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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN SEP 20 1994 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 - 1:30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 20th day of September, 1994, with the following present: HONORABLE: David W. Moore Mayor John K. Davis Mayor Pro Tem Councilman, Ward III Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman At Large Becky Ames Councilman At Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Sterling Pruitt Asst. City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by City Attorney Lane Nichols. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Williams. -000- Dr. Tom Nelson, Chairman of the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission, and David Oliver, Staff Coordinator for the Clean Community Division and Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission, recognized various groups and individuals for their participation in keeping Beaumont clean and beautiful. First, two "Operation Clean Street" contracts were signed. Ms. Bunny Schmaltz , National Honor Society Sponsor, accompanied by students Michelle Earney, Stephanie Shoemaker, Rachel Smith and Holly Touchstone, signed a contract for their group to keep Phelan Boulevard from Major Drive to Keith Road free of litter and debris. Mayor Moore, Councilman Ames (liaison for the Clean Community Commission) and Dr. Nelson signed the contracts as representatives of the City and Commission. Next, Mrs. Ruth Naumczik, President of the South Park Neighborhood Association, joined Mayor Moore, Councilman Ames and Dr. Nelson in signing a contract for members of the South Park Neighborhood Association to maintain and keep the area known as the Lavaca Triangle clean and free of litter. Mrs. Naumczik announced that the South Park Neighborhood Association will meet Saturday, October 15 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon for initial landscaping of the area and extended an invitation to Mayor Moore to -216- September 20, 1994 join them. Dr. Nelson called forward Mr. John Labrie, Director of Solid Waste, and Mrs. Carol Williams, Coordinator for the Recycling Learning Center, to recognize the national 111994 Excellence in Solid Waste Education Award" presented to the Recycling Resource Center in Beaumont by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) . Dr. Nelson said this was one of two awards given nation-wide to a city in our population size and complimented Carol Williams for development of the recycling program that resulted in a 30% reduction of residential solid waste at our landfill. Carol said she appreciated the support given her by the community, Council and her supervisor, John Labrie, and looks "forward to many successful number-one programs in the future. " Mr. Labrie added that his department is very proud of the award and gives the credit for receiving it to Carol Williams and her teaching ability. Dr. Nelson explained that "Pride in Beaumont" awards are periodically given by the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission to groups, individuals or companies that have shown dedicated efforts in helping make Beaumont a more attractive place to live. The first recipient was Valspar Corporation, represented by Kathleen Dominic. Valspar Corporation has supplied the paint for the Commission's projects for the past several years. Dr. Nelson said the project started with painting one house, more houses were added each year until this year twenty-four houses were painted on one weekend, and Valspar has inspected these houses to determine the kind and quantity of paint needed and then donated all the paint. The goal for the next project is to paint 50 homes. Ms. Dominic accepted the award, thanked David Oliver for his valuable assistance and said her boss sent David a letter asking for the effort to be doubled for next year! The next Pride in Beaumont award was given to M & D Supply. Dr. Nelson said that M & D Supply has come through many times on short notice and supplied unanticipated needs such as weedeaters, chain saws, screen materials, nails, gloves or trash bags. He said Jeff Dyson has always happily met the requests for supplies in a very liberal and cooperative fashion. Mr. Marty Valdez accepted the award for Mr. Jeff Dyson and pledged M & D's continued support. Dr. Nelson announced that this fall instead of a city-wide cleanup program, the focus will be specifically on the northend of Beaumont near the Fair Grounds and said about 300 volunteers are expected to be present on October 22 to help with this endeavor. Mayor Moore, on behalf of Council and the citizens of Beaumont, thanked Dr. Nelson and the Commission for their faithfulness and productive efforts over the past years and suggested Neighborhood Association be used as volunteer resources for the neighborhood cleanup projects. -000- Mayor Moore announced that an executive session will be held following -217- September 20, 1994 the regular session of City Council in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: the Claim of Emma Grogan, Bobbie Ransom vs. the City of Beaumont, and Kristinia Mae Standifer vs. the City of Beaumont, et al. -000- Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agenda Items 2 through 8. Mr. Danny Meehan, 6370 College, addressed Council regarding Agenda Item No. 1 in support of a wrecker company permit. Mr. Meehan was advised that opportunity to speak on that subject would be during the public hearing. No one else wished to address Council. -000- Councilman Cokinos asked that Consent Agenda Items C (a resolution authorizing a sewer line treatment contract with Duke's Sales and Service, Inc. ) and K (a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the Gospel of Jesus Christ Church for the Health Department's W.I.C. satellite office space) be pulled and considered separately. The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held September 13 , 1994; Resolution No. 94-241 authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire Parcel 111, being Lots 1, 2 , and 3 , Block 39, Jarrett Addition, for the Liberty-Laurel III Project for the appraised value of $4,000.00 from Christopher A. Maida; Sam J. Maida; Estate of Antoinette Liberto, Deceased; Peter W. Maida; Sam A. Maida; and the Estate of Frank V. Maida, Deceased; Resolution No. 94-242 authorizing the sale of an 0. 2583-acre tract, a portion of Lots 1 through 6, Block 37 of the Jarrett Addition, to Patrick Henry Phelan and Michael Arthur Phelan, Trustees, for the amount of $22,503 . 00; Resolution No. 94-243 accepting a 20' water line easement described as being out of Lots 11 through 16, Block 30 of the Jarrett Addition donated by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word for relocation of a water line at the northeast intersection of Fourteenth and Liberty Streets required for the Liberty-Laurel III project; Resolution No. 94-244 accepting donations of property: 0. 242 acre out of Block 3 of the W. W. Chaison Addition from Mrs. Mary Eugenia Askew; 0.023 acre out of Block 3 of the W. W. Chaison Addition from Mrs. Fredy Kate Landis; and 0.033 acre out of Lot 9, Block "A" of Grandberry's -218- September 20, 1994 Subdivision of Block 12 and 3 of the W. W. Chaison Addition from Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Hansen, collectively known as the Lavaca Triangle; Resolution No. 94-245 authorizing the addition of Beverly Hodges, Finance Officer, as an authorized signatory on the Willis Rollinson, Inc. workers' compensation account #0470044074 and on the Healthnet dental claims account #0470044082 effective October 1, 1994; Resolution No. 94-246 authorizing acquisition of Parcel 164-C: 0. 343 acre of land out of the H. Williams Survey, Abstract 56, 2200 North Major Drive, a partial taking, for the appraised amount of $5,145.00 from Nichols Development Company for the FM 364 (Major Drive) Project expansion from Dishman Road north to Highway 105; Resolution No. 94-247 authorizing application and receipt of a $30,000.00 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) ; Resolution No. 94-248 authorizing settlement of the claim Jacqueline Hebert vs. The City of Beaumont in the amount of $4,500.00; Resolution No. 94-249 authorizing settlement of the claim Eltoncia Bradley vs. The City of Beaumont in the amount of $5,250.00; Resolution No. 94-250 authorizing settlement of the claim Nelda Faye Wiley vs. John Henry Reuben, et al in the amount of $10,000.00; and Resolution No. 94-251 authorizing settlement of the claim Lola Taylor vs. The City of Beaumont in the amount of $7,000.00. The Consent Agenda (with Items C and K removed) was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Cokinos questioned why Consent Agenda Item C authorizing a sewer treatment contract with Duke's Sales and Service, an out of state company, was given preference over the low bidder. The Assistant City Manager explained that the low bidder did not meet bid specifications. The specifications required that the contractor must be licensed as a pesticide application business with the State Pesticide Regulatory Agency prior to the bid opening. Councilman Cokinos further questioned the eligibility of the company to provide this service in Texas and why the City couldn't perform that function or ask a company in Beaumont to perform the service. Mayor Moore said Staff will review the background information and answer any questions to Councilman Cokinos' satisfaction before the end of meeting or defer action until a later date. In addition, Councilman Cokinos questioned Consent Agenda Item K -219- September 20, 1994 authorizing a lease agreement with The Gospel of Jesus Christ Church for the Health Department's W.I.C. satellite office space at 2575 Wilson relative to funding, staffing and necessity for services other than those provided at the Washington Boulevard facility. Mr. Pruitt explained that the W.I.C. Program is funded with State and Federal grant monies and that these services have been decentralized to better serve the community. Councilman Smith pointed out that no additional staff will be needed because this is an existing program and the only reason for a new contract is because the property has been sold and a contract needs to be negotiated with the new owners. Also, she said that it is difficult for some women needing W.I.C. services to get to the Washington Boulevard location. Mayor Moore added that the intent of the satellite office is to bring the service closer to the needy. Councilman Cokinos questioned usage of a City-owned building instead of leasing space. Councilman Smith said the W.I.C. Program is probably one of the most successful federal programs, and that it serves pregnant women and infant children through age five and provides a good healthy start in life for the children. After further discussion of the benefits and broader aspects of the program, Councilman Cokinos still asked that both Agenda Items C and K be deferred for additional information. Mr. Pruitt asked Councilman Cokinos for the specific information he would like to receive. On Item K, Councilman Cokinos said he would like to know: 1. ) if any additional employees will be needed for the satellite program? 2 . ) is the facility on Washington Boulevard sufficient to handle the W.I.C. program? 3 . ) does federal grant monies cover all expenses? and 4. ) what services are provided? On Item C, Councilman Cokinos ask for: 1. ) proof that Duke's Sales and Service has a Texas license to practice pesticide control; and 2. ) consider the feasibility that if the low bid is not a qualified business licensed as a pesticide application business, split the bid with Specialized Maintenance Services and Clark Pest Control. Mayor Moore asked if local companies had opportunity to bid. Counsel responded that local companies were given opportunity to bid; none responded; and if they were allowed to now participate, these bids would have to be rejected and the bidding process reinstituted. Council agreed to defer Consent Agenda Item C and K as requested by Councilman Cokinos. -000- Mayor Moore opened a public hearing to consider the application from Frank Meehan for operation of a wrecker service within the city limits of Beaumont. Mr. Danny Meehan, 6370 College, brother Frank Meehan and employee of Frankie's Wrecker Service, addressed Council in support of approving their request for a wrecker permit. He submitted signatures of customers who support their application and said that recently they -220- September 20, 1994 learned a permit was necessary for them to tow in the city of Beaumont. Mr. Meehan said his company's intent is not to take business from other companies, but to provide service to the customers they already have in a free enterprise atmosphere. Mr. Meehan distributed pictures to Council of the equipment they plan to operate in Beaumont. Mr. Meehan referred to a rotation list of wreckers companies and said there are two wrecker services that have not filed for permits this year, said one vacancy has been filled by Spanky's Wrecker Service and one vacancy remains. Mr. Chuck Guillory, 3147 Elinor Street, addressed Council in opposition to Mr. Meehan's request for a wrecker permit. He said Frankie's Wrecker Service is requesting an emergency wrecker permit to operate in Beaumont, but only needs a city auto wrecker permit, "a blue tag compared to a red tag which operates emergency wreckers. " Mr. Guillory claimed that to tow in Beaumont, Mr. Meehan only needs a blue tag, but that the emergency wrecker service is "overpopulated" with 81 emergency wreckers serving a population of 117,000. Councilman Goodson asked Mr. Guillory how the wrecker rotation list is established and if any of the companies, to his knowledge, failed to perform or meet their obligation under the rotation system. Mr. Guillory said the blank spots on the rotation list represent situations where a company dropped a vehicle, not companies dropping out. He said there are no open slots to fill. Councilman Cokinos said there are 21 permitted companies listed and verified that each wrecker has to be permitted. Mr. Guillory stated that he lives in the city limits and complained that consideration should not be given to someone living in the county. He said probable need and cause should be shown. Councilman Goodson questioned Staff about the statement that "our resolution must make a finding of public convenience and necessity" and asked if there is any review process made by Staff on the performance of the existing emergency wrecker service system in the city to determine if there is a need that periodically might not be addressed. Mr. Pruitt said the rotation list is for purposes of equally giving opportunity for service only, and there is no extensive performance evaluation given the wrecker companies. It is merely a way of providing wrecker service in an emergency situation. Councilman Williams verified explanation of the rotation list going from one wrecker company to another until a wrecker is available and then questioned how sufficiency of wreckers can be determined as required by the City Code of Ordinances. Councilman Williams illustrated that using the rotation list and ultimately securing the services of a wrecker company only answers the process of satisfying the need, but asked if this definitively answers the question of enough wreckers, or too many, -221- September 20, 1994 for Beaumont, and said this is the question that needs to be answered. He further stated that using the rotation list and eventually receiving service would indicate adequate service is provided and under the provisions in the Code no one else would ever be permitted. Councilman Ames questioned the rotation list being the red sticker emergency list, the open places on the list, why an application has been sent to Council if there is sufficient service and if the applicant is seeking a place on the emergency rotation list. Mr. Pruitt explained that Staff is following guidelines set out by the Code of Ordinances for application for a wrecker permit and is not making a request and said it is Council's decision to act on that application. Councilman Goodson questioned the applicant about the service he will provide to established customers and emergency services. Mr. Danny Meeham replied that his company would accept a blue permit to continue the service they are presently providing, but a red permit would open opportunity for additional business. Councilman Goodson further questioned Staff regarding Mr. Meehan's ability to continue to conduct business without it going further, and said these businesses are all in the city limits and Mr. Meehan needs to have a blue permit. Councilman Goodson questioned the applicant about the type of permit request. Mr. Frank Meehan, owner of Frankie's Wrecker Service, explained that his company has private property tow-aways, and the Police Department has advised him that red permits are needed for this business. He stated that primarily he is not interested in going to wrecks, but in the continuation of his established business. Council expressed further confusion about the application, stating they thought this was for emergency police call-outs involving the issue of public necessity. City Attorney Lane Nichols said he is of the opinion that the rotation list is also used for situations where vehicles need to be towed from a driveway and for seized vehicles that need to be towed, not just for service at the scene of accidents. In an effort to understand what permits are necessary, Council continued to ask Mr. Meehan about the type of service he is offering in Beaumont. Mr. Meehan said he is doing private property tow-aways at hotels and motels and that the Police Department advised him he is in violation of the Code and needs a permit to continue this services and others and needs a lot in the city. Mayor Pro Tem Davis confirmed with Mr. Meehan that he did not have a -222- September 20, 1994 blue permit. Officer Joyce Billingsley (the officer in charge of the Police Property Office) informed Council that this company has been conducting private property tow-aways and her interpretation of the Code is that to tow inside city limits, the vehicles must remain inside the city, and their lot is in Fannett. She said to obtain a lot inside city limits, they need a wrecker permit, said there are state regulations to meet as well as city inspections when the lot is opened. Mayor Pro Tem Davis verified that red permits are for emergencies and blue permits for tow- away of vehicles. Officer Billingsley said she did not know anything about blue permits. Mayor Moore acknowledged Mr. Guillory and asked if he had additional information. Mr. Guillory said the blue permit is called an auto wrecker permit, not an emergency permit associated with the rotation list. He said it is a permit allowing a company to operate within the city limits. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked Mr. Guillory how the blue permit is obtained. Mr. Guillory said an application is completed and fee payment made to the wrecker inspector and expressed objections to approving Mr. Meehan's application. Council contended that since there were so many unanswered questions that perhaps deferral of action might be considered. Mr. Tim Neff, owner of Smart's Wrecker Service, addressed Council in opposition of granting another emergency wrecker permit. He said there has been much comment on what constitutes an emergency permit and an auto wrecker permit, and that Mr. Meehan is requesting a permit to allow him to be placed on an already crowded rotation list. He further stated his opinion of Mr. Meehan's request, reviewed the scope of wrecker service and in response to Mayor Moore's inquiry, said Beaumont's wrecker fees are in the normal (average) range. Councilman Goodson stated that he feels uncomfortable about the public need clause without an adequate report and Mayor Pro Tem Davis said he would like complete information about red and blue permit requirements. Mr. Gene Braquet, Bra-K Wrecker Service, addressed Council in opposition to issuing a wrecker permit to Mr. Meehan because he is not a Beaumont resident. Councilman Williams asked Mr. Braquet if any Beaumont wrecker companies operate in cities other than Beaumont. Mr. Braquet replied that they could transport and tow in other cities, but he is not permitted to pick up wrecks. Ms. Sharon (last name not stated) , Bra-K Wrecker Service, added her opposition to permitting another wrecker company. -223- September 20, 1994 Mr. Frank Meehan, Frankie's Wrecker Service, again addressed Council to restate that he is interested in continuing his present level of service and is willing to receive whatever permit is required for that purpose. There being no one else to address Council, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Moore summarized that Council has expressed a need for additional information and explanation. The resolution issuing a wrecker company permit to Frankie's Wrecker Service was tabled for additional information on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-252 authorizing acquisition of Parcel 121: Lot 2, Laurel Plaza (2870 Laurel Avenue) from Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Nichols, Sr. for the appraised value of $95,000.00; Parcel 122: Lot 1, Laurel Plaza (2840 Laurel Avenue) from the Louisiana Blood Center for the appraised value of $83,000.00 and Parcel 124: 0.6359 acre out of the Noah Tevis Survey (2850 Laurel Avenue) Beaumont Blood Center, Inc. for the appraised value of $205,000.00 for the Liberty-Laurel III Project improvements from Eleventh Street to Phelan Boulevard was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Councilman Ames. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-253 authorizing fixed payment relocation assistance to sixteen (16) tenants of Jarrett Manor, displaced due to improvements to the Liberty-Laurel Corridor from Eleventh Street to Phelan Boulevard, in a total amount not to exceed $84,000.00 was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-254 authorizing a one-year contract with the Southeast Texas Arts Council in the amount of $132,000.00 to be paid in twelve equal installments for the utilization of revenue derived from the hotel- motel room occupancy tax to promote the arts was approved on a motion made by6 Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-255 authorizing a one-year contract with the Texas Energy Museum in the amount of $96,000.00 to be paid quarterly in -224- September 20, 1994 amounts of $24,000.00 each for utilization of revenue derived from the hotel-motel room occupancy tax to promote tourism and historical preservation was approved on a motion made by Councilman Ames and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-256 authorizing a one-year contract with the John J. French Museum located at 2975 French Road in the amount of $25,000.00 to be paid from hotel-motel room occupancy revenues for the historical preservation and promotion of tourism was approved on a motion made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Goodson. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 94-257 authorizing a one-year contract with the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $50,000.00 to be paid in two installments from 1994 General Fund revenue for the promotion of new and existing jobs, expanding existing businesses and attracting new employers was approved on a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None Mayor Pro Tem Davis requested a copy of the activities reports submitted periodically by the Chamber of Commerce. -000- Resolution No. 94-258 authorizing a one-year contract with Southeast Texas, Inc. in the amount of $17 ,500.00 to be paid from General Fund revenues for the development and implementation of plans for the economic advancement of Beaumont and Southeast Texas was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None Mayor Pro Tem Davis requested a copy of the activities reports submitted periodically by SET, Inc. -000- Mayor Pro Tem Davis extended invitations to attend a Neighborhood Associations meeting tonight on Roberts Street at 6: 30 p.m. and the Cable Street Neighborhood Association meeting at Fellowship (Baptist Church) on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and commended David Oliver for his assistance in developing a clean-up program for areas of Ward III with volunteers. Councilman Goodson said that Coburn Supply has announced their -225- September 20, 1994 groundbreaking for a new warehouse and sales facility next Tuesday, September 27th, at 11:30 a.m. on Bowie Street adjacent to the MLK Parkway. Councilman Cokinos commented that normally only routine items, not major expenditures, are placed on the Consent Agenda, said today's Consent Agenda defeats that purpose, and asked that the Manager's office to be more selective in placement of items. In response to Councilman Smith's query regarding maximum contract amounts being place on the Consent Agenda, Mr. Nichols said there is no limit, but is a Council determination. Mr. Pruitt said he would relay this request to the City Manager. Mayor Moore told citizens that whether an item is on the Consent or Main Agenda, they are free to discuss any item. Councilman Smith reported that she was in Washington, D.C. this past weekend for a Human Development Committee meeting, and the National League of Cities staff does not think there will be any health care bill legislation passed this year. She said the Crime Bill has not really been funded; it is supposed to be funded with cuts in the presidential staff, governmental employees and existing programs. She said it appears the CDBG and other funds will be cut, and there are no funds for that bill. She said the Welfare Bill is probably going to be just as bad, and the impact on cities is unknown because those people that cannot be placed in private sector jobs will be brought into community jobs, meaning municipal government, and there are questions about funding and benefits. She said this is a real keg of worms without a lot of clarification. Mayor Moore invited Council attendance and made the public aware that the National League of Cities Transportation and Communication Steering Committee he chairs will meet in Beaumont Thursday through Saturday to discuss transportation and communication issues to be placed on the agenda for the annual meeting later this year in Minnesota. He asked that we extend a warm welcome to them. Also, he announced that the Council meeting for September 27th will be at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers to give opportunity for participation by the working force that cannot usually attend Council meetings. Also, Mayor Moore congratulated the Art Museum for their gala event held this past weekend with Haitian dances and other demonstrations. Councilman Williams said that he notes a dichotomy of views in the trend of crime depending on who is giving the statistics, reviewed the situation that occurred last week at Babe Digressions Zaharias Park with a Galveston football player being shot and asked Councilman Smith if there was any discussion of juvenile crime at her meeting last week. Councilman Smith said there is a special sub-committee, but the committe doesn't like that in the bill only 5% for prevention and the rest is -226- September 20, 1994 for incarceration and Cops on the Beat programs. She said they feel many first-time offenders should not be incarcerated, but that violent criminals should be dealt with firmly. Councilman Smith said we are dealing with a whole family problem, that there is a disintegration of the family, that we need healthy families and they have carried this message to the Hill without getting a lot of answers. Mayor Moore said that last week's incident was most unfortunate and addresses a sad time and a need for continuous involvement. He said he visited with the administrators that came with the Ball High School students to expresses regrets for the incident, and they acknowledged they have the same issues happening in their city. Mayor Moore visited the student's family, and he said that everyone involved with the school was pleased with the concern and response by the citizens of Beaumont. Councilman Smith said that the general feeling is that these offenses are committed by juveniles from housing complexes and from poverty levels, but she tried to point out to the committee that families are in trouble in every economic level of our society. She said there is no safety net in many of these families for the children, and we need to look at violence with another view. She said we need to address mental health in our society, and we will pay for the lack in some way. Councilman Williams reported that the Houston City Council is on record as going before the State Legislature to discuss issues of juvenile crime and wonders if this Council might pursue that route or join with other cities as the Legislature goes into session. Councilman Williams questioned "how long can America afford to lose generation after generation of youth?" Mayor Moore said that year after year questions such as addressing "juvenile situations, juvenile crime, changing the laws and sending it on" have come up at the Resolutions Committee meetings, and that we can send a resolution to TML, confer with the City Attorney regarding procedure and bounds and/or appoint delegates to the legislative session. Councilman Smith said that for the first time they discussed teaching values in school, and that apparently there are a lot of schools throughout the country teaching values, and she maintains that should be included in a Family Life Education Program from early childhood through the twelfth grades. She said we need to make this a priority and really address this subject. -000- Mr. Roberto Flores, 2425 Buchanan, addressed Council to complain about Beaumont Housing Authority's delay in filling out revolving loan forms for Mr. and Mrs. Bernard who have completed the new business training program sponsored by the Housing Authority and are attempting to -227- September 20, 1994 establish a lawn service business. Mr. Flores reported the success of another individual in establishing a janitorial service and requested information about the City's bidding process and placement on a bidding list for both lawn and janitorial services. Mayor Moore explained that the City of Beaumont has no jurisdiction over the Housing Authority and Mr. Pruitt told Mr. Flores that Kirby Richards of Central Services would be happy to assist him with bid information and procedures. Mayor Moore and Mayor Pro Tem Davis requested notification of LULAC meetings. Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 2880 Grand, extended an invitation for Mayor Moore to visit the Grand-Pine Housing Complex and said he is proud to reside there. Mr. Robert L. DeMary, 430 East Elgie, announced that a logo contest for the Federation of Neighborhood Associations will be held Saturday at Parkdale Mall and invited everyone to come out and cast their vote. -000- There being no other business, the regular session of City Council was recessed to reconvene in executive session. -000- I, Barbara Liming, Deputy 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 September 20, 1994. Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk -228- September 20, 1994