HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN NOV 13 2001 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson, Mayor Pro Tern
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson November 13,2001 Audwin Samuel
Lane Nichols, City Attorney Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager Barbara Liming, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on November 13,
2001, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to
consider the following:
OPENING
* Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items
* Consent Agenda
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. City Attorney Lane Nichols gave the
invocation. Alecee Hunter and Princess Jeanmard, fifth-grade students at Dunbar Elementary
School, led the pledge of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson (arrived at 1:42 p.m. during presentation of the second
proclamation). Councilmember Samuel was absent. Also present were Stephen J. Bonczek,City
Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, City Clerk.
* Presentations and Recognitions
Three proclamations were issued: "National Family Week," November 18-24, 2001;
"National Hospice Month,"November,2001;and one proclamation declaring"Tobacco
Free Week,"and "Texas Duck Days," (a children's promotional addressing tobacco use
and health issues) November 12-17,2001, and designating "Great American Smokeout
Day," on November 15, 2001.
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items
No one wished to address these items.
* Consent Agenda
* Approval of minutes - November 6, 2001
* Confirmation of committee appointments - Reappointments: Bruce Drury, Community
Development Advisory Commission, term ending September 26, 2003; Arthur Berry,
Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee, term ending October 30, 2003; and Dale
Hallmark, Historical Landmark Commission, term ending August 18, 2003 - Resolution
No. 01-268
A) Authorize the City Manager to renew a lease agreement with the State of Texas for
coastal public lands on the Neches River(adjacent to Collier's Ferry Park) - Resolution
No. 01-269
B) Authorize the City Manager to submit an application to the Texas Criminal Justice Division
for grant funding for the Family Violence Task Force - Resolution No. 01-270
C) Authorize the City Manager to execute a deed conveying seven lots (South Park 4t'
Addition, Lots 6, 7, 8A, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 1, a replat of part of Tract 2, Block 25 of
the Iowa Colony Addition) to the Beaumont Community Housing Development
Organization, Inc. - Resolution No. 01-271
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern
Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Noes: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Industrial District Contracts with
Centana Intrastate Pipeline, L.L.C., Duke Energyand Sabine Gas Transmission Company
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No.01-272 authorizing Industrial
District Contracts with Centana Intrastate Pipeline, L.L.C., Duke Energy and Sabine Gas
Transmission Company. Mayor Pro Tern Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Noes: None
2. Consider authorizing the City Managerto execute Industrial District Contracts with Dupont,
Dupont Dow Elastomers, BMC Holdings, Inc. and Ineos Acrylics, Inc.
Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 01-273 authorizing Industrial
District Contracts with Dupont, Dupont Dow Elastomers, BMC Holdings, Inc. (formerly
Beaumont Methanol)and Ineos Acrylics, Inc.(formerly ICI Acrylics). Council member Ames
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Noes: None
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3. Consider approving a contract to repair and paint the 5,000,000 gallon steel water storage
tank located on the west side of Eastex Freeway in Rose Acres (Loeb)
After receiving information that the repair is expected to extend the lifetime of the tank
approximately twenty years with repainting anticipated every seven years, Mayor Pro Tem
Goodson moved to approve Resolution No. 01-274 authorizing a contract with Blastco,
Inc. in the amount of$552,377 to repair and paint the 5 Million gallon steel ground water
storage tank in Loeb. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Noes: None
COMMENTS
Councilmembers comment on various matters
Councilmember Smith encouraged attendance at the "Celebration of Families"to be held
at the Civic Center on Saturday, November 17, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to enjoy
the many activities planned for children and families.
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson reported participating this past weekend in Veteran's Day
celebrations and announced that a tribute to heroes will be held Thursday, November 15,
at the Harvest Club from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
City Manager Report - USDA Emergency Funding, STAG Program Funding, Sales Tax
Update, Oh Holy Night Production, Second Municipal Courtroom, Holiday Budget Impact,
Celebration of Nations Ride for the Arts, Digital Cities Survey Winner
Mr. Bonczek reported that notification from the United States Department of
Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service that $1 million is available for
damage repairs to Lawson's Pump Station caused by Tropical Storm Allison. This amount
will provide approximately 75 percent of repair costs that include the access road. He
recognized the efforts of Water Utilities Manager Joseph G. Majdalani to obtain funding.
The City Manager reported that we also received $485,000 in federal funding for water
and wastewater infrastructure improvements and lauded the assistance of Senator Kay
Bailey Hutchinson and the direction given by Carolyn Chaney, our Washington assistant,
to secure these funds.
Mr. Bonczek announced that"Oh Holy Night" will be performed by Rudy V. Hawkins and
choir at the Julies Rogers Theatre on December 2"d, with an additional performance by
Ozen and Central High School choirs.
He announced that Municipal Court took a forward step with the opening of a second
courtroom, and reported that the City of Beaumont placed 81" in the Digital Cities Survey.
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Mr. Bonczek congratulated Central Services Director Kirby Richard, IS Manager Phyllis
Boudreaux and IS employees for this recognition.
Mayor Moore added positive remarks about the parade and Veteran's Day celebration
with General Joe Ashy as guest speaker and thanked Mr. Luke Trahin for coordinating
a well-attended event. He extended comments of appreciation to Senator Kay Bailey
Hutchinson for federal funding guidance and direction, and, in particular, to her staff for
meeting and working with Beaumont representatives. He reported that addressing her
staff about Beaumont concerns has reaped positive and timely results. During the past
three years, he said there has been an annual average of$500,000 in successful grants
for Beaumont achieved with the assistance Carolyn Chaney, Senator Hutchinson, her
staff, and Congressman Lampson. Mayor Moore also commented about high statistical
data of the ill effects of tobacco consumption,and reported on a health education program
presented by the "Winston Man" at Smith Middle School assembly yesterday. The
"Winston Man"shared personal experiences with the children of promoting tobacco sales
by making smoking appear glamorous and of attending the"Marlboro Man's"funeral,who
died at age 49. Now, he is speaking to groups about the health dangers of tobacco use.
Later this week, Mayor Moore announced that another speaker will be in Beaumont to
illustrate the effect of tobacco products to one's mouth, as well as other parts of the body.
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to three (3) minutes).
Police Officer James Martin extended an invitation to attend the "Cops 'n Kids Day" at
Pleasure Island in Port Arthur next Saturday, November 17, for a free, fun-filled day of
activities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - (NOT HELD)
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Beaumont Professional Firefighters' Local 399
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:03 p.m.
David W. Moore, Mayor
Barbara Liming, Ci Clerk
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