HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 08 1995 REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT
HELD AUGUST 8, 1995 - 1 :30 P.M.
BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session
this the 8th day of August, 1995, with the following present:
HONORABLE: David W. Moore Mayor
Becky Ames Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman-At Large
Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman-At-Large
Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I
Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II*
John K. Davis Councilman, Ward III
Bobbie Patterson Councilman, Ward IV
Maurine Gray Community Services Director
Lane Nichols City Attorney
Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk
*Councilman Goodson arrived during the citizen comment portion of the meeting and was not
present for Council action items.
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The Invocation was given by Pastor Johnny Joe Creasong, First Church of God--Anderson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Moore.
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Mayor Moore said that Councilman Goodson called to report that he was in an Interstate 10 traffic
jam coming from Houston enroute to City Council and probably would not arrive for the regular
session of City Council.
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Mayor Moore announced that an executive session will be held following the workshop session in
accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending
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litigation: Joseph Griffin, Sr., et al v. City of Beaumont and Christopher Mark Porter, et al v City
of Beaumont.
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Mr. Bill McNinch, chief executive officer of Community Bank, presented a check in the amount of
$26,958.84 to Mayor Moore and the City of Beaumont representing contributions received from
area residents for financial relief for orphaned and surviving children from the bombing of the
federal building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma earlier this year. He said donations ranged from $1
to $10,000 and are to be used for the education and welfare of the orphaned and surviving children
of the bombing. Mayor Moore told Mr. McNinch that he will add the difference to make the check
round out to an even $27,000 and will forward it to the Oklahoma Governor's Office and its Victim
and Family Relief Fund. On behalf of Mayor Ronald Norick and the City of Oklahoma City, Mayor
Moore thanked contributors for their response to this tragic need.
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Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agenda. No one wished to address these
items.
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The following Consent Agenda items were considered:
Resolution No. 95-191 appointing Lonnie Hood for a term expiring July 5, 1997 and Jerry
Hinson for a term expiring July 12, 1997 to the Airport Advisory Committee; Sharon McCabe
to the Beaumont Advisory Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect for a term
expiring July 26, 1997; Marie Hubbard and Dora Nisby to the Community Development
Advisory Committee for terms expiring July 5, 1997; Dr. Richard LeBlanc to the Convention and
Tourism Advisory Committee for a term expiring July 26, 1997; and appointing Greg Thompson
to fill the unexpired term of Milton Shuffield on the Civil Service Commission with a term expiring
March 28, 1996.
The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded
by Councilman Davis.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 95-192 amending the 1993 and 1994 CDBG Programs and the 1995 HUD
Consolidated Grant Program to reprogram $225,000 to the Small Business Revolving Loan
Fund; $100,000 to the Commercial Demolition Program; and $50,000 to the YWCA Project; for
a total of $375,000 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by
Councilman Davis.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 95-193 authorizing purchase of twelve (12) automated refuse trucks--Volvo GM
Heavy Truck Xpeditors with Rapid Rail automated collection bodies--eight (8) delivered by
December 1, 1995 and four(4) deliver ed by December 31, 1995, for the Solid Waste Management
Department from White GMC Trucks of Dallas in the amount of $124,270 each for a total of
$1,491,240 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by
Councilman Smith.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 95-194 authorizing a five(5)year financing agreement for twelve (12) automated
refuse trucks with Banc One Leasing Corporation in the amount of 125 basis points below the
yield of the 6.75% Coupon Treasury Notes maturing June, 1999, and authorizing the City Manager
to execute a lease purchase agreement for the trucks was approved on a motion made by
Councilman Smith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ames.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Resolution No. 95-195 accepting the bid of ECO Environmental, Inc. for furnishing labor,
equipment, materials and supervision for removal and disposal of asbestos materials from the
vacant LaSalle Hotel (King Edward Hotel) in the amount of$69,454 was approved on a motion
made by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Davis.
Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None
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Councilman Davis told members of the audience that came to Council in regards to a meeting that
he, Mayor Moore and Councilman Patterson had last night with City officials, that he was glad they
took time to publicly explain their position with City leaders and said it goes a long way into finding
out what happened and what the City should do.
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Councilman Patterson concurred with Councilman Davis' comments and said that the "Neighbors
in the Park" program last Sunday at Sprott Park was very successful and thanked the Recreation
Department for their assistance.
Mayor Moore said there are several urgent, serious issues that will be addressed and trusts that
they will be worked through, not only as a Council, but as a community. He said he has been made
aware of the situation and along with Councilmembers Davis and Patterson, has been in a meeting
all morning. Because of the size of the audience, Mayor Moore asked that each speaker try to limit
comments to about three (3) minutes in expressing their feelings. He asked that citizens remain
for the entire meeting because after the conclusion of citizen comments, he will make concluding
remarks and a recommendation.
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Mr. Anthony "Tony" Sacker, 4635 Elmhurst, addressed Council regarding the zoning request on
a 23-acre tract on Dowlen Road considered last week and stated that he feels the intended
development should be researched, discussed bringing in stores with entry level income without
any manufacturing procedures for better salaries only duplicating present services that will add to
economic factors, said traffic will increase and that a letter of intent presented should not be
considered a contract.
Marion Guidry, 6550 Phelan, addressed Council regarding an alleged incident that occurred over
the weekend at Imagination Station and said he "would be real naive to think that it was not racially
motivated," said when a public facility is made a drug-free, gun-free zone and access is
disavowed, it is a contradiction of freedom, stated that he knows of no one being arrested for
having a gun or drugs at that location and said the Imagination Station came together as a
community effort and some of these young people are children of those who helped contribute to
erection of the facility. Mr. Guidry claimed the people were asked to leave before the curfew, said
he doesn't understand the motive of"the Police following the people, bringing the dogs on the park,
when, in fact that there'd never been any incidents of drugs...or of guns." He said "our kids
congregate just like all other kids," said he lives in the Westend on Lancaster where kids
congregate in the Oaks Shopping Center and Rogers Park past curfew and drive fast. Mr. Guidry
further empathized with the young people and the record they have incurred because of this
incident, claimed Police insensitivity and partiality for the Westend and other neighborhoods.
Mr. Harry Jackson, 3940 Ironton, addressed Council to state that he is the individual who donated
time to play music in the parks to provide an activity for the kids so they would not have to "stand
around and be hounded by the dogs, by the Police." He referred to an incident where he had to
change his music to remain in the park, spoke of an incident in Tyrrell Park with no officers present
because they were at Imagination Station, reviewed and complained about his arrest on July 9 at
Imagination Station and stated that he is a Lamar University graduate and a member of the IBEW,
but claimed he is ill-treated because he is Black.
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Ms. Chelsea Beverly, 4250 Bertrand, stated that she was arrested at the car wash on Fourth Street
because she let her friend use a phone to respond to her father's page, said she was not read her
rights before she was arrested, feels her arrest was unfair, said she leaves for college on the 28th
and has to report to Court on the 29, said she will have a record and feels like a criminal, said kids
in the Westend can be at Rogers Park on Saturday night, but they cannot be at Imagination Station
and have to leave before curfew.
Ms. Delores Guidry, 2425 Roberts, said her son was arrested in this incident, said she is
concerned about the treatment and behavior of the Police, the time and efforts taken to make the
arrests and the coverage and asked Council to investigate this incident.
Councilman Davis reported that the meeting held last night was at Ms. Guidry's home.
Mr. Darrell Bigelow, 5380 Ada, said he has lived in Beaumont for ten (10) years, his son has never
been in trouble, and "it is sad that the Police here treat all our kids, Black kids, like they're
criminals," and said not all of them are criminals.
The Reverend Albert Moore, 2480 Avenue G, said he is here collectively with other parents
because of the incident that occurred on August 6 at approximately 8:30 p.m. at the carwash on
Fourth Street diagonally from Shamrock Service Station. He acknowledged that his daughter,
Alkisha, was arrested along with approximately 32 young people, handcuffed and taken to the
County jail, and asked that Council speak with the Police Department about the handling of these
young people. He said some were cuffed too tight, they were arrested without having rights read,
arrested for trespassing without being asked to leave first. He said he wants his children to do
right, said these young people between 18 to 27 years of age are trying to function in society, and
said they should have been given opportunity to leave before being arrested. The Reverend
Moore reviewed the potential of these young people and said that now they have a police record
that could impact their future and asked Council to meet with this group and the Chief of Police.
Mayor Moore interjected that he has received official information that the Miranda Warning is not
necessarily given in the case of a Misdemeanor.
Mr. Tharron Rogers, 2725 Prairie, related that when he was arrested and brought to jail, the officer
asked his name and he knew he had the right to remain silent, so he submitted his license and told
the officer to get his name from the license and was told he would receive a failure to ID if he did
not state his name. Mr. Rogers claimed he was purchasing gasoline at the time of the incident, and
there were no warnings given, said the clerk did not give three warnings as reported by the media,
and said he responds to dispersal warnings when given by the Police. He claimed kids at Rogers
Park can behave as they chose, said Police heavily patrol their neighborhoods, said he has a
bruise on his hand from the plastic band, claimed harassment of young Black men, said dropping
charges is not enough, said time needs to be spent in giving them some place to go, said he is
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tired of Police harassment and that the female officer's alleged comment on television that this is
just the first of such arrests is racism and an effort to instill fear.
Councilman Davis commented that there is "one thing that definitely needs to be indicated--there
were no drugs found, and there were no people intoxicated," in this occurrence on Sunday night,
said he thinks parents should know that, and after "reviewing some information, our kids did not
do anything that was improper as it pertains to--as they were being arrested. "
Mr. Allen Lee, 5095 Maddox, asserted that"anytime young African American people come together
in Beaumont, they're seen as a threat...gang members," Mr. Lee said he attended a meeting of
concerned parents last night, claimed the "Police Department has stepped on the wrong toes this
time," said some of the young people had intended to become police officers, but were discouraged
by the harassment they received, spoke about the $500 bond needed for release, defined criminal
trespass as a Class B Misdemeanor in the State Penal Code, Section 30.05, and said these people
could be incarcerated up to a year and given over a $1,000 fine. Mr. Lee encouraged parents and
those arrested to file suit against the City of Beaumont, the Police Department and Jefferson
County, advocated dismissal of the Police Chief, said they are now attempting to hire an attorney
because there is no accountability in that department, said the Beaumont Enterprise should be
boycotted because they did not publish an article about the arrests made this weekend, said when
they do publish articles, Blacks are portrayed as angry, accused reporters of character
assassination, said he will be involved in a petition drive to establish a Police Citizen Review
Board, claimed that incidents usually happened to poor, Black people, but this time they stepped
on some toes with clout, said he agrees that criminal trespassing charges are not made in the
Westend, said officers did not give warning and this was a pre-planned strategy with buses ready.
Mr. Lee said we have some firsts, the first Black mayor, the first Black African woman on City
Council and told them to be the first to listen to these people.
Mr. Channin Taylor, 1224 Fairway, claimed he was arrested at the Diamond Shamrock Service
Station and had nothing to do with the activities at Imagination Station, said he is a 31-year-old
adult waiting at the station for another adult, saw his friend and in his attempt to turn around in the
Shamrock station, he was asked by a police officer to get out of his truck. Mr. Taylor said he was
arrested without knowledge of trespassing, said he has no previous criminal record, but now his
reputation is marred and perhaps this arrest could put him in a line-up in the future. He said he
does a lot of community work with children and perhaps parents will wonder about him now and
said he is very upset with this happening.
The Reverend Samuel LeDay (resides in Cheek, Texas, and operates a business in Beaumont),
said he is here because of calls received from citizens involved in the arrests made Sunday night,
said civil liberties have been violated, human beings trampled over and intelligence insulted. He
said "trust is growing thin in a department that will perpetrate the kind of sin that is perpetrated
against our children." The Reverend LeDay said this problem must be rectified now, said the
disparities in Beaumont are too great and cited an experience at Dowlen and Phelan. He avowed
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that Council must tell the Police Department to change their approach in the Black community
because it will not be tolerated, said he agrees with institution of a Citizen Review Board, that it is
overdue and will help with its institution.
Ms. Peggy Pierre (no street address given) Beaumont, said she would like to ask those who were
arrested and feel they were harassed, if they are registered voters and do they vote? She said
voting is their power and asked how many voted for this Council, the Sheriff, and the Mayor?
The Reverend Larry Lewis, 1610 Levy, said he is the Community Director of the Al Price Chapter
Save our Sons and wants-"to reflect to the Council about ramifications." He said he is a convicted
felon on probation and has been through the judicial system, and stated that even though charges
are dropped, the arrest record will remain, and he is concerned that some of these young people's
ideas of Beaumont are tainted. He said that in his work he tries to get young adults to understand
authority, referred to welfare abuse and food stamp abuse versus authority abuse, and said works
need to be directed toward children; children need to respect authority and authority needs to
respect them.
Councilman Davis said to the group that as he stated last night, remember that the second step
is also to voice their complaint with the Beaumont Police Department so there will be an exact
record of their complaints. He expressed appreciation for citizen attendance, but said being here
is is only one thing to do; secondly, he said they must make their report of what they think is
incorrect to the Beaumont Police Department.
Ms. Patricia Bailey (no address given) said her daughter is out of town on vacation, but might have
been in this same situation had she been home because she owns her own car. She said she
works at the hospital next to Imagination Station and visitors said they were frightened to go to the
park to walk because there were so many kids there, said there were five or six police cars there
at about 6:00 p.m. and she later heard about the arrests. Ms. Bailey said this is a sad scene, said
her daughter does not want to live in Beaumont and said it is bad that children are harassed by
Police for no reason.
The Reverend Amos Landry, Jr., 1655 Corley, said he is here because of concern for our
community, and said we cannot continue along divisive lines. He quoted one writer who said, "for
evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." The Reverend Landry said the time is for the
community to come together and understand that what happens in one segment of our community
impacts all, and we can no longer afford to isolate ourselves, but must come together for the
common good of all people and understand that regardless of the texture of one's skin or color of
one's hair that we're all God's children and entitled to the same treatment. The Reverend Landry
quoted the U. S. Constitution that says, "we hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are
created equal and endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, among these are life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness." He said if the American dream is to become a reality, it
should be for all. As a parent, pastor and teacher of children for over twenty years, the Reverend
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Landry said his concern is not only for the Black community, but the entire community, and the time
has come to take a stand and voice concern. He said that for the size of Beaumont, there is
nothing constructive for young people to do; they go to Houston and other cities for entertainment.
He said the community needs to provide wholesome activities, learn how to respect each other,
and related that as he travels throughout the Country, people tell him the negative things they have
heard about Beaumont and Vidor via the news media. He said it is time to change that image and
come together as a people.
Mr. Robert Lynn DeMary, 431 East Elgie, said he has heard some things expressed he does not
like to hear, said he finds it difficult to always blame the Police for racial motivation or treating
people differently. He said part of what he's heard indicates that perhaps some should not have
been arrested, others have said when they have been asked to leave in the past they do so,
implying that they know that congregating on business properties for a party site is wrong. Mr.
DeMary said Council is aware of others partying until early morning hours in some neighborhoods,
said these issues strike very personally, and that as a city we must recognize that in whatever area
of town these instances occur, we have an obligation and responsibility for ourselves. He said we
must obey the law and act accordingly and encouraged all citizens to work together to make this
one city.
Councilman Davis said it was very disturbing to hear the young lady speaking last night about
wanting to join the Police Department and hearing her feelings about what has transpired since
then. He assured everyone that the City of Beaumont will rectify this matter. He said there have
been serious mistakes made and said that even though there have been some things going on for
a long time, Beaumont is a good city, but we have a long way to go and won't get there unless we
all work together toward getting there. Councilman Davis said there was a four-hour meeting today
with the Police Chief who understands this is one of the major problems to occur since he has been
Chief, and he is working on the situation now. He said Chief Scofield is very concerned; there
have been a lot of mistakes made; a lot of progress is going on, but this is a defining moment, a
moment to find out what this city is all about. He said he is very appreciative for citizen attendance
free of emotion--just with the truth, and said this matter will be rectified and most will be satisfied
with the outcome. Councilman Davis said he is very sorry this incident happened, said if some
political decisions were made at City Council, a lot of things would not occur, but said he does not
micromanage anyone's department. He said this city does have some history, "Tom Scofield is a
good man; he's done a lot in my Ward to eradicate some problems. I don't judge him on what
happened two years ago. I judge him on what happened when I've been a Councilman and what
I've asked him to do, and I've asked him to do some things in this matter, as well. And, my
judgment of him will be determined on how he does his job. I'll tell you, as your Councilman, this
matter will be rectified. Some of the people...who were arrested, I would almost say to you--most
of them--were probably not properly arrested." Councilman Davis said these issues have been
discussed, said the Mayor has taken a leadership position, and reminded the group to file their
thoughts at the Police for a record to follow.
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Councilman Smith stated that she is very concerned about this issue and as has been stated, it is
one of the most serious since the tenure of Chief Scofield, and she has faith that he will ferret out
this problem, but thinks Reverend Landry's comments are very timely and something that has been
discussed every time budget items are discussed. She said we need a place for all young people,
said we don't have recreational facilities throughout the city, the Westend or other neighborhoods.
She said we have few, but virtually no place for young people to go and said she thinks we need
to move forward with development of some place for them. She said she does see a problem with
being on private property and obstructing business, but one that needs resolution.
Mayor Moore said that since arriving home and learning of this incident, he has spent hours
listening to concerned citizens, those arrested, those involved and parents. He said no one is
more concerned or committed than he to this community and said tremendous progress has been
made in communities. He cited incidents where he has been called for police assistance in
different hours of the night and they have been worked into schedules, said a relationship and
partnership has been forged where progress has been made and some officers have become a
part of the community. He said in every instance everybody is not guilty and everybody is not
responsible for wrong doing, and said there are some officers that go the extra mile for citizens.
Mayor Moore echoed Councilman Davis' support for Chief Scofield, said that during the past two
years, there have been issues worked on and brought forward that have been rectified and
resolved and he wants to continue that process. To those involved in this incident, Mayor Moore
acknowledged that it has been a traumatic experience, is tough and serious. He asked for help,
said in this community there is considerable room for improvement and we all must participate, said
that in this adversity we will discover our true commitments. He proposed to parents, guardians,
and those with the offenses, that he meet with them tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers along with Councilmembers Davis and Patterson. He explained that the entire Council
cannot participate because of posting regulations for a meeting. Mayor Moore said that he has
stood in support of the Police Department for a number of years because through them
improvements have been made, but thinks on this occasion there are some matters to be
straightened out, rectified and never repeated, and, as mayor, said that is his commitment. Mayor
Moore supported the idea that Council is not here to micromanage various department heads, but
are here to make sure all citizens of the community are served equitably with the proper attitude
and a level of trust developed. Mayor Moore said he checked signage at the site this afternoon,
found some to be inadequate, said some signs were posted as late as Saturday and said he
believes that if proper notification was not given to disperse in a proper time frame, that detail
should be investigated. He said this situation did not just begin; there have been a number of
occurrences since April and he has personally been to Imagination Station on Sunday and
personally dispersed a group at College and Fourth Street a little over two months ago. He said
this has been building for a number of weeks, but a process and courtesy is due to remove oneself
from an unfavorable situation. Mayor Moore pledged support of the Police Department, but said
he takes issue with this incident and hopes to work with parents and those arrested to reach a
resolution where everybody is satisfied. He said that after the meeting tomorrow night, an appeal
will have to made, said these cases have been forwarded to the District Attorney's office and a
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request has been made for them to be returned for review. He said that he would not want any
child to have a record just because of getting caught up in a wrong situation, said he will share
information with parents tomorrow, asked for patience to obtain a resolve and give ten days to two
weeks for this to occur.
Mr. Leo Lemell, 4110 Chaisson, addressed Council to complain about an alleged incident that
happened on July 30, in which he said his son was returning home from work at the Handlebar
Restaurant about 2:45 a.m. He said a police patrol vehicle at Avenue A and Chaisson followed
him home, started blinking lights, got out of the patrol car and started beating on the windows of
Mr. Lemell's (the son) vehicle. Mr. Lemell said his son lowered the window, an officer asked what
gang he was with and hit him in the face with a flashligh, another other officer using a neck hold
forceably drug his son from the car and alleged that his son suffered a slight concussion. Mr.
Lemell said his son, his wife and he asked the officers not to hurt his son and recited other
incidents of alleged force and abuse in handcuffing his son. Mr. Lemell accused an officer of
hitting his wife on the leg and in the stomach when she approached him to intervene in the incident.
Mr. Lemell said his son was handcuffed and placed in the patrol car. Mr. Lemell said he inquired
about charges against his son, was told it was not his business, but after further persistence was
told there were four charges that included evading/ resisting arrest, fighting with officers. Mr.
Lemell alleged that his son was forced to sign a paper before they left with him, that he was told
to contact the jail to find out about the charges, and when he called the jail he was told that his
son's bail was $2,000. Mr. Lemell said his son is afraid to go to work, said on Saturday about 5:00
o'clock a patrol car shined a spotlight on his house and on his son's car. Mr. Lemell spoke of his
reputation in the community and claimed his son did not do anything. In response to the Mayor's
inquiry, Mr. Lemell confirmed that he has filed charges at the Internal Affairs Division at the Police
Department, asked for an investigation and has an attorney.
Mr. Samuel L. Bean, 5750 Fleetwood, addressed Council to complain about alleged Police brutality
incidents in the community, told of a situation he said happened a year and eight months ago when
he was a victim. He said he was stopped, a gun was pulled on him and a friend on Washington
Boulevard, he was handcuffed and escorted across the street. Mr. Bean claimed he was ordered
to get out of his automobile even though he did not have a wheelchair available. Mr. Bean said
he did not receive an apology or information concerning the conduct of the officers. He claimed
no action is ever taken, officers do not get disciplined or reprimanded and said some of these
officers can be fired.
Mr. Michael Paul Dixon, 6220 Etta Lane, addressed Council to state that he has a problem with the
Police Department, declared that what he saw Sunday night was not right, questioned who runs
the city--the Police Department or City Council? Mr. Dixon said Black youth are being attacked like
animals, warned that if Council does not intervene, they will go to Austin or even Washington, said
something has to be done, said he has a lawyer and has filed charges, but nothing has been done.
He complained that buses were not taken on Walden or Dowlen Road to arrest young White
people.
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Mr. Harry Jackson, 3940 Ironton, again addressed Council to question the duty of Internal Affairs,
said he filed a complaint and asked if he could receive a copy of the complaint. Legal Counsel
questioned the type of complaint and asked if a request was made. Mr. Jackson responded that
the complaint was filed by telephone and said he intended to go to the Police Department this
afternoon to see if he could get a copy. Mayor Moore advised Mr. Jackson that the intent of
Internal Affairs is to make sure complaints are investigated, handled properly and discipline
administered if warranted and encouraged him to ask any questions he may have when he visits
the Police Department.
Mrs. Get Williams, 4495 Fortune Lane, addressed Council to state that "anytime there are random
arrests, civil rights are violated." She said she is proud of the progress in this city, but anytime
there is insensitivity, progress regresses, and until positive actions are taken to stop this type of
thing, it will continue and asked that Council "think about a more positive, more productive, more
forceful means of getting our City Police" into order.
Mr. Forrest F. "Ted" Posey, 3695 Edmonds, addressed Council to quote a general who said he was
sorry he had only one life to give to his Country, and another who said, I came, I saw and I
conquered. Mr. Posey said when he received his first opportunity to vote in a decision between
two candidates, his one vote made the decision for the Councilmember of Ward IV and in departing
said he would return!
Mr. Patrick Lemell, a son of Mr. Leo Lemell, whose parents he alleged to be abused by the Police
Department,l said he is a fellow employee of the Police officers, does mechanic work on Police
vehicles, and cited a conversation he allegedly overheard between two officers. Mr. Lemell
complained about attitudes and said he overheard an officer say he would issue tickets that day
to all red cars. Mr. Lemell said Chief Scofield is a nice man and told citizens they cannot blame
him for actions of other officers. He said the Chief is limited to what he can do, each officer must
be judged for his actions, said that he is a child of God and is, placing this situation in God's hand
and said we should react as children of God.
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There being no other business, the regular session of City Council was recessed to reconvene in
workshop session.
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1, 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 August 8, 1995.
Barbara Liming
Deputy City Clerk
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