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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 11 1981 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD AUGUST 11 , 1981 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont , Texas , met in regular session this the 11th day of August , 1981 , with the following present : HONORABLE : Maurice Meyers Mayor Evelyn M. Lord Councilman , Ward II Calvin Williams Councilman , Ward III Wayne Turner Councilman , Ward IV (Councilman Combs arrived at the end of Item No . 7 . ) Ray A. Riley City Manager George Phair Asst , City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Monsignor Kenneth Greig of St . Anthony ' s Cathedral . The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lord . -000- Mayor Meyers acknowledged two young visitors -,- Erin and Gina Turner , daughters of Councilman Turner. -000- The following items on the Consent Agenda were considered : Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held August 4, 1981 . Resolution 81 -322 authorizing the execution of an agreement with the State of Texas , acting by and through its Department of Public Safety and Department of Highways and Public Transportation for use of its intoxilyzer instruments in the city jail . Resolution 81 -323 reappointing Burt Walker to the Community Development Block Grant Committee for a two-year term expiring May 1 , 1983 , . Councilman Turner moved approval of the Consent Agenda ; seconded by Councilman Lord . QUESTION : AYES : All NAYES : None -000- - 123- AUGUST 11 , 1981 -000- An Ordinance was considered amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordi - nances by changing property described as Area "C" of the Highway 105 Rezoning Study , presently zoned RS to RM-M. Jesse Torres , Assistant Planning Director , stated this item had been referred back to the Planning Department upon Council ' s request and on August 3rd the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to approve RM-M designation . Mayor Meyers stated he would like to make some comments ; that this change had first come forward from the Planning & Zoning Commission for the RM-H designation and , at that time , it was agreed that it would be sent back to the Planning & Zoning for consideration of RM-M designation . At that time it was felt the RM-M would not be a distraction ; stated to accomplish some of the things in the RM-M designation would require trying to get an office park designation which would clearly be , in his opinion , "spot zoning ; " stating that the major change from RM-M to RM-H would be in density. Councilman Turner stated he had read the Minutes of the Council meeting held July 28th regarding this matter and that he understood Councilman Combs ' concern and Council ' s wanting it to be reconsidered by the Planning Commission ; stated that he shared the same feelings for the area ; that RM-H seemed to be correct ; that he would be in favor of an RM-H zoning designation . Councilman Lord expressed concern for traffic conflicts and storm- water runoff which staff reported that the RM-M might be more compatible with the existing development but that RM-H would not present incompatibility in the area . Jesse Torres stated the higher category having a larger dwelling unit count per acre would have a higher land coverage and could be associated with difficulty in handling the drainage , but he thought both considerations were of equal weight . Councilman Lord asked what official action had been taken on this ordinance -- was it tabled? Was it referred back to the Commission? Did Council vote on the change? Mayor explained that Council did vote on the RM-H and it was denied and was recommended that it should go back to the Planning Depart- ment for further study ; stating that at that time RM-M seemed to be compatible . Councilman Turner asked if it would be appropriate to consider voting on this item later in the meeting when Councilman Combs arrived and asked that it be deferred until such time . Councilman Lord asked about the requirements for letting the people in that area know what is happening . George Phair stated it would be a requirement to hold another public hearing in light of the fact that the proposal to change it to RM-H was voted on negatively ; that to change it back to RM-H now would be to do so without notice because the surrounding property owners are under the impression that the RM-H had been voted down ; stated that it would require another public hearing. (The following is a continuation of the discussion of Item 1 which took place after Councilman Combs arrived at the meeting . ) - 124- AUGUST 11 , 1981 -000- Councilman Combs asked that in going to the RM-M would that be "spot zoning" if you had the OP classification next to it ; also asked if it might be a transitional classification . George Phair stated where you might have RM-M on one side and RS on the other, it may become a closer question , but it probably could be compatible . Mayor Meyers pointed out that it was the variables and uncertain- ties that led him to feel there would not be a severe difference if it were to go RM-H ; that because of the many gray areas , was led back to the RM-H . Councilman Combs stated the offices would be less objectionable in the RM-H ; that he would hate to see it zoned RM-H just to accommo- date an office , but didn ' t think it would make too much difference . Mayor Meyers agreed . Mayor Meyers stated options available in regards to this item. Council could propose a motion , since there was no motion made on this item earlier in the meeting , that would approve the zoning from RS to RM-M; that it could be recommended that it go back through the process for RM-H zoning ; or do nothing at all . Councilman Turner stated he would like to see it go back for con- sideration of the RM-H classification . Mayor Meyers concurred and called for a motion . Councilman Turner moved ; seconded by Mayor Meyers , that the ordin- ance go back to Planning Department for resubmission with all the necessary acts to bring it back for the RM-H zoning consideration . George Phair pointed out that it probably would not be necessary to go back through the Planning & Zoning Commission , but just to hold a public hearing . QUESTION : AYES : Mayor Meyers Councilman Combs Councilman Williams Councilman Turner NAYES : Councilman Lord -000- Resolution 81 -324 authorizing the filing of grant applications for Phase I development of Northwest Park and for construction of a swimming complex in South Beaumont to replace the Alice Keith pool was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lord and seconded by Councilman Williams . QUESTION : AYES : All NAYES : None Councilman Williams expressed concern for the apparent depth of the wading pool that is being installed at Liberia Park . City Manager stated the pool is wider and longer , but is about 3-3-T/2 feet in depth ; that he would report back to him as to exact depth . -000- -125- AUGUST 11 , 1981 -000- Resolution 81 -325 accepting the report on a railroad feasibility study by Bernard Johnson , Inc . , for a proposed relocation route for the railroads north of Beaumont and Orange was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lord and seconded by Councilman Turner . QUESTION AYES : All NAYES : None -000- Resolution 81 -326 authorizing the purchase from Mr. Donald W . Donovan , Jr. , Parcel No . 157 (4574 sq . ft . , Tract 148, City Plat SP-2 , H . Williams League) for $5000 , was approved on a motion by Councilman Turner and seconded by Councilman Lord . QUESTION : AYES : All NAYES : None Right-of-way needed for the Major Drive-Calder Intersection Project . -000- Resolution 81 -327 authorizing the purchase of various parcels of right-of-way needed for the Sarah. Street Improvement Project was approved on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION : AYES : All NAYES : None Includes Parcel 5- 10 , 134 . 15 sq . ft. ,North 1 /2 of J .W. Bullock Survey for 2537. 00; Parcel 13-579 . 37 sq . ft . , Lot 1 , Block 4 , Lincoln Terrace Addition , J . W. Bullock Survey , for $1052 . 00 . ; Parcel 14-9 ,931 . 05 sq . ft . , Lot 13 of the J . W. Bullock Survey for $1482 . 00 . -000- Resolution 81 -328 authorizing the purchase of a parcel of land needed for Spur 380 (Lamar Freeway Project 82-B183-00475 ) from Mrs . Blondell Drake Gilmore , for $31 ,274 . 00 , was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lord and seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION : AYES : All NAYES : None Parcel No. 17 , 11 ,949 sq . ft. , David Brown League , Abstract #5 . -000- Resolution 81 - 329 setting a public hearing on the proposed. budget for fiscal year beginning October 1 , 1981 , to be held September 1 , 1981 , at 2 : 00 p . m. , in the City Council Chambers . City Manager stated the total value of the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1982 for all funds to be $59 ,982 ,000 , with an estimated rate of spending some 57 . 2 million dollars . The budget reflects no proposed increase in revenues from tax sources . Proposed is a 10% increase for salaries and wages for all general employees , plus proposed dental coverage . Proposed budget includes one new program -- Beaumont Health Clinic to be added the first part of 1982 , as well as provisions for the Miller Library . City Manager stated we have sufficient revenue in every fund to offset the cost of delivering those services . -126- AUGUST 11 , 1981 w Resolution 81 -329 passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION : AYES : All NAYES : None Mayor Meyers proposed the following schedule for budget workshop sessions Thursday , August 13 , 1 : 30 P . M . Monday , August 17 , 1 :00 P . M. Wednesday , August 19 , 3 : 00 P . M. , and if necessary , Monday , August 24 , 3 : 00 P . M . -000- CITIZENS : Mrs . Delia Harrington , 815 Willow , announced the gift to the City of Beaumont of two large holly trees from Mrs . Thelma L . Campbell ; trees presently located at 696 Willow. J. C . Leggitt, 1849 Washington Blvd. report street lights flashing on and off at various locations . -000- There being no further business , Mayor Meyers recessed to reconvene for Executive Session . -000- I , Myrtle Corgey , City Clerk of the City of Beaumont , Texas , certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the minutes of the regular City Council session held August 11 , 1981 . Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -127- AUGUST 11 , 1981 It