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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN OCT 18 1988 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD OCTOBER 18, 1988 - 1: 15 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 18th day of October, 1988, 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 Mayor Pro-Tern Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Absent: Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I Albert E. Haines City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by City Manager Albert E. Haines. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Samuel. -000- Three Proclamation were issued: "National Business Women' s Week, " October 16 - October 22, 1988; "Dental Hygiene Week," October 16 - October 22, 1988; and "Catholic Daughters of the Americas Week, " October 16 - October 22, 1988. Mayor Meyers acknowledged Councilmembers as being active in all areas of community affairs and announced that Councilman Moore has been appointed as a Member of the Board of the National League of Cities. Mr. Johnny Horton, 2945 Neches, was recognized and honored as the area' s oldest bowler still with a 170 game average after 41 years of bowling. The audience joined the Mayor and Council in singing "Happy Birthday" to Mr. Horton who is celebrating his 89th birthday today. -000- Public comment was invited on Agenda Items A, B, and D. No one wished to address these items. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: -272- October 18, 1988 Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held October 11, 1588; Resolution No. 88-221 reappointing Liz Karnicki and June Klein to the Beaumont Advisory Commission for prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect for terms expiring June 30, 1990, reappointing Lewis White to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a term ending September 30, 1989, and reappointing Gearald Clark to the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. 1 for a term ending December 31, 1988; Resolution No. 88-222 granting a ten foot ( 10 ' ) wide easement to Gulf States Utilities Co. for underground electric lines to serve the YMBL Building on Fair Park extending from the northwest side of the building to meter boxes southwest of the building, a distance of 205. 8 feet; Resolution No. 88-223 authorizing the sale of four parcels of property acquired in a sheriff ' s sales for delinquent taxes (Lots 7 and 8, Block 20, Ogden Addition, 1509 Orange Avenue, $1,000, Lot 6, Block 1, Pennock and Potts Addition, southwest corner of Houston and Potts, $300, the east 100 feet of Lot 54, Block 5, Blanchette First Addition, 1090 Avenue D, $500, and Lot 4, Block 2, Woodcrest Second Addition, 1425 Fairway, $300. ) to W. H. Marmion for a total of $2,100.00; and Resolution No. 88-224 authorizing payment in the amount of $10, 821. 00 to Watkins Construction Co. for foundation and floor repair work at the Central Park Recreation Center. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 88-225 establishing a Mayor for a Day Program and appointing Anthony Holmes, Lamar University liaison to City Council, as the first Mayor for a Day to preside at the October 25th Council meeting under the auspices of Mayor Pro-Tem Samuel was considered: Mayor Meyers invited Dr. Billy Franklin of Lamar University to comment on the first selection of Mayor for a Day. DR. FRANKLIN• Mayor, Members of Council, I want on behalf of Lamar University to express our appreciation for identifying one of our students to be the first in this program that you have established. One of the things that we' re particularly concerned about at Lamar University as part of our educational experience for students is the opportunity to develop a sense of community responsibility and the opportunity to develop leadership skills. As a matter of fact, we hope that you will be hearing a great deal in months to come about some rather innovative things that we' re attempting to do with some major curriculum revisions to see that all of the students who come through Lamar University have had a formal portion of their education -273- October 18, 1988 committed to the development of basic leadership skills. We recognize the importance of the preparation of students for responsible roles in our communities as well as to prepare them to earn a living. There is more to life than a living, and certainly, preparing them for occupations is important and fundamental, but we feel that it' s equally important that we provide the much needed leadership that this community, this state, and this country needs. And, we are truly honored, again, that you would identify one of our students to step out, and we're confident that you will be pleased as a result of your action. Thank you, Mayor. MAYOR MEYERS• Thank you, Bill. Next week in this seat with the support and assistance of Mayor Pro-Tem Samuel, Anthony Holmes sitting there in the first row will be our first Mayor for a Day, and I would ask either of you, or anyone else that would care to make any comment before we'd call for a motion on this item. Councilmembers individually expressed appreciation for development of a program that will allow young people to participate in local government stating the vision is the future, the future is the participants who will come forward to lead our city. Councilman Samuel stated that Anthony Holmes has been diligent in volunteering to work with him on projects and feels confident that he is truly committed to excellence educationally, spiritually, and socially. Councilman Moore complimented Lamar University for continuing to develop excellent leadership and thanked Anthony Holmes for his assistance and contribution to the S.C.U.P. program. Councilman Lee commended Councilman Samuel for providing Lamar University students the opportunity to intern with him and learn first-hand the functions of a Councilman. Resolution No. 88-225 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Ordinance No. 88-90 authorizing a specific use permit for a church at 5920 College Street (requested by Pastor L. C. Pannell of the Community Church of God) deferred from the September 27 meeting to allow the Planning Commission further consideration after a neighboring property owner, Carl E. White, owner of the Tonga Club building at 5900 College, told Council he had not received notice of the September 19 public hearing in time for him to appear was considered: ORDINANCE NO. 88-90 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHURCH ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5920 COLLEGE STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. -274- October 18, 1988 Ordinance No. 88-90 was approved on a motion made by Mayor Meyers and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None Mayor Meyers made a second motion "which would deal with Council' s desire to provide proper notice to issue a variance. . . " (Mayor Meyers continued. . . "that would have it' s intent to accompany this act which we have just completed, but conform to the suggestion of our attorney that we provide proper notice. That would give the property owner the opportunity to have on record Council' s understanding that as a property owner and as somebody who has made an investment, that by the issuance of the specific use permit which we have just granted that they would not in turn lose the right and ability to sell their property as they would deem appropriate for a continued use as it exists now. And, I think that is basically saying we would provide a variance and recognizing that, if in fact, the Liquor Board would override that, that would be something else, but we as a Council would be providing a variance now and the reason we' re doing it and future Councils cannot be governed by it, but it would be a matter of record as to the feeling of this Council plus the variance that we would have passed. " ) The motion passed on a second by Councilman Lee. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Mr. Haines announced that Agenda Item D-4 has been pulled. -000- Resolution No. 88-226 authorizing purchase of twenty-five ( 25) patrol cars for replacement of vehicles being retired from service of the Police Department through the State Purchasing and General Services Commission was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 88-227 authorizing purchase of twenty ( 20) detective cars for replacement of vehicles being retired from service of the Police Department through the State Purchasing and General Services Commission was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Moore. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Mr. Haines recognized and introduced two new Deputy Chiefs-of-Police David Ivey and Weldon Dunlap. Councilman Moore questioned if Beaumont had a TEAMS program in place stating that Federal Grant dollars are available for traffic enforcement for driving while intoxicated. -275- October 18, 1988 Resolution No. 88-228 authorizing purchase of an IBM AS/400 Computer System and Operating System Software from IBM Corporation of Beaumont in the amount of $265,467 .00 for centralization of data processing services was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Brumley. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Councilman Samuel requested that Public Works Director Tom Warner check to see if church zone signs were in place on Cedar Street near Sunlight Baptist Church. Councilman Moore announced that the launching of Operation S.C.U.P. Day is one week away. Councilman Cokinos reported that last week' s "Sunday in the Park" was a huge success and inquired of Mr. Warner if the problem at 1060 21st Street was resolved. Councilman Lee announced that the Junior League will host "Sunday in the Park" on October 23rd and asked Mr. Warner if the apron in front of the Airport Terminal Building is clear. Councilman Brumley asked the Street Division to check the repairs on Fannin Street between 4th and 11th Streets that need to be leveled. Mayor Meyers reported that Alice Nolen of the Beaumont Enterprise was at a meeting in Dallas with about 400 people in attendance where the Federal Reserve was present, and that speaker, Mr. Dick Golden, on three separate occasions spoke of Beaumont and the good things that are happening here. -000- Ms. Pat Henderson invited Council to attend the Halloween Poor-Man Florida Scramble at the Henry Homberg Golf Course on October 29 beginning at 9: 00 a.m. The entry fee is $20.00 and for reservations, call 842-3220. Proceeds are for improvements to the ladies locker area. Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall, addressed Council to invite everyone to attend the Job Fair for the Handicapped and Disabled on October 19th from 10: 00 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mr. Earl Massey, 6225 Beau View, a retired City employee, addressed Council to state that the Knickerbocker Insurance Company has released his deferred compensation payments, expressed appreciation for the Council Action sheets available for citizens at each meeting, expressed dissatisfaction with a member of the Electrical Board not being a Beaumont resident, stated that three months ago he requested placement of a dead-end street sign and it has not been erected yet. Mr. Anthony Holmes, Lamar University liaison, addressed Council to express appreciation for the opportunity of being Mayor for a Day next week. -276- October 18, 1988 There being no further business and no scheduled Workshop Session, the meeting was adjourned. -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 18, 1988. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -277- October 18, 1988