HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 6 2003 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith, Mayor Pro Tern EVELYN M. LORD, MAYOR Nancy A. Beaulieu
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson May 6,2003 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 May 6, 2003, 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, Recognition and Proclamations
* 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 Attorney Lane Nichols led the
invocation. Mayor Pro Tern Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Susan
Henderson, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Cokinos,
Ames, Samuel and Patterson. Also, present was Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City
Attorney; Susan Henderson, City Clerk and Betty Braxton, Deputy Clerk. Councilmember Guy
Goodson was absent from the meeting. Councilmember Goodson was in trial in Orange
County, Texas.
ELECTION OF WARD COUNCILMEMBERS
• An Ordinance canvassing the results of the May 3, 2003 City General Election:
City Manager Kyle Hayes read portions of the Ordinance canvassing the results of
the May 3, 2003 General Election. The Ordinance named the four (4) Ward
Councilmembers elected to serve on Beaumont City Council. Their names,
number of votes cast and the percentage of votes each of them received are as
follows:
Ward I Lulu Lafait Smith 1036 Votes or 59.37%
Ward 11 Nancy Aileen Beaulieu 1181 Votes or 50.91%
Ward III Audwin Millard Samuel 490 Votes or 67.77%
Ward IV Bobbie Patterson 388 Votes or 100.00%
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve ORDINANCE 03-030 ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT ON THE 3RD DAY OF MAY 2003, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING FOUR WARD
COUNCILMEMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilmember Ames
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COKINOS,
AMES,SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
• ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor Lord announced that each elected
Councilmember would be administered the Oath of Office by the City Magistrates
and then assume their respective position in the following order:
Chief Magistrate James D. McNicholas administered the Oath of Office to Ward I
Councilmember Lulu Smith. Councilmember Smith offered these words: "I want to
thank each and everyone of you that worked on my campaign. I am so grateful to
you and I think we will have a great two years. I see that this has brought my
husband out. He is sitting on the second row. We have to give him credit that he
holds the fort down at home a lot while I'm away. I thank you all very much."
Chief Magistrate James D. McNicholas administered the Oath of Office to Ward II
Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu. Councilmember Beaulieu offered her appreciation
as follows: "This was the best experience I have had in a long time of learning how
valuable and wonderful my friends are. I made a lot of new friends in the process.
I am looking forward to seeing Beaumont grow and prosper because of the great
people who live here. Thank you all for being here today and sharing in this
moment with me and special thanks to Mr. Larry."
Magistrate Theodore Johns administered the Oath of Office to Ward III
Councilmember Audwin Samuel. Councilmember Samuel expressed his
appreciation in this manner: First I thank God forthis day. I have been truly blessed
and I am thanking Him for His spirit. I thank all the citizens of Beaumont and Ward
III for their continued support and for giving me another opportunity to serve them
as their City representative. I am thankful for my community, that they supported
me in light of the vicious attacks that were made against my integrity, my character.
I am thankful that there is a God above who continues to let His light shine in the
midst of the darkness. I will continue to serve you with honesty, in truth and in
fairness. I will continue to do and be, to the best of my ability, the best
representative I can be. I thank God for each one of you. May God bless
Beaumont, Ward III and each one of you. Thank you."
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Magistrate Craig Lively administered the Oath of Office to Ward IV Councilmember
Bobbie Patterson. Councilmember Patterson expressed her gratitude with the
following words: "First I want to thank God. I want to thank all of the voters for their
vote of confidence in me to put me in office again unopposed. It was a different
experience, but it was a well and long awaited experience. I will continue to serve
all of the constituents in the City of Beaumont with honesty, integrity and offer you
fair and honest government. I want to thank all of you. I will continue to serve you
to the best of my ability."
Mayor Lord gave the following remarks: "Let me at this time thank the judges. It's
very nice for the public to have an opportunity to see our three fine judges from
Municipal Court. We are very proud of them all, Chief Judge McNicholas, Judge
Johns and our new one, Judge Lively. We are very pleased and proud to have
them serve us as well they do, as each of you did a fine job for us today. I again,
congratulate on behalf of Council all of the newly elected and re-elected
Councilmembers. We are very pleased with them. We also want to thank all of
those who took the time and the effort to come out and run. There were many good
candidates in the field this time and it was a fortunate thing to have a good choice
that we did have. It's wonderful to see democracy in action and working so
successfully."
• Recess: Mayor Lord called a ten (10) minute recess that all present could attend
a reception held in the lobby for the newly elected Ward Councilmembers.
Mayor Lord reconvened Council Meeting at 2:11 p.m.
Proclamations, Presentations and Recognitions
• Councilmember Patterson read a Proclamation issued by Mayor Lord recognizing
May 11 through May 18, 2003 as National Transportation Week. Robert Ferguson
received the Proclamation on behalf of the Sabine District Transportation Club.
• Councilmember Beaulieu read a Proclamation recognizing Saturday, May 10,2003
as Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation, Inc. Day. Al Price,
founder and Executive Director of Southeast Texas Community Development
Corporation, Inc. received the Proclamation. Mr. Price extended another invitation
to each Councilmember to the ground breaking ceremony at the former Dick
Dowling School site on Friday, May 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. The ground breaking
ceremony will mark the beginning of construction for ten (10) new homes for
low/moderate income families. He also extended an invitation to each
Councilmember to attend a banquet on May 10, 2003 honoring first time
homeowners who have been helped by the Southeast Texas Community
Development Corporation, Inc.
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• Mayor Lord read a Proclamation recognizing Saturday, May 10, 2003 as Letter
Carrier's Food Drive Day. Fahmee AI-Uqdah, Customer Relations Coordinatorwith
the United States Postal Service, Dana Milton, a Letter Carrier with the U.S. Postal
Service and Emily Irving, Director of the Southeast Texas Food Bank, received the
Proclamation.
• Mayor Lord read a Proclamation recognizing Jerry LeVias, a native of Beaumont.
Mr. LeVias was an outstanding football player, establishing a distinguished football
career with the National Football League from the mid 1960's until the late 1970's.
Jerry LeVias received the Proclamation.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda or on General
Business Items No. 7 through No. 11.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - Minutes of April 22, 2003
Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Approve a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and
sanitary sewer improvements in West Chase Village, Section Two Subdivision -
Resolution No. 03-088
B) Approve a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and
sanitary sewer improvements in Deerfield Phase One Subdivision-Resolution 03-
089
C) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a water line easement providing
access for fire prevention services - Resolution 03-090
D) Approve an agreement for sponsorship of the City's July 4th Celebration, now
referred to as "The Texas Liberty Fest" - Resolution 03-091
Councilmember Beaulieu asked Council to vote on the Consent Agenda without including
Item "D" in order that she abstain from voting on that particular item.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve THE CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING ITEM"D"OF
THE CONSENT AGENDA. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
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MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Item "D" of the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COKINOS,AMES,
SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
ABSTENTION: COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Lord announced that immediately following the close of City Council meeting
Councilmembers would reconvene for Executive Sesstion to:
• Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in
accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Claim of Raymond Morris
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density) to RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District
and a specific use permit to allow the expansion of an existing grocery store at 4700-10
Steelton.
Administration recommended approval and at a Joint Public Hearing with City Council held
April 21, 2003, the Planning Commission voted 8:0 to approve the request for a zone
change from RM-H to RCR and a specific use permit to allow the expansion of an existing
grocery store at 4700-10 Steelton with a modification to the landscaping/screening
requirements along the north and east property lines.
Note: City Attorney Lane Nichols advised Council to vote separately on the zone change
and the specific use permit.
Councilmember Samuel moved to approve ORDINANCE 03-031 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RM-H (RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT TO RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION
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AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4700-10 STEELTON, BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith then moved to approve ORDINANCE 03-032 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING GROCERY STORE
IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 4700-10
STEELTON IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Ames
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES,SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
2. Consider approving a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family
Dwelling) to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District and a
specific use permit for an acupuncture clinic at 4215 Folsom Drive.
Councilmember Samuel requested Council to defer action on this Agenda Item for one(1)
week. He stated he was making the request on behalf of Helen Zhou,the property owner.
Councilmember Ames also stated she had spoken with Mrs. Zhou and was aware of the
many efforts made by Mrs. Zhou to open her clinic. Councilmember Ames stated she
hoped Mrs. Zhou would be able to find another location as she agreed with the
Administration that her request would be spot zoning, but that she too supported deferring
the item for a week. Council did decide to defer this Agenda Item for a period of one (1)
week.
3. Consider approving a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density)to RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization)Districtfor
property in the 1000 block(even)of Alabama, 1000 block of Georgia, 1000 block of Iowa,
1100 block (even) of Iowa, 1000-1100 blocks of Oregon, 1000-1100 blocks of Vermont,
1000 block (odd) of Florida and 4900-5100 blocks of Cochran.
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Administration recommended approval and at a Joint Public Hearing with City Council held
April 21,2003,the Planning Commission voted 7:1 to approve a request for a zone change
from RM-H to RCR for property in the 1000 block (even) of Alabama, 1000 block of
Georgia, 1000 block of Iowa, 1100 block (even) of Iowa, 1000-1100 blocks of Oregon,
1000-1100 blocks of Vermont, 1000 block (odd) of Florida and 4900-5100 blocks of
Cochran.
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve ORDINANCE 03-033 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS,BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT TO RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND
REVITALIZATION)DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY IN THE 1000 BLOCK(EVEN)OF ALABAMA,1000 BLOCK
OF GEORGIA, 1000 BLOCK OF IOWA, 1100 BLOCK (EVEN) OF IOWA, 1000-1100 BLOCKS OF
OREGON, 1000-1100 BLOCKS OF VERMONT, 1000 BLOCK (ODD) OF FLORIDA AND 4900-5100
BLOCKS OF COCHRAN, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
WAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
4. Consider approving a request for a zone change from LI (Light Industrial) to RS
(Residential Single Family Dwelling) District for property at 1700 Chambless.
Administration recommended approval and at a Joint Public Hearing with City Council held
April 21,2003,the Planning Commission voted 8:0 to approve a request for a zone change
from LI (Light Industrial)to RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District for property at
1700 Chambless.
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve ORDINANCE 03-034 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
DISTRICT TO RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1700 CHAMBLESS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the
motion.
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AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES,SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
5. Consider approving a request to rezone the Old Charlton Pollard School site from RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) to LI (Light Industrial) District.
Administration recommended approval and at a Joint Public Hearing with City Council held
April 21, 2003, the Planning Commission voted 7:0:1 to approve a request to rezone the
Old Charlton Pollard School site from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) to LI (Light Industrial) District.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve ORDINANCE No 03-035 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS,BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT. Councilmember
Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES,SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
6. Consider approving a request for amendment to Section 30-38 (a) and (b), Section 2-31
(a) and (b) and Section 2-33, Code of Ordinances.
Administration recommended approval and at a Joint Public Hearing with City Council held
April 21, 2003, the Planning Commission voted 8:0 to approve a request for amendments
to Section 30-38 (a) and (b), Section 2-31 (a) and (b) and Section 2-33, Code of
Ordinances.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve ORDINANCE 03-036 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 2,SECTION 2-31,PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION—CREATED;MEMBERS;
VACANCIES; COMPENSATION; SECTION 2-33, SAME—ORGANIZATION, MEETINGS. AND CHAPTER
30, SECTION 30-38, PLANNING COMMISSION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
7. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal of a lease agreement with
Lee Parking, L.L.C. for contract parking services.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-092 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGERTO EXECUTE THE RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEE PARKING,L.L.C.FOR
CONTRACT PARKING SERVICES ON CITY-OWNED LOTS, FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM COMMENCING ON
MAY 1,2003 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2005. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
8. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for construction of the
Downtown Improvements Orleans Street (Crockett to Wall Street) Interlocking Concrete
Brick Pavers Project.
Councilmember Ames moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-093 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF
A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS ORLEANS STREET
(CROCKETT TO WALL STREET) INTERLOCKING CONCRETE BRICK PAVERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$929,258.71 TO ALLCO, LTD CONTRACTOR. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
9. Consider approving the purchase of a primary windstorm insurance policy.
Councilmember Ames moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-094 AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL
F A PRIMARY WINDSTORM INSURANCE POLICY FROM TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL IN THE AMOUNT OF$130,150.00 WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF
MAY 1, 2003. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES,SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
10. Consider approving a one(1)year contract for the purchase of fire hydrants and meter box
lids for use in the Water Utilities Division.
Councilmember Patterson moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-095 AWARDING AONE(1)YEAR
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASING FIRE HYDRANTS AND METER BOX LIDS TO GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE
AND SUPPLY AS REFLECTED IN THE ATTACHED BID TABULATION. Mayor Pro Tern Smith
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation of Small Diameter Mains Contract-VIII.
Councilmember Ames moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-096 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGERTO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION DIAMETER MAINS
CONTRACT-VIII. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH: "I would like to welcome Nancy to our council. I know we will
have fun. I have worked with you a lot over the past years, so I am looking forward to
continue working with you."
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COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU: "Thank you all for making me feel so welcomed. I extend my
congratulations to you have comeback for another term. Thank you for wanting to do that.
It is important that we have some continuity. I am particular looking forward to learning the
many things that I don't yet know about how this government works. I look forward to
making a valid contribution. Thank you."
COUNCILMEMBER COKINOS - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER AMES: "I would like to take this opportunity to personally congratulate
our incumbents that won re-election, Lulu, Audwin and Bobbie and also to welcome you,
Nancy, to the Council. We look forward to working with you very much. I have had a good
relationship with you and I know it will continue."
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON: "I too want to congratulate my fellow cohorts and welcome
Nancy aboard."
Mayor Lord: "I certainly echo the sentiments that have been expressed. You are
indeed welcomed Nancy and the rest of you are indeed congratulated."
Mayor Lord went on to report that she had the opportunity on Saturday, May 3, 2003 to
drive her car onto Cape Rise, a ship that has docked at the Port of Beaumont quite
frequently. A representative from the U. S. Department of Transportation was present to
award the seaman on board the Maritime Expeditionary Medal. Mayor Lord stated other
ships were also docked at the Port to be loaded with various supplies and equipment. She
reported that the Port of Beaumont was to be praised for the fine job being performed and
that the crew of those ships docked expressed high remarks about the employees and
efficiency of the Port. Mayor Lord also stated she attended the grand opening ceremony
for the newly constructed Beaumont Federal Telco Credit Union on Dowlen Road on May
6, 2003. Mayor Lord was proud of the number of people who also attended. She stated
she was most proud because the Credit Union's administration expressed their sincere
appreciation to Mr. Maddox and Mr. Don Burrell, employees of the City of Beaumont.
Mayor Lord said the administration was quite pleased with the extensive help and
cooperation rendered by Mr. Maddox and Mr. Burrell, and spoke quite highly of each of
them.
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Alice Ramsey 3440 Goliad Beaumont, TX
Mrs. Ramsey congratulated the newly elected and re-elected Ward Councilmembers. She
expressed her gratitude to Councilmember Patterson for the improvements being made
in Ward IV. She asked each Councilmember to consider the needs of each Ward when
making decisions.
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ATTACHED BID TABULATION FOR
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 10
GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE COBURN SUPPLY HUGHES SUPPLY RURAL PIPE
BEAUMONT,.—T—X BEAUMONT TX LUFKIN, TX JASPER TX
I Es Description Unit Total Unit Total Unit
Total Unit Total
FIRE HYDRANT BURY
100 Fire Hydrant American Flo Control B-84-B 3'6"bury $849,50 $84,950.00 N/B N/B $901.72 $90,172.00
MANUFACTURER BID: American Flo Control American Flo Control
METER BOXES
300 #37T cast iron(read-lid,flip-top type)lid for#37 marked wa $9.65 $2,895.00 $10.36 $99.97 $14.77 $4,431.00 $21.00 $6,300.00
concrete meter box American made
80 #65 cast iron meter box Ed 2 piece,marked water. $18.40 $1,472.00 $19.57 $360.09 $-29.73 $2,378.40 $2,400.0-0
600 Cast iron top marked sewer or water for#37 meter box with $11.75 $7,050.00 $12.61 $148.17 $17.98 $10,788.00 $21.00 $12,600.00
protective coating. Imports acceptable
MANUFACTURER BID: Southern Meter Southern Meter Southern Meter Accui�_
Total-Meter Boxes $11,417.00 $608.23 $17,50-7.40 T $21,300.00
William Procter 4340 Westridge Lane Beaumont, TX
Mr. Procter also congratulated the Ward Councilmembers elected on May 3, 2003. He
also asked Council to consider allowing the Beaumont Transit to operate for the
celebrations being planned for the fourth of July. Mayor Lord interjected that she would
share information with Mr. Procter after Council meeting was over.
Benny Mendoza 5655 S. Kenneth Beaumont, TX
Mr. Mendoza also congratulated those Councilmembers elected on May 3,2003. He also
expressed his appreciation to the Council for their hard work to serve the citizens of
Beaumont.
Audio and video tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
Mayor Evelyn Iord
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Susan Hend rson, City Clerk
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