Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 24, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 14, 1989 Page: 2 of 10
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Page 2-Palacins Beacon, June 14, 1989
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Snowball effects can be beneficial, especially in some-
thing such as the "Polish Up Palacios" cleanup cam-
paign being touted by the local Chamber of Commerce.
One yard or building spruced up can usually spur the
owner of another to do likewise. The end result is a com-
munity we can be proud of. Tip of the hat this week goes
to Kathryn Hayes who not only undertook remodeling
the Brewer's Phillip 66 station, but also mowing a large
adjoining lot....If you haven't been out that way, the foun-
dation forms, plumbing and other lines have been put into
place on the new (a long overdue) Recreation Center.
There was somewhat of a problem at the site last week
when one of the dirt contractors drove a tractor onto the
form foundation and threatened to repossess his dirt over
a disagreement with the contractor. Fortunately everything
was resolved and the dirt stayed...It seems that Robert
Montgomery of the Seawall Commission is trying to
generate support for a proposal to place several break-
water-type structures in South and East Bays to not
only reduce wave intensity (and thereby reduce erosion),
but also-improve small craft navigation and protection. The
breakwater proposal would also create nearly 300-acres
of protected water from the Baptist Encampment to Grassy
Point. The protected area (not from fishing but from waves)
would provide an area for sporting and boating events not
now available. We'll try to have more on the breakwater
proposal next week....A good size crowd turned up at
JoDees on the Tres Palacios River Sunday afternoon to
enjoy free barbecue....With all the new improvement and
additions to the South Bay/Pavilion Park area, usage
by the community and visitors has greatly increased.
Although not a problem in the daytime, the congregation
in the nighttime hours has caused some qualms from
nearby residents. The biggest problem seems to be the
noise (primarily from radios) which carries a good
distance due to the normally southerly winds. One
resident suggests that the police department maintain a
regular patrol of the bayfront. The resident says this seems
to quite things down quite a bit....
—REBATES-
(Continued From Page One)
the six month period from a year
ago. In the first six months of
1989, statewide city allocations
totaled $512.5 million while
those for the first six months of
1988 were $465.9 million.
In a survey of seven other
area cities, Port Lavaca showed
the largest percentage gain from
a year ago, up 39.39% with
$383,555 in rebates. The major
reason for Port Lavaca’s impres-
sive showing for the year was
due primarily to June's rebate
check of $58,806 which was
49% larger than the one received
last June.
Point Comfort also registered
a healthy gain, up 18% with
$8,889 while El Campo im-
proved nearly 13% to $414,648.
The rebate check for Edna
brought its toial for the year up
to $137,192, a gain of 11.5%.
Ganado gained nearly 9% to
$35,417 while Wharton rose
6.82% to $266,772.
Seadrift showed the largest
percentage decline in the area,
down 12% to $20,475.
-FORMOSA
(Continued From Page One)
local and area firms were being
used, encouraged firms in the
Palacios area to "get their names
in the hat" as possible subcon-
tractors. He said that those firms
which would like to bid on part
of the work should send their
business resumes to Bill Holla-
day, Contract Coordinator, P. 0.
Drawer N, 1800 S. Virginia,
Port Lavaca 77979.
_ As far as individual employ-
ment during the construction,
Jones said individuals should
apply through the Texas Em-
ployment Commission through
which the various subcontractors
will be working. "If people are
wanting to pickup work right
now, I would be checking with
the subcontractors to see if they
need any help, and they will as
we go along," observed Jones.
He suggested that those looking
for work may be able to obtain a
list of subcontractors through the
TEC office in Port Lavaca.
The hiring of the approxi-
mately 1500 permanent person-
nel will not take place until near
the end of complete construction.
Jones said applicants for the
1,300 hourly worker positions
will also have to apply through
Beacon Deadline
2 p.m. Monday
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the TEC and must have a high
school diploma or GED equiva-
lent. Applicants must also un-
dergo a thorough physical.
The massive expansion will
easily dwarf the $115-million
existing Formosa plant in Point
Comfort. Jones called the nine-
plant facility to be built as one of
the "largest, cleanest, and safest
industrial complexes in the
world" and one which will be
"using the best available control
technology to ensure environ-
mental safety.”
Calhoun and surrounding
counties are looking to the ex-
pansion at Formosa to help rem-
edy a sluggish economy and
relatively high unemployment
levels. Based on various studies,
it is estimated that for every one
job at Formosa, another 3.8
indirect, spinoff jobs (5,600-
5,700) will be created in the area.
Jones stressed that those studies
were not undertaken by Formosa
and he could not comment on
their reliability. He explained that
even the actual employment fig-
ures for the plant-whether
construction or permanent-were
subject to change.
"It's important to understand
that it's real difficult to pin us
down on these numbers because
things change so rapidly. We
don't want to say for certain this
or that is going to happen, this is
all based on our best estimates,"
said Jones. "Things could
change, especially since a lot fo
the shots are called out of the
corporate headquarters in New
Jersey and we go with what the
corporate office wants us to do."
In the meantime, however,
the Palacios area is hoping that
the tidal wave of employment
and economic good times from
Formosa washes over this area.
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Building on the rise
THE WALLS begin to rise on the new 12-classroom
addition to East Side Elementary. The new wing is
expected to be completed by September 1 The work is
the first phase of a $1.8-million overall project which
will ultimately include a new cafeteria and gym in
addition to classrooms. The total project, which is
being done by Coastal Construction, is expected to
take until mid 1990. (Beacon Photo by Nick West)
-COUNCIL—
(Continued From Page One)
changed from the standard to reflect the increased risk. However, a
request to pay mileage to City employees called for jury duty was de-
nied.
About 70 owners of property in Palacios will be receiving, or have
already received, letters asking they clean up their property. The
owners will have 14 days to respond. If no action is taken to main-
tain their property in that two-week period, the City will contract
mowing and trash removal to private individuals who have sought the
contracts. The City will pay the contractors, add 10% to the fee and,
in turn, bill the property owners. Property owners who do not pay
will have liens placed against their property.
Speaking of property, the deed has been signed for the Railroad
Paik property. However, there's another delay. Paperwork now re-
flects a permanent address for the City on Commerce Street; actually
the address of the Matagorda Courthouse Annex. Paperwork is be-
ing changed to the proper address.
The City had no difficulty in voting to allow the closure of what
appears to be an extension of 8th Street running from Henderson to
Green Avenue. The property has been purchased recently by a local
investor and his apparent intention is to close that street. As the City
has never claimed it as a City street nor maintained it as a City street,
the Council had no objection to its closure.
It was not on the agenda and details are most sketchy at this point,
but it has been suggested that Palacios and Matagorda County join in
a "foreign trade zone" with Corpus Christi. Precisely how this
"foreign trade zone" would work and who would administer it, etc. is
unclear at this time. The written proposal is currently in the hands of
J.L. Zeigcnhals, City Attorney.
REVISED
WATER/WASTEWATER
RATES
Water Tap Rates
3/4" pipe
1" pipe
1 1/2" pipe
2" pipe
Sewer Tap Rates
4" pipe
6" pipe
(tap rates subject to change if the City
has to bore under a street to do the tap)
old tee
new lee
$250
$300
$300
$350
$450
$500
$650
$750
$150
$225
$300
$375
Deposits
Previously the water deposit was $30 plus a $20
connect fee. The new rates reflect a deposit of $50
plus a $6.50 connect fee (with the connect fee
increasing to $13 for after-hours or weekend turn-
ons).
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West, Nicholas M. Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 24, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 14, 1989, newspaper, June 14, 1989; Palacios, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth730109/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Palacios Library.