HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN APR 09 2002 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson, Mayor Pro Tem
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson April 9,2002 Audwin Samuel
Lane Nichols, City Attorney Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager Lolita Ramos, Interim City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont,Texas, met in a regular session on April 9,2002,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. The Reverend James Blackwell, Pastor of
the South Park Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson,Councilmembers Cokinos,
Ames, Samuel, and Patterson. (Councilmember Smith arrived at 1:37.) Also, present were
Stephen J. Bonczek,City Manager;Lane Nichols, City Attorney;Lolita Ramos, Interim City Clerk;
and Terri Hanks, City Clerk Administrative Assistant.
Presentations and Recognitions
Four Proclamations were issued:"Days of Remembrance"-April 7-14,2002;"March of
Dimes WalkAmerica Day"-April 20,2002;"Autism Awareness Month"-April,2002;and
"Public Health Week" - April 6-12, 2002.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda
No one wished to address the Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Approval of minutes - April 2, 2002
Confirmation of committee appointments -Appointments: Evelyn Fontenot,Convention and
Tourism Advisory Committee, a term expiring April 8, 2004 - Resolution No. 02-079
A) Authorize the acceptance of an easement(0.20 acre out of the F. Bigner Survey,Abstract 1
from A.R.V.Assisted Living, Inc. [Texas HCP Holding, L.P.])foran existing sanitary sewer
lift station and force main now serving the Collier Park Retirement Community- Resolution
No. 02-080
B) Approve a contract(with American Consulting in the amount of$24,840)to design software
forthe Police Department's Electronic Offense Reporting System-Resolution No.02-081
C) Approve a six-month contract (with APAC-Texas, Inc. for an estimated total contract
expenditure of$92,00) for the purchase of asphaltic concrete for use by the Streets and
Drainage Division - Resolution No. 02-082
D) Approve a six-month contract (with DX Distributors, Inc. for an estimated total contract
expenditure of$38,100)forthe purchase of sodium hydroxide for use by the Water Utilities
Division - Resolution No. 02-083
Mayor Pro Tern Goodson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Cokinos
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson
Noes: None
Abstention: Councilmember Ames abstained from voting on Item A
COMMENTS
Councilmembers comment on various matters
Councilmember Patterson announced the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association will meet
next Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church.
Mayor Moore commented on the beautiful weather this weekend, and reported attending
many community activities which included the Ozen Young Crime Stoppers program,the
South Park Block Party, the Firefighter's benefit, and the Relay-For-Life Walk-A-Thon.
City Manager's Report-City of Beaumont Service Employee Service Awards Banquet;On
Line Fleet Auction; Jefferson Theatre Restoration; Purchase of New Solid Waste Trucks;
Fourth of July Celebration;Chapter-A-Day;2002/2003 Broadway Theatrical Series;Concert
in the Park; Purchase of EMS Billing and Collection Software
City Manager Bonczek discussed online fleet and equipment auctions, the July 4`h
Celebration, the Concert in the Park, the Tyrrell Park Horse Stables, and purchasing new
solid waste trucks and EMS software. Mr. Bonczek announced the dates forthe 2002/2003
Broadway Theatrical Series to include:October 30-Impersonator Rich Little;December 17-
Cats;April 1 -Saturday Night Fever, November 23-24-Nonecracker, and January 23-24-
Cinderella.
Public Comment (Persons are limited to three (3) minutes).
Mr. Bart Barton, 120 Stratton Lane, addressed Council concerning rain water causing
sanitary sewer problems at his residence for the last 37 years, cited health violations,and
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requested a permanent fix. Mr. Barton was advised to meet with the Public Works Director
after the meeting.
Mr.Leroy Lewis, 1855 North Street,addressed Council to extend appreciation to Council and
Staff, and commented on various community subjects.
Mr. Jeffrey Simmons, 3350 Briar Court,addressed Council for consideration in removing a
dilapidated structure,7990 Homer,from the demolition order. Mr.Simmons was advised to
meet with the City Manager and Councilmember Smith after the meeting.
The Reverend Clarence Provost, 2170 Washington Boulevard, addressed Council for
consideration in publicizing criminals on a local television program. The Reverend Provost
was advised to meet with Mayor Moore after the meeting.
Mr. Jude Paredez, 10620 Gage Road, addressed Council express appreciation for
revitalization and improvements to the City, and, as a political candidate, promised to
continue policies of promoting growth and making improvements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Vaughn Stephen Ayres, Jr. v. City of Beaumont, et al
Sybil Caine v. City of Beaumont, et al
* Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or
employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code:
City Clerk
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
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David W. Moore, Mayor
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Lolitg Ramos, Inte'Sm City Clerk
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