HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 22 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 August 22, 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 August 22, 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
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-4/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Goodson called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor James D. Pound of The Apostolic Church gave the invocation. Councilmember Samuel
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 Beaulieu, Councilmembers Smith,
Ames, Samuel and Patterson. Absent: Councilmember Cokinos. Also present were Kyle Hayes,
City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
Rob Elder, Specialist, of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, came to Council to thank the City and Chief Frank Coffin for allowing Special
Agents to use the Beaumont Police Department Headquarters while their offices were
being repaired from the Hurricane Rita destruction
Dean Conwell, Director of Beaumont's Convention and Visitors Bureau and Rebecca
Woodland, Convention Sales Manager, announced the First Place Award they received
at the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau 2006 Annual Conference
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-4/Consent Agenda.
Frank Kiefer 3190 Willowood Beaumont TX
#3: Would like Council to consider the purchase of propane compressors
CONSENT AGENDA
` Approval of minutes - Minutes of August 15, 2006
Minutes-August 22,2006
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
A) Authorize the acquisition of 50% interest in Lot 16, Block"B"of the Amelia Heights Addition
located at the intersection of F.M. 364 (Major Drive) and Washington Boulevard for the
future widening of Washington Boulevard - Resolution 06-237
B) Authorize the acceptance of a ten (10) foot wide water line easement providing access for
fire prevention services across Sandeep Patel property located at 2450 Major Drive[Harbor
Hospice] - Resolution 06-238
C) Authorize the acceptance of a twenty(20)foot wide drainage easement at 2135 Somerset
- Resolution 06-239
D) Approve a resolution accepting maintenance of the street and storm sewer, water and
sanitary sewer improvements in Washington Village, Section One - Resolution 06-240
E) Authorize the partial settlement of the claim of Mary Coward - Resolution 06-241
F) Approve the waiver of penalties and interest on five tax accounts processed by the
Jefferson County Tax Assessor - Collector's Office - Resolution 06-242
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON,MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU,COUNCILMEMBERS
SMITH,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving an annual contract for the purchase of limestone base material for use
by the Streets and Drainage Division - Resolution 06-243
Administration recommended award of a one (1) year contract to Transit Mix Concrete &
Materials of Beaumont for purchasing limestone base material at the unit costs submitted.
The material is used as a base for street repair. The Streets and Drainage Division
generally obtains the material at the plantsite,though pricing was also requested for jobsite
delivery by the vendor. It is estimated that approximately 8,000 tons of limestone base
material will be used during the term of the contract.
The total estimated expenditure is $190,000 for the one (1) year contract period. Funds
are available for this expenditure in the Public Works Department's operating budget.
Councilmember Smith moved to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-243 THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY
TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE&MATERIALS, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,000 FOR A
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ONE (1)YEAR CONTRACT TO PURCHASE LIMESTONE BASE MATERIAL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU,COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
2. Consider approving an annual contract for the purchase of manholes, manhole covers and
sewer materials for use in the Water Department - Resolution 06-244
Administration recommended award of a one (1) year contract to Golden Triangle Pipe of
Beaumont for purchasing manholes, manhole covers and assorted sewer line repair
materials with an estimated total expenditure of$69,277.15. The anticipated expenditure
reflects an increase of approximately 16% from the prior year, due primarily to a rise in the
raw material cost of producing the fittings (brass, polyethylene, etc.).
The items included in the bid are utilized to make various sewer line repairs, and are
ordered intermittently to maintain sufficient inventories in the Water Utilities Department's
parts warehouse.
Funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Utilities Department's operating
budget.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-244 THAT THE BID
SUBMITTED BY GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE, BEAUMONT,TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF$69,277.15 FOR
A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT FOR MANHOLES, MANHOLE COVERS AND ASSORTED SEWER LINE
REPAIR MATERIALS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON,MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU,COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
3. Consider approving a bid for the purchase of one (1) portable air compressor for use in the
Water Department - Resolution 06-245
Administration recommended the award of a bid to United Rentals in the amount of
$53,609 for the purchase of one (1) portable air compressor for the Water Utilities
Department.
Product specifications for the unit proposed by the low bidder, United Rentals, have been
reviewed by Water Utilities, Fleet Management and Purchasing personnel, and are
determined to meet the required performance specifications.
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The unit will be delivered within 12-14 weeks of the order. United Rentals in Beaumont will
perform all warranty work for the one (1) year warranty period.
Funds for this expenditure are available in the Water Utilities Fund.
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-245 THAT THE BID
SUBMITTED BY UNITED RENTALS, BEAUMONT,TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF$53,609 FOR A ONE(1)
YEAR CONTRACT TO PURCHASE ONE (1) PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE WATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OFBEAUMONT. Councilmember Patterson seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU,COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
4. Consider approving proposed amendments to the existing Animal Ordinance, Chapter 5 -
Ordinance 06-048
Administration recommended adoption of the proposed amendments.
Health Department staff was requested to review the existing Animal Ordinance and to
consider amendments to the ordinance which would include specific provisions dealing
with animal cruelty. In preparing the proposed ordinance,staff reviewed animal ordinances
from four other cities in Texas, comparable in size to Beaumont. In addition, input was
received from concerned citizen groups and the Animal Health Advisory Board.
Councilmember Patterson made a motion to ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-048 ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 5.1, 5.2.1,5.16 AND 5.28 AND ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 5.1,
5.2.1,5.16,5.38,5.39,5.40,5.41, 5.42,AND 5.43 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.15,5.19.4 AND
5.31; PROVIDING FOR THE ABANDONING AND DUMPING OF ANIMALS, SELLING OF ANIMALS,
DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS,ABATEMENT OF ANIMAL NUISANCE,CARE AND HUMANE TREATMENT
OF ANIMALS, AUTHORIZING EUTHANASIA, ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF ANIMAL CONTROL
SUPERVISOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date will be October 1, 2006.
Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU,COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Receive Comments regarding the acceptance of a State Public
Transportation Funding Grant
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Public Hearing was opened at 1:55 p.m. and closed at 1:58 p.m. There were no public
comments.
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas Department
of Transportation for the City of Beaumont to receive State Public Transportation Funds -
Resolution 06-246
Administration recommends Council conduct a Public Hearing regarding the acceptance
of a State Public Transportation Funding Grant and consider a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation for the
City of Beaumont to receive State Public Transportation Funds.
Each year the State Department of Transportation awards transportation funding for small
urban transit system as allocated by the Texas Legislature. The City uses these funds to
offset the local share of operating expenses for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System.
These funds will total $403,777 for the FY 2007.
State funding totaling $403,377 will fund part of the estimated local share cost of
$1,944,124 to operate the Beaumont Municipal Transit System for FY 2007.
Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-246 AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO RECEIVE STATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDS. Councilmember
Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU,COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
WORKSESSION
Review and discuss a revised Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Policy
The City's MBE policy was implemented in 1982 and revised in 1986. The policy was
created to promote the participation of local minority owned businesses in City projects.
Although the original spirit of the policy remains, some technical changes are needed so
that our policy complies with the State of Texas procurement statues.
The City's current MBE policy provides for a goal of 10% for construction projects
exceeding $50,000 and 20% for professional services contracts exceeding $25,000. It is
recommended that the goals remain the same for next fiscal year to determine how the
new regulations and certified vendor list will impact the City MBE Program.
The current MBE directory includes over 300 companies of which many are no longer in
business. The Purchasing Department would like to include the acceptance of certified
State of Texas Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) vendors. To maintain the
integrity of this program, vendors will be required to submit a new application every two
years.
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The Purchasing Department plans to place the new directory on the City website for easy
access. All bids and proposals for construction and professional services will include the
City's new policy.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - NONE
MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER COKINOS - ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER AMES - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- WOULD LIKE THE CITY MANAGER TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF
HIGH GRASS ACROSS THE CITY
COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON - NONE
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - CURRENTLY TRYING TO HIRE TWO ADDITIONAL CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO HELP
MAYOR GOODSON- ANNOUNCED GOOD NEWS THAT FEMA IS REIMBURSING THE
CITY 100%AND FELT THAT EVERYBODY SHOULD CONTACT
OUR LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IN AUSTIN BECAUSE THE
MONEY IS THERE TO BE PARCELED OUT TO AREAS AFFECTED
BY RITA AND KATRINA; THANKS TO STAFF FOR THE
DILIGENT WORK; ON SUNDAY, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
DEDICATED SIX HOMES AND TRYING TO COMPLETE 12 MORE
HOMES
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Frank Kiefer 3190 Willowood Beaumont TX
Feels that many of the City streets have been damaged by the heavy rains, heat and heavy
traffic and are in dire need of repair with asphalt needing replaced; City needs to contact
the Texas Department of Transportation about the trash on IH-10; apologized to City
Council and Mr. Tom Warner for his error on Concord Road extension
Jason Marshburn 7220 Bythewood Beaumont TX
Feels that many of the ordinances don't relate to legal nuisances but more to annoyances,
feels that if you own the property you should be able to enjoy it; code enforcement needs
to concentrate on the poorer neighborhoods for potential dilapidated structures, illegal
dealings, etc.
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Open session of meeting recessed at 2:40 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Claim of Mary Coward
There bei no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
Audio p e ailable upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
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