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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUN 16 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 Tem,Ward III June 16, 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 June 16, 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 1-11/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Randy Trotter of the Light House Worship Church gavethe invocation. Tom Warner, Public Works Director led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Pro Tern Samuel, Councilmembers Coleman, Beaulieu,Wright and Pate. Absent: Mayor Ames and Councilmember Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Mayor Ames is out of the City on business, Councilmember Smith is out due to a family emergency. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions None Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-11/Consent Agenda. Claude Guidroz 3365 Briar Ct. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#2 on the Agenda,the construction of new tennis courts at the Athletic Complex CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - June 02, 2009 Minutes-June 16,2009 Confirmation of committee appointments - None A) Amend Resolution No.09-152 to comply with Texas Department of Transportation regulations regarding the submission of an application and acceptance of a grant for funding improvements at the Beaumont Municipal Airport - Resolution 09 - 167 B) Authorize the City Managerto execute letters of understanding with various businesses who would provide resources during a declared disaster - Resolution 09 - 168 C) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically including a contract, in order for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force to purchase a billboard vinyl to raise public awareness on auto theft and auto burglaries - Resolution 09 - 169 D) Authorize the City Attorney to bring suit to collect delinquent hotel occupancy taxes due the City of Beaumont by Holiday Inn Midtown - Resolution 09 - 170 E) Authorize the City Attorney to bring suit to collect delinquent hotel occupancy taxes due the City of Beaumont by Crown Motel - Resolution 09 - 171 F) Approve Change Order No. 1 for renovations to Magnolia Pool - Resolution 09 - 172 G) Authorize eminent domain proceedings to acquire property for public use for the purpose of locating,constructing and maintaining a Downtown Park and Event Center-Resolution 09- 173 H) Approve a resolution to allow the temporary addition and release of collateral held at the Federal Reserve Bank - Resolution 09 - 174 1) Approve an annual contractfor grounds maintenance for the Martin Luther King,Jr. Parkway- Resolution 09 - 175 J) Approve a payment to Jefferson Countyforthe renewalof an annual maintenance agreement with Motorola - Resolution 09 - 176 K) Approve changes to and certification of the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Plan - Resolution 09 - 177 Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Page 2 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving a contract for the Magnolia Avenue Drainage and Pavement Improvement Project (Gill Street). Administration recommended awarding the contract for the Magnolia Avenue Drainage and Pavement Improvement Project (Gill Street) to Excavators and Constructors, Ltd. of Port Arthur, Texas, in the amount of $1,803,062.60. On June 4, 2009, the City of Beaumont received seven (7) bids for the Magnolia Avenue Drainage and Pavement Improvement Project (Gill Street). The street and drainage improvements are necessary to accommodate the Beaumont Housing Authority's"Hope VI" Project. The estimated cost of the project prior to receipt of bid was $2,946,851.50. The MBE goal will be met though subcontracting with MBE firms of Speciality Sales Co., American Remediation Options, Inc. and Highway Pavement Specialties, Inc.in the amount of $380,753.50 representing 21.1% of the contract amount. Funds are available through the Capital Program. Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY EXCAVATORS AND CONSTRUCTORS,LTD.,IN THE AMOUNT OF$1,803,062.60 FORTHE MAGNOLIA AVENUE DRAINAGE AND PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(GILL STREET)BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 178 2. Consider approving a bid for the construction of new tennis courts at the Athletic Complex. Administration recommended the award of a bid to McInnis Construction in the amount of $1,156,900 forfurnishing all materials, labor, equipment and supplies forthe construction of eight (8) tennis courts and additional parking at the Athletic Complex. The construction of the eight courts will complete Phase I of the master plan developed by Richter Architects for the tennis complex. Phase 11 and III include the construction of anew pro shop/clubhouse and covered courts. At the request of the architect,the alternate bid for the excavation of an additional 1 ft. of soil is recommended to provide further stabilization to the foundation. Page 3 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 The low bid submitted by McInnis Construction includes subcontracting 6%of the work to a City certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). The project should commence by mid July and be completed by January 2010. Funds for this project are available in the Capital Program. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY MCINNIS CONSTRUCTION OF SILSBEE, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,156,900 FOR FURNISHING ALL MATERIALS, LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT(8)TENNIS COURTS AND ADDITIONAL PARKING AT THE ATHLETIC COMPLEX BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 179 3. Consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept grant funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Administration recommended authorizing the City Manager to submit an application and to accept grant funds through the EECBG program funded by ARRA. The EECBG program funded by the Reinvestment Act represents a Presidential priority to implement the most reliable energy technologies for energy efficiency and conservation throughout the United States. The funds are intended to assist cities to develop, promote, implement and manage energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs designed to reduce fossil fuel emissions; reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; improve energy efficiency in transportation and building; and create and retain jobs. Beaumont is eligible for a direct formula grant in the amount of $1,104,200. If approved, the grant funding will be used to install HVAC automation controls in the Civic Center, City Hall, Police Building, Julie Rogers Theatre, Tyrrell Historical Library, Municipal Court and the Main Library; replace the original windows installed in 1927 atthe Julie Rogers Theatre with Low E insulated glass windows and fund the cost of an energy management study of all City facilities. This grant requires no matching funds from the City. Page 4 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THATTHE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT(ARRA) OF 2009 TO BE USED TO INSTALL HVAC AUTOMATION CONTROLS IN THE CIVIC CENTER, CITY HALL, POLICE BUILDING, JULIE ROGERS THEATRE,TYRRELL HISTORICAL LIBRARY,MUNICIPAL COURT AND THE MAIN LIBRARY; REPLACE THE ORIGINAL WINDOWS AT THE JULIE ROGERS THEATRE WITH LOW E INSULATED GLASS WINDOWS; AND FUND THE COST OF AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT STUDY OF ALL CITY FACILITIES. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 180 4. Consider approving a bid for air conditioning modifications at the Police Station and Julie Rogers Theatre. Administration recommended the award of a bid to Commercial & Institutional Mechanical, Ltd. in the amount of$640,000 for modifications to the air conditioning system located in the Police Building servicing both the Main Library and Julie Rogers Theatre. The City contracted with Galewsky and Johnston Consulting Engineers, Inc.to design a new chilled water system to replace the obsolete unit currently located within the Police building. The new 520 ton chilled water system will provide all heating and air conditioning to the Police Building,the Main Library and 90%of the Julie Rogers Theatre. The new chilled water system will reduce energy consumption and maintenance and repair costs. There is no Minority Business Enterprise(MBE)participation on this project. All work will be performed by the contractor. Work must commence within two weeks and be completed by August 31,2009 so as not to conflict with scheduled events at the Julie Rogers Theatre. Funds are budgeted in the Capital Program for this project. Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL MECHANICAL, LTD., OF KOUNTZE, TEXAS, FOR AIR CONDITIONING MODIFICATIONS AT THE POLICE BUILDING AND JULIE ROGERS THEATRE IN THE AMOUNT OF $640,000 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. Page 5 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 181 5. Consider approving the purchase of two modular buildings for use at Fire Station No. 1. Administration recommended approval of a purchase of two modular buildings through the Houston-Galveston Area Council(H-GAC)from Ramtech Building Systems in the amount of $82,890. Administration recommends approval of a purchase of two modular buildings through the Houston-Galveston Area Council(H-GAC)from Ramtech Building Systems in the amount of $82,890. Fire Station No. 1 has sustained considerable foundation failure due to existing soil conditions and its proximity to a metal foundry. There has been considerable movement in the structure's walls resulting in doors not closing and the separation of interior walls. After reviewing several options, a 12'x 36'shower/restroom modular building and a 24'x 32' classroom building was recommended. The shower/restroom building will be placed on the south side of the fire station. The classroom building will be placed in thewest parking lot and the classroom currently located within the station will be converted to sleeping quarters. The buildings will be delivered in 90 days. The Building Services Division will provide all utility connections. Funds are available in the Capital Reserve Fund. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBYAPPROVES THE PURCHASE OF TWO(2)MODULAR BUILDINGS IN THEAMOUNT OF$82,890 FROM RAMTECH BUILDING SYSTEMS THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL(H-GAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 182 Page 6 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 6. Consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009-Assistance to Firefighter's Fire Station Construction Grants Program. Administration recommended Council authorize the City Manager to submit an application and to accept a grant from the A.R.R.A. Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants for the construction of fire stations outlined in the City's Capital Program for Fiscal Years 2009 through 2013. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (A.R.R.A) of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) provided the Department of Homeland Security with $210 million to fund the construction of fire stations. This funding is part of President Obama's stimulus package and is intended as a one-time opportunity. The FY 2009 Capital Program includes relocations of Fire Stations No. 2, No. 1, No. 7, and No. 11. Strategically re-locating each of these facilities will provide more uniformed emergency response coverage City-wide, and will replace facilities that have become comparatively obsolete due to age and other structural issues. The A.R.R.A. Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant has no matching requirements on the part of the City, but there are costs that are not eligible to be funded by the grant such as land acquisition, landscaping, furniture, exercise equipment, security systems, among others. These costs related to Station No. 2 will be approximately$500,000 of the estimated $2.5M project. The total estimated cost for relocating Station No. 1 is estimated to be between $8M and $10M. Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE FY 2009 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROGRAM FOR THE RELOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATIONS NO. 1, 2, 7 AND 11. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 183 7. Consider approving the rate refund of Entergy Texas, Inc., to implement a New Rough Production Cost Equalization Rider filed by Entergy Texas, Inc. Administration recommended approval of an ordinance approving the rate refund of Entergy Texas, Inc.,to implement a New Rough Production Cost Equalization Rider filed by Entergy Texas, Inc., on May 26, 2009. On May 26, 2009, Entergy Texas, Inc., filed an Application with the City of Beaumont for Authority to Implement a New Rough Production Cost Equalization Rider to more equally allocate production cost payments for all Entergy operating companies. In 2005,the Federal Page 7 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 Energy Regulatory Commission adopted a remedy which Entergy has since incorporated into a system agreement which provides forthe equalization of production costs among all Entergy operating companies. Should any disparity in system average production costs fall outside of a +/- 11% bandwidth, payments will be made by the low cost companies to the high cost companies such that all operating companies come within the 11%bandwidth. The Entergy Texas operating company's costs we're substantially higher than system average production costs requiring a refund to Texas customers. The total projected refund to Texas retail customers is$67.4 million over a three(3)month period. Residential customers will receive between $12.71 and $14.79 per 1000 kilowatt hours per month for three (3) months. It is intended that the refund would be received during the summer months. The application has been reviewed and is recommended for approval. COuncilmember Beaulieu made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS("CITY")APPROVING THE RATE REFUND OF ENTERGY TEXAS INC. CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OF ENTERGY FOR AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT NEW RPCEA RATE FILED BY ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.ON MAY 26, 2009; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 09 - 033 8. Consider approving a contract for the Summer Food Service Program. Administration recommended the award of a contract to Moncla's Inc., of Beaumont, Texas, in the amount of$3.29 per lunch served. The program,which is funded by the US Department of Agriculture and administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture, provides free, nutritious, and well-balanced meals for any child up to eighteen(18)years of age. This is the eighteenth yearthe Recreation Division has participated in this program. The 2009 Summer Food Service Program will begin June 15, 2009 and continue through August 14,2009. Lunches will be served Monday through Friday excluding the Independence Day holiday on July 3, 2009. The number of lunches to be served at each location will be determined bythe enrollment in summer activities although participation is not a requirement to receive a lunch. Page 8 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 Last year, 34,709 meals were delivered by Moncla's Inc., at a cost of$3.14 per lunch for a total of$108,986.26. Lunches were served for forty-nine (49) days last summer at nine (9) locations. This year's program includes an additional location at Central Park. The estimated total cost based on serving an estimated 52,888 lunches at $3.29 each is $174,001.52. This increase in the estimated numberof meals forthis year's program is due to the added location and also to the completion and full occupancy of the Hope VI Housing Project located near the Sterling Pruitt Center. The cost of $2.88 per lunch served will be reimbursed to the City from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The balance of$.41 per lunch will be funded by the Recreation Division's operating budget. Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY MONCLA'S, INC., BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE RECREATION DIVISION FOR AN ESTIMATED QUANTITY OF 52,888 LUNCHES SERVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $3.29 PER LUNCH FOR AN ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE OF $172,414.88 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 184 9. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 for the Fannin Street Drainage Project. Administration recommended Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 for the Fannin Street Drainage Project. FEMA awarded the City a Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant in the amount of $2,942,748.38 for the construction of the Fannin Street Drainage Project. The total estimated construction cost of the project is$6,300,000. The City desires to construct a portion of this project within the District's Fannin Street easement and right-of-way. A concrete lined drainage ditch will be constructed within the District's easement and right-of-way from just west of Eleventh Street to Interstate 10. The completed concrete lined ditch will be maintained by the District. Funds for the project are available in the Capital Program. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE,AND HE IS HEREBY,AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 6 FOR THE FANNIN STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. Page 9 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 185 10. Consider approving a contract for the purchase and installation of Illuminated Street Name Signs. Administration recommended the award of a contract to Southwest Signal Supply, Inc., of Houston, in the amount of $810,867.20. On April 13,2009 the City of Beaumont received 3 proposals for the supply and installation of approximately 416 Illuminated Street Name Signs. This was a best value bid that ranked the proposals on price, as well as, ease of maintenance, installation time, warranty repair time, availability of replacement parts,and appearance. Subsequently,the proposal with the lowest price also scored the highest best value rating. The engineering estimate is $1,400,000. Funds for the purchase of this equipment are included in the Capital Program. COuncilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SUPPLY, INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGNS IN THE AMOUNT OF $810,867.20 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 186 WORKSESSION Review and discuss proposed changes to the City of Beaumont Investment Policy Page 10 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer,commented that on April 28,2009, by Resolution 09-115, City Council approved entering into an agreement with Valley View Consulting, LLC, for investment management services. Consultants with Valley View have thoroughly reviewed the City's investment policy and have recommended modifications to it. The revisions add language which clarifies the policy as recommended by the Public Funds Investment Act. The Investment Policy was last amended on November 18, 2008. Laura Clark introduced Susan Anderson with Valley View Consulting, LLC,who reviewed the Investment Policy modifications with Council. 11. Consider approving the City of Beaumont Investment Policy. Administration requested a review of the City of Beaumont Investment Policy and approval. State law mandates the City Council review the Investment Policy and approve modifications, if any, to the policy on an annual basis. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY OF BEAUMONT INVESTMENT POLICY HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND IS HEREBY IN ALL THINGS ADOPTED. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 188 PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments related to a proposed drilling permit at 9890 Phelan Item removed from the Agenda 12. Consider approving a drilling permit at 9890 Phelan - Item removed from the Agenda PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments related to a grant application and contract with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive Operating Assistance funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System Public Hearing Open - 2:20 p.m. Public Hearing Close - 2:22 p.m Page 11 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 13. 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. Administration recommended City Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and execute a contract with the FTA to receive Operating Assistance funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System. Beaumont Municipal Transit has prepared a grant application for FY 2009 FTA funds. The grant will help fund the labor,fringe benefits, parts and supplies, purchased services, utilities, insurance,taxes and licenses,and all other miscellaneous expenses needed for the operation and maintenance of the Beaumont Municipal Transit (BMT)System in FY 2009, the period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. The grant will pay up to 50%of the net operating deficit. Beaumont Municipal Transit received funding from the FTA in the amount of $1,704,360 for FY 2008. COuncilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED 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. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT AND PATE NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 189 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER PATE - NONE COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - ANOTHER GREAT DAY IN BEAUMONT COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - NONE COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - CONGRATULATED HIS SON CHRISTOPHER AND HIS NEW WIFE ANNA ON THEIR MARRIAGE AT DISNEYLAND CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - CONGRATULATED HIS SON EVAN ON HIS GRADUATION Page 12 of 13 Minutes-June 16,2009 MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL- CONGRATULATED ALL SENIORS ACROSS THE CITY ON THEIR GRADUATION MAYOR AMES - ABSENT Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Kerry Avie 3035 Elinor Beaumont TX Religious Comments Marshall Scott 1490 Edwin Beaumont TX Commented on being arrested for some property that did not belong to him, the property owner in question has the same name as he does, requested that he meet with the City Manager, City Attorney and Chief of Police to have the arrest removed from his record and returning money that he had to pay to get bonded out of jail Chuck Guillory 2945 Blanchette Beaumont TX Spoke regarding the uninsured motorist towing contract Gary Robbins 9805 Phelan Blvd. Beaumont TX Commented on Item#12 on the agenda thatwas pulled and citizens not being informed until the item was up for discussion E. Kay Gilbert 1980 Sarah Beaumont TX Spoke regarding the construction of the sidewalks on Sarah St. and the way that the sidewalks are being constructed, as well as the grass that is being replaced is already dead before it is placed in the citizens yard Travis Darby 3270 S. Major Beaumont TX Commented on the uninsured motorist towing contract There being no Executive Session, Council adjourned at 2:37 p.m. Audio availab upon request in the City Clerk's Office. A wi ayor Pro Tern a, N W"A Tina Broussard, City Clerk i 11111 Page 13 of 13 \��t������� Minutes-June 16,2009