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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN SEP 25 2012 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate, Jr.,At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Wright,At-Large Dr.Alan B. Coleman, Mayor Pro Tern CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz,Ward II Audwin Samuel,Ward III September 25,2012 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 September 25, 2012, 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 1-5, 9-12/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Howard Cameron, with Trinity Church gave the invocation. Michael Lafleur with St. Anthony's Boy Scout Troop 779 and is also the son of employee Terry Lafleur led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Coleman, Councilmembers Getz, Wright, Pate, Samuel and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "Pray Beaumont Day" - September 30, 2012 - Proclamation read by Mayor Ames; accepted by Pastor Howard Cameron and other pastors Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-5, 9-12/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes— September 18, 2012 Confirmation of committee appointments — Resolution 12 - 212 Norris Batiste, III would fill the unexpired term of Robert Prados (deceased) on the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The term would commence September 25, 2012 and expire January 10, 2013. (Councilmember Gethrel Williams-Wright) Minutes—September 25,2012 A) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to adopt a renewal rate schedule to the agreement with BlueCrossBlueShield of Texas to provide third party administrative services — Resolution 12 - 213 B) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the Event Center Area Paving and Drainage Improvements Project for maintenance, and to approve a change order— Resolution 12 - 214 C) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 for the Lucas SRL Relief Project — Resolution 12 - 215 D) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept funding from the Texas Department of Transportation related to the Safety Traffic Enforcement Program — Resolution 12 - 216 E) Approve a resolution accepting a payment and waiving interest related to paving liens dated September 9, 1930 on properties described as 1105, 1115, 1117, and 1125 Ewing— Pulled F) Approve a resolution accepting a payment and waiving interest related to a paving lien dated May 7, 1930 on property at 1245 Bolivar— Resolution 12 - 217 G) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to join with Jefferson County in approving the Closing Documents for the 800 MHz Reconfiguration—Resolution 12-218 H) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the State Firemen's and Fire Marshal's Association concerning responsibilities related to the Fire Museum of Texas— Resolution 12 - 219 1) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically including a License Agreement, in order for the Beaumont Police Department to continue to maintain a Police Substation at Parkdale Mall — Resolution 12 - 220 J) Approve a resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the Beaumont Police Department and the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration — Resolution 12 - 221 K) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the placement of fiber optic cable in the public right-of-way— Resolution 12 - 222 L) Approve a resolution appointing Wilmington Trust Retirement and Institutional Services Company(WTRISC) as a passive-directed trustee of the Trust established in connection with the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan — Resolution 12 - 223 Councilmember Pate made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item E. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. Minutes—September 25,2012 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS:" NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider an ordinance adopting the FY 2013 Budget. Article VI, Section 8 of the City Charter states that "the budget shall be adopted by the favorable votes of at least a majority of all members of the Council." Section 9 states that "the budget shall be finally adopted not later than the twenty-seventh (27th)day of the last month of the fiscal year. Should the Council take no final action on or prior to such day, the budget as submitted by the City Manager shall be deemed to have been finally adopted by the Council." The FY 2013 Budget was submitted to Council on August 14, 2012, and reviewed during a work session on August 28, 2012. A public hearing was held on August 28, 2012, which met the requirements of the Charter and state law. Approval of ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REFERRED TO AS THE"ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE"ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,2012,AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2013,IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT;APPORTIONING THE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 12 - 067 2. Consider a resolution adopting the 2013 Capital Program. Article VI, Section 20 states that "the Council shall, by resolution, adopt the Capital Program with or without amendment after the public hearing and on or before the twenty- seventh (27th) day of the last month of the current fiscal year." The Capital Program was originally submitted to Council on May 11, 2012. It was revised and submitted to Council on August 14, 2012, and reviewed during a work session on August 28, 2012. A public hearing was also held on August 28, 2012. Page 3 of 4 Minutes—September 25,2012 Approval of resolution. Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE FY 2013 CAPITAL PROGRAM IS HEREBY ADOPTED, A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AUGUST 28, 2012. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE,SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 12 - 224 3. Consider an ordinance ratifying the budgeted property tax increase reflected in the FY 2013 Budget. Section 102 of the Local Government Code includes the following: "Adoption of a budget that will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year requires a separate vote of the governing body to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget. A vote under this subsection is in addition to and separate from the vote to adopt the budget or a vote to set the tax rate required by Chapter 26, Tax Code, or other law." Approval of ordinance. Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING THE BUDGETED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE REFLECTED IN THE FY 2013 BUDGET. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 12 - 068 4. Consider an ordinance accepting the tax roll and establishing the property tax rate for the tax year 2012 (FY 2013). The Jefferson County Appraisal District submitted the Certified Tax Roll on July 30, 2012, in the amount of $6,906,373,448. Based on this taxable value, a property tax rate of $0.64/$100 valuation for the tax year 2012 (FY 2013) is proposed. The tax rate would be apportioned $0.46/$100 assessed valuation to the General Fund and $0.18/$100 assessed valuation to the Debt Service Fund. Approval of ordinance. Page 4 of 4 Minutes—September 25,2012 Councilmember Smith made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE TAX ROLL FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; ESTABLISHING A TAX RATE; PROVIDING FOR LEVYING,ASSESSING AND COLLECTING OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2012(FY 2013); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE,SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 12 - 069 5. Consider an ordinance amending Section 22.02.001, Water Service Rates and Section 22.02.002, Wastewater Service Rates of the Code of Ordinances to increase rates by five percent (5%) effective October 1, 2012. The Water Utilities Department has been and is continuing to undertake a major capital improvement effort to enhance the water and sewer system. Many of the capital improvements are required to meet State and Federal regulations. The five percent(5%) rate increase is needed to effectively operate the water system and to provide for the necessary debt service associated with water and sewer system projects. Approval of ordinance. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22,ARTICLE 22.02,SECTIONS 22.02.001 AND 22.02.002,OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2012; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 12 - 070 6. Consider an ordinance approving a zone change from RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District and a specific use permit to allow a sno-cone stand in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District at the northeast corner of Franklin and Avenue A. Yolanda Conner has applied for a zone change and a specific use permit. Minutes—September 25,2012 Ms. Conner states that the sno-cone stand will from operate 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday- Saturday. The business will have up to two employees. A sidewalk exists to the east of the subject property and a partial sidewalk is located at the northwest corner of the property. Five foot wide sidewalks will be required along both Avenue A and Franklin Avenue. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 17, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended approval 8:0 of the zone change from RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization)District to NC(Neighborhood Commercial)and a specific use permit to allow a sno-cone stand subject to the following conditions: 1. A 5' wide sidewalk shall be installed along both Avenue A and Franklin Avenue. 2. Shift the parking spaces to allow for 6' wide landscape beds along the parking lot frontages along Avenue A and Franklin Avenue. and with a modification to the landscaping requirement along the north property line (a 6' wide landscape bed). Approval of ordinance subject to the following conditions: 1. A 5' wide sidewalk shall be installed along both Ave. A and Franklin Ave. 2. Shift the parking spaces to allow for 6' wide landscape beds along the parking lot frontages along Avenue A and Franklin Avenue. and with a modification to the landscaping requirement along the north property line (a 6' wide landscape bed). Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 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 PRESENTLY ZONED RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET AND AVENUE A,BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED ORDINANCE 12-071 Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SNO-CONE STAND IN A NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FRANKLIN AND AVENUE A WITH THE CONDITIONS,IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. Minutes—September 25,2012 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 12 - 072 7. Consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit to allow a child day care facility in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 8375 Homer. Rhonda Savoy has applied for a specific use permit. Ms. Savoy states that she owns Zippity Zebra Licensed Child Day Care Home. Several years ago, Ms. Savoy operated a child care in her home at 8375 Homer. She is now seeking a specific use permit to reopen a child care facility for up to twelve children. Based upon the parent's needs, the day care facility will typically operate Monday- Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Evening care will run from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Ms. Savoy will provide 24 hour care on weekends and all school holidays. An additional employee will assist Ms. Savoy when six or more children are on the premises. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 17, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended approval 8:0 of the specific use permit subject to the following condition: 1. If the specific use permit is approved, Ms. Savoy must apply for a certificate of occupancy. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, Ms. Savoy must comply with all of the required codes of the City of Beaumont and with the modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the north, south and west property lines (4' tall chain link fence and no 10'wide landscape strip). Approval of ordinance subject to the following condition: 1. If the specific use permit is approved, Ms. Savoy must apply for a certificate of occupancy. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, Ms. Savoy must comply with all of the required codes of the City of Beaumont and with the modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the north, south and west property lines (4' tall chain link fence and no 10'wide landscape strip). Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY IN AN RS(RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT AT 8375 HOMER DRIVE WITH THE CONDITIONS,IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE Minutes—September 25,2012 MOTION PASSED Ordinance 12 - 073 8. Consider an ordinance approving amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 28.03.023 (e), Sec. 28.04.008(28), Sec. 28.04.008(29),Sec. 28.01.004(b)and Sec. 28.03.020(b)and to the Subdivision and Site Development Regulations, Sec.26.03.004 and Sec. 26.04.002. Staff recommended that a number of amendments be made to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Site Development Regulations. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance reflect clarifications. Amendments to the Subdivision and Site Development Regulations reflect changes to the time limit allowed for the installation of sidewalks and to alternatives to the completion of improvements as it pertains to sidewalks, all as part of the platting process. Approval of ordinance. Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, SECTIONS 26.03.004 AND 26.04.002 AND CHAPTER 28, SECTIONS 28.01.004(6),28.03.020(B),28.03.023(E),28.04.008(28)AND 28.04.008(29)OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, TO MAKE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 12 - 074 9. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of the alley behind Lot 1, Tract 1, Block 9, Fuller and Keith Addition. Patrick Gibbs, agent for an adjacent property owner, has applied for the abandonment of the alley. Mr. Gibbs states that the property owner is renovating the old Red Cross Building at 708 Magnolia. Parts of the 30' wide alley that ran from Hazel to North have been abandoned over the years and all that remains is the subject 15' x 58' portion. The abandoned alley would be used for additional parking. At a Regular Meeting held September 17, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended approval 8:0 to abandon the alley. Approval of ordinance. Minutes—September 25,2012 Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING AN ALLEY BEHIND LOT 1, TRACT 1, BLOCK 9, FULLER AND KEITH ADDITION, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 12 - 075 10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc.for installing water meter infrastructure and a leak detection system. The City Council approved a Project Development Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) on August 28, 2009, to perform a city-wide energy efficiency audit. That agreement was amended on November 8, 2011, to include a detailed audit of the existing water meter infrastructure including meter accuracy and billing system optimization and to explore automated meter reading and leak detection technologies. JCI conducted the audit over the last nine (9) months. The results indicated the City of Beaumont would benefit from a project that replaces meters older than seven years, implements an automated meter reading and billing system, and installs a permanent leak detection system. In order for a project of this type to be recommended by JCI, it must be paid for out of savings and additional revenue generated by the efficiency and accuracy of the new meters and technology. The proposed Performance Contract is to retain JCI to replace 29,644-5/8"water meters, 73 — 3" and larger water meters, retrofit 13,404 meters of all sizes, implement an Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, related software, hardware, billing interface and training, and install a permanent leak detection system across the city. Replacing meters will lead to improved accuracy and standardization resulting in additional revenues annually. The AMI system will read the customers' meters electronically and transmit the data to interface with the City's water billing system. This will lead to enhanced reading efficiencies, real-time customer data, billing accuracy, and electronic readings at the time of service turn-on and turn-off rather than sending staff for manual readings. Finally, the permanent leak detection system will allow Water Utilities Staff to pinpoint the location of a leak in the system within a few feet of the actual leak as well as identify leaks throughout the system, no matter how large or small. This system will identify and reduce the lost water in the system, resulting in savings in both operation and maintenance costs. The City will secure a seven year lease purchase for this project, but will not begin paying the related debt service until the project is complete. This is expected to be approximately eighteen (18) months from the commencement of the project or Fiscal Year 2014. The calculated project savings and additional revenue from replacing the meters and installing the AMI system is approximately $4.2M over a seven year period. The savings that is expected but not specifically calculated from the leak detection system and AMI system is Minutes—September 25,2012 approximately $10.8M over the same seven year period. This revenue and savings assumes an annual rate increase of not less than 3%. These savings and additional revenue will fund the debt service over the seven year period. JCI will provide the City an Assured Performance Guarantee which guarantees that the City will achieve the annual benefits that have been calculated or the company will owe the City the difference. Lease purchase. Approval of resolution. Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A PERFORMANCE CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. FOR INSTALLATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED METERING AND LEAK DETECTION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 12 - 225 11. Consider a resolution approving a six month contract for the purchase of asphaltic concrete for use by the Streets and Drainage Division. Bids were requested from four (4) local vendors to provide a six (6) month contract for asphaltic concrete to be used by the Streets and Drainage Division. Cold laid asphaltic concrete is used for repairing potholes and small sections of a street, while hot laid asphaltic concrete is used for repairs and repaving of larger street sections. It is estimated that approximately 44,000 tons of hot laid asphaltic concrete and 1400 tons of cold laid asphaltic concrete will be used during the term of the contract. The only responding vendor, APAC-Texas submitted a bid as reflected below. Specifications requested unit pricing for both plant pickup by City personnel and job site delivery by the vendor. The bidder met all product requirements specified and has previously held the contract satisfactorily. Unit prices remain the same as in prior contracts however total value of the contract has increased substantially due to increased street repair activity this year and anticipated work over the next fiscal year. General Fund and Capital Program. Approval of resolution. Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY APAC-TEXAS,INC.,FOR A SIX(6)MONTH CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, STREETS AND DRAINAGE DIVISION, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $3,136,875. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. Minutes—September 25,2012 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE,SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 12 - 226 12. Consider a resolution awarding a bid for replacing windows in the Fire Department Administration building. Two (2) bids were received on Thursday, September 13, 2012, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and supplies to replace the windows in the Fire Department Administration Building located at 400 Walnut. The existing single pane glass windows do not meet current windstorm code nor are they energy efficient. During both Hurricanes Rita and Ike, windows on the south and west sides of the building failed resulting in considerable water damage. The windows will be replaced with insulated energy efficient aluminum framed windows rated to withstand hurricane force winds. The replacement windows will match the historical design of the existing windows. The base bid includes replacing all fifteen (15) windows on the second floor of the south and west sides of the building along with four(4)windows on the east side and seven (7) windows on the north side. The selection of windows to be replaced is based on their current condition and the likelihood of experiencing further damage. Up to five (5) additional windows on the east side and ten (10) windows on the north side will be replaced as budgetary constraints allow. Due to the specialized nature of the work to be accomplished,only direct employees rather than sub-contractors will work on this project. AmeraProducts is not certified as an MBE or HUB vendor. Funds for this project are provided by a U. S. Department of Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Grant. This grant requires a match of 25% which is available in the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of resolution. Councilmember Getz made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY AMERAPRODUCTS, INC., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR REPLACING WINDOWS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOR THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $169,724, BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 12 —227 Minutes—September 25,2012 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN- REMINDED EVERYONE OF THE JULIE ROGERS GIFT OF LIFE 5K RUNIWALK THIS WEEKEND, IF YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP PLEASE DO SO ONLINE OR ON SATURDAY MORNING COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- STATED THAT HE HAD A CONSTITUENT THAT CONTACTED HIM THROUGH HIS DAUGHTER, THIS CONSTITUENT IS DEAF, EXPRESSED FRUSTRATION BECAUSE HE TRIES TO WATCH THE COUNCIL MEETING ON TELEVISION AND IS UNABLE TO DO SO,ASKED STAFF IF THEY COULD CHECK AND SEE IF THERE IS GRANT MONEY THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR CLOSE CAPTION TO BENEFIT THE DEAF CITIZENS,ALSO REQUESTED THAT STAFF CHECK ON AN APARTMENT COMPLEX THAT IS CLOSE TO KROGER,WONDERS WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT SIDEWALKS SO THAT THE CITIZENS DON'T HAVE TO WALK IN THE STREET COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- THANKED STAFF AND DR. THOME ON SAVING THE CITY MONEY AND THE WAY THAT THE CITY IS BEING PRO-ACTIVE, ASKED THAT EVERYONE REMEMBER THE PRAYER ON SUNDAY,WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND,WILL BE OUT OF TOWN, ALSO COMMENTED ON THE PRAYER ON MONDAY AT THE EVENT CENTRE, REMINDED EVERYONE OF THE JULIE ROGERS GIFT OF LIFE 5K RUN/WALK,ALSO COMMENTED ON HOW AWESOME THE VIETNAM VETERANS PROGRAM WAS COUNCILMEMBER PATE- THANKED THE MAYOR FOR THE GREAT JOB SHE DID ON THE VIETNAM VETERANS "WELCOME HOME BROTHER" PROGRAM AS WELL AS THE COMMITTEE, MENTIONED THE GOAL AMOUNT THAT WAS REACHED,STATED THAT CITIZENS DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SUNDAY TO PRAY FOR THEM, GOD'S LISTENING ALL THE TIME,THANKED THE CITIZENS FOR BEING A PART OF THE PRAYER ON MONDAY, LOOKS FORWARD TO SEEING THEM ALL ON SUNDAY,ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND THE LAMAR UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL GAME ON SATURDAY COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- THANKED THE MAYOR, BARBARA OTTO AND THE COMMITTEE FOR THE GREAT JOB THEY DID ON THE VIETNAM VETERANS "WELCOME HOME BROTHER" PROGRAM, ANNOUNCED THAT ON THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 27,2012,AT 5:30 P.M., IN THE 1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, THERE WILL BE A FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS MEETING,THIS IS WHERE DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS IN WARD III MEET MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH- COMPLIMENTED THE MAYOR ON THE GREAT JOB SHE DID ON THE VIETNAM VETERANS "WELCOME HOME BROTHER" PROGRAM Minutes—September 25,2012 CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES- NONE MAYOR AMES- COMMENTED ON THE VIETNAM VETERANS "WELCOME HOME BROTHER" PROGRAM, WHAT A GREAT JOB THE COMMITTEE DID, STATED THAT THE GOAL WAS TO RAISE $50,000.00, THEY WENT BEYOND THAT BY RAISING $62,000.00,IT MIGHT BE HIGHER DUE TO SOME MONEY NOT BEING TURNED IN AS OF YET, ALSO PROUD OF THE CORPORATE SPONSORS THAT STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Benny Mendoza 5655 S. Kenneth Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding his property on 1222 Wall St. stated he's trying to build a parking lot on his property, he was told by the City that he can't park on the street,wants to know what's going on and why he can't park on the street Jesus Abrego 8675 Washington Beaumont TX Really excited to hear that the City will be redo Washington Blvd., assumed that it was the stretch between Major Dr. and Langham, but when he heard that it was the stretch between 1-10 and MLK, asked himself why, stated he drives that stretch every single morning from West Calder all the way to a St., stated that 4"' is the street that needs to be redone, in his humble opinion, in the last year he has witnessed three accident between Langham and Major Dr., stated that there is no lighting, that area needs to be redone before the stretch between 1-10 and MLK is redone There being no Executive Session Council adjourned at 2:28 p.m. A io available pon request in the City Clerk's Office. Be A s, ay V ` Tina Broussard, City Clerk k,i,` Minutes—September 25,2012