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Home My WebLink AboutMIN OCT 12 2010 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate,Jr., Mayor Pro Tern BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Williams-Wright,At-Large Dr.Alan B. Coleman,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nancy Beaulieu,Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward III October 12,2010 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 October 12, 2010, 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 1-4/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor James Blackwell of South Park Baptist Church gave the invocation. Councilmember Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tem Pate, Councilmembers, Beaulieu, Wright, Samuel and Smith. Absent: Councilmember Coleman and City Attorney,Tyrone Cooper. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Quintin Price, Assistant City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions Proclamation for"Disability Awareness Week" - October 12 -16, 2010 - Proclamation read by Mayor Ames; accepted by Kenneth Semien, Beaumont Area Council of the Blind Recognition of "Spirit of Southeast Texas Chorus" - Recognition read by Councilmember Beaulieu; accepted by Carolyn Hudler and other members of the choir Proclamation for"Italian American History Month"-October,2010-Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tern Pate; accepted by Lucy Blackstock and others from the Italian Association Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-4/Consent Agenda. Darlene Chodzinski 2240 Calder Beaumont TX Spoke in regards to Item E on the Consent Agenda; Beaumont Heritage Society/John Jay French Museum,thanked Council forthere continued support of the John French Museum, also announced several events that would be coming up at the Museum Minutes-October 12,2010 Carolyn Howard 2445 Ashley Beaumont TX Spoke in regards to Item D on the Consent Agenda, BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street, stated she is the Executive Director of the Beaumont Main Street, introduced Carolyn McGuire, President and President Elect Jim Broussard, commented on how much has been invested in downtown, the restoration, new construction and public improvements, as well as the 250 people that are living in downtown and would like to see that number grow, commented on the Dogtober Fest Lynn P. Castle 501 Main St. Beaumont TX Spoke in regards to Item B on the Consent Agenda, The Art Museum of Southeast Texas, thanked Council for all of their support over the years, invited Council to several events, the first is an exhibit that will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the second exhibit will be the Gift of Life Bras held on October 19, 2010, area artists and survivors have decorated these bras there will be sixty on review, there will also be Family Arts Day that on October 30, 2010 Bruce Hoffer 2535 North St. Beaumont TX Spoke in regards to all of the items on the Consent Agenda, stated that all of the items on the Consent Agenda seem to be for one year, suggested that Council consider renewing for a longer period rather than one year CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - October 5, 2010 Confirmation of committee appointments - None A) Approve a one year contract with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas - Resolution 10 - 259 B) Approve a one year contract with the Southeast Texas Arts Council - Resolution 10 -260 C) Approve a one year contract with the Texas Energy Museum - Resolution 10 -261 D) Approve a one year contract with BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street for downtown economic development purposes - Resolution 10 -262 E) Approve a one year contract with the Beaumont Heritage Society/John Jay French Museum - Resolution 10 -263 Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH Page 2 of 7 Minutes-October 12,2010 NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving the purchase of a bulldozer for use at the landfill. Administration recommended approval of the purchase from Mustang Cat of Houston in the amount of $554,095. The dozer will be used by Solid Waste for moving refuse at the landfill. The dozer will replace Unit 5085 which is a 1999 model with 17,800 hours of service. The old unit will be disposed of according to the City's surplus equipment disposal policy. The basic warranty provided is twelve (12) months. Warranty service is available from Mustang Tractor, the local Caterpillar dealer. Delivery is estimated at thirty (30) days. Funds are budgeted in the Solid Waste Fund. Mayor Pro Tern Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF ATRACK-TYPE DOZER FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION FROM MUSTANG CAT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $554,095 THROUGH THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 10 -264 2. Consider approving the purchase of a generator for the Police Headquarters Building located at 255 College. Administration recommended approval of the purchase from Mustang Cat of Houston in the amount of$543,559. The new generator set will be installed at the Police Department to provide emergency power for the entire three (3) story 56,250 sq. ft. facility. The diesel powered emergency power system includes a Mustang 1500 kilowatt, 480 volt, generator powered by a Caterpillar 3512C diesel engine that meets Tier II Environmental Protection Agency emission standards. Installation will be provided by the City's contracted electrical services provider. Page 3 of 7 Minutes-October 12,2010 Warranty service will be provided by Mustang Cat in Beaumont. Delivery is expected in approximately 150 to 180 days. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM MUSTANG CAT OF HOUSTON,TEXAS,IN THE AMOUNT OF$543,559 THROUGH THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 10 - 265 3. Consider approving the purchase of twenty-four patrol vehicles for use by the Police Department. Administration recommended approval of the purchase from Philpott Motors of Nederland in the amount of$535,824. Pricing for this purchase is obtained through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program. H-GAC is a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. H-GAC complies with the State of Texas procurement statutes. The purchase price includes the H-GAC administrative fee of$600. All twenty-four (24) patrol vehicles requested will replace units that are used in daily operations by the Patrol Division. The vehicles to be replaced are on a scheduled replacement cycle in order to keep serviceable vehicles available at all times. The replaced vehicles may be disposed of according to the City's surplus property disposal policies or relocated to other divisions. The new vehicles are 2011 Ford Crown Victorias with the police package. These vehicles will include a Safe Stop vehicle anti theft system. The Safe Stop system allows an officer to leave a vehicle running while simultaneously disabling it from being moved by anyone but that officer. Standard warranties of 36,000 miles or three (3) years are provided for each new vehicle. The warranty service is provided by Philpott Motors of Nederland. Delivery is expected within thirty (30) days. Funds are budgeted in the Capital Reserve Fund. Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE, AND HE IS HEREBY, AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) PATROL VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PHILPOTT MOTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $535,824 THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Page 4 of 7 Minutes-October 12,2010 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 10 - 266 4. Consider approving a contract for the construction and installation of transit stop covers at 21 locations throughout the city. Administration recommended the award of a contract for the construction of Transit Stop Covers to Bruce's General Construction, Inc. in the amount of$294,980. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Beaumont Transit System was awarded $2.3M for equipment and facility improvements. Included in the grant was $300,000 for new Transit Stop Covers. The Labiche Architectural Group, Inc. designed the new transit covers. The covers consist of a metal frame with a solid roof and open ends. Each includes a metal sign panel designating the route. Two sized units, including an 8 ft. x 10 ft. seating five (5) and a 10 ft. x 15 ft. seating ten (10), will be installed at twenty-one (2 1) locations throughout the city. The route demand was used to determine the size to be placed at the various locations. The recommended low bidder, Bruce's General Construction of Beaumont, is a certified Minority Owned Business. There are a total of thirty-nine (39) transit stops throughout the City. As funding becomes available all stops will be replaced. Funds are available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant. Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THATTHE BID SUBMITTED BY BRUCE'S GENERAL CONSTRUCTION,INC.,OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF$294,980 FOR CONSTRUCTING TRANSIT STOP COVERS BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS, BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 10 - 267 Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. Page 5 of 7 Minutes-October 12,2010 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - THANKED CLAUDIE HAWKINS, BRENDA BEADLE AND STAFF FOR THE INVITATION TO VIEW THE NEW CIVIC CENTER KITCHEN COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- THANKED CLAUDIE HAWKINS AND BRENDA BEADLE FOR THE CIVIC CENTER KITCHEN TOUR,READ THAT COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN AND HIS WIFE JULIE ARE ON A MISSION TRIP IN HAITI WITH A METHODIST GROUP FROM MT.CAROL,ILLINOIS, ON THIS TRIP COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN WILL BE PROVIDING DENTAL CARE TO REFUGEES WHILE JULIE PREPARES FOOD AND PACKAGES AND WORKS WITH THE CONSTRUCTION CREWS, JULIE IS STILL RECOVERING FROM MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY, THEY WILL BE TAKING FOOD AND CLOTHES TO THE REFUGEES IN PORT AU PRINCE AND SUPPLIES TO ASCHOOL IN LIPURA,IN 2009 COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN CREATED A NON-PROFIT MINISTRY NAMED SOUTH EAST TEXAS HANDS FOR GOD MINISTRY, THE MISSION STATEMENT READS: TO BRING DENTAL CARE, MENTAL CARE AND THE WORD TO THE CHILDREN OF GOD, EVENTUALLY COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN HOPES TO HAVE ENOUGH EQUIPMENT TO TAKE TWO DENTIST TO TREAT THE LESS FORTUNATE IN OUR WORLD, THIS IS COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN'S FIRST TRIP WITH HIS DENTAL MISSION MINISTRY, STATED THAT SHE IS VERY PROUD TO HAVE A COUNCIL PERSON THAT IS DEDICATED TO THE CAUSE AND THE UNDER PRIVILEGE MAYOR PRO TEM PATE - APOLOGIZED FOR NOT MAKING THE CIVIC CENTER KITCHEN TOUR, CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN FOR DOING THE GREATTHINGS THAT HE IS DOING,COMMENTED ON LAMAR UNIVERSITY'S HOMECOMING THAT WAS SOLD OUT AS WELL AS THE FRIDAY NIGHT GAME, COMMENTED ON THE SENIOR CELEBRATION THAT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND THE CALDER BLOCK PARTY COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - COMMENTED ON DOGTOBER FEST THAT TOOK PLACE OVER THE WEEK, CONGRATULATED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND STAFF FOR ALL THAT THEY DID FOR DOGTOBER FEST, COMMENTED ON LAMAR UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL, LOOKS FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THIS SATURDAY AT THE FOOTBALL GAME, ANNOUNCED A CLEAN-UP ON SATURDAY MORNING, THE MEETING PLACE WILL BE MLK MIDDLE SCHOOL Page 6 of 7 Minutes-October 12,2010 COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - NONE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - ABSENT CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR AMES - COMMENTED ON DOGTOBER FEST AND THE GREAT TURN OUT, THE ELKS LODGE BAR-B Q FOR THE DISABLED, FUND RAISER FOR THE SABINE AREA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION THAT WILL BE HELD ON TONIGHT Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Vernon Durden 2110 Westbury Rd. Beaumont TX Commented on depositions that he had in his possession, asked that Council review these depositions before making any type of decisions regarding boards or anything else Bruce Hoffer 2535 North St. Beaumont TX Commented on Beaumont recycling, downtown and sidewalks, Calder Street extension is wonderful, asked if there was anything set aside for the streets off of Calder, commented on soccer, stated there is a soccer game at 4:00 p.m. at Babe Zaharias Stadium, there will be games every Sunday at Chris Quinn Memorial Complex, reminded everyone to get out and vote Open session of meeting recessed at 2:29 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: City of Beaumont v. Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas, et al Erik Kvarme, et al v. The City of Beaumont, Texas, et al Ex Parte James Edward Mathews Jr There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. .riles" Be ky Am ayor {� II �- f01 ,t Tina Broussard, City Clerk , `It`_N(\�•�.J� �� Page 7 of 7 Minutes-October 12,2010