HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAR 24 2009 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 11
Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tem,Ward III March 24, 2009 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 March 24,2009,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, 2, 4 & 5/Consent
Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Reverend Harland Merriam of St.Andrews Presbyterian Church gave the invocation. Anastasia Allen
and Esmerelda Allen students at Dishman Elementary School 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, Pate and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes,City Manager;Tyrone Cooper, City
Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
Recognition-Councilmember Beaulieu, recognized Mayor Becky Ames for being awarded
the Prestigious Leadership Council Award in Louisville, Kentucky by the Atria Senior Living
Group, only 11 people across the Nation are honored with this award
Recognition-Mayor Ames welcomed a group of young people from Sunlight Baptist Church
who are on spring break visiting with their Pastor, Dr. Irving Barrett, to observe the City
Council meeting, those students included Nadia Barrett, Clyde Pitre, David Pitre, Diamond
Pitre, Wilbur Edwards, Talethia Cormier, Keondre Yates and Rymia Black, Ashton Goodin,
and Kiki Greer
Recognition-Mayor Ames recognized staff from U.S. Representative Ted Poe's office,the
new Chief of Staff,Janet Diaz Brown,Washington, D.C.and Christine Barrs, District Director,
Beaumont, Texas
Minutes-March 24,2009
"YMBL South Texas State Fair Days" - March 26 -April 5, 2009 - Proclamation read by
Mayor Ames; accepted by Donnie Warner, Chairman, 2009 South Texas State Fair; Henry
Gaus, 2009 YMBL President, and members of the committee
Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the
conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1, 2, 4 & 5/Consent Agenda.
Louis Vaughn 9615 Mapes Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding Agenda item #2, Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement System (Red
Light Camera System)
Douglas Grady Preston 4608 Ford St. Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding Agenda item #2, Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement System (Red
Light Camera System)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - March 10, 2009
Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 09 - 078
Christopher Plaunty would be appointed to the Board of Adjustment(Zoning)as an alternate.
The term would commence March 24,2009 and expire March 23,2011. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Christy Amuny would be appointed to the Board of Adjustment(Zoning)as an alternate. The
term would commence March 24, 2009 and expire March 23, 2011. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Bessie Chisum would be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee.
The current term would expire December 11, 2010. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman)
A) Approve a contract for the purchase of lubricants for various City departments-Resolution
09 - 079
B) Approve a contract for the purchase of wastewater treatment polymer-Resolution 09-080
C) Authorize the City Manager to join with Jefferson County in approving the First Amendment
to Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement for the 800 MHz Reconfiguration-Resolution 09-
081
D) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with David Derharoutian,
Landlord, for use of property located at 8155 Phelan Blvd.for the EMS Med. No.4 building-
Resolution 09 - 082
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E) Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with the South East Texas Regional
Planning Commission (SETRPC) entitled "Interlocal Contract Relating to the Planning,
Development, Operation and Provision of 9-1-1 Service and the Use of 9-1-1 Funds" -
Resolution 09 - 083
Councilmember Pate made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Smith
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and the Order of Cancellation
of the City of Beaumont's May 9, 2009 General Election.
Administration recommended approving the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and the
Order of Cancellation of the City of Beaumont's May 9, 2009 General Election.
In 1995, the Texas Legislature amended the Election Code to permit the cancellation of an
election under certain circumstances. To cancel an election, the governing body must first
receive and accept the certification that all candidates in the election are unopposed from the
authority responsible for preparing the ballot. The Certification of Unopposed Candidates and
the Order of Cancellation must be adopted in an open meeting. Ina city election,the certifying
authority is the City Clerk.
Candidates must wait until on or after Election Day to take the oath of office. A copy of the
order of cancellation shall be posted on Election Day at each polling place that would have
been used in the election. The provisions are set forth in accordance with Section 2.053 of
the Election Code.
The City Clerk will act as the election administrator to handle the May 9,2009 election for the
Beaumont Independent School District for School Board Trustees District IV and VII.
Councilmember Wright moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DECLARING
THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR, FOUR WARD COUNCILMEMBERS(WARDS I, II, III AND
IV) AND TWO (2) COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE ELECTED; PROVIDING THAT THE MAY 9, 2009,
GENERAL CITY ELECTION SHALL NOT BE HELD;CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Councilmember Coleman seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU,WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 09 - 012
2. Consider an ordinance establishing a Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement System(Red
Light Camera System).
Administration recommended City Council not adopt an ordinance establishing a
Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement System(Red Light Camera System). Overthe past
year, the Administration has reviewed and discussed this issue extensively and has found
conflicting studies and information related to the overall benefits of the system. Asa result,
the recommendation is to not enact an ordinance at this time.
State statute allows municipalities to implement a civil penalty by ordinance for anyone who
disobeys a red light and is caught by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system. State
law allows the presumption that the registered owner of a vehicle is responsible for the
penalty.
On March 25,2008,the City Council deferred taking action to adopt an ordinance establishing
a Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement System(Red Light Camera System). On March
10,2009,the City Council discussed the Red Light Camera issue in a work session and held
a public hearing.
The ordinance would establish the process for the administration of the system as well as the
civil penalty of$75.00 and late fee of$25.00 for the violation of Texas Transportation Code
Sec. 544.007(d).
Councilmember Pate made a motion to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ESTABLISHING A PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM(RED LIGHT CAMERA SYSTEM)
AND PROVIDING FOR: PREAMBLE, PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY, AND FINDINGS; DEFINITIONS;
OFFENSE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TO VIOLATE 544.004 TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SYSTEM THROUGH THE POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTS AND THE MUNICIPAL COURT; ESTABLISHING CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES;
PENALTIES INCLUDING A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $75.00 AND A LATE FEE OF $25.00;
PROVIDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION HEARING PROCESS TO CONTEST A VIOLATION;
APPEAL TO MUNICIPAL COURT;SEVERABILITY;REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN
MOTION DENIED
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Mayor Pro Tern Samuel left the meeting at 2:05 p.m. and returned at 2:07 p.m.
3. Consider a request for a zone change from GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling)District, LI (Light Industrial)District and HI (Heavy Industrial)Districtto CBD(Central
Business District)and from LI (Light Industrial)Districtto RCR(Residential Conservation and
Revitalization) District for the property located at 1076-1460 Calder, 1045-1475 Broadway,
1054-1428 Liberty, 1065-1438 Laurel, 1168-1358 South, 798-1060 Bonham, 500-1000
Blocks of Crockett, 500 - 1000 Blocks of Fannin, 500 - 1000 Blocks of Bowie, 1000 Block
of Forsythe, 967-978 Wall, 702-995 College, 100-500 Blocks of Forrest, 100-500 Blocks of
Center, 100-500 Blocks of Ewing, 100-500 Blocks of Oakland, 100-500 Blocks of M. L. King
Parkway, 700-900 Blocks of Holmes, 300-600 Blocks&800-900 Blocks of Archie, 300-600
Blocks and 800-900 Blocks of Jefferson, 500-600 Blocks&800-900 Blocks of Trinity, 200-
300 Blocks & 500 Block of Neches, 200-400 Blocks of Elizabeth, 300-400 Blocks of Pine,
200-300 Blocks of Tevis, 400 Block of Walnut, 100-400 Blocks of Cypress, 700-800 Blocks
of Main.
Administration recommended that this request be sent back to the Planning Commission to
allow for additional review, including changes to the proposed zoning district boundaries, as
well as a proposed chart, outlining permissible uses within the CBD district.
Due to ongoing private and public investment, Downtown Beaumont is continuing its
revitalization.This revitalization comes after years of disinvestment caused by development
patterns shifting toward the suburbs. As existing buildings like the Kyle Building, Century
Tower and Crockett Street have been restored, new buildings like Cathedral Square have
been constructed. As the City continues to reinvest in Downtown,the need to protect current
and future investments has increased. One important way to help protect current investments
and to attract new interest is to provide enhanced control of land use.
To this end, Planning staff recommends expanding the CBD zoning. In addition,there is one
lot in Block 11, Beaumont Addition,that is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont. The
entire block is the site of anew chancery being built by the church. Lot 5 is zoned LI while the
rest of the lot is zoned RCR.
At a Joint Public Hearing held February 16, 2009, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of a zone change from GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)
District, LI (Light Industrial)Districtand HI (Heavy Industrial)Districtto CBD(Central Business
District) and from LI (Light Industrial) District to RCR (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization)District,subject to waiving the application cost for specific use permits over the
next two years for the current property owners within the boundaries of the subject property.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN
PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY FROM GC-MD (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AND HI
(HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT TO CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) AND FROM LI (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL)DISTRICT TO RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION)DISTRICT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1076-1460 CALDER; 1045-1475 BROADWAY; 1054-1428 LIBERTY;
1065-1438 LAUREL; 1168-1358 SOUTH;798-1060 BONHAM;500-1000 BLOCKS OF CROCKETT;
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500-1000 BLOCKS OF FANNIN; 500-1000 BLOCKS OF BOWIE; 1000 BLOCK OF FORSYTHE; 967-
978 WALL; 702-995 COLLEGE; 100-500 BLOCKS OF FORREST; 100-500 BLOCKS OF CENTER;
100-500 BLOCKS OF EWING; 100-500 BLOCKS OF OAKLAND; 100-500 BLOCKS OF M. L. KING;
700-900 BLOCKS OF HOLMES; 300-600 & 800-900 BLOCKS OF ARCHIE; 300-600 & 800-900
BLOCKS OF JEFFERSON; 500-600 BLOCKS OF NECHES; 200-400 BLOCKS OF ELIZABETH; 300-
400 BLOCKS OF PINE; 200-300 BLOCKS OF TEVIS; 400 BLOCK OF WALNUT; 100-400 BLOCKS
OF CYPRESS; 700-800 BLOCKS OF MAIN, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember
Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION DENIED
4. Consider approving a contract for a Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator.
Administration recommended the award of a contract to Abercrombie, Simmons and Gillette
(AS&G)Claims Administration of Houston,Texas in the estimated annual amount of$63,600.
Request for Proposals were solicited for a one(1)year contract for the self insured workers'
compensation program's third party administrator(TPA). There is an option to renew up to
an additional four (4) years.
Request for Proposals were sent to twenty-five(25)potential responders. Nine(9)responses
were received. The respondents were AS&G Claims Administration,Tristar,and Health First
TPA. These respondents were allowed to provide a best and final offer which was evaluated
with a different set of criteria as outlined in the request for proposal.
AS&G Claims Administration is the current provider for Workers'Compensation TPA and the
cost is $62,500 per year.
Funds are available in the Employee Benefits Fund.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT WITH
ABERCROMBIE,SIMMONS&GILLETTE,INC.,EFFECTIVE APRIL 1,2009,TO ADMINISTER THE CITY'S
SELF-INSURED WORKERS'COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR$63,600 WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW
FOR FOUR(4)ADDITIONAL YEARS AT THE RATES OF $63,600 FOR OPTION YEAR ONE, $64,824
FOR OPTION YEARS TWO AND THREE,AND$64,828 FOR OPTION YEAR FOUR. Councilmember
Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
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MOTION PASSED
Resolution 09 - 084
5. Consider amending Section 20-21 of the Code of Ordinances relating to rental rates for the
Rogers Park Community Center,Alice Keith Community Center and the Northend Community
Center.
Administration recommended approval.
On January 15, 2008, Council approved rental rates for the Central Park Community Center
at $50 per hour (two-hour minimum) and $25 for the set-up and take-down of tables and
chairs. The Administration recommends that the rental rates for similar size community
centers be the same. Rogers Park Community Center is planned to open in May 2009,Alice
Keith Community Center in the last quarter of 2009 and the Northend Community Center in
early 2010.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 20-21(h) TO AMEND THE RENTAL RATES FOR
ROGERS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, ALICE KEITH COMMUNITY CENTER AND NORTHEND
COMMUNITY CENTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 09 - 013
WORKSESSION
Review and discuss the Preliminary Budget of the 2009 Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan
Chris Boone, Community Development Director, stated that the purpose of the
worksession was to review and discuss the preliminary budget of the 2009 HUD
Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan. As mandated by HUD,the public
participation process requires that the City of Beaumont provide outreach to the
community for input and comment for the annual action plan, in which the City has done
that with four(4)public hearings within the community,as well as a public hearing being
held after the worksession for additional comments. Chris Boone went through the
budget discussing Housing Rehabilitation, Interim Assistance, Clearance and
Demolition, Public Facility and Improvements, Public Service, Planning and
Administration, the total amount of the CDBG budget totaling $1,784,969, total
estimated program income totaling $100,000, and the total CDBG and Program
Income totaling$1,884,969. Chris also discussed the Home Administration Program,
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the CHDO reserves, the Down Payment Assistance Program and the Affordable
Housing Program totaling $732,967, and the total 2009 proposed budget in the
amount of $2,617,936.
PUBLIC HEARING
Receive comments on the Preliminary Budget of the 2009 Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan
Public Hearing Open: 2:20 p.m.
None
Public Hearing Close: 2:21 p.m.
5.
6. Consider approving a resolution to adopt the Preliminary Budget of the 2009 Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan.
Administration recommended approving a resolution to adopt the Preliminary Budget of the
2009 HUD Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan.
As mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), City
Council has conducted public hearings and work sessions in previous years priorto adopting
the City's Annual Action Plan. Community Development Staff, along with other City of
Beaumont staff and the Community Development Advisory Committee(CDAC), hosted four
(4)Public Hearings in order to receive public comments on the process and activities related
to the Preliminary 2009 Annual Action Plan. In accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan,
a thirty (30)day comment period, which allows citizens a reasonable time to submit written
comments,will follow the adoption of the 2009 Annual Action Plan. Prior to its submission to
HUD for approval, City Council will consider adopting the final Draft of the Annual Action Plan
on or about April 21, 2009.
The 2009 Preliminary budget totaling$2,617,936 is comprised of Community Development
Block Grant Funds ($1,784,969), HOME Investment Partnership funds ($732,967) and
estimated Program Income ($100,000).
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY ADOPTS THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET OF THE 2009 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT
PROGRAM'S ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
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Resolution 09 - 085
WORKSESSION
Review and discuss regulations relating to oil and gas drilling
Chris Boone,Community Development Director,discussed the regulations relating to
oil and gas drilling. There is a concern on compatibility issues for the air and water
quality,the noise,earth vibrations, light and glare and aesthetics. Chris also discussed
the drilling rules, possible code changes and the setback requirements as compared
to other comparable cities. Several options were presented to council regarding the
oil and gas drilling. The first option was to leave the minimum distance at 300' but
require notification, the other option was to require an Specific Use Permit for any
driller wanting to locate within 301' and 500' of an occupied structure, and the third
option was to required a notification and get approval from Council with no SUP
requirement. This item will be put on a future agenda for Council approval.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - COMMENTED ON THE NLC CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON,
D.C., GAVE A HELLO TO HIS LEADERSHIP BEAUMONT
CLASSMATE MICHAEL PEREZ,ANNOUNCED THE MEETING OF
THE SOUTH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, ON
THURSDAY MARCH 26,2009,ALSO THE MOVIE IN THE PARK
ON MARCH 28, 2009 AT CHARLTON POLLARD PARK,
LOOKS FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT THE YMBL
STATE FAIR
MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL- ANNOUNCED THAT CHARLTON POLLARD NEIGHBORHOOD
WILL BE HAVING A CLEAN-UP ON APRIL 4,2009,EVERYONE
IS INVITED TO COME OUT AND JOIN THEM, THE
NEIGHBORHOOD WILL MEET AT THE FAMILY RESOURCE
CENTER AT 8:OOA.M, COMMENTED ON THE NLC
CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., PLEASED WITH THE
POSITION THAT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES HAS
TAKEN RELATING TO THE STIMULUS, THERE WERE TALKS
REGARDING INFRASTRUCTURE, THE TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM, ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, CREATION OF JOBS,
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, HOUSING MARKET AND SAFE
COMMUNITIES, ALSO HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH
CONGRESSMAN BRADY AND TED POE,SENATOR CORNYN
AND KAY BAILY HUTCHINSON ON SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES
COUNCILMEMBER PATE- COMPLIMENTED THE AREA INDUSTRIES FOR REDUCING THE
EMISSIONS FORJEFFERSON COUNTY,COMMENTED ON THE
RECOGNITION OF TOMMY AND JOE VANCE, THEY WERE
RECOGNIZED BY LAMAR UNIVERSITY,CONDOLENCES TO THE
FAMILY OF DR.MARK WILSON WHO WAS THE FOUNDER OF
SETMA AND GIRLS HAVEN, INVITED EVERYONE TO THE
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RIBBON CUTTING OF THE YMBL STATE FAIR ON THURSDAY
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DR. MARK WILSON,
THANKED CAROLYN CHANEY, THE CITY OF BEAUMONT's
WASHINGTON LOBBYIST, AND HER STAFF FOR
REPRESENTING THE CITY AT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON,D.C.,THANKED THE
PAST PRESIDENT OF LION DELLS AND THE UMPHREY'S FOR
THEIR DONATIONS TO LAMAR UNIVERSITY,WELCOMED HER
SON, ATTORNEY CORNELIUS WILLIAMS, BACK TO THE
BEAUMONT AREA,ALSO COMMENTED ON THERE NOT BEING
A CENSUS BUREAU OFFICE IN BEAUMONT, WHICH TAKES
AWAY EMPLOYMENT AND WITHOUT A LOCAL CENSUS
OFFICE,THE AREA MAY NOT GET AN ACCURATE COUNT,THE
NEAREST OFFICE IS IN CONROE, TX
COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - REMINDED EVERYONE THAT TXDOT IS UP FOR REVIEW
THIS YEAR IN THE LEGISLATURE, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE
TO WRITE TO THEIR STATE REPRESENTATIVES .JOE
DESHOTEL, ALLEN RITTER AND SENATOR TOMMY
WILLIAMS, AND ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE THAT YOU
KNOW ACROSS THIS STATE,PLEASE LET OUR LEGISLATURE
KNOW THAT WE NEED CHANGE,ASKED THAT EVERYONE JOIN
HER IN THIS CAMPAIGN
COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN- COMMENTED ON THE NLC CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON,
D.C.,ATTENDED TWO SEMINARS ONE ON "KEEPING GOOD
CITY MANAGERS" AND THE OTHER ON "CONFLICT
RESOLUTION",ASKED THAT THE CITY MANAGER SCHEDULE
A RETREAT SO THAT ISSUES COULD BE DISCUSSED
REGARDING A MISSION, VISION AND VALUE STATEMENT,
DISCUSS CREATING A CODE OF CONDUCT MANUAL FOR
COUNCIL AS WELL AS A PROCEDURE MANUAL FOR NEW
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- CONGRATULATED COUNCIL ON THEIR REELECTION
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES- COMMENTED ON THE CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.,
WHICH SHE WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND, DID SPEAK WITH
CONGRESSMAN TED POE'S STAFF,ALSO COMMENTED ON
THE AMTRAK TRAIN STOP AND THAT THE CITY WILL TRY AND
LOOK AT BUILDING A SMALLER TRAIN STOP, THE CITY
WOULD HAVE TO FIND A DIFFERENT LOCATION,
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DR. MARK WILSON
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Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Raul Garcia P.O. Box 22572 Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding the changes to the mobile food unit Ordinance, had several vendors join him
with their concerns as well
Carlos Hermosillo 4385 Ogden Ave. Beaumont TX
Concerns regarding the mobile food units
Gloria Martinez 9395 Greenberg Beaumont TX
Mobile food unit concerns
Maria Zarate 2405 Taft Ave. Beaumont TX
Mobile food unit concerns
Olga Olivaros 2317 Broadway Beaumont TX
Mobile food unit concerns
Nora Lopez 275 N. 7th St. Beaumont TX
Mobile food unit concerns
T. C. Gibson 5115 Dawn Dr. Beaumont TX
Represented the Vietnam Veterans Chapter, Beaumont,TX,thanked Council for their support
towards their organization, thanked the Beaumont Health Department for helping them get
their permits, also had concerns regarding the permitting for the mobile food units
Mickey Phelan 75022 nd St. Beaumont TX
Commented on the gas and oil drilling, stated the approval should come from Council, also
stated that the Council's job should be the safety of the citizens, making sure the company is
a good company and that they are properly insured,this should not be sent to Planning and
Zoning, it should go before Council for approval, and so that the citizens can voice their
opinions to Council
Larry Gouthia 925 DeVilleneuve Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding the gas and oil drilling and the loss of his home due to the drilling in the
Tyrrell Park neighborhood, a notification of the drilling was never sent to him
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Bruce Hoffer 2372 Calder Beaumont TX
Commented on residing in Old Town, stated that he is a member of the YMBL, invited
everyone to attend the State Fair,which opens Thursday, March 26,2009,commented on the
City receiving applications for the City Magistrate position, requested that more time be given
so that he may apply
Open session of meeting recessed at 3:40 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Entergy Texas street lighting billing charges
Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or
employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code:
City Magistrate Applicants-Randall Collins,Jonathan Stovall,James Mehaffy,Jimmy
Hamm, Brent Turk and Terrence Holmes
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
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