HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAR 24 1987 REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD MARCH 24, 1987 - 1-15 P.M.
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 24th day of March, 1987, with
the following present:
HONORABLE: Maurice Meyers Mayor
Bob Lee, Jr. Councilman At Large
Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large
Mike Brumley Councilman, Ward II
Audwin Samuel Councilman, Ward III
David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV
Absent: Nell Pruitt Weisbach Councilman, Ward I
Albert E. Haine-s City Manager
Lane Nichols City Attorney
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The Invocation was given by the Reverend Mike Bradshaw, pastor of the
Washington Boulevard Christian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Brumley.
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MAYOR MEYERS:
We have several very meaningful, important proclamations to read and present.
I would before I would, take the first opportunity, I think like to
appropriately comment to you today in a very positive vein. I think we have
all sensed a feeling of coming Up and feeling better about ourselves and our
community and also I think have all felt that our economy is moving in the
right direction and I was very encouraged to examine some of the ingredients
of the recent survey that was conducted by, I believe, Channel 6 and the
Enterprise - not so much who did it but I think the ingredients within it. A
few things that I think were very important and stick out and the first which
I want to mention was the outstanding attitude of our young people reflected
within that survey was in the age group of 18 to 25 year olds. Sixty (60%)
percent felt that our economy would be better in the next year and I think
that's most important because they are truly the ones that we are working
for. The second, as you condense some of the categories, sixty-seven (67%)
percent said that they were basically the same or better off financially,
taking in a one (1%) percent factor that said they don't know. I think that's
most encouraging as we look back on the past year and then the other category
was with a ten (10%) percent factor Included that said they really didn't know
what the next year held. - Including that, it came to an eight-nine (89%)
percent figure that were optimistic enough to say that things would be better
or the same in the year ahead.
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MAYOR MEYERS continued:
So, I think very clearly, that our citizens, both within the City and the
Region, which this survey evaluated, are moving right along with the process
and hopefully reflecting attitudes that coincide with the efforts of so many
throughout the Region to improve the economy. And, I was very encouraged to
see that information come out and knowing the manner in which it was
conducted, I have seen their work - Dr. Sanders, before, and his level of
accuracy is always extremely high. I thought it was a very positive bit of
information and something that is most important to all of us.
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Mayor Meyers called an Executive Session, pursuant to Section II(e) of the
Texas Open Meetings Act, to consider pending lititgation, to be held
immediately following the City Council Workshop Session.
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MAYOR MEYERS:
I think that as a community, we all need to anytime we can take opportunity to
recognize the efforts or groups who have given of themselves to help others,
and more importantly, have done an outstanding job. Chances are, if I were to
ask those in this audience, and hoping that I would pronounce this correctly,
Benign Essential Blepharospasm, if I was to ask those in the audience what I
am speaking of, without question your answer would probably be like mine was
initially and that's, "I don't know"; but, that does not diminish the impact
and importance that someone in our community has done, done for thousands of
other people across the world and, upon learning of this, I want to share with
you just a little bit of it and then recognize this lady for efforts that are
just I think most commendable, particularly when you speak of people helping
other people.
Dr. Robert Daroff is a highly acclaimed neurologist in Cleveland and I
received a telegram from him because he was attempting to fly here from
Cleveland just to come and be present when we might recognize this lady as
well as speak to the effort and he says,
"Regretfully, a full day of scheduled patients tomorrow prevents me from
appearing before the meeting of your City Council. Firstly, let me introduce
myself. I am a professor of Neurology and Chairman of the Department of
Neurology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. I am an
Editor and Chief of the Journal of Neurology, which is the official
publication of the American Academy of Neurology" and he be goes on to say
that he won't continue to list his own credentials but that Blepharospasm is a
Illness which effects hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world and
he speaks to Mattie Lou Roster organizing a group that, prior to the
organization of this group, there was no organization to educate patients and
physicians alike about this condition.
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MAYOR MEYERS continued:
And, not only has the organization provided a superb support group nationally,
and encouraged local support groups throughout the Country, which is essential
for the psychological well-being of the sufferers of the disease, that the
group has attracted top physicians and he states, "not only here in our
Country but in the world, to participate actively in the activities of this
foundation" and he goes on to highly commend Mrs. Mattie Lou Koster, who is
with us today. He goes on to add the Foundation over the years has provided
the type of name recognition that spills over to the benefits of our City more
than we might ever imagine, that correspondence of this organization goes
worldwide. And, before I would introduce Mrs. Koster, I would like to read a
proclamation that we dedicated to her and then as I will, anyone else that is
present today, offer them opportunity following the proclamation to make any
comments that they would care to.
As in most cases, I think I spoke with Mrs. Koster a time or two but the
people who usually do so much are very reluctant to talk too .much about what
they do or seek personal recognition. - But, I am delighted that really her
achievements and accomplishments have been called to our attention.
"Whereas, Benign Essential Blepharospasm is a chronic, involuntary unremitting
spasmodic blinking that eventually progresses until the patient becomes
functionally blind; and
Whereas, Mattie Lou Koster has received international recognition as founder,
president and guiding influence and the sustaining force behind the Benign
Essential Blepharospasm Foundation, Inc. ; and
Whereas, the National Foundation was established by Mattie Lou Koster, a BEB
patient out of her distress over lack of interest, information and treatment
of BEB with the objective to undertake, promote, develop and carry on the
search for cure for BEB and other related diseases; and
Whereas, the Foundation provides encouragement through materials, support
through area key people and support groups, and directs patients to medical
centers where this condition is treated; and
Whereas, because of Mattie Lou Koster's determination, dedication and
doggedness in her efforts to help people and their families in coping with
this disease, she has brought positive international fame and recognition to
our City of Beaumont.
Now, therefore, I, Maurice Meyers, Mayor of the City of Beaumont, do hereby
proclaim Tuesday, March 24, 1987, as 'Hattie Lou Koster Day in Beaumont' and I
call upon all Beaumont citizens to recognize that, through her efforts, the
Blephthro can realistically approach the future knowing eventually a treatment
or a cure will be found and until such time, these patients are not forgotten.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City of Beaumont to be affixed. "
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MAYOR MEYERS continued:
And, I would share with you that Mattie Lou Koster, and she can tell you in a
moment in her own words, has literally been invited around the world to share
the information and activities of this Foundation. And, I would like to ask
Mrs. Koster if she would come forward and receive this proclamation and your
recognition and appreciation.
MRS. MATTIE LOU KOSTER:
Mayor Meyers, Councilmen, City Manager and friends, usually I am not at a loss
for words, but I am touched deeply. This means a great deal to us because as
many have said to me, a prophet is without honor save in his own Country and I
was determined that this not occur. We have been recognized as the Mayor
pointed out internationally, nationally and in our state and now we can
proudly say that we've been recognized by the City Council, by our honorable
Mayor and by our many friends who are here and we thank. And, we need your
help.
MAYOR MEYERS:
There are some distinguished visitors. I don't know if anyone else would care
to make com—ments. If so, you might want to do that. I think, Jerry, you had
something in mind. Dr. Lehman . . .
DR. JERRY LEHMAN:
I just want to say, "What a lady. " She's been a tremendous influence. (Dr.
Lehman presented Mrs. Koster with a red roses. )
MAYOR MEYERS:
We thank you all very much for coming and we certainly thank you, so much, . . .
MRS. KOSTER: Can John say a word:
MAYOR. MEYERS:
Absolutely, John . . . . . . you cannot turn down the opportunity. Use the
mike. It's one of the few times I get to really tell John what to do.
MR. JOHN FRENCH:
As you know, one of the things that the Foundation has been looking at is the
possibility of relocating for the long-term benefit of the Foundation. I'd
like to announce that we have reconsidered that and that we are now looking
for permanent home in Beaumont, Texas.
MAYOR MEYERS:
That's it. Thank you, John. We thank you all very much . . . . . .
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In addition, the following proclamations were issued: "Beaumont Symphony Week
in Beaumont" - March 23 - 27, 1987; a proclamation recognizing the South
Beaumont Lions Club for their donation of a Tonometer to the Beaumont Health
M-n.ic or the testing of Glaucoma in a permanent location where more citizens
may receive the benefit of this testing device; "Public Health Day in
Beaumont" - March 24, 1987 (it was announced that Dr. Avilla Arcala, Director
oY- the Beaumont Health Department has recently been elected as an officer of
the Texas Public Health Association at their meeting held in Fort Worth,
Texas. ); "National Nutritional Week in Beaumont" - March 23 - 27, 1987; ", . .
the history of Beaumont Optimist Club is the story of unsung and largely
unrecorded acts of friendship and encouragement to others and . . . a 'Friend of
the Boy' is more than a slogan to the Beaumont Optimist Club, it is a creed by
which the members live and to which they own the right to exist as a service
Club in the Sabine District of Texas and . . . the Beaumont Optimist Club,
founded in 1937, is celebrating 50 years of friendship with the boy . . . due to
the need of a home for underprivileged and neglected boys in this area, the
Beaumont Optimist Club established the local Boys Haven in 1945 and . . . the
members of the Beaumont Optimist Club in celebration of 50 years of service in
this community are honoring at a Banquet -on March , 1987, Lester N_Cour�va,
Ben Rogers and Norman Troy as�_Charter Members still active in Optimist
work. . ."; and "Ms. College Street Nursing Center's Second Annual Beauty
Pageant Day: - March 26, 1987.
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Councilman Lee's daughters, Madea and Mara Lee were introduced and welcomed to
today's session.
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The following item of the Consent Agenda was considered:
Resolution 87-60 appointing James D. McNicholas as the representative of the
Drainage District 6 on the Tax Abatement Advisory Committee and on the Board
of Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. 1 was approved on a motion made by
Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Moore.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Public comment was called on Agenda Items B-6 through D. No one wished to
address Council on these items.
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CITY MANAGER:
The first item is the second of two public hearings regarding Urban
Development Action Grant applications for the Spindletop ;Jaterpark Project and
also the . . . well, we'll deal with just one at a time.
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CITY MANAGER continued:
There was a public hearing held last Tuesday. This is the second to meet the
requirements of the Urban Development Action Grant process. On completion of
this hearing, Council will be asked to approve the filing of the application.
It is proposed that an estimated $2.1 million in grant funds would be sought
for leverage of $7.4 million in private capital for an estimated $9. 5 million
pro jec t.
The development would cover 20 acres and feature a variety of water-play park
attractions that would include commercial and service facilities such as fast
foods, miniature golf course, similar amusements, concession stands and gift
shop. The project would also include parking, water and sanitary sewer lines
and access drives into the development. It is estimated that this project
would create an estimated 250 to 300 new jobs.
UDAG grants are made available to financially distressed communities on a
competive basis. Competition for the grants is based on the amount of private
investment capital leverage by the grant funds and the number of jobs
created. Grant funds are loaned to the developers in the form of low-cost
second mortgage loans. Funds derived from repayment of the loans may be
devoted to any of the uses approved for Community Development Block Grant
funds.
It was originally anticipated that the grant applications would be filed this
month but HUD, Department of dousing and Urban Development, recently cancelled
the ;March round. In view of this development, it is now likely that the
applications will not be filed until July when the next round is scheduled.
In the meantime, the Council will be informed as to the progress of the
project and the status of the grant application. At this time, I would
request that you open a public hearing.
MAYOR ME`T'ERS:
To conform to the necessary requirements for such a grant, I would now declare
this second public hearing on the Urban Development Action Grant application
for the Spindletop Waterpark Project now open and offer any citizen
opportunity to make any comment on that grant should they choose. Fine, this
project, I think, continues to hove along wall. Being no public comment, I
would the public hearing to satisfy that need closed and 1 think you probably
need to move to the resolution.
Resolution 87-51 authorizing the filing of an Urban Development Action Grant
Application for the Spindletop Waterpark Project (John Bartholomei of Niagara
Falls, New York, principal developer) was approved on a notion made by
Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Moore.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: gone
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CITY MANAGER:
The next item is the second of two public hearings regarding a proposal to
apply for an Turban Development Action Grant for the Stedman Rehabilitation
Project. At the public hearing conducted at last Tuesday's Council meeting,
the project itself was presented to Council and a public hearing was held.
Again, as in the previous application, we do not expect that this will go
until July because of the March round for grant applications having been
cancelled. The Stedman Rehabilitation Project would cover a 2.2 acre site
bounded by park, Bowie, Crockett and neches Streets. It would consist of the
rehabilitation of a warehouse building with approximately '05,000 square feet
of floor space, primarily for office use and construction of off-street
parking for approximately 120 vehicles. It is estimated that $800,000 in
grant funds would be sought to leverage private investment for an estimated
$4.0 million project creating approximately 200 Jobs.
MAYOR 14EYERS:
Okay. As with Item 1, I would declare this public hearing now open on an
application Urban Development Action Grant Application for the Stedman
Building rehabilitation project and offer again this opportunity for this
public comment relative to that application.
MS. PAT WARE:
Mr. Haines, you indicated that the grant application for the Stedman Building
Rehabilitation Project would generate 200 jobs. Will these jobs be temporary
jobs or permanent jobs?
CITY MANAGER:
These are combined construction, rehabilitation construction jobs and
permanent jobs.
MS. WARE:
Permanent . . okay. You say this is an $800,000 ;rant fund . . . . . .?
CITY MANAGER:
The application is for $800,000 leveraged against a $4.0 million private
investment.
MS. WARE: No cost to the City? Okay, thank you.
CITY MANAGER: No.
"MAYOR MEYERS:
You might do well, if you would, Al, to explain to those present the mechanics
of a UDAG grant, just briefly.
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CITY MANAGER:
That will be fine. Let me. . .maybe I can call on Mr. Whitaker to provide that
explanation.
MR. NORMAN WHITAKER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING:
We will apply for a grant that would come to the City as a direct grant that
we would loan that money to the developers of these two projects. The
developers would have to pay the money back over a specified period of time
that would be negotiated with HUD and we would negotiate the interest rate
with HUD also. It would be a low interest second mortgage to make these
projects feasible. When the money comes back to the City, it's the City's
money to use as we would use any of our Block Grant funds. That means this
will give us a stream of capital that we can use in low and moderate income
neighborhoods for housing, public improvements, parks, social services and
economic development.
HAYOR 11EYERS:
Thank you. I asked that question because I think many people, as they hear
about grants, there is such a diversity of grants; there are grants that
cities can 7make but the UDAG grants as an economic development tool have been
one of the nicest stimulus for projects because it offers the federal
government's involvement in providing funds through a City that can help a
developer in this competitive market of interest and so I think Norman's
explanation helps people understand a little more how this works. It's a
tremendous tool within communities across America to stimulate economic growth
development. Are there any other comments. Yes, ma'am.
MRS. ANGIE BUSC-EME, 2110 Victoria:
My name is Angie Busceme and I live at 2110 Victoria. I had commented last
time on the hearing and basically it's about the same thing. I still don't
understand that . . . I wondered . . . this would mean that someone else that may
be trying to do something with this buldllil-ig, this wo-ald be the end for us and
I just wonder Is that something to consider. it seems to me like it would be
and we still don't understand. We know what our project would do for the
community. I'im not so sure about the office space. We definitely don't wan't
to hurt what would help downtown development. We are in full support of
downtown de ve I opme n t but that's not my concern. This would mean the end of
something else and I wanted to draw attention to that - that we were working
on that project; not that I would be against the UDAG for what-aver it would
help in the community but I do think it should be recognized that that would
be the end of another project that was also trying to work on that same
building.
MAYOR MEYERS:
Thank you. Are there any either commants? If not, then, I would declare this
portion of the public hearing closal and move to the resolution.
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Resolution 87-62 authorizing the filing of an Urban Development Action Grant
Application for the Stedman Building Rehabilitation Project (Tom Flanagan of
Port Arthur principal developer) was approved on a motion made by Councilman
Samuel and seconded by Councilman Moore.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 87-16 changing the zoning from RM-i (Residential Multiple Family-
Highest Density) to RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) for Lots
17) 32, 33, 34, 35 and 35A, Plat H, D. Brown Survey, Abstract 5, and located
on the west side of Carroll Street between Lincoln and Grant (requested by
Bishop Grant Lodge No. 72, F. & A. M. ) was considered:
ORDINANCE '40. 87-16
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE T �J
AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONINGY DISTRICTS AS INDICATED UPON THE
ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING FROM
RM, -H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING - HIGHEST DENSITY
DISTRICT) TO RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION
DISTRICT) ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 17, 32, 33, 34, 35, 35A,
PLOT H, D. BROWN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
'TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAT AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY.
and
Ordinance No. 87-17 granting a Specific Use Permit for a fraternal lodge
buidling on the above-described property was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 87-17
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR A FRATERNAL LODGE ALONG CAR-ROLL
STREET BET';-E-EN GRANT AND LINCOLN SI
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REETS,
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
The ordinances were approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and
seconded by Councilman Moore.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 87-18 changing the zoning from RS (Residential - Single Family)
to R1--H (Residential Multiple Family - Highest Density) for property described
as Tract 75, Plat D-13, A. Williams Survey, Abstact 385 (requested by Roy
Henslee, president of Shell Plant Farm, 2705 N. 10th Street to extend and
enlarge the Shell Plant Fafm to include a 4.63 acre tract and the Ilth Street
Nursery at 2680 North 11th Street) was considered
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ORDINANCE-NO-. 87-18
ENTITLED ANORDINANCE 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
RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO RM-H
(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY - HIGHEST DENSITY
DISTRICT) ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 75,
PLAT D-13, A. WILLIAMS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 385,
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY.
and
Ordinance No. 871-19 granting a Specific Use permit for a retail nursery/grower
on the above-described property was considered:
ORDINANCE 87-19
ENTITLED ANORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR A RETAIL NURSERY/GROWER ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 785, PLAT D-13, A. WILLIAMS
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 3851, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
The ordinances were approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and
seconded by Councti-man Lee.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: 'None
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An ordinance chanaing the zoaing from R",-'i (Residential "IultipIe Family -
Highest Deansity) to Ll (Light industrial) for property on thenortheast side of
, Lot Orange at "Silbert., described as the North 45 feet of Lot 68ot 61 , and 02,
Block 6, and Lots 52, 53, and 54, Block 5, Crary kddition, (requested by
Stephen R. Ingraham, president of I-Corp, Inc. ) was considered:
AN ORDINANCE
ENTITLED ED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF TPIE CODE
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TAE. CODE OF ORDINANCES i-NANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, A'?D IN
PARTICULAR riE BOUNDARIES OF T-HE ZONING DISTRICTS AS
INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY
CHANGING THE ZONINIG, FROM RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE
FAMILY-HISHEEST DENSITY DISTRICT) TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT) ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH 45 FEET OF
LOT 68, LOTS 61 AND 62, BLOCK 6, LOTS 58, 59 AND 60 AND
LOTS 52, 53 AND-54, BLOCK 5, CRARY A-..)DITION, BEAUMONT,
-JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
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Councilman Cokinos requested that Mr. Ingraham meet with the Heritage Society
and the Beaumont Landmark Commission to see if the Galveston House (on
Beaumont's SPARE Survey as an historical structure) can be rehabilitated for
some useful purpose rather than be demolished.
Councilman Samuel made a motion to defer action on this ordinance for one
week, saying that this is in his Ward and he would like "to knock on some of
the doors of the neighbors and talk with them and come back with this on next
week for a vote;" motion was seconded by Councilman Cokinos.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 87-20 abandoning a portionof a 20-foot-wide utility easement
across Lot I and Lots 4 through 14, Block 37, Dowlen West Unit XXI, on the
west side of Galway and the south side of Ola-dys, was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 87-20
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND
ABANDONINS THE EAST 3 FEET OF A
TWENTY-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS
LOT 1 AND LOTS 4 TO TO 14, BLOCK 37,
DOWLEN WEST XXI, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON-
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PROVIDIN'3 FOR
RErEITION OF A UTILITY EASEXZNT.
kf ter a lengthy discussion concerning questions by Mr. Cokinos about the
legality and need to abandon more than the one lot involving the encroachment
into the easement, the ordinance was approved on a motion made by Councilman
Brumley and seconded by Councilman Lee.
Question: Ayes: All Naves: None
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Resolution 87-63 consenting to the establishment of a Northwest Jefferson
County Rural Fire Prevention District within Beaumont's area of Extra-
Territorial Jurisdiction (This request, was originally considered and rejected
in 1985 because the City felt it would hinder or prevent it's ability to annex
territory within the district at some future point; however, a recant opinion
i Attorney General says that consenting to the district
issued by the State 1 1
would not affect Beaumont's annexation rights. ) was approved on a motion made
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by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Samuel.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution 87-64 awarding contracts for the demolition and removal of
dangerous structures with Speedway Services for Group A (2716 Alder at
$682.40; 2769 Alder at $519.90; 3670 Lorilee, Rear, at $90.00; 2140 Renaud at
$324.96; and 3530 West at $985.70) and Group D (165 Cottonwood at $617.40;
2540 Pine at $341.20; 2908 Taliaferro at $644.50 and 2910 Taliaferro at
$460.30) for a total of $4,666.36 and with Manuel's Clearing and Trash Hauling
for Group B (402 California at $600.00; 715 I3eVilleneuve/1955-93-95-97 Irving
at $8,000.00; 1735 Irving at $1,350.00; 2335 Liberty at $1,200.00 and 3461 St.
James at $400) and Group C (2495 Cable at $1 ,200.00; 2495 Cable, Garage, at
$100.00; 1109 Evalon, 1119 Evalon, 1129 Evalon and 1075 Willow at $600.00
each) for a total of $15,250.00 was approved on a motionmade by Councilman
Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Lee.
Question- Ayes: All Nayes: 'done
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Resolution 87-65 letting a three-year contract with Northwest Sweeping, Inc.
of H o,,j s t on a division of Browning-Ferris In d u s tr I.e s (BFI) , for street
sweeping services (Central Business District at $15.60 per curb mile,
Arterials at $24.89 per curb mile and Additional Work - Scheduled at $85.00
per hour and Unscheduled at $125.00 per hour) was approved on a motion made by
Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Moore.
Que s ti on: Ayes: 411 Nayes: None
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Resolution 87-66 authorizing a three-year contract with Alamo Lawn Service for
m!awing and removal of litter and debris from vacant property owned by the
City (Developed property at $0.003 per square feet, vacant property at $0.0019
per square feet, litter/debris removal from developed and vacant lots - Lot
size 60 x 100 feet - at $15.00 per Lot) was approved on a motion made by
Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Lee.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Ordinance No. 87-21 increasing the fine for littering from $500 to $1 ,000 was
considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 87-21
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMIE-NDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO INIC-TREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE FOR L!TTIERIN3
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TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS PROVIDING FOR SEVERkBILITY, PRO-
VIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY.
Section 13-72(a); Except- as otherwise provided by this section, if It be shown
that a person has violated this article, upon conviction, the 6efendant shall
be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50) nor more than One
Thousand Dollars ($1 ,000).
March 24, 1987
Section 13-72(b) : Upon a second conviction for a violation of this article the
defendant shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars
($100) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1 ,000).
Ordinance No. 811-21 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and
seconded by Councilman Lee.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Councilman Samuel commended Mr. Morris Semien, saying, "Well, first of all,
along the same lines as the trash pickup, you know, it's good, it feels good
when you have individuals in the co-nmunity getting involved, but I'd like to
also thank one of the men that was out there on Saturday. Not only did he get
involved, but he got about 15 kids . . . . . . (Councilman Lee asked if he could
interrupt for just a moment so that a slide of Mr. Semien and the children
mentioned could be shown) . . . but there's a gentleman, Mr. Morris Semien, who
has a lot of pride in the community and he's really been getting with it and
he did get some students out there and they were all out, happy picking up
trash and he provided cold drinks for them and they had an opportunity to ride
on the low bar on the tractor. So, it was a grand time but these are young
people w' .o are concerned about the appearance of their community and, we as
adults should set examples and, if this is not enough to motivate you to keep
your City clean, then possibly you need to consider moving down the road . . .
. . . That's all I wanted to say. And, Mr. Semien is out there and I'd like to
thank hirr, for it. Would you like to have a word about the work 3anirday?
MR. MORRIS SEMIEN:
I was very proud of these young kids. All these kids right here that we are
talking about right here are kids that I feel like . . . I didn't come in bare
to condemn nobody but these are the kids that people talk about - Plymouth
Village 'Kids and Mai da Street kids. The celebrity kids didn't help Lis none
whatsoever; but we got all these under-privileged children, all these 'Kids
they have no father; but I get out there with these kids and I do my best witn
them. But, I feel like if more of us would get, together . . . these kids won't
to do soneLlhing. They don't have anything to do; but they don't have any help
from the adults. Those are the little people of tomorrow thiat we are letting
just get away from us and it's just like a hog, you know. You put him in a
pen and don't feed him,. He'll eat his pen up, you know. These Door little
kids don't have anything to do and anybody get out thane and you know be nice
with them, talk to them, they'll do anything you tell them to do with no
problems and very good kids but they are being very condemned. Bey, you 'Live
in Plymouth Village; hey, you live in 'Saida, you know. You are an outcast.
You know, you don't belong to society and it really hurts me and everytime I
ask these kids to do anything for me, it's no problem. Very good kids. All
the trouble th3t we have that you people read about in Mlaida ApaTLmienrls or
Plymouth Village are dead outside. Those are the celebrity kids that comes in
the private neighborhood and raise all the hell. Thank you all, very much.
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Councilman Samuel requested that the City Manager prepare "somewhat of a
comparison, giving me the pros and cons to having, with our MBE program
(Minority Business Enterprises), having those MBEs that have contracts with
the City as opposed to being contracted with the primary vendor because there
has been some problems to arise from that particular arrangement and I would
like to have the opportunity to see and possibly present to Council ways that
we might be able to deter some of the problems that we've been having. The
second part of that, also in the same fashion, is some of the other entities
in the State separate the MBE from WBE (Women-owned Business Enterprises).
I'd like to find out the pros and cons from the two being combined together
and Id like for that to be given back, please. These are all. . .we've been
working on our MBE program for . . . it's still relative new but we are now
beginning to find out some of the areas that needs strengthening. We are
starting to see some of the areas that we might strew then to prevent
difficulties if the future and that's what I am trying to do. So, that's what
I am trying to do, just trying to protect that program and find ways to
strengthen it.
Councilman Moore to Mr. Semient "Mr. Semien, I somewhat agree with you in
regards to the kids In the northend. Having had opportunity to work with a
large number of them, anything we can do to give them some activity we should
do and hopefully we will be making sore steps in that direction. "
In Addition, Councilman Moore invited "everyone out next Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to
our Town Meeting. It will be at the West Brook 9th 'Trade Campus and I look
forward to seeing you all there. "
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Mr. Tony Sacker, 4635 Elmherst, addressed Council to cc-riment on the slides
shown earlier about the dur-aping of trash and litter in the City saying, "Mr.
Lee, an up-dated reported on your picture there, at 10:35, someone was
removing the motor from that disposed refrigerator but somebody before that
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had brought you out a box spring and mattress, 4ust about a quarter of a mile
further, so that was to go with the sofa and the . . . . . . ..
Mrs. Maree Calcote, 5615 Duff,
addressed Council "to comment on three Items
that happened today and commend Council for your strong support of the
appearance of the community with the street szweepLig program we are going to
be able to implement. That's going to be a big difference; then with our
vacant lots, which we have not done before, I thin'-, that is a tremendous step
forward, and then Increasing the fine and the Clean Community Commission dust
want's to thank you for your strong support.
Mr. Michael Na,�man, Assistant Manager for Liberty Cable TV, prasented the City
with their check for 1986 franchise fees in the amount of $300,853.01.
Mrs. Jan Ruppel, 1345 Stacewood, addressed Council to announce the final forum
for candidates of City Ward II and BISD Trustee District VI, sponsored by the
Teague of lvq'omen Voters, to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Marshall Middle School.
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There being no further business, the meeting was recessed before continuing
with the City Council Workshop Session.
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I, Rosemarie Chiappetta, Secretary in the City Clerk's Office, certify that
the above is a true copy of the Minutes of the City Council session held March
24, 1987.
Rosemarie Chiappetta
Secretary
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EXCERPT FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL .
SESSION HELD MARCH 24, 1987
COUNCILMAN COKINOS:
Mr. Mayor, in 1976, the Heritage Society had a survey done
throughout Beaumont and, in fact, they hired a firm out of Austin
and called it SPARE Beaumont Survey. And, the Galveston House was
one of the many houses that the survey encompassed. And, it was
listed on this survey and we cannot stand in the way of progress for
the betterment of the City of Beaumont and the employment of our
citizens; however, if we can find a way to save this home because
I ' ve seen it. I ' ve been by it several times. It' s a very beautiful
home. It' s in bad running condition . . . bad condition. I am hoping
that Mr. Ingraham can get together with the Heritage Society and the
Landmark Commission where maybe they can declare this area a
historical . . . I think they call it historical culture overlay and
I ' m hoping that Mr. Ingraham will make every effort to save this
home from ultimate destruction because it' s a very beautiful home.
It' s in bad shape but maybe, Mr. Ingraham, that you can make an
effort to rehabilitate this house and make an office space out of it
or do something. All I ' m asking is please make every effort to save
this house because it' s a landmark here in Beaumont. It' s a
beautiful home.
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