HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 06 2002 MIN U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith, Mayor Pro Tern EVELYN M. LORD, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson August 6,2002 Audwin Samuel
Lane Nichols, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Susan Henderson, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont,Texas, met in a regular session on August 6,2002,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 Evelyn Lord called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. City Clerk Susan Henderson gave the
invocation. Boy Scout Troop 85 led the pledge of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson. (Councilmember Samuel was absent)Also, present were Kyle
Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper,Assistant City Attorney; Susan Henderson, City Clerk; and
Terri Hanks, Deputy City Clerk.
Presentations and Recognitions - No presentations or recognitions were made.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items - No one wished to
address the scheduled agenda items.
Consent Agenda
Approval of minutes - Minutes of July 30, 2002.
Confirmation of committee appointments - Reappointments: Fatai Oyejobi, Beaumont
Advisory Commission for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect,fora term expiring April 13,
2004; Marion Tanner, Beaumont Advisory Commission for Prevention of Child Abuse and
Neglect, for a term expiring May 25, 2004; and Laurie Leister, Planning Commission,for a
term expiring July 26, 2005 - Resolution No. 02-176
A) Approve compensation for the City Manager- Resolution No. 02-177
B) Approve compensation for the City Clerk - Resolution No. 02-178
C) Approve the sale of City owned surplus real property (described as Lot 5, Block 2, Carver
Addition, located at 2145 Renaud Street to Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in the
amount of$2,501.50) - Resolution No. 02-179
D) Approve the purchase of a voice recording system (from Voice Recording System Version
2.7 from Voice Print International, Inc. in the amount of$33,243.25)forthe Beaumont Police
Department's Dispatching Center- Resolution No. 02-180
E) Amend the authorized representatives for the Texas Local Government Investment Pool
(TexPool), a public funds investment pool - Resolution No. 02-181
F) Amend the authorized representatives for the Local Government Investment Cooperative
(LOGIC), a public investment pool - Resolution No. 02-182
G) Approve a change in investment authority (designating City Manager Kyle Hayes and
Treasurer Kandy Daniel) for the City of Beaumont - Resolution No. 02-183
H) Approve participation in the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative known as
BuyBoard - Resolution No. 02-184
1) Approve a resolution supporting the naming of West Port Arthur Road/Spur 93 in honor of
Edward C. Moore - Resolution No. 02-185
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Patterson
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Nays: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approval of the purchase of a four wheel drive loader for use at the Landfill
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve an Resolution No.02-186 authorizing the purchase
of a John Deere 644H fourwheel drive loaderfrom Rush Equipment Center in the amount of
$152,107.49 through BuyBoard.Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Nays: None
2. Consider approval ofthe purchase of polyethylene pipe for use by the Water Utilities Division
CouncilmemberCokinos moved to approve Resolution 02-187 authorizing the purchase of
5,350 feet of polyethylene pipe from Coburn Supply for a total estimated expenditure of
$77,549.50. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
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Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Nays: None
3. Consider approving agreements for funding from the 2002 Consolidated Grant Program
Councilmember Goodson moved to approve Resolution No. 02-188. Councilmember
Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Nays: None
4. Consider approval of the purchase of an insurance policy for maintenance of office equipment
CouncilmemberCokinos moved to approve Resolution No.02-189 authorizing an insurance
policyfrom Specialty Underwriters through Joe Max Green/Insurance Concepts in the amount
of$53,957. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, and Patterson
Nays: None
WORK SESSION
FY 2003 Budget - The work session was not conducted.
City Manager Hayes announced the next City Council meeting will include a FY 2003 Budget
Work Session and a Grass Cutting Work Session.
COMMENTS
Councilmembers comment on various matters
Councilmember Cokinos extended invitations to attend the"National Night Out Against Crime"
event sponsored by the ACORN Neighborhood Association,to be held tonight at the Forrest
Park Methodist Church between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Goodson encouraged participation to the"National Night Out Against Crime"
and acknowledged the success of the Citizens on Patrol program.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith congratulated the Art Museum of South East Texas for celebrating
fifteen years at their new location. She also extended invitations to attend an art exhibition
from local community artists exhibit at the Art Museum, 7:00 p.m. Friday.
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Councilmember Patterson extended congratulations Former County Commission Edward
Moore. She also extended appreciation to Council for their support of the resolution honoring
Mr. Moore's accomplishments and service to the community.
Mayor Lord explained the resolution was an item on the consent agenda supporting the
naming of West Port Arthur Road / Spur 93 roadway in Mr. Edward Moore's honor.
Councilmember Ames, who was not present at the last City Council Meeting, extending
congratulations to newly appointed City Clerk Susan Henderson and City Manager Kyle
Hayes.
Public Comment ( Persons are limited to three (3) minutes ) - No one wished to speak.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
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Evelyn M. L rd, Mayor
Susan Henderson, City Clerk
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