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Home My WebLink AboutMIN NOV 21 1989 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL -- CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD NOVEMBER 21, 1989, 1: 15 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session held November 21, 1989, 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 Councilman, Ward III David W. Moore Councilman, Ward IV Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by Mr. Johnny Ware, 4355 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Meyers. -000- MAYOR MEYERS ON BEAUMONT'S UNEMPLOYMENT: I would mention before I would ask some members of Council to read our proclamations today, in checking earlier this morning for presentation I made, learning from the TEC (Texas Employment Commission) that the unemployment rate in the City of Beaumont is at 6. 6%. That's the lowest it's been since early 1981. It is just six- tenths (0. 6%) of a percent above the State of Texas and I would recommend that everybody smile for Thanksgiving. I think there's good reason to do so. -000- The following proclamations were issued: "National Home Health Care Week in Beaumont" - November 26 through December 2, 1989 ; "National Home Care Week in Beaumont" - November 27 through December 1, 1989 ; and "National Adoption Week in Beaumont" - November 19 through 25, 1989. -314- November 21, 1989 Mayor Meyers recognized Mrs. Delia Harrington, co-chairman for the Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service to be held at 7: 00 p.m. , in the Julie Rogers Theatre. Mr. Sam Bean, co-chairman for the event, was unable to attend today's session. Mayor Meyers told those present that Mrs. Harrington and Mr. Bean were chosen as community co- chairpersons "selected because of their devoted effort on behalf of our City and will have opportunity to applaud them tonight . . . " In addition, Mayor Meyers said that for those who could not attend, the event would be televised on City Scope 31. -000- Mayor Meyers called an Executive Session, pursuant to Section II (e) of the Texas Open Meetings Act, to consider pending or contemplative litigation, to be held immediately following the City Council Workshop Session. -000- Public comment was called on Consent Agenda and Main Agenda Items 1-3 . No one wished to address City Council concerning these items. -000- The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held November 14 , 1989 ; Resolution 89-243 authorizing settlement of a claim in the amount of $4, 610.48 arising from an accident which occurred on November 6, 1989, made against the City by Russell Gilliam. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Cokinos. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 89-244 authorizing the purchase of PVC pipe for water and sanitary sewer lines from Coburn Supply, Inc. , at an amount of $41, 302 .24 was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Samuel. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution 89-245 authorizing an annual contract for the purchase of approximately 800, 000 pounds of Sodium Carbonate for use at the Main Water Production Plant from Rhone Poulenc Basic Chemicals Company in the amount of $0. 08355 per pound was approved on a motion made by Councilman Samuel and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -315- November 21, 1989 Resolution 89-246 declaring the City's intent not to exempt certain tangible personal property (goods, wares, ores and merchandise other than oil, gas and petroleum products acquired in or imported into this State for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing or fabricating purposes and transported outside of the State within 175 days) from ad valorem taxes under a recently approved Constitutional amendment (aka Freeport Amendment) was approved on a motion made by Councilman Brumley and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- City Manager told Council that no meeting would be held November 28, 1989, because of a lack of quorum of Councilmembers. -000- Councilman Samuel asked for a report of the problem of a recurring large hole in Gladys in front of Macedonia Baptist Church. Councilman Moore congratulated the Central High School Jaguars in their recent advancement in the football playoffs. He further complimented Central and West Brook High students for the manner in which they represented the City. He also complimented Lamar University for their non-losing season. In addition, Councilman Moore told Council of the many calls from pleased residents for the sidewalks on Sarah Street. All members of City Council expressed wishes for a pleasant and happy Thanksgiving. -000- Mr. Henry Dannenbaum, 1567 Wall, addressed Council to wish Happy Holidays. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was recessed before continuing with the City Council Workshop Session. -000- I, 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 21, 1989. Rosemarie Chiappetta City Clerk -316- November 21, 1989