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1984-19871 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. April 10, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. E. T. Gillespie, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
and Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Mr. R. A. Nugent was absent due to a Civil Defense
meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the meeting of March 27, 1984. All Voted Aye.
Mrs. Luetta, Powell, Election Judge, present the votes from the April 7, 1984
general election. 285 votes were cast from Mayor Homer E. Nagel and Mr. R. A.
Nugent and Mr. T. E. Lee both received 275 votes each. One vote was cast
for Mr. ChELim Saadon as a write -in candidate. Total votes cast were 293.
Total expenses incurred were $295.00.
Mr. J. B. McKinney, City Treasurer, swore in Mayor Homer E. Nagel and Council-
man Ward I :: Tom E. Lee, Jr. Mr. Nugent will be sworn in at the next Council
meeting.
A motion wets made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
canvassing of votes as presented by Mrs. Luetta Powell, Election Judge. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment of
election oEficials in the amount of $295.00 in accordance with State Statutes,
Article 3.08, Election Code. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize a Proclamation
for the Oddfellow and Rebekah Lodge. All Voted Aye.
PROCLAMATION
I, Homer E. Nagel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of
the City of Nederland, Texas, do hereby
Proclaim
Saturday, April 14, 1984
As
"SOUTHEAST TEXAS I.O.O.F. AND REBEKAH ASSOCIATION DAY"
in the City of Nederland, Texas, and urge each and every Citizen of our City to
recognize and support the many civic donations and work that the Oddfellow and
Rebekah Association do for the various organizations in this area and surrounding
areas, as well.
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in testimony whereof, witness my hand and Seal of the City of Nederland this
the 10 day of April, 1984, A.D.
HOMER E. NAGEL
ATTEST: Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
CHRIS SERRES
City Secretary
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to table taking any action
on Planning and Zoning Commission items due to a quorum not being present at the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of April 9, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table comments from
Mr. William Jenkins, Local 385, regarding Mr. Robert Garcia, a former employee
of the City of Nederland, due to Mr. Garcia not being able to attend the meeting.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mayor Nagel to table to receipt of
bids for sewer plant rehabilitation and outside city line work until the next
regular Council meeting to give contractors more time to submit their bids. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to aithorize advertisement of
bids to be received April 24, 1984 for 250,000 plastic garbage bags. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve amending
Ordinance No. 164, setting regular dates for Council Meeting to be held from
May 8, 1984 until April 9, 1985. All Voted Aye.
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 164
AN ORDINANCE SETTING REGULAR DATES FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS TO
BE HELD FROM APRIL 24, 1984 THROUGH APRIL 9, 1985.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
That the following dates will be and are hereby regular meeting dates for the
meeting of the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas. All of the below
regular meetings shall begin at 3:00 P.M. on each of the following dates:
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11
January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
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the remainc.er of the meetings shall begin at 6:30 P.M. on the following dates:
April 24
May 22
June 26
July 24
August 28
September 25
Ocotber 23
November 27
December 18
January 22
February 26
March 26
Any and all ordinance of the City of Nederland, Texas, which conflict with any
provisions of this amendment are hereby expressly repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council at a regular meeting this 10 day of
April, 1984.
H. E. NAGEL
H. E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
IATTEST:
CHRIS SERR]ES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve Estimate No. 2
in the amount of $116,408.23 to Excavators and Constructors, Job No. 3A88P,
Avenue H paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize Jefferson
County Mosquito Control District to fly at low levels as necessary to apply in-
secticides for the control of mosquitoes within the City Limits of the City of
Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve payment
of bills for the month of March. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table the
Executive Session. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mr. Gillespie asked about the delivery of the garbage containers.
2. Asphalt on corner of Boston and 10th Street needs repairing due to slip -
lining project.
3. Mayor Nagel discussed the condition of the furniture in the lobby and the
absence of chairs in the Council Room.
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4. Council declined invitation to participate in are program sponsored by
Southeast Texas Art Council.
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, May r
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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6:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
April 24, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting of April 10, 1984. All Voted Aye.
Mr. J. B. McKinney, City Treasurer, swore in Mr. R. A. Nugent, Councilman Ward IV.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to refer bids for
expansion and rehabilitation of sewer plant and outside city line work to the
City Manager and staff for study and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to award the bid for
250,000 plastic garbage bags to Bemis Company. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to accept the Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve the replat of part of Lot 5,
Block 15, Range E, Palco and the preliminary plat of a tract located along
South 6th Street between Nederland Avenue and Avenue D. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve a
resolution supporting increased State highway funding, passage of the pothole
bill and increased highway user charges. All Voted Aye.
A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING INCREASED STATE HIGHWAY
FUNDING, PASSAGE OF THE POTHOLE BILL
AND INCREASED HIGHWAY USER CHARGES
WHEREAS, authoritative surveys reveal that:
(1) Texas leads the nation in the number of deficient bridges
(172,000) and deteriorated state roadways (7,740 miles).
(2) The state's $.05 per gallon motor fuel tax is the lowest in
the nation, and has not been increased in 27 years. More-
over, in 1965, 27% of the state budget went for transporta-
tion, while in 1982 only about 10% of the state budget was
spent for transportation - related purposes.
(3) Each Texas motorist pays a "bad roads" tax averaging $291
per year for wasted gasoline, tire wear, car repairs, insurance
and medical bills.
(4) Additional transportation spending of $51 billion will be needed
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over the next 20 years to overcome the current backlog of needs -- including
$6.2 million for road and bridge rehabilitation, $30.3 billion for reconstruction,
$6.7 billion for new roads and $7.7 billion for maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the stat's transportation funding problems are reflected at the local
level as follows:
(1) The current backlog of City street repair needs exceeds $1 billion.
Texas cities are spending an estimated $193 million per year on
street repairs - -more than ever before. But they are still falling
further behind each year, because the street repair backlog is
growing at rates that exceed local spending increases. The
cities must have state financial assistance in order to bring
their streets and bridges up to standard.
(2) Upwards of 20 percent of all municipal streets - -more than
13,000 miles - -are currently in need of major repair.
(3) The deterioration of city streets and bridges will accelerate
in the future. The 10 million motor vehicles already in the
state are wearing out local roads and bridges faster than they
can be repaired; twenty years from now, the cities will have
16 million vehicles to contend with - -more than half again today's
volume; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League supports the state funding and tax
increases necessary to bring our state -local roads and bridges up to par;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, I
TEXAS:
That the Texas Legislature is urged to enact a state -local road and
bridge financing package composed of the following:
(1) An increase of $1 billion per year in funding for the State Depart-
ment of Highways and Public Transportation.
(2) $100 million per year for the City Street Improvement Fund (the
"Pothole Bill ") proposed, but not approved, during the 1983 Legislative Session.
(3) Doubling the rate of the state motor fuel tax to $.10 per gallong
and increasing motor vehicle license fees as necessary to generate adequate
funding.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,
this the 24 day of April, 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve a
resolution supporting the introduction of emergency remedial legislation
covering corporate mergers to insure retiree benefits will be guaranteed as they
are now. All Voted Aye.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Gulf Oil Retirees Committee has requested that Congressman
Jack Brooks introduce emergency remedial legislation covering corporate mergers
in summary filings before the Securities Exchange Commission to insure that
retiree benefits would be guaranteed as they are now; and
WHEREAS, this legislation would cover all corporate mergers including
Gulf Oil /SOCAL'S merger by guaranteeing pensions, all insurance including medical
insurance, and all other supplementary benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Nederland, Texas supports this type of
legislation and wishes to go on record as being in suuport of same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of Nederland, Texas,
that this governing body does hereby go on record as being in support of
emergency remedial legislation Governing corporate mergers, including the
Gulf Oil /SOCAL merger, in summary filings before the pensions, insurance,
including medical insurange, and all other supplentary benefits - -be guaranteed as
they are now; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be furnished
Congressman Jack Brooks, Congressman Claude Pepper, Congressman Charles Wilson,
Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Senator John Tower and Governor Mark Wite as evidence
of the Council's support.
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
TEXAS, this the 24 day of April, A.D., 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the Fire
Department's 1983 Annual Report. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table the
Executive Session. All Voted Aye.
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Discussion Items:
1. Street Program
2. Electric water pump being given away by the Airport.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayo
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serr , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. May 8, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the meeting of April 24, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a proclamation
designating the month of May as "Better Speech and Hearing Month." All Voted Aye.
PROCLAMATION
I, Homer E. Nagel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of
the City of Nederland, Texas, do hereby
Proclaim
The Month of May
As
"BETTER SPEECH AND HEARING MONTH"
in the City of Nederland, Texas, and urge each and every Citizen of our City to
recognize and support the Southeast Texas Speech and Hearing Association in their
endeavors to improve speech and hearing.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and Seal of the City of Nederland this
the 8 day of May, 1984, A.D.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
City Secretary
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a proclamation
designating May 13 -20, 1984 as "Texas Nursing Home Week." All Voted Aye.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, many of our pioneer citizens reside in licensed nursing homes in
order to receive the car they need, and
WHEREAS, our community is fortunate in having excellent facilities licensed
for delivery of long -term health care, and
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WHEREAS, the lives of these fine citizens are enriched by the quality of
care they receive as residents of those facilities, and
WHEREAS, these residents, while receiving the totla round -the -clock care
they need are necessarily limited in their range of movement, are nonetheless
fully deserving of our recognition and appreciation of them as citizens of our
community, and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Health Care Association and its member facilities are
observing the period of Sunday, May 13, through Sunday, May 20, as "NURSING HOME
WEEK ", and
WHEREAS, Willie Nelson, whose own mother received fine care in a Texas
nursino, home, in his role as Celebrity Host for Nursing Home Week is urging Texans
everywhere to "Visit a Nursing Home."
THEREFORE, I, Homer E. Nagel, as Mayor of the City of Nederland, Texas do
hereby designate the week beginning May 13, 1984 as "TEXAS NURSING HOME WEEK" and
add my invitation to all of our citizens to go to a nursing home and visit with
the residents, the staffs, inspect the facilities, and acquaint themselves with
special care and attention being administered in licensed nursing homes today.
IN OFFICIAL RECOGNITION WHEREOF, I affix my signature this the 8 day
of May 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL, MAYOR
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
CHRIS SERRES
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A Public Hearing was called to order at 3:10 P.M. concerning rates to be charged
by Gulf States Utilities Company.
City Attorney, W. E. Sanderson, gave an explanation of the request by Gulf States
Utilities Company. There were no questions from the public, so the Public Hearing
adjourned at 3:15 P.M.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve Gulf States
Utilities Co. Rate Ordinance #366. All Voted Aye.
ORDINANCE 366
AN ORDINANCE FIXING JUST AND REASONABLE RATES OF GULF STATES
UTILITIES COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY SERVICES WITHIN THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEREAS, on the 6th day of January, 1984, Gulf States Utilities Company filed
a Statement of Intent to increase its rates for electrical services provided to its
customers within the City of Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas to become effective
on February 10, 1984; and
WHEREUPON, the City Council suspended such proposed rates for a period of
90 days from February 10, 1984, and ordered a public hearing to determine the just-
ness and reasonableness of such proposed rates; and
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held on the 8th day of
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May, 1984, at the City Hall of the City of Nederland before the City Council on
such question and the City Council of the City of Nederland has determined that no
rate increase should be allowed because Gulf States Utilities Company has not
proved that such proposed rates are just and reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
That the rates heretofore fixed by Ordinance No. 356 dated September of 1982,
shall remain and be in force and effect for electrical utility services furnished
within the corporate limits of the City of Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas.
This Ordinance constitutes a final rate determination by the City Council
upon the aforesaid application of Gulf States Utilities Company and the rates hereby
fixed and established shall be those under which Gulf States Utilities Company
shall be authorized to render electrical utilities services to its customers in the
city.
This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage.
HOMER NAGEL
Homer Nagel, Mayor
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, Secretary
City of Nederland
Received comments from Mr. Charles Hembree, Liberty Cable Television, concerning
a rate increase request for that company.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to call a Public Hearing
concerning the rate increase request from Liberty Cable Television for May 22, 1984
at 6:30 P.M. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize advertise-
ment for bids to be received June 26, 1984 for additions and repairs to the Service
Center. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
advertisement for bids to be received June 26, 1984 for petroleum Products to
be purchased through the Mid County Municipal League. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve Ordinance
107 to provide for a negligent collision section. All Voted Aye.
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 107
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107 WHICH REGULATES TRAFFIC
UPON PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, PROVIDING PENALTIES
AND FINES FROM ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)
AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE WHICH MIGHT BE IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland is of the opinion
that a definite policy should be established pertaining to traffic regulations
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1 - NEGLIGENT COLLISION
A. If any person while driving or operating any vehicle within the
corporate limits of the City of Nederland shall willfully or with negligence,
cause, suffer or permit the same to come into collision with any other vehicle,
animal, person, or property in or on any street or highway, such person shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Proof of no intent to injure shall not be deemed a defense to a
charge of violating this section.
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C. The term "negligence ", as used in subsection (a) of this section,
is defined to mean the want of care, attention, and caution as a person of ordinary
prudence would use under the same or similar circumstances, and shall include but
not be limited to the followina:
1. Failure to maintain a proper lookout;
2. Failure to apply brakes;
3. Failure to maneuver right or left to avoid colliding
with a fixed or stationary object.
D. In any prosecution charging a violation of this section, proof '
that the driver or operator of a vehicle collided with the rear of another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction or with a fixed or stationary object shall
constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that such driver was negligent
in the operation of such vehicle; provided, however, that such presumption may
be rebutted by the person charged with violating this section with evidence to
the contrary; and provided further that the presumption established herein shall
have the evidentiary consequences enumerated in Chapter 2 of the Texas Penal Code.
(Code 1958, section 37 -25)
Any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance or who
shall neglect to comply with the terms hereof shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof, be fined any sum not less than
$1.00 nor more than VOO.00 and the violation of each separate provision thereof
shall be considered a separate offense.
Section 3 - REPEALING CLAUSE
Any and all Ordinances of the City of Nederland, Texas in conflict
with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby expressly repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas,
on this the 8 day of May, A.D., 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table amendment to
Ordinance No. 107 removing stops signs at South 17th Street @ Avenue K and South
23rd Street @ Avenue K. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve payment of
Estimate #3 in the amount of $129,573.20 to Excavators and Constructors, Job
No. 3A88p, Avenue H paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve renewing
the agreement between Hillcrest Baptist Church, Nederland American Little League,
and the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the Emergency
Management Coordinator to attend an Emergency Management Seminar in San Antonio,
June 6 -8, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Speeding on 27th Street from Nederland Avenue to Hwy. 365.
2. Failure to stop at stop sign on Verna @ 31st Street.
3. Frank L. Beier Radio Service never received garbage container.
4. Council opposed contributing to the Dick Brown Scholarship fund.
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayo , �
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. May 22, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. Tom E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. Robert D. Sawyer.
A Public Hearing was called to order at 6:35 P.M. to discuss the proposed rate
increase by Liberty Cable T.V.
The City Manager explained the proposed rate increase and asked for any comments.
There being no comments from the public the Public Hearing adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve Ordinance 368
increasing rates to be charged by Liberty Cable Television contingent upon all
other remaining cities in service area approving the rate increase. All Voted Aye.
ORDINANCE 368
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, PRESCRIBING
RATES AND CHARGES FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES BY LIBERTY
TV CABLE, INC., FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RATE IN-
CREASE PRESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE AND REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
WHEREAS, Liberty TV Cable, Inc. has appeared before the City Council
and has shown that the rates and charges for local cable television services
heretofore prescribed have proved insufficient to afford said Company a fair
return on the fair value of its property devoted to furnishing cable television
service in the City of Nederland area; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council having heard and fully considered the
evidence adduced at such hearing, recognized that the rates and charges now
being charged by Liberty TV Cable, Inc. should be increased; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
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Liberty TV Cable, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Company "), is
hereby authorized to place in effect the following schedule of rates and charges
within the limits of the City of Nederland and any other area within its juris-
diction to become effective July 1, 1984, upon passage of this ordinance.
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EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1984
TYPE SERVICE ACTIVATION CHARGE
RESIDENTIAL
(Single Family Only)
First Outlet $35.00
Each Additional Outlet 20.00*
Reconnection Charge 30.00
Transfer 30.00
Relocation of Outlets 20.00
APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND CONDOMINIUMS
MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE
$11.00
3.00
A. Single Family rates will prevail when service is provided and billed
to each individual unit occupant with permission of owner /manager.
B. Service provided under central billing plan based upon total number
of units (100 %) in complex whether occupied or not and paid monthly
by manager /owner.
First Dwelling Unit (Activation charge is $10.00
Each Additional Outlet time & material * *) 5.00
COMMERCIAL
(Shops, Banks, Office Buildings, Stores, etc.)
First Outlet (Activation charge is $10.00
Each Additional Outlet time & material * *) 5.00
*If over four (4) outlets are ordered, installation charges will be at Time
and Material.
* *Hourly rate for technician includes vehicle and overhead at $25.00 per hour
Section 2
Liberty TV Cable, Inc., is hereby authorized to place in effect an additional
$1.00 increase for all primary subscribers after duly notifying the City Manager in
writing that standby power is in place and operating and all subscribers have been
given ample time to receive their channel selector.
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All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed
to the extent of the conflict only.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Nederland by a unanimous vot of all the members of said Council present
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and voting, this 22 day of May, 1984.
H. E. NAGEL
H. E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
W. E. SANDERSON
W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney
City of Nederland, Texas
Received comments from Mr. Dave Coco outlining the schedule for the Summer
Recreation Program.
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A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to accept the
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve the preliminary
plat of McGuire Estates (outside city limits) in accordance with Ordinance 223
and to approve Helena Townhomes to be located in the 3500 block of Helena Avenue.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve entering into
a contract with Mr. Dexter D. Joyner for collection of delinquent taxes. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
Ordinance #367 providing that delinquent taxes will incur an additional penalty
not to exceed 15 percent of the amount of taxes, penalty and interest due.
All Voted Aye.
ORDINANCE 367
By the City Council of the CITY OF NEDERLAND of Jefferson County, Texas
imposing an additional penalty to defray costs of collection of delinquent
taxes.
Whereas, the 1981 Texas Legislature in Special Session passed, and the
Governor of Texas signed into law, Houston Bill 30, more commonly known as
revision to the Texas Property Tax Code; and
Whereas, Section 33.07 of siad revision of the Texas Property Tax Code
provides that taxes that remain delinquent on July 1st of the year they be-
come delinquent may incur an additional penalty, not to exceed 15% of the
amount of taxes, penalty and interest due; and
Whereas, the City Council fo the CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, to avail
the City of the provisions of Section 33.07 of the Amended Property Tax
Code, as enacted by the State of Texas, being entitled to the provisions
of said amended code, and to further defray the costs of collection of its
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delinquent taxes hereby ordain as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the CITY OF
NEDERLAND, of Jefferson County, Texas:
That the CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, hereby avails
itself of the provisions of Section 33.07 of the
Property Tax Code as enacted by the State of Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 22 day of May, 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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�&_err s, City ecretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve amending
Ordinance No. 107 providing for no parking signs on Avenue F east of 23rd Street.
' All Voted Aye.
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 107
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107 WHICH REGULATES
TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
PROVIDING PENALTIES AND FINES FROM ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) TO
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS
OF THIS ORDINANCE WHICH MIGHT BE IN CONFLICT WITH THIS
AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland is of the opinion
that a definite policy should be established pertaining to traffic regu-
lations including parking rules, and required stop signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1 - NO PARKING ON PAVEMENT
There shall be no parking on pavement on the South side of Avenue F
for 160 feet east of 23rd Street.
Section 2 - PENALTY
Any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance or who shall
neglect to comply with the terms hereof shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and shall on conviction thereof be fined any sum not less than
$1.00 nor more than $200.00 and the violation of each separate provision
thereof shall be considered a separate offense.
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Section 3 - REPEALING CLAUSE
Any and all Ordinances of the City of Nederland, Texas in conflict with
any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby expressly repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas
on this the 22 day of May, A.D., 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
W. E. SANDERSON
W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney
City of Nederland, Texas
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize the 1984
driveway program. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize amending
the City of Nederland's Risk Management program. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the Mayor
Council and City Manager to attend the Mayor and Councilmember Institute, June 1 -3,
in Corpus Christi, Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to reject all bids
for sanitary sewer line construction outside the City limits. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to award bid for the
rehabilitation of the wastewater treatment plant to Greer Construction Company of
Houston. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table Executive Session
relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Bush creating blind corner at 25th Street and Avenue H.
2. Tree limbs interfering with service line at 1144 Kent Avenue.
3. Repair payment on Nederland Avenue.
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4. Various campaign signs around Nederland need to be removed.
5. Street curbs along Kent Avenue need to be repaired.
Minutes Continued, May 22, 1984
6. Dilapidated house in the 2600 block of Avneue B.
7. Dilapidated garage on South 14th Street @ Avenue C.
8. City of Port Arthur has installed turn signal at 27th Street @ Hwy. 365.
9. Public Hearing to be held May 29 concerning Texas Community Development
Program.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. June 12, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the meeting of May 22, 1984. All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Mr. Joe Sudela, with the Knights of Columbus, regarding
on premises alcohol consumption policy. Mr. Sudela was informed as to the
policy and was told he could apply for an on- premise license in November.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a resolution
declaring the month of June as "Hire A Veteran Month." All Voted Aye.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, President Ronald Reagan has proclaimed June, 1984, as "Hire A
Veteran Month "; and,
WHEREAS, June 27th is the 49th Anniversary of the Veterans Preference Act ,
signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 27, 1944; and,
WHEREAS, many war veterans have obtained employment with federal, state or
city governments and in the private sector as the result of federal, state or
city Veterans Preference Acts and veteran hiring policies; and,
WHEREAS, the unemployment rate of veterans, especially disabled veterans,
is somewhat higher than the non - veterans unemployment rate; and,
WHEREAS, Congress enacted the Emergency Veterans' Job Training Act of 1983
that provides eligible employers can be reimbursed 50 percent of the starting wages
paid to the eligible Korean and Vietnam veterans if employers provide on the job
training for such veterans; and,
WHEREAS, employers as well as all citizens of the Great State of Texas
appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Horner E. Nagel, Mayor of the City of Nederland, Texas, do
hereby proclaim June, 1984, as:
"HIRE A VETERAN MONTH"
and urge all employers to list their job openings or participate in the Emergency
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Veterans' Job Training Act of 1983 by calling the local Texas Employment Commission
office and "HIRE A VETERAN ".
S /HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
S /CHRIS SERRES
Chris erres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a Resolution
supporting the efforts of People Acting to Tackle Chemical Habits (P.A.T.C.H.).
All Voted Aye.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, parents, professionals and non - professionals are uniting in cities
across the United States in groups such as People Acting to Tackel Chemical Habits
(P.A.T.C.H.) to increase public awareness and to fight teenage abuse of and dependency
on alcohol and drugs; and
' WHEREAS, ignoring the chemical epidemic among shcool -age children strengthens
the community's wall of denial and provides an atmosphere in which abuse of chemicals
festers; and
WHEREAS, P.A.T.C.H. is a Nederland -based group of concerned citizens working
to educate adults and children to the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, P.A.T.C.H. seeks cooperation with all city, state and federal agencies,
as well as with local civic, social and religious organizations to sponsor seminars,
workshops and other activities to not only increase public awareness, but to
create drug -free activities as alternatives for youth; and
WHEREAS, P.A.T.C.H. encourages and supports the efforts of all law- making and
law- enforcing bodies to arrest, prosecute and imprison persons dealing in illegal
substances; and
WHEREAS, P.A.T.C.H. believes all persons dependent on or addicted to any chemical
substances deserves medical treatment without fear of prosecution, as such protection
is guaranteed under federal law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland wishes to express its support
of P.A.T.C.H.:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS:
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That the City Council does hereby wish to support and participate in the efforts
of P.A.T.C.H. to effectively fight chemical abuse among young people; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be furnished the Board
of Directors of P.A.T.C.H. as evidence of the City Council's support and participa-
tion in this program.
PASSED by the City Council this 12 day of June, 1984.
S /HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
S /CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve a
Resolution supporting the City of Nederland's involvement in the Texas Community
Development Program; and, authorizing the submissions of an application for funds .
under the Community Development Project. All Voted Aye.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Nederland has identified a need related to storm water
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drainage, and;
WHEREAS, a storm sewer project in Midway Addition will assist in meeting such
need, and;
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Community Affiars administers the Texas
Community Development Program to assist community - evelopment activities in the
State of Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Nederland apply for a Texas Community Development
Program Grant under the terms and conditions of the State of Texas
and shall enter into and agree to the understandings and assurance
contained in said application.
2. That the City of Nederland supports the proposed activity described
above.
3. That the Nederland City Council direct and designate H. E. McDaniel,
City Manager, as Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representa-
tive to act in alll matters in connection with this Application and
the City of Nederland.
4. The Applicant hereby officially certifies to the following:
a. The City of Nederland will minimize desplacement as a result
of activities funded under the Texas Community Development
Program.
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b. The local program will be carried out in accordance with Title
VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
c. The City of Nederland will affirmatively further Fai.r Housing.
d. The City of Nederland will have a Citizen Participation process.
e. The City of Nederland will not recover the capital costs of
public improvements funded in whole or in part with TCDP dollars
by assessing properties owned and occupied by low and moderate
income persons.
S /HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment of
Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $142,041.69 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A88P, Avenue H paving job. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve Change
Order No. 2 in the amount of $1,288.00 to Excavators and Constructors, Job No.
3A88P, Avenue H. paving job. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment of
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $13,442.44 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving job. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve payment of
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,700.00 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving job. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve payment of
Estimate No. 1 and Final to Eastwood Construction in the amount of $39,409.42,
Christina Court Section I, sanitary sewer and water system; and to authorize
payback to developer in the amount of $39,645.87, as per Ordinance No. 121.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the City
Manager to attend T.C.M.A. meeting June 15 -19, in Fort Worth, Texas. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconed by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
payment of bills for the month of May. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
4' Minutes Continued, June 12, 1984
Discussion Items:
1. Smaller garbage containers will be available for those citizens who
have requested them.
2. Mr. Furth, 14th Street @ Avenue A, drainage problems.
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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City of Nederland, Texas
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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PUBLIC HEARING
4:30 P.M.
June 12, 1984
The public hearing was called to order at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of South 10th
Street and Avenue E by Mayor Homer E. Nagel. The following citizens were present:
Will Larrain
P. 0. Box
578,
Ned., TX 77627
Chris Serres
P. 0.
Box
967,
Ned., TX 77627
D. E. Sosa
P. 0.
Box
967,
Ned., TX 77627
Howard McDaniel
P. 0.
Box
2132,
Ned., TX 77627
Thomas Barton
908
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Esta Barton
908
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Sherri DeCuir
615
South
10th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Kirk J. DeCuir
615
South
10th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
John Bernard, Sr.
P. 0. Box
967,
Ned., TX 77627
Robert D. Sawyer
519
10th Street,
Ned., TX 77627
Haden L. Jones
924
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Thomas Butler
1032
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Howard Gribnau
1022
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Claudine Kennedy
1040
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Jack M. Kennedy
1040
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Imogene Butler
1032
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kemp
620
South
11th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Spears
703
South
11th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Mr. & Mrs. Emil Oleksy
803
South
11th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Michael A. Mars
619
South
10 %2
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Whitney
622
South
10 %2
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Elizabeth Leach
623
South
10 %2
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Max J. Miers
708
South
10th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Bobbie Oleksy
803
South
11th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Patsy La Fleur
612
South
10th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Barbara J. Mendoza
604
South
10th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Betty Alverson
603
South
10th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Joe T. Brown
607
South
9th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Margaret K. Crocker
607
South
11th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Margaret Metcalf
1028
Avenue
E,
Ned., TX 77627
Bobby Mendoza
604
South
10th
Street, Ned., TX
77627
Mayor Nagel turned the hearing over to City Manager, Howard McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel
gave a brief explanation of the Community Development Grant Program and made the
citizens award of the chain of events leading up to this public hearing.
There being no questions, Mr. McDaniel turned the hearing over to Will Larrain,
Consulting Engineer, C.R.H. Associates.
Mr. Larrain discussed the project in depth revealing what would be done to help
alleviate storm water flooding in the project area.
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Mr. Larrain asked for questions and comments from the citizens in attendance.
Questions and comments from citizens ranged from personal experience of house
flooding to when and how long the application would take to be reviewed. All I
together, the citizens, engineer, mayor and city manager discussed aspects of
the flooding problem and remedies for some 30 to 40 minutes.
There being no further questions, the hearing was adjourned at 5:20 P.M.
o eage Mayor
ATTEST
Chris Se es, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. June 26, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., and
Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Mr. E. T. Gillespie was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the minutes
of the meeting of June 12, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a
Proclamation declaring June 26 -30 Nederland Westernaire Week. All Voted Aye.
PROCLAMATION
I, Homer E. Nagel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
City of Nederland, Texas do hereby
Proclaim
June 26 -30, 1984
' As
"NEDERLAND WESTERNAIRES' WEEK"
in the City of Nederland, Texas, and urge each and every Citizen of our City to
recognized and congratulate this fine group of young ladies for their outstanding
award of "1984 Drill Team Grand Champs" and commend Beverly Minaldi for her
leadership and direction.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and Seal of the City of Nederland this
the 26th day of June, 1984, A.D.
Homer E. Nagel
Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST
Chris Serres
City Secretary
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to appoint City Officials
in accordance with the City Charter from July 1, 1984 to June 30, 1985 as follows:
Mrs. Chris Serres, City Secretary /Tax Assessor-Collector- J. B. McKinnehy, City
Treasurer; Billy Neal, Polic Chief; Mike Lovelady> Fire Ne f /Fire Mars al;
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2 Minutes Continued, June 26, 1984
Melvin Franks, City Judge; and W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney; and to appoint
Civil Defense Officials in accordance with Ordinance No. 187 as follows: Jerry
McNeill, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Billy Neal, Assistant Coordinator. .
All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids for additions and repairs to service center.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to refer bids received
for additions and repairs to the service center to the City Manager and staff
for tabulation and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for petroleum products to be purchased through the
Mid - County Municipal League.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to refer bids received
for petroleum products to the City Manager and staff for tabulation and recommendation.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award bid in the
amount of $31,500 for used garbage trucks to Diversified Investments and to
award bid in the amount of $9,663 for garbage containers to Basic Waste. All
Voted Aye.
Received comments from city employees. Bobby Miller requested that the City give
5 weeks vacation after 15 years service and 6 weeks vacation after 20 years service.
No other request were made.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve appointments '
to the Planning and Zoning Commission for 2 year terms each as follows:
Mr. Melvin Moss, Mr. Bill Quick, Mr. R. J. Lawrence, Mr. C. 0. Williams, and
Mr. R. J. Williford; and to approve appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals
for 4 year terms each as follows: Mr. Dallas Broussard, Mr. Paul Smith, Mr. Steve
Robinson, and Mrs. JoAnn Edwards. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize advertisement
of bids to be received July 24, 1984 for a new motor control panel for the water
plant. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authroize the advertisement
for bids for the Nederland Avenue drainage project between 31st and 37th Streets.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee authorizing advertisement
for bids for the construction of 21st Street from Detroit Avenue to Helena Avenue
and Detroit Avenue from 17th Street to 21st Street. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize advertisement
for bids for the rehabilitation of various sanitary sewer lines with the City.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve amending
Ordinance 164 to allow the Council meeting of August 14 to be held at 6:30 p.m.
for the purpose of considering the 1984 -85 revenue sharing and general city's
budgets. All Voted Aye.
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AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 164
AN ORDINANCE SETTING REGULAR DATES FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
TO BE HELD FROM APRIL 24, 1984 THROUGH APRIL 9, 1985.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
That the following dates will be and are hereby regular meeting dates for the
meeting of the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas. All of the below
regular meetings shall begin at 3:00 P.M. on each of the following dates:
July 10
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11
January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
the remainder of the meetings shall begin at 6:30 P.M. on the following dates:
July 24
August 14
August 28
September 25
October 23
November 27
December 18
January 22
February 26
March 26
Any and all ordinances of the City of Nederland, Texas, which conflict with any
provisions of this amendment are hereby expressly repealed.
Passed and Approved by the City Council at a regular meeting this 26 day of
June, 1984.
H. E. NAGEL
H. E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serres
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve Melvin Franks,
City Judge, attending the State Bar Association Meeting, July 2 -5, 1984 in
San Antonio, Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Demolition of house in the 900 Block of Helena needs to be completed.
2. Hedges causing blind corner - 17th Street @ Canal Avenue.
3. Doornbos Park - water foutains broken, asphalt sidewalks cracking, grass
and ant beds covering walkways.
4. The landfill will be closed July 4th.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
94'C )�
Ch— rim eer e City Secretary '
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. July 10, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the June 26 meeting, All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Gulf States Utilities Company and the Texas A & M
Extension Service regarding the Texas Certified Cities Program. Betty Dixon,
Chamber of Commerce, accepted certification plaques for the City of Nederland
in the fields of communication and solid waste.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to award the bid for
the addition to the Service Center and repairs to vehicle storage shed to
Cleveland Steel in the amount of $27,200. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid for
petroleum products for Mid County Municipal League cities to Derrick Oil in
the amount of $22,685.04. All Voted Aye.
' A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie authorizing the
City of Nederland to participate in the Lower Neches Valley Authority intake
capital improvement program at a cost of $.02 per thousand gallon surcharge
effective September 1, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee authorizing the
City of Nederland to participate in a wastewater management feasibility
study in anticipation of a 100% grant through the Southeast Texas Regional
Planning Commission. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
Ordinance No. 369 to Close and abandon a portion of Avenue E and to
authorize the Mayor to sign quitclaim deeds. All Voted Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 369
AN ORDINANCE DISCONTINUING, CLOSING, AND ABANDONING A
CERTAIN PORTION OF A DEDICATED STREET IN THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, HERMAN 0. MILLER and wife, MABEL LEE MILLER, and RICHARD G.
BROWN, JR. and MARGARITA BROWN, are the owners of the property adjacent
to the street hereinafter described;
WHEREAS, that said portion of said street is no longer used and the
said above -named property owners have requested the City Council of the
City of Nederland to discontinue, close and abandon the said portion of the
street, as hereinafter described; and
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WHEREAS, if there are utilities located in said street and if it is
necessary to relocate the utilities in said street to be closed, the above -
named property owners have agreed to pay all expenses for the relocation of
said utilities in exchange for the closing thereof, now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF NEDERLAND:
SECTION 1: - That the following described portion of the said street
in the City of Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas, be and it is hereby
discontinued, closed, and abandoned as a public street:
That portion of Avenue E that extends a distance of 127.5 feet
in an Easterly direction from South 1 -1/2 Street and lies between
Lot One (1), Block Seven (7), BLOCK ESTATES UNIT 2, and Lot One (1),
Block Six (6), BLOCK ESTATES UNIT 2, in the City of Nederland,
Jefferson County, Texas.
SECTION 2: - This ordinance shall be effective from and after its
passage.
SECTION 3: - That the Mayor and City Secretary shall be authorized
to sign and attest the transfer of this property by Quit -Claim Deed or
other instrument, as needed to the above - named, and reserves any easements
necessary.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Nederland on the 10 day of July, 1984.
HOMER NAGEL
HOMER NAGEL, Mayor
The City of Nederland
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
CHRIS SERRES, City Secretary
This ordinance, including all the provisions thereof, is hereby
approved as to form and legality.
W. E. SANDERSON
W. EVERETT SANDERSON
City Attorney
A motion was made by Mr.
Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie
to approve
amending the 17th Street
paving project contract to include a
portion of
Detroit Avenue from 17th
Street to 21st Street contingent upon
the cost of
adding that portion not exceeding 25% of the cost of the 17th
Street project.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr.
Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to nominate
Howard McDaniel to seve on the finance committee and Mr. R. A.
Nugent
to serve on the personnel
committee for the 1985 State Legislative
Committees.
All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, July 10, 1984
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A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to adopt a resolution
accepting the City of Nederland General and Revenue Sharing budgets for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 1984 and ending September 30, 1985 and calling
for a Public Hearing to be held at 6:30 P.M., August 14, 1984. All Voted Aye.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND AS PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER,
SUCH BUDGET COVERING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1984
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1985.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has prepared and submitted to the City
Council a budget estimate of expenditures and revenue of all City de-
partment activities and offices for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1,
1984 and ending September 30, 1985, and;
WHEREAS, such proposed and estimated budget, after due hearing and
consideration, should be approved in its proposed or amended form.
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
That the budget as prepared and submitted by the City Manager for the
total expenditures in each of the various departments fo the City of Nederland
is hereby accepted and a Public Hearing is hereby set for 6:30 P.M., August 14,
1984, to approve this budget in the proposed or amended form in accordance
with Article VII of the City Charter.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE City Council at its regular meeting this
the 10th day of July, A.D., 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made
by
Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve payment
of Estimate No. 2
in
the amount of $64,680.78 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A89P, 17th Street
paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made
Estimate No. 5 in
by
the
Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment of
amount of $143,927.19 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A88P, Avenue
H paving job. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to adopt a resolution
accepting the City of Nederland General and Revenue Sharing budgets for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 1984 and ending September 30, 1985 and calling
for a Public Hearing to be held at 6:30 P.M., August 14, 1984. All Voted Aye.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND AS PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER,
SUCH BUDGET COVERING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1984
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1985.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has prepared and submitted to the City
Council a budget estimate of expenditures and revenue of all City de-
partment activities and offices for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1,
1984 and ending September 30, 1985, and;
WHEREAS, such proposed and estimated budget, after due hearing and
consideration, should be approved in its proposed or amended form.
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
That the budget as prepared and submitted by the City Manager for the
total expenditures in each of the various departments fo the City of Nederland
is hereby accepted and a Public Hearing is hereby set for 6:30 P.M., August 14,
1984, to approve this budget in the proposed or amended form in accordance
with Article VII of the City Charter.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE City Council at its regular meeting this
the 10th day of July, A.D., 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize Mike
Lovelady, Gary Collins, Mal Lightfoot and volunteers, Dee Sims and Hershyl Savoy
to attend the 55th Annual Texas A & M Firemans Training School at College
Station, Texas, July 22 -27, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
payment of bil'.s for the month of June. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table executive
session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Street Program - 5th Street near water tower.
2. Outside City garbage service.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 P.M.
Omer E.'Na7gelJ Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. July 24, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
the minutes of the July 10, 1984 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Reverend Landry and Reverend Jackson regarding housing
rehabilitation funds for Clayton Addition. Also requested reduced speed
signs due to the heavy flow of traffic from the high school.
Received comments from Mr. Dave Coco regarding 1984 Summer Recreation Program.
Also, received Mr. Coco's resignation as Program Director.
Received comments from Mr. Joe Quebedeaux concerning the odor, weeds and
trash surrounding Geneva's Seafood. They were given notice to clean up the
premises.
' A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve closing
an easement in Mar -Len Industrial Park and authorize the Mayor to sign an
agreement varifying the same. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to refer bids
received for motor control panel for the water plant to the City Manager and
staff for tabulation and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
James Byers to attend the Municipal Inspector's Training School at Texas A & M
University August 6 -10, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Dilapadated houses in Clayton Addition.
2. Abandoned cars & pickups - 12th Street, 300 Block Avenue E, & Clayton
Addition.
3. Grass needs mowing along 27th Street.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
ATTEST:
AAJ
Chris erres, 'City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
Homer E N geld, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 PM August 14, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor H. E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the meeting of July 24, 1984. All Voted Aye.
Fire Chief Mike Lovelady presented Shawn Gearinger with a letter of recognition
and a plaque for his actions during the fire at Airport Towers.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a
Proclamation declaring Sunday, August 19, 1984 as "Katerina Papoutsis Day ".
All Voted Aye.
PROCLAMATION
I, Homer E. Nagel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of
the City of Nederland, Texas, do hereby
Proclaim
Sunday, August 19, 1984
As
"KATERINA PAPOUTSIS DAY"
in the City of Nederland,, Texas, and urge each and every Citizen of our City to
attend the benefit at Pleasure Island in Ms. Papoutsis' honor.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and Seal of the City of Nederland
this the 14th day of August, 1984, A.D.
HOMER E. NAGEL ^_
Mayor
ATTEST: City of Nederland, Texas
CHRIS SERRES
City Secretary
A Public Hearing was conducted on the proposed City of Nederland Budget
for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1984 and ending September 30, 1985.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to adopt the
tax rate of $.62 per $100.00 valuation for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 1984 and ending September 30, 1985. All Voted Aye.
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Minutes Continued, August 14, 1984
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to adopt the
1984 -1985 budget with no changes made and to approve Ordinance #370
levying taxes. All Voted Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 370
AN ORDINANCE FOR LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF
THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUNDS FOR THE
YEAR 1984, AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC
PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR NO TAX DISCOUNTS; SETTING UP SCHEDULE
OF PENALTIES, INTEREST AND COST FOR DELINQUENT TAXES; AND
SETTING THE DELINQUENT DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS:
SECTION I
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That there is hereby levied and there shall be collected for the use and sup-
port of the Municipal Government of the City of Nederland, Texas, and to pro-
vide interest and sinking funds for the year Nineteen Hundred and Eighty -
Four (1984) upon all property, real, personal and mixed withing the corporate
limits of the said City, subject to taxation. A tax of sixty -two cents ($.62)
of each one hundred dollars ($100.00) valuation of property said tax being
levied and apportioned to specific purposes herein set forth:
(a) For the maintenance and support of General Government (General
Fund) 51.46 of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on the 1984 Tax
Roll.
(b) For the purpose of paying interest and principal of the seven
hundred seventy -five thousand dollar ($775,000.00) Water and
Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1959, 2.19% of each one dollar
($1.00) levied on the 1984 Tax Roll.
(c) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the three
hundred twenty -five thousand dollar ($325,000.00) Water and
Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1960, .63% of each one dollar
($1.00) levied on the 1984 Tax Roll.
(d) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the two
hundred twenty -five thousand dollar ($225,000.00) Water and
Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1961, .49% of each one dollar
($1.00) levied on the 1984 Tax Roll.
(e) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the twenty
thousand dollar ($20,000.00) Fire Station Bonds, Series 1962,
.09% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on the 1984 Tax Roll.
(f) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the five
hundred thousand dollar ($500,000.00) Street Improvement Bonds,
Series 1962, .89% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on the
1984 Tax Roll.
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(g) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the three
hundred thousand dollar ($300,000.00) Street Improvement Bonds,
Series 1963, .66% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on the 1984
Tax Roll.
(h) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the one
million eighty thousand dollar ($1,080,000.00) Street Improve-
ment Bonds, Series 1967, 1.85% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied
on the 1984 Tai: Roll.
(i) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the four
hundred fifty thousand dollar ($450,000.00) Street Improvement
Bonds, Series 1969, 1.18% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on
the 1984 Tax Roll.
(j) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the three
hundred fifty thousand dollar ($350,000.00) Sewer Improvement
Bonds, Series 1970, 1.08% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on
the 1984 Tax Roll.
(k) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the two
hundred fifty thousand dollar ($250,000.00) Park Improvement
Bonds, Series 1978, .87% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on
the 1984 Tax Roll.
(1) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the two
million seven hundred fifty thousand dollar ($2,750,000.00)
Street Improvement Bonds, Series 1978, 7.52% of each one dollar
($1.00) levied on the 1984 Tax Roll.
(m) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the eight
hundred fifty thousand dollar ($850,000.00) Park Improvement
Bonds, Series 1980, 1 3.20% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on the
1984 Tax Roll.
(n) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the one
hundred thirty thousand dollar ($130,000.00) Library Improvement
Bonds, Series 1980, .30% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on
the 1984 Tax Roll.
(o) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the one million
twenty thousand dollar ($1,020,000.00) Street Improvement Bond,
Series 1980, 3.77% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on the
1984 Tax Roll.
(p) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the one
million dollar ($1,000,000.00) Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series
1982, 4.40% of each one dollar ($1.00) levied on the 1984 Tax
Roll.
(q) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the one
million five hundred thousand dollar ($1,500,000.00) Street
Improvement Bond, Series 1982, 7.30% of each one dollar ($1.00)
levied on the 1984 Tax Roll.
(r) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on the three
million four hundred thirty thousand dollar ($3,430,000.00) Street
and Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1983, 12.12% of each one
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dollar ($1.00) levied on the 1984 Tax Roll.
SECTION II
Taxpayers shall be allowed no discount for the advance payment of their ad
valorem taxes due the City of Nederland for the assessment year 1984.
SECTION III
That the ad valorem taxes herein levied for the year 1984 shall become due
January 1, 1985, though payable on the first day of October, 1984, and may be
paid up to and including the following January 31, 1985, without penalty;
but, if not paid, such taxes shall become delinquent on the following day,
February 1, 1985, and the following penalties shall be payable thereon to-
wit:
If paid during the month of February, six percent (6 %); if
paid during the month of March, seven percent (7 %); if paid
during the month of April, eight percent (8 %); if paid
during the month of May, nine percent (9 %); if paid during the
month of June, ten percent (10 %); and if paid on or after
the 1st day of July, 1984, twelve percent (12 %) penalty.
Such unpaid taxes shall bear interest rate of 12% per annum
from February 1, 1985, the same being the next year succeeding
the year 1984; and if paid on or after the 1st day of July,
1985, 12% interest; for which taxes are hereby levied or
assessed. Tax cost shall be one dollar ($1.00).
' SECTION IV
Unpaid Taxes shall be considered delinquent as of February 1, 1985, and
shall be paid and collected as provided in Section 2 and 3 hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Nederland at its regular metting of the said Council this 14 day of August,
1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secry'~ _
etar
City of Nederland, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
W. E. SANDERSON
W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney
City of Nederland, Texas
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Minutes Continued, August: 14, 1984
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to cancel
$25,135.73 of uncollectible taxes in accordance with Section 8.09 of the
Home Rule Charter of the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
Mr. Ken Dixon of Weldtest made comments regarding awarding the bid to
Universal Switch Gear, Inc. He indicated that if time was critical on the
delivery a penalty should have been imposed in the bid specs. Mayor Nagel
informed Mr. Dixon that all vendors bid on the same specs and that if the
bid had been awarded to someone who furnished us information after all the
bids had been opened it would make the bid system questionable, therefore
the bid was awarded to Universal Switch Gear, Inc.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid
for a new motor control panel in the amount of $19,039 to Universal Swith
Gear, Inc. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve Change
Order No. 2 in the amount: of $12,940.03 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize
an amendment to Job No. 3A89P to provide a new Job No. 3B7P, not to exceed
$267,488.40, to add items; and quantities to existing contracts for the paving
of Detroit Avenue from 17th Street to 21st Street. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment of
Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $47,924.94 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve payment
of Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $181,435.15 to Excavators and Constructors,
Inc., Job No. 3A88P, Avenue H paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize
a reduction in the retainage held from Excavators and Constructors, Inc. on
the Avenue H Paving project from 10% to 5% of the total amount bid. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve an
amendment to Ordinance No. 107 regulating motor vehicles stored on private
property. All Voted Aye.
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 107
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND; PROVIDING PENALTIES OF FINES FROM
ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR
VIOLATIONS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
SECTION I
Section 99 or Ordinance No. 107 is hereby amended by the addition of Sub -
Section 4 to read as follows:
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It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to leave,
park or stand upon any property owned or under his control,
for a period longer than thirty (30) days in any front, side
or rear yard of any lot or tract of land in the City, any
motor vehicle that is inoperative or which does not have
lawfully affixed thereto both an unexpired license plate or
plates and a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certifi-
cate or which is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled,
or discarded or; remains inoperable for a continuous period
of more than one hundred twenty (120) days; unless such motor
vehicle is screened from view of the public by storage within
a building or by a six foot (6') high solid wall or fence,
not to exceed past the front portion of the residence or as
in the requirements set forth in Zoning Ordinance No. 146,
Section 6, fences or hedges.
SECTION II
Penalties: Any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance shall be
deemed quilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof, be fined in
any sum not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than two hundred dollars
($200.00) and the violation of each separate provision thereof shall be
considered a separate offense.
SECTION III
Repealin Clause: Any and all ordinances of the City of Nederland, Texas, in
conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby expressly
' repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, on
this 14th day of August, A.D., 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
W. E. SANDERSOI�
W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to appoint Tom Lee
and Robert Sawyer to the Jefferson County Joint Airport Zoning Board. All
Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, August 14, 1984
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
Mayor Pro Tem Dick Nugent to attend a Legislative Policy Planning Committee
meeting in Austin, August: 24, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
John Bamber to attend the International Public Works Congress and Equipment
Show, September 15 -20, 1984 inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize Mark
Clayton to attend the Waiver and Wastewater Association Short School, August
21, 1984 in Woodville, Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize the
payment of the bills for the mont of July. All Voted Aye.
A motiron was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table
Executive Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Abandoned cars on 12th Street.
2. Several structures in Clayton Addition require demolishing.
3. Avenue H across railroad track at Twin City Hwy. in need of repairs.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
'Homer E. age ,' aT M yor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Se es, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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6:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
August 28, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor H. E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the minutes
of the meeting of August 14, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a Proclamation
declaring the month of September as "National Square Dance Month." All Voted Aye.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Square dancing is an integral part of the heritage of our great
State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Square dancing is a popular form of recreation for young and old
alike; and
' WHEREAS, Square dancing is a clean, wholesome, enjoyable pastime providing
an opportunity for fun, fellowship, and relaxation; and
WHEREAS, Square dancers from Nederland, Texas will join those from all over
the nation to call attention to this truly American dance by celebrating
"National Square Dance Month ".
THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR, OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, do hereby designate
the month of September as "NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE MONTH" in the City of Nederland.
IN OFFICIAL RECOGNITION WHEREOF, I affix my signature this the 28 day of
August, 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to refer bids received
for the Nederland Avenue drainage project to the City Manager and engineers
for tabulation and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to refer bids received
for the rehabilitation of various sanitary sewer lines within the City to the
City Manager and engineers for tabulation and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendation regarding the final plat of the replat of
the West one half of Lot 4 Block 15 Range "E" Port Arthur Land Company Sub-
division (Lots 1 -3 Block 3 Regency Place 2) on South 52 Street contingent upon
the owners dedicating a ten foot (10') right -of -way to the City of Nederland
and the City Attorney varifying ownership of the right -of -way. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the
advertisement for bids to be received September 25 for two police cars and
one fire utility vehicle. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
advertisement for bids for the reroofing of the City of Nederland municipal
building. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the
advertisement for bids for the Midway drainage project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve amending
Ordinance No. 107 regulating motor vehicles stored on private property. All '
Voted Aye.
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 107
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND; PROVIDING PENALTIES OF FINES FROM
ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR
VIOLATIONS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
SECTION I
Section 99 of Ordinance 107 is hereby amended by the addition of Sub - Section 4
to read as follows:
It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to leave,
park or stand upon any property owned or under his control,
for a period longer than thirty (30) days in any front, side
or rear yard of any lot or tract of land in the City, any
motor vehicle that is onoperative or which does not have
lawfully affixed thereto both an unexpired license plate or
plates and a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certifi-
cate, or which is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled;
unless such motor vehicle is screened from view of the public
by storage within a building or by a six foot (6') high solid
wall or fence, not to exceed past the front portion of the resi-
dence or as in the requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance
No. 146, Section 6, fences or hedges.
Minutes Contined, August 28, 1984
SECTION II
This ordinance will not apply to wrecker storage lots operated pursuant to the
guidelines set forth in Ordinance No. 335, Section 9, subsection (e); when operated
for the purpose of storing impounded, wrecked, and disabled vehicles.
SECTION III
Penalties: Any person who violated any provision of this Ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof, be fined in
any sum not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than two hundred dollars
($200.00) and the violation of each separate provision thereof shall be con-
sidered a separate offense.
SECTION IV
Repealing Clause: Any and all ordinances of the City of Nederland, Texas, in
conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby expressly repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, on
this 28 day of August, A.D., 1984.
HOMER E. NAGEL
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
t ATTEST:
CHRIS SERRES
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
W. E. SANDERSON
W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve James E.
Neushaffer as auditor for fiscal 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
the City Manager to attend a Legislative Finance Committee meeting in Austin,
September 7, 1984. All Voted Aye.
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46 Minutest Continued, August 28, 1984
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
the police to escort out -of -town football games. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
Dr. Hamby complimented the paving job on Avenue H.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
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Homer E. Nagel; Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Ser es, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. September 11, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie and
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. Mr. R. D. Sawyer was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the minutes of
the meeting of August 28, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to award the bid
for the Nederland Avenue storm sewer improvements to Bella Company in the amount
of $225,316.25 contingent upon satisfactory negotiations with the City Manager
and staff concerning salvaging old culverts on said project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to award the bid for
wastewater collection system improvements in the amount of $302,923.39 to
Morrison and Miller, Inc. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize the
advertisement for bids for group health insurance. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $55,351.75 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W170,
wastewater plant renovation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 7 in the amount of $12,677.62 to Excavators and Constructors, Job
No. 3A88P, Avenue H paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $58, 126.16 to Excavators and Constructors, Job
No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $141,627.28 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3B7P, Detroit Avenue paving job. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 1 on Job No. 1, addition to warehouse, in the amount of $1,672.00
and Estimate No. 1 on Job No. 2, renovation of existing storage shed, in the amount
of $1,662.60 to Cleveland Steel Comapny, Inc. All Voted Aye.
A motion
was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded
by Mr. Lee to approve a Resolution
'
authorizing
the City of Nederland to participate
in Gulf States Utilities rate
increase,
Docket No. 3829; and to authroize the
employment of Don Butler, Attorney,
and R. W.
Beck, Engineer, contingent upon other
Mid County cities agreeing to
do same.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $55,351.75 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W170,
wastewater plant renovation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 7 in the amount of $12,677.62 to Excavators and Constructors, Job
No. 3A88P, Avenue H paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $58, 126.16 to Excavators and Constructors, Job
No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $141,627.28 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3B7P, Detroit Avenue paving job. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 1 on Job No. 1, addition to warehouse, in the amount of $1,672.00
and Estimate No. 1 on Job No. 2, renovation of existing storage shed, in the amount
of $1,662.60 to Cleveland Steel Comapny, Inc. All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, September 11, 1984
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A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 1 and Final in the amount of $5,450.00 to Cleveland Steel Company,
Inc., construction of employee lunch room in warehouse. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the City
Manager to attend the ICMA Conference in San Antonio, September 15 -20, 1984.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment of
the bills for the month of August. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Dilapidated structures - Clayton Addition.
2. Dilapidated structure - 13th Street.
3. 21st Street paving project.
Homer E. Nagel ( Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
M� 414XZ --,
Chris Seryles, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. September 25, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel and 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the meeting of September 11, 1984. All Voted Aye.
Received comrents from Mr. Fred Clifton and Mr. Leo Sims concerning drainage on
South 1� Street - directly behind Carriage Estates Subdivision.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to have the City Engineers
make a study on the drainage situation on South 1h Street and report back to the
City Manager and staff with a solution they feel will eleviate the problem. All
Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for City of Nederland group health insurance.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to award the bid for
group health insurance to Republic National of Dallas. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for two police cars and one fire department vehicle.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to refer bids received for
two police cars and one fire department vehicle to the City Manager and staff
for tabulation and recommndation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a Proclamation
declaring September 30 through October 6, 1984 as "South Jefferson County Insurance
Week." All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve Change Order 3B83P
.for Excavators and Constructors to add the construction of 21st Street from Detroit
Avenue to Helena Avenue. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table final acceptance of
Carriage Estates. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve final on
Christina Courts Subdivision. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve a resolution
appointing the Chambers of Commerce's recommendations to the Susquicentennial
Committee. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the Mayor,
City Council and Staff to attend the annual Texas Municipal League meeting in
Dallas, November 1 -3, 1984. All Voted Aye.
t5 0 klnutes Continued, September 25, 1984
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize James Byers
to attend the annual Southern Building Code Congress in Savannah, Georgia,
October 28 - November 1, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
r E. `Nagel,',,%yorc
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
M
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. October 9, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the meeting of September 25, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a
Proclamation declaring the week of October 21 - October 28, 1984 as "National
Tole Week." All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve a
Proclamation declaring October 18, 1984 as "International Credit Union Day."
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize
revisions to the Personnel Ordinance No. 147. All Voted Aye.
CITY OF NEDERLAND
ORDINANCE NO. 147
PERSONNEL POLICY ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE EM-
PLOYEES OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, AND PROVIDING THAT THE
CITY MANAGER SHAT, BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
POLICY IN DEALING WITH ALL EMPLOYEES, AND RENDERING ALL
OTHER CONFLICTING ORDINANCES NOW OF RECORD NULL AND VOID.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mb. Sawyer to approve amending
Traffic Ordinance No. 107. All Voted Aye.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107 WHICH REGULATES
TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
PROVIDING PENALTIES AND FINES FROM ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) TO
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS
OF THIS ORDINANCE WHICH MIGHT BE IN CONFLICT WITH THIS
AMENDMENT.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid for
a patrol vehicle to Kinsel Ford in the amount of $10,501.00 and to award the
bid for a detective vehicle to J. K. Chevrolet in the amount of $9,696.00.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid for
a Fire Department replacement vehicle to Kinsel Ford in the amount of $10,506.00.
4 Ayes - 1 No.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the
advertisement for bids to be received November 13, 1984 for the storm sewer
project in Midway Addition. All Voted Aye.
2 m nt}tes Continued, October 9, 1984
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Nb. Lee to approve payment of
the following estimates to Cleveland Steel Company: Estimate No. 2 in the
amount of $19,854.00, Job No. 262 -1, building addition; Estimate No. 2 in the
amount of $8,643.00, Job No. 262 -2, building repair; and Estimate No. 1 in the
amount of $1,063.29, Job No. 308, bathroom revisions. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve payment
of Estimate No. 8 in the amount of $57,062.96 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A88P, Avenue H paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment of
Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $77,788.97 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3B7P, Detroit Avenue paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 5 in the amount of $72,175.35 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize the
payment of Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $44,538.85 to G. R. Grier Co., Job
No. 3W17D, wastewater plant renovation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize
Change Order No. 1 in the amount not to exceed $277,124.75 and to authorize an
amendment to the engineering contract, Job No. 3B83B, 21st Street paving project.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize the '
deletion of the aeriation basin from improvements to sewer plant, Job No. 3W17D.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie authorizing James Boulet
to attend a Sewage Treatment processes school in Kountze, Texas, October 30, 1984.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the payment
of the bills for the month of September. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Red light on the corner of 27th Street @ Nederland Avenue needs repairs.
2. Twin City Hwy. @ Avenue B - railroad track needs repairs.
3. 17th Street paving project - water lines.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
City Sec taffy, City of Nederland
Mayor, City of Nederland, Texas
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REGUTAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERIAND
6:30 P.M. October 23, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mrs R. A. Nugent, Mr. R. D. Sawyer and
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. Mr. E. T. Gillespie was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the minutes
of the meeting of October 9, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to refer bids received
for the reroofing of the Nederland City Office Building to the City Manager
and staff for tabulation and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a proclamation
declaring October 21 -27, 1984 as "National Business Women's Week." All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a Resolution
adopting the official "Master Plan" submitted by the Nederland Sesquicentennial
Committee. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the execution
of a letter establishing a maximum charge for work to be done by R. W. Beck and
' Associates in G.S.U. rate case, Docket No. 5820. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize Robert Smith
to attend the Street Maintenance training program October 23 -26, 1984 in Houston,
Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Engineers gave a report of the drainage project in Midway Addition.
2. Sanitary sewer project - South 5th Street.
3. Corner of Hardy Avenue @ Nederland Avenue needs sweeping.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Homer E. Nagel,/Mayor-
City ,ma
of Nederland, Texas
Chris SerCity Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. November 13, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the minutes
of the October 23, 1984 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for the Midway Addition drainage project.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to refer bids received
for the Midway Addition drainage project to the City Manager and staff for tabulation
and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
Mr. McDaniel made a recommendation to the City Council that the City not enter
private property for drainage purposes and that the homeowners in Block Estates
should decide themselves what should be done to alleviate the drainage problem.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to award the bid for re-
roofing the City Municipal Building to Benco Roofing with low bid of $38,880.00.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize advertise- '
ment for bids to be received December 11, 1984 for the following: one (1) dump
truck; one (1) one -ton truck chassis; three (3) half -ton pickup trucks; and one
(1) trash and brush grappler. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table designating
the City of Nederland as a blighted area and to authorize the City Manager and
staff to pursue procedures necessary in getting the City of Nederland designated
as a blighted area. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize payment
in the amount of $11,773.21 to Provost, Umphrey, McPherson and Swearingen, for
fees and expenses incurred in Case #A -119, 447 - Jeffrey Allan Holcomb and Wife
vs. City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to nominate Andrea Howard
to represent the City of Nederland on the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission's
Health Planning Advisory Committee. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $14,236.15 to Excavators and Constructors, Job
No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made
by Mr. Sawyer
and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 3 in
the amount of
$12,189.78 to Excavators and Constructors, Job
No. 3B7P, Detroit
Avenue paving
project from 17th Street to 21st Street.
All Voted Aye.
1'1ILLULeb UULLLILIUCU, 1NUVe111DeL 1J, 1704
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A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $45,529.69 to Excavators and Constructors, Job
No. 3B83P, 21st Street paving from Helena Avenue to Detroit Avenue. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $96,743.43 to G. R. Grier, Inc., Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $88,145.50 to Morrison and Miller, Job No. 3B63B,
wastewater collection system improvements. All Voted Aye.
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A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize payment
of estimates to Cleveland Steel Company as follows: Estimate No. 2 and Final in
the amount of $3,413.71, Job No. 308, bathroom revisions; Estimate No. 3 and Final
in the amount of $1,694.50, Job No. 262 -2, building repair; and Estimate No. 3
and Final in the amount of $2,674.00, Job No. 262 -1, building addition. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize D. E. Sosa
and Tom Hicklin to attend the T.M.L. Safety Training Workshop November 26 -28, 1984
in Houston, Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment
of monthly bills for October. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Traffic light - 27th Street @ Nederland Avenue.
2. Re- zoning various sections throughout the City.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
H me E. Nagel, ayorc
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
A motion
was made by
Mr. Sawyer and seconded by
Mr. Lee to authorize Robert Smith
to attend
the Traffic
Control and Planning and
Implementing in Work Zones workshops
November
29 -30, 1984
and December 4 -6, 1984 in
Baytown and Houston, Texas.
All Voted
Aye.
'
A motion
was made by
Mr. Nagel and seconded by
Mr. Nugent to authorize W. E. Sander-
son, City
Attorney, to
attend the Municipal Law
Course II December 6 -7, 1984 in
Houston,
Texas. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment
of monthly bills for October. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Traffic light - 27th Street @ Nederland Avenue.
2. Re- zoning various sections throughout the City.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
H me E. Nagel, ayorc
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. November 27, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro -Tem R. A. Nugent at 6:30
P.M.
Members present were Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie and Mr. R. D.
Sawyer. Members absent were Mr. H. E. Nagel and Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
the minutes of the meeting of November 13, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to award
the bid for Midway Addition drainage project to Excavators and Constructors
based on their low bid of $69,492.30. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to appoint
Tom Lee as the City's representative on the South East Texas Regional
Planning Commission's Review Committee. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to accept
applications for "on premise" consumption of alcoholic beverages in
accordance with Ordinance No. 70 as follows:
Triple "J" Bar -B -Que
Mr. Gatti's Pizza
Linder's Bar -B -Que
Nederland Club
#Mazzio's Pizza
Taco Rey
Club 493 of the American
Legion
All Voted Aye.
Italian Restaurant and Flying
Pizza
Hoagie House
Pizza Inn
The Schooner Restaurant
Irene's Lounge
Peggy's Seafood
LaSuprema Tortilla Bakery
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table
the Executive Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted
Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Stop sign needs replacing corner of 31st Street @ Verna Drive.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Chris Se res, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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H miter gel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. December 11, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagelat 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. E. T. Gillespie, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.
and Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Mr. R. A. Nugent was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the
minutes of the meeting of November 27, 1984. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table action on
a Resolution accepting a real property donation from Sun Pipeline Company and
execution of a quitclaim deed until the December 18, 1984 meeting. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to accept a petition
from area businessmen to create an Economic Development Authority. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to create a Nederland
Industrial Development Authority and to appoint James E. McDaniel, James Newberry,
J. D. Chester and Johnny Shaw to serve on the Board of Directors of the Nederland
Industrial Development Authority. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to recess the Council
Meeting to allow the Council, staff and public to view the Christmas parade.
All Voted Aye.
The meeting reconvened at 3:25 P.M.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to refer bids for
one dump truck, one 1 -ton truck chassis, three half -ton pickup trucks and one
trash and brush grappler to the City Manager and staff for tabulation and
recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. gillespie and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $94,234.10 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3B83P, 21st Street paving from Helena Avenue to Detroit Avenue. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the payment
of Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $16,484.93 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3B7P, Detroit Avenue paving from 17th Street to 21st Street. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 7 in the amount of $19,814.37 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $106,183.70 to G. R. Grier, Inc., Job No.
3W17D, wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
Minutes uontinuea, December 11, 1Y164
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $93,669.38 to Morrison and Miller, Job No.
3B63B, wastewater collection system. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize payment
of bills for the month of November. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table Exeuctive
Session relating to personnel and legal matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mr. Gillespie asked why Boston Avenue had never been striped down the center.
2. Discussion was held regarding 27th Street and the way it is designed. The
inside lane going South on Helena should be marked "Left Turn Only ".
Mr. Bamber presented some drawing that had been made to try to alleviate
problems at the intersection of 27th Street and Helena on the 27th Street
side going South. Council asked for changes to be made.
3. Mr. McDaniel stated that we were receiving less than satisfactory results
from TML Workmen's Compensation and asked permission to give our 60 day
notice to TML Workmen's Compensation and return to using Employer's Insurance
of Texas. Council agreed.
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
omer E. Nagel, M yor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres�Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 59
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. December 18, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. Mr. R. D. Sawyer was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillspie to approve the minutes
of the December 11, 1984 meeting. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve a Resolution
accepting a real property donation from Sun Marine Terminals, Inc., and to approve
the execution of a quit claim deed. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to award the bid for
3 pickup trucks in the amount of $19,011.57, one 1 -ton chassis in the amount of
$8,758.58 and one dump truck in the amount of $11,664.77 to Chevyland based on
their low bids. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve applications
for the sale of alcoholic beverages for "on premise" consumption in accordance
with Ordinance No. 70 as follows:
Triple "J" Bar -B -Que Italian Restaurant and Flying Pizza
Mr. Gatti's Pizza Hoagie House
Linder's Bar -B -Que Pizza Inn
' Nederland Club The Schooner Restaurant
Mazzio's Pizza Irene's Lounge
Taco Rey Peggy's Seafood
Club 493 of the American Legion LaSuprema Tortilla Bakery
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve a Resolution
supporting the introduction of legislation creating a State office to assist in
providing venture capital for new and existing small businesses. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment of
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $15,552.00 to Benco Construction, Inc. P.O. Box
211, Port Arthur, Texas, reroofing of City Office Complex. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Hoi er E. Nagel, M or
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Se res, ity Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. January 8, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the meeting of December 18, 1984. All Voted Aye.
Service pins were awarded and retirees were honored as follows:
5 Years Service: John Bernard, Scott Bonsall, Ronnie Denton, Charles Use,
Gary Collins
10 Years Service: Darrell Bush, Nelson Johnson, Tom Hicklin, Leon Peacock,
Richard McKeever
15 Years Service: Roy Hackett, Albert Reese
25 Years Service: J. B. McKinney, James Byers
Retirees: Ervin Savoy - 25 years service
Vernon Lancon - 22 years service
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve a Resolution
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authorizing the creation of the Nederland Health Facilities Development Corpora-
tion. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve a Resolution
authorizing the creation of the Nederland Multi- Family Housing Finance Corporation.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve a Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to implement necessary procedures to establish the
City of Nederland as an economically depressed area. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the
Mid County Municipal League to request the 69th Session of the Texas Legislature
to pass legislation establishing the Mid - County Municipal League as a legal
governmental entity. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve payment of
Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $15,552.00 to Benco Roofing for the reroofing
of the City Hall complex. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment of
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $25,711.33 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3B74E, Midway Addition drainage project. All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, January 8, 1985
ATTEST:
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, May
City of Nederland, Texas
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A motion was made
by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve payment
of Estimate No. 3
in the amount of $79,980.43 to Excavators and Constructors,
Job No. 3B83P, 21st
Street paving from Helena Avenue to Detroit Avenue. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made
by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve payment
of Estimate No. 5
in the amount of $134,408.30 to G. R. Greer, Inc., Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment
plant addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made
by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment of
Estimate No. 3 in
the amount of $38,690.09 to Morrison and Miller, Job No. 3B63B,
wastewater collection
system. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made
by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize the
City Manager to attend
a pension workshop in Austin, Wednesday, January 16, 1985.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made
by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve payment
of bills for the
month of December. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made
by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table Executive
Session relating
to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Street lights
need to be installed at Gage @ Detroit.
2. Tom Hicklin,
Safety Officer, gave a brief overview of the Safety
Program.
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The meeting adjourned
at 4:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, May
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. January 22, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Homer E. Nagel.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting of January 8, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel recognized Boy Scout Troop No. 422 as being present to view a
City Council meeting.
Mayor Nagel recognized Mr. Mike Judice, our new Gulf States Utilities represen-
tative. He also complimented Mr. Ed Hutchins on his accomplishments when he
was the City's G.S.U. representative.
Comments from Mr. Patrick Johnson, Jr, were tabled due to his absence at the
meeting. No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mayor Nagel to authorize a
public hearing on February 26, 1985 at 6:30 p.m. to determine if the area within
the City of Nederland should be declared a blighted or economically depressed
area under the Development Act of 1979. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the
"order calling elections" providing for an election of April 6, 1985 for the
purpose of electing two Councilmen; one for Ward I and one for Ward III.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the City
of Nederland to terminate an interlocal agreement with the Texas Municipal
League's Joint Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund; and initiate a similar
agreement with the Texas Political Subdivisions Workers' Compensation Fund.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid for
one trash grappler to Peterson Industries with a low bid of $15,300.00. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mayor Nagel to authorize pay-
ment of Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $3,888.00 to Benco Construction
Company for the reroofing of the City Hall complex. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mayor Nagel to authorize
the Mayor, Council, City Manager, Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire
and Police Chiefs to attend the Emergency Management Seminar in Austin, Texas,
February 19 -21, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table the
Executive Session relating to personnel and legal matters. All Voted Aye.
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Minutes Continued January 22, 1985
Discussion Items:
1. Mr. Bamber recommended removing street lights at the following intersections:
400 watt M.V. at 27th Street & Nederland Avenue
400 watt M.V. at Twin City Hwy. & Avenue H
400 watt M.V. at Twin City Hwy. & Nederland Avenue
100 watt M.V. at Twin City Hwy. & Avenue M
100 watt M.V. at Hwy. 366 & 1st Street
Mr. Bamber recommended installing street lights at the following intersec-
tions:
250 watt H.P.S. on Twin City Hwy. & Avenue J
250 watt H.P.S. on Hwy. 366 & Gage Avenue
250 watt H.P.S. on Hwy. 366 & 1st Street
250 watt H.P.S. on Twin City Hwy. & Avenue M
250 watt H.P.S. on the east side of Twin City
Hwy. & Avenue L
The Council authorized Mr. Bamber's recommendations be carried out.
2. Mr. Gillespie stated that lights or reflectors need to be placed at the
intersections of Hwy. 365 & 12th, 13th & 14th Streets. The State will
be contacted about these intersections.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Janna rr, Acting C ty Secretary
City f Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Ma r
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. February 12, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Homer Nagel.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the minutes
of the previous meeting of January 22, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Mr. Eli Barker, of Water District No. 10, presented comments to the City Council
asking for the relinquishment of extraterritorial jurisdiction in order for the .
Water District to hold an election of incorporation and he also presented a Resolution.
Mr. Marvin Kebodeaux, also from Water District No. 10, presented a letter from him-
self opposing the relinquishment of extraterritorial jurisdiction.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mayor Nagel to accept comments,
resolution, the petition that was presented prior to the meeting, the letter and
turn them over to our lawyer. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the City
of Nederland to execute an agreement with the Jefferson County Rural Fire Protec-
tion District No. 1 establishing rates for fire protection. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize the
Jefferson County Mosquito Control District to fly at low levels as necessary to
apply insecticides for the control of mosquitoes within the City limits of
Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize a resolution
for renewal of a loan from Interfirst Bank Nederland for the purchase of a mechaniz-
ed garbage collection system. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize approval of
Change Order No. 5 and Final on the following projects:
3A88P Avenue H from 27th Street to Hwy. 69
3A89P 17th Street from Detroit Avenue to Helena Avenue
3B7P Detroit Avenue from 17th Street to 21st Street
3B83P 21st Street from Helena Avenue to Detroit Avenue
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mayor Nagel to approve payment of
the following estimates, contingent on the contractor satisfying all complaints re-
ceived on the projects:
Estimate No. 6 and Final. in the amount of $9,025.23 to Excavators and
Constructors, Job No. 3B7P, Detroit paving from 17th to 21st Streets.
Estimate No. 4 and Final in the amount of $48,042.83 to Excavators and
Constructors, Job No. 3B83P, 21st Street paving from Helena Avenue to
Detroit Avenue.
Minutes Continued, February 12, 1985
Estimate No. 12 and Final to Excavators and Constructors, with no amount due,
Job No. 3A88P, Avenue H paving from 27th Street to Hwy. 69.
Estimate No. 9 and Final in the amount of $9,512.43 to Excavators and
Constructors, Job No. 3A89P, 17th Street paving from Detroit Avenue to
Helena Avenue.
All Voted Aye.
Mr. Bamber presented a plan for striping 21st Street from Nederland Avenue to
Helena Avenue; Detroit Avenue from 17th Street to 21st Street; and 17th Street from
Nederland Avenue to Detroit Avenue. The Council approved the plan.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment of
Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $34,395.00 to Excavators and Constructors, Job No.
3B74E, Midway drainage project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve payment of
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $7,193.34 to Bella Company, Job No. 3A49E, storm
sewer on Nederland Avenue from 31st to 37th Streets. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr Lee to approve payment of
Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $125,159.15 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D, wastewater
treatment plant. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment of
Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $29,738.50 to Morrison and Miller, Job No. 3B63B,
' wastewater collection system. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mayor Nagef to authorize John Bernard
to attend the Water and Sewer Associations Annual Short School at Texas A & M
University, March 3 -6, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mayor Nagel to authorize payment
of bills for the month of January. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table the
Executive Session. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mr. Nugent talked with Father Meeks of St. Charles Catholic Church in regards
to the Church having to buy bottled water to drink and wash with because of
tap water being rusty. The City will check into it.
2. Mr. McDaniel invited the Council to attend a presentation at the Fire Station
immediately following the Council meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
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H mer Nagel, ayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Janna Kerr, Acting City Se retary
City of Ne rland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
February 26, 1985
Members present were: Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the minutes
of the previous meeting of February 21, 1985 and to amend the agenda to read "Approve
the minutes of the previous meeting of February 12, 1985 ", instead of February 21,
1985. All Voted Aye.
A public hearing was held to determine the existence of blighted or economically
depressed areas within the City of Nederland, Texas. Mr. Robert Rothrock of
507 Boston Avenue asked questions regarding the City of Nederland being declared
a blighted area. He also voiced opposition to the City being declared blighted.
Mayor Nagel answered Mr. Rothrock's questions. Mr. Johnny Shaw of 1112 Shaw Drive
spoke in favor of the City being declared economically depressed. Mr. Shaw also
stated that the other surrounding cities had already declared themselves economically
depressed.
Mayor Nagel read the Resolution that designates the entire City of Nederland as a
development area for industrial development revenue bonds in its entirety. Mr. Scott
Sheldon with Sheldon & King Law Offices, asked that the minutes show that a notice
was posted regarding the Resolution and that acting members of the Governing Body
were notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place and purpose
of the meeting. All of the above was carried out prior to the meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a Resolution
designating the entire City of Nederland as a development area for industrial
development revenue bonds and making findings related thereto. All Voted Aye.
Mr. Jimmy Williford of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Mr. James Byers, City
Building Official, presented proposed zoning changes for the City. The Planning
and Zoning Commission will hold another meeting and return to the Council with
their recommendations.
The Mayor announced that Mr. John I. Bamber, Director of Public Works, was retiring
and that there would be a reception for him following the Council meeting. He asked
everyone to stay and show their appreciation to Mr. Bamber for his many years of
service for the City.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to authorize the City
to supply utilities to Babe Ruth League ball park for the 1985 season. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table Executive
Session. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mr. Lee stated that there are blind corners at 10th Street and Helena, and
at 10th Street and Boston Avenue.
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Minutes Continued, February 26, 1985
2. Mr. Gillespie asked about reflectors on South 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th Streets
at Hwy. 347. Mr. McDaniel responded that the State was studying it.
3. Mr. Sawyer asked about installation of street lights at Gage and Detroit Streets.
Mr. McDaniel reported that Gulf States Utilities had been requested to install
them.
4. Mr. Bamber stated that Gulf States Utilities will start upgrade on street lights
throughout the City.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Ma9ldr
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Janna Kerr, cting City Sec tary
City of Ned rland, Texas -
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. March 12, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Protem R. A. "Dick" Nugent at
3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.
and Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Mr. H. E. Nagel was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
Minutes of the meeting of February 26, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a
proclamation declaring the week of March 11 -17, 1985 as "Kellyweek."
All Voted Aye.
Received petition with 491 signatures requesting Central Gardens to remain
a part of the City of Nederland Extraterritorial Jurisdiction from
Mr. Marvin Kebodeaux and John O'Connor.
Chief Billy Neal presented the 1984 Police Report to the Council and gave
a brief overview of the report.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to renew the
water supply contract with the Lower Neches Valley Authority. All Voted '
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to accept Change
Order No. 3 and Final from Morrison and Miller, Inc., decreasing the contract
price by $47,334.71, Job No. 3B63B, wastewater collection system improve-
ments. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment
of Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $17,689.21 to Morrison and
Miller, Inc., Job No. 3B63B, wastewater collection system improvements.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to accept Change
Order No. 1 from Bella Company increasing the contract price by $1,990.62,
Job No. 3A49E, Nederland Avenue drainage project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve
payment of Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $56,787.75 to Bella Company,
Job No. 3A49E, Nederland Avenue drainage project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
Change Order No. 1 and Final from Excavators and Constructors increasing
the contract price by $898.95, Job No. 3B74E, Midway Addition drainage.
All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, March 14, 1985 6 9
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
payment of Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $10,284.92 to Excavators
and Constructors, Job No. 3B74E, Midway drainage project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment
of Estimate No. 7 in the amount of $69,053.87 to G. R. Grier, Inc. Job
No. 3W17D, wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve
payment of Estimate No. 4 and Final in the amount of $3,888.00 to
Benco Roofing and Construction, reroofing of City Hall Complex. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
payment of the bills for the month of February. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table
Executive Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted
Aye.
Discussion Items:
Councilman Gillespie requested to have reflectors placed on stop sign
poles at the corner of Hwy. 365 and 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th
Streets. Mr. McDaniel responded that the relectors were in place.
Bagging traffic light at the corner of Nederland Avenue and 10th Street.
' Blind corner at Boston Avenue and 10th Street due to angle parking.
R. A. Nugent, yor ProTem
City of Neder nd, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serresr, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. March 26, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor H. E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. E. T. Gillespie,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
the minutes of the meeting of March 12, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Gilelspie to approve
a Proclamation declaring the month of April as "Columbian Squire Month."
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a
Proclamation declaring Wednesday, March 27, 1985 as "Statue of Liberty Day."
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve
amending Ordinance No. 359 regarding the Industrial District Agreement
with Union 76. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve
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passing the first reading of the amendment to Ordinance No. 220 amending
the Liberty Cable TeleCommunications franchise. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve Ordinance
No. 371 closing a portion of an easement in the Allan Meadows subdivision
being the easterly 1.60 feet of the sixteen foot wide utility easement
along the rear of Lot 3, Block 12, Allan Meadow Section III. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a
resolution assigning ballot numbers 00006 thru 00300 for absentee
voting and 00301 thru 02000 for regular voting for the election to be
held April 6, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the
City Manager to attend a Fair Employment Laws seminar in Austin April 1 -2,
1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to table
Executive Session relating the legal and personnel matters. All Voted
Aye.
Homee, Mayor
AT ES City of Nederland, Texas
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Chris Se res, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. April 9, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor H. E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. E. T. Gillespie, Mr. T. E.Lee, Jr.,
and Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Mr. R. A. Nugent was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Gillespie to approve the
minutes of the meeting of March 26, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Mrs. Luetta Powell presented Mayor Nagel with the election results. Mr. R. D.
Sawyer was sworn in as Councilman Ward I and Mr. Michael Ray Bourque was
sworn in as Councilman Ward III. Mr. Bourque assumed the position of Council-
man Ward III vacated by Mr. E. T. Gillespie.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to accept the election
results from Mrs. Powell, Election Judge. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize payment
to election officials in accordance with State Statutes, Article 3.08, Election
Code. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve a
' Proclamation declaring April 21 -27, 1985 as "Professional Secretaries Week ".
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve amending
Ordinance No. 164 setting dates for regular Council meetings to be held from
April 23, 1985 through April 8, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the
advertisement for bids to be received May 14, 1985 for painting of a 450,000
gallon elevated water tank on South 5th Street. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $47,021.92 to Bella Company, Job No. 3A49E, Nederland
Avenue drainage project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment of
Estimate No. 8 in the amount of $197,826.25 to G. R. Grier, Inc., Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the second
reading of amendments to the Liberty Cable Television Communications franchise.
All Voted Aye.
A motion
was made
by Mr.
Sawyer and seconded
by Mr. Lee to authorize payment of
the bills
for the
month
of March. All Voted
Aye.
72 Minutes Continued, April 9, 1985
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
The City Council agreed with the City Manager that the Better Business
Bureau be engaged to help collect delinquent water bills.
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 P.M.
H. E. Nage , or
City of Nederl nd, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Series, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. April 23, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. M. R. Bourque,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the
minutes of the meeting of April 9, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Honored Mr. E. T. "Sam" Gillespie with a plaque in recognition of 24 years
service as Councilman for Ward III for the City of Nederland.
Fire Chief Michael Lovelady gave a brief overview of the 1984 Fire Department
Report.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize hiring
Morrison and Miller to make emergency repairs to the sanitary sewer line
located at Avenue D and South 4j Street in the amount of approximately
$25,000.00. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the
' third reading of amendments to the Liberty Cable Television communications
franchise, Ordinance No. 220. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the
Executive Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. During the workshop session of the Council Meeting, Councilman Bourque
asked the Council to consider appointing a committee made up of citizens
to review the City's 20 year plan and to make recommendations to the
Council regarding changes in the plan.
2. Councilman Sawyer questioned the stability of the elevated water
tank on South 5th Street due to quicksand.
3. Trash in the field behind the Wal Mart Store.
4. High grass on 27th Street @ Christina Court.
5. Councilman Tom Lee suggested Councilman Bourque be appointed as a replace-
ment for Mr. E. T. Gillespie as the City's representative on the S.E.T.R.P.C.
Executive Board.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayo
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 7 V
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. May 14, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. M. R. Bourque, and
Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Members absent were Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mayor Nagel to approve the minutes
of the previous meeting of April 23, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a Procla-
mation honoring Betty Dixon. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel presented the Proclamation (Resolution) to Betty Dixon.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve a Procla-
mation declaring May 19 -25, 1985 as "Licensed Vocational Nurses Week." All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel presented the Proclamation to Mrs. Carnahan.
A discussion was held regarding the City of Nederland releasing its extraterritorial
jurisdiction for the purpose of an incorporation election by the citizens of
Water District No. 10. Mayor Nagel stated that there were approximately 475 sig-
natures on the petition asking Nederland not to release its extraterritorial juris-
diction and 26 signatures on the petition asking Nederland to release its extra-
territorial jurisdiction. Mayor Nagel explained that the Council's decision was
' based on the fact that the petition with the most signatures reflected the majority
of the peoples' opinion that the jurisdiction should not be released and felt that
they should rule with the people not to release the jurisdiction at this time.
He also stated that the City has no objection to the Water District incorporating
if that is what they want. He also suggested that if this item was ever brought
up again that the people of Central Gardens should go through their elected board.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to refuse the request
that the City of Nederland release its extraterritorial jurisdiction over Water
District No. 10 at this time. All Vote d Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to refer bids for
painting of 450,000 gallon elevated water tank on South 5th Street to the City
Manager and staff for tabulation and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mayor Nagel to authorize advertise-
ment of bids to be received June 11, 1985 for petroleum products to be purchased
through the Mid - County Municipal League. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize advertise-
ment of bids to be received May 28, 1985 for 250,000 plastic garbage bags. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 4 and Final Change Order in the amount of $87,810.66 to Bella
Company, Job No. 3A49E, Nederland Avenue drainage project. All Voted Aye.
7 (5 Minutes Continued, May 14, 1985
Mr. Dave Perrell, with C.R.H. Associates, discussed Estimate No. 9, Job No. 3W17D
with the Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 9 in the amount of $113,477.77 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve the appoint-
ment of Mike Bourque to the SouthEast Texas Regional Planning Commission Board
of Directors. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the appoint-
ment of Joe Sudela to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize payment
of bills for the month of April. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mr. Nugent asked that we send a letter to Joe Sudela notifying him of his
appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. Mr. Nugent stated that Nederland Avenue is in need of patching work. Mr.
McDaniel responded that it has been proposed in this year's budget and funds
are available to level off, blast, clean and fill buckle seams on Nederland '
Avenue and other streets that are in need of this work.
3. Mr. McDaniel reminded the Council of the Mid - County Municipal League meeting
to be held Wednesday, May 15, 1985 at 5:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Homer E. a el Mayor '_
City of Nederland
ATTEST:
&, jjw�hLc -
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M.
May 28, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. M. R. Bourque,
and Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. Mr. R. D. Sawyer was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the
minutes of the meeting of May 14, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Mr. James Weaver gave an overview of the 1985 Summer Recreation Program and
presented the Council with a schedule of the program.
A presentation of the amended Sesquicentennial Master Plan and Budget was
made by Betty Dixon, Sesquicentennial Coordinator. All Voted Aye.
' Opened and read bids received for plastic garbage bags.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to refer bids received
for plastic garbage bags to the City Manager and staff for tabulation and
recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to reject all bids
received for painting of the water tank on South 5th Street. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve amending
Ordinance 107 providing for the removal of No Parking signs along both sides
of 34th Street from Canal to Omaha Avenue. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve amending
Ordinance 107 providing for a stop sign to be erected at South 16th Street
@ Avenue B. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to table authorizing
acceptance of applications for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on- premise
consumption in accordance with Ordinance No. 70 as there were no applicants
for on- premise consumption license. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize
Howard McDaniel and Tom Lee to attend an economic development training seminar
in Austin June 11 -13, 1985. All Voted Aye.
8 Minutes Continued, May 28, 1985
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
Homer E. Nage , Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Ne erland, Texas
I I'
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3:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
June 11, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. M. R. Bourque,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of May 28, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to award the garbage
bag bid to Arrow Industries, Waco, Texas, with a low bid of $43.68 per thousand.
All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for petroleum products.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to refer bids re-
ceived for petroleum products to the City Manager and staff for tabulation
and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a Resolution
adopting policies in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
cancellation of $14,660.72 uncollectible taxes in accordance with Section
8.09 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee authorizing payment
of Estimate No. 10 in the amount of $296,454.92 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3217D,
wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the Mayor,
Council, and City Manager to attend the annual TML Mayors' and Councilmembers'
Institute in Galveston, June 20 -23, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the
payment of the bills for the month of May. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
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Discussion Items:
1. Special meeting will be set for June 25, 1985 beginning at 5:00 P.M.
to discuss budget items.
2. Beauxart Gardens Community Center will be burned June 11, 1985 at 7:30 P.M.
by Jefferson County Fire Prevention District #1. Nederland Fire Department
was asked to be on stand -by.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
Homer E. Nagel, May
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST
U'u"LA",/
Chris Serres4 City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
1
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6:©0 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
June 25, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor H. E. Nagel at 5:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. M. R. Bourque, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.
and Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Mr. R. A. Nugent was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve
the minuts of the meeting of June 11, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel then turned the budget workshop session over to Mr. McDaniel.
Mr. McDaniel gave a brief overview of the budget and then opened the
meeting for discussion and questions concerning the budget.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M.
I
ATTEST:
Chris Serr City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
1
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. June 25, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. M. R. Bourque, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.
and Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Mr. R. A. Nugent was absent.
Received comments from Cropo LeBlanc concerning the 1985 Nederland
Heritage Festival. Also, Mr. LeBlanc presented the City of Nederland
Parks Department with $2000.00 to be used to purchase tables and
spring- animals for Doornbos Park.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to award bid
for petroleum products to Sitton Oil and Marine Co. contigent upon
approval by the City of Port Neches and the City of Groves. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to appoint
City Officials in accordance with the City Charter from July 1, 1985
to June 30, 1986, as follows: Mrs. Chris Serres, City Secretary /Tax
Assessor /Collector; J. B. McKinney, City Treasurer; Billy Neal, Police '
Chief; Mike Lovelady, Fire Chief /Fire Marshal; Melvin Franks, City
Judge; and W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney; and appointment of Civil
Defense Officials in accordance with Ordinance No. 187 as follows:
Jerry McNeill, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Billy Neal, Assis-
tant Coordinator. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize
Mike Lovelady to attend Texas A & M Firefighters' School July 14 -19,
1985 and Gary Collins, Billy Fletcher, volunteers Wayne Nau and Terry
Morton to attend the 56th Annual Firefighters' School at College Station
July 21 -26, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize
the City Manager, Howard McDaniel, and the Administrative Assistant,
D. E. Sosa, to attend the T.C.M.A. Meeting in Austin June 29 -July 2,
1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table
Executive Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted
Aye.
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Minutes Continued, June 25, 1985
There were no dicussions or communications in relation to City government
in accordance with the Nederland Home Rule Charter and the laws of
the State of Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
Q9
Homer
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. July 9, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. M. R. Bourque, Mr. R. A. Nugent,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the
minutes of the meeting of June 25, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a Proclamation
proclaiming July 10, 1985 as Westernaires Day and to honor the Westernaires on
their selection as the Drill Team in the State of Texas to be selected to entertain
in Canada for the festivities held to honor the Canadian Navy on its 75th Anniversary.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the
City Manager to sign a work order allowing the Texas Highway Department to
conduct a traffic and signal study in the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to accept the Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendation to rezone the rear 50' of property along
Highway 365 from South 29th Street to South 37th Street from "Semi- residential
and Parking District" to "Commercial" zoning. All Voted Aye.
'
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to call a Public
Hearing to be held Thursday, July 25, 1985 at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of con-
sidering and adopting an Amendment to Ordinance No. 146 rezoning the rear 50'
of the property along Hwy. 365 from South 29th Street to South 37th Street from
"Semi- residential and Parking District" to "Commercial" zoning. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve amending
the commercial garbage rates in Ordinance No. 155 and to began implementing
the rates to all new services. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a Resolution
accepting the City of Nederland General and Revenue Sharing budgets for the
fiscal year, beginning October 1, 1985 and ending September 30, 1986, and to
call a Public Hearing for August 13, 1985 at 6:30 P.M. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 11 in the amount of $300,569.76 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
payment of the bills for the month of June. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, July 9, 1985
Discussion Items:
1. Grass around several businesses that have closed needs mowing.
2. Tall grass around the intersection of Nederland Avenue @ 25th Street.
3. Junk cars on corner of Boston Avenue @ 9th Street.
4. Large number of trash piles in Ward III.
5. Portable signs creating blind corners.
6. Curb is broken away from the reinforcing bar on Helena Avenue @ 27th Street.
7. Broken sign post at the corner of Atlanta and 21st Street.
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serr , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. July 23, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. M. R. Bourque, Mr. R. A. Nugent,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the July 9, 1985 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Mrs. Ruth Tompkins who approached the Council with the
possibility of leasing property from the City of Nederland in order to build
a center for mentally retarded adults. The Mayor informed Mrs. Tompkins that
the Council would have to discuss this in more detail and would contact her
in the near future.
Received comments from Mr. Charles Hembree who presented a check to the
City of Nederland for Liberty Cable T.V.'s franchise fee.
Received report on Summer Recreation Program from Mr. James Weaver, Program Director.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a Muscular
Dystrophy Proclamation honoring Nederland Firefighters and urging all citizens
of this City to join in support of the work of the Muscular Dystrophy Associaiton
by contributing to the Nederland Firefighters "Fill- the - Boot" campaign. All
Voted Aye. ,
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the City
of Nederland to execute Subordination for Pipeline Rights -of -Way to the United
States of America. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received August 13, 1985 for sealing and asphalting of various
streets throughout the City. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Manhole sinking at corner of 9th Street and Nederland Avenue.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
'Homer E. Nagel, 4ayor -
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEEST//:
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Chris Serrear, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. July 25, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. M. R. Bourque, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.
and Mr. R. D. Sawyer. Mr. R. A. Nugent was absent.
Mayor Nagel turned the meeting over to Developer Joe Salvagio who presented
his rezoning proposal to the group of citizens that were present at the
Public Hearing. The rezoning would include the rear 50' of the property
along Hwy. 365, from So. 29th Street to So. 37th Street. This property would
be rezoned from "Semi- Residential and Parking District" to "Commercial"
zoning.
The Mayor then asked for comments and discussion from the citizens. Eighteen
persons voiced their opinion of the rezoning proposal. Thirteen opposed the
rezoning of this property. After listening to reasons for the opposition of
this rezoning, it was concluded that the complaints were problems that could
be taken care of and had nothing to do with the zoning of this property.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve an Amendment
to Ordinance No. 146 rezoning the rear 50' of the property along Hwy. 365, from
So. 29th Street to So. 37th Street, from "Semi- Residential and Parking District"
' to "Commercial" zoning. All Voted Aye.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
��J,4 2L9r_.,9_1
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
Homer E. Nagel, or
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. August 13, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. M. R. Bourque, Mr. R. A. Nugent,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the minutes
of the meeting of July 25, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for sealing and asphalting of various streets
throughout the City.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to table awarding
bids received until tabulation of the bids and a recommendation from the
Director of Public Works could be made. All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Scott Parker and Nathan Reynolds, with the Tax Reduction
Association, concerning the City of Nederland's budget. Mr. Reynolds commended
the City on having the lowest tax rate in Jefferson County and asked that the
City continue to operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
Received comments from Mr. Homer Comeaux, President of the Golden Triangle
'
Citizens for Decency Through Law. Mr. Comeaux invited City Officials to
attend a seminar to be held October 11, 1985 in Houston, Texas.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to appoint Mr. James E.
Neushafer as auditor for fiscal 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to award the bid
for petroleum products to Sitton Oil and Marine. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received August 27, 1985 for relocation of a water line on
21st Street from Detroit Avenue to Nederland Avenue. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment of
Estimate No. 12 in the amount of $226,852.31 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a Resolution
asking the U. S. Congress to enact no legislation to tax or restrict the continued
issuance of tax exempt obligations by state and local governments. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the 1985
driveway program. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve an amend-
ment to Ordinance No. 35 regulating the hours commercial garbage companies may
service customers. All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, August 13, 1985
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the payment
of the bills for the month of July. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to award the bid re-
ceived for sealing and asphalting various streets throughout the City to D & S
Enterprise in the amount of $178,552.00 with 45 working days. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to appoint Don Butler
to represent the City of Nederland in the Public Utilities Docket #6280 and to
select experts to study the prudency of the Gulf State Utilities Company River
Bend project. The hiring of the experts will be subject to Council approval.
The hiring of Don Butler and the prudency experts is contingent upon the majority
of the cities who are now participating in the Public Utilities Commission
Docket #6280 taking the same action. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Trash across from the Knights of Columbus Hall blocking drainage ditch.
2. Automotive business located on the corner of Nederland Avenue @ 21st Street
needs premises cleaned and grass cut.
The Mayor recessed the meeting at 5:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. for a Public Hearing.
Mayor Homer E. Nagel called the meeting back to order at 6:30 P.M.
Mr. McDaniel gave a brief overview of the 1985 -1986 budget and then opened the
meeting for comments and discussion.
' A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to adopt a tax rate of
$.62 per $100 valuation for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1985 and ending
September 30, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to adopt the 1985 -1986
budget with no changes and to approve Ordinance No. 372. All Voted Aye.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, eity Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Maydif
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. August 27, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. M. R. Bourque, Mr. R. A. Nugent,
Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of August 13, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for relocation of water line on 21st Street,
from Detroit Avenue to Nederland Avenue.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to refer bids received
for relocation of water line on 21st Street from Detroit Avenue to Nederland
Avenue to the City Manager and staff for tabulation and recommendation.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve an
application from Mr. Ernest Lake to open Mid - County Cab Company, 106 S. 35th
Street in Nederland. All Voted Aye. '
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve Ordinance
No. 373 providing for certification of certain positions in the Police Department.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the
Nederland Police Department to escort Nederland High School buses to out -of-
town games. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize
Mike Lovelady to attend the 112th Annual International Fire Chief's Conference
September 15 -18, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the
Executive Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Dicussion Items:
1. Street Rehabilitation Program
2. City of Nederland will host Region XVI meeting to be held at the
Schooner Restaurant September 19.
3. Mr. Nugent expressed appreciation on the job Kansas City Southern Railroad
did on cleaning up their premises.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
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Chris Serres, Sty Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor`
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. September 10, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the minutes
of the meeting of August 27, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Mr. Art Champagne regarding the regulation of garage
sales in the City of Nederland.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid for
relocation of the water line on 21st Street to Eastwood Contruction with a
low bid of $20,095.00. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table the update
of E.P.A. funded projects by a representative of Klotz /Haile. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the pay-
ment of Estimate 4113 in the amount of $109,474.85 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
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A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received October 8, 1985 for two new 1986 police cars. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve the 1985
appraisal roll in the amount of $346,651,350 as certified by the Jefferson
County Appraisal District. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
Emergency Management Coordinator Jerry McNeill and Assistant Emergency Manage-
ment Coordinator Billy Neal to attend the Texas Gulf Coast Emergency Management
Association Annual Conference October 2 -4, 1985 in Galveston, Texas. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment
of the bills for the month of August. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Children throwing trash in ditch at Y.M.C.A. creating a drainage problem.
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The meeting adjourned at 3:25 P.M.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayoy
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. September 24, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the September 10, 1985 meeting. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize
advertisement for bids to be received October 22, 1985 for the demolition
or removal of a structure located at 114 5th Street (Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 12,
Johnson Addition) in accordance with Ordinance No. 137. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize advertise-
ment for bids to be received October 22, 1985 for painting of the 450,000 gallon
elevated water tank on South 5th Street. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to call a Public
Hearing for 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Nederland City Office Building on
October 24, 1985 to discuss rates being charged for electric utility service
by Gulf States Utilities Company in the City of Nederland, Texas. All Voted
Aye.
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A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
Mayor, City Council and various staff members to attend the annual TML Con-
ference October 31- November 3, 1985 in San Antonio, Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize
City Manager Howard McDaniel to attend the annual I.C.M.A. Conference
October 26 -30, 1985 in Philadelphia, Penn. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize Mayor
Nagel, Councilman Bourque and City Manager Howard McDaniel to attend the Texas
Gulf Coast Emergency Management Association conference October 3, 1985 in Gal-
veston, Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Weeds have grown up around an abandoned E1 Camino parked on the side of
the road in the 2300 Block of Helena Avenue.
2. Helena Avenue @ 14th Street needs restriping.
3. Water leak on west side of Helena Avenue @ 14th Street.
Minutes Continued, September 24, 1988
4. Discussed the possibility of placing a "Red Light Ahead" warning sign
on 27th Street going toward Avenue "H" from Nederland Avenue.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor V
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, C4ty Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNICL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. October 8, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of September 24, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for two (2) new 1986 police cars.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to refer bids re-
ceived for two (2) new 1986 police cars to the City Manager and staff for tab-
ulation and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to appoint the Mayor,
Councilman Bourque and the City Attorney to represent the City of Nederland
at the Gulf States Utilities Company rate increase hearing October 23, 1985
at the Port Arthur Civic Center. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a Resolution
nominating Dick Nugent as a candidate for the Jefferson County Central Appraisal
District board of directors. All Voted Aye. ,
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the re-
newal of a landfill agreement between the cities of Nederland and Groves. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize pay-
ment of Estimate No. 14 in the amount of $177,639.76 to G. R. Grier, Job No.
3W17D, wastewater treatment plant addition. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize pay-
ment of Estimate No. 1 and Final in the amount of $205,626.64 to D & S Barri-
cades, road repairs and resurfacing. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize pay-
ment of the bills for the month of September. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a Proclamation
proclaiming the month of October as "Harvest a New Life for Our Youth" month.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
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Discussion Items:
1. Fence along the drainage ditch on Hardy Avenue is need of repair.
The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. October 22, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. M. R. Bourque,
and Mr. R. A. Nugent. Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of October 8, 1985. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for painting the elevated storage tank on
South 5th Street.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to refer the
bids received for painting the elevated storage tank to the City Manager and
staff for tabulation and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to appoint
Rebecca Lynn Caddy to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fulfill the unexpired
term of Mr. Joe Cureton ending June 30, 1988. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a
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Resolution casting the City of Nederland's 65 votes for R. A. "Dick" Nugent
on the official ballot for Board of Directors, Jefferson County Appraisal
District. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to award bids for
two (2) new 1986 police cars to J. K. Chevrolet with a low bid of $18,556.00.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve Ordi-
nance #374 regulating vehicle storage facilities in the City of Nederland.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the
City of Nederland to enter into an agreement with the State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation for participation in the construction
of 21st Street from Nederland Avenue to Detroit Avenue. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve Ordi-
nance 375 suspending Gulf States Utilities rates asked for in Gulf States
Utilities' filing with P.U.C. October 1, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the
City Attorney to intervene in the matter of G.S.U. rate application October
1, 1985 pending under P.U.C. Docket No. 6525. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve a Resolu-
tion employing R. W. Beck and Don Butler as rate consultant and special council
for participating cities in the matter of Gulf States Utilities Company Rate
Application Docket No. 6525. All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continuea, uctooer « , i7oj
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the executive
session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Bourque expressed his wishes to support the Sheriff's stand on
the jail consolidation issue.
2. Main line along Hwy. 347 between Nederland Avenue and Hwy. 365.
3. Extending landfill hours from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. closing time.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres; City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. November 12, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. M. R. Bourque.
Mr. R. A. Nugent and Mr. R. D. Sawyer were absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the October 22, 1985 meeting. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve a Proclamation
declaring November 13, 1985 "John W. Shaw Day." All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Mr. Jim Sutherlin regarding a pending permit to Chemcial
Waste Management. Mr. Sutherlin is opposed to having this permit granted
and ask the Council for support by passing a Resolution stating that the City
was also in opposition of this permit. Mayor Nagel informed Mr. Sutherlin
that the Council could not take a stand on this matter until further investigations
into this matter were made.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize_payment
of Estimate No. 15 in the amount of $120,088 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment plant. All Voted Aye.
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $26,064 and to approve a thirty day
extension to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D, wastewater treatment plant. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the City
Manager and the City Secretary to attend a seminar regarding issues in debt
financing to be held December 5 and 6 in McAllen, Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve payment
of the bills for the month of October. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Council discussed the possibility of constructing Fire Hydrants from
Avenue B to Hwy. 365 along Hwy. 347 using Eastwood Contruction Company's
low bid unit price to do such work.
Minutes Continued, November 12, 1985
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
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Chris Series, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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'Homer E. Nagel, Mayo
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:00 P.M. November 26, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of November 12, 1985. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a Proclama-
tion declaring December 5, 1985 as a celebration of the re- opening of Brookwood
Recovery Center -- Park Place Hospital. All Voted Aye.
Betty Dixon, Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City staff for their cooperation
in decorating the Christmas Tree at the water tower on Canal Avenue and asked
Mayor Nagel to do the honors of officially lighting the tree December 3. Betty
Dixon also thanked Don Riechle and his son for making this Christmas Tree decoration
possible.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to appoint Howard Mc-
Daniel, City Manager, to the S.E.T.R.P.C. Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to award the bid for
painting the elevated storage tank on 5th Street to Steel Maintenance Corpora-
tion. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to ratify renewal
of general liability and property insurance for the City of Nederland. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to accept applications
for "on premise" consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Ordinance
No. 70 as follows:
Mazzio's Pizza
The Jones'
Peggy's Seafood
Taco Rey Mexican Restaurant
Mr. Gatti's Pizza
LaSuprema Mexican Restaurant
Club 493 of the American Legion
New business located at 318 13th St
(The old Berrie Patch)
Irene's Lounge
The Schooner
J. Marie's
Linder's Bar -B -Que
Pizza Inn
Emilio's Italian Cuisine
Italian Restaurant & Flying
Pizza
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received December 10, 1985 at 3:00 p.m. for a depository
for the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
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Minutes Continued, November 26, 1985
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Striping various streets around the City.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas 77627
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. December 10, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. M. R. Bourque, and
Mr. R. A. Nugent. Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the November 26, 1985 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bid received for City of Nederland depository.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to award bid received
for depository for the City of Nederland to Interfirst Bank Nederland. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table executing
a quit claim deed accepting property from Sun Marine Terminals. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 16 in the amount of $181,899.19 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment plant. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $16,302.00 to Eastwood Construction Co., '
relocation of water lines along 21st Street. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the pay-
ment of the bills for the month of November. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table taking any
action regarding a lawsuit against the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Discussed purchasing overhead doors for Fire Department when modification
to the bays were made.
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 P.M.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayo
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. December 17, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Protem R. A. Nugent at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., Mr. M. R. Bourque
and Mr. R. A. Nugent. Mr. H. E. Nagel was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the
minutes of the December 10, 1985 meeting. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve executing
a quit claim deed accepting property donated to the City of Nederland by
Sun Marine Terminals, Inc. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve Change Order
No. 3 in the amount of $4,528.00 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D, wastewater treat-
ment plant. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve applications
for "on premise" consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Ordi-
nance 170 as follows:
Mazzio's Pizza
The Jones'
Peggy's Seafood
Taco Rey Mexican Restaurant
Mr. Gatti's Pizza
LaSuprema Mexican Restaurant
Club 493 of the American Legion
Irene's Lounge
The Schooner
J. Marie's
Linder's Bar -B -Que
Pizza Inn
Emilio's Italian Cuisine
Italian Restaurant & Flying Pizza
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to table taking
any action regarding a lawsuit against the City. All Voted Aye.
The City Council gave informal approval to Mr. Frank Lamson to settle the
Holcomb sidewalk case.
Discussion Items:
1. The City Manager asked for approval to negotiate with the Drainage District
to place a bridge at Avenue H @ 14th Street to allow for an increased flow
from the Midway Addition.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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Mayor Protem A. Nugent
City of Nederl nd, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 p.m. January 14, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the December 17 meeting. All Voted Aye.
No comments were received from Representative Frank Collazo as he was unable
to attend the Council meeting.
Received comments from Representative Al Price concerning G.S.U. rates. Repre-
sentative Price expressed his concern for the rates charged by G.S.U. and told
the Council that he was in favor of hiring prudency experts O'Brien - Krietzberg
to do a study of G.S.U. rate case, docket #6525. Representative Price also
expressed to the Council that he was in favor of rolling back G.S.U. rates to
the rates charged by G.S.U. in Louisiana.
Received comments from Mrs. Joyce Roddy, official spokeswoman for the Concerned
' Citizens of Southeast Texas, concerning G.S.U. rates. Mrs. Roddy asked the
Council to act in favor of rolling back the rates to the rates charged by G.S.U. in
Louisiana.
Received comments from Mrs. Virgie Jacks. Mrs. Jacks represented the senior
citizens of Nederland and expressed her concern for senior citizens and others
who were on fixed incomes and unable to pay the rising cost of their utilities.
Mrs. Jacks also asked the Council to act in favor of rolling back G.S.U. rates.
Received comments from Mr. Mack Gothia of the Concerned Utility Rate Payers group.
Mr. Gothia spoke in favor of hiring prudency experts, O'Brien - Krietzberg, to
study G.S.U. rates case, docket #6525 and asked the Council to act in favor
of rolling back G.S.U. rates.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the
hiring of prudence experts, O'Brien - Krietzberg, in the G.S.U. rate case,
docket #6525. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize
hiring Dr. Charles Hawkins as the City's rate expert pertaining to G.S.U.
rates. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the
advertisement for a Public Hearing to be held January 28, 1986 at 6:30 p.m.
for the purpose of setting rates for electric utility services charged by
Gulf States Utilities Company in the City of Nederland in connection with
Gulf States Utilities Company's request for rate increase now pending in
Docket #6525 and any other rate questions that might concern Gulf States
Utilities Company. All Voted Aye.
1 8 Minutes Continued, January 14, 1986
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table taking
action on Ordinance No. 155 concerning deposits for water and garbage service.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table taking action
on Ordinance 1170 allowing late hour closing of establishments licensed to sell
alcoholic beverages for "on- premise" consumption. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr.
Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to make no change
at this time in the Ward
Boundaries and to table holding a
public hearing
concerning the hearing.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr.
Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to
authorize the
advertisement for bids to
be received February 11, 1986 at
3:00 p.m. for
alterations to the Nederland
Fire Station. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr.
Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer
to authorize the
payment of Estimate lit to
Eastwood Construction Company in
the amount of
$17,704.10 for the extension
of water lines for fire hydrants
along Twin City
Highway @ Avenues J and L.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr.
Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to
authorize payment
of Estimate 1117 to G. R.
Grier, Job 113W17D, in the amount
of $60,889.60 for
the wastewater treatment
plant. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr.
Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to
authorize paying
attorneys in Holcomb vs.
City of Nederland, sidewalk case,
in the amount of
$593.25. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr.
Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to
accept the 1985 audit
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from Mr. James Neushafer
and to authorize payments to Mr.
Neushafer for the
audit in the amount of $4,700.00.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
Council and City Manager to attend the Policy Leaders Regional Seminar in
Dallas, Texas February 7, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the
Mayor, Council, City Manager and staff members to attend the Emergency Manage-
ment Seminar in Austin, Texas February 18 -20, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the payment
of the bills for the month of December. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Striping of 14th Street @ Helena Avenue.
2. Councilman Nugent asked about the swag on 14th Street between Helena Avenue @
Franklin Avenue.
3. Oxygen and acetylene bottles not stored properly - Gage Street @ Nederland
Avenue.
4. Weeds grown up on vacant lot in the 300 block of Hardy Avenue, next to the
Colonial Apartments.
5. Traffic signal at Twin City Hwy. @ Helena Avenue not working correctly.
Mr. Copp advised that parts have been ordered.
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6. Low spot in 17th Street @ Elgin.
7. 1500 block of Helena Avenue - street needs repairs.
8. Helena Avenue @ 27th Street - inside lane on Helena Avenue going towards
the Airport needs repairs.
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. January 28, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of January 14, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a Proclamation
declaring January, 1986 "Eye Health Care Month" in the City of Nederland. All
Voted Aye.
Dr. Allred of the Texas Ophthalmological Association thanked the Mayor and
Council Members for proclaiming January, 1986 as "Eye Health Care Month" in
the City of Nederland.
Mayor Nagel called a Public Hearing to order at 6:40 p.m. for the purpose of
considering a proposed rate increase by Gulf States Utilities.
The following Gulf States Utilities Company Officials presented testimony favoring
the rate increase request and asked that the Council not vote for a rollback:
Mr. Don Clements, Mr. Ron McKenzie, Mr. Bobby Willis and Mr. Jack Schenck, Vice -
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President and Treasurer for Gulf States Utilities Company.
After hearing testimony from the various Gulf States Utilities Company Officials,
Mr. Sanderson presented Dr. Hawkins written testimony.
Mr. Clements thanked the Mayor and Council for giving them the opportunity
to present their testimony and also informed the Mayor that Gulf States Utilities
Company would present written testimony in rebuttal to Dr. Hawkins testimony.
Mayor Nagel then asked for comments from the audience limiting the comments to
Nederland residents only and each person was to keep their comments to 5 minutes
each.
Mr. Rothrock of 507 Boston Avenue and Mr. D. Lee of 515 Boston Avenue spoke
against the rate increase request from Gulf State Utilities Company.
There were no other comments from the audience.
Mayor Nagel asked that Gulf States Utilities Company have their written rebuttal
within five days.
The public hearing adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Mayor Nagel called another Public Hearing to order at 7:20 p.m. to discuss the
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reasonableness of current rates charged by Gulf States Utilities Company.
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Mr. Ron McKenzie made comments concerning the rate case now pending.
Mr. Sanderson resubmitted Dr. Hawkins written testimony.
Gulf States Utilities Company made no rebuttal.
Mayor Nagel asked for comments from the audience again limiting the comments
to Nederland citizens and to 5 minutes each.
After hearing comments from the audience the public hearing adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to accept any
documents presented by Gulf States Utilities Company and to table taking action
on the proposed rate increase request and the reasonableness of current rates
charged by Gulf States Utilities Company until February 11, 1986 at 3:00 p.m.
All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Betty Dixon relative to tourism and museum activities
in the City of Nederland.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve an amendment
to Ordinance No. 70 allowing for late hour closing of establishments licensed
to sell alcoholic beverages for "on- premise" consumption. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve two amendments
to Ordinance No. 265 addressing industrial waste and residential sewer use. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve Ordinance
No. 290 adopting public utility communications rules. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve Ordinance
376 abandoning a certain sidewalk in the City of Nederland, being that six foot
wide parcel of land lying between Lot 4, Block 10, Allan Meadows II and Lot 1,
Block 12, Allan Meadows III. All Voted Aye.
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the City
to enter into an agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transporta-
tion for the purpose of enforcing litter laws. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table Executive Session
relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Repairs on Helena Avenue.
2. Hole in asphalt near storm sewer - 27th Street @ Avenue C.
3. Traffic signals - Highway 347.
4. Traffic study on 10th Street - Highway Dept. contract with Klotz - Haile.
5. Commended the Fire Chief, firefighters and volunteers for their efforts
exhibited in containing the fire on Boston Avenue.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. February 5, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. Tom E. Lee, Jr., Mr. M. R. Bourque,
and Mr. R. A. Nugent. Mr. R. D. Sawyer was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the minutes
of the meeting of January 28, 1986. All Voted Aye.
Mr. W. Everette Sanderson explained why a special meeting was called to hear
the reasonableness of the current rates charged by Gulf States Utilities Company.
Mr. Sanderson informed the Council that the Public Utility Commission wanted some-
thing done on all cases on or before a certain date that did not coincide with
the regular City Council meeting date. Also, the Commission stated that if some-
thing was not done by a certain date, certain expenses of these rate cases
would have to be borne by the City.
Mayor Nagel and Councilmembers commented on Gulf States Utilities Company's
rebuttal by Mr. McBride and Mr. Beekman. Mayor Nagel gave his opinion as to
why he believed the rates charged by Gulf States Utilities Company should be
rolled back to the rates charged to customers in Louisiana. Other Council-
' members were of the same opinion as Mayor Nagel.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve Ordinance #377
reducing the rates currently being charged by Gulf States Utilities Company with-
in the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Seismographic crews working in the area.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. February 11, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the February 4, 1986 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Presented safety awards to the Parks Department for having 12,480 safe hours.
Receiving awards were Mr. Kenneth Meaux, Parks Director, Mr. Richard Hopkins,
Mr. James Alexis, Mr. John Stelly, Mr. Roy Hackett and Mr. Bobby Kelly.
Bids received for alterations to the Nederland Fire Station were opened and
read. They were then referred to the Director of Public Works and staff for
tabulation.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve amending
Ordinance No. 107 establishing speed limits on State Highway 347. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the payment
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of Estimate No. 18 in the amount of $70,097.71 to G. R. Grier, Job No. 3W17D,
wastewater treatment plant. Also to begin assessing a penalty of $200,00 a day
starting February 13 until the job is completed. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to award the bid for
alterations to the Nederland Fire Station to Neild Construction /Development
in the amount of $9,640.00 with the job to be completed in twenty working days.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
"Order Calling Election" providing for an election to be held April 5, 1986
for the purpose of electing a mayor and two councilmembers, one for Ward II
and one for Ward IV and providing for Luetta Powell to be presiding judge
over the General Election and the Absentee Ballot Board. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the
advertisement for bids to be received March 11, 1986 at 3:00 p.m. for repair
and maintenance of traffic signal lights. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a Resolution
requesting the Public Utility Commission to reconsider its previous determination
on the disposition of fuel adjustment over - collections. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the
City Attorney to hire Mr. Frank Lamson and to proceed with action to have the
fence posts removed from Doornbos Park property. All Voted Aye.
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the execution
of a lease agreement with Gulf States Utilities Company for use of a portion
of the Gulf States Utilities transmission right -of -way between Boston and Nederland
Avenues. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
Councilman Bourque reported on the Policy Leaders Regional Seminar that he had
attended.
The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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City of Nederland, Texas
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. February 25, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting of February 2, 1986. All Voted Aye.
Service pins were presented to the Mayor, City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission
and City employees.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve an Anti -
Crime Resolution to require more attention to be focused on crime, solutions
identified to address our crime problems, and actions implemented to solve said
crime problems. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve a Resolution
renewing an existing loan with InterFirst Bank Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the Jefferson
County Mosquito Control District to operate airplanes at low levels over the
City for mosquito control purposes. All Voted Aye.
Council heard comments from Mrs. Metcalf concerning problems she was having with
her sewer line.
Mayor Nagel called a recess at 7:05 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 7:15 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve Ordinance
#378 as required by law establishing rates to be charged in the City of Nederland
by Gulf States Utilities Company. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Bourque reported on EMS held in Austin, Texas.
2. Davis - Knowles requested permission to close Detroit Avenue from 12th Street
to 13th Street from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 for
their annual Easter Egg Hunt.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. March 11, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., Mr. M. R. Bourque
and Mr. R. A. Nugent. Mr. R. D. Sawyer was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the February 25, 1986 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel presented Mr. Marvin Kebodeaux, President of the Chamber of Commerce,
with a Proclamation declaring March 12, 1986 as "Go Texan Day."
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve the proclamation
declaring March 12, 1986 as "Go Texan Day." All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Mr. Bob Shields regarding the PATCH program. Mr. Shields
asked the Council for any help the City could give in regards to locating a
meeting place for the members of PATCH.
A motion was made by
Mr. Lee and seconded by
Mr. Nugent to have the City Manager
work with the members
of PATCH on making the
property on Gage Street owned by
the City of Nederland
available to the members of PATCH as a building site for
their meeting place.
All Voted Aye.
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Opened and read bids
received for the repair
and /or maintenance of traffic
signal lights.
Referred bids to staff for tabulation and recommendation.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to provide utilities
for the Babe Ruth League ball park for the 1986 season. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received April 8, 1986 for street overlay projects along
Boston Avenue from 15th Street to 10th Street and along Nederland Avenue from
Hwy. 69 to Hwy. 347. All Voted Aye.
Chief Billy Neal presented the 1985 Annual Police Report to the Mayor and
City Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
E. M. Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to attend the 1986 National Hurricane
Conference in Houston April 16 -18, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve a Resolution
asking Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to study the feasibility of a toll
free -exchange between Mid County and the Hamshire - Fannett area. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve payment
of Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $5,615.85 to Eastwood Construction, extension
of water lines for fire hydrants. All Voted Aye.
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Will Larrain of Klotz /Haile gave an update on the wastewater treatment plant
project.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve payment of
Estimate No. 19 in the amount of $53,551.30 to Grier for work completed on the
wastewater treatment plant. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to have the City Attorney
and staff study whether the City should continue penalizing Grier Construction
Company $200.00 per day until the job is completely finished or just until the
plant was "substantially complete ". All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize Council
and staff to attend the G.S.U. rate hearing before the P.U.C. in Austin during
the week of March 17, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
of the bills for the month of February. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to award the bid for
repairing traffic signals lights to D & S Enterprises and the bid for maintaining
the traffic signal to Electrical Repair Service. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
' 1. Article in newspaper concerning unclaimed money held by the State Treasury
Department.
2. Avenue H @ 27th Street is scene for most traffic accidents for the past two
years.
3. City Manager expressed appreciation to Dela Kelly for all the hard work
that was put into planting the tulips along Hwy. 347.
4. Tax Abatement meeting will be held at the Air National Guard building at
4:30 p.m. Friday.
5. Energy Appropriations Meeting to be held April 9.
6. Discussed disassembling and removing the 150,000 gallon water storage tank
on Hardy Avenue.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
omer E Nagel, r
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
4:15 P.M. March 14, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 4:15 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. M. R. Bourque.
Mr. R. A. Nugent and Mr. R. D. Sawyer was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to recess the meeting
at 4:20 p.m. in order for the Mayor, Councilmembers and City Manager to attend
a tax abatement meeting at the Texas Air National Guard Armory located at Jefferson
County airport.
Judge LeBlanc called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. and stated that the
purpose of the meeting was to discuss the pros and cons of a unified tax abate-
ment policy for all entities in Jefferson County. After considerable discussion
the proposed policy was generally acceptable to most entities represented due
to an escape clause in the proposed policy which would allow for special considera-
tion of tax abatement to be given in a unique situation. The meeting was adjourned
at 5:50 p.m.
Mayor Nagel, Councilman Lee and Councilman Bourque then returned to City Hall
and reconvened at 6:01 in order to adjourn at 6:02 p.m. '
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
Homer E. Nagel, Mayo
Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. March 25, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of March 11, 1986. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel presented a Proclamation declaring March 31, 1986 as "Doctor's Day"
in Nederland, Texas to Mr. John Grossmyer and Mr. Carl VanDevender.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the
Proclamation declaring March 31, 1986 as "Doctor's Day" in Nederland, Texas.
All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Mr. Johnny Shaw and Mr. Marvin Kebodeaux relating to
Southeast Texas, Inc. Mr. Shaw and Mr. Kebodeaux asked that the City allow
voluntary assessment of $2500.00 for economic development efforts through
SET, Inc. All Voted Aye.
Councilman Bourque addressed the Council with favorable comments on the efforts
' of SET, Inc. Mayor Nagel and other Councilmembers concurred with Councilman
Bourque.
A motin made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to accept the Planning and
Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve a replat of Kinard Gardens Sub-
division located on Price Street. (Outside City limits, but within the City's
extraterritorial jurisdiction). All Voted Aye.
Received annual Fire Report from Fire Chief Mike Lovelady.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve having
the elevated water storage tank on Hardy Avenue removed. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid
to Lupton, Inc. in the amount of $63,000 for the painting of the water storage
tank on South 5 Street.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a Resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the State Department of Highways
and Public Transportation for the purpose of enforcing litter laws. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize Councilman
Bourque and the City Manager to attend the Energy and Water Development Sub-
committee hearings April 9, 1986 in Washington, D.C.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the Council
and staff to attend the G.S.U. rate hearings before the P.U.C. in Austin, Texas
as needed. All Voted Aye.
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2 1 2 A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Commended City staff for job well done during Heritage Festival.
2. Various portable signs at different businesses blocking the view of
traffic along several streets throughout the City.
3. Councilman Bourque related Mr. Mack Griggs appreciation for the work
done by Mrs. Dela Kelly along Twin City Hwy. to the Mayor and other Council -
members. Mr. Griggs also suggested that the City join in a beautification
effort together with the Chamber of Commerce.
4. Main Street meeting will be held Thursday April 3 at 5:30 p.m.
5. Church of the Harvest requested permission to close off 19th Street from
Atlanta to Nederland Avenue.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chris Serres City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. April 8, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and
Mr. R. A. Nugent. Mr. M. R. Bourque was absent due to an out -of -town meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the minutes
of the March 25, 1986 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mrs. Luetta Powell, Election Judge, presented the votes from the April 5, 1986
general election. 217 votes were cast for Mayor Homer E. Nagel, 211 votes were
cast for Mr. Tom E. Lee, Jr., Councilman Ward II and 197 votes were cast for
Mr. R. A. "Dick" Nugent, Councilman Ward IV. Total votes cast were 220. Total
expenses incurred for the 1986 General Election were $362.50.
Mrs. Chris Serres, City Secretary, swore in Mayor Homer E. Nagel, Councilman
Tom E. Lee, Jr. and Councilman R. A. "Dick" Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the canvassing
of votes as presented by Mrs. Luetta Powell, Election Judge and to approve payment
of election officials in accordance with State Statutes Article 3.08, election
code. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel presented Ms. Kay Brown with a Proclamation declaring April 6 -12,
1986 as "Week of the Young Child ".
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the Proclamation
declaring the week of April 6 -12, 1986 as "Week of the Young Child ". All Voted
Aye.
Opened and read bids received for street overlay projects and then referred bids
to staff for tabulation and recommendation.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve an amendment
to Ordinance No. 164, setting dates for regular Council Meetings to be held from
April 22, 1986 through April 14, 1987. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment of
$2,500.00 as a dues supplement for the S.E.T.R.P.C. for economic development
marketing activities. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment
of the bills for the month of March. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid for
the street overlay projects to A. W. Busby Contracting, Inc. in the amount of
$162,756.00. All Voted Aye.
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Discussion Items:
1. P.U.C. feasibility study for toll -free exchanges has been expanded to include
all of Jefferson, Orange and Hardin Counties.
2. Discussed honoring Kristen Wise for her brave actions that resulted in saving
her family from fire.
The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Maybk
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris s Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. April 22, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
Mayor Nagel welcomed a group of Boy Scouts to the City Council meeting and
also welcomed any questions or comments that might arise during the Council
meeting. Mayor Nagel introduced the Council members, City Manager and City
Secretary to the group and then asked each scout to stand and introduce him-
self.
Mayor Nagel also welcomed Mrs. Carriker and a group of High School students
who were in attendance at the Council meeting.
Mayor Nagel presented the family of Kristen Wise with a Proclamation declaring
Wednesday, April 23, 1986 as "Kristen Wise Day" in the City of Nederland. Fire
Chief Mike Lovelady presented Kristen with a trophy for her heroic actions.
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A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve a Proclamation
declaring April 23, 1986 as "Kristen Wise Day" in the City of Nederland. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendation to accept the final plat of Forest Central One,
outside City limits. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the Planning
and Zoning Commission's recommendation to accept the final plat of Highland Place Sub-
division contingent upon an engineering study of the proposed foundation design being
submitted to the City Building Official prior to the issuance of the construction
permit. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the
hiring of the firm O'Brien - Krietzberg for the G.S.U. /P.U.C. Docket 6735. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve an intergovernmental
agreement between the City of Nederland and Jefferson County for the purpose
of housing municipal inmates. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the
payment of Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $4,760.60 to Eastwood Construction
for the extension of water lines. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment of
Estimate No. 20 in the amount of $30,736.38 to G. R. Grier for work completed
on the wastewater treatment plant, Job No. 3W17D. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve Estimate
No. 21, the release of 2}% of retainage in the amount $67,658.07 to G. R. Grier
for wastewater treatment plant, Job No. 3W17D. All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, April L.L., IVOb
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received May 27, 1986 for painting and reconditioning service
center and vehicle storage shed. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the City
Manager to attend the Region 6 Texas City Managers' Spring Conference May 7 -10
in Conroe, Texas. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Rusty fences along drainage ditch.
2. Councilman Bourque reported on his trip to Washington D.C. He also congratulated
Mayor Nagel, Councilman Lee and Councilman Nugent on their reelection to
the Council. Councilman Bourque then presented Mayor Nagel with a gavel
in celebration of Texas Sesquicentennial with the following engraved on
it: Nederland, Mayor Homer Nagel, Sesquicentennial Year, 1836 -1986.
3. Water standing in ditch at Detroit @ 16th street.
4. Status of 5th Street water tower.
5. Nederland Chamber of Commerce taking a trip to Holland, Michigan for the
Holland Tulip Time Festival. Discussed the possibility of bringing a
Proclamation proclaiming Holland, Michigan as Nederland's Sister City.
6. Chief Neal reported on the traffic situation on Nederland Avenue.
7. Mike Lovelady presented the City Council with a brochure concerning the
E.P.A.'s rules and regulations.
8. Auction to be held at service center Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00. Dozer
owned by Mid County Municipal League will be placed in auction.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor c
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. May 13, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting of April 22, 1986. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel welcomed fourth grade civic students from Highland Park Elementary
along with Mr. Dave Coco, Principal, and Mrs. Drake, Social Studies Teacher.
Mayor Nagel then introduced the City Council, City Manager and City Secretary
and asked each student to introduce himself /herself to the Council.
Mayor Nagel presented Mr. Bill Quick with a Proclamation declaring May 11 -17,
1986 as "National Preservation Week ".
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the Proclamation
declaring May 11 -17, 1986 as "National Preservation Week ". All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel presented Mr. Roy Gonzales with a Proclamation declaring May 12 -18,
1986 as "Knights of Columbus Week" and thanked the Knights of Columbus for their
contributions to the City of Nederland.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the Proclamation
declaring May 12 -18, 1986 as "Knights of Columbus Week ". All Voted Aye.
Mr. Jim Weaver presented the Council with a schedule of events planned for the
Summer Recreation Program.
Mr. Gene Shepherd, with Greer, Moreland, Fosdick and Shepherd, Inc., spoke to
the Council concerning the refinancing of 1982 and 1983 Series City of Nederland
General Obligation Bonds.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the firm
of Greer, Moreland, Fosdick, Shepherd, Inc. to investigate the refunding of high
interest City of Nederland General Obligation Bonds and to report back to the
Council as soon as possible with a firm proposal. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to table receiving
report from Klotz /Haile on the E.P.A. project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded Mr. Nugent to approve a one -time
contribution not to exceed $2,500.00 to the S.E.T.R.P.C. for a regional solid
waste planning effort. All Voted Aye.
Minutes Continued, May 13, 1966
128
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve payment of
Final Estimate in the amount of $9,899.99 to Neild Construction Company for work
done to the Nederland Fire Station. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve Estimate
No. 22 in the amount of $39,827.78 to G. R. Grier for wastewater treatment plant,
Job No. 3W17D. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve payment
of Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $12,474.00 to Lupton Painting Company for
painting of 5th Street water tank. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
of bills for the month of April. All Voted Aye.
An Executive Session was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
The Council Meeting was called back to order at 4:40 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to process the bid
bond of A. W. Busby Construction Company who was the low bidder for the street
overlay project but could not fulfill his obligation.
A motion was Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to award the bid for the street
overlay project to Clark Construction Company, second lowest bidder, in the
amount of $171,600.00. All Voted Aye.
There was no discussion or communication in relation to City government in accordance
with the Nederland Home Rule Charter and the laws in the State of Texas. I
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 P.M.
Homer E. Nagel, MayoY
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
I ^�
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. May 27, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the May 13, 1986 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for painting and reconditioning the Service
Center and Storage Building. The bids were then referred to the Staff for
tabulation and recommendation.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve the advertisement
for bids to be received June 10, 1986, 3:00 p.m., for 250,000 black garbage
bags. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
in the amount of $804.00 to Eastwood Construction which is the 5% retainage
fee on the 21st Street project, extension of water lines. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
' amendment to Ordinance #109 prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages
in any public place or in any park in the City of Nederland with the exception
of Nederland Recreation Building located in Doornbos Park and for any special
event approved by the City Council. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the City
Council and City Manager to attend the T.M.L. Institute for Mayors, Council -
members and Commissioners June 12 -15, 1986 in Arlington, Texas. All Voted
Aye.
The Regular Meeting was recessed at 6:50 p.m. and an Executive Session was
called to order by Mayor Nagel.
Mayor Nagel called the Regular Meeting back to order at 7:10 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a Resolution
and attached Exhibit authorizing the City Attorney and Special Counsel for
the City of Nederland to settle rate cases of Gulf States Utilities Company
pending before the P.U.C., being Dockets numbered 6525, 6660 and related consolidated
cases. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table awarding bids
received for painting and reconditioning the Service Center and Storage Building.
All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel then recessed the Regular Meeting again at 7:30 p.m. and called
the Executive Session back to order.
The Regular Meeting was called back to order at 8:50 p.m.
Minutes Continued, May 27, 1986
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table the Exeuctive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Fence regulations in the City of Nederland.
2. Drainage problem in alley between Franklin and Gary Avenues.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor ``
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
n
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
5:30 P.M. May 30, 1986
Mayor Homer E. Nagel called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
Mayor Nagel recessed the regular meeting at 6:10 and called an Executive
Session to order.
The regular meeting was called back to order at 6:40 p.m.
Mayor Nagel explained that the City Attorney brought the Council up -to -date
on the proposal made by Gulf States Utilities Company relative to the rate
request now pending under Public utility Commission Docket No. 6525 and asked
the City Attorney to give a brief overview concerning this matter.
City Attorney, W. E. Sanderson, explained that the cities have been asked to
keep the details of the proposal confidential until all cities have come to some
agreement concerning the proposal. A joint press release by all parties would
then be issued. Mr. Sanderson explained that basically an agreement was reached
that he felt was satisfactory and made a recommendation to the City Council to
go along with the offer that was worked out amongst all parties. When all parties
are of record an ordinance would be drawn up setting everything in detail and
would be submitted to the Council for adoption.
Mayor Nagel then asked if there were any questions concerning the proposal.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to accept the Gulf
States Utilities settlement proposal as worked out amongst all parties in
Docket X16525 for the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayory
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Lu'
Chris Serres City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 3 2 '
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. June 10, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. =IJI;. 1R.."grguejiand .• -,_,
Mr. R. A. Nugent. Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the minutes
of the May 27, 1986 and May 30, 1986 meetings. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid for
reconditioning and painting the service center and storage shed to REB Industries,
Inc. in the amount of $6,600. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for 250,000 platic garbage bags.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to award the bid
for 250,000 plastic garbage bags to Adams Industries in the amount of $39.71
per M. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table taking any
action regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation on the
preliminary plat of Hill Terrace Park. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve designating
the T.C.M.A. reception a special function as stipulated in Ordinance 11109. The '
T.C.M.A. is to be held June 22, 1986 at the Tex Ritter Park. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize John Bernard
to attend the American Water Works Association Conference in Denver, Colorado
June 22 -26, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the
payment of bills for the month of May. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
The G.S.U. settlement will be presented to Judge Liz Drews on June 11, 1986 for
recommendation to the Public Utility Commission for their final order.
The meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serreh, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. June 24, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the minutes
of the June 10, 1986 meeting. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment in
the amount of $10,915.00 for the repair of traffic signals to D & S Enter-
prises. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment in
the amount of $7,999.00 to Klotz /Haile for engineering and inspection services
on the wastewater treatment plant. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to appoint City Officials
in accordance with the City Charter from July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1987 as follows:
Mrs. Chris Serres, City Secretary /Tax Assessor /Collector; J. B. McKinney, City
Treasurer; Billy Neal, Police Chief; Mike Lovelady, Fire Chief /Fire Marshal;
' Melvin Franks, City Judge; and W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney; and to appoint
Civil Defense Officials in accordance with Ordinance No. 187 as follows:
Jerry McNeill, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Billy Neal, Assistant
Coordinator. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to appoint the follow-
ing citizens to the Planning and Zoning Commission: R. J. Williford, C. 0.
Williams, Joe Sudela, Billy Quick and Melvin Moss. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve amending
Ordinance No. 155 raising the water, sewer and garbage deposit to $100.00 -
a $25.00 deposit for water and sewer plus a $75.00 deposit for garbage container.
Mayor Nagel, Councilmen Nugent, Sawyer and Lee voted aye. Councilman Bourque
voted nay. The motion carried four to one.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the Mayor
to sign an abandonment instrument abandoning a utility easement on the west
side of Lot 11 and the rear of Lots 12 and 13, BloCk 10, Airport Subdivision
after all letters have been received from the other utility companies stating
that all utilities have been removed from the easement. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Broken curb @ Nederland Avenue and Hwy. 347.
2. Contractor adjusting manholes along Nederland Avenue and Boston Avenue
to accommodate for the repaving of these streets.
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Minutes Continued, June 24, 1986
3. Councilman Bourque reported on the Association of Mayors and Councilmembers
Institute in Arlington.
4. Dip in asphalt @ Twin City Hwy. and Boston Avenue.
5. Garbage container on the corner of Franklin Avenue @ 10th Street being left
on side of street after 6:00 p.m.
6. Councilman Lee commented on how nice the flower beds looked along Twin City
Hwy.
There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
un'-z
Chris Serre pl, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayoil
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 p.m. July 8, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr, and
Mr. M. R. Bourque. Mr. R. A. Nugent was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting of June 24, 1986. All Voted Aye.
Received comments from the Nederland Historical Society, Nederland Dance Theatre
and the Southeast Texas Arts Council. The Nederland Historical Society and
the Nederland Dance Theatre, acting through the Southeast Texas Arts Council,
requested grant money from the City of Nederland in the amount of $9,000.00.
$2,500.00 would be allocated to the Nederland Dance Theatre and $5,000.00 would
be allocated to the Nederland Historical Society. Mayor Nagel explained that
the Council would have to discuss this request and would make a determination
at a later date.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve payment of
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $150,392.75 to Clark Construction, Job No. 9090,
' asphalt overlay. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize an Amendment
to Ordinance No. 164 changing the August 12, 1986 City Council meeting time from
3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All Voted Aye.
City Manager, Howard McDaniel, gave a brief overview of the 1986 -87 Annual Budget.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve a Resolution
accepting the the City of Nederland General and Revenue Sharing Budgets for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 1986 and ending September 30, 1987 and calling
for a public hearing to be held at 6:30 p.m. August 12, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the payment
of the bills for the month of June. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mayor Nagel commended employees for the excellent job done in cleaning up
the City after the storm.
2. A citizen in Songwood Addition requested that the City Council pass a
ordinance prohibiting newspaper carriers from marking on the streets
with paint. Mayor Nagel felt that since we have not had any other complaints
concerning this matter, the Council would not consider an ordinance at
this time.
3 (3 Minutes Continued, July 6, lyno
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, May'of-
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
r
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. July 22, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the minutes
of July 8, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to table adopting an
ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Nederland, Texas, Permanent
Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1986; authorizing the redemption prior
to maturity of certain obligations; authorizing the purchase of certain securities
and the transfer of certain funds; and authorizing the execution of an escrow
agreement until the condition of the market stablizes. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel introduced Mr. Bob Kruger, the new representative for Liberty Cable
T.V.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve payment of
Estimate 112 in the amount of $17,123.40 to Lupton Paint Company, elevated storage
tower on South 5 Street. All Voted Aye.
' A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve payment
of Estimate 112 and final in the amount of $77,237.25 to Clark Construction Company,
Job 119090, asphalt overlay project. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received August 26 at 6:30 p.m. for one new hydraulic excavator.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the 1986
driveway program. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to appoint James Neushafer as
auditor for fiscal 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the Mayor to
attend Mayoral Ceremonies at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas,
July 30 and 31, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Restriping approaches on both sides of 27th Street @ Nederland Avenue.
2. Restriping all intersections around the schools.
3. Received an invitation from Governor Mark White to attend the Regional Economic
Development Forum, July 30 from 3:00 to 5:00, to be held at the John Gray
Institute auditorium to present information about resources and services
which our state agencies have developed to strengthen the ability of Texas
towns and cities to address the challenges of our changing economy.
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Minutes Continued, July L4, lyrib
4. Members of the Nederland Historical Society informally met with the Council
to discuss their request for funds in further detail. The Historical Society
is requesting funds from the Hotel /Motel Occupancy Tax. After a full discussion,
Mayor Nagel informed the members of the Nederland Historical Society that
the City Manager would coordinate between the Nederland Historical Society and
the Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber of Commerce is presently receiving 85%
of the Hotel /Motel Occupancy Tax) and would report back to the City Council
during the budget hearings.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chris Serrea4 City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
omer E. Nagel, MayokV
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. August 12, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the July 22, 1986 meeting. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve a
Proclamation declaring August 17 -23, 1986 as "National Association of Letter
Carriers' Week ". All voted aye.
Mr. Don King, Klotz /Haile Engineering, presented a summary of the highlights
of the traffic engineering study to the Mayor and Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to accept the
analysis of the traffic signal system within the City of Nederland.
All voted aye.
Mayor Nagel called the Public Hearing to order at 7:05 p.m. to discuss the
' proposed City of Nederland budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1,
1986 and ending September 30, 1987.
J. B. McKinney, City Treasurer, gave a brief overview of the 1986 -1987 proposed
budget.
Mayor Nagel asked for any questions or comments concerning the budget.
Mr. Rothrock questioned the proposed water line rehabilitation. Mayor Nagel
explained to Mr. Rothrock that the water fund was an independent, self- supporting,
fund and that money was available to do the proposed work.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve Ordinance
No. 379 adopting a tax rate of $.62 per $100.00 valuation for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 1986 and ending September 30, 1987 and to adopt the 1986-
1987 budget as proposed. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table adopting
Ordinance No. 380 closing the alley located in the 300 block of Sixth Street
until legal questions concerning the distribution of the property could be
answered. All voted aye.
Mr. Bob Shields, P.A.T.C.H., Inc., came before the Council to
discuss the
conveying of Lots 2 and 1, Block 16,
organization.
Range E, Tract 10, PALCO
to the P.A.T.C.H.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and
seconded by Mr. Sawyer to
table adopting
a Resolution conveying Lots 2 and 7,
Block 16, Range E, Tract
10, PALCO to
the P.A.T.C.H. organization until some
legal questions pertaining to restricted
use and insurance could be answered.
All voted aye.
Minutes Continued, August 12, 19bb
140
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve Ordinance
No. 381 suspending Southern Union Gas rate increase request for 90 days contingent
upon item number two being changed to read "That in order to reach a determination
of the justness, reasonableness, and propriety of such rate increase, the
City Council may secure the services of a rate consultant; now, therefore,"
from "That in order to reach a determination of the justness, reasonableness,
and propriety of such rate increase, the City Council will have to secure
the service of a rate consultant; now, therefore," and to call a public hearing
to be held November 25, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve payment
of Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $30,252.60 to Lupton Paint Co. for work
completed on the elevated water storage tower on South Fifth Street. All
voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve payment
of Estimate No. 1 and Final in the amount of $6,600 to R.E.B. Industrial,
painting and reconditioning of the service center and storage building. All
voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to table authorizing
the City of Nederland to enter into an agreement with Pilko and Associates
to analyze the City's riverfront property and to develop a marketing strategy.
All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the
payment of the bills for the month. of July. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the executive '
session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
There was no discussion or communication in relation to City government in
accordance with the Nederland Home Rule Charter and the laws of the State
of Texas.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
off mer E. Nagel, Mayor V
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
V?
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. August 26, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting of August 12, 1986. All voted aye.
Received comments from Mr. James Weaver regarding the 1986 Summer Recreation
Program. Mr. Weaver reported that the 1986 summer recreation program was very
successful with 1,120 registrants attending the activities.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reviewed with the City Council the purpose for
funds requested by the Nederland Historical Society and outlined the method of
payment which would come from the City of Nederland's portion of the Hotel/
Motel Occupancy Tax. Mr. McDaniel recommended a one -time grant in the amount
of $5,000 to the Nederland Historical Society for fiscal 1987 with future grants
contingent upon the use and benefit to the City of the first grant.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to contribute $5,000 directly
' to the Nederland Historical Society as requested on a one -time basis for 1986 -87
budget year and to review any additional requests on a yearly basis. All voted
aye.
Mayor Nagel called a Public Hearing to order at 6:40 p.m. to determine if a coal
handling and storage facility should be allowed to locate on certain land owned
by the City of Nederland.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, gave an overview of Pass Petroleum's proposal
to locate a coal handling and storage facility on river -front land owned by the
City of Nederland. Mr. McDaniel explained that a major advantage of having this
facility located in this area would be the creation of jobs.
Mayor Nagel then asked for any comments or questions.
Mrs. Tom Johnson, 130 6th Avenue, Central Gardens, expressed her concern for
having a coal facility located in this area because of the Nursing Home located
in the area and because she live across the highway from where this facility
would be located. Her main concern was winds blowing coal dust away from the
proposed site towards the nursing home and towards the addition where she resides.
Mayor Nagel assured Mrs. Johnson that Pass Petroleum met all rules and regulations
as required by the E.P.A. He also assured Mrs. Johnson that this proposal was
still in the preliminary stages and more studies were to be made. He explained
to Mrs. Johnson that the coal was a washed coal and this should prevent any
dust.
Mr. Joe Sudela, 3112 Avenue A; Mr. Howard Smith, Port Neches; Mr. Johnny Shaw,
1222 Boston Avenue; Mr. John Bamber, 15th Street were all in favor of Pass
Petroleum locating on the Nederland owned property and felt that is was a
Minutes Continued, August 26, 1986
great opportunity for the City of Nederland.
Mayor Nagel asked for any other comments or questions.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Nagel again assured everyone present
that all environmental rules and regulations would be met. He also explained
that the reason Pass Petroleum did not locate in Port Arthur where it first
proposed to locate is because the Port Arthur site is being developed for
recreational purposes. The land owned by the City of Nederland is not suitable
for anything other than the type of industry that has been proposed. Mayor
Nagel then asked the City Manager to proceed with plans to visit a coal loading
facility south of Baton Rouge.
The Public hearing adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Opened and read bids received for one hydraulic excavator. Bids received are
as follows: Plains Machinery in the amount of $96,900 and Hiway Equipment in
the amount of $85,470.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to refer bids received
to the staff for tabulation and recommendation. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the 1986
appraisal roll as certified by the Jefferson County Appraisal District certifying
the 1986 taxable value for the City of Nederland at $347,170,070. All voted
aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve two amend-
ments to Ordinance No. 107 authorizing the removal of traffic signals and
appurtenances at the intersections of Tenth Street @ Nederland Avenue and South I
25th Street @ Nederland Avenue; and to erect stop signs at same intersections.
All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the Nederland
Police Department to escort Nederland High School buses to out -of -town football
games. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize
Jerry McNeill, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Billy Neal, Assistant
Coordinator, to attend the Texas Gulf Coast Emergency Management Association
Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas September 29 - October 1, 1986. All voted
aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All voted aye.
There was no discussion or communication in relation to City government in accordance
with the Nederland Home Rule Charter and the laws of the State of Texas.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
omer E. Nagel, Mayoory
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
143
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. September 9, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of August 26, 1986. All voted aye.
Received comments from Mrs. Betty Dixon, Executive Manager of the Chamber of
Commerce, concerning placement of a wooden shoe memento from the Tulip Time
Festival in Holland, Michigan presented to Mayor Nagel from the Mayor of Holland,
Michigan. Also discussed the possibility of planting a Community Tulip Garden
in the Tex Ritter Park. The garden will be financed by donations of $15 from
individuals, businesses, organizations or anyone who would like to participate.
A ceremony will be held in the park between December 15 and January 1 and any-
one making donations will plant their own garden, with assistance, during the
ceremony. The owner of each garden will be recognized by the placement of a marker
in the form of a wooden shoe on a stake with the owners name placed on it.
Mrs. Dixon also discussed the burial of the time capsule as proposed by the Texas
Sesquicentennial Committee. The Committee proposed to bury the capsule in front
of the Tex Ritter Memorial. Mrs. Dixon then gave the regular semi - annual museum
' and tourism report for the first six months of this year. There were 2,633 persons
visiting the Windmill Museum and 3,025 persons visiting the French House Museum
between January and June, 1986. That is an increase of 14.3% as compared with
the first six months of 1985. There have been twelve tours through the City of
Nederland the first six months of this year with three more already on the
agenda.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the plans for
the Community Tulip Garden in Tex Ritter Park as presented by Mrs. Betty Dixon
and to authorize city participation in the burial of the time capsule by the
Texas Sesquicentennial Committee. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid for
one hydraulic excavator to Plains Machinery in the amount of $96,900. Hi -Way
Equipments was low bidder, however, because thev bid a demonstrator instead of
new equipment as was advertised were not awarded the bid. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received September 23, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. for street sweeping
services. All voted aye.
A brief discussion followed concerning the the addition of 18th Street to the
street sweeping program.
Also discussed was the
possibility of including 21st
Street in the program in
A motion was made by Mr.
the near future.
Lee and seconded by Mr.
Bourque to authorize the
advertisement for bids to
be received October 14,
1986 at 3:00 p.m. for one new
piece of fire equipment.
All voted aye.
P A Minutes Continued, September v, 19bb
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A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the City
of Nederland to renew a lease agreement with the Mid - Jefferson County Senior
Citizens, Inc. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table approving a
Resolution supporting a "National Energy Security and Conservation Policy."
All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to appoint Pollans and
Cohen of Beaumont as rate consultants for the Southern Union Gas rate case contingent
upon all others cities also appointing Pollans and Cohen. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the City Attorney
to attend the Municipal Law Seminar presented by the Attorney General in Austin,
Texas, September 10 -11, 1986. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to pay the bill for the
month of August. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All voted aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Striping of several streets throughout the city.
2. Clean -up project at sewer plant on Hardy Avenue.
3. Fence around drainage ditch on Hardy Avenue needs replacing.
4. Junk cars parked along streets and in yards: Boston Avenue @ 9th Street;
Detroit between 9th and 10th Streets; and 20th Street @ Avenue C.
5. A game very similar to monopoly being produced here in Nederland by C.I. Limited,
Nederland, Texas. The game was put together by C & H Printing and they feel
there is a market for the game and plan to hire handicapped people to work
the assembly line.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Mayor Homer E. Nage
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
1
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. September 24, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor ProTem R. A. Nugent at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr., Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
Members absent were: Mr. H. E. Nagel and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the minutes
of the September 9, 1986 meeting. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve a Proclamation
declaring October 6 -10, 1986 as "Minority Enterprise Development Week." All
voted aye.
Mr. Nugent presented the Proclamation declaring October 6 -10, 1986 as "Minority
Enterprise Development Week" to Mrs. Vivian LeJune with Minority Enterprise
Development of Beaumont.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve a Proclamation
declaring October 12 -18, 1986 as "Knights of Columbus Week." All voted aye.
Mr. Nugent presented the Proclamation declaring October 12 -18, 1986 as "Knights
of Columbus Week" to Mr. Jimmy Lavergne, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus.
' Opened and read bids received for street sweeping services. Bidders were as
follows: Superior Parking Lot Services, $672 per month and Northwest Sweeping,
Inc., $999 per month.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to award the bid for
street sweeping services to Superior Parking Lot Services in the amount of
$672 per month. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the advertise-
ment for bids to be received October 14, 1986 at 3:00 p.m. for two new police
cars. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the advertisement
for bids to be received October 14, 1986 at 3:00 p.m. for one new air compressor
and accessories. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize payment
of Estimate No. 4 and final in the amount of $2,557.25 to Lupton Paint Company,
painting of water tower on South 5th Street. All voted aye.
Ms. Donna Duncan, 1411 Marshall, spoke to Council concerning an amendment to
Ordinance No. 134 regulating noise within the City limits of Nederland. She
was concerned as she keeps a dog in her backyard for protection and a complaint
was recently filed against her because of her barking dog. Ms. Duncan seemed
to feel that the ordinance was directed at her particular situation. The City
Manager explained that the intent of the ordinance was for dogs that created
a nuisance not dogs used for protection.
1 46 Minutes continued, September Li, 196b
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a amendment
to Ordinance 134 regulating noise within the City limits of Nederland.
Mr. Nugent and Mr. Bourque voted aye; Mr. Lee voted no.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All voted aye.
There were no discussions or communications in relation to City government in
accordance with the Nederland Home Rule Charter and laws of the State of Texas.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
R. A. Nugent V Mayor ProTem
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serregf, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
1
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. October 14, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of September 23, 1986. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
adjustment of a pipeline easement across former Sun Marine Terminals property,
adjacent to the Mid County Municipal League Landfill contingent upon the
legal description for that property being submitted to the City Manager and
to give the City Manager authority to act on the City Council's behalf. All
voted aye.
Mr. Mike Weaver, Vice President of Greer, Moreland, Fosdick and Shepherd,
updated the City Council concerning the issuance and sale of the refunding
bonds. Mr. Weaver also explained to the Council that because Greer, Moreland,
Fosdick and Shepherd were acting as a principal in this transaction, and
not as the City of Nederland's financial advisor, his firm would have to
' resign from the position of financial advisor for this transaction only to
avoid any possible conflicts of interest that would be involved in changing
from financial advisor to a principal.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to accept the
resignation of Greer, Moreland, Fosdick and Shepherd as financial advisors
for the City of Nederland. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve Ordinance
No. 382 authorizing the issuance and sale of refunding bonds (including approval
of escrow agreement, paying agent registrar agreement, official statement,
bond purchase agreement, and acquisition of United States Treasury Securities
to provide for the defeasance of refunded bonds) and authorizing such actions
as may be required to provide for the issuance of the refunding bonds and
the defeasance of the refunded bonds. All voted aye.
Mayor Nagel called for a recess at 3:25 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 4:00 p.m.
Received comments from Mrs. Lurlene Glidewell concerning Zoning Ordinance
No. 146. Mrs. Glidewell is interested in opening a business at 188 Hill —
terrace Drive, however, because of the stipulation in the Zoning Ordinance
pertaining to the type of surface required for parking lots (concrete or
asphalt), she feels she will not be able to open her business due to lack
of funds to have the parking lot surfaced. She asked the Council for a variance
to this Ordinance. Mayor Nagel explained to Mrs. Glidewell that the Council
did not have the authority to grant variances to any ordinance, but that
she could go before the Zoning Board of Appeals to present her grievance.
minures uonLlnuea, ucrouer 14, IV6b
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to direct the
City Manager and staff to conduct a study of the provisions in Ordinance
No. 146 concerning non - dusting materials for parking lots and to report back
to the Council during the October 28th meeting. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the quit
claim deed and resolution conveying Lots 2 and 7, Block 16, Range E, Tract
10, PALCO, to the P.A.T.C.H. organization. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize an agreement
with the City of Port Neches pertaining to the Mid County Municipal League
Landfill. All voted aye.
Opened and read bid for one new air compressor and accessories. Bids were
as follows: Heatley Equipment Company, $8,753.69, 4 -6 weeks delivery;
Kinco, Inc., $6,711.00, 1 -4 weeks delivery.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to refer the
bids received for one new air compressor and accessories to the City
Manager and staff for tabulation and recommendation. All voted aye.
Opened and read bids received for one new ladder truck for the Fire Department.
Bids were as follows: Ladder Towers, Inc., $284,646., 300 working days;
Martin Apparatus and Equipment, $287,851., 365 working days.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to refer the bids
received for one new ladder truck for the Fire Department to the City Manager
and staff for tabulation and recommendation. All voted aye.
Opened and read bids received for two new police cars. Bids were as follows: '
Philpott Ford, Crown Victoria, $24,187.36, 60 to 120 days delivery; J. K.
Chevrolet, Caprice, $23,600.48, 60 to 90 days delivery; Chevy Land, Caprice,
$22,700.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to refer the bids
received for two new police cars to the City Manager and staff for tabulation
and recommendation. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
advertisement for bids to be received November 11, 1986 at 3:00 p.m. for
two new pickup trucks. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
payment of the bills for the month of September. All voted aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seocnded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All voted aye.
Mr. Rothrock had various complaints about the conditions of streets in the
City of Nederland. The majority of these streets were those just completed
in the last street program.
Discussion Items:
1. Street light out - corner of 30th Street @ Helena Avenue.
2. Poor drainage - 2108 Avenue L, also corner of 27th Street @ Avenue H.
3. Street sign down - 17th Street @ Helena Avenue.
Minutes Continued, October 14, 1986
Discussion Items (Cont.):
4. Regional Planning Commission meeting to be held Wednesday, October 15
at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
uo "�'
Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, 99yor
City of Nederland, Texas
149,
150
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to award the bid for
two new police cars to J. K. Chevrolet in the amount of $24,150.48. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve amending
Ordinance No. 107 removing "no parking" signs on Hardy Avenue from the drainage
ditch to Avenue B. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve tabling
the Executive Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mrs. Lorina Spires presented Chief Lovelady and the Nederland Fire Department
with a certificate of appreciation for their assistance during the Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation Walk -a -thon.
2. Lucas Papania, representative for neighbors in the 300 block of Gage Street,
expressed concern for the proposed counseling center to be built on property
donated to the P.A.T.C.H. organization by the City. Mayor Nagel explained
to Mr. Papania and others present that the center would be used only
as an information or counseling center for parents and their children
to learn about drugs and drug abuse and not for any type of half -way
house or temporary lodging for actual drug addicts. After hearing the
Mayor's explanation, the group said they would welcome a center such
as the proposed one as long as it was not used for a half -way house.
4. Discussed proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 146 concerning the non- dusting
portion of this ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals felt that the non - dustin
provision of the ordinance should be relaxed. After a full discussion,
the general feeling was that the ordinance should be left as is in view
of the fact that the City has not had enough requests to justify a change
to the ordinance.
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M.
October 28, 1986
The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Homer E.
Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr.
H. E. Nagel, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr. and Mr. M. R. Bourque.
Members absent were Mr.
R. A. Nugent and Mr. R. D. Sawyer.
A motion was made by Mr.
Lee and seconded by Mr.
Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting October 14,
1986. All Voted Aye.
Mr. and Mrs. Brauninger,
Scout Masters, and Pack
132 attended the City Council
meeting. The scouts in
attendance are working towards their citizenship badge.
A motion was made by Mr.
Lee and seconded by Mr.
Nagel to award the bid for
one new air compressor with accessories to Kinco
Inc. who was low bidder in
the amount of $8,300.45.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr.
Bourque and seconded by
Mr. Lee to award the bid
for one new ladder truck
for the Fire Department
to Pierce, Inc. in the
amount of $287,851.00.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to award the bid for
two new police cars to J. K. Chevrolet in the amount of $24,150.48. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve amending
Ordinance No. 107 removing "no parking" signs on Hardy Avenue from the drainage
ditch to Avenue B. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve tabling
the Executive Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mrs. Lorina Spires presented Chief Lovelady and the Nederland Fire Department
with a certificate of appreciation for their assistance during the Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation Walk -a -thon.
2. Lucas Papania, representative for neighbors in the 300 block of Gage Street,
expressed concern for the proposed counseling center to be built on property
donated to the P.A.T.C.H. organization by the City. Mayor Nagel explained
to Mr. Papania and others present that the center would be used only
as an information or counseling center for parents and their children
to learn about drugs and drug abuse and not for any type of half -way
house or temporary lodging for actual drug addicts. After hearing the
Mayor's explanation, the group said they would welcome a center such
as the proposed one as long as it was not used for a half -way house.
4. Discussed proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 146 concerning the non- dusting
portion of this ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals felt that the non - dustin
provision of the ordinance should be relaxed. After a full discussion,
the general feeling was that the ordinance should be left as is in view
of the fact that the City has not had enough requests to justify a change
to the ordinance.
Minutes Gontinuea, uccoDer zo, ivou
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
1
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Homer E. Nagel, MayOr
City of Nederland, Texas
151
152
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. November 11, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the October 28, 1986 meeting. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize a Public
Hearing to be held November 25, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. relative to the Southern Union
Gas rate request. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve an amendment
to Ordinance X1187, Emergency Management Ordinance, establishing a program including
mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases of comprehensive emergency
management, acknowledging the appointment of emergency management director and
coordinator and setting forth duties thereof and granting all necessary powers
to cope with all phases of emergency management which threaten life and property
in the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve an amendment
to Ordinance #307 which provides for flood damage prevention in the City of '
Nederland. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for two new pickup trucks.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to refer the bids
to the City Manager and staff for tabulation and recommendation. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize City
employees to observe December 25 and 26 as official holidays for 1986. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
payment of the bills for the month of October, 1986. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Striping various streets throughout the City.
2. Don Riechle, with the help of the Chamber of Commerce, will decorate the
water tower off of Canal Avenue for the Christmas holidays again this year.
3. Knights of Columbus will hold a City of Nederland employee appreciation
gumbo November 22, 1986 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
4. A Mid County Municipal League meeting will be held Wednesday, November 19 at
5:00 p.m.
Minutes Continued, November 11, 1986
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
�"- ?.9
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
1
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
154
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. November 25, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the
minutes of the meeting of November 11, 1986. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel called a Public Hearing to order at 6:35 p.m.
Howard McDaniel gave a brief overview of the rate increase request as presented
by Southern Union Gas Company.
Mayor Nagel then took a moment from the Public Hearing to introduce Troop 53
of the First United Methodist Church who was visiting the Council meeting.
Mayor Nagel then asked for comments and /or questions from the citizens in attendance
concerning the rate increase requested by Southern Union Gas.
Mr. Robert Rothrock, 507 Boston Avenue, was opposed to giving
any increase to
Southern Union Gas.
Mr. Robert L. Anderson, Vice
President of Southern Union Gas,
spoke concerning
'
the rate increase request and
pointed out that even with this
increase the
average customer's bill would
still be about 20% less than it
was this time
last year due to the decrease
in natural gas prices. Mr. Anderson also stated
that the increase request was
due to an increase in operating
cost.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve Ordinance
No. 383 setting new rates to be charged by Southern Union Gas Company. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table receiving
comments from Mr. R. L. Diaz, Sr. of 2916 West Boston Avenue due to Mr. Diaz
not attending the Council meeting. All Voted Aye.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Mayor Nagel called an Executive Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting was called back to order at 7:25 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to hire Don Butler
and Jack Pose as experts to assist the City of Nederland with the Gulf States
Utilities rate increase request filed November 18, 1986. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel than gave an overview of the reasons for hiring the experts in the
Gulf States Utilities Company rate increase request and explained that the City
needs the experts' advice before making any type of decision. Mayor Nagel then
asked for comments and /or questions from the citizens in attendance.
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Mr. Dennis Bourque, LaPlace Apartments, commented that he felt the City should hire
experts to study Gulf States Utilities financial position and to advise whether or
not it is necessary to grant their request for an increase.
Mr. Robert Rothrock commented that he was against giving any type of increase
to Gulf States Utilities Company.
Mr. Ron McKenzie, Division Vice President, Gulf States Utilities Company spoke
concerning the rate increase request. Mr. McKenzie asked that a decision be
reached as soon as possible on the emergency relief increase request in the
amount of $82 million to help alleviate some of the problems the Company is
experiencing.
Mrs. Dennis Bourque, LaPlace Apartments, had questions concerning the hiring
of Don Butler and Jack Pose. Mrs. Bourque suggested that the Council hire
Mr. Jim Boyles to study the request made by Gulf States Utilities. Mayor Nagel
explained to Mrs. Bourque that Mr. Boyles is an attorney and not a consultant
and that is the purpose for hiring Mr. Butler and Mr. Pose. Mr. Pose is a rate
consultant and Mr. Butler is an attorney and both have a considerable amount
of experience dealing with rate cases.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve Ordinance
No. 384 suspending the proposed rate change by Gulf State Utilities Company
and to set a Public Hearing to be held December 16, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Nederland City Office Building to consider Gulf States Utilities Company recent
rate increase request. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve applications
received for "on premise" consumption of alcoholic beverage in accordance with
Ordinance No. 70 as follows:
Mazzio's Pizza
Peggy's Seafood
Taco Rey Mexican Restaurant
Mr. Gatti's Pizza
La Suprema Mexican Restaurant
Club 493 of the American Legion
All Voted Aye.
Irene's Lounge
The Schooner
J. Marie's
Linders Bar -B -Q
Pizza Inn
Italian Restaurant and
Flying Pizza
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to award the bid for
two new 1987 pick -up trucks to J.K. Chevrolet in the amount $15,859.86. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to place an item on
the next agenda concerning the pay of the school- crossing guards. All Voted
Aye.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
Homer E. Nagel, May r
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. December 9, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting of November 25, 1986. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel awarded services to the following employees: Council: R. A. "Dick"
Nugent - 20 years service; T. E. Lee, Jr. - 20 years service; Legal Staff: W. E.
Sanderson - 20 years service, Melvin Franks - 25 years service; Street Department:
Monroe Malke - 30 years service; Yves Van Brocklin - 20 years service; Water
Department: D. J. Marchand - 20 years service; Allen Apshire - 20 years service;
Henry Pedraza 20 years service; Parks Department: Kenneth Meaux - 20 years service;
and Library: Barbara Newberry - 20 years service.
Mayor Nagel commended the employees for their service with the City and
expressed appreciation for the dedication these employees have shown to the
City.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve an amendment
to Ordinance No. 164 changing the December 23, 1986 Council Meeting to December
16 at 6:30 p.m. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to accept and to authorize
payment for the fiscal 1986 audit as prepared by Mr. James Neushaffer. All
Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve a salary
adjustment in the amount of $10 per month for school - crossing guards. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to appoint Mike Bourque
and Howard McDaniel to serve on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for the purpose
of seeking alternate methods of disposal of solid waste. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve payment
of the bills for the month of November. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion:
1. P.U.C. meeting to be held Friday, December 12, 1986 concerning multi - jurisdiction
regulation of Gulf States Utilities.
2. Mr. Lee reported that the Chamber of Commerce had a booth at the "Dickens-
on- the - Strand" in Galveston.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
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Chris Serres, I City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. December 16, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting of December 9, 1986. All Voted Aye.
W . E. Sanderson, City Attorney, gave a brief overview of Resolution 1986 -7
stating that this Resolution consolidates Dockets 416755 and 417195 and authorized
the City of Nederland to intervene in Gulf States Utilities rate increase request,
Docket 417195.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve Resolution
1986 -7, consolidating Dockets 416755 and 417195 and giving the City authorization
to intervene in Gulf States Utilities Company rate increase request, Docket
417195. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve applications
for sale of alcoholic beverages for "on premise" consumption in accordance with
Ordinance No. 70 as follows:
Mazzio's Pizza Irene's Lounge
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Peggy's Seafood The Schooner
Taco Rey Mexican Restaurant J. Marie's
Mr. Gatti's Pizza Linder's Bar -B -Q
LaSuprema Mexican Restaurant Pizza Inn
Club 493 of the American Legion Italian Restaurant and
Flying Pizza
All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel call a Public Hearing to order at 6:40 p.m. for the purpose of
considering Gulf States Utilities interim rate increase request filed Novem-
ber 18, 1986.
Mayor Nagel asked for questions and /or comments and explained that there would
be a specific format followed in receiving questions and comments beginning
with Gulf States Utilities Company representatives, then receiving comments
from Mr. Pous, rate expert and finally from the citizens.
Mr. Mike Judice, District Representative for Gulf States Utilities, gave an
overview as to what the average residential customer would pay if the emergency
rate increase in the amount of $82,000,000 is granted. Mr. Judice pointed out
that the average residential customer is now paying $68 per 1000 kilowatt hours
and if the increase were to be granted, that same customer would pay $75 per
1000 kilowatt hours. Mr. Judice also said that if the emergency rate increase
was not granted, Gulf States Utilities would not be able to meet the debts they
have incurred. He asked that the Council act prudently and expediently on their
request for rate relief.
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Mr. Gothia, 785 Vivian, Bridge City, Representative for C.U.R.A. (Concerned
Utility Ratepayers Association) stated that he felt the cities had no obligation
to grant an interim rate increase to Gulf States Utilities.
W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney, asked that the council proceed with taking comments
from the citizens as the rate consultant was detained in another meeting and
was not able to give testimony at this time.
Mayor Nagel then asked for comments from citizens.
Mr. Joe Simpson, 412 S. 2nd Street, employee of Gulf States Utilities, told
the Council that he felt in order to continue receiving the same good standard
and high quality of service from Gulf States Utility Company, the Company
must be granted the interim rate increase and asked that the Council act in
a positive manner in granting the request.
Mr. Robert Rothrock, 507 Boston Avenue, expressed his concern for the position
that Gulf States Utilities Company was in but stated that his main concern was
for persons like himself on fixed incomes.
Mr. 0. J. Boutte, 2215 Avenue G, stated that the senior citizens can not afford
another increase in their utilities and asked that the rate increase request
not be granted to Gulf States Utilities Company.
Mr. Howard Lowery, 3611 Avenue L, said that he was opposed to granting any in-
crease until Louisiana grants an increase to Gulf States Utilities Company.
Mr. Bert Rodgers, 1011 Louise, employee of Gulf States Utilities, told the Council
' that Gulf States was in need of a rate increase in order to continue to give
the quality of services its customers are accustomed to receiving.
Mr. Bill Weatherford, 312 Avenue F, employee of Gulf States Utilities Company,
told the Council that Gulf States Utilities Company was in need of help and
asked the Council to act prudently either in granting the rate increase request
or denying the request so that the request may be taken to the Public Utility
Commission. Mr. Weatherford asked the Council not to suspend Gulf States' request
any longer.
Mayor Nagel called a recess in the meeting at 7:10 p.m. in order to await upon
the arrival of Mr. Jacob Pous, rate expert.
The meeting was called back to order by Mayor Nagel at 8:05 p.m.
W. E. Sanderson, Attorney, introduced Mr. Jacob Pous, rate expert, outlining
Mr. Pous' credentials and previous experiences with rate cases.
Mr. Pous reported to the Council that he was still in the process of investigating
whether or not Gulf States Utilities Company was in need of an increase but
that he had identified a number of areas in which large amounts of cash are
potentially available to Gulf States Utilities Company. Mr. Pous recommended
to the Council to postpone any decision until approximately the first week of
January which would give him time to complete a full report on all options and
a chance to talk with officials of Gulf States Utilities Company to see if there
were any problems with the options proposed.
Mayor Nagel then asked for questions from the citizens concerning Mr. Pous'
report and /or recommendation.
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Mr. Pous answered questions from several citizens concerning the options available
to Gulf States Utilities Company instead of a rate increase.
Councilman Bourque asked Mr. Pous if he had studied the claim of bankruptcy
made by Gulf States Utilities Company.
Mr. Pous explained that theoretically if Gulf States needs the cash and does
not get it, that would represent bankruptcy. On the other hand, if they have
other sources of cash available to meet their payments then there would be no
bankruptcy. Determining whether the Company has other sources of cash available
is what he (Mr. Pous) is in the process of studying.
Mr. Bourque then asked Mr. Pous if he felt that delaying our decision on the
rate increase request would have an immediate affect on Gulf States Utilities
Company.
Mr. Pous stated that he felt it would have no affect on Gulf States Utilities
Company.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Mayor Nagel thanked everyone for attending the Public Hearing and apologized
for the delay in the meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to take the advice
of Mr. Jacob Pous, rate expert, to delay making a decision on the rate increase
request until the first week of Janaury in order to give him an opportunity
to further investigate options of Gulf States Utilities Company regarding the
rate increase request and to meet with officials of Gulf States Utilities Company
concerning the options. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion:
1. Meeting to be held at the Beaumont Civic Center Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with
Texas and Louisiana Mayors relative to the Gulf States Utilities Company
rate increase request.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Homer E. Nagel, MaydY
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serre , City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. January 13, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
and Mr. M. R. Bourque. Mr. R. A. Nugent was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the
minutes of the December 16, 1986 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel presented the Spindletop Cougars with a Proclamation declaring
January 13, 1987 as "Spindletop Cougars Day" in honor of the Cougars winning
the South Texas Regional Soccer Championship. Mayor Nagel told the group
that it was a great honor to have the Cougars representing the City of
Nederland.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the
Proclamation declaring January 13, 1987 as "Spindletop Cougars Day" in
Nederland, Texas. All Voted Aye.
Mr. Bob Mason, Executive Director of Port Arthur Housing Authority, asked
the Council to open Nederland to Section 8 Housing Existing Program. After
a full discussion as to how the Section 8 Existing Program works, Mayor Nagel
asked Mr. Mason to provide a copy of the regulations as specified by H.U.D.
along with names of landlords that are currently participating in the Section
8 Program. Mayor Nagel then told Mr. Mason that the Council would meet
with him at a later date after they have had a chance to conduct a study
concerning the Section 8 Housing Program. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, explained to the Council that due to the fact
that Mr. Butler has been involved with the G.S.U. case from the very beginning
and he is representing the City in all other aspects of the case, permission
was being asked to hire Don Butler to represent the City as intervenors in the
Gulf States Utilities' appeal to the Public Utilities Commission's ruling that
G.S.U. could not pass on the cost of the Southern Contract to the rate payer.
Mayor Nagel added that the cost of the intervention would probably be no more
than $10,000. with each city involved paying a pro -rata share of the cost.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to hire Don Butler
to represent the City of Nederland in the appeal of the G.S.U. /Southern Contract
and to pay the City's pro -rate share of the cost of the intervention. All Voted
Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to appoint
Mr. W. E. Sanderson to a steering committee to serve as liaison between
Don Butler and area city councils relative to G.S.U. rate increase request,
Docket No. 7195. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
City Council and various department heads to attend the Emergency Management
Conference in Austin, February 17 -19, 1987. All Voted Aye.
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A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the payment
of bills for the month of December. All Voted Aye.
Dexter Joyner, Delinquent Tax Attorney, was unable to attend the Council meeting
and asked to be rescheduled at a later date to discuss delinquent taxes with
the Council.
Discussed possible lease agreement for the use of public property but no action
was taken. Attorneys are still working on the agreement.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Bourque asked the City Manager to invite Mr. Jack Treaster
of the Housing Authority to attend the next City Council meeting so
the Council could get more information concerning the Section 8 Program
2. Various stop signs need to be replaced.
3. Proposed to conduct a study as to the cost of putting a walkway around
the park located on the corner of Boston Avenue and Ninth Street for
the Senior Citizens.
4. Discussed various meetings and seminars to be held during the month of
January.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayo
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. January 27, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the January 13 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mr. Mike Blanchard, Business Manager for I.B.E.W. Local 479, along with
Mr. Jack Kennedy and Mr. Dan Hetzel, spoke to Council concerning the lease agree-
ment between the City of Nederland and Pass Petroleum. Their concerns were
for assuring that local contractors would be considered for work relating to
the Pass Petroleum project.
Mayor Nagel expressed to Mr. Blanchard the Councils' concern for the area
citizens and explained to Mr. Blanchard that one stipulation in the lease
agreement between Pass Petroleum and the City of Nederland was to employ
at least fifty persons full time.
An ordinance was presented to the Mayor and Council for the removal of the
traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 347 and Avenue B. The City Manager
explained to the Mayor and Council that a study had been made and showed that
the traffic flow on Twin City Hwy. would be vastly improved with the removal
of the traffic signal.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve an amendment
to Ordinance No. 107 removing the traffic signal at the intersection of Highway
347 and Avenue B. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the
execution of a lease agreement between Pass Petroleum and the City of Nederland
and to authorize the Mayor and City Secretary to execute the agreement.
All Voted Aye.
Tom Hicklin, Safety Officer, presented the Annual Safety Report to the Mayor
and Council. The Fire Department was presented with safety awards for keeping
that department accident -free in 1986.
Scouts from Troop 422 visited the Council Meeting. They were working towards
receiving their Communications Merit Badge.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Timing of the traffic signal at Nederland Avenue @ 27th Street needs to
be checked.
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2. Corner of Avenue H @ 12th Street - fence blocking view of oncoming traffic.
3. The Veteran of Foreign Wars approached the City Manager asking that the
City purchase and display a flag recognizing the P.O.W.'s and M.I.A.'s.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayo
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris' Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. February 10, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the January 27, 1987 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel presented Rudy Saucedo with a Proclamation declaring February 22 -28,
1987 as "National Engineers' Week" in Nederland, Texas. Mr. Saucedo thanked
the Council for their support.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the Proclamation
declaring February 22 -28, 1987 "National Engineers' Week" in Nederland, Texas.
All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Mrs. Betty Maggio concerning the drainage problems on
South 36 Street. Mrs. Maggio's grievance was concerning the depth of the ditches
in front of her property. She proposed to the Council that a study be made
concerning the culverting of all ditches with a depth greater than 1j' with
the City bearing the expense. Mrs. Maggio was of the opinion that ditches with
a depth greater than 1j' could not be properly maintained by the property owner
thereby causing additional expenses to be placed on taxpayers and were also
health hazards. She felt that placing culverts in the ditches would eliminate
these problems.
Mayor Nagel explained to Mrs. Maggio that the City is doing everything possible
to alleviate the drainage problems in that area. Mayor Nagel also explained
to Mrs. Maggio that it is City policy to place culverts in ditches with a depth
of 36" or more with the City bearing the expense but that 15" tile was the standard
size tile used throughout the City and the expense would be too great to culvert
all ditches required to use this size tile.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, suggested that a study could be made by the staff
as to the number of ditches with a depth greater than 1}' and the approximate
cost to culvert these ditches. The staff would report back to the Council when
the study was completed.
Mayor Nagel authorized the City Manager and staff to conduct the study and informed
Mrs. Maggio that the staff would report the findings to her once the study was
complete.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reported to the Mayor and Council the study made
concerning extending the Section 8 housing program into the corporate City limits
of Nederland. Mr. McDaniel reported that while there was probably a need for
such a program, he felt the Council should deny this request due to the fact
that Nederland residents could not be guaranteed first preference for subsidized
housing within the city limits of Nederland over persons living outside the
city limits who could not be precluded from the program. In addition, there
would be no representation of the City of Nederland on the Port Arthur Housing
Authority Commission as they are appointed by the Port Arthur City Council.
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Mayor Nagel stated that he also felt that it was in the best interest of the
City of Nederland to deny the request based on past considerations involving
the City of Port Arthur. Mayor Nagel was of the opinion that the City of Nederland
should not allow the City of Port Arthur to have control over functions within
the corporate limits of the City of Nederland.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to deny the request
made by the Port Arthur Housing Authority to extend the Section 8 housing program
into the corporate City limits of Nederland based on the information as presented
by the City Manager. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel thanked Mrs. Mills and Mr. Mason for providing the information
needed to conduct the study. Mr. Mason thanked the Council for their considera-
tion and said he would be happy to help the City in the future in the event
the City decided to incorporate such a program.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table authorizing
payment to Moore, Landrey, Garth and Jones in the amount of $7,450.00 for
legal services rendered in David M. Cummings vs. Texaco, Inc. due to the fact
that the insurance carrier has not yet answered questions concerning this case.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the request
from the Jefferson County Mosquito Control District to fly at low levels for
the purpose of controlling mosquitoes within the City limits of Nederland.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the "order
calling election," providing for an election to be held April 4, 1987 for the
purpose of electing two councilmen; one for Ward I and one for Ward III. All
Voted Aye.
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson requested that the City adopt an ordinance dealing with
vicious dogs and consider fines in excess of $500 for violations of this ordinance.
The Richardsons provided newspaper clippings, magazine articles and a video
tape pertaining to the pit bull breed of dogs and vicious attacks on persons
made by these dogs.
Mayor Nagel thanked the Richardsons for their comments and explained to the
Richardsons that the Council could not take any action concerning their request
as the request was not made prior to the Council meeting date.
Mike Lovelady, Fire Chief, presented the 1987 Annual Fire Report to the Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the bills
for the month of January. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the attorneys
to proceed in District Court to pursue the interim rate relief as set by the
Public Utility Commission on appeal if necessary. Four ayes, one no -- motion
carried four to one.
Discussion Items:
1. Sign down - corner of South 14th Street @ Avenue A.
2. Councilmen Lee requested that a letter be sent to Mrs. Rachley of 1602 Helena
Avenue recognizing her contribution to the beautification of the City.
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3. Street sign down - corner of 36th Street @ Nederland Avenue.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chris SerrAs, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. February 24, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 P.M.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting of February 10, 1987. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel welcomed Boy Scout Troop 232 who were visiting the City Council meeting
as a requirement in obtaining a Citizenship Merit.
Received comments from Mr. Robert Rothrock, 507 Boston Avenue, concerning Gulf
States Utilities' rate case. Mr. Rothrock felt that hiring attorneys relative
to the rate case was wasting the ratepayer's money and wanted to see the case
come to an end.
Mayor Nagel thanked Mr. Rothrock for his comments.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council on reasons for requesting
an amendment to Ordinance No. 164. Mr. McDaniel explained that the returns
from the April 4 election had to be canvassed within a six day period, therefore,
the first City Council meeting of the month would have to be held by April 7
in order to accommodate this requirement.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the amendment
to Ordinance No. 164 changing the regularly scheduled April 14 Council Meeting
to April 7 in order to accommodate the requirement of canvassing election returns
within a six -day period. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council on reasons for requesting
an amendment to Ordinance No. 134. Mr. McDaniel explained that the amendment
was in response to Mrs. Richardson's request to have stricter fines assessed
to dogs who have previously attacked or bitten a person. The present ordinance
sets fines at not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than one hundred dollars
($100.00), as determined by the Judge of Corporation Court of the City of Nederland.
The amendment assesses fines at not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00)
nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for violations to the amended
provision of this ordinance.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve amending
Ordinance No. 134 allowing stricter fines to be assessed to dogs who have
previously attacked or bitten a person. 4 Ayes - 1 No, motion carries four
to one.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters.
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Discussion Items:
1. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reported to the Council that in response to
a request made by a citizen who resides on South 36th Street, a study was
made concerning the culverting of ditches with a depth in excessive of 1J'.
The study indicated that there is 49.8 miles of open ditch that would require
15" culvert and approximately 2} miles of open ditch that would require 24"
culvert. Considering labor, equipment, fill dirt and pipe, the cost would
be between $3 -3} million dollars to fund this project.
2. Howard McDaniel reported that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee composed
of Representatives from Water District 10, Groves, Nederland and Port Neches
met to review proposals from twelve different engineering firms with regard
to a feasibility study for an alternate means of solid waste disposal. The
field was narrowed down to eight consulting firms and have established a
schedule for personal interviews with these firms to be held March 11 and
March 18. The Advisory Committee will report back to the Council after
the personal interviews are completed.
3. Scouts asked various questions in relation to City Government.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
'llomer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. March 10, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. Nagel, Mr. R. A. Nugent, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
and Mr. M. R. Bourque. Mr. R. D. Sawyer was absent.
Mayor Nagel welcomed the Historical Society from Highland Park Elementary.
Mrs. Marie Fleming and Mrs. Ethel Richardson with the Nederland Historical Society
were present for the City Council Meeting. Mrs. Fleming briefed the Council
on projects in which the Historical Society were currently involved. Some of
the projects include the installation of a new showcase at the Windmill Museum,
microfilming all Mid County papers beginning in 1931 to present and providing
storage cabinets for the film. Also, the Historical Society will be offering
a scholarship this year. Mrs. Fleming then presented the Mayor, City Council
and City Manager with a copy of the Texas Sesquicentennial Edition of the History
of Nederland.
Mayor Nagel presented Mr. Ron Sticker with a Proclamation declaring March 18,
1987 as "Go Texan Day" in the City of Nederland. Mr. Sticker invited the Council
to the "Go Texan" promenade to be held March 18 at 5:30 p.m. beginning on the
corner of Boston Avenue and Twin City Highway.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a Proclamation '
declaring March 18, 1987 as "Go Texan Day" in the City of Nederland and urging
every citizen to dress western and to participate in the festivities relative
to this celebration. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel read a Proclamation declaring March 10, 1987 as "Chief Billy Neal
Day" in the City of Nederland. Mayor Nagel expressed his appreciation for the
service and dedication Chief Neal has reflected in his duties as Chief of Police,
adding, that it was a real privilege for the Council to declare March 10 as
"Chief Billy Neal Day" in the City of Nederland.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a Proclamation
declaring March 10, 1987 as "Chief Billy Neal Day" in the City of Nederland
and urging every citizen to recognize the service, dedication and professionalism
that Chief Billy Neal has reflected in performing his duties as Chief of Police.
All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning a dispute between
First Mortgage Atrium and Gulf States Utilities regarding a deposit for electric
service. The City of Nederland does have jurisdiction in this dispute, however,
correspondence has been received from both the attorney representing the Atrium
and from the District Superintendent of Mid County representing Gulf States
Utilities Company requesting the City of Nederland to waive jurisdiction in
this matter only to allow this case to go directly to the Public Utility Commission
in Austin. The Public Utility Commission has been contacted regarding this
matter and has agreed to hear this case directly if the City of Nederland would
waive jurisdiction in this matter. Mr. McDaniel expressed his feelings that
it would be in the best interest for all parties concerned to waive jurisdiction
in this matter.
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A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve a Resolution
waiving the City of Nederland's jurisdiction and authority to hear the dispute
between Gulf States Utilities and First Mortgage Atrium, Docket #7380, to allow
this case to go directly to the Public Utility Commission in Austin. All Voted
Aye.
Mr. Jay Kimmons, President of the Port Arthur Chapter of Concerned Shrimpers,
spoke to the Council concerning proposed action of the U. S. Department of Commerce
requiring turtle exclusion devices on towing trawls in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr. Kimmons expressed the concerns of local shrimpers that the turtle exclusion
devices would place an unnecessary hardship on commercial fishermen. The devices
have been proven to be dangerous as well as expensive to the fishermen. Also,
studies indicate that the shrimpers will suffer a 20 -40% loss of shrimp if forced
to use these devices.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve the Resolution
opposing the proposed action of the U. S. Department of Commerce requiring the
use of turtle exclusion devices on towing trawls in the Gulf of Mexico. All
Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council regarding the first billing
received from Mr. Don Butler and Mr. Jack Pous for work performed to date relative
to the Gulf States Utilities interim rate case. The bill totaled $12,057.62
$4,489 to Mr. Butler and the remaining $7,568 to Mr. Pous for attorney's fees
and consultant's fees, respectively.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve payment
in the amount of $12,057.62 to Mr. Don Butler and Mr. Jack Pous for attorney's
' fees and consultants fees relative to Gulf States Utilities interim rate case.
All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council on reasons for requesting
a Public Hearing to be held on March 17, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. The public hearing
will be held to solicit and receive comments relative to the proposed rate increase
request submitted by Gulf States Utilities Company.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to call a Public
Hearing to be held March 17, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the proposed rate
increase submitted by Gulf States Utilities Company of its rates for electric
utility service in the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council on an agreement between the
Nederland South Little League and the City of Nederland to have the City provide
utilities to the Nederland Little League not to exceed $2,000 per year.
Mr. McDaniel explained that the agreement is normally a routine item each year,
however, this year he is requesting permission to place a contingency on
this agreement due to complaints received from neighbors in the area concerning
drainage. The Little League field is obstructing drainage and creating ponding
of water in their yards. Mr. McDaniel has contacted the League and indicated
that the City will be happy to approve payment of the utilities again this year
but, in return, the City is requesting assistance in alleviating the drainage
problem in that area. Since the City can not go on private property, the City
Engineer will show the League what needs to be done to adequately drain the
property.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the agreement
between the City of Nederland and the Nederland South Little League to have
the City provide utilities to the Little League not to exceed $2,000 contingent
upon the Little League working with the City to resolve the drainage problem.
All Voted Aye.
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Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning the request to
amend Ordinance No. 107. The amendment would provide for updated school zones
and speed limits pertaining to the school zones.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the amendment
to Ordinance No. 107 setting a twenty - mile - per -hour speed limit around all
designated school zones in the City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the bills
for the month of February. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Bourque commended the city employees for the job done cleaning
up along Boston Avenue.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
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City of Nederland, Texas
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City of Nederland, Texas
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. March 17, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. H. E. nagel, Mr. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. T. E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. M. R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the March 10, 1987 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel called a Public Hearing to order at 6:33 p.m. to consider the proposed
rate increase submitted by Gulf States Utilities of its rates for electric utility
service in the City of Nederland. Mayor Nagel updates the Council members and
citizens concerning the rate increase request. Mayor Nagel explained that at
the January hearing held on G.S.U.'s rate increase request, it was decided to
postpone making any decisions relative to the rate increase request until such
time that the Council received a recommendation from Mr. Jack Pous, rate expert,
and from O'Brien - Kreitzberg, experts hired to study the prudency of the River
Bend Facility. Both firms have now filed their testimony with the Public Utility
Commission and have made recommendations to the City Council. The Public Hearing
is being held to consider the recommendations of these experts and also to inform
the citizens as to what has been recommended to the Council. Mayor Nagel explained
that Mr. W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney, would present the recommendations submitted
by the rate experts. After Mr. Sanderson has completed his presentation, the
' Council would have first opportunity to question the City Attorney concerning
the recommendations. The audience would then be called upon for their questions
and /or comments.
Mr. W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney, added that the proposed Ordinance setting
out the recommendations was not only recommended by the rate experts but also
by the Steering Committee made up of appointed and elected officials from most
of the cities in the Southeast Texas Gulf States Utilities Company service area.
Mr. Sanderson then read Ordinance No. 386 setting rates to be charged by Gulf
States Utilities Company in the City of Nederland, Texas and providing schedules,
conditions and a repealing clause of conflicting ordinances.
Mayor Nagel then asked for questions and /or comments from Councilmembers concerning
the recommendations made by the rate experts pertaining to the proposed rate
increase request.
Councilman Lee questioned whether or not the $89,472,925 rate increase recommended
by the rate experts was the same as the award of the Public Utility Commission.
W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney, explained to Councilman Lee that the Public Utility
Commission had approved approximately $39,900,000 on the emergency rate relief
request only.
Councilman Bourque questioned whether or not Part II of Ordinance No. 386 which
states "the permanent exclusion of $1,400,000,000 associated with G.S.U.'s owner-
ship share of the River Bend Nuclear project from rate base consideration;" would
be excluded from this rate increase request only or from any future requests
made by Gulf States Utilities Company.
Mr. Sanderson, City Attorney, explained that the $1,400,000,000 associated with
G.S.U.'s ownership share of the River Bend Nuclear project would be permanently
excluded from this rate increase request and any future increase request.
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Mayor Nagel added that the recommendation to exclude the $1,400,000,000 associated
with the River Bend Nuclear project stemmed from the O'Brien - Kreitzberg prudency
study made relative to that project.
Councilman Sawyer asked if the $89,500,000 rate increase included the $39,900,000
interim rate relief request.
Mayor Nagel explained to Councilman Sawyer that the $89,500,000 did include the
$39,900,000 interim rate relief request.
Councilman Bourque asked if both, the interim and permanent rate cases, would
be settled by approving the $89,500,000 rate increase recommended by the rate
experts.
Mr. Sanderson, City Attorney, explained that unless further action was taken,
both cases would not be settled by approving the $89,500,000 due to the fact
that the interim rates increase request was not only concerned with the rate
increase but also was concerned with whether or not the Public Utility Commission
had jurisdiction to hear the interim rate relief case. Mr. Sanderson added that
the approval of the $89,500,000 would settle the "money" concerned with this
case but would not settle the jurisdiction dispute.
There being no further questions from the Council, Mayor Nagel called for questions
and /or comments from the audience.
Mr. Ron McKenzie, Division Vice President for Gulf States Utilities Company,
explained that on November 18, 1986 Gulf States Utilities Company requested a
$144,000,000 rate increase not a $365,000,000. This request was the first step
in a three year rate moderation plan to try to place into service the interim
rate base for the River Bend Nuclear project. Part of this request was for emergency
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rate relief in the amount of $82,000,000. On February 3, 1987, the Public Utility
Commission granted a $39,900,000 rate increase. None of this rate relief increase
has been put into effect due to the fact that the rate increase granted was contingent
upon Gulf States Utilities Company securing a line of credit which that Company
has not been able to meet. Mr. McKenzie added, for informational purposes only,
that Gulf States Utilities Company was granted a $57,000,000 rate increase from
the State of Louisiana. Mr. McKenzie further explained that if the entire
$144,000,000 rate increase request was granted, ratepayers would still be paying
less for electricity than they were paying in 1985. Mr. McKenzie expressed to
the Council that he knew this case was both complex and yet it was actually
relatively simple. He stated that the case was complex because it dealt with
a nuclear plant, high cost to build that plant and a tremendous amount of regulations.
The redundant safety regulations placed upon nuclear plants come into effect
after the Three Mile Island accident. Mr. McKenzie said that the decision to
build the River Bend Facility was made at the same time other utility companies
throughout the Gulf Coast Region was making similar decisions. The decision
was made based on the same type of load projections and the same type of analysis --
cost projections and other variables that are used to make these types of decisions.
Mr. McKenzie informed the Council that the River Bend Facility was built in 72
months which is far less time than other nuclear plants have been built. Since
the plant has gone on -line, it has exceeded industry averages for both capacity
factors and availability factors. Mr. McKenzie went on to explain that the cost
of the plant was mainly due to the safety regulations placed on nuclear plants
since the Three Mile Island accident. He then compared the cost of the fifteen
nuclear plants that have been completed since 1986. Of the fifteen plants, six
are more expensive, one cost approximately the same and the other seven are less
expensive than the River Bend Facility. Mr. McKenzie stated that based on these
facts, he felt the cost of River Bend was hardly an indictment against that facility.
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Mr. McKenzie then went on to explain that the case was relatively simple in that
the plant was built based on the projected needs of its customers. Mr. McKenzie
questioned whether or not Gulf States utilities Company would be allowed to earn
a return on the investment it had made. He said that it was the Company's feelings
that the decision to build the River Bend Facility was carefully made by responsible
managers and that they were prudent choices when they were made. The rate moderation
plan was adopted to try to ease the burden of the ratepayers. Mr. McKenzie asked
the Council to recognize that the Gulf States Utilities Company Investors have
already paid a heavy price to deal with the situation -- with no case income
and the loss on the value of their investment. He also asked the Council for
a fair, realistic appraisal of the circumstances which Gulf States Utilities
Company is now facing and in the way in which they have consistently sought to
meet the obligations to their customers. Mr. McKenzie thanked the Council.
Mayor Nagel explained to Mr. McKenzie that the City Council had to consider the
recommendations of the rate experts hired by the City. He explained that the
Council did not have the qualifications to judge, one way or the other, the rate
increase or the prudency of building the River Bend Facility. Mayor Nagel told
Mr. McKenzie that was the purpose of holding the Public Hearing -- to determine
whether or not the Council would accept the experts recommendation. Mayor Nagel
then explained to Mr. McKenzie that as representatives of the citizens of Nederland,
the Council does have to consider the advise of the experts hired to conduct
the studies because it is the citizens who will be paying for these experts'
advice when the cases are finally settled. He said that the Council not only
had the responsibility of faithfully serving the citizens of Nederland but also
serving Gulf States Utilities as a corporate citizen of Nederland. He expressed
to Mr. McKenzie that the Council was in no way trying to bankrupt G.S.U. or to
take advantage of this compnay but was only trying to do what was fair for the
citizens of Nederland as well as Gulf States Utilities Company. He added that
the Council had very short notice on the interim rate relief request and had
no other way of trying to solve the interim rate problem but to postpone making
any decision until a proper study could be made.
Mr. Robert Rothrock, 507 Boston Avenue, told the Council that he could not under-
stand why the people of Nederland had to pay attorneys and rate experts for both
the City and Gulf States Utilities Company. He stated that it was the ratepayers
who eventually paid the cost of these attorneys and rate experts and felt that
the City Council should sit down with representatives from Gulf States Utilities
Company and settle this case without further involving attorneys and rate experts.
Mayor Nagel thanked Mr. Rothrock for his comments and told Mr. Rothrock that
he (the Mayor) was in agreement with him concerning the expenses involved in
these rate cases. The Mayor stated that he also would like to see a settlement
reached concerning the rate increase request not only because of the expenses
involved that will eventually be passed on to the ratepayers, but, also because
these hearings have taken up, in the last year, approximately one -third of the
Council's time at each City Council meeting. Mayor Nagel explained that the
Council had the interest of the whole City that they are concerned with and
did not need to be spending so much time on one problem, However, because of
the seriousness of this problem, it was going to take time to settle it fairly
for both parties and it is this fairness that the Council is trying to achieve
by hiring the attorneys and rate consultants.
Mayor Nagel thanked Mr. Rothrock again for his comments and asked for any
other questions and /or comments from the audience.
Mr. Joe Simpson, 412 So. 2nd Street, a fifteen year employee of Gulf States
Utilities Company read an article published in the National Geographic Magazine
that the he felt would "shed some light" on the situation now being faced by our
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oil -based economy. The article referenced the dependency the United States had
for foreign oil and the reliability of nuclear power for generating electricity
in America. Mr. Simpson asked the Council to use the facts brought out in the
article concerning nuclear power in their consideration relative to the prudency
of the River Bend Facility.
Mayor Nagel thanked Mr. Simpson for his comments and then explained to Mr. Simpson
that the prudency study made relative to the River Bend Facility excluded only
parts of the facility that the prudency experts felt were unnecessary. It is
the prudency experts' feelings that certain items pertaining to the River Bend
Facility were unnecessary and that the cost should not be transferred back to
the cities. He further explained that it was only these items that are proposed
to be excluded, not the whole River Bend Facility, and that the City Council
did have to consider the testimony presented by these experts.
Mr. Sanderson, City Attorney, added that the prudency experts, O'Brien - Kreitzberg,
were not only hired by the cities but also by the Texas Attorney General, Office
of Public Utility Council and by State agencies.
Mayor Nagel then asked for any other questions and /or comments.
Ms. Sue Guidry, 2701 Twin City Highway, Port Arthur, a two -year employee of
Gulf States Utilities Company stated that she has been following the cases
relative to the rate increase request and the River Bend Facility. Ms. Guidry
stated that she felt that Gulf States Utilities did not consider only what was
best for that Company, but what was best for their customers. Ms. Guidry said
that she believed that the experts with O'Brien - Kreitzberg were "hatchet -men"
and that the study made by Gulf States Utilities Company's experts was closer
to the facts. Ms. Guidry told the Council that it did not seem fair to her that '
authorities who oversee the rates of a utility company always wanted the absolute
lowest rates to be charged.
Mayor Nagel thanked Ms. Guidry for her comments.
There being no further questions or comments, the Public Hearing adjourned at
7:10 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve Ordinance
No. 386 setting rates to be charged by Gulf States Utilities Company in the City
of Nederland, Texas and providing schedules, conditions and a repealing clause
of conflicting ordinance. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, asked the Council to table the request for payment
to Mr. Butler and Mr. Pous because the bill submitted had not been pro -rated as
to each cities' share.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table making payment
to Mr. Don Butler and Mr. Jack Pous for services rendered in connection with
the Gulf States Utilities Company interim rate case due to the City's pro -rated
share not being split from the total bill submitted. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that the Courtney House
Apartments on Nederland Avenue would be designating approximately 10 -12 more
units as Section 8 units. There are currently 24 units now designated Section
8 housing.
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2. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that the wastewater plant
had been finaled and that the painting was going to be done in- house.
3. Mr. Nugent reported that the fence along the drainage ditch on Hardy Avenue
was in terrible shape. Mr. McDaniel reported that he would be getting in
touch with the Drainage District concerning this matter now that the City
has had the opportunity to clean up around the City property.
4. Mayor Nagel then reminded every one that Wednesday, March 18 was "Go Texan Day"
and that the promenade would begin at 5:30 p.m. to officially open the
Heritage Festival Carnival.
5. Mayor Nagel informed the other Councilmembers that a Regional Planning Commission
meeting would be held Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Beaumont Council
Chambers.
Mayor Nagel thanked everyone for attending the Public Hearing.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. March 24, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. Homer E. Nagel, Mr. Robert D. Sawyer, Mr. Michael R.
Bourque and Mr. Richard "Dick" A. Nugent. Mr. Tom E. Lee, Jr. was absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the special meeting of March 17, 1987. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel welcomed Mrs. Carriker along with a government class from Nederland
High School and a scout group from the First Methodist Church.
Chief Neal presented a copy of the 1986 Annual Police Report to the Mayor, Council
and City Manager and gave a brief overview of the report.
Councilman Bourque stated that it has come to his attention that 27th Street
@ Avenue H, again this year, is the scene of the most accidents in Nederland.
This same corner was also the scene for the most accidents during the past two
years. Mr. Bourque stated that his main concern was for the children attending
Hillcrest Elementary School located on the corner of 27th Street @ Avenue H.
Chief Neal assured Councilman Bourque that everything possible was being done
for the protection of the children attending the school including a school guard
to help direct traffic and to help children cross the street. He also pointed '
out to Councilman Bourque that a study had been made concerning the time of day
these accidents were occuring and it was his understanding that most accidents
occurred after school hours when there were no children present.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, suggested to Chief Neal that he and his staff
prepare a study concerning the exact time of day these accidents were occurring
along with comparative figures relative to these accidents for 1984 and 1985
and to report back to the Council.
Mayor Nagel presented Mrs. Wessie Wilson with a Proclamation declaring April 5 -11,
1987 as "Week of the Young Child" and urging all citizens to support and encourage
all agencies working for the well -being of young children in our city.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve the Proclamation
declaring April 5 -11, 1987 as "Week of the Young Child" and urging all citizens
to support and encourage all agencies working for the well -being of young children
in our city. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel asked Howard McDaniel, City Manager, to read aloud a proposed resolution
supporting the location of the Superconducting Super Collider (SSC) at the Houston -
Beaumont Site.
After the resolution was read, Mayor Nagel gave an overview of the SSC project
and stated that the creation of jobs was the City's main concern with wanting
to attract the SSC to Southeast Texas.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve the resolution
supporting the location of the Superconducting Super Collider at the Houston - Beaumont
site. All Voted Aye.
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Howard McDaniel, City Manager, recommended to the Council that the City pay utilities
not to exceed $2,000 for Nederland Babe Ruth ballpark for the 1987 season adding
that this item is a yearly routine item.
Councilman Bourque reported that he has received complaints from members of the
Hillcrest Baptist Church relative to ball games being played on Wednesday nights.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, stated that there was no stipulation in the contract
between the City and Nederland Babe Ruth relative to this complaint and that
the problem would have to be worked out between Nederland Babe Ruth and Hillcrest
Baptist Church.
Councilman Sawyer asked if the drainage problem at the Little League field had
been resolved.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, explained to Councilman Sawyer that contact has
been made between the City and the liason for the Little League but nothing has
been settled.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, recommended payment of the second billing presented
by Mr. Don Butler and Mr. Jack Pous in the amount of $2,055.24 ($742 prorated
to Mr. Butler and $1,313 prorated to Mr. Pous) for attorney's fees and consultant's
fees relative to Gulf States Utilities interim rate case.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve payment
to Mr. Don Butler and Mr. Jack Pous in the amount of $2,055.24 ($742 prorated
to Mr. Butler and $1,313 prorated to Mr. Pous) for attorney's fees and consultant's
fees relative to the Gulf States Utilities interim rate case. All Voted Aye.
' A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Nugent questioned whether or not it would be possible for the
City to place a stop sign at the driveway exiting Budget- Rent -A -Car onto
Highway 69. Councilman Nugent explained that cars exiting the driveway
onto Highway 69 drove at high rates of speed, not watching for oncoming
traffic. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, stated that the City would
check into this matter and would contact the Highway Department to apprise
them of this situation.
2. Councilman Bourque commended the City Manager and city staff on the fine
job done by city employees during the Heritage Festival.
3. Chief Neal reported to the Council that he and his staff was ready to present
information concerning accidents on 27th Street @ Avenue H. He reported
that there were approximately the same amount of accidents in 1984, 1985
and in 1986 but that most of the accidents occurred from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
He reported that the cause of most accidents were "failure to yield right -of-
way" with cars making right -hand turns onto Avenue H from 27th Street and
that most of the accidents occurred in clear weather on dry roads.
4. A retirement reception will be held for Mr. C. R. Nash, City Manager of Bridge
City, Tuesday, March 31, 1987,
5. Mayor Nagel asked for any questions or comments from the audience. Several
students questioned and /or commented on portable signs obstructing view at
various locations throughout the city and on ditches along Spurlock Road.
6. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reported to the Council that the Mid - County
Municipal League Advisory Committee has completed its interviews and is
prepared to recommend to the League the employment of Triangle Engineers and
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Constructors to conduct a feasibility study for an alternate solid waste disposal
method. Mr. McDaniel further informed the Council that a meeting of the Mid
County Municipal League will be held after the April 4 elections.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Chris Serres City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M.
April 7, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. Homer E. Nagel, Mr. Robert D. Sawyer, Mr. Tom E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. Michael R. Bourque and Mr. Richard A. Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the meeting of March 24, 1987. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel welcomed Danny Walley, Government student from Lamar University
and Paul Christian, Boy Scout Explorer, 109. Mr. Christian is working towards
his merit badge.
Mrs. Luetta Powell, Election Judge, presented the Council with the returns from
the April 4, 1987 election. Mrs. Powell informed the Council that there were
120 votes cast all total with 15 votes cast during absentee voting and 105 votes
cast during the regular election. Mrs. Powell added that Robert Sawyer, Council-
man Ward I received 107 votes and Michael Bourque, Councilman Ward III received
111 votes.
Mayor Nagel thanked Mrs. Powell for presiding over the City Election again this
year and also commended her and all the election clerks on the good job they
do relative to the election each year.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to accept the election
returns as presented by Mrs. Luetta Powell, Election Judge. All Voted Aye.
Mrs. Chris Serres, City Secretary, swore in Mr. Robert Sawyer, Councilman Ward I
and Mr. Michael R. Bourque, Councilman Ward III.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize payment
to the election officials in accordance with State Statutes Article 3.08, election
code as follows: Mrs. Luetta Powell - $92.50; Mrs. Shirley Spittler - $67.50;
Mrs. Winifred Morgan - $67.50; and Mrs. Gladys Weaver - $67.50. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel read a Proclamation declaring April 25, 1987 as "Senator Carl Parker
Day" in the City of Nederland. Senator Parker will be declared "Governor For
The Day" on April 25, 1987 due to the Governor and Lt. Governor being out of
the State on that day.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the Proclamation
declaring April 25, 1987 as "Senator Carl Parker Day" in the City of Nederland.
All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council on the Amendment to Ordinance
No. 164, setting regular Council Meeting dates from April 28, 1987 through April
12, 1988 stating that this item is a yearly routine item.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nugent to approve the Amendment
to Ordinance No. 164 setting regular Council Meeting dates from April 28, 1987
through April 12, 1988. All Voted Aye.
1 O inutes Continued, April 7, 1987
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Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that a map was placed in
their folders highlighting streets that are being proposed for the 1987 street
overlay program which amounts to approximately 2.9 miles of overlay. This program
is in addition to the rehabilitation and inverted penetration that has been
put on the streets. Mr. McDaniel also informed the Council that the City of
Port Neches has scheduled its street program beginning at approximately the
same time as Nederland's program and that because the overlay process was an
expensive process, the two Cities felt that it might be possible to get a better
unit price with more volume and are asking permission to advertise for bids
jointly.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to authorize the advertisement
for bids to be received May 12, 1987 at 3:00 p.m. for the street overlay program
in the Cities of Nederland and Port Neches. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize payment
of the bills for the month of March. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Bourque expressed to the Mayor and other Councilmembers that
he enjoyed the past two years serving as a Councilmember for the City of
Nederland and that he was looking forward to the upcoming two years.
2. Councilman Sawyer stated that his feelings were mutual and that he also was looking
forward to the next two years. '
3. Mayor Nagel inquired as to why the D. Bob Henson Memorial Library lending
policy was not placed on the agenda as indicated earlier. Howard McDaniel,
City Manager, responded to Mayor Nagel's inquiry stating that the reason
was that concern had been expressed by a Councilmember over the policy stating
that free service would be available to any Jefferson County resident and
that the library staff was attempting to modify the policy to provide an
equitable alternative that would reach as many people as possible without
placing an undue burden on the Nederland residents who were paying for the
service through their tax dollars. Councilman Nugent asked the City Manager
to attempt to work out a reciprocity agreement with the Beaumont and Port
Arthur Libraries that charge Nederland residents $15 per year to utilize
their services. The City Manager was also asked to determine the philosophy
behind the charges of those two libraries. The City Manager stated that
he would report back to the Council concerning these two items at a later
date.
4. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that a letter had been
received from Royal Insurance Company, our insurance carrier, advising that
damages relating to the April 23, 1983 accident which occurred on the South
end of 27th Street while under construction, may exceed the $300,000 liability
limit of the City. It is the consensus of Mr. McDaniel and City Attorney,
Smokey Sanderson, that the City should not, at this time, hire outside legal
council to defend us in the event that actual damages do exceed the $300,000
limit. Mr. Sanderson told the Council that the letter from the Insurance
Company was a routine notice required under the State insurance law and
that the primary defendants in the case are the insurers of the contractor,
subcontractor and the engineer which further negates the need at this time
to hire legal council.
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5. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that he, John Bernard
and Will Larrain met with the State Water Commission this past week at the
request of the Commission. The Commission explained that they were concerned
with the flow through the City's wastewater treatment plant during heavy rains.
The Commission further stated that the guidelines are becoming more and more
stringent with regards to the treatment of wastewater. Mr. McDaniel explained
that the wastewater treatment plant was designed to meet the guidelines, however,
the City's permit is more restrictive than the capacity of the plant. He
informed the Commission that the City would make application to change the
limits of the permit to be more in keeping with the capacity of the plant.
The Water Commission indicated that the City should make application, but
that changing the limits of the permit alone would not be acceptable. They
indicated that the City would have to do more than submit an application
because the permitting division might not look favorable on the application.
The Commission suggested that the City look at the infiltration through service
lines on individual services. Mr. McDaniel told the Council that, before
the end of this month, he had to send a letter to the Water Commission outlining
a tentative approach that is going to be taken regarding this matter.
Mr. McDaniel told the Council that the City had two options: 1. To expand
the capacity of the treatment plant which would be costly to everyone involved;
2. To send out notices to property owners with regard to the situation the
City is facing and asking them to voluntarily begin to repair or replace their
service lines. To do this, the City would have to establish a method to insure
compliance with this request. Mr. McDaniel asked for the Council's consideration
of sending a letter giving a certain period of time to correct the infiltration
problem and if the problem was not corrected in that period of time, an ordinance
would have to be passed to allow the City to do the service line work and
then back - charge the customer on his monthly bill until the amount is paid
off. The Council directed Mr. McDaniel to notify the State that the City
is going to submit an application for additional flow and in addition to sub-
mitting the application, the City is going to begin notifying customers who
are known to have infiltration problems asking them to resolve these problems
voluntarily. If the customers do not comply voluntarily, the City will pass
an Ordinance allowing the City to correct these problems.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, asked permission to advertise immediately for
a new garbage truck. It was planned, at the time the automated garbage system
was bought, to begin replacing the system in 3} to 4 years. The system is
now at that point and more and more break -downs are being experienced on the
chassis. It is becoming very difficult to get replacement parts for the
International trucks and as a result the City operates at least one truck
short at all times. The Council gave authorization to advertise for a new
garbage truck. Mr. McDaniel stated that this item would be placed on the
April 28 agenda for ratification.
7. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, asked permission to hire Will Larrain, Professional
Engineer, on an hourly basis to assist the City staff with the preliminary
work to be done on 21st Street from Nederland Avenue to Avenue H. This work
was originally intended to be done in- house, however, the workload is very
heavy and the City does not have the staff to do all this work in- house.
Mr. McDaniel stated that the salary would be $20.00 per hour with the work
taking 3 to 4 months at the most. The Council approved hiring Will Larrain
to assist the City staff with this project. Mr. McDaniel stated that he would
also place this item on the next agenda for ratification.
8. A Mid - County Municipal League meeting will be held April 22 at 5:00 p.m.
at the Nederland City Office Building to review the recommendation of the
Solid Waste Supervisory Committee on the landfill feasibility study.
Minutes C6ntinued, April 7, 1987
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9. Knowles Funeral Home is asking permission again this year to close
Detroit Avenue between 12th and 13th Street for their annual Easter Egg
Hunt. The hunt will be held Saturday, April 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
until noon. The Council stated they had no objections to closing Detroit
for those hours.
10. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reminded the Council of Dick Culbertson's
bar -b -que to be held at the Brad Hall on April 19 and also "Carl Parker
Day" in Austin on April 25.
11. The annual Police Auction will be held April 7 beginning at 6:30 at the
City Service Center on Hardy Avenue.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
Homer E. Z r
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serr s, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. April 28, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. Homer E. Nagel, Mr. Robert D. Sawyer, Mr. Tom E. Lee,
Jr., Mr. Michael R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. "Dick" Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the April 7, 1987 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel welcomed Boy Scout Troop 113 to the Council Meeting.
Mayor Nagel presented a Proclamation to Mrs. Cynthia Hassel proclaiming May 2,
1987 as "St. Jude's Children's Hospital Day" in the City of Nederland.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the Proclamation
declaring May 2, 1987 as "St. Jude's Childrens Hospital Day" in the City of Nederland.
All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning emergency repairs
made to the sanitary sewer line on 27th Street between Detroit and Nederland
Avenues. He informed the Council that the 6 —inch line had collapsed about three
weeks ago thus warranting emergency repairs. Due to the urgency in getting
this line repaired, the decision to hire Eastwood Construction was made
administratively with the cost being $5,400 to repair this line.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to ratify the decision
to hire Eastwood Construction Company to make emergency repairs to the sanitary
sewer line on 27th Street between Detroit and Nederland Avenues and to approve
payment of $5,400 for the emergency repairs. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning alternative means
for solid waste disposal. Mr. McDaniel reminded the Council that approximately
eight to ten months ago the State Health Department, which regulates solid waste
disposal in the State of Texas, notified the City of the need to begin looking
for alternative methods of solid waste disposal. After this notification was
received, Mr. McDaniel approached the other entities in the Mid County Municipal
League concerning a feasibility study to determine whether or not there might
be some alternative method for the removal of solid waste. The Mid County
Municipal League appointed a Committee to solicit proposals and to make a
recommendation back to the League. Each governmental entity represented in the
League appointed two members from their respective governing body to serve on
the Committee. Mr. McDaniel informed the Council that the Committee received
thirteen responses to their request for proposals and interviewed eight of the
thirteen. The Committee unanimously felt that Triangle Engineers and Constructors
of Nederland was the firm best suited to perform the study. Mr. McDaniel
further stated that the Mid County Municipal League met last week and the Committee
made the recommendation to hire Triangle Engineers and Constructors to perform
this study. It was agreed, at this meeting, that each member go back to their
governing body and ask permission to enter into a contract with Triangle Engineers
and Constructors. The City of Nederland would actually be the contracting party
with Triangle Engineers in as much as the City of Nederland has the responsibility
for the operation of the landfill. The League also asked that Mr. McDaniel
Minutes Continued, April 28, 1987
C� negotiate with the Engineering Firm to try to reduce the fee of $35,000 that
was indicated in their proposal. Mr. McDaniel reported that he had talked to
the President of the Company concerning the fee. The President suggested that
rather than arbitrarily negotiate down the fee, the fee should be left at
$35,000 with the Engineers working very closely with the Committee and keeping
the Committee apprised of the progress of the study. The Engineers would attempt
to save money in the areas that do not appear to be feasible for a real detailed
analysis. Mr. McDaniel recommended that the Council authorize the Committee
to work very closely with the Engineers and to monitor expenses.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to authorize the City
of Nederland to participate in a waste -to- energy feasibility study through
the Mid County Municipal League to be conducted by Triangle Engineers and
Constructors and to authorize payment for this study not to exceed $35,000 contingent
upon the other entities in the Mid County Municipal League approving the same
contract. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning the construction
of 21st Street from Nederland Avenue to Avenue H. Mr. McDaniel reminded the
Council that this section of 21st Street was part of the 1977 Bond Issue. However,
due to inflation that has occurred between the time the bonds were authorized
and actually sold, the City does not have enough money to complete this section
out of the bond fund. Mr. McDaniel added that in order to maintain good faith
with the Public, he feels that it is necessary to use general fund revenues
to complete this project. He informed the Council that money was set aside
in this year's budget to begin the engineering and design of this section and
hopefully money will be available in next year's budget to get into the construction
phase of this project. He explained that the staff has asked Will Lorrain, P.E.,
to submit a proposal to provide the engineering services for this particular '
project. Mr. McDaniel then asked for authorization to hire Will Lorrain to
provide the engineering services for this section of 21st Street at a rate of
$20 per hour and added that he feels that the engineering services will be per-
formed well within the money budgeted for engineering and design.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nugent to authorize the City
to enter into an agreement with Will Larrain for engineering services in connection
with 21st Street paving from Nederland Avenue to Avenue H at a rate of $20 per
hour. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that the City had received
a letter dated April 12, 1987 from the First Presbyterian Church indicating
that the property located on 30th Street and Helena Avenue, which the City
now uses as a public park, is available for purchase and offered it to the
City as surplus property. Mr. McDaniel told the Council that the City does
not have money available to purchase the property. He added that the Church
stated that if the City was not interested in purchasing the property, they
would like to know of the City's intent to continue using the property. This property
would continue to be utilized as a public park on a month -to -month basis until
such time as the property is sold. Mr. McDaniel then ask for an indication from
the Council as to whether or not they would like to continue to use this property
as a public park.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to renew the agreement
between the First Presbyterian Church and the City of Nederland for the use of
the property located on 30th Street and Helena Avenue to be used as a public
park. All Voted Aye.
Minuted Continued, April 28, 1987
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that the City was having
difficulty in getting replacement parts for the International chassis and asked
for authorization to advertise for bids for two automated garbage trucks. Mr.
McDaniel added that he felt that the City could ask for immediate delivery on
one of the trucks with money being available in this year's garbage fund budget.
Money will be budgeted in the 1987 -88 budget for the other truck.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize advertisement
for bids to be received May 26, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. for two automated garbage trucks.
All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, asked permission to attend the T.C.M.A. Region
VI Annual Meeting at Columbia Lakes to be held May 8 -9, 1987 stating that due
to the Legislature being in session and there being several city - related items
being considered in Austin, he would like to attend this meeting. Mr. McDaniel
also informed the Council that he was going to be installed as President of
Region VI.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the City
Manager to attend the T.C.M.A. REgion VI Annual Meeting at Columbia Lakes, May
8 -9, 1987. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Lee to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Mayor and Councilmember Institute to be held in E1 Paso, June 26 -28, 1987.
2. "Mother -of- the - Year" award sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be
next Tuesday, May 5, 1987, in the Chamber of Commerce office. A Proclamation
will be issued and the City Council has been asked to have a representative
at this meeting to present the Proclamation.
3. Hazardous Waste luncheon to be held Tuesday, May 5, 1987.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chris Serres City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
'Homer E. Nagel, Mayo
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M.
May 12, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. Homer E. Nagel, Mr. Robert D. Sawyer, Mr. Tom E. Lee, Jr.,
Mr. Michael Ray Bourque and Mr. R. A. "Dick" Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the April 28, 1987 meeting. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table approving
a Proclamation declaring May 11 -17, 1987 "Extension Homemakers' Week" in the
City of Nederland. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for the asphalt overlay program for the Cities
of Nederland and Port Neches. The bids were then referred to the Staff for
tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Nagel presented Mrs. Barbara Clawson with a Proclamation declaring May 14,
1987 as "Barbara Clawson Day" in the City of Nederland in recognition of
Mrs. Clawson receiving the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award for 1987.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the Proclamation
declaring May 14, 1987 as "Barbara Clawson Day" in the City of Nederland in
recognition of Mrs. Clawson receiving the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award for
1987. All Voted Aye.
Received comments from Mr. Jim Weaver regarding the 1987 Summer Recreation Program.
Mr. Weaver reported to the Council that the schedule of events is basically
the same as last year with the exception of opening five campuses this year
as opposed to having only four opened last year. Mr. Weaver then gave a
brief overview of the activities planned for the 1987 Summer Recreation Program.
Mayor Nagel thanked Mr. Weaver for advising the Council as to the schedule of
activites and commended Mr. Weaver on the continued success of the Summer
Recreation Program.
Received comments from Mr. Gordon Bonner pertaining to ice cream truck vendors.
Mr. Bonner stated that he understood that the City Council had passed an ordinance
prohibiting ice cream truck vendors from operating within the city limits of
Nederland and requested to have this ordinance changed or to be granted a variance
to allow him to operate his truck in certain sections of Nederland.
Mayor Nagel explained to Mr. Bonner that it was his feeling that the risk
involved in allowing ice cream truck vendors to operate within the City of
Nederland was too great. Mayor Nagel further stated that he felt it would
endanger the lives of small children especially with the traffic flow through
and within the City of Nederland and that this safety factor is the reason for
prohibiting the ice cream truck vendors from operating in the City. The other
Councilmembers agreed with Mayor Nagel and stated that this Ordinance should
be left unchanged. Mayor Nagel then added that this ordinance was passed at
the request of the citizens of Nederland and that this ordinance will only be
changed at their request.
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A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table receiving
comments from Ruth Nichols, 116 3rd Street, pertaining to trash at 3rd Street
and Nederland Avenue. Mayor Nagel reported that the owners of the property
had begun cleaning the property to Mrs. Nichols' satisfaction.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, gave a brief overview concerning H.B. 1770 and
S.B. 1221 stating that the net effect of these two bills is to effectively remove
cities from the regulatory process relative to utility rates. In addition,
it would provide for construction work in progress to be passed on to the rate-
payers, fuel recovery items would be changed which would be contrary to the
cities 1983 legislative goal which was to avoid abuses of the automatic adjustment
for fuel and it would also force the cities to pay for representing the ratepayers
rather than billing the utility companies for cost incurred. Mr. Mc-
Daniel stated that he recommended approving the Resolution opposing H.B. 1770
and S.B. 1221.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve a Resolution
opposing the adoption of House Bill 1770 and Senate Bill 1221 which would remove
cities from the regulatory process relative to utility rates. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, gave a brief overview of the new water supply con-
tract with the Lower Neches Valley Authority. He explained that this is a two -year
contract and that the Lower Neches Valley Authority had experienced a reduction
in its natural gas costs and has passed this savings on to the City thus reducing
the rate from 7.150 per thousand gallons to 5.950 per thousand gallons. Mr. Mc-
Daniel then added that the contents of the contract were essentially the same
as the past contract and recommended approval of the new contract.
' A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve the new water
supply contract with the Lower Neches Valley Authority for a period of two years.
All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning an open meetings
conference being sponsored by the Attorney General and his staff. Mr. McDaniel
stated that there is always a considerable amount of confusion as to what the
Open Meetings and Open Records Acts cover and there are changes that have occurred
pertaining to both of these acts and felt that this conference would be beneficial
for he and the City Attorney to attend.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the
City Attorney and City Manager to attend the Open Meeting Conference in Austin
May 21 -22, 1987. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize payment
of the bills for the month of April. All Voted Aye.
The City Staff completed the tabulation of the bids received for the asphalt
overlay program and made recommendation that the bid be awarded to Clark Construction
in the amount of $219,995.00. The three low bids were as follows: Clark Construction -
$219,995.00; Tex Trac, Inc. - $236,220.76; Baytown Construction - $238,742.40.
A motion was made
by Mr.
Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to award the bid to
Clark Construction
in the
amount of $219,995.00 for the asphalt overlay program
for the Cities of
Nederland
and Port Neches contingent upon approval of the
Port Neches City
Council.
All Voted Aye.
A motion was made
by Mr.
Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating
to legal
and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
1 9 ® Minutes.Cbntinued, May 12, 1987
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Nugent reported that Mr. Herring on Hilldale Drive is having
trouble with the cut -off valve to his water meter and asked John Bernard,
Water Superintendent, to look into this matter.
2. Councilman Bourque reported that he had received complaints concerning a
water line that needed to be buried in the 700 Block of 11th Street.
3. Councilman Bourque also reported on a trip to Austin made by the City Manager,
Councilman Lee and himself to visit the Legislature. Councilman Bourque
reported that he appeared before the Committee on alcoholic beverages on
behalf of the City of Nederland. Representative Al Price introduced Bill 539
which would allow the governing body of a city to place liquor -by- the -drink
on the ballot. Councilman Bourque added that he did not know how effective
the City's presentation was and felt that the Committee was concerned regarding
different options this Bill will produce, but, that the Bill was referred to
a Sub - Committee. Councilman Bourque also commended Representative Collazo
on the outstanding manner in which he promoted this Bill.
Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. May 26, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mr. Homer E. Nagel, Mr. Robert D. Sawyer, Mr. Tom E. Lee,
Jr., Mr. Michael R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. "Dick" Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the May 12, 1987 minutes. All Voted Aye.
Opened and read bids received for two automated garbage trucks.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to refer the bids received
for two automated garbage trucks to the City Manager and staff for tabulation
and recommendation. All Voted Aye.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 70, applications for on- premise consumption of
alcoholic beverages were received.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Nagel to accept the application
for on- premise consumption from Mesquite Junction, 1807 Nederland Avenue. All
Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning infiltration inflow
into the sewer system. He explained that the City was approached by the Texas
Water Commission with regard to infiltration inflow in the sewer system. At
that time, he asked permission to apply for a new permit that would expand the
limits of the City's present collection and treatment system. Mr. McDaniel was
told that we could proceed with making application for a new permit but this
permit alone would not satisfy the Water Commission. The Commission indicated
that the City should begin identifying and correcting broken service lines that
were allowing the infiltration into the City mains and asked for a time -frame
in which we would begin this procedure. Mr. McDaniel told the Commission that
the City would begin sending letters on June 1 notifying customers whose lines
had been identified as being deteriorated. Mr. McDaniel then informed the Council
that the City has in excess of 700 sewer customers whose lines were identified
several years ago through smoke- testing. Mr. McDaniel told the Water Commission
that the test identifying the deteriorated lines was done several years ago and
that there were probably additional lines that were in need of repairs but the
Commission felt that it would be a good start and that the City should begin sending
letters notifying those customers already identified. Mr. Daniel explained to
the Commission that an extensive amount of research would be needed in order to
determine what course of action would be taken to try to remedy any problems that
were not voluntarily corrected by the citizens. He then informed the Council
that a letter has been prepared and a copy was placed in their file for consideration.
If everyone was in agreement with the contents and format of the letter, the staff
would like to begin sending out letters to the citizens informing them of possible
problems with their service lines and that they would have to be corrected.
Mr. McDaniel stated that he would then like to call a Public Hearing for June 23
at 6:30 p.m. to hear the citizens comments and /or suggestions as to how the City
might go about getting these repairs made. One possible remedy is a surcharge
placed on sewer customers' whose line has been identified as being deteriorated
until such time as the line is repaired.
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After a full discussion, a motion was made Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer
to call a Public Hearing for June 23, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
to receive comments from citizens regarding a proposed surcharge on sewer customers'
deteriorated sewer lines. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council regarding the concern that
has been expressed among elected officials as well as appointed staff members
over the endless process involved in dealing with the ongoing rate increase re-
quest made by Gulf States Utilities. A Committee, made up primarily of city
managers, met during the last few months to look at alternatives to the present
approach now being taken by cities relative to this matter. The Committee
recommended that rate experts be interviewed and one selected that has the
wherewithal to look at the situation and to develop some alternatives and give
the cities some ideas as to different approaches that might be taken in dealing
with this situation. If all cities in the Gulf States Utilities' Texas system
were to participate and share the cost of this study equally, the City of Nederland's
prorated share would be approximately $2,500. However, it is anticipated that
some of the smaller cities will not be able to participate, thus the City of Nederland's
share may be as much as $3,000. Mr. McDaniel stated that it is his recommendation
that the Council authorize such a study contingent upon a significant number of
cities participating in the study and to authorize payment for the study up to
$3,000.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to approve a Resolution
authorizing the City of Nederland to participate in the Gulf States Utilities'
Texas service area study to explore options for a long -range solution to ongoing
rate increase requests and escalating electric costs and to authorize payment
of this study not to exceed $3,000. All Voted Aye.
Dave Perrell with Klotz Associates, Inc. gave an overview relative to Change Order '
No. 4 in the amount of $12,656.54. Mr. Perrell stated that this change order
involved eight items that were outstanding. With the inclusion of this change
order, the adjusted contract price is $2,765,248.54 which reflects a $55,000
increase in the total contract price since the contract was signed.
After a full discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel
to approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $12,656.54 to G. R. Grier, Job
No. 3W17D, Nederland Wastewater Treatment Plant. All Voted Aye.
Dave Perrell then informed that the Council that Estimate No. 23 was a final
estimate which reflects a total of $2,765,248.54. Previous payment already made
to the contractor amounts to $2,678,492.70. The amount now due for final payment
is $86,755.84.
A motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to approve payment of
Estimate No. 23 and Final in the amount of $86,755.84 to G. R. Grier, Job No.
3W17D, Nederland Wastewater Treatment Plant. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Bourque reported a large pot hole on 20th Street near Helena Avenue.
2. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reminded Councilmembers of the Mayor and Council -
members Conference to be held in E1 Paso, June 26 -28, 1987.
Minutes Continued, May 26 1987
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres; City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Omer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. June 9, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mr. Homer E. Nagel, Mr. Robert D. Sawyer, Mr. Tom E. Lee,
Jr., Mr. Michael R. Bourque and Mr. R. A. "Dick" Nugent.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Bourque to approve the minutes
of the May 26, 1987 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel read a Proclamation declaring June 7 -13, 1987 as "Safe Boating Week,"
urging each and every citizen to observe water and boating safety rules and
promote safety and accident prevention behavior on the water.
A motion was made by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the Proclamation
declaring June 7 -13, 1987 as "Safe Boating Week" in the City of Nederland. All
Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning the Staff's recommenda-
tion to award the bids for two (2) automated garbage trucks to the second low
bidder. Mr. McDaniel explained that the low bid was for an International Harvester
chassis and that the City presently owns five of the International Harvester
vehicles and is having difficulty in getting replacement parts for these vehicles.
It is this reason that the City was forced to take bids earlier than previously
anticipated. Mr. McDaniel said that he felt it would be in the best interest ,
of the organization and the citizens to get a different type of vehicle that
could be better maintained and stated that the staff's recommendation is to
award the bid to the second low bidder, Rand Automated Compaction Systems, in
the amount of $192,172.10. Mr. McDaniel then added that one of the vehicles
is a demonstrator model and would be available for delivery within a few weeks.
After a full discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mr. Nagel
to award the bid for two (2) automated garbage trucks to the second low bidder,
Rand Automated Compaction Systems, in the amount of $192,172.10. All Voted
Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reported to the Council that for quite some time
there has been a need within the organization to provide some type of counseling
service for employees who are experiencing marital, financial, legal or chemical
dependency related problems. He told the Council that he has spoken with several
different providers over the past two or three years and has finally decided
to make a recommendation to the Council based on a presentation made to the
staff by the Beaumont Neurological Hospital. Under the terms of the agreement,
the Beaumont Neurological Hospital would provide supervisory training in identifying
potential problems among the employee work force instructing the supervisor
as to how to deal with the problems and would provide up to three counseling
sessions for the employee and /or the employee's family for a cost of $1,800
per year. Mr. McDaniel then explained that if additional treatment was necessary
it would become the responsibility of the employee and the City's group insurance
carrier to pay for the remainder of the service. He added that the initial
screening would be done by the Beaumont Neurological Hospital but, once a problem
is identified, the employee would be given the option of going to any provider
institution he or she chooses.
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Mayor Nagel added that the contract did contain a confidentiality clause and
that anyone choosing to seek help through this program would be protected under
this clause.
Mr. McDaniel stated that he would be kept apprised as to the employee's progress
only if the City referred the employee to the program due to drug or alcohol
dependency that is affecting his work. He added that if an employee was referred
.and a problem identified, yet the employee chose not to avail himself to this
program, his job would then be terminated. Mr. McDaniel also stated that he
felt that with all of the legislation at the national level regarding chemical
abuse, the City would be in a much better position to deal with the problem
if we first make a program available and let the employees know that we are
trying to assist them in dealing with whatever problem they may have. If they
choose not to take advantage of this program, however, the City can take whatever
action necessary.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourque and seconded by Mr. Sawyer to accept the consulting
services agreement with the Beaumont Neurological Hospital for the employee
assistance program with the cost being $1,800 per year. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, briefed the Council concerning the request to
hire an engineer to conduct an annexation survey. He reported that the City
has approximately 267 acres in the marsh adjacent to the landfill site that
has not been encumbered in any way and the City has very little control concerning
trespassing or illegal activities since the property falls in the jurisdiction
of the Jefferson County Sheriff. He stated that for this reason he would like
to look at the possibility of bringing this land into the city limits and to
possibly use this annexation as a jumping off point if any additional annexation
' becomes necessary subsequent to this one. He stated that although there are
no immediate plans to annex any populated areas, it may be that, as part of
our housekeeping efforts, we will want to tie up this land within our extraterritorial
jurisdiction. Also he would like permission to begin discussing an annexation
survey with an engineer, preferably Klotz and Associates, Inc. He feels that
since they have previously done work on annexation for the City and have all
of the records, they will probably be able to conduct this type of work more
expeditiously and hopefully at a lower cost than someone coming in from the
outside. He told the Council that he would like to have the opportunity to
negotiate an agreement with Klotz and Associates and that he would report back
to the Council for final approval of the contract and cost- of the survey.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Nagel to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate an agreement with Klotz and Associates to conduct an annexa-
tion survey and to report back to the Council for final approval of the agreement
and cost of the survey. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reported to the Council that, although this meeting
was not a budgeted meeting, there are funds available to send the City Attorney
to the Bar Association Meeting in Corpus Christi. Mr. McDaniel recommended
sending the City Attorney to this meeting as it is a requirement that attorneys
attend a certain number of these meetings each year to keep their license.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize
Mr. W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney, to attend the Bar Association Meeting in
Corpus Christi, Texas June 10 -12, 1987. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Bourque to authorize the
payment of the bills for the month of May. All Voted Aye.
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A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel was informed by the City Attorney that Mr. G. R. Grier, Contractor,
and Mr. Bill Andrews, Attorney, wished to speak with the Council concerning
work done to the City of Nederland sewer plant.
Mayor Nagel explained to Mr. Grier and Mr. Andrews that the Council would be
glad to hear their comments, but, due to the Open Meetings requirement that
agenda items be posted for 72 hours, they could not take any action at this
meeting.
Mr. Andrews stated that he was aware of these requirements but requested to
be heard by the Council. Mr. Andrews stated that his client submitted claims
for payment in December of 1986 to the City's engineer who has not yet rendered
a final decision on these claims. Mr. Grier has, however, been given a final
payment check in the amount of approximately $87,000 which includes his retainer
fee and a change order. Mr. Andrews stated that due to contract provisions,
his client could not cash his final payment check without giving up his claim
against the City of Nederland for payment of the claims submitted back in
December. Mr. Andrews stated that he felt this was an unjust burden placed
on his client and asked that the Council waive the clause in the contract pro-
hibiting his client from cashing his final payment check without giving up
his claim against the City.
Mayor Nagel informed Mr. Andrews that the City's engineers presented a final
claim that contained a few change orders to the City Council this past month,
convincing the Council that this claim was a final claim. He stated that it
was his feeling that if Mr. Grier felt he was owed more money, Mr. Grier should ,
have submitted a claim at the time the work was performed, not six months later.
Mr. Andrews stated that this was in fact the problem. His client did submit
the claim in a timely manner, but the City's engineers failed to make the Council
aware of the claim at the time it was submitted.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, stated that he was informed of the outstanding
claims in the Fall of 1986. He was not, however, made aware as to the sequence
in which the costs were incurred. Mr. McDaniel added that the total cost presented
to him was an accumulation of claims.
After a full discussion concerning the claims, it was decided that the City
Manager, City Attorney, City Engineers, Mr. Grier and Mr. Andrews would schedule
a meeting to resolve this matter and to report back to the Council with a recommenda-
tion.
Mr. Andrews requested to have this matter placed on the next agenda.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Nugent asked whether the City Manager has talked with Pass
Petroleum concerning the leasing of the City property. Mr. McDaniel
reported that he has talked with two different gentlemen concerning
this matter and they indicated that everything was fine.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. June 23, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Homer E. Nagel, Councilman Robert D. Sawyer, Council-
man Tom E. Lee, Jr., Councilman Michael R. Bourque and Councilman R. A. "Dick"
Nugent.
A motion was made by Councilman Nugent and seconded by Councilman Bourque to
approve the minutes of the June 9, 1987 meeting. All Voted aye.
Mayor Nagel called a Public Hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of
receiving comments from citizens regarding the repair of sewer customers'
deteriorated sewer lines. He thanked everyone in attendance and then called
on the City Manager to give a brief overview as to the reasons the City is
having to ask its citizens to repair their deteriorated sewer lines.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, asked John Bernard, Wastewater Superintendent,
to give the overview stating that Mr. Bernard has worked on this project since
the time of inception and could bring everyone up to date on the chronology of
the events.
John Bernard, Wastewater Superintendent, reported that in 1977 -1978 the City
began an E.P.A. project which was to be 75% funded. The project entailed the
rehabilitation of all lines in the City either by line replacement, new lines, ,
point repair or slip- lining. One requirement set out by the Texas Water Commission,
Enforcement Branch on the E.P.A. project, was an infiltration inflow study to
determine the amount of rain or surface water that was being allowed to infiltrate
through deteriorated sewer liens. The study was performed with the use of smoke -
testing, which revealed 750 deteriorated sewer lines throughout the City. Mr.
Bernard went on to explain that, at the present time, our daily permitted maximum
average is 3.0 million gallons per day and this average is easily exceeded during
periods of heavy rain. On April 1, at a meeting called by the Texas Water Commission,
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, and John Bernard requested permission to apply
for a permit that would allow an increase in the daily permitted maximum from
3.0 to 3.8 million gallons per day, adding that the wastewater treatment plant
had the capacity for such an increase. They were then informed that the City
could apply for a new permit, but that would not satisfy the infiltration problem
the City is now experiencing. The City Manager and Wastewater Superintendent
were then informed that the City must take definite action toward having the
deteriorated lines repaired and asked for specific dates as to when customers
would be notified of their deteriorated lines and when the City Council would
hold a Public Hearing relative to the repair of these lines. John Bernard stated
that the City has complied with all of the T.W.C.'s requests to date.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, added that photographs were taken of the 750
deteriorated sewer lines identified in 1977 or 1978 through smoke - testing and
a file was maintained on these lines. The point at which the smoke was coming
through the ground was circled on the photographs. He went on to explain that
the grant was for the City to repair public lines and to expand the treatment
plant to such a capacity as to take care of the expected daily flow through the
plant. However, as a stipulation of the grant, the E.P.A. stated that if, after
all the rehabilitation work was completed, there was still significant infiltration
inflow into the system, the City would be expected to contact those persons whose
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lines have been identified as being deteriorated and to have those customers
repair their lines. Mr. McDaniel explained that the City had not addressed
this problem before this time because it was their hope that, after completing
the rehabilitation on the public lines and expansion of the sewer plant, there
would be no need to address the individual customer's service line stipulation.
However, at the April 1 meeting, the Texas Water Commission reported that, although
the City had completed the rehabilitation of public lines and the plant renovation,
the capacity that was running through the plant was still more than the limits
the T.W.C. would allow. The City Manager informed the T.W.C. that the plant
was physically able to treat more wastewater than what the permit calls for.
The Texas Water Commission told the City Manager and Wastewater Superintendent
that the City could apply to have the City's permit increased so that it would
correspond with the physical capacity of the plant. However, the individual
customer's service line repairs must be addressed. The T.W.C. then asked for
a specific time -table as to what the City planned to do and when the City would
begin addressing this problem. The City Manager indicated to the T.W.C. that
the City would start by pulling the files of the 750 known deteriorated sewer
lines and would begin notifying those customers of the need to have these lines
repaired. Mr. McDaniel then explained that the main reason for the Public
Hearing was to get the citizens' input and suggestions as to what method the
City should apply to make sure these lines are repaired and in turn to inform
the citizens of what method the staff has been considering to ensure that compliance
in accordance with the grant is carried out and that the individual service
lines are repaired. He added that so far the City is receiving a lot of
voluntary compliance and hoped that this voluntary compliance would continue.
However, if the City does not get voluntary compliance from everyone notified,
the City will have to initiate some action where the City either repairs the
individual's line and back - charges the customer on their water and sewer bill
' or will have to apply a surcharge to the customer's monthly bill until such
time as the deficient line is corrected. Some action must be taken by the City
to show the State and Federal Government that the City is working toward fulfilling
the requirements of the grant. He then stated that the staff would answer any
questions at this time.
Mayor Nagel asked for questions and /or comments from the audience.
There were several questions from the audience concerning the accuracy of the
test, the time limit that would be placed on the individuals to have their lines
repaired, requirements and costs of permits, and availability of photographs.
Mayor Nagel informed the citizens that the individuals would have a time limit
but did not know at this time exactly how long the T.W.C. would give the City
to have these repairs made. He then went on to explain that the proposal being
made by the City to ensure that all sewer lines are repaired is, for those
customers who do not voluntarily repair their line, to add a surcharge to the
sewer bill until such time as the line is repaired.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, responded to the question regarding the time
frame in which the lines must be repaired by adding that the T.W.C. asked the
City to stage the process. They first wanted to know when the City would
begin notifying the customers of the need to repair their lines. The City
Manager informed the T.W.C. that letters would be mailed June 1 notifying
customers of their deficient lines. The T.W.C. then asked for the date of the
Public Hearing and asked for results of the Public Hearing. Mr. McDaniel stated
that the City would apprise the T.W.C. of the comments and discussion that took
place during the Public Hearing. He said that it was his feeling that the T.W.C.'s
next request would probably be for a time -table the City has set up for compliance
with the requirements. Mr. McDaniel stated that the City would try to get as
much time as possible, but could not predict what the T.W.C. will all at this
time.
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A suggestion
was made that the city waive the permit fee
for those individuals
whose lines
have been identified through the smoke -tests
to help alleviate some
of the costs
these individuals will experience.
Mayor Nagel
thanked the gentleman for his suggestion and
stated that it may be
possible to
waive the permit fee. He went on to explain
that, even if the fee
was waived,
those individuals would still need to take out
a permit so the City
would have a
record of the line being repaired.
Mayor Nagel then asked for comments concerning the staff's suggestion that a
surcharge be placed on each customer's water and sewer bill who would not voluntarily
repair their line, stating that the fee would be $15.00 per month until such
time as the line is repaired. He further stated that $15.00 per month is the
total cost to the City of Nederland to treat the extra water being allowed to
infiltrate through the 750 deteriorated sewer lines. He also asked for the
Councilmembers' feelings on waiving the permit fee for the 750 customers whose
lines have been identified as being deteriorated, stating that he felt this was
a reasonable request.
The Councilmembers stated that they were in favor of waiving the permit fee and
also felt that this was a reasonable request.
Mayor Nagel then informed the citizens that they would be receiving more informa-
tion regarding this matter and stated that this meeting was to inform the citizens
what the City's tentative plans were and to receive suggestions from everyone
in attendance.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Councilman Nugent to table re- '
ceiving comments from representatives of Grier Construction relative to the waste-
water treatment plant project. Mr. Grier called and stated that he and his
attorney would not be attending the meeting. All Voted Aye.
A motion was made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Mayor Nagel to appoint City
officials in accordance with the City Charter from July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988
as follows: Mrs. Chris Serres, City Secretary /Tax Assessor /Collector; J. B.
McKinney, City Treasurer; Billy Neal, Police Chief; Mike Lovelady, Fire Chief/
Fire Marshal; Melvin Franks, City Judge; and W. E. Sanderson, City Attorney;
and to appoint Emergency Management Officials in accordance with Ordinance No.
187 as follows: Jerry McNeill, Emergency Management Coordinator and Bill Neal,
Assistant Coordinator. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel commended City officials for their performance during the past year
and for their dedication to the City.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that the Police Department
has recommended the approval of the application for "on premise" consumption
of alcoholic beverages made by Mesquite Junction.
A motion was made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Bourque to approve
the application submitted by Mesquite Junction for "on premise" consumption of
alcoholic beverages in accordance with Ordinance No. 70. All Voted Aye.
The regular Council Meeting was recessed at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting
an Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Nagel called the regular Council Meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Nagel and seconded by Mr. Nugent to table the Executive
Session relating to legal and personnel matters.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Bourque reported that it has been brought to his attention that
the corner of Boston Avenue @ 3rd Street is a potential traffic problem and
asked the staff to look into this matter.
2. Councilman Sawyer reported that grass needs to be mowed at various locations
throughout the City. Two locations in particular are 611 10th Street and
510 11th Street (11th Street @ Detroit Avenue). Also, he reported that there
is a house that is about to collapse located in the 700 Block of 10th Street.
3. Councilman Lee commended the staff on the street program.
4. Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that the street overlay
surface was not as smooth as the staff hoped it would be, but that the staff
did the best they could.
5. Mr. McDaniel reminded the Councilmembers that a T.M.L. Region XVI Meeting
will be held Thursday, July 16, in the Groves Activity Center and that
they will need to R.S.V.P. by July 1.
6. Mr. McDaniel informed the Councilmembers that B.F.I. has bought Superior
Street Sweeping Services who currently holds the contract with the City
to sweep the streets. The monthly fee will remain the same and the staff
anticipates no problems.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
'omer E. Nagel, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Chris Serres, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:00 P.M. July 14, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 3:00 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Homer E. Nagel, Councilman Robert D. Sawyer, Council-
man Michael R. Bourque and Councilman R. A. "Dick" Nugent. Councilman Tom E.
Lee, Jr. was absent.
A motion was made by Councilman Nugent and seconded by Councilman Bourque to
approve the minutes of the June 23, 1987 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mrs. Betty Dixon, with the Chamber of Commerce, gave the 1987 Tourism Report
to the City Council. Mrs. Dixon reported that Nederland, Port Neches and Groves
Chambers of Commerce, working with the Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau,
initiated a key -to -area brochure. The guide contains information concerning
fishing, pleasure cruises, hunting, camping, public parks, golfing and tennis,
festivals, miscellaneous events, night life, museums, history of each city,
hotel /motels, RV parks, shopping malls and a map of participating restaurants.
Mrs. Dixon also reported the advertisement of both the French Museum and Windmill
Museum is being continued in the East Texas Vacation Guide with a map. Registered
visitors to the Windmill Museum and French Museum totaled 8,758 persons involving
11 countries and 40 states and that planned bus tours through the City totaled
19. Mrs. Dixon then commended the Nederland Historical Society for there help
in assisting with the bus tours during the week days and reported that this
Society was instrumental in upgrading the appearance of the interior of both
museums. Mrs. Dixon added that money has been set aside to furnish the second
floor of the French Museum but artifacts of the 1700 era were extremely hard
to find. Mrs. Dixon then told the Council that the Community Tulip Garden in
Tex Ritter Park proved to be the most news worthy and brought visitors from
Southeast Texas as well as from Louisiana and Arkansas. Within two months after
the March Heritage festival, the original 46 tulip beds were reserved for 1988
and there are plans to enlarge the tulip beds this year. Mrs. Dixon then commended
all of the volunteers who dedicated their time and expenses in efforts to promote
both the museums. She stated that 101 people worked the Windmill Mobile Unit
to promote Nederland's Dutch culture and that Nederland was represented at nine
festivals this year, those being the Dogwood Festival in San Antonio, Texas
Rice Festival in Winnie, Dickens on the Strand in Galveston, Heritage Festival
and Polderfaire Arts & Crafts Show in Nederland and the Mardi Gras Festival
in Galveston.
Mayor Nagel thanked Mrs. Dixon for the 1987 Tourism Report.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, told the Council that the reason for requesting
an amendment to Ordinance No. 164, changing the August 11, 1987 City Council
meeting time from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., was due to a requirement set out in
the City Charter. He went on to explain that the charter requires that a Public
Hearing must be held before August 15 relative to the adoption of the budget.
Since the August 11 meeting is regularly scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m.,
permission is being asked to amend Ordinance No. 164 in order to alleviate
the problem of having to meet twice on this scheduled meeting date and also
to allow more citizens the opportunity to attend the meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Sawyer and seconded by Councilman Bourque to
approve the amendment to Ordinance No. 164 changing the August 11, 1987 City
Council meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All Voted Aye.
July 14, 1i0/
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, gave an overview of the 1987 -1988 budget. He 2 0
told the Council that this year's budget presented a challenge, with the needs
being what seemed to be unlimited and resources being limited, but, he did feel
that this budget is the culmination of what is determined to be the most cost
effective use of the City's funds along with the goals and direction that the
City proposed to follow in fiscal 1987 -1988. The City Manager stated that,
as in the past, the largest budget expenditure is the General Fund Debt Require-
ment in the amount of $1,361,000 which is, however, a decrease of $34,000 less
than in fiscal 1986 -1987. He then told the Council the ratio of debt to operations
is becoming a little more comfortable for the City to live with, adding that
the City's bonded indebtedness no longer exceeds our general operating expenses.
The City Manager told the Council that also proposed in this budget was the
street rehabilitation overlay program at a cost of $290,000 which includes the
overlay of the employee parking lot behind City Hall, the painting of the
Canal Street water storage tank at an estimated cost of $55,000 and for the
first time, money is allocated for Gulf States Utilities rate case expenses.
Mr. McDaniel explained that, in the past, the City was reimbursed by Gulf States
as expenses were incurred. However, a change in company policy which delays
payment until the conclusion of a rate case has made necessary the creation
of this account to be funded in the amount of $100,000. He then told the Council
that one of the most difficult and delicate portions of the budget deals with
the City's employees and added that a different approach was taken this year
concerning cost -of- living adjustments. He stated that in an effort to maximize
the dollars allocated, yet at the same time be able to live within the budget,
a 4% cost -of- living adjustment is being proposed in a lump -sum, one -time, pay-
ment to be made during the month of December at a cost to the City of $88,916.30.
Mr. McDaniel went on to explain that all benefits tied to the increase, such
as retirement, would remain at the present level and stated that the insurance
committee is making every effort to keep employee health insurance premiums
' at their present level, however, high usage in 1987 may cause an increase in
premiums during fiscal 1988. The employees would bare the cost of any increase.
Mr. McDaniel then stated that, again this year, capital expenditures represented
a considerable amount of the budget with the total proposed cost being $423,000.
This money would be used to make the second and final payment for a piece of
firefighting apparatus, two garbage trucks, one sewer cleaner, two police cars
and various light trucks and equipment. The ongoing program of water line re-
placement is proposed to be continued this budget with ,$30,000 being budgeted
to increase line size in the downtown area. The construction phase of 21st
Street from Nederland Avenue to Avenue H is tentatively scheduled to begin within
this budget year at an estimated cost of $1,000,000 which the City is prepared
to secure through a line of credit with First Republic Bank. If the money is
borrowed, the first payment will be scheduled after October 1, 1988, in fiscal
1988 -1989. The City Manager assured the Council that he would come back to
the Council sometime during the course of this fiscal year to make sure that
all Members were willing to establish this line of credit and proceed with this
project. Mr. McDaniel concluded the budget overview by stating that the tax
rate for fiscal 1987 -1988 remained unchanged at $.62 per $100 of assessed value
which falls well below the 3% effective tax rate limit established by State
Statute.
Mayor Nagel stated that, although he had not had a change to go over the budget
in detail, the budget proposal looked good especially when considering the
$13,000,000 decrease in valuation the City experienced this year. Mayor Nagel
then commended the employees for being able to propose this budget without any
increases in the tax rate and other city fees.
A motion was made by Councilman Bourque and seconded by Councilman Sawyer to
accept the budget overview as presented by the City Manager and to approve the
Resolution accepting the City of Nederland General Budget for the fiscal year
being October 1, 1987 and ending September 30, 1988 and calling for a Public
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Hearing to be held at 6:30 p.m, August 11, 1987. All Voted Aye.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, presented the schedule for the 1987 Driveway
Program. He stated that, with Council's approval, plans are to begin announcing
to the public July 15, 1987 that the City is entering into the driveway program
again this year and that applications will be accepted through August 4. The
last date that the City will accept payments is August 18 with construction
to commence August 24, weather permitting.
A motion was made by Councilman Sawyer and seconded by Mayor Nagel to approve
the 1987 Driveway Program schedule as presented by the City Manager. All
Voted Aye.
The City Manager briefed the Council on the asphalt overlay program stating
that although request was originally made for payment of Estimate No. 1 and
Final to Clark Construction for the overlay program, the staff is recommending
that, at this time, payment should be made for only Estimate No. 1 in the
amount of $80,000. He stated that there are some details that needed to be
worked out with the contractor regarding this project before recommendation
could be made for final payment.
A motion was made by Councilman Nugent and seconded by Councilman Bourque to
approve payment of estimate No. 1 in the amount of $80,000 to Clark Construction
for the asphalt overlay project. All Voted Aye.
The City Manager briefed the Council concerning the request made by Grier Con-
struction Company for modification to the final payment made to that Company
relative to the wastewater treatment project. Mr. Grier feels that the City
owes his company more than was granted to him in the final payment. Mr. Mr- '
Daniel went on to explain that, since consensus could not be reached with Grier
Construction relative to this matter and following the E.P.A.'s guidelines for
conflict resolution, the City has been talking with Schaumburg and Polk Engineers.
This engineering firm has worked for nine different clients representing forty
different projects that were under the guidelines of the E.P.A. and the request
is being made to have Schaumburg and Polk Engineers to come in as an independent,
disinterested engineer to analyze the wastewater treatment plant project as
called for in the guidelines of the E.P.A. Mr. McDaniel told the Council that,
in order to limit the liability of Schaumburg and Polk Engineers, the request
is actually for the City Council to authorize the City Attorney to retain
Schaumburg and Polk to prepare for possible litigation. The maximum cost to
the City for this work would be no more than $6,000. Mr. McDaniel went on to
explain that the study would be performed in two phases. The first phase would
be to determine whether or not the contractor has a legitimate claim against
the City and if so, the second phase would be to determine the amount the
contractor is due.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Councilman Sawyer to authorize
the City Attorney to retain Schaumburg and Polk Engineers to prepare for possible
litigation relative to the wastewater treatment plant project. All Voted Aye.
The City Manager reminded the Council that every three years the City changes
outside auditors. Mr. Everette W. Browning, C.P.A. has submitted a proposal
of $4,950 and has served as the City's auditor in the past. With Mr. Brown's
proposal being in line with what has been charged in the past and since he
is very familiar with the City's system, recommendation is being made to
designate Mr. Everette W. Browning as the City's auditor for fiscal 1986 -1987
A motion was made by Councilman Sawyer and seconded by Councilman Bourque
to retain Mr. Everette W. Browning, C.P.A., as auditor for fiscal 1986 -1987.
All Voted Aye.
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A motion was made by Councilman Bourque and seconded by Mayor Nagel to approve
payment of the bills as presented by the City Treasurer for the month of June.
All Voted Aye.
The regular meeting was recessed at 3:40 p.m. by Mayor Nagel for the purpose
of conducting an Executive Session.
The regular meeting was called back to order by Mayor Nagel at 4:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Nagel and seconded by Councilman Bourque to table
the Executive Session relating to potential litigation and personnel matters.
All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Bourque asked how the new garbage truck was working out. The
City Manager responded that it was working out well.
2. The City Manager reminded the Council of the T.M.L. Region XVI Meeting
scheduled for Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. to be held in Groves.
3. The City Manager then told the Councilmembers that the Mayor received a
letter from Mr. Ed Moore, Commissioner of Precinct 4 in Jefferson County,
asking that the City pass a resolution supporting the Texas Department
of Corrections building a facility in Jefferson County. He then called
on Councilman Nugent to brief the Council concerning this matter.
Mr. Nugent reported that the State is proposing to build two different
minimum security facilities housing from 500 to 2000 inmates. The
County is interested in both of these facilities due to the economic
boost they would give to our area. The City Manager then stated that
if the Council was in agreement and if Mr. Nugent could get him a copy
of those resolutions, he would put the resolutions on the agenda for the
next Council meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chris Series, City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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Homer E. MayorV of Nederland, Texas
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:30 P.M. July 28, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Homer E. Nagel, Councilman Robert D. Sawyer, Council-
man Tom E. Lee, Jr. and Councilman R. A. "Dick" Nugent. Councilman Michael
R. Bourque was absent due to illness.
A motion was made by Councilman Nugent and seconded by Councilman Sawyer to
approve the minutes of the July 14, 1987 meeting. All Voted Aye.
Mayor Nagel then read a Proclamation declaring August, 1987 as "National Association
of Letter Carriers' Month" and urged the citizens of Nederland to recognize
the National Association of Letter Carriers for their loyalty, dedication and
continuing support of MDA.
A motion was made by Councilman Nugent and seconded by Mayor Nagel to accept
the Proclamation declaring August, 1987 as "National Association of Letter Carriers'
Month" and to urge the citizens of Nederland to recognize the National Association
of Letter Carriers for their loyalty, dedication and continuing support of MIA.
All Voted Aye.
The Council then received comments from Mrs. Hawkins, 824 Atlanta Avenue, relative
to livestock in her neighborhood. Mrs. Hawkins complained that the smell from
the livestock was horrible and that she had a never - ending problem with roaches
and rats.
Mayor Nagel then explained to Mrs. Hawkins that, due to recent complaints from
her (Mrs. Hawkins), the City has investigated the property in question and has
found that the property owners are in compliance with Livestock Ordinance 1189.
In response to Mrs. Hawkins' complaint concerning roaches, Mayor Nagel informed
her that roaches are a constant harassment along the Gulf Coast. Mayor Nagel
then told Mrs. Hawkins that, if she felt she was being unjustly treated, she
could file charges in the City Municipal Court and let the Judge rule on this
case.
Howard McDaniel, City Manager, reported to the Council that final payment for
the annual street program is recommended. He stated that the final amount
represented $7,400 more than was budgeted but the additional cost was no fault
of the contractor. Mr. McDaniel went on the explain that the additional cost
was incurred due to the rains during the course of the project which caused
difficulties with the base. Because of the base failure, the contractor was
directed to completely reconstruct the base of 23rd Street and a substantial
portion of 14th Street. Another cause of the additional cost was due to South 2nd
Street being overlayed this year. This street was not budgeted as part of this
years' program, but did not cause a substantial increase in the cost. The City
actually split the cost of overlaying this street with the contractor. He stated
that most of the additional costs were incurred due to the base failure on 23rd
and 14th Streets.
A motion was made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Sawyer to approve
payment of Estimate No. 2 and Final in the amount of $27,437.03 to Clark Construc-
tion for the asphalt overlay program. All Voted Aye.
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Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that a letter had been received
from Mr. Ed Moore, County Commissioner, asking the City to join in the effort
to allow private enterprise to construct and operate a prison facility in Jefferson
County in cooperation with the Texas Department of Corrections and to pass a
resolution to that effect. He stated that, due to the economic situation of
Jefferson County, the Commissioners' Court felt the need to try to diversify
the economy of this area and the private prison concept may be a way of doing
this.
Councilman Nugent added that this is a county -wide campaign for support of private
enterprise locating a prison facility in Jefferson County due to the boost it
would mean to our economy.
Mayor Nagel then asked the City Manager to read the Resolution encouraging the
Texas Department of Corrections and private enterprise to locate prison facilities
in Jefferson County.
After the reading of the Resolution, a motion was made by Councilman Sawyer
and seconded by Mayor Nagel to approve the Resolution encouraging the Texas
Department of Corrections and private enterprise to locate prison facilities
in Jefferson County, Texas and to lend support as is feasible under the circum-
stances. All Voted Aye.
The City Manager told the Council that permission was being asked to authorize
D. E. Sosa and Tom Hicklin to attend a drug testing seminar to be held in Houston
on August 28, 1987 due to more and more drug - related problems being encountered
in the workforce. He stated that the staff determined that it would be in the
best interest for the City of Nederland to have some of the City employees versed
in how to identify drug related problems and how to deal with these problems.
He went on to explain that he is requesting to send D. E. Sosa, Personnel Director
and Tom Hicklin, Safety Coordinator, because of the direct contact they have
on a day -to -day basis with the employees. He did stress the fact that we had
no reason to believe that any drug - related problems exit within our organization
but, felt that we did need to be in a position to identify and deal with such
situations should they occur. He told the Council that the cost to send D. Sosa
and Tom Hicklin to this seminar would be approximately $250.00.
A motion was made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Sawyer to authorize
D. E. Sosa, Personnel Director, and Tom Hicklin, Safety Coordinator, to attend
the drug testing seminar to be held in Houston, August 28, 1987. All Voted
Aye.
The City Manager then told the Council that the City received instructions from
the E.P.A. to have a representative present at the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Compliance Workshop to be held in Dallas on August 13, 1987.
He further stated that the E.P.A., in conjunction with the Texas Water Commission,
is continually revising their guidelines relative to wastewater treatment and
discharge and that a fairly substantial change in these regulations is eminent
and it would be to the City's advantage to be aware of these changes to be able
to begin plans to comply with the guidelines. He stated that the cost to send
the Wastewater Superintendent to this seminar would be approximately $300.
A motion was made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Mayor Nagel to authorize
John Bernard, Wastewater Superintendent, to attend the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Compliance Workshop to be held in Dallas, Texas on August 13,
1987. All Voted Aye.
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Howard McDaniel, City Manager, informed the Council that there is a possiblility
of insurance premiums increasing. He stated that the staff is seeking authoriza-
tion to advertise for bids for group health insurance should the need for the
new coverage arise. He further explained that the City is waiting for the present
company to announce its rate increase. If the increase is within reason, then
there will be no need to seek bids.
A motion was made by Councilman Nugent and seconded by Councilman Sawyer to
authorize the advertisement for bids for group health insurance if needed. All
Voted Aye.
Noticing a large group of citizens in attendance, the Mayor asked if anyone
had comments or questions for the Council or if those present were just visiting
the Council Meeting.
Several people asked to speak concerning the livestock problem on Atlanta Avenue.
The people present all lived in the neighborhood of 816 Atlanta and complained
about the odor of the livestock.
Mayor Nagel again explained that the City's investigator would make a reinspection
of the property in question. If he still found the property owners to be in
compliance with Livestock Ordinance No. 89, the only recourse would be for them
to file charges in the City Municipal Court.
The City Manager told the Council that he and the City Attorney would like to
discuss with the Council, in Executive Session, the appointment of an interim
Municipal Court Judge before a final decision is made.
Mayor Nagel then called for a recess from the regular meeting at 7:25 p.m. to
discuss this personnel matter.
The regular meeting was called back to order by Mayor Homer E. Nagel at 7:40 p.m.
He then explained to the audience that the Council met with the City Manager
and City Attorney in Executive Session to discuss the appointment of an interim
Municipal Court Judge due to the City Judge being hospitalized and it being
unknown as to when he will be able to return to work.
A motion was made by Councilman Nugent and seconded by Mayor Nagel to appoint
Mr. Richard D. "Rick" Hughes as interim Municipal Court Judge and to pay him
a weekly salary of $200.00. All Voted Aye.
Discussion Items:
1. Councilman Nugent asked the City Manager if he had checked into the possibility
of spraying along the curb lines for weeds. The City Manager responded
that he had talked with the Public Works Director and plans are being made
to get this done.
2. The City Manager told the Council that the preliminary engineering design
work on the 21st Street project was complete and would like to show the
design and configuration to them before the drainage design has begun. After
the Council had a chance to study the design, they directed the City Manager
to instruct the engineer to begin the drainage design.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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` Homer E. Nagel, Ma or
City of Nederland, Texas
Chris Serre', City Secretary
City of Nederland, Texas
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