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Home My WebLink AboutMIN NOV 02 1982 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1982 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 2nd day .of November, 1982, with the following present: HONORABLE: William Neild Mayor Bill Cox Councilman, Ward I Evelyn M. Lord Councilman, Ward II Joseph D. Deshotel Councilman, Ward III Wayne Turner Councilman, Ward IV Ray Riley City Manager Hugh Earnest Asst. City Manager Lane Nichols Asst. City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Reverend Terry G. Pierce. of the First Church of The Nazarene. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lord. -000- The following Proclamations were issued: 1. Councilman Cox presented a Proclamation to Mrs. Pat Fertitta setting the Week of November lst through the 5th as National Medical Assistants Week in Beaumont. 2. Councilman Lord presented a Proclamation to David Green, Sam Mize and Jacque Plasett proclaiming Saturday, November 6th as Celebration of Service Day in honor of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity at Lamar University. 3 . Councilman Deshotel presented a Proclamation to Sister Emily Bordages and Dominican Sister Davidica Nelson setting aside Sunday, November 7th as Texas Dominican Sisters Centennial Day in Beaumont. The representatives extended an invitation to all to share in the celebration of the centennial year of the founding of the Dominican Sisters in Texas to be held at St. Anthony' s Cathedral located on Archie Street. 4. Councilman Turner presented a Proclamation to Jack Farley in recognition of the work of Optimist Club members and setting aside the second week in November as Youth Appreciation Week in Beaumont. Mr. Farley announced this week is dedicated to David Stone who has collected some $70,000 over a 10-year period for the Jerry Lewis Telethon. 5. Mayor Neild presented a Proclamation to Mrs. Rachel Baize, Shirley Perkins and Pam Meador in recognition of area respira- tory therapists during Respiratory Therapist Week November 7th through 13th. -000- -194- NOVEMBER 2, 1982 -000- Amelia Cobb and Martha C. Jones of the Junior League presented four "Lagniappe" cookbooks for the Beaumont Libraries. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Resolution 82-398 appointing Paul Hay and Jack B. Osborne to the Historical Landmark Commission with terms expiring October 30, 1985. Resolution 82-399 appointing Whit Outlaw to the Zoning Board of Ad- justment, as an alternate member, term expiring September 30, 1984. Resolution 82-400 accepting the bid of CABCO Business Forms, in the amount of $1226. 50, for 50, 000 parking citations for Municipal Court. Resolution 82-401 accepting the bid of International Business Machines Corporation, for the renewal of a maintenance contract for an IBM Sys- tem 7 computer used in the Water Reclamation Department, in the amount of $7200. 00. Resolution 82-402 authorizing the withdrawal of securities. Resolution 82-403 accepting the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and paving improvements in Westwood Meadows. Resolution 82-404 authorizing the acquisition of easements for the Prince Street Outfall drainage project. Resolution 82-405 accepting two general utility easements from Terra Company and Delaware Office Plaza. Approval of minutes of regular session held October 19, 1982. The Consent Agenda items were approved on a motion made by Councilman Lord; seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None -000- Ordinance 82-125 changing the property in Blocks 33, 34, 35, 36 in the McFaddin Second Addition from R-3 to RS (2000 and 2100 Blocks of Harrison, Hazel and Long Streets) was considered. ORDINANCE NO. 82-125 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS BLOCKS 33, 34, 35, and 36, MCFADDIN SECOND ADDITION, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS AND PRESENTLY ZONED R-3 (MODIFIED TWO FAMILY AND MULTIPLE DWELLING) DISTRICT TO RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY) DISTRICT BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. Ordinance 82-125 was adopted on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and seconded by Councilman Cox. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None -195- NOVEMBER 2, 1982 -000- Ordinance 82-126 granting a specific use permit to establish a householding moving and storage business was considered. ORDINANCE NO. 82126 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A HOUSE- HOLD MOVING AND STORAGE BUSINESS IN A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE DWELLING) DISTRICT. Ordinance 82-126 was adopted on a motion made by Councilman Turner with the stipulation that the existing tree line be retained; motion was seconded by Councilman Lord. QUESTION: AYES: All NAPES: None -000- Ordinance 82-127 changing the zoning from RS and AR to PUD for 55.49 acres on the east side of Major Drive was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 82-127 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY) AND AR (AGRICULTURAL- RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) FOR 55. 49 ACRES OF LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABJLITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Ordinance 82-127 was adopted on a motion made by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Deshotel. QUESTION: AYES: All NAPES: None -000- Ordinance 82-128 granting a specific use permit for a religious retreat and education center on 28. 05 acres on the east side of Major Drive was considered. ORDINANCE NO. 82-128 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A RETREAT AND REGLIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER AND APPROVAL OF A GENERAL LAND ' USE AND DENSITY PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY. Ordinance 82-128 was approved by a motion made by Councilman Deshotel; seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None -000- Resolution 82-406 authorizing the execution of a one-year renewal contract with the National Center for Municipal Development for services of a Washington assistant for the City of Beaumont, in the amount of $29, 425.00 plus expenses was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lord; seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None -196- NOVEMBER 2, 1982 Council expressed appreciation for a fine job being performed by the Washington Assistant and it was 4greed that money spent for this service has been worthwhile. -000- Resolution 82-407 accepting a donation from Amoco Production Company for 0 . 60 acre tract of land to be used for future elevated water storage tank site and 0. 08 of an acre access easement located approxi- mately 800 ' south of the intersection of the proposed Folsom Drive and Major Drive was approved by a motion made by Councilman Lord and seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION: AYES: All NAPES: None -000- Resolution 82-408 accepting the rehabilitation of the Central Park Community Center and authorizing final payment to Watkins Construction Company in the amount of $16, 795. 35 and also authorizing final payment of $1, 617. 01 to Livesay-Vacker & Associates was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Deshotel. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None -000 Resolution 82-409 granting written permission to Lumberton to annex about four square miles of land within Beaumont' s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction was considered. After discussing the matter, it was agreed that the 2-year period- might be a little long; that with a shorter period, Lumberton would have sufficient time to take advantage of every election date. Councilman Lord moved to approve the Resolution with an amendment to add "before November, 1983; seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None -000- The following Ordinance caption was read: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AN ANNEXATION ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 14, 1982 ANNEXING THE HEREIN- AFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE THE HERE- INAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY; GRANTING THE SAID TERRITORY AND ALL FUTURE INHABI- TANTS OF THE TERRITORY ALL; OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS; AND BINDING THE FUTURE INHABITANTS BY ALL THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY. Councilman Lord moved passage of the Ordinance to the final reading; seconded by Councilman Turner. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None -197- NOVEMBER 2, 1982 Resolution 82-410 accepting the bid of Troy Dodson Construction Co. in the amount of $3,259 , 018. 75 for the construction of the Phelan Blvd. TIP Project was approved by a motion made by Councilman Cox; seconded by Councilman Lord. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None -000- The following Ordinance was deferred. ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE TAX ROLL FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE YEAR 1982; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING, ASSESSING AND COLLECTING OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR 1982 FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING A GENERAL FUND AND A SINKING FUND TO MEET THE PAYMENT OF ALL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST THEREON; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. -000- Resolution 82-411 directing the Planning Department to prepare a service plan for a proposed annexation to include 73 . 03 acres of land located adjacent and immediately west of the City Limit Line at Washington Blvd. and setting public hearings concerning proposed annexation to be held Monday, November 29, 1: 00 p.m. , on the site and Monday, December 6 , 3: 15 p.m. , in the Council Chambers was approved on a motion made by Councilman Turner; seconded by Council- man Deshotel. QUESTION: AYES: All NAYES: None It was determined that attendance by Council was not required at the public hearing held "on site. " -000- Councilman Turner stated he would like to reserve a few minutes at the Work Shop session to discuss the proposed tax levy. -000- Mrs. Helen Sample, 3265 Minglewood, wife of Ernest Sample, asked that the minutes of the meeting reflect her appearance before Council and she was filing a complaint with the City relative to her Husband ' s injury. Mr. J. T. Johnson addressed Council regarding the Santa Fe Railroad blowing their whistle too loudly. Councilman Turner volunteered to go with Mr. Johnson immediately after the meeting to talk with the Yardmaster at Santa Fe for a possible solution. Mickey J. Dubea, 4245 Coolidge Street, addressed Council concerning some property he is in the process of purchasing which is approxi- mately 500 ' north of Highway 105 and Keith Road and asked the City to assist in obtaining water and sewer services; also asked about installing a septic tank. -198- NOVEMBER 2, 1982 -000- There being no further business, the Council meeting was recessed before continuing with the 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 November 2, 1982. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk -199- NOVEMBER 2, 1982