HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 29 2007 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
W.L. Pate,Jr.At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Williams-Wright,At-Large
Lulu L. Smith,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nancy Beaulieu, Mayor Pro Tern,Ward II
Audwin Samuel,Ward III May 29,2007 Bobbie J. Patterson,Ward IV
Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tina Broussard, Interim City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on May 29, 2007, 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 1-8/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu gave the invocation. Mayor Ames led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll
call was made by Angela Thomas, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu, Councilmembers Smith,
Wright, and Pate. Absent: Councilmember Samuel (arrived at 2:02p.m.), Councilmember
Patterson (arrived at 2:19 p.m), Interim City Clerk, Tina Broussard. Also present were Kyle
Hayes, City Manager, Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney,Angela Thomas,Administrative Assistant to
the City Manager.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
None
Announcement: Everyone is invited to attend a reception honoring the outgoing Elected
Officials of the Beaumont City Council, at the newly renovated Julie Rogers
Theatre, Thursday, May 31, 2007 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding the Executive Session to be held at the
conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-8/Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - May 22, 2007
Minutes-May 29,2007
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
A) Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through the Target 2007
National Night Out Grant - Resolution 07-145
B) Authorize the City Manager to maintain and/or update memorandums of agreement with
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital, Sabine Tabernacle,American
Legion and Beaumont Preservation Partners who are providing shelter and support
facilities for City of Beaumont personnel and equipment during emergency operations -
Resolution 07-146
C) Authorize the City Manager to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Beaumont
Independent School District (BISD) which is assisting with transportation, manpower,
facility and communications support during emergency operations - Resolution 07-147
D) Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive a portable Video Surveillance system
through the Department of Homeland Security Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance
Program (CEDAP) - Resolution 07-148
E) Authorize the City Manager to maintain a memorandum of agreement with the Port of
Beaumont for communications support and tactical response during emergency
operations - Resolution 07-149
F) Authorize the City Manager to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Federal Bureau
of Prisons to provide canine support during prison escapes and other canine assistance
if necessary - Resolution 07-150
G) Authorize the City Manager to sign a memorandum of agreement with Southwestern Bell
Telephone, L.P. (AT&T Texas) for the use of 220 Main Street building for the City of
Beaumont as an alternate Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - Resolution 07-151
H) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with C. Sherman S. Parker,
LLC (Landlord) - Resolution 07-152
1) Approve a request to acquire additional Public Safety software modules for the Police
Department from their current software vendor, SunGard HTE OSSI, Inc.-Resolution 07-
153
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern
Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT,AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
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GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a resolution naming Dr. Lulu Smith as the Ambassador to the Arts for
the City of Beaumont- Resolution 07-154
The Administration recommended approval of the City Council adopting the resolution.
Dr. Lulu Smith has served as the Ward I Councilmember for more than 20 years. She has
been instrumental in countless projects over the years and too many to list; however, she
has had a special passion for the Arts and ensuring they remain a vibrant part of this
community. As Ambassador to the Arts, Dr. Smith would represent the City on the boards
of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Texas Energy Museum and Jefferson Theatre
Preservation Society. Dr. Smith would report periodically, as needed, to the City Council
relating to the progress of these organizations and their needs.
Dr. Smith would serve as Ambassador to the Arts on a voluntary bases for a one-year term
and to be renewed at the discretion of the Mayor on an annual basis. This item was placed
on the agenda at the request of Mayor Becky Ames and Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu.
Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu moved to APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-154 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY APPROVES NAMING DR.LULU SMITH AS THE AMBASSADOR TO THE ARTS FOR THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT. DR. SMITH WOULD REPRESENT THE CITY ON BOARDS OF THE ARTS MUSEUM OF
SOUTHEAST TEXAS,TEXAS ENERGY MUSEUM AND JEFFERSON THEATRE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF ONE YEAR,RENEWABLE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ATTHE DISCRETION OF THE
MAYOR. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to increase the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation of
Small Diameter Mains Contract-XII Project for"extra work"on Roberts Avenue and Fourth
Street - Resolution 07-155
Administration recommended approval of increasing the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation of
Small Diameter Mains Contract-XI I Project amount by$92,925. The proposed changes to
the contract will rehabilitate approximately 1640 linear feet of 10-inch sanitary sewer lines,
remove and replace seven manholes in the street, televise 1640 linear feet of damaged
lines, replace five service connections and increase the contract time by 60 calendar days.
The additional days increases the total contract time to 375 calendar days.
The existing sewer lines built in the 1950's have deteriorated and require major
rehabilitation. The primary goals of the project are to restore the integrity of the sanitary
sewer lines, restore the carrying capacity, provide customers with uninterrupted and
adequate service.
Funds for the project are available in the Capital Program.
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Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-155 THAT THE CITY
MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER No.2 REQUIRED TO
REHABILITATE APPROXIMATELY 1640 LINEAR FEET OF 10-INCH SANITARY SEWER LINES,REMOVE
AND REPLACE SEVEN MACHINES IN THE STREET,TELEVISE 1640 LINEAR FEET OF DAMAGED LINES,
POST TELEVISE 1640 LINEAR FEET OF REHABILITATED LINES,PERFORM CONSTRUCTION FLAGGING
ON ROBERTS AVENUE AND FOURTH STREET,REPLACE FIVE SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND INCREASE
THE CONTRACT TIME BY 60 CALENDAR DAYS THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT TIME
TO 375 CALENDAR DAYS AND INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $92,925 FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT OF$1,615,790 FOR THE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION OF SMALL DIAMETER MAINS
CONTRACT-XII PROJECT. Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
3. Consider authorizing the City Manager to decrease the Rehabilitation of the Northwest
Elevated Water Storage Tank at Lucas Street Project amount for adjustment of the scope
of work and contract time - Resolution 07-156
Administration recommended approval of decreasing the Rehabilitation of the Northwest
Elevated Water Storage Tank at Lucas Street Project amount by$38,680. The proposed
changes to the contract will delete Additive Bid Item No. 1 (to pressure wash tank if soluble
salt content is above 100 parts per million), delete 8,721 square feet of sodding and adjust
contract time. The proposed deleted work and contract time adjustment will represent an
overall decrease of 6.82% of the original contract amount.
The primary goals of the project are to restore the integrity of the tank and meet State and
Federal requirements.
Funds for the project are available in the Capital Program.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-156 THAT THE CITY
MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER No.4 IN THE AMOUNT
OF ($38,680 DECREASING THE CONTRACT TO $538,645 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE
NORTHWEST WATER STORAGE TANK AT THE LUCAS STREET PROJECT. Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
4. Consider authorizing the City Manager to increase the Water and Sanitary Sewer System
Improvements IH-10 Frontage Road East Walden Road to Brooks Road Project amount
for "extra work" - Resolution 07-157
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Administration recommended Administration recommends approval of increasing the
Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements IH-10 Frontage Road East Walden Road
to Brooks Road Project amount by$37,814.80. The proposed changes to the contract will
install 10 linear feet of casing, perform additional saw cutting, remove and replace a
manhole ring and cover with related appurtenances, install two 2-inch water services,
install a 20x6 tee and 6-inch gate valve, install additional 12-inch fittings, remove and
replace a 4-inch water service, delete the removal and replacement of manhole at Station
0+00. In addition, the following "extra work"will be added to the original contract: remove
and replace 80 linearfeet of 20-inch water line with casing including trench backfilling, road
patching, and traffic control at Brooks Road. The "extra work" will increase the contract
time by 60 calendar days.
The Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements IH-10 Frontage Road East Walden
Road to Brooks Road Project will loop the water system serving Ford Park and properties
on Major Drive, and provide water and sanitary sewer services to planned developments
in the area.
Funds for the project are available in the Capital Program.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-157 THAT THE CITY
MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $37,814.80 THEREBY INCREASING THE CONTRACT TO $1,325,442.80 FOR THE WATER AND
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IH-10 FRONTAGE ROAD EAST WALDEN ROAD TO
BROOKS ROAD PROJECT. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
5. Consider authorizing the Beaumont Convention&Visitor's Bureau to receive grant monies
from the Jefferson County Tourism Council for printing of the 2007-2008 regional visitor's
guide - Resolution 07-158
Administration recommended approval to receive grant monies from the Jefferson County
Tourism Council through the Jefferson County Hotel Occupancy tax in the amount of
$90,000 to be used for production and printing costs of the 2007-2008 regional visitor's
guide.
The Convention&Visitor's Bureaus of Beaumont, PortArthur, Nederland, Port Neches and
Groves, along with the Beaumont Enterprise, have collaborated together to promote
tourism in the area, by developing the regional visitor's guide. The magazine is distributed
throughout the state, region and cities, in an effort to promote tourism in Jefferson County.
The 88 page visitor's guide is a free publication, consisting of information on museums,
attractions, lodging,dining,shopping,and annual events in our area.The Jefferson County
Tourism Council has agreed to provide grant monies in the sum of $90,000, to offset
production costs for 150,000 magazines.
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Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-158 THAT DEAN
CONWELL,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BEAUMONT CONVENTION 8&VISITORS BUREAU(CVB),BE
AND IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE GRANT MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF$90,000 FROM THE
JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL FOR THE PRODUCTION AND PRINTING OF THE 2007-2008
REGIONAL VISITOR'S GUIDE. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
6. Consider approving the purchase of four (4) excavators for use in the Water Utilities
Department - Resolution 07-159
Administration recommends the award of a bid to United Rentals of Beaumont in the
amount of$150,192 for the purchase of four (4) compact rubber track excavators for the
Water Utilities Department.
The small excavators, used daily in the repair and maintenance of sewer lines, are narrow
in design for use in limited space conditions, such as alleys and rights-of-way in residential
areas.
The new excavators will be delivered within twenty-one (21) days of the order. United
Rentals in Beaumont will perform all warranty work for the one (1) year warranty period.
The replaced units will be disposed of according to the City's surplus property policies.
Funds for this expenditure are available in the Water Utilities Fund in the amount of
$150,192.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-159 THAT THE BID
SUBMITTED BY UNITED RENTALS,BEAUMONT,TEXAS,FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR(4)TAJEUCHI
TB135C,FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF$37,548 EACH FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $150,192 BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
7. Consider approving the purchase of seven (7)mowers for use in the Parks and Recreation
Department and Water Utilities Department - Resolution 07-160
Administration recommended the purchase of seven (7) Exmark M/N LAS28KA604
mowers for$7,106.94 each from Oil City Tractors of Beaumont.
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Bids were solicited for the purchase of seven (7) 28 HP zero turning radius mowers, five
(5) for Parks and Recreation Department, and two (2) for the Water Utilities Department.
The 60"cut mowers will be used by these Departments to maintain turf areas in City parks
and on Water Reclamation grounds.
The lowest bid that meets minimum specifications was submitted by Oil City Tractors of
Beaumont for $7,106.94 each for the Exmark M/N LAS28KA604 zero turning radius 60"
cut mowers with 28 HP engines. While there were bids for three (3) mowers with apparent
lower prices, these mowers failed to meet minimum specification and the bids were
therefore rejected. The engines of the three ranged from 25 to 27 HP while the
specifications required a minimum of 28 HP.
The Exmark mowers carry a two(2)year parts and labor warranty including the engine and
frame. Service work shall be provided by Oil City Tractors. Delivery is expected within two
(2) weeks.
Funding for the seven (7) mowers costing $7,106.94 each is available as follows:
DEPARTMENT FUND AMOUNT
Parks and Recreation, 5 mowers Capital Reserve Fund $35,534.70
Water Utilities, 2 mowers Water Fund $14,213.88
TOTAL: $49,748.58
Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-160 THAT THE BID
SUBMITTED BY OIL TRACTORS,BEAUMONT,TEXAS,FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN(7)EXMARK MIN
LAS28KA604,28 HP, FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND THE WATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF$7,106.94 EACH FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF$49,748.58 BY THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
8. Consider approving a bid for a security access system for the Municipal Court Building
including the new 911 Operations Center- Resolution 07-161
Administration recommends award of a bid to SecureNet, Inc. of Houston for furnishing
and installing a new security access system in the amount of$67,753.96.
The apparent low bidder, Metroplex Control Systems, is not an authorized distributor of the
Open Options Access Control System. The software system requested cannot be installed
nor supported by an unauthorized distributer. Request for Proposals clearly stated that the
proposed system must integrate with the Police Department's security system.
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The card access security system will be installed on the parking lot gate, at entrances to
the building and at entrances to 1St and 2nd floor levels and office areas. All employees in
the Municipal Court offices and the 911 Operations Center will be given various levels of
access to the building with this new system. The system includes video cameras,fire and
motion detection alarms, recorders, door locks and reader pedestals for parking lot gates.
The system will be integrated with the current security system at the Police Department.
Video monitoring will be onsite at the 911 Operations Center with backup monitoring at the
Police Department.
Funding is available in the Capital Program.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-161 THAT THE BID
SUBMITTED BY SECURENET, INC., HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING A NEW
SECURITY CARD ACCESS SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING INCLUDING THE NEW 911
OPERATIONS CENTER LOCATED AT 700 ORLEANS IN THE AMOUNT OF$67,753.96 BE ACCEPTED
BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
9. PUBLIC HEARING: Dangerous Structures
Public Hearing Open: 1:51 p.m.
Public comments were made by the following people who personally appeared and
requested additional arrangements for their property.
Ben and Linda Collins P.O. Box 224 Sour Lake TX
Item #5 - 2250 Angelina
Mary Spikes 2250 Angelina Beaumont TX
Item #5 - 2250 Angelina
Ray Winfield 3340 Lompassas Beaumont TX
Item #54 - 3340 Lampassas
Betty L. Briscoe 2250 Harrison St. Beaumont TX
Item #64 - 2250 Harrison
Ron Clark 1940 Broadway Beaumont TX
Item #13 - 1940 Broadway (Garage Apartment)
Marvin Gage 3945 Cypress St. Beaumont TX
Item #16 - 1920 Cartwright (Garage)
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Charlie Goehringer 550 Fannin St. #400 Beaumont TX
Item #31 - 4430 Dowlen Rd. (Commercial)
Zeloton J. Beall Jr. 1400 West Walton Rd. Lumberton TX
Item #49 - 7990 Helbig Rd.
Brian Ellis 3000 W. Cedar Beaumont TX
Item #51 - 30 Interstate 10 N (Commercial)
Illya Coleman 185 Vestal Beaumont TX
Item #86 - 185 Vestal
Kim Lien Nguyen 2985 Avenue C Beaumont TX
Item #10 - 2985 Avenue C
Chris D. Karaff P.O. Box 1402 Mauriceville TX
Item #15 - 2705 Cable St.
Bob Whitman 2355 Rusk St. Beaumont TX
Item #14 - 2127 Broadway
John Duggins 690 Cuchia Beaumont TX
Item #62 - 4995 Mallett
Charlene Guidry 3045 Hebert Beaumont TX
Item #48 - 3045 Hebert
Ricky Ruffin 634 Fulton Ave. Beaumont TX
Item #39 - 634 Fulton Ave.
Larry Bass 7355 Click Dr. Beaumont TX
Item #23 - 7355 Click Dr.
Gustavia Turner 1110 Alabama Beaumont TX
Item #3 - 1110 Alabama (Front House)
Public Hearing Closed at 3:29 p.m.
Public Hearing Reopened at 3:30 p.m: Due to a citizen wanting to speak on a dilapidated
structure
Alfonso Estrada 4395 Grandbury Beaumont TX
Item #81 - 1308 South (Commercial)
Public Hearing Closed at 3:33 p.m.
Consider approval of an ordinance declaring certain structures to be dangerous structures
and ordering their removal within 10 days or authorizing the property owner to enroll the
dangerous structure in a work program - Ordinance 07-058
Page 9 of 12 Minutes-May 29,2007
Administration recommended City Council condemn these eighty-eight(88)structures and
order the owner to raze within ten (10) days. Additionally, if the property owner of a
structure requests and is authorized by City Council to enroll in a work program, all
delinquent taxes shall be paid in full or a payment plan has been established prior to the
enrollment in the work program. Enrollment in the work program shall occur within ten
days after the effective date of this ordinance.
These structures have been inspected by the Building Codes Division and found to be
dangerous structures as defined by the City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinances,Article III.
Dangerous Structures, Section 14-50. Additionally, these structures have deteriorated to
a condition that they are no longer considered suitable for repair.
City may incur the cost of demolition.
Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu made a motion TO ALLOW PROPERTY OWNERS OF ITEMS#5,10, 13,
14, 15, 16,23,31,39,46,48,49,54,62,81 AND 86 TO BE ALLOWED TO ENTER INTO A 150 DAY
WORK PROGRAM. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Mayor Pro Tern Beaulieu made a motion to ADOPT ORDINANCE 07-058 ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR
DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - NONE
MAYOR PRO TEM BEAULIEU - COMMENTED ON THE BASEBALL THAT SHE SIGNED THAT
WILL GO TO ALL CITIES THAT HAD TEXAS LEAGUES AT ONE
TIME. IT WILL BE THE FIRST BASEBALL PITCHED AT THE ALL-
STAR GAME IN THE TEXAS LEAGUE TO BE HELD IN CORPUS
CHRISTI
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COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- ENJOYED THE BEAUTIFUL SPEECH GIVEN ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT BY COUNCILMEMBER PATE AT THE
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT FOREST LAWN CEMETERY,ALSO
STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THE SERVICE WAS REGARDING
THE SERVICEMEN THAT WERE KILLED IN ACTION, WE STILL
HAVE SERVICEMEN THAT CAME HOME AND THEY HAVE GREAT
STORIES TO TELL ABOUT WORLD WAR II
COUNCILMEMBER PATE- THE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY DOES HONOR THOSE THAT
HAVE PASSED AWAY,WE HAVE HAD 1.1 MILLION PASS AWAY
SINCE THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 620,000
WERE LOST IN THE CIVIL WAR, WE ALSO LOSE VETERANS
FROM WORLD WAR II EVERYDAY
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON - COMMENTED THAT THE RECOUNT FOR WARD IV, THE
RECOUNT WAS STILL IN PROGRESS; ALSO EXPRESSED TO
THE CITIZENS OF BEAUMONT AND WARD IV, THAT SHE WAS
DISMAYED THAT ANY GROUP OR ANY PERCENTAGE OF ANY
GROUP CAN TELL CITIZENS HOW TO VOTE, SPECIFICALLY
FIREFIGHTERS. 61%OF THE FIREFIGHTERS DO NOT LIVE IN
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND THEY DO NOT PAY TAXES OR
SPEND THEIR MONEY IN THE CITY, NOR CAN THEY VOTE IN
ANY ELECTION. THE CITIZENS OF BEAUMONT ARE THEN LEFT
WITH PAYING THE TAXES THAT WILL INCREASE,ALONG WITH
DECREASED SERVICES AND POSSIBLY THE CLOSING OF FIRE
STATIONS, AND NOT BEING ABLE TO HIRE MORE PEOPLE
THAT MAY BE NEEDED IN OTHER AREAS BECAUSE FUNDS
WILL PROBABLY NOT BE AVAILABLE, IN THE EVENT THE
FIREMEN GET THE 27% RAISE
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - ANNOUNCED THE RECEPTION HONORING THE OUTGOING
COUNCILMEMBERS ON THURSDAY MAY 31, 2007 AT 5:00
P.M.
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
None
Open session of meeting recessed at 3:47 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Claim of Beaumont Independent School District
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
Audio recordings are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
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Becky Am ayor
Tina Broussard, Interim City Clerk
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