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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 12 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 II Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tern,Ward 111 May 12, 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 May 12, 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 Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor John R. Adolph of Antioch Baptist Church gave the invocation. Students of Blanchette 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. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Consider approval of an ordinance declaring the election of a Mayor, two (2) Councilmembers-At-Large, and four (4) Councilmembers for Wards I, 11, III and IV. - Ordinance 09 - 024 Administration recommended approving an ordinance electing a Mayor, two (2) Councilmembers-At-Large,and four(4)Councilmembers for Wards I, 11, 111 and IV. The City of Beaumont Cancelled its General Election on March 24, 2009 due to candidates running unopposed. The General Election was May 9, 2009. 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. The cancellation was done in an open meeting on March 24, 2009 by Ordinance 09-012. Candidates must wait until on or after Election Day to take the oath of office. These provisions are set forth in accordance with Section 2.053 of the Election Code. Minutes-May 12,2009 Councilmember Wright moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR,FOUR(4)WARD COUNCILMEMBERS(WARDS I,11,III,AND IV)AND TWO (2)COUNCILMEMBERS AT LARGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Administration of the oath of office Recess RECONVENE MEETING Presentations and Recognition Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-7/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "Cancer Awareness Weekend"-May 16-17,2009-Proclamation read by Councilmember Smith; accepted by Josh Davis, and Marianne Kondo, Logistics Chairperson, Relay for Life "National Tourism Week" - May 9-17, 2009 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Beaulieu;accepted by Dean Conwell, Director of Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau and Staff "Recognition" - Former Mayor David Moore and students from Blanchette Elementary School who participated in the Reading Program. Each student was introduced by David Moore as well as the number of books each student read 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 1-7/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - May 5, 2009 Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 09 - 129 Page 2 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 Rob Clark would be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee for Recycling. The term would commence May 12, 2009 and expire May 11, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames) Sharon Kirksey Juncker would be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee for Recycling. The term would commence May 12, 2009 and expire May 11, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames) Kathryn Walker would be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee for Recycling. The term would commence May 12, 2009 and expire May 11, 2010. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman) John Stafford would be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee for Recycling. The term would commence May 12, 2009 and expire May 11, 2010. (Councilmember Gethrel Williams-Wright) Elizabeth Petit would be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee for Recycling. The term would commence May 12, 2009 and expire May 11, 2010. (Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu) Julee Baldridge would be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee for Recycling. The term would commence May 12, 2009 and expire May 11, 2010. (Councilmember W.L. Pate, Jr.) Harold Haynes would be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee for Recycling. The term would commence May 12, 2009 and expire May 11, 2010. (Councilmember Jamie D. Smith) Belashia Johnson would be appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee for Recycling. The term would commence May 12, 2009 and expire May 11, 2010. (Mayor Pro-Tem Audwin M. Samuel) Lynda Kay Makin would be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The current term would expire April 14, 2012. (Mayor Becky Ames) Lynda Kay Makin would be reappointed as Chairman to the Planning And Zoning Commission. The current term would expire April 7, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames) Patrick Gibbs would be reappointed as Vice Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The current term would expire April 7, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames) A) Authorize a five percent (5%) increase to the annual base wages of the Chief Magistrate, Craig Lively - Resolution 09 - 130 B) Authorize the settlement of the claims of Harold Butler and Tiffany Butler- Resolution 09 - 131 C) Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal of a lease agreement with the Beaumont Independent School District for an irregularly shaped parcel of land fronting College Street between Neches and Trinity Streets - Resolution 09 - 132 D) Approve the purchase of five(5)Bullard T3 Max Thermal Imaging Systems for use by the Fire Department - Resolution 09 - 133 Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. Page 3 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving the renewal of the fire, extended coverage, flood and quake property insurance policy. Administration recommended the approval to renew the fire, extended coverage,flood and quake property insurance policy effective May 1, 2009 to McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Dallas, Texas in the amount of$1,332,279. The current property insurance policy awarded in 2007 included a three (3) year renewal clause on the primary property insurance. Included in the policy is windstorm,flood,fire and all other perils. The carrier was provided with a schedule of values of all City properties that reflect current building values and windstorm certifications. Building values totaling$199,438,729, reflect current replacement costs. Several new buildings were added this year including community centers, airport hangars, underground lift stations, and water treatment and storage facilities increasing the values by $7,544,000 or 4%. Funds for this project are available in the Public Works Building Utilities budget. Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE RENEWAL OF THE FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE, FLOOD AND QUAKE PROPERTY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,332,279 WITH MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF DALLAS, TEXAS,EFFECTIVE MAY 1,2009 TO MAY 1,2010. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 134 2. Consider amending the FY2009 Budget related to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. Administration recommended that Council amends the FY 2009 Budget to appropriate $400,000 in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to be transferred to the General Improvements Fund. Page 4 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 On January 13, 2009, Council awarded a bid for improvements at the Athletic Complex to Bruce's General Construction in the amount of$2,200,000.The project included renovating baseball Complexes 1, 2 and 4. Council also approved the execution of Change Order No. 1 for this project to reduce the project cost by$550,000 or 25%due to the bid exceeding the budgeted funds in the Capital Program.At that time it was established that, along with funding from the Capital Program and FEMA, funds from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund would be provided for this project. The Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund revenues are derived directly from tourism in the City of Beaumont. In turn,these revenues can be utilized for improvements to facilities that promote tourism. The Athletic Complex has brought an estimated 31,000 tourists to Beaumont from 2006 through 2008 for annual softball tournaments. By the end of Fiscal Year 2009, the fund balance in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund is projected to be approximately$1.5 Million. Remaining fund balance after this transfer will be more than adequate, providing reserves for unforseen items and occurrences. Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 TO TRANSFER$400,000 FROM THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUND TO THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. 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 - 025 3. Consider approving a payment for the emergency repair of a 2002 D6M Mustang dozer. Administration recommended a payment for emergency repairs that were performed by Mustang Cat of Beaumont, Texas, in the amount of $97,144.59. The 2002 D6m dozer is used by the Solid Waste Landfill Division for the compaction of trash and pushing cover material on the working face of the Landfill as needed. It is one of two dozers that are used on a daily basis and are essential to the Landfill operation. State of Texas statutes provide for an exemption to competitive bidding if the procurement is necessary because of unforseen damage to public machinery,equipment or other property. The overhaul consisted of repairs to the engine as well as the track frame, rails and shoes.A new dozer would cost approximately $400,000. The repairs that have been made have extended the useful life of the dozer by approximately two (2) years. Page 5 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 Funds are available in the Fleet Management Fund. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PAYMENT OF$97,144.59 TO MUSTANG CAT OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF A 2002 D6M MUSTANG DOZER. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 135 4. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal of a Lease and Management Agreement with the Jefferson Theatre Limited Partnership. Administration recommended authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal of a Lease and Management Agreement with the Jefferson Theatre Limited Partnership for a one(1)year term. The new lease will begin May 18, 2009 and expire on May 17, 2010. The Jefferson Theatre is owned by the Jefferson Theatre Limited Partnership, a non-profit corporation of Jefferson County, who acts as the Landlord for the building. The Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society was the tenant who operated the Theatre. In April 2006, citing their inability to continue to underwrite the operations of the Theatre any longer, the Board of Directors for the Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society requested that the City of Beaumont consider taking over the operation and management duties of the Theatre. On May 16, 2006 City Council gave its approval for the execution of a Lease and Management Agreement between the Jefferson Theatre Limited Partnership and the City of Beaumont. A lease was executed for a one (1) year term which expired May 18, 2007. The lease provides the City the exclusive option of renewing the lease for additional one(1) year terms not to exceed five(5)years under the same terms and conditions provided in the original lease. Revenues generated by the theatre are accounted for in the General Fund. Maintenance and operation costs are budgeted for in the Event Facilities and Libraries Department's budget. Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS BY EXECUTING THE RENEWAL OF A LEASE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON THEATRE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING MAY 18, 2009, AND ENDING MAY 17, 2010. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion. Page 6 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 136 5. Consider approving a change order for the EMS Medical Station No. 2 Project. Administration recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of$84,175 for the construction of Medical Station No. 2. Plans and specifications were developed by Sigma Engineers, Inc. and bids were solicited based on their design. Upon approval by Council on November 25, 2008, a contract was executed to McInnis Construction. Final architectural design plans were submitted to the Building Codes Division for approval. The design failed to meet landscape ordinances, fire code, and both city and Drainage District #6 drainage requirements. The facility was redesigned to meet current codes and a price was requested from the contractor to make the required improvements. The total cost of Change Order No. 1 is$84,175. Additional work includes installation of a fire sprinkler system, landscaping and irrigation,drainage improvements, privacy fence, knox box, and additional plumbing related to the fire suppression system as well as a deduction for 353 sq. ft. of paving. The base bid was$819,500. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of$84,175 or 10% percent of the base bid results in a new total of$903,675. The contingency balance of $20,000 was not applied to this change order and remains unchanged. The start date of the project was deferred until March 18, 2009 when permitted plans were issued by the Building Codes Division. Completion is scheduled for September 19, 2009. Funds are budgeted in the Capital Program. Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK, THEREBY INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY$84,175 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $903,675. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Page 7 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 Resolution 09 - 137 WORKSESSION Review and discuss amending the Consolidated Grant Program's 2008 Annual Actual Plan relating to the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program Chris Boone, Community Development Director discussed the substantial amendment to the 2008 Annual Actual Plan relating to the (HPRP) Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing Program. (HPRP) is a component of the (ARRA) American Recovery and Re- investment Act of 2009,which is more commonly know as the stimulus bill. In the bill the City of Beaumont was allocated $741,325 for use in the program. The purpose of the (HPRP) program is to provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to quickly be rehoused and stabilized. In order to prepare this amendment to the plan, a coalition of homeless assistance providers was formed, applications were solicited and request for the funds were received. The HPRP estimated budget consist of Financial Assistance in the amount of $494,258.75, Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services, $60,000; Data Collections$150,000 and Administration$37,066.25,which would represent 5%of the total allocation. 6. Consider approving a resolution amending the Consolidated Grant Program's 2008 Annual Actual Plan relating to the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Administration recommended approval of a resolution adopting the HPRP Estimated Budget Plan. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed into law on February 17, 2009. It is an effort to jumpstart our economy and create or save three to four million jobs. The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program(HPRP)is a new program that is a component of the ARRA. The purpose of the HPRP is to provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. The City of Beaumont was provided a direct allocation of $741,325. The City will administer this program, similarly to our regular Public Services Program. The City of Beaumont will use $37,066.27 (5%) for administration of the program. As mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Community Development Department staff and the Community Development Advisory Committee(CDAC)held a Public Hearing on May 6th 2009, in order to allow citizens 12 days to comment on the Citys' HPRP Estimated Action Plan. The HPRP Action Plan is being adopted under an abbreviated public participation process and should be approved and sent to HUD on or before May 18, 2009. The HPRP allocation totals $741,325. The HPRP Estimated Budget consists of Financial Assistance($494,258.75), Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services($60,000), Data Collections ($150,000) and Administration ($37,066.25). Page 8 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ADOPTS THE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM (HPRP) ESTIMATED BUDGET PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF$741,325 CONSISTING OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ($494,258.75), HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES ($60,000), DATA COLLECTIONS ($150,000) AND ADMINISTRATION ($37,066.25). Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 138 WORKSESSION Review and discuss potential funding for the Experience Corps Program City Manager, Kyle Hayes read agenda item background history below. The Manager also requested that upon approval, the administration would like to utilize the total amount of $18,654.00 to close out that 2000 program year. There would also be a remainder of $7,989.00 from the additional CDBG allocation. 7. Consider approving a resolution amending the Consolidated Grant Program's 2009 Annual Action Plan. Administration recommended approval of a resolution amending the Consolidated Grant Program's 2009 Annual Action Plan. On May 5,2009, the City Council approved the Consolidated Grant Program's 2009 Annual Action Plan. However, at that meeting, interest was shown in providing grant assistance to the Experience Corps Program. Experience Corps of Southeast Texas is an intergenerational tutoring program that utilizes the time,talents and patience of senior citizens to help school-age students. Experience Corps of Southeast Texas began locally in the Port Arthur School District in 1995 and expanded into the Beaumont School District in 2008. Individual tutoring is provided to students that have been identified by their teachers as the lowest performing students or students at risk of failure. The City had received a funding request in the amount of$40,300 for the 2009 Program Year to provide 18 tutors to mentor 140 students at Dunbar, French, Fletcher, Ogden, Lucas and Martin Elementary Schools. The City received notice that the 2008 CDBG allocation will be$29,635 more than expected. Also,there is$18,654 in unencumbered funds from the 2000 Program Year under the Public Facilities and Improvements line item (Charlton-Pollard Park)that can be used to fund the Experience Corps Program. Page 9 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 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, prior to adopting the City's Annual Action Plan. The Action Plan must be approved and sent to HUD forty-five (45) days prior to the start of the grant year on July 1, 2009. To date, Community Development Department staff and the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) has held three (3) public hearings in order to discuss the budget process of the Consolidated Grant Program. Also, a Public HearingNVork Session was held by the City Council on March 24,2009,allowing for public comment and adopting the Consolidated Grant Program's Preliminary Annual Action Plan. In accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan, a thirty(30)day comment period,which allowed citizens a reasonable time to submit written comments,followed the adoption of the Preliminary Action Plan. Also, a Public Hearing was held during the City Council meeting on April 21,2009, allowing nonprofit agencies to present their funding requests to City Council. The preliminary 2009 budget, comprised of federal allocations of$1,814,604 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $813,208 in HOME funds and $100,000 in estimated program income was adopted March 24, 2009. The Public Service, Public Facilities and Improvements line item is comprised of $145,000. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ADOPTS THE CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM'S 2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,727,812. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 139 WORKSESSION Review and discuss guidelines for towing uninsured motor vehicles Frank Coffin, Police Chief, discussed the guidelines for towing uninsured motor vehicles. Several months ago the Police Department was tasked with the responsibility to investigate the towing of uninsured motorists. The information was then brought to Council. Council at that time decided that the ordinance submitted be deferred until a system could be put into place to verify if a person had insurance or not. Since that time the Department of Public Safety has instituted what is called the Texas Sure Program. The program started sometime last summer on a trial basis, at this time the program is operable and running in its final form. The new program is operating twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Chief Coffin then discussed what the City's policy would look like if the Council decided to institute an ordinance on towing uninsured motorists. Page 10 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - COMMENTED ON THE "JAZZ FEST" AND THE GREAT ATTENDANCE, THANKED LENNY CABALLERO FOR A JOB WELL DONE, ALSO CONGRATULATED TINA ON A SUCCESSFUL BISD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION, ANNOUNCED THE "RELAY FOR LIFE" ON FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009, HE WILL BE READING THE PROCLAMATION FOR THAT EVENT,ALSO ANNOUNCED A CLEAN UP AT CHAISON PARK ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M., ALSO WISHED KENNETH PERKINS GOOD LUCK WITH THE BOSTON CELTICS MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - COMMENTED ON HOW GREAT THE "JAZZ FEST" WAS, AS WELL AS THE GREAT WEATHER, ALSO MENTIONED HOW GREAT RIVER FRONT PARK LOOKS SINCE THE STORM, ANNOUNCED THE GRADUATION OF HIS SON FROM LAW SCHOOL ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009 COUNCILMEMBER PATE- ENJOYED THE"JAZZ FEST"AND THE GREAT ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - STATED HOW GOOD THE SIDEWALKS LOOK ON LAVACA NEAR BLANCHETTE SCHOOL AND ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - THANKED EVERYONE AT THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER THAT WELCOMED THE CALDWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR A TOUR OF THE FACILITY, ALSO MENTIONED THAT COUNCILMEMBER PATE WAS THE SPEAKER FOR THE MEADOWS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AND DID A GREAT JOB, THE ".JAZZ FEST" WAS GREAT AND WELL ATTENDED COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN- CONGRATULATED ALL OF THE GRADUATES THAT WOULD BE GRADUATING FROM LAMAR UNIVERSITY ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009 AT 9:30 A.M., ESPECIALLY HIS SON CHRISTOPHER KENNETH COLEMAN WHO WILL BE GRADUATING WITH A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND A MINOR IN BIOLOGY, HE WILL ALSO BE GRADUATING WITH HONORS CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - CONGRATULATED COUNCIL ON THEIR RE-ELECTION Page 11 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 MAYOR AMES- CONGRATULATED ALL OF COUNCIL ON THEIR RE-ELECTION, COMMENTED ON THE"JAZZ FEST"AND HOW GREAT IT WAS, ALSO HAD THE HONOR OF PRESENTING THE DR. RAUL ORNELAS AWARD TO DR.JIMMY SIMMONS, PRESIDENT OF LAMAR UNIVERSITY, COMMENTED ON THE DEDICATION TO THE NEW ROGERS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER. HOPE TO HAVE A DEDICATION TO ALICE KEITH PARK COMMUNITY CENTER VERY SOON,ANNOUNCED THE HOTEL BEAUMONT FUND RAISER "DENIM AND DIAMONDS" THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009, THE MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009 AT ST. MICHAEL ORTHODOX CHURCH, THE ROLLER BOX DERBY, SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009, ALSO ANNOUNCED SUNNY PERKINS WILL BE CELEBRATING HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY AS WELL, COMMENTED ON THE PAULA DEAN EVENT AT THE CIVIC CENTER ON LAST WEEK, OVER 1,300 PEOPLE ATTENDED, CONGRATULATED CHRISTUS HOSPITAL ON A WELL PLANNED,ORGANIZED AND WELL ATTENDED EVENT Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Kerry J. Avie 3035 Elinor Beaumont TX Religious Comments Terry J. Hickey 3030 French Rd. #506 Beaumont TX Commented on the need for sidewalks and ramps for the handicap and disabled in her neighborhood Crystal Holmes 255 College Beaumont TX Spoke regarding the National Law Enforcement Week, named four Beaumont Police Officers that lost their lives in the line of duty, stated that the Beaumont Police Department will honor National Law Enforcement Week every other year,the State of Texas will honor the years that the City does not Open session of meeting recessed at 3:55 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: In the Matter of Arbitration between the City of Beaumont and Keith D. Breiner Derrick Newman v. David Todd Burke, et al Page 12 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009 Beaumont Police Officers Association v. the City of Beaumont, Texas There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. Mp���t, B ky A 1, Mayor �i C y� to LU V sage Tina Broussard, City Clerk ,I1 A Nk AV Page 13 of 13 Minutes-May 12,2009