HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN SEP 25 1984 REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD SEPTEMBER 25, 1984
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont , Texas,
met in regular session this the 25th day of September, 1984, with the
following present :
HONORABLE : William E. Neild Mayor
Joseph D. Deshotel Councilman At Large
Wayne Turner Councilman At Large
Nell Pruitt Weisbach Councilman, Ward I
Mike Brumley Councilman, Ward II
Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III
David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV
Karl Nollenberger City Manager
Hugh. Earnest Asst. City Manager
Lane Nichols City Attorney
Myrtle Corgey City Clerk
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The Invocation was given by the Reverend J. B. Black, Jr. , St . James
United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Neild.
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Several proclamations were issued: "The City of Beaumont supports PHS '
START Program (Programs for Human Services - Southeast Texas Advanced
Retraining Team) ; "Minority Enterprise Development Week" October 7-13,
1984 ; "A Taste of Beaumont 184 Day in Beaumont"'- October 2, 1984 and
"Italy for You in Beaumont" - October 1--13, 1984.
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The following Consent Agenda items were considered:
Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held September
1.8, 1984 ;
Resolution 84-335 accepting the bid of Doug Nelson Catering Service for
catering the City employee picnic at $4 . 10 each;
Resolution 84-336 awarding a bid to Ace Clark Construction for the demoli-
tion and removal of a dangerous structure located at 1595 Irving in the
amount of $1 , 995. 00;
Resolution 84-337 appointing Ann Rothkamm to Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee, term expiring June 30,. 1986 and reappointing Shawnee West to
the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, term expiring
May 31 , 1986 and Larry Grantham to the Airport Advisory Committee, term
expiring May 31, 1986;
Resolution 84-338 authorizing labor for the construction of twelve (12)
tool storage bins by Aim Welding in the amount of $1 ,860. 00 for the Street
Division;
Resolution 84--339 authorizing final payment of $7, 552. 72 to J & L Construc-
tion Company for cleaning and painting a 1 . 0 M.G. elevated storage tank
at Sabine Pass and Harriot Streets (total of the project - $26,.974) ; and
Resolution 84-340 authorizing purchase of a cash register from Malloy' s
Cash Register Company in the amount of $1, 890. 00 to be used by the Health
Department in the collection of fees for several public health services.
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The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and
seconded by Councilman Deshotel .
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 84-115 changing the zoning from R-3 (Modified Two Family and
Multiple Dwelling) to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family - High Density) at
3875 Major Drive was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-115
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 THE ZONING FROM
R-3 (MODIFIED TWO FAMILY AND MULTIPLE DWELLING
DISTRICT) TO RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY-
HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3875 MAJOR DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and
seconded by Councilman Samuel .
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 84-116 changing the zoning from R-3 (Modified Two Family
. and Multiple Dwelling) to RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitaliza-
tion) on property from 4th Street to 6th Street and from Long to Evalon
was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-116
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS,
AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING
DISTRICTS AS INDhCATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING FROM
R-3 (MODIFIED TWO FAMILY AND MULTIPLE DWELLING
DISTRICT) TO RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND
REVITALIZATION DISTRICT) ON PROPERTY LOCATED
FROM 4TH STREET TO 6TH STREET AND FROM LONG
STREET TO EVALON STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERA-
BILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and
seconded by Councilman Weisbach.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None
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An ordinance changing the zoning from RS (Residential Single Family) to
NC (Neighborhood Commercial) at 5040 Bigner (request made by Shirley
Pryor to open a thrift shop) was deferred at the request of the applicant
on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded on a motion made by
Councilman Deshotel .
Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Ordinance No. 84-117 granting HC (.Historical-Cultural) district overlay
zoning at 800 Pearl Street (requested by R. M. Warchol for the former King
Edward Hotel) was considered:
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ORDINANCE NO. 84-117
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 ESTABLISHING AN H-C (HISTOR-
ICAL-CULTURAL) OVERLAY ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 PEARL STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and
seconded by Councilman Moore.
Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Ordinance No . 84-118 changing the zoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple
Family-High Density) to PUD (Planned Unit Development ) and approving a
general land use and density plan in the 6800 Block of Phelan (requested
by Carl Kohler, engineer, for owner, Richard Guseman) was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-118
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 THE ZONING FROM
RM-H (R.ESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY-HIGH DENSITY
DISTRICT) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) ,
ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 6800 BLOCK OF PHELAN;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL
AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
and
Ordinance No. 84-119 granting a Specific Use Permit for professional
offices in the 6800 Block of Phelan was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84,119
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES IN THE 6800
BLOCK OF PHELAN.
These ordinances were approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley
and seconded by Councilman Deshotel .
Question : Ayes : All Nayes: None
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An ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit to establish a lounge in
a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Dwelling) district at 2900 Blanchette.
(requested by Anthony Holmes, prospective leasee) was withdrawn at the
request of the applicant .
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Ordinance No . 34-120 ;ranting a Specific Use Permit to build a garage
apartment in an RS (Residential Single Family) district at 490 Norvell
(requested by Felipe Iglesias) was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-120
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR A GARAGE APARTxIENT ON PROPERTY'
LOCATED AT 490 NORVELL.
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The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and
seconded by Councilman Samuel .
Question : Ayes : Al]. Nayes : None
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An ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit to establish a lounge in a
GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Dwelling) district at 2930 S. 11th
Street (requested by Ralph Massey, prospective leasee) was considered:
AN ORDINANCE
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT FOR A LOUNGE ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2930 S . 11TH.
Councilman Weisbach made a motion to deny the ordinance because all
eight (8) conditions necessary for the issuance of a Specific Use Permit
had not been met by the applicant . Motion was seconded by Councilman
Deshotel .
Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Ordinance No . 84-121 granting a Specific Use Permit for professional
offices in an RM-H (-Residential Multiple Family-High Density) district
in the 7700 Block of Gladys (requested by Mark Whiteley, engineer, for
owner, Tom 0. Bailey) was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-121
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES ON
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF
GLADYS.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and
seconded by Councilman Moore.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Ordinance No. 84-1.22 abandoning a 10-foot utility easement in Block 5,
Lots 1 and 2 , Westfield Terrace Addition (:requested by John W. Mathews
to build a carport ) was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-122
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A 10-FOOT
UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK 5, LOTS 1 AND 2,
WESTFIELD TERRACE ADDITION, BEAUMONT, JEFFER-
SON COUNTY, TEXAS.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and
seconded by Councilman Turner.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 84-123 amending Section 30-4.B.24 , Home Occupation, of the
City Code was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-123
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30,
SECTION 30-4(B) , HOME OCCUPATION (E) , OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE ,CITY OF BEAUMONT
TO PERMIT A HOME OCCUPATION TO USE VARIOUS
TYPES OF PUBLISHED MATTER TO ADVERTISE A
BUSINESS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
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Section 30-4(b) , Home Occupation (e) reads :
There is no on-premise advertising or any other display or storage of
materials or exterior identification of the home occupation or variation
. from the residential character of the main building or any accessory
buildings.
Ordinance No . 84-123 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Turner
and seconded by Councilman Brumley.
Question : Ayes : All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 84-124 amending the fiscal year 1983-1984 budget was con-
sidered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-124
ENTITLED AN, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
OCTOBER 1 , 1983; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and
seconded by Councilman Turner.
Question : Ayes : All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 84-125 adopting the tax roll in the amount of $2, 587, 515,009.
for the City of Beaumont and establishing the tax rate in the amount of
$0. 78 per each $100. 00 of value for the tax year 1984 was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-125
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TAX ROLL FOR
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE YEAR 1983; ESTABLISH-
ING A TAX RATE; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING, ASSESS-
ING AND COLLECTING OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TAX
YEAR 1984 TO PROVIDE 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; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and se-
conded by Councilman Deshotel .
Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Ordinance No . 84-126 adopting the fiscal year 1984-1985 budgets and
appropriating monies (General Fund @ $43, 320, 820; Water Utility Fund @
$14, 846 , 210; Fleet Fund @ $5, 109, 530; General Debt Service Fund @
$10, 515, 000; Municipal Transit Fund @ $1 ,635,200; Revenue Sharing Fund @
$1 , 770, 000; Central Stores Fund @ $213, 980; Sanitation Fund @ $4,220,340;
Sanitary Landfill Fund @ $1 , 599, 980; Capital Improvement Fund @ $12,095,414;
and Insurance Fund @ $5, 378, 810) was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-126
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REFERRED AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIA-
TION ORDINANCE" ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL
PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1 , 1984, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 1985, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT; APPORTIONING THE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT;
PROVIDING FOR LINE-ITEM TRANSFERS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
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The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and
seconded by Councilman Brumley.
Question : Ayes : All Nayes'. None
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Ordinance No. 84-127 establishing water and sewer rates:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-127
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28,
ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT TO AMEND WATER AND SEWER
RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and
seconded by Councilman Turner.
Question : Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No.. 84-128 regulating burglar alarms was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-128
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2-J
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEES
BY ALARM USERS FOR EXCESS ALARMS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY.
The ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman Deshotel and
seconded by Councilman Moore.
Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Resolution 84-341 authorizing execution of a contract with Russ Miller
Construction Company in the amount of $204, 798.41 for construction of
Shelby Drive from 135 feet south of Doty, a distance -of 330 feet to
a point 140 feet north of Gross and storm drainage along Riggs Street
from Calhoun to Drainage District 6' s drainage ditch was approved on a
motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Samuel .
Question : Ayes: All Nayes : None
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Resolution .84-342 authorizing Change Order No. l to the contract with
John Bankston Construction and Equipment Rental for the Longfellow
Interceptor Sanitary Sever Project in the amount of a net reduction of
$64, 760. 00 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Weisbach and secon-
ded by Councilman Deshotel .
Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None
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Resolution 84-343 authorizing purchase of 110 gas masks from, Schneiders
Police Supply in the amount of $7,466. 80; 110 filter sets in the amount of
$896. 50 and 110 carrying cases in the amount of $897.90 from National
Police Supply and 110 Helmets from Premier Crown Corporation in the amount
of $4, 040. 30 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded.
by Councilman Turner.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Resolution 84-344 authorizing purchase of valve box risers, MJ valves and
fittings for the Water Utilities Department from Municipal Pipe and Fabri-
cating Company in the amount of $20,867. 24 was approved on a motion made
by Councilman Deshotel and seconded by Councilman Brumley.
Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Resolution 84-345 authorizing purchase of freeway lighting material from
Westinghouse Electric, All Phase Electric, Graybar Electric and M & I
Industries was approved on a motion made by Councilman Turner and seconded
by Councilman Deshotel .
Question : Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Resolution 84-346 authorizing purchase of a track-type bulldozer from
Mustang Tractor Company at $85, 527.00 was approved on a motion made by
Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Deshotel .
Question: Ayes : All Nayes None
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Resoluiton 84-347 authorizing rental of a bulldozer from Speedway Service
Company at $50. 00 per hour with operator was approved on a motion made by
Councilman Weisbach and seconded by Councilman Turner.
Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None
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Resolution 84-348 authorizing purchase of a personal computer from Calistar
Computers at $4, 397. 00 for use by the City Clerk's Office was approved on
a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Deshotel .
Question : Ayes: Mayor Neild Abstained: Councilman
Councilman Deshotel Moore
Councilman Turner
Councilman Weisbach
Councilman Brumley
Councilman Samuel
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Councilman Weisbach stated: "I would like to go on record as being opposed
to the initiation of the fees for the treatment of the venereal disease
and ask that this area be monitored closely. "
Councilman Moore reported concern of a resident at 3295 Westmoreland about
high weeds growing in what may be an abandoned canal and the many snakes
coming from the area. He asked that responsibility for the area be deter-
mined and that the weeds be cut .
.. Councilman Turner suggested the employment of a firm capable of analyzing
the City' s electrical usage in an effort to cut costs in this area.
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There being no further business, the meeting was recessed before continu-
ing with the City Council Workshop Session.
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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 ses-
sion held September 25, 1984.
Myrtle Corgey
City Clerk
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