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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN NOV 10 1987 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD NOVEMBER 10, 1987 - 1: 15 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 10th day of November, 1987 , 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 Mayor Pro-Tem Councilman, Ward II Audwin Samuel 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 Mr. Max Dawson of the Pinecrest Church of Christ. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Meyers. -000- One proclamation was issued: "American Education Week," November 15-21 , 1987. -000- Mayor Meyers asked Council to make note that on Monday, November 23, at 10: 00 a.m. a quorum will need to be present at the Jefferson County Commissioners Court when the Commissioners for the Navigation District will be appointed in a joint meeting with the Beaumont City Council and the Jefferson County Commissioners Court. -000- Mayor Meyers called forward Mr. Kirby Richards of the Public Works Department, Councilman Audwin Samuel ( liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission) , and Mr. Bernard Perricone representing The Travelers Protective Association of America to sign an "Adopt a Park" agreement to perform the tasks of clearing litter, trash, debris, and brush pickup, looking out for vandalism, be responsible for damage reporting, and support activities such as "Concert on the Move" at Perlstein Park on Phelan Blvd. The Travelers Protective Association of America is the second participant in this program. -382- MAYOR MEYERS we really do continue to see a growing spirit of enthusiasm for volunteer efforts like this, and please convey to all of those in your organization, Mr. Perricone, Council' s appreciation for coming forward and accepting Perlstein Park. If each group, club, organization, neighborhood continues to come forward and take just another piece, just another park, just another street, I think we' ll look around in a few years and be pleased with what we achieve. Thank you very much. -000- Mayor Meyers introduced Mrs. Peggy Hickman and Mrs. Leona Rush, members of Alpha Omega of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hickman invited Council to be guests at the 47th non-profit fashion show conducted by Alpha Omega at the Julie Rogers Theater on November 12th at 8: 00 p.m. Fashions will be presented by The White House, and proceeds will provide scholarships for Lamar students and help" other organizations. -000- Public comment on Consent Agenda items and Item B-1 was called. No citizens 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 November 3 , 1987; Resolution 87-226 authorizing Texas Commerce Bank - Beaumont to pledge securities in the amount of $1,200,000 with Texas Commerce Bank - Houston and release these securities effective November 13 , 1987 ; Resolution 87-227 appointing Dr. William S. Nantz, represeanting Health Care Provider, to the Health Advisory Board with a term expiring July 311 1989; and Resolution 87-228 authorizing purchase of Parcel 20 : a portion of Lot 181, Block 16 of the B. D. Crary Addition, D. Brown Abstract #5 from Isaac Moses and Najeeb Moses d/b/a Moses Gun and Lock Smith in the amount of $31,000 for the College Street T. I .P. Project and authorize an agreement with Isaac Moses and Najeeb Moses for removal of the building from the right-of-way at the agreed sum of $8 , 000 totaling $39 , 000. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Brumley. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- -383- November 10, 1987 An ordinance granting a specific use permit to Latexco International of Alexandria, Louisiana, for a wastepaper and recycling plant (postponed from the October 27th agenda and delayed for action from the November 3rd meeting for more information to be developed by the Planning Dept. ) at 3540-50 South Eleventh Street with stipulations that no truck traffic be permitted or machinery be operated between 7:00 p.m. and 7: 00 a.m. , a pit baler shall be enclosed with a roof and solid walls, storage materials no higher than an eight-foot fence, noise level not to exceed 65D.P. , no vehicular access from Westmoreland and Anita, a landscaped buffer zone be provided, with an eight-foot solid wood fence maintained on the north, west and south side of the property was considered: AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A WASTEPAPER AND RECYCLING PLANT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3540-50 S. ELEVENTH STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilman Lee raised questions concerning verification that school bus routes did not pick up children on Eleventh Street, that there would be no access from Anita or Westmoreland Streets into the plant, and that the Health Department feels comfortable with the facility concerning a rodent problem. Mr. Anderson of the Planning Department verified these assumptions were correct. Mayor Meyers asked how many jobs would be provided by this endeavor. Mr. Anderson stated the applicant estimated six with a possibility of eight if the business was extremely successful. Councilman Moore questioned their plan of rodent control. Mr. Anderson reported that the Health Department' s statement is related to the turnover of the bundles of paper. The rodent problem grows with longtime storage of materials that creates a shelter for them. There is a quick turn-over of these materials. Councilman Moore asked if consideration had been given to 18-wheelers causing deterioration to streets and entering the surrounding residential district, and if there were damages to the streets, who would be responsible for the repairs? Mr. Anderson stated that 18-wheelers from this particular plant would not be entering any adjacent streets. They would travel only on Eleventh Street which is designed as a major arterial street that can handle that type of traffic, and if sufficient evidence could prove a particular carrier responsible, they would be responsible for the repair costs. Councilman Brumley made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lee to approve the ordinance. Question: Ayes: Mayor Meyers Nayes Councilman Cokinos Councilman Lee Councilman Moore Councilman Brumley Councilman Samuel Councilman Smith -000- -384- November 10, 1987 Mayor Meyers announced that he has been challenged by Disc Jockey Al Caldwell of Radio Station KLVI to a "Joke-Off" at 2 :00 p.m. , Sunday, November 15, during the final "Sunday in the Park" program. There will be an Olympic-type judging system (using score cards with 0, 3 , 5, 8 or 10 points) with City Council members as Official Judges. An appropriate prize will be presented to the winner. Councilman Brumley thanked everyone that participated in the Elissa project and wished Councilman Lee Happy 1140th" Birthday! Councilman Lee reported that almost 18,000 people toured the Elissa during the week long stay at Riverfront Park and was a great success in terms of creating enthusiasm in the community and also thanked everyone, including Council, for being supportive and involved in the project. He also reported that sponsors for the Grand Finale of the "Sunday in the Park" activities would be a combined effort of former hosts of the past thirty Sundays. Councilman Cokinos expressed congratulations to Mayor Meyers for another success in promoting the Elissa project. Councilman Moore requested that City Attorney Lane Nichols supply Council information regarding tort reform that exempts governmental bodies from any level of reimbursement to citizens for damages done, announced that the Fire Department will soon begin their Holiday Food Drive and asking citizens to bring their donations to the local fire station, thanked the Southeast Texas Historical Society for an excellent program in bringing the Morehouse Glee Club to perform in Beaumont, and thanked the media and the constituents of Ward IV for attending the Ward Meeting last Tuesday. The second of these meetings will be tonight at Blessed Sacrament Educational Building on Porter Street. Councilman Smith stated that she and the City Manager just returned from a very impressive two and one-half hour tour of the construction of BISD and congratulated them for accomplishing this without a tax increase or floating bonds. Mayor Meyers reminded Council that the Summit II Planning Dinner is scheduled for Thursday evening when the action plans for Summit II will be developed. Dr. Jack Gill, former Lamar graduate who is now a venture capitalist in California and around the world, and former astronaut Walter Cunningham, and investment businessman in Houston. -000- Mrs. Delia Harrington, 815 Willow, addressed Council to compliment the Sesquicentennial activities and bringing the Elissa to Beaumont, to express disappointment in not passing the ordinance that would allow new business to make Beaumont grow, and to complain about the sprinkler system at "Welcome to Beaumont Park. " Mr. Kirby Richards of the Public Works Department responded that the repairman had been contacted and will make the proper repairs. -385- November 10, 1987 Mr. Louis Vaughn, 2475 Ranier, addressed Council as a representative of the West Oakland Addition residents to thank them for the consideration given to their concerns about the recycling plant, thanked Councilman Moore for conducting the Ward IV Meeting and the ongoing meetings scheduled that give opportunity for citizens to discuss their concerns, and thanked Staff members that attended this meeting. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. -000- 2 , Rosemarie Chiappetta, City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Texas, certify that the above is a true copy of the regular City Council session held November 10, 1987. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -386- November 10, 1987