75-383 authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $3609000 .00 from Other Charges to Beaumont Transit System Fund (Subsidy for bus system) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes : Mayor Ritter Nayes : Councilman Cash Councilwoman McGinnis Councilman Williams Councilman Evans -000- Ordinance 75-67 condemning certain dilapidated structures was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 75-67 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 1144 ASHLEY STREET, THE SAME BE- ING LOTS 11 & 12 , AND PARTS OF LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK 16, CHAISON ADDITION (20-300-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 710 BUFORD STREET, THE SAME BEING PLAT F, TRACT 53 , D. RROWN SURVEY (70-286-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 755 COLLEGE STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 494 , BLOCK 64 , BEAUMONT ADDITION (06-290-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 1312 COLLIS STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 37 , VAN WORMER ADDITION (64-241-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 1326 COLLIS STREET (FRONT & REAR) , THE SAME BEING LOT 2 ,BLOCK 37 , VAN WORMER ADDITION (64-242-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 3945 CONGRESS STREET (REAR) , THE SAME BEING LOT 22 & N111 OF LOT 21, BLOCK 29 , W. W. CHAISON ADDITION (22-248-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 1214 , 1222, 1230 & 1238 FORREST STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 20, BLOCK 18 , CHAISON ADDITION (20-334-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 740 & 742 FORSYTHE STREET, THE SAME BEING LOT 3 & E/-1/2 OF LOT 4 , BLOCK 16 , VAN WORMER ADDITION (64-146-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 2160 LIVEOAK STREET, THE SAME BEING PLAT D-11, TRACT 21, A. WILLIAMS SURVEY (74-021-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 2712 PARK STREET (GARAGE) , THE SAME BEING LOTS 1 & 2 , BLOCK 85 , CARTWRIGHT ADDITION (17-357- 00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 3030 PINE STREET (REAR) , THE SAME BEING LOT 34 , BLOCK 1, MANNING ADDITION (43-545-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 1808 RAILROAD AVENUE, THE SAME BEING LOT 7 , BLOCK 15 , OGDEN ADDITION (52-193-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; 665 SHERMAN STREET, THE SAME BEING PLAT D, TRACT 20, D. Brown Survey (70-175-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND 1390 SOUTH STREET, THE SAME BEING S/86 & 07/100 , of LOT 7, BLOCK 30, CALDER ADDITION (11-290-00) TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -181- October 21, 1975 A motion approving payment to Landmark Development Corporation (a division of Ellerbe) in the amount of $1,432 .23 for the estimate submitted on the Civic Center Complex was considered. Councilman Evans requested this item be tabled for discussion at a work session unless it could be explained during this meeting. After a lengthy discussion by all members of Council, a motion was made by Coun- cilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams to authorize the payment. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Action on the Gruen & Associates contract was considered. Further discussion was held and the City Manager was authorized to execute a contract with Gruen & Associates for architectural services on the Civic Center Complex on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- Mr. Walter Keneson, 4045 Rothwell, commended the Council on accomplishments and called for unity on the Civic Center Complex. Mr. James C. Leggett, 1849 Washington Boulevard, expressed his concern for the "railroad marshalling yard" location and possible interference with the pro- posed Civic Center site. Mr. C. L. "Sonny" Sherman, 585 Belevedere Drive, addressed Council to ask for unity. -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 City Council session held October 21, 1975. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -182- October 21, 1975