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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 27 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 Tern, Ward III May 27, 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 May 27, 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 4-11/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Rev. James Blackwell of South Park Baptist Church gave the invocation. Eleven Students from Blanchette Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Councilmembers Coleman, Beaulieu, Wright, Pate and Smith. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Samuel and City Manager Kyle Hayes. Also present were Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions David Moore - Introduced students and spoke on the reading program, "Readers are Leaders" at Blanchette Elementary School Mayor Ames read the announcement about the Executive Session to be held prior to Item #11 at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 4-11/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - May 13, 2008 Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 08 - 154 Minutes-May 27,2008 Carol Dixon would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current term would expire March 1, 2010. (Councilmember Jamie D. Smith). A) Approve a resolution requesting a change in investment authority for the City of Beaumont- Resolution 08 - 155 B) Approve a contract for repairs to the Art Museum of Southeast Texas-Resolution 08-156 C) Approve a Change Order for the Civic Center Roof Replacement - Resolution 08 - 157 D) Authorize the execution of a License to Encroach Agreement - Resolution 08 - 158 E) Amend Resolution No. 06-388 to correct the description of property authorized to be acquired by eminent domain at 840 College Street - Resolution 08 - 159 F) Authorize the acquisition of property in the Van Wormer Addition for the Downtown Event Center and Lake Park - Resolution 08 - 160 Councilmember Wright made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORAMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow the storage, sale and distribution of piping,valves and fittings in a GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)District at 3087 College Street. Administration recommended approval of a request for a specific use permit to allow the storage, sale and distribution of piping,valves and fittings in a GC-MD(General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3087 College Street. David Stone, Branch Manager of Industrial Piping Specialists, Inc. (IPS), has applied for the specific use permit to store, sale and distribute piping, valves and fittings in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3087 College Street. IPS is a 20 year old distributor of pipe, valves and fittings and is locating its newest facility in Beaumont. The facility will include over 32,000 sq.ft. of warehouse and office space with an additional 2 acres for outside pipe storage. The property is the former location of ABC Roofing and National Linen Supply. Page 2 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 At a Joint Public Hearing held May 19, 2008, the Planning Commission recommended approval 8:0 of a request for a specific use permit to allow the storage, sale and distribution of piping, valves and fittings in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3087 College Street. COuncilmember Coleman moved tO ADOPTAN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE STORAGE, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS IN A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 3087 COLLEGE STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS.Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 08 - 042 2. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a restaurant parking lot in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2320 Broadway. Administration recommended approval of a request for a specific use permit to allow a restaurant parking lot in an RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization)District at 2320 Broadway. Wayne and Karen Ingwersen, owner of Easy's Restaurant, has applied for the specific use permit. The Ingwersen's own two vacant lots immediately south of their restaurant at 2325 Calder in which to construct a parking lot at that location. At a meeting held May 12,2008,the Historic Landmark Commission recommended approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the parking lot. At a Joint Public Hearing held May 19, 2008, the Planning Commission recommended approval 8:0 of a request for a specific use permit to allow a restaurant parking lot in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2320 Broadway subject to the following conditions: • During the Calder Avenue construction project,access to Broadway will be permitted. Once that project is completed, the Broadway access to the parking lot will be eliminated • The parking lot shall extend no more than 25' from the south property line • A minimum 6'wide landscape strip shall be installed along the south end of the parking lot Page 3 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 • An 8' tall wood screening fence shall be constructed along the west property line • The parking lot shall meet the interior landscaping requirements and with a waiver to the 10' wide landscape strip along the west property line. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION)DISTRICT AT 2320 BROADWAY,IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 08 - 043 3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in the CBD (Central Business District) at 934 Calder. Administration recommended approval of a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in the CBD (Central Business District) located at 934 Calder. Pastor Kennedy Andrews, representing Harvestfor Lost Souls Outreach Church, has applied for the specific use permit to convert the old YMCA racquet ball gym into its sanctuary. The interior of the building will be renovated to house staff offices, classrooms and a sanctuary that will seat 200 people. Parking will be provided on the old tennis courts west of the old gym building and the existing parking lot. At a Joint Public Hearing held May 19, 2008, the Planning Commission recommended approval 8:0 of the specific use permit to allow a church in the CBD(Central Business District) at 934 Calder subject to the following conditions: • Provide a minimum 6'wide landscape strip along the Magnolia Street frontage and a 3' wide landscape strip along the McFaddin Avenue frontage of the parking lot. Interior landscape islands will also be required as per the Zoning Ordinance. • No overnight shelter or public feedings will be allowed without a future specific use permit. Page 4 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHURCH IN THE CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) LOCATED AT 934 CALDER IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERSCOLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATEAND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 08 - 044 4. Consider approving a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue $30 million in Certificates of Obligation to finance street, drainage and general improvement projects approved in the Capital Program. Administration recommended approval of a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue $30 million in Certificates of Obligation to finance street, drainage and general improvement projects approved in the Capital Program. The City of Beaumont proposes to issue $30 million in Certificates of Obligation to finance various street, drainage and general improvement projects approved by the City Council in the Capital Program. It is necessary to publish notice of the time and place of the passing of the Ordinance authorizing issuance. A presentation was given by Ryan O'Hara with RBC Capital Markets, the City's Financial Advisors. All debt and other expenses related to the Certificates of Obligation shall be incurred by the Debt Service Fund which is supported by property taxes. At this time, the tax rate is $.654/$100 assessed valuation with $.22/$100 dedicated to debt service. Because debt service requirements at this time actually decrease in future years and the city has available cash in the Debt Service Fund which could be utilized towards debt service, the Administration believes the dedicated tax rate for debt service will not increase next year despite the$30 million new issue. All debt and expenses related to the Revenue Bonds shall be incurred by the Water Fund which is supported by revenues of the waterworks and sewer system. Water and sewer rates are projected to increase between 3-6%per year for the next five years. Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, ACTING THROUGH ITS GOVERNING BODY IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO PAY CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TO BE INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES WITHIN THE CITY,AND FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 271.041 -271.064. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. Page 5 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 AYES: MAYORAMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 161 5. Consider approving a contract for the 2008 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Program. Administration recommended the award of a contract to LID Construction of Beaumont in the amount of $3,873,529.40. On May 15, 2008 the City of Beaumont received two (2) bids for the 2008 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Program. The lowest bid was submitted by LID Construction in the amount of $3,873,529.40. The recommended low bidder has been certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Funds are available in the Capital Program. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY LD CONSTRUCTION OF BEAUMONT, IN THE AMOUNT OF$3,873,529.40 FOR A CONTRACT FOR ASPHALT STREET REHABILITATION SHOULD BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 162 6. Consider amending Section 19 of the Code of Ordinances regulating seismic testing within the city. Administration recommended approval of the amendment to Section 19 of the Code of Ordinances regulating seismic testing within the city. The City Council recently amended Section 19 of the Code of Ordinances to establish guidelines for seismic testing in the city. Since these amendments were made, additional needed changes have been identified. These recommended changes include a modification to Section 19-1, changing the definition of"structure";amending Section 19-53 to specify the seismic testing insurance levels as opposed to drilling and redrilling insurance levels; amending Section 19-54 to allow permit transfers for seismic permits;and, repealing Section 19-56 as a duplication of Section 19-19. Page 6 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19,SECTIONS 19-1,19-19,19-53,AND 19-54,AND REPEALING SECTION 19- 56 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT PROVIDING FOR SEISMIC TESTING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 08 - 045 7. Consider amending Chapter 29 of the Code of Ordinances relating to vehicles for hire. Administration recommended approval of the amendments proposed for Chapter 29. As previously discussed, the Code of Ordinances is being revised and updated to reflect current and recommended operational and management practices. In accordance with the process that was put in place, the proposed changes to Chapter 29, which relates to vehicles for hire, were provided to the City Council for review. Following the plan, Chapter 29 is being brought forward for consideration and approval. Later this year, a recodified Code of Ordinances will be presented to City Council for review and consideration. The new Code will incorporate all of the revisions and updates that have been adopted during the review process. The recodification will cost an estimated $20,000. Funds are available in the FY 2008 Operating Budget. Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29,ARTICLE II,AMBULANCES,SECTIONS 29-20 THROUGH 29-25,SECTIONS 28-27 THROUGH 29-35, SECTION 29-38, ARTICLE III, TAXICABS, SECTION 29-48, SUBSECTION 29-50(c), SECTION 29-56 AND SECTION 29-58 AND REPEALING ARTICLE II, SECTION 29-26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Page 7 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 Ordinance 08 - 046 8. Consider approving a contract for the reconstruction of six homes damaged by Hurricane Rita utilizing federal grant 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 $454,300. 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. J.W. Turner Construction was the low bidder on all locations. 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 Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY J. W. TURNER CONSTRUCTION OF TOMBALL, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $454,300 FOR SIX (6)LOCATIONS SHOULD BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 163 9. Consider approving a contract for the purchase of cement liner materials for use in the Water Utilities Department. Administration recommended award of a six (6) month contract to Enviro Remediation Coatings of Katy,Texas for the purchase of cement liner materials for manhole rehabilitation for use by the Water Utilities Department for the unit price of$19.90 per bag. The estimated total cost over the term of the contract is $107,460. The City sanitary sewer system utilizes thousands of brick and mortar manholes. Over time, mortar deteriorates and gives way, creating voids which can allow the infiltration of storm water into the sanitary sewer system. This infiltration creates the potential for sanitary sewer overflows,which are public health risks, and are subject to fines by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Page 8 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 The Water Utilities Department has developed a Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative(SSOI) with the TCEQ which removes the threat of fines for overflows during a five(5)year period. The SSOI requires the rehabilitation of 600 liner feet of manholes per month in order to avoid an administrative order or fine. Two bids were received for providing cement liner materials. Administration recommended an award of a six(6)month contract with Enviro Remediation Coating of Katy,Texas with an estimated total amount of $107,460. This expenditure is budgeted in the Water Utilities Fund. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY ENVIRO REMEDIATION COATINGS OF KATY, TEXAS, FOR A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE CEMENT LINER MATERIALS FOR USE BY THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR MANHOLE REHABILITATION FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF$107,460 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 164 10. Consider approving a historic preservation loan for work done to the exterior of the building at 278 Pearl Street. Administration recommended approval of a historic preservation loan for work done to the exterior of the building at 278 Pearl Street in the amount of $39,375. Willard Hall has applied for an historic preservation loan in the amount of$49,000 for work that has been done to the exterior of the building at 278 Pearl. The loan request is to pay for work that has been done to the west and south walls of the building and to install a fire escape. The need for the repairs became apparent after the recent demolition of the adjacent building which exposed the south wall of the building. At a Regular Meeting May 12, 2008, the Historic Landmark Commission recommended approval 8:0 of a request for a historic preservation loan for the property at 278 Pearl in the amount of $39,375. Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN REQUEST FOR $39,375 TO WILLARD HALL FROM THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN FUND FOR WORK COMPLETED TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING AT 278 PEARL. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. Page 9 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 08 - 165 Council recessed into Executive Session at 2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION • Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Beaumont Police Officers Association vs. The Beaumont Civil Service Commission and The City of Beaumont Council reconvened into Regular Session at 2:35 p.m. GENERAL BUSINESS 11. Consider amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce the number of Grade II Sergeant positions and to increase the number of Grade I Officer positions in the Police Department. Administration recommended amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce the number of Grade I I Sergeant positions to 40 and increase the number of Grade I Officer position to 205. In 2008, in settlement of a related lawsuit, Erik Kvarme v. the City of Beaumont, et al, the Council, by Ordinance 08-008, amended Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances, increasing the number of Grade I I Sergeant positions by one (1)to allow for the promotion of Grade I Officer Kvarme. The fiscal year 2008 budget provided for forty (40) Grade II Sergeant positions in the Beaumont Police Department. It was the intent of the Administration that as vacancies occur, the total number of Grade II supervisory positions in the Police Department return to 40. While the Council considers the number of authorized positions, the Police Chief and City Manager request that the number of Grade I Officer positions be increased by six (6) positions. Year to date, the crime statistics are up in certain categories and the additional officers on the streets will better prepare the City for the additional people living and working in the area as a result of industrial expansions. If all authorized positions are filled,the budgetary impact would be approximately$250,000. Page 10 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-75 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF GRADE II SERGEANT POSITIONS IN THE BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM 41 TO 40 AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF GRADE I OFFICERS FROM 199 TO 205; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 08 - 047 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN- CONGRATULATIONS TO CITY MANAGER KYLE HAYES AND WIFE ANN ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR SON, .LAMES JEFFERY HARRISON HAYES, THANKED CITIZENS WHO SENT IN REPLIES REGARDING LIGHTS, MUSEUM ETC., EXCITED ABOUT THE $4 MILLION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU- HOPED EVERYONE HAD A SAFE HOLIDAY, CONGRATULATED THE STUDENTS OF BLANCHETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS, AS WELL AS THE TEACHERS, PARENTS AND SPONSORS THAT WERE INVOLVED, ALSO CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER KYLE HAYES AND WIFE ON THEIR NEW BABY COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAYES FAMILY ON THEIR NEW BABY, COMMENTED ON THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AT MAGNOLIA MEMORIAL PARK, CONGRATULATED THE READERS FROM BLANCHETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS WELL AS THE PARENTS, ENCOURAGED ALL PARENTS TO PUT THEIR CHILDREN IN SOME TYPE OF PROGRAM THIS SUMMER COUNCILMEMBER PATE- THANKED THE VFW AND THE AMERICAN LEGION FOR THE GREAT JOB THAT THEY DO,ANNOUNCED THAT ON FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008, HOTEL BEAUMONT WILL HAVE ANOTHER SERVICE IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.,COMMENTED ON THE BABE ZAHARIAS GOLF TOURNAMENT AND THEIR SPECIAL GUEST,WADE PHILLIPS, COACH OF THE DALLAS COWBOYS, ANNOUNCED THAT BOYS' HAVEN WILL HAVE A CRAWFISH BOIL FUND RAISER Page 11 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 AT FORD PARK ON SATURDAY MAY 31, 2008 FROM 11 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M., ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO SUPPORT THEM, CONGRATULATED CITY MANAGER KYLE HAYES AND WIFE ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR SON MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER SMITH- CONGRATULATED CITY MANAGER KYLE HAYES AND WIFE ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR SON, AS WELL AS THE BLANCHETTE READERS, COMMENTED ON PHASE IV CLEANUP, THANKED ALL SPONSORS AND THE CITY OF BEAUMONT THAT PLAYED A PART IN THE CLEANUP, ANNOUNCED THE SOUTH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING ON THURSDAY MAY 29, 2008, MENTIONED THAT THERE WILL BE A ZYDECO FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 IN CHEEK, TX CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- CONGRATULATED ANN HAYES ON THE BIRTH OF HER SON CITY MANAGER HAYES - ABSENT MAYOR AMES - THANKED COUNCILMEMBER PATE FOR REPRESENTING COUNCIL ON MEMORIAL DAY AS SHE WAS OUT OF THE CITY,COMMENTED ON THE GRAND OPENING OF THE GULF TERRACE HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008, MENTIONED THE SIX BEAUMONTERS THAT ARE BIKING ACROSS AMERICA FOR CANCER AND WILL BE COMING THROUGH BEAUMONT ON JUNE 18, 2008, ALSO MENTIONED A VISIT WITH THE HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BLANCHETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOK READERS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS,AND TO CITY MANAGER KYLE HAYES AND WIFE ANN ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR SON Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Kerry J. Avie 3035 Elinor Beaumont TX Religious Comments Crystal Holmes 255 College Beaumont TX Reminded Council that June 1, 2008 would be the first day of hurricane season,encourage everyone to be prepared, to utilize the 211 service, have a plan and a out of town contact person, know the emergency route which is Hwy 96 and 69 Page 12 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008 Bruce Hoffer 2615 Gladys Beaumont TX Announced that the weekend of May 31 -June 1, 2008 would be the adult Southeast Texas soccer tournament with 90 or more teams participating, also still signing up youth league soccer ranging from 4 years to 18 years of age Open session of meeting recessed at 2:51 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION • Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Debra Narcisse Team Industrial Services, Inc. • Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code: Chief Magistrate James D. McNicholas Magistrate Theodore Johns Magistrate Craig Lively There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. io is available on request in the City Clerk's Office. Becky Ame ayor Tina Broussard, City Clerk YA 1 ,! Page 13 of 13 Minutes-May 27,2008