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Home My WebLink AboutMIN APR 02 2013 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 Tom CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz,Ward II Audwin Samuel,Ward 111 April 2, 2013 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 April 2, 2013, 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—Presentation by Patrick Donart, Public Works Director Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1 and 2/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tern Coleman called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Anjelita Dirden of Wesley Student Center at Lamar University gave the invocation. Mayor Pro Tern Coleman led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Pro Tern Coleman, Councilmembers Getz, Wright, Pate, Samuel and Smith. Absent: Mayor Ames. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Mayor Ames was unable to attend the meeting due to a business commitment. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "Fair Housing Month" - April, 2013 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Smith; accepted by Chris Boone, Director of Community Development for the City of Beaumont "Texas Association of Museums Days" — April 2 — 5, 2013 — Proclamation read by Councilmember Wright; accepted by Lynn Castle, Executive Director of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items land 2/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - March 26, 2013 Confirmation of committee appointments — Resolution 13- 070 Minutes—April 2,2013 Kathleen L. Leaf would be reappointed to the Library Commission. The current term would expire February 15, 2015. (Councilmember Mike Getz) Frank Messina would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current term would expire February 15, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames) Ann Rothkamm would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current term would expire February 10, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames) Bonnie Cokinos would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current term would expire February 10, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames) Sandra Womack would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames) Norris Batiste, III would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Councilmember Gethrel Williams-Wright) Glen Johnson would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman) Gene Bush would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The current term would expire January 17, 2015. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman) Tom LeTourneau would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Councilmember W. L. Pate, Jr.) A) Approve a resolution approving a consignment agreement for the golf pro shop at Tyrrell Park— Resolution 13 - 071 B) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for temporary use of State of Texas right-of-way for the Neches River Festival — Resolution 13 - 072 C) Approve a resolution authorizing the granting of a Pipeline License Agreement with Crosstex NGL Pipeline, LP — Resolution 13 - 073 D) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a twenty foot wide Drainage Easement to allow for the construction of a storm sewer outfall pipe for future development — Resolution 13 - 074 E) Approve a resolution authorizing the granting of a Utility Crossing Agreement to Crosstex NGL Pipeline, LP to cross city utility easements outside the corporate limits of Beaumont for use in the Water Department— Resolution 13 - 075 F) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a twenty foot wide Drainage Easement from Bill Little, President of LITWOOD, to allow the construction of a storm sewer outfall pipe for future development— Resolution 13 - 076 Minutes—April 2,2013 Councilmember Samuel made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a resolution approving a seven year financing agreement with All American Investment Group, LLC (AAIG) at a fixed interest rate of 1.69% for the water meter infrastructure project. — Deferred 2. The contract specifies that the successful bidder shall provide assorted plumbing services at fixed hourly rates and plumbing materials at a fixed percentage markup to maintain City plumbing systems. Six(6)vendors were notified, one (1) responded. The only bid submitted was from All Star Plumbing, Inc. The bid amount of $105,250 was considered excessive because it represented a thirty-three (33%) to one-hundred percent (100%) increase over current contract rates. Purchasing regulations permit the negotiation of price when a single bid is received. A successful negotiation resulted in an overall twelve percent (12%) increase in rates as reflected on the attached bid tabulation. These rates are considered to be fair and justified by all parties. All Star Plumbing, Inc., has successfully held this contract for the past six(6) years. Approval of resolution. Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALL STAR PLUMBING, INC., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 13 — 077 Minutes—April 2,2013 PUBLIC HEARING Receive Comments from applicants related to the Public Services, Public Facilities and Improvements line items of the 2013 Consolidated Grant Program Open: 1:49 p.m. Peggy Hagger 3755 Fannett Road Beaumont TX Spoke on behalf of Cathedral Community Development Corporation Close: 1:51 P.M. Mayor Pro Tern Coleman read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- NONE COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- HOPED THAT EVERYONE HAD A VERY HAPPY EASTER AND STARTING THE SEASON WITH NEW REBIRTH COUNCILMEMBER PATE- ANNOUNCED THE TEXAS TRASH OFF ON SATURDAY,APRIL 6, 2013, ALSO THE OAKS HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION WILL BE HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL PRESERVATION BASH THAT WILL BE HELD FOR THE COMMUNITY, MENTIONED THE MANY MUSEUMS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ENCOURAGED ALL CITIZENS TO VISIT THE MUSEUMS COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- COMMENDED THE CITY MANAGER FOR ALLOWING THE TRASH PICKUP ON THE STREETS, HE HAS BEGUN TO SEE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE CITY, WANT TO INVITE AS MANY CITIZENS AS POSSIBLE TO COME OUT FOR THE TEXAS TRASH OFF ON SATURDAY,APRIL 6, 2013,THERE WILL BE LOCATIONS TO SIGN UP IN EACH WARD, STATED HE WOULD BE OUT ON SATURDAY AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE EVERYONE COME OUT COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - CONDOLENCES TO JOHNNY BEATTY AND HIS FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF HIS FATHER, ALSO RECEIVED A CALL FROM A CITIZEN IN REGARDS TO A BEVERAGE CART AT HENRY HOMBERG GOLF COURSE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES- NONE MAYOR AMES- ABSENT Minutes—April 2,2013 MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN - NONE Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Paula Blazek 2534 Long Beaumont TX Spoke on behalf of the Oaks Historic District Neighborhood Association, extended an invitation to the Mayor and Council to attend their annual Preservation Bash on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 2550 Long, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Open session of meeting recessed at 1:59 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: J.A.I. Dining Services (Beaumont), Inc., et al vs. The City of Beaumont,Texas, et al; No. 1:13-cv-00157 Claim of C.F. Jordan Construction, LLC; Event Center Claim of Tyrone Bill There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio av ' I up n r est in the City Clerk's Office. TiaryloleTan, Ma r Pro Tern C � Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes—April 2,2013