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Home My WebLink AboutMIN OCT 11 1988 --„ow --� REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD OCTOBER 11, 1988 - 1: 15 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 11th day of October, 1988, with the following present: HONORABLE: Maurice Meyers Mayor Bob Lee, Jr. Councilman-At-Large Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman-At-Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I Mike Brumley Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel Mayor Pro-Tem Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Albert E. Haines City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Dr. William Burke of Lamar University. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Meyers. -000- One Proclamation was issued: "School Lunch Week, " October 9-15, 1988. -000- Mayor Meyers introduced Terri Salinas and Gloria Almour and recognized the efforts of the Holiday Inn Midtown in providing funds for an all expense paid five-day vacation in central Florida for terminally ill children. The national effort of Holiday Inn is to raise $1, 000,000 to "give the kids the world. " Ms. Salinas and Ms. Almour invited citizen participation by contributing donations for a giant garage sale to be held on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15, 1988 and then as consumers. -000- Two "Adopt-A-Park" contracts were signed by fraternities of Lamar University. Mr. David Comeaux on behalf of the undergraduate chapter, Epsilon Rho, of Alpha Phi Alpha along with Mayor Meyers and Councilman Samuel signed a one-year contract for performing minimal tasks, brush pickup, and reporting vandalism at Alice Keith Park. Mr. James Perry on behalf of the graduate chapter, Gamma Tau Lambda, of Alpha Phi Alpha signed a two-year contract for Sprott Park. In addition to the minimal tasks, they will make periodic improvements such as additional plants and fencing. -268- October 11, 1988 MAYOR MEYERS• I 'm going to take a unique opportunity and turn my back to the audience and speak to City Council, but first I would want to comment that it' s really a pleasure to see that spirit of cooperation and volunteerism coming forward. The people in the city are truly, I think, being recognized around the state as the principle leaders for volunteerism and what it means to a community. What I want to give to Council today is something that I think they have earned, and it was presented to me last week by Sam Mosely when he was here visiting on another purpose. It' s in recognition of outstanding performance in Minority Business Enterprise through the Community Planning and Development Program during Federal Fiscal Year 1987. It' s the second year running for all of you, and on behalf of H.U.D. and Sam Mosely, he wants me to extend to you a deep sense of appreciation for the conscious awareness that this Council continues to have to see that Minority Business Enterprises continue to get the deserved share of business. The percentage of participation showed a 6% increase over last year which was outstanding, and that brought it up to 48% participation and a dollar value of $720,000. And for Sam Mosely and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and he knows exactly where the thrust for this effort comes from, and that' s you (pointing to Council) and our City Manager and the people within the community. I 'm going to come forward. . . I ' ll present it to the Mayor Pro-Tem on behalf of all of you at City Council and express to you on behalf of the Regional Administrator, really, his congratulations. He' s just amazed that we were able to improve as a Council on the effort that was shown last year. -000- Public comment was invited on Agenda Items A and B. No one wished to address Council on these items. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held October 4, 1988; Resolution No. 88-216 authorizing Texas Commerce Bank to release $2,000,000. 00 pledged as securities effective October 11, 1988 and pledge $1,000,000 . 00 in securities effective October 11, 1988 as substitution for securities held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas/Houston Branch; Resolution No. 88-217 authorizing a license to United Texas Transmission Company for replacement of an 18-inch pipeline crossing the access drive to the water reclamation plant located at Lafin Road; Resolution No. 88-218 authorizing a negotiated settlement of a claim filed against the City by Hazel Adams in the amount of $6,500. 00; and Resolution No. 88-219 authorizing waiver of penalty and interest charges on -269- October 11, 1988 three property tax accounts ( #213115-000400, #213115-000500, and #021750- 001900) on property owned by Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Iles which became delinquent as a result of errors. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 88-220 authorizing a blanket agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation whereby the City would retain the responsibility for operation and maintenance of traffic signals on controlled access highways within the city limits was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Smith. -000- Councilman Lee announced that "Sunday in the Park" will be hosted by Golden Circle Rebekeh Lodge with Councilman Cokinos reading to the children. Councilman Cokinos encouraged participation at "Sunday in the Park" for an afternoon of fun with activities that include the spacewalk, a cupcake walk, and face painting; announced the beginning of the State Fair on October 13th; asked Chief Schuldt and Mr. Haines to investigate reflective jackets for Police Officers working accidents at night; inquired about the new telephone system--will there be a cost overrun, is it remaining within budget. and if additional trunks will be required? Councilman Smith reported an excellent "Sunday in the Park" with a program presented by the Mayor' s Committee for the Employment of the Disabled last week with lots of entertainment, a good attendance, and wonderful weather. Councilman Samuel thanked and recognized Anthony Holmes and the Lamar Student Government Association for a successful State-wide conference this past weekend. Councilman Moore commented that as "Sunday in the Park" continues, the entertainers become better and more proficient; asked Tom Warner, Public Works Director, to check 23rd Street at College where the pavement is starting to buckle and to consider speed bumps on CDS Drive because of the high speed traffic coming through the Housing Authority; asked Mr. Haines for the status of the abandoned alleyway situation as previously requested (Mr. Haines reported the request is in process and should be developed by the end of the week. ) ; and requested a visit with Lt. Tyler after Council regarding after midnight patrols in various complexes. -000- Mr. Delia Harrington, 815 Willow, addressed Council to report the special assistance she received from Mr. Ellison of the Highway Department in providing sand and Bluebonnet and Indian Blanket seeds for the "Delia Harrington Welcome to Beaumont Park. " -270- October 11, 1988 Mr. Anthony Holmes, 2555 Sweetgum, Apartment No. 302, liaison from the Student Government Class at Lamar University, addressed Council to report the Texas State Student Association Convention held October 6-9, 1988 was received well with approximately 75 delegates from across the State. Senator Carl Parker, Congressman Mickey Leland, and Councilman Audwin Samuel were featured guests. Beaumont is being considered again as the site for the Spring Convention of the Texas State Student Association. Mrs. Bertha Jones, 4145 Simpson Drive, addressed Council regarding an automobile accident on August 26th in which she was involved. No tickets were issued, but there was an exchange of information. However, the information was incorrect and Mrs. Jones has not been able to contact the party from Louisiana. Mrs. Jones suggested there should be a better way of exchanging accurate information. Mr. Percy Kennedy, representing the Black Student Association from Lamar University, addressed Council to invite Council to an event called "Mellow Evening" on October 19th on the 8th floor of the John and Mary Gray Library at Lamar. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was recessed to conduct the regular Workshop Session. -000- I, Rosemarie Chiappetta, 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 October 11, 1988. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -271- October 11, 1988