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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUL 11 2006 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Andrew P. Cokinos, At-Large GUY N. GOODSON, MAYOR Becky Ames,At-Large Lulu L. Smith,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nancy Beaulieu, Mayor Pro Tem,Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward III July 11, 2006 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 July 11, 2006, 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 - RBC Dain Rauscher, POST - Partnership of South East Texas Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 4-9/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend James Blackwell of the South Park Baptist Church gave the invocation. Councilmember Patterson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu, Councilmembers Smith, Ames, Samuel and Patterson. Absent: Mayor Goodson, Councilmember Cokinos. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Joe Sanders, Assistant City Attorney; Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions RBC Dain Rauscher - Ryan O'Hara, the City's Financial Advisor, discussed the possible refinancing of $30 million adjustable rate bonds and the recommended underwriting syndicate POST-Partnership of Southeast Texas - Presentation by Steve Buser, President, CEO, Pat Avery, Bessie Chisum and Barbara Knight outlining their program and the benefits to the City Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 4-9/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - Minutes of June 20, 2006 Minutes of Workshop June 27, 2006 Minutes of Special Meeting June 30, 2006 Minutes-July 11,2006 Confirmation of committee appointments - None A) Authorize the acceptance of a ten (10) foot wide water line easement for fire hydrants across Belle Foret Apartments - Resolution 06-189 B) Authorize the acceptance of a ten (10) foot wide water line easement for fire hydrants across HEB property located at the intersection of Dowlen and Delaware - Resolution 06-190 C) Authorize the acquisition of property for the Phelan Boulevard Widening Project - Resolution 06-191 D) Authorize the City Manager to release liens on property required for the Brakes Bayou Project - Resolution 06-192 E) Approve the acquisition of Lot 8 of Block 9 of the Van Wormer Addition located at 975 Wall Street for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Park - Resolution 06-193 Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 30, to allow wineries and micro-breweries in the CBD (Central Business District), GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District and GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District with a specific use permit - Ordinance 06-036 Administration recommended approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 30, to allow wineries and micro-breweries in the CBD (Central Business District), GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) and GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District with a specific use permit. The Planning Division is requesting that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to allow wineries and brewpubs in the CBD (Central Business District), GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District and GC-MD-2 (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District with a specific use permit. Patti Standley recently contacted the Planning Division about opening a "personal winery". A personal winery involves selecting the type of wine someone would like to make. The individual mixes the grape juice with several ingredients. The Page 2 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 vintners nurture the wine through the fermentation process which takes four to eight weeks. The customer then returns to bottle and label their wine. In addition to the individual wine makings, there will be wine making classes, wine sampling and tastings and a gift shop featuring wine drinking accessories. Along with wineries, the Planning Manager decided to include brewpubs in this ordinance amendment. Under the current Zoning Ordinance,wine and beer making are classified as a manufacturing uses(SIC 2082 and SIC 2084). As such, wineries and brewpubs are not permitted in the CBD, GC-MD or GC-MD-2 Districts. Therefore, the Planning Manager recommends the following changes to the Zoning Ordinance: Sec. 304(b) Definitions - 6. BREWPUB: A retail establishment that manufactures, brews, bottles, cans, packages and labels malt liquor, ale and beer for sale or offer without charge, on the premises of the brewpub, to ultimate consumers for consumption on or off those premises, malt liquor, ale or beer produced by the holder, in or from a lawful container, to the extent the sales or offers are allowed under the holder's other permits and licenses and where food is sold on the premises of the brewpub as an accessory use. 59. WINERY: A retail establishment that manufactures, bottles, labels and packages wine containing not more than twenty-four(24) percent alcohol by volume for an adult in an amount not to exceed fifty (50) gallons annually for the personal use of the adult and where wine is dispensed for consumption on the premises of the winery. At a Joint Public Hearing held June 19, 2006, the Planning Commission voted 8:0 to approve an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 30, to allow wineries and micro-breweries in the CBD, GC-MD and GC-MD-2 zoning districts with a specific use permit. Councilmember Ames moved to ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-036 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 30-4 (B) DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II,SECTION 30-24(B), PERMITTED USE TABLE,OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO ADD BREWPUBS AND WINERIES IN THE CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT), GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)AND GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Page 3 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 2. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an insurance business in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 3336 S. Major Drive - Ordinance 06-037 Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow an insurance business in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 3336 S. Major Drive with a modifications as recommended by the Planning Commission. Tracey Lumpkin is requesting this specific use permit to allow her insurance office in an existing residential structure at 3336 S. Major. The subject property was rezoned to RM-H in May. Ms. Lumpkin states that she sells life, health and employee benefits insurance. Office hours are from 8:30 - 4:30 Monday through Friday. There are two employees on premise. At a Joint Public Hearing held June 19, 2006, the Planning Commission voted 7:1 to approve a specific use permit to allow an insurance business in an RM-H District at 3336 S. Major Drive with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the north and south property lines where there is a partial 8' tall wood fence and a 5' - 7' landscape strip and along the west property line where there is an existing tree line. Councilmember Ames made a motion to ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-037 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN INSURANCE BUSINESS IN AN RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3336 S. MAJOR DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a financial consulting business in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2570 North Street Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a financial consulting business in an RCR District at 2570 North Street with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements (six foot tall wood screening fences along the east, west and north property lines and a 3 '/2 foot landscape strip along the 16' long porte cochere on the west property line). Phillip Salter of the Salter Financial Group is requesting this specific use permit to allow a financial consulting office in an existing house at 2570 North Street. Mr. Salter states that, under normal circumstances, no more than one client will visit the office. Three employees will be employed at this address. Parking will be constructed in the backyard. Mr. Salter states that he will not have the need for a sign in the front yard. Page 4 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 At a Joint Public Hearing held June 19, 2006, the Planning Commission's motion to approve a specific use permit to allow a financial consulting business in an RCR District at 2570 North Street with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements (six foot tall wood screening fences along the east, west and north property lines and a 3 Y2 foot landscape strip along the 16' long porte cochere on the west property line) failed 3:5. Councilmember Ames made a motion to DENY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FINANCIAL CONSULTING BUSINESS IN AN RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2570 NORTH STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL MOTION PASSED 4. Consider approving the purchase of radio equipment for various City departments- Resolution 06-194 Administration recommended the purchase of radio equipment from Motorola at a total cost of $262,450. During Hurricane Rita, the City's VHF and UHF radio systems were damaged and out of service for what was an indeterminate period of time due to the extent of the damage. Motorola offered to loan a sufficient number of digital portable radios to allow the affected departments to communicate with other City personnel via the City's 800 MHz radio system until the VHF/UHF systems could be repaired or replaced. Motorola provided 118 digital portable radios for use by the following City divisions: • Building Services - (21) radios • Streets and Drainage - (62) radios • Traffic - (4) radios • Parks - (26) radios • Communications - (4) radios • (1) spare radio Subsequently, it has been determined that due to the age and type of equipment in the VHF and UHF systems, repair parts are no longer available. Motorola has offered to allow the City to purchase the radios it has had on loan since September, 2005 at a considerable discount off the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) pricing for comparable new units. H-GAC is the cooperative purchasing program normally utilized by the City for radio purchases. The pricing schedule for the loaner radios is with the current H-GAC pricing for each unit as reflected. Page 5 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 Upon the purchase of the radios, it has been determined that the best usage of the digital units purchased is to exchange them with the Police Department for a comparable number of analog radios the department is currently using. The digital technology allows for clearer reception and transmission on the 800 MHz frequency than the analog, and will be beneficial in the critical area of law enforcement. The analog units will be distributed to the affected divisions in the quantities listed above. Funding for this expenditure will be provided in the following manner: FEMA has agreed to cover the expense up to the full purchase price (at the 90/10 FEMA/local match ratio), less the amount paid by private insurance for the property loss of the previous radio equipment (the insurance carrier has approved the upgrade to the digital radios as an agreeable settlement of the loss, but has not yet stated the amount to be paid). The City match of the purchase is not yet known, but is likely to be less than $15,000. Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-194 THATTHECITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE FROM MOTOROLA RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR A TOTAL COST OF $262,450. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 5. Consider approving a bid for the South Basin construction at the landfill - Resolution 06-195 Administration recommended the award of a contract to Brystar Contracting, Inc. in the amount of$210,881 for the construction of a new stormwater basin adjacent to the municipal landfill. Five (5) bids were received for construction of a new 5.22 acre stormwater retention basin to an average depth of five (5) feet just outside the footprint of the landfill in accordance with the requirements of the landfill's permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The permit defines the City's ongoing obligations to meet TCEQ guidelines, one of which is the construction of the basin. Construction of the retention basin will consist of the clearing of extensive brush currently on-site, appropriate excavation work, backfilling to a perimeter berm, and subsequent surveying of the grade to ensure compliance with the engineer's design. The project is scheduled to begin in July, with an estimated completion time of forty- five (45) days. Funds are available for this expenditure in the Solid Waste Fund. Page 6 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 Councilmember Patterson made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-195 THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY BRYSTAR CONTRACTING, INC., BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STORMWATER SOUTH BASIN AT THE LANDFILL IN THE AMOUNT OF$210,851 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OFBEAUMONT. CouncilmemberAmes seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 6. Consider approving payment to Infrastructure Services, Inc. d/b/a Water Company of America (WCA) - Resolution 06-196 Administration recommended approval of a resolution authorizing payment to Infrastructure Services, Inc. d/b/a Water Company of America (WCA) in the amount of $162,176.82. The City established a contract with WCA in July, 2004 in order to enhance the City's revenue by locating and identifying situations where customers were not being billed or were being under billed. Under the Contract, WCA would collect 44 percent of the increased revenue resulting from their operation for a three year period. WCA has identified 260 accounts which will result in increased revenue for the City. Due to a conversion in water billing software, it will be more difficult to track these accounts where the level of service indicated in the system has changed. WCA is proposing a lump sum payment of $162,176.82 to settle the contract now rather than over a three year period. WCA's 44 percent share of the increased revenue is estimated to be$189,996.87. They calculated a present value discount of$13,241.81, offered an additional $10,000.00 discount for a lump sum payment and deducted an amount previously paid of$4,578.24 to come up with a net amount due of $162,176.82. The proposal and method used to calculate the amount due was reviewed and approved by both Finance and Water Utilities staff. Payment will be made from the Water Utilities Fund. Findings by WCA will result in increased revenue of approximately $12,000 per month or $432,000 over the three year period. City Council approved a resolution on November 18, 2003 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for a Revenue Enhancement Program with WCA. Councilmember Patterson made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-196 THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE,AND HE IS HEREBY,AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,176.82 TO INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, INC. D/B/A/ WATER COMPANY OF AMERICA (WCA) FOR A CONTRACT FOR A REVENUE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Page 7 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 7. Consider approving a bid for construction of a pre-engineered metal building at the Police Department training facility - Resolution 06-197 Administration recommended awarding a bid for furnishing all labor, supplies, materials and equipment for the construction of a metal building at the Police Department training facility to Cleveco Construction of Lumberton in the total amount of$337,420. The current firing range house was constructed in 1985, along with a separate piered building which houses restroom facilities. At the same time, a portable building was placed adjacent to these structures to accommodate storage and weapon cleaning areas. Hurricane Rita destroyed the portable building, the restroom building floor deck is rotted and deteriorated to the point of replacement, and the main building's design limits the efficiency of training and firearm qualification trials at the facility. The new range house will consist of one(1)3,072 square foot pre-engineered metal building. The structure will contain a fire-resistant ammunition vault(ammunition is currently stored at the main police building), a classroom for training, two offices, two restrooms with shower in each, vending and snack area, garage and covered porch. The completion time is estimated to be 180 days, and work will commence in late July. Cleveco Construction is a City-certified minority business enterprise. Funds for this expenditure are available in the Confiscated Goods Fund. Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-197 THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY CLEVECO CONSTRUCTION, LUMBERTON, TEXAS, FOR FURNISHING ALL LABOR, SUPPLIES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRE- ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF$337,420 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OFBEAUMONT. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 8. Consider approving a job order contract for repairs, renovations or alterations of City facilities - Resolution 06-198 Page 8 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 Administration recommended that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with Jamail Construction of Houston, Texas through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Buyboard cooperative purchasing program. The Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, administered by TASB, complies with all State bidding statutes. Membership with Buyboard allows municipalities to purchase items from their contracted vendors. Buyboard has contracted with Jamail to provide job order contracting services for participating governmental entities. Job order contracting is a fixed-unit-price contract that provides contract management services for the repair, renovation, and alteration of facilities. Jamail provides a contract manager to assess the damage, develop a scope of work, prepare cost estimates, select contractors, and oversee construction. The contract manager will work closely with City staff to contain cost and remain within the City's budget and/or insurance settlement. The City will have the final decision determining the extent of work to be performed. Upon acceptance of the proposed work schedule, payments will be made as work is completed. For all projects in excess of$25,000, Jamail will furnish performance and payment bonds. Due to extensive damage caused by Hurricane Rita, many of the City's buildings need minor repairs or renovations. Building Service's staff is not currently sufficient to make these repairs nor develop specifications for bidding within a reasonable time frame. Continued deterioration, compounded with the threat of any future wind damage, makes it imperative that the City move forward with the necessary repairs. Upon approval of this contract, the first project to be assigned is the repair of the north hangar building located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport. The building received extensive damage from the hurricane limiting the Fixed Based Operator's ability to rent space for aircraft storage. Jamail Construction is a member of the local Association of General Contractors (AGC) and plans to subcontract work with local construction companies. Funds for each project will be provided through insurance settlements, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements, or designated sources approved by the City Council. Councilmember Samuel made a motion WITH THE CONDITION THAT THEY ADHERE TO OUR MBE PROGRAM ON PROJECTS OVER$25,000 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-198 AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A JOB ORDER CONTRACT WITH JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSTON, TEXAS THROUGH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM REPAIRS,RENOVATIONS OR ALTERATION OF VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES DAMAGED BY HURRICANE RITA. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Page 9 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 9. Consider allocating $100,000 from federal HOME funds to Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation ("Statewide")to assistwith infrastructure and architectural/engineering costs associated with the construction of a 15-unit apartment complex at 1005 Lucas Drive, conditioned upon the organization receiving the necessary funding to complete the project and successful completion of the necessary environmental review- Resolution 06-199 Administration recommended allocating $100,000 from federal HOME funds to Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation ("Statewide") to assist with infrastructure and architectural/engineering costs associated with the construction of a 15-unit apartment complex at 1005 Lucas Drive, conditioned upon the organization receiving the necessary funding to complete the project and successful completion of the necessary environmental review. Statewide has received a direct federal allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development("HUD")for the development of a 15-unit apartment complex that will provide housing to developmentally disabled adults. Occupancy will be limited to persons with a mild disability who are able to be actively involved in their neighborhood and community through work and other activities. One unit of the complex will be occupied by an on-site manager. Funds are available from 2001 ($29,622), 2002 ($32,220) and 2003 ($38,158) HOME funds. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-199 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE ALLOCATIONS OF$100,000 FROM FEDERAL HOME FUNDS TO STATEWIDE CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("STATEWIDE") TO ASSIST WITH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 15-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 1005 LUCAS DRIVE,CONDITIONED UPON THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVING THE NECESSARY FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE PROJECTAND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE NECESSARY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON - NONE COUNCILMEMBER AMES - NONE COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE Page 10 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - HAS BEEN ASKED BY NUMEROUS CITIZENS ABOUT THE PRESENT SEAT OF OUR AT-LARGE COUNCILMEMBER AND WOULD LIKE OUR LEGAL STAFF TO GIVE US WHAT OPTIONS MIGHT BE AVAILABLE FOR FILLING THIS SEAT IF IT BECOMES VACANT AND WHAT OUR CHARTER ADDRESSES IF A COUNCILMEMBER DOES NOT PARTICIPATE; WOULD LIKE LEGAL TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER NEXT MEETING MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU - AGREED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A TOPIC OF CONCERN THAT OUR CITY BE REPRESENTED PROPERLY BUTALSO THAT OUR COUNCILMEMBERS BE GIVEN WHATEVER LEGAL LATITUDES IS APPROPRIATE; THANKED EVERYBODY FOR THEIR FORBEARANCE AS SHE CHAIRED HER FIRST MEETING; APPRECIATED EVERYBODY FOR COMING TO THE FIREWORKS; WANTED TO CLARIFY THAT THE PARK PROPERTY DISCUSSED LAST WEEK WAS NOT GOING AROUND THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO VOTE ON THIS AND EVERYTHING WE AGREED TO WAS WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WOULD NOT BE DONE WITHOUT A PUBLIC REFERENDUM Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Kerry J. Avie 3035 Elinor Beaumont TX Prayer for the City Rosetta Jones 2725S. 41h Street Beaumont TX Executive Director, Statewide Consolidated CDC; on behalf of Statewide staff and board members and all disabled in this community wanted to say thank you; very excited about building these units and housing the disabled Frank Kifer 3190 Willowood Beaumont TX Concerned about the approved bond issue for improving city streets and the still uncompleted project repair especially on Concord Road Benny Mendoza 5655 S. Kenneth Street Beaumont TX Congratulated Mayor Pro Tern on her appointment; proud of the fact that College Street has been improved and appreciated very much what has been done Antoinette Hardy 1750 Avalon Beaumont TX Executive Director of BCHDO- introduced two new employees of the organization - Kimberly Monceaux, Deputy Director and Jennifer Reyna, Administrative Assistant Open session of meeting recessed at 2:40 p.m. Page 11 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: LeFleur v. City of Beaumont, et al Lisa Thomas vs. City of Beaumont, et al There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. 10 or yi Nancy Beaulieu, yor Pro Tem I W AV i Rose Ann Jones, TR City Clerk Page 12 of 12 Minutes-July 11,2006