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Home My WebLink AboutMIN FEB 12 1980 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD FEBRUARY 12 , 1980 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont , Texas, met in regular session this the 12th day of February, 1980 , with the following present : HONORABLE : Maurice Meyers Mayor Tom Combs , Jr . Councilman , Ward I Vi McGinnis Councilwoman , Ward II Calvin Williams Councilman , Ward III Absent : Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Ray Riley City Manager Kenneth Wall City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Pastor Bob Arnold, Touch Christian Center . The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Williams . -000- The Minutes of the regular City Council session held February 5 , 1980 , were approved on a motion made by Councilman Combs and seconded by Coun- cilwoman McGinnis . Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Mayor Meyers issued the following proclamation : "National Engineers ' Week in Beaumont" - February 17-23 , 1980. -000- Resolution 80-38 authorizing purchase of Parcel #1 for the relocation of Central Fire Station (corner of College at Jefferson, northeast of the existing Station #9) at $10,650. 00 (project number 711-16 . 5-475) was ap- proved on a motion made by Councilman Combs and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis . Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 80-39 accepting a parcel of land, 150' x 200 ' , for the proposed relocation of Fire Station #9 (on Gladys in the vicinity of Shakespeare and valued at $30, 000) from Amoco Production Company was approved on a motion made by Councilman Combs and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Ordinance No. 80-11 calling a General Election in the City of Beaumont , to be held April 5, 1980, for the purpose of - electing a Mayor and four Councilpersons was considered : ORDINANCE NO. 80-11 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; ORDERING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, ON THE 5TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980, AS PROVIDED BY THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, AND THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND FOUR COUNCILMEN; NAMING THE PRECINCTS AT WHICH ELECTION SHALL BE HELD; APPOINTING OFFICERS TO PRESIDE OVER SAID ELECTION; APPOINTING A CANVASSING BOARD FOR ABSENTEE VOTING; APPOINTING A MANAGER AND JUDGE OF THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION; PROVIDING A MANNER OF HOLD- _19- February 12, 1980 ING SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. This ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Combs . Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Ordinance No. 80-12 amending the General Fund Budget to provide a Coordina- tor of program activities for senior citizens and custodial support for the Best Years Center (Central Park Activities Center) was considered : ORDINANCE NO. 80-12 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING EIGHT THOUSAND ($8, 000) DOLLARS FROM ACCOUNT 74 .2 CUSTODIAL SER- VICES TO ACCOUNT 61 . 2 PARKS ; TRANSFERRING NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($9, 500) DOLLARS FROM ACCOUNT 79.458 NON-DEPARTMENTAL TO ACCOUNT 61 . 3 RECREATION AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Combs and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis . Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- An ordinance authorizing a contract with the Beaumont Association for Senior Citizens and amending the General Fund Budget to provide funding for day activities services was considered : AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1 , 1979 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 BY TRANSFERRING $ FROM THE GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT NO. 79. 900 TO SPECIAL SERVICES ACCOUNT NO. 79.415; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR DAY ACTIVITY SERVICES WITH THE BEAUMONT ASSOCIATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS ; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Combs made a motion to approve the ordinance using the amount $9, 500. 00; motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Williams made a motion to approve the ordinance using the amount $19, 100. 00; motion died for lack of a second. -000- Ordinance No . 80-13 abandoning a 10-foot utility easement located in Block 8 , The Park on Thomas Road Addition, Section II , was considered. ORDINANCE NO. 80-13 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A TEN (10) FOOT BY ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO AND ONE-HALF (152 . 5) FOOT STREET LIGHT EASEMENT LOCATED IN BLOCK 8 , SECTION 2 , OF THE PARK ON THOMAS ROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS , AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Williams . Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- -20- February 12 , 1980 Resolution 80-40 granting a permit to Exxon Corporation for the construction of a pipeline across Peveto Road was approved on a motion made by Councilman Combs and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis . Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 80-41 accepting the bid of Keown Supply Company for furnishing road building material (Hot Mix - Cold Laid Asphaltic material at $27. 00 per ton for four (4) months) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Combs and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 80-42 authorizing a contract with Winter King & Son for struc- tural stabilization of Tyrrell Historical Library at a cost of $45 ,000. 00 (Phase I for improvements of Tyrrell Historical Library) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Combs and seconded by Councilwoman McGinnis. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 80-43 accepting the bid of B & B Construction Company for water system improvements along portions of Armstrong, Frazier , Faggard, Texas , East Caldwood, Byrd and Osborn at a cost of $65, 374 . 50 and authorizing Change Order #1 to include replacement of 2" and 4" water line with a 6" line on a portion of Caldwood (950 ' of 6" water line - cost $10,050. 00) - total contract cost $75,424 . 50 - was approved on a motion made by Council- man Combs and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 80-44 accepting the bid of Hyco Equipment , Inc. for furnishing a front-end loader for use by the Water Reclamation Division (to transfer dry sludge at the Sewage Treatment Plant ) at a cost of $41 , 190. 00 was ap- proved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Combs. Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 80-45 authorizing final payment of $21,988 . 00 to S & S Enter- prises , Inc. for construction of the Parks Maintenance Building on a portion of the Civic Center site was approved on a motion made by Councilwoman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Combs . Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Resolution 80-46 accepting the bid of Golden Triangle Pipe and Water Supply Company for furnishing various brass fittings for the Water Utilities De- partment at a cost of $8 , 922 . 50 was approved on a motion made by Council- woman McGinnis and seconded by Councilman Combs. Question : Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- Mrs. Emma Joe Falk, 2055 Driskill Drive, addressed Council on behalf of the Best Year ' s Center to thank Council for action taken today approving a Coordinator and custodial services for the Center . Mrs. Delia Harrington , 815 Willow Street , addressed Council to request that the City Health Department clean Grand Avenue between the 1000 and 3500 Blocks , and especially the 1700 Block of Grand. -21 February 12 , 1980 Mr. John Conway, 520 Dowlen Road, #198 , addressed Council to present a petition containing approximately 216 signatures and N itled : "We, the undersigned, are concerned about the impossible situation caused by trains continuously stopping on the tracks , blocking the Langham Road crossing during the prime traffic time 7 : 30 - 8 : 00 a.m. This impasse pre- vents many students and workers from being on time for school and jobs. We strongly suggest that the train schedule be adjusted to avoid immobiliz- ing city traffic between 7 : 30 and 8 : 00 a.m. " Mr . Howard Mills, 4165 Simpson, speaking on behalf of the Beaumont Associa- tion for Senior Citizens , addressed Council in opposition to Council ' s not furnishing "match" money for the funding of the Associations ' Day Care activities. Mr. J. C. Leggett , 1849 Washington Boulevard, addressed Council concerning the condition of some City streets . Mr. Ricardo Ramirez, 6015 Suzanne Court , addressed Council to request that the decision not to fund the day activities program of the Beaumont Associa- tion for Senior Citizens be reconsidered. Mr. Martin Zoller, 655 Zavalla, member of the American Association for Re- tired People, Chapter #406 , addressed Council to question actions today that concern senior citizens . Mr. H. L. Thomas, 1520 West Virginia, addressed Council to request that Virginia Street be included in some program for needed improvements. Mrs . Cynthia Norvell , 806 22nd Street , addressed Council in support of the petition concerning trains blocking Langham Road at prime traffic times. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was recessed before continuing with the City Council Workshop Session. -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 February 12 , 1980. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -22- February 12, 1980