HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 30 2005 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith, Ward I GUY N. GOODSON, MAYOR Nancy Beaulieu, Ward II
Andrew P. Cokinos,At-Large CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames, At-Large
Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tern, Ward III August 30, 2005 Bobbie J. Patterson,Ward IV
Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on August 30, 2005,
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 1-6/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Goodson called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Sammy D. Siberand of the Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church gave the invocation.
Councilmember Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Rose Ann Jones, City
Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Goodson, Mayor Pro Tern Samuel, Councilmembers Smith,
Beaulieu and Patterson. Absent: Councilmembers Cokinos and Ames. Also present were Kyle
Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
Mayor Goodson gave an update on Hurricane Katrina, shelter information, volunteer and
donation information and thanked everybody for their help in providing shelters, food and
other services for our neighbors in their time of need.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1- 6/Consent Agenda.
Frank Kiefer 3190 Willowood Beaumont TX
Item #1: Spoke against the idea of the City increasing the CenterPoint franchise fee
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - Minutes of August 23, 2005
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
A) Approve a bid for the purchase and installation of a fire alarm system for the Police
Department - Resolution 05-183
Minutes-August 30,2005
B) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Master Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) - Resolution 05-184
C) Approve a one (1) year contract for wastewater laboratory services - Resolution 05-185
D) Approve a five (5) year renewal of a lease agreement with the Texas Military Facilities
Commission - Resolution 05-186
E) Approve a three (3) year renewal of an office space lease agreement for the Southeast
Texas Auto Theft Task Force - Resolution 05-187
F) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a ten foot (10') wide water line
easement providing access for fire prevention services - Resolution 05-188
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider adoption of an Interim Order Ordinance seeking to have CenterPoint
Energy comply with state law in its rate increase request by providing adequate
notice of its proposed increase and to base its request upon the proper test year as
defined by the Gas Utility Regulatory Act - Ordinance 05-068
Administration recommended approval of an ordinance issuing an Interim Order
seeking to have CenterPoint Energy comply with state law in its rate increase
request by providing adequate notice of its proposed increase and to base its
request upon the proper test year. Presentation was made by City Attorney Cooper.
On June 30, 2005 CenterPoint filed a statement of intent requesting that new rates
be adopted in its Beaumont/East Texas and South Texas Divisions. The request
was based upon a test year ending March 31, 2004. The historic test year relied
upon by CenterPoint is stale and out of date. CenterPoint published notice that it
had filed the rate request but the notice was defective in all cities with the exception
of Longview. This ordinance is an Interim Order seeking to have CenterPoint
comply with the requirements of state law.
Texas law requires that conspicuous notice be given. No notice of the increase in
rates for typical residential and commercial customers was given in our area. No
notice was provided of the proposed increase in service charges. This ordinance
requires notice of these changes in rate be published. Without such notice cities are
without jurisdiction to make final decision in CenterPoint's rate request.
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CenterPoint must base its rate request upon a historic test year, adjusted for known
and measurable charges. The last day of the test year must occur on the last day
of the quarter of the year for which the most current 12 months of data is readily
available. The test year relied upon by CenterPoint in its request ended on March
31, 2004. This test year is stale. The proposed ordinance requires CenterPoint to
base its request on 12 months of data ending on March 31, 2005.
The ordinance requires CenterPoint to provide written notice to the City Manager by
September 7, 2005 when it expects to comply with this ordinance. Adoption of this
Interim Order is recommended.
Cities are entitled to rate assistance and cost reimbursement of their reasonable
rate case expenses for participating in/or conducting a rate-making proceeding. It
is expected that the City of Beaumont will be reimbursed for any expenses incurred
in this rate matter.
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT ORDINANCE 05-068 WHICH SHALL
CONSTITUTE AN INTERIM ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS
TO REQUIRE CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF ITS CHANGES IN RATES
FOR A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER AND A TYPICAL COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER AND
THE CHANGES IN SERVICE CHARGES IN A CONSPICUOUS MANNER; TO REQUIRE
CENTERPOINT TO REFILE ITS STATEMENT OF INTENT UTILIZING A CURRENT HISTORIC TEST
YEAR, ENDING MARCH 31, 2005 AND TO REQUIRE CENTERPOINT TO CONTACT THE CITY
MANAGER ON THE DATE WHEN IT INTENDS TO REFILE ITS STATEMENT OF INTENT USING A
CURRENT TEST YEAR AND WHEN CENTERPOINT INTENDS TO PUBLISH NOTICE CONSISTENT
WITH THIS ORDINANCE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS
OPEN MEETINGS ACT;MAKING OTHER FINDINGS RELATED TO CENTERPOINT'S STATEMENT
OF INTENT;AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Patterson seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
2. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manger to increase the Water
Treatment Plant 14 Million Gallons Per Day (MGD) Expansion and Miscellaneous
Improvements Project amount for "extra work" - Resolution 05-189
Administration recommended approval of increasing the Water Treatment Plant 14
MGD Expansion and Miscellaneous Improvements Project amount by $90,450.34
to dig and locate the leak on the existing 48 inch water transmission line, install a
light pole, install two 48 inch butterfly valves at the high service pump station
discharge connection, install water hose stations, pressure and caustic taps at the
new filters. The proposed extra work will represent 0.82 percent of the original
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contract amount. The total of all of the extra work date, including this proposed
recommendation,will represent 15.83 percent of the original contract amount. Funds
for the project are available in the Capital Improvement Funds.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 05-189 THAT THE CITY
MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO.4 INCREASING THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT BY $90,450.34 FOR A TOTAL OF $12,865,684.83 FOR THE `EXTRA WORK'
DESCRIBED FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 14 MILLION GALLONS PER DAY (MGD)
EXPANSION AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Councilmember Samuel
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
3. Consider approving a one year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for
employee medical and dental insurance - Resolution 05-190
Administration recommended that council award to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
(BCBSTX) a one year agreement with an optional annual renewal not to exceed a
total of five (5)years. The rates quoted for a twelve month period effective January
1, 2006 is for third party administration of the City's self funded Preferred Provider
Organization (PPO) medical plan, self funded dental plan and a fully insured Health
Maintenance Organization (HMO Blue Texas). The extension of this agreement will
be on a year-to-year basis to a maximum of five (5) years if it is determined to be in
the best interest of the City.
Full time city employees are offered medical and dental benefits. The medical and
dental benefits consist of a fully insured HMO plan, a self funded PPO plan and a
self funded dental plan.
In June 2005, City staff began analyzing the City's health care costs. Staff also
began working with the City's health benefit consultant, McGriff, Siebels and
Williams of Texas, Inc., to request bid proposals for the City's HMO, PPO, and
dental plans for 2006.
The City received only one bid which was from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas,the
incumbent medical carrier. BCBSTX's proposed PPO renewal showed claims
projection for 2006 as essentially flat compared to 2005 claims. This project
resulted in a zero increase in the PPO administration and stop loss fees for the 2006
plan year. BCBS increased the HMO premiums by 13%. This increase was a
function of increasing claim utilization, rising trend factors and increasing provider
reimbursements. The projected medical rate increase is within industry trend.
Renewal rates for the self funded dental plan did not increase.
Appropriation of funds is available in the Employee Benefits Fund.
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Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 05-190 THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE
SHIELD OF TEXAS (BCBSTX) FOR A ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH AN OPTIONAL ANNUAL
RENEWAL NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF FIVE (5)YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2006
TO PROVIDE THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S SELF-FUNDED PREFERRED
PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO) MEDICAL PLAN, SELF-FUNDED DENTAL PLAN AND A
FULLY-INSURED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO)WITH HMO BLUE TEXAS.
Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
4. Consider approving a two-year contract with Aetna, Inc. for Basic Life and
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplement Life and Accidental
Death and Dismemberment(AD&D)and Dependent Life Insurance-Resolution 05-
191
Administration recommended that Council award a two-year contract effective
January 1, 2006 to Aetna, Inc. for Basic Life and Accidental Death and
Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Life Insurance.
Currently the City provides basic life and accidental death and dismemberment
(AD&D)insurance for approximately 1204 employees. The City sponsored basic life
and accidental death and dismemberment insurance is provided at no cost to the
employee. The amount of basic life/AD&D insurance is 100% of the employee's
annual base salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 to a maximum benefit of
$50,000. Employees may elect to purchase supplemental life and accidental death
and dismemberment and dependent life at a group rate. The group rate is usually
more cost effective than an individual policy for the employee.
Supplemental life, which includes AD&D and dependent life, is offered to all
employees with approximately 945 currently participating. This coverage has been
provided through Prudential since January 1,2004, however,it is recommended that
the coverage be provided by Aetna, Inc., beginning January 1, 2006 due to a
71.43% proposed increase by Prudential. Aetna, Inc. will provide the same level of
coverage that is currently in effect.
Appropriation of funds is available in the Employee Benefits Fund.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 05-191 THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH AETNA,
INC. FOR BASIC LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D),
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D) AND
DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
5. Consider granting the City Manager authority to implement the contribution rate
changes for retirees in the medical plans - Resolution 05-192
Administration recommended that Council approve medical contribution rate
changes for retirees including their dependents effective January 1, 2006.
Retirees and their dependents are allowed to elect continuation of medical coverage
as provided by state statute. The retiree/dependent may continue coverage until the
retiree/dependent is covered by Medicare/Medicaid but not beyond age 65.
Currently, there are 186 retirees on the City's medical plans.
The retiree contribution rate for Police and Fire retirees is based on a provision in
the Police and Fire contract agreements which states, "Any employee who retired
on or after February 1, 1992 may be subject to an annual increase in contribution.
The increase will be affected in accordance with the labor agreement. The single
rate will be established at 69%; single rate + 1 at 58%; and the family rate at 54%
of the COBRA rate on January 1St annually." This same formula is utilized when
calculating the contribution rate for civilian retirees. As such, retiree rates effective
January 1, 2006 based on each medical plan.
Appropriation of funds is available in the Employee Benefits Fund.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 05-092 THAT THE CITY
MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO IMPLEMENT THE CONTRIBUTION RATE CHANGES FOR
RETIREES INCLUDING THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO ARE ON THE CITY'S MEDICAL AND/OR
DENTAL PLANS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2006. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
6. Schedule a second public hearing on the proposed FY 2006 Budget and schedule
the date of the meeting at which the City Council will vote on the 2005 (FY 2006)
Proposed Tax Rate - Resolution 05-193
Administration recommended that Council schedule a second public hearing on
September 6, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers related to the proposed
FY 2006 Budget.
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It is recommended that Council schedule the meeting to adopt the tax rate on
September 20, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
A public hearing is scheduled for August 30, 2005 [refer to Item #7] to review the
proposed FY 2006 Budget. This hearing meets the requirements of the City Charter
but not state law which requires the public hearing to be held after the 15th day after
the date the proposed budget is filed with the City Council. This will be a joint public
hearing as the second required public hearing for the 2005(FY 2006) Proposed Tax
Rate is scheduled for September 6, 2005.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 05-193 TO
SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FY 2006 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT ON SEPTEMBER 6,2005,AT 1:30 O'CLOCK P.M.IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS,CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS.Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to include APPROVE RESOLUTION 05-193
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET TO ADOPT THE TAX RATE ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005,
AT 1:30 P.M. UN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember
Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
WORK SESSION
* Review and discuss the proposed FY 2006 Budget and the proposed 2006
Capital Program
The worksession began at 2:08 p.m. and ended at 3:00 p.m.
City Manager Hayes presented a power point presentation of the proposed FY 2006
Budget in detail as well as the proposed 2006 Capital Program. This was followed
by a question and answer period.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Receive comments on proposed FY 2006 Budget, proposed
2006 Capital Program and 2005 (FY 2006) proposed Tax Rate.
Public Hearing began at 3:00 p.m. and ended at 3:08 p.m.
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Public Comments
Frank Kiefer 3190 Willowood Beaumont TX
Addressed his concerns about some of the improvements that the City has planned
and the cost to the citizens
Administration recommended that Council hold a joint public hearing as scheduled
on the proposed FY 2006 Budget, the proposed 2006 Capital Program, and the
2005(FY 2006) Proposed Tax Rate of$0.659. In accordance with the Property Tax
Code, the Council made the following announcement: The meeting to vote on the
tax rate will be held on September 20, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The proposed FY 2006 Budget was submitted to Council on August 16, 2005 and
the proposed 2006 Capital Program was submitted on May 10, 2005.
Chapter 26 of the Property Tax Code requires taxing units to comply with truth-in-
taxation laws in adopting their tax rate. A Notice of a Public Hearing of Tax Increase
was published August 23, 2005 regarding the proposal to increase total tax revenue
from properties on the tax roll 3.97%. This increase is related to the appraised
value, as there is a proposed decrease in the tax rate of$0.005. The percentage
change to the homeowner is dependent on their taxable value.
The proposed FY 2006 Budget appropriation for all funds, net of contingency, totals
$172,310.399.
In the proposed 2006 Capital Program, projects in the construction phase total
$76,908,000 and include $18,395,000 in Public Works projects, $7,200,000 in
General Improvement projects and $51,313,000 in Water and Sewer projects.
Projects in the design phase total $117,404,000 which includes $85,118,000 in
Public Works projects, $7,220,000 in General Improvement project, and
$25,066,000 in Water and Sewer projects. The total for planned projects in all three
areas is $123,635,000.
Applying the proposed tax rate of $0.659, and a 97% collection rate, budgeted
revenues of $19,439,000 and $11,969,000 respectively to the General and Debt
Service Funds are anticipated. The total rate of$0.659 is apportioned $0.407869
to the General Fund and $0.251131 toward Debt Service.
As required by Article VI, Sections 2 and 4 of the City Charter, the proposed FY
2006 Budget was submitted to Council on August 16, 2005, and as required by
Section 19 and 20, the 2006 Capital Program was submitted to Council on May 10,
2005. The notice of the public hearing on the Budget and Capital Program was
published August 23, 2005.
On August 16, 2005, City Council took a record vote to place the proposal to adopt
a tax rate of$0.659 on the agenda of a future meeting. The motion passed and two
public hearings were scheduled for August 30, 2005 and September 6, 2005. The
Notice of Public Hearings on Tax Increase was published August 23, 2005.
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The target date for adoption for the proposed FY 2006 Budget, the proposed 2006
Capital Program, and the 2005 (FY2006) Proposed Tax Rate of $0.659 is
September 20, 2005.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Dilapidated Structures
Consider approval of an ordinance declaring certain structures to be dangerous
structures and ordering their removal within so many days - Ordinance 05-069
Public Hearing convened at 3:10 p.m. and closed at 3:55 p.m.
Public comments were made by the following people who personally
appeared and requested additional time to make repairs to their property.
Carson Williams 2258 Pecan Street Beaumont TX
#30: RE: 2258 Pecan
Joe Ramsey 3090 Concord Beaumont TX
#8 - RE: 3090 Concord
Melvin Minnard 7000 Ebony Plano TX
#3 - RE: 2485 Avenue H (Garage Apt.)
Charlie Crabble 928 East Drive Beaumont TX
#22 - RE: 1045 Long (Garage)
Leonard Carmouche 3275 Ledet Road Beaumont TX
#18 - RE: 3275 Ledet Road (Garage) - wants to demolish himself
Shoukat Dhamaril 1096 Alabama Avenue Beaumont TX
#2 - RE: 1096 Alabama Avenue (Commercial)
John T. Fisher 1832 Liberty Street Beaumont TX
#19 - RE: 1832 Liberty Street (Garage Apt.)
Byron L. Lewis 378 Alabama Street Beaumont TX
#01 - RE: 378 Alabama and Garage
Mrs. Pauline Tanner 5390 Linda Lane Beaumont TX
#07 - RE: 5645 Comstock Road
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE ORDINANCE 05-069 ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING
THEIR DEMOLITION AND/OR REPAIR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH, BEAULIEU AND PATTERSON
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - FEELS THAT THE BUDGET HAS SOMETHING IN IT FOR EVERY
COMMUNITY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SAY THAT SHE IS FROM
"BEAUMONT" DUE TO THE KINDNESS OF THE CITIZENS AND
ALL THEIR HELP IN THIS TIME OF NEED; FEELS THAT
EVERYBODY NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE DRAINAGE
SYSTEM WORKS AND HOW THESE DRAINAGE ISSUES ARE
BEING ADDRESSED
MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL- PROUD OF BEAUMONT IN SHOWING ITS OUTPOUR OF LOVE,
AFFECTION,PRAYER EXTENDED TO OUR NEIGHBORS OF THE
EAST; EXTENDED SYMPATHY TO THE LIVES LOST AND
CONDOLENCES TO THOSE WHO HAVE LOST EVERYTHING;
REQUESTED A FUTURE WORKSHOP TO BE HELD WITH THE
DD#6 AND STAFF TO HELP EXPLAIN TO COUNCIL AS WELL
AS THOSE CITIZENS WHO MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND
THE COUNCIL MEETINGS, TO EXPLAIN WHAT THE CITY IS
DOING TO HELP THE FLOODING IN THE NORTH END OF THE
CITY AND HOW EVERYTHING TIES TOGETHER
COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON- ALSO PROUD OF BEAUMONT FORTHE KINDNESS SHOWN TO
OUR NEIGHBORS;ASKED FOR SOME HELP FOR PLACEMENT
OF SOME RECOVERING VETS WHO NEED TO STAY TOGETHER;
WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A TOWN MEETING IN EACH OF THE
WARDS TO INFORM CITIZENS OF ITEMS AFFECTING THEIR
AREA
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR GOODSON - FEELS THAT COUNCIL HAS WORKED VERY HARD ON
NATURAL DISASTER PLANS FOR OUR CITY AS WELL AS
HELPING TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN
SUBJECTED TO AN EVACUATION ORDER;WOULD ALSO LIKE
A WORKSESSION WITH DD#6 TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE
DRAINAGE AND FLOODING AREAS
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Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Kerry J. Avie 3139 Linor Beaumont TX
Prayer for the City and those who suffered from the effects of Hurricane Katrina
Frank Kiefer 3190 Willowood Beaumont TX
Wished to give everybody a holiday with the exception of the Fire Department and the
Police Department for his birthday which is September 4
Tommy May 1301 Wall Street Beaumont TX
Spokesperson for the Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399
Feels that the reimbursement of training program costs was unfair and these two
firefighters should be reimbursed for their training costs which had been previously
approved; creates lack of trust in department head; would like the City Manager to
reconsider this decision
Jason Marshburn 7220 Bythewood Road Beaumont TX
Feels that the consideration of a smoking ban should not be made mandatory but should
be left up to individual restaurants
Doyle King 8150 Walker Road Beaumont TX
Would like some help with the bad dumping problem on his road and would like a light put
on the corner of Chinn and Walker Road
Galen Key 1307 Wall Street Beaumont TX
President, IAFF Local #399
Reviewed Article 18 of the local contract regarding the reimbursement of training costs to
the local firefighters and asked that the City Manager reconsider this decision
Open session of meeting recessed at 4:20 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Brandon Steward v. City of Beaumont
Curtis Breaux et al v. City of Beaumont et al
Shane Landry v. City of Beaumont
Michael Charles, et al v. City of Beaumont
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
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