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Home My WebLink AboutMIN APR 08 2008 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate, Jr., At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Williams-Wright, At-Large Dr. Alan B. Coleman, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nancy Beaulieu, Ward II Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tem,Ward III April 8, 2008 Jamie Smith,Ward IV Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tina Broussard, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont,Texas, met in a regular session on April 8,2008,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 1-7/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jerry Fenter of Christ Covenant Church gave the invocation. Mayor Ames led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Samuel, Councilmembers Coleman, Beaulieu, Wright and Pate. Absent: Councilmember Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month" - April, 2008 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Wright; accepted by Cheryl Williams, Executive Director for Rape and Suicide Crisis of Southeast Texas Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-7/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - April 1, 2008 Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 08 - 096 Lynda Kay Makin would be appointed as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames) Minutes-April 8,2008 Patrick Gibbs would be appointed as Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2008. (Mayor Becky Ames) Kathleen Leaf would be appointed as Chairman of the Library Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames) Gwin Genn would be appointed as Vice Chairman of the Library Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames) Marty Craig would be appointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames) A) Approve a contract for litter removal services for City rights-of-way - Resolution 08 - 097 B) Authorize Robert B. Dunham of Sheldon, Dunham&Edwardson, L.L.P.to execute additional collection activities including the filing and prosecution of lawsuits, if necessary, to collect delinquent Small Business Revolving Loans - Resolution 08 - 098 C) Authorize the release of a litter lien against property described as 3240 Lampassas - Resolution 08 - 099 D) Approve a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in Cottage Grove Subdivision - Resolution 08 - 100 Mayor Pro Tem Samuel made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving the purchase of 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered transit buses to replace the existing fleet of buses. Administration recommended approval to purchase fifteen(15)CNG powered transit buses from North American Bus Industries (NABI) of Aniston, Alabama through the State of Minnesota's Cooperative Purchasing Venture for a total of $6,085,274. The Cooperative Purchasing Venture through the State of Minnesota is a members-only program that enables participants to purchase goods and services under contract terms established by the State of Minnesota. The City of Beaumont is a registered member and has paid the annual fee of$500. Page 2 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 Through the efforts of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC), the City was able to secure$6,200,000 in Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ)funding to purchase alternatively fueled buses. Additionally,the City was able to secure State of Texas toll credits for the local match. As a result,the City will not incur any cost associated with the purchase of the new buses. Delivery is projected to start in early November with all fifteen(15) shipped by December 31, 2008. The CMAQ funding and toll credits will cover all costs associated with the purchase of the buses. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF FIFTEEN (15) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) POWERED TRANSIT BUSES IN THE AMOUNT OF$6,085,274 FROM NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES(NABI) OF ANISTON, ALABAMA THROUGH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA'S COOPERATIVE PURCHASING VENTURE. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 101 2. Consider approving a contract for reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Rita utilizing federal funds. Administration recommended the award of a contract for the reconstruction of owner-occupied housing units to J.W.Turner Construction of Tomball,Texas for a total amount of$797,980.00 and Lazer Homes Inc. of Houston, Texas for $94,738.00. The Housing Division of the Community Development Department identifies single family homes that are eligible for federal grant funding allocated to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)Disaster Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to remediate the unmet housing needs of Beaumont residents resulting from Hurricane Rita. These homes are identified through either a pre-application process or by a review of Federal Emergency Management Agency, City, and/or County information concerning the damage caused by the hurricane. Bids were solicited from four (4) construction contractors for the reconstruction of owner- occupied housing units. The bids included reconstruction of the home with an additional bid for an alternate tub/shower unit if the homeowner requires an ADA unit to allow them to walk or roll into the shower. The reconstruction will be managed by George E. Johnson Development, Inc. of Houston and the City's Housing Division. J.W.Turner Construction was the low bidder on eleven(11)locations and Lazer Homes Inc. was low bidder on one location. Page 3 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 Funding will be provided by a federal grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Disaster Recovery Program which requires no matching funds from the City. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY J.W.TURNER CONSTRUCTION OF TOMBALL,TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF$797,980 FOR ELEVEN (11)LOCATIONS AND LAZER HOMES, INC.OF HOUSTON,TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF$94,738 FOR ONE(1)LOCATION BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 102 3. Consider approving a six (6) month contract for the purchase of water treatment chemicals. Administration recommended the award of a six (6) month contract to Altiva Corporation of Houston, Texas, for purchasing liquid chlorine and to FSTI, Inc. of Manor, Texas, for purchasing sodium hydroxide at the unit prices, with an estimated total expenditure of $228,035. The chemicals included in this bid are liquid chlorine and sodium hydroxide which are used to disinfect and purify the City's water supply. Funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Utilities Department operating budget. Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BIDS SUBMITTED BY ALTIVIA CORPORATION,HOUSTON,TEXAS,FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIQUID CHLORINE AND FSTI, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE IN THE UNIT PRICES FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF $228,035 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 103 Page 4 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 4. Consider approving an annual contract for grounds maintenance and litter removal services. Administration recommended approval of a three (3)year contract beginning April 9, 2008 with Beaumont Products and Services, Inc. (BPS)for basic grounds maintenance services. BPS has provided grounds maintenance and litter removal services forthe past eleven (11) years. Grounds maintenance services include mowing, edging, sweeping and litter removal for the grounds at City Hall, Civic Center, Beaumont Public Library, Police Building, Julie Rogers Theatre,Tyrrell Historical Library, Delia Harrington Park, Henry Dannenbaum Transfer Facility, Riverfront Park, Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and the Central Business District medians and boulevards. Mowing and edging are performed on a weekly basis during the growing season, March 1 through October 31. Biweekly mowing is required during the dormant season. The contract contains provisions for two(2)additional employees to work on the Downtown Beautification Team as needed on an hourly rate basis. This contract is exempt from competitive bidding because the service is provided by a State certified workshop. BPS is a private not-for-profit State certified workshop employing disabled individuals. The rates reflect an increase of 2.5%over last year's rates. The City will pay approximately $190,000 per year to Beaumont Product and Services. Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES A THREE (3)YEAR CONTRACT BEGINNING APRIL 9, 2008, WITH BEAUMONT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES,INC.(BPS)FOR BASIC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND LITTER REMOVAL SERVICES AT THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND SPECIFIED AREAS WITHIN BEAUMONT'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AS WELL AS A DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION TEAM TO PERFORM SPECIAL PROJECTS AS NEEDED. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 104 5. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Administration recommended approval of authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Page 5 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 Since 1992, the City has participated in the Summer Food Service Program with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through an agreement with the Texas Department of Agriculture. The proposal for this summer will generally provide about 720 lunches per day, Monday to Friday,from June 16 to August 23. The program will operate from the same 9 locations which were used last year. The Parks and Recreation Department, which oversees the program, will sponsor a variety of games and activities, suitable for each site, to make it an enjoyable experience for the children that participate. This program is well established and helps to ensure the well-being of the children in our community. The program provides a fixed payment for each meal served that is intended to cover the majority of the food costs. The estimated program costs will be determined after bids are taken. Last year, the City's cost was about $12,000 or 10 percent of the total food cost. COuncilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN ORDER FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 105 6. Consider approving the purchase of an audio visual system for the 911 and Emergency Operations Center. Administration recommended the purchase of an audio visual system from Troxell Communication, Inc. of League City, Texas in the amount of $71,384.22 through the Cooperative Purchasing Network, which complies with all state bidding statutes and participation allows members to purchase items or services from contracted vendors. In the new 911 and Emergency Operations Center, audio visual systems are an integral part of the dispatch and emergency operations function. Large screen monitors will be placed in the dispatch room for real time viewing of the Computer Aided Dispatch(CAD)system which displays incidents and maps the physical location of emergency vehicles. Multiple monitors will also be placed in the conference room,training room, and emergency operations center. The price includes all equipment,wiring,testing and labor to install a fully functional system. Page 6 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 Funds are available in the Capital Program and from a Law Enforcement Tactical Police Program Grant (LETPP). The grant will fund $12,039.50 of the project cost. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF AN AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF$71,384.22 FOR THE 911 AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER FROM TROXELL COMMUNICATION, INC.OF LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS THROUGH THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING NETWORK (TCPN). Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 106 7. Consider authorizing an application for, and acceptance of new funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force. Administration recommended approval of an application for, and acceptance of, new funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force. Local government agencies may apply for one year funding for a State Grant through the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. The City of Beaumont has been the grantee of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force since 1993. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is a multi-jurisdiction agency comprised of seven personnel from the Beaumont Police Department, and one each from Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Pt.Arthur Police Department and the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. Since the inception, motor vehicle thefts have decreased in Beaumont by 73%from 1721 in 1992 to 458 in 2007. The Task Force currently covers Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Jasper Counties. The Task Force focuses efforts in two areas: investigations,and public awareness. The application for FY2009 is in the amount of$1,004,731. State funds in the amount of $552,597 are being requested from the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. The remainder of the funds are provided from the participating agencies. Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF$1,004,731 FOR FY 2009 OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE Page 7 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 107 8. PUBLIC HEARING: Receive comments relating to the City of Beaumont submitting a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration(FTA)to receive Operating Assistance funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System. Public Hearing Open: 1:55 p.m. Public Comments: None Public Hearing Close: 1:56 p.m. Consider authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and execute a contract with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)to receive Operating Assistance funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System. Beaumont Municipal Transit has prepared a grant application for FY 2008 FTA funds. The grant will help fund the labor, fringe benefits, parts and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses needed for the operation and maintenance of the transit system. The grant will pay up to a maximum amount of$1,704,360 or $43.7% of the net operating deficit. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT AND EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,560,000 WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TO RECEIVE OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL TRANSIT (BMT) SYSTEM FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 108 9. PUBLIC HEARING: Dangerous Structures Public Hearing Open: 1:57 p.m. Public comments were made by the following people who personally appeared and requested additional arrangements for their property. Page 8 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 Willie Scott 4350 Jeanette St. Beaumont TX Item: #32 2620 Gulf St. Stacey Hoffman 3801 35th St. Beaumont TX Item: #35 3920 Ironton Eva Carter 1670 Irving St. Beaumont TX Item: #36 3707 Irving Alfonso Albacete 840 Franklin Beaumont TX Item: #24 840 Franklin John Guidry 2830 St. James Beaumont TX Item: #16 220 Earl Christopher & Rhonda Joseph 202 Laurel Ct. Luling LA Item: #3 5340 Betts Ln. Dorothy Lee Allen 2810 Tannis St. Beaumont TX Item: #29 1075 Grand Blanchie Hebert 2426 Emile Beaumont TX Interested in property located at 1395 Franklin, Item #26 (not property owner) Public Hearing Close: 2:22 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. Administration recommended City Council condemn these fifty three(53)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. Page 9 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 Mayor Pro Tern Samuel made a motion TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AS WELL AS TO ALLOW PROPERTY OWNERS OF ITEMS#16, 24, 29, 32, 35 AND 36 TO BE ALLOWED TO ENTER INTO A 150 DAY WORK PROGRAM AND TO REMOVE ITEMS #3 AND 25 FROM THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURES LIST; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FORA PENALTY. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 08 -025 WORKSESSION • Review and discuss a request to utilize vibratory trucks for the purpose of seismic testing on private property and with the owners consent. Chris Boone, Community Development Director discussed that, on November,2007, the City conducted a workshop to establish seismic testing blast distances at 750 feet from any structure and to disallow vibratory trucks on city streets. Since that time,the City has been approached about the possibility of conducting vibratory testing, not on city streets, but on private property. At this time Quantum Geophysical, Inc. is requesting the ability to use vibratory trucks on private property, no closer than 250 feet from any structure. In addition, the company agrees to obtain specific approval from any property owner on which such vibratory truck testing will be done. Tom Binig, a representative from Ballard Exploration Co., Houston,TX commented on vibratory testing on private property as well as answer questions and address any concerns of Council. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - ABSENT MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - COMMENTED ON THE NORTH END CLEAN-UP WITH THE BRICKYARD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, AS WELL AS THE CONCERTS IN THE PARK,THANKED JIM THOMPSON AND HIS STAFF FOR THE GREAT JOB THAT THEY DO,ANNOUNCED THE 100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER BEAUMONT WILL HAVE THEIR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS BANQUET ON APRIL 11, 2008 FROM 6:30 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M., AT THE MCM ELEGANTE HOTEL Page 10 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMPLIMENTED MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL ON HIS WARD III CLEAN-UP, CONGRATULATED MARY LEE ON A FINE JOB WITH THE FOOD FOR THE WARD III CLEAN-UP,ANNOUNCED THAT LAMAR UNIVERSITY WILL BE CELEBRATING "RED, WHITE & YOU" AT 5:30 P.M., APRIL 8, 2008 AT BISTRO LEMONDE COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - THANKED THE CITY FOR THE NEIGHBORS IN THE PARK AT ALICE KEITH PARK, COMMENDED THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ON A GREAT JOB COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU- COMMENTED ON THE CITY CLEAN-UP AND HOW GREAT THE NEIGHBORHOODS LOOK, ANNOUNCED A CLEAN-UP SCHEDULED FOR THE AMELIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AT 9:00 A.M. ON APRIL 19, 2008, AT PEARLSTEIN PARK, SPOKE REGARDING THE QUITE ZONE AND THE SMALL DELAY DUE TO SOME ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE LEGISLATURE COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - COMMENTED ON COUNCILMEMBER SMITH'S WARD IV CLEAN-UP SCHEDULED FOR 8:30 A.M.,APRIL 12, 2008 AT SOUTH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH,THANKED MS.LEE ON HER HOSPITALITY FOR LAST WEEKS WARD III CLEAN-UP, COMMENTED ON LAMAR UNIVERSITY'S "RED, WHITE & YOU", ANNOUNCED THE BEAUMONT POLICE OFFICER BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT ON APRIL 12, 2008 AT IRONOAKS GOLF CLUB,AS WELL AS THE WARD I CLEAN-UP ON APRIL 26, 2008 AT CONCORD'S HALBOUTY PARK AND THE HELBIG AREA CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - STATED THAT PRESENT COUNCIL IS THE MOST ACTIVE COUNCIL THAT HE HAS HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH, REMINDED EVERYONE THAT TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008, COUNCIL WILL MEET AT 11:00 OR 11:30 A.M., INSTEAD OF THEIR USUAL TIME OF 1:30 P.M. MAYOR AMES - MENTIONED THE CITY AND WARD CLEAN-UPS, COMPLIMENTED MS. LEE ON THE GREAT JOB SHE DID ON THE FOOD FOR THE WARD III CLEAN-UP ON SATURDAY Page 11 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008 Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Frank Kiefer 3190 Willowood Beaumont TX Spoke regarding the Federal Government removing "In God We Trust"from our currency, encouraged everyone to call or write their Federal Representatives, Senators and Congressmen to keep "In God We Trust" on our currency Bruce Hoffer 2615 Gladys Beaumont TX Stated that last weekend was the first day of soccer, five more weeks of spring soccer, encouraged everyone to come out Crystal Holmes 255 College Beaumont TX Announced the Beaumont Police Benefit Association Golf Tournament, on April 12 & 13, 2008 at Ironoaks Golf Club, also the Annual Law Enforcement Memorial on May 7, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. on the steps of the Police Department on the College Street side EXECUTIVE SESSION - (Cancelled) Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Claim of William Gardiner With Executive Session being cancelled, Council adjourned at 3:26 p.m. Au io is available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. Be ky Ame a or .•rte VOW Aw Tina Broussard, City Clerk Page 12 of 12 Minutes-April 8,2008