HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN APR 30 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 Tem CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D.Getz,Ward II
Audwin Samuel,Ward III April 30,2013 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 30, 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
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 4-9/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
The Very Reverend Michael Pavez of St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church gave the invocation.
The student council members from Fehl 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 Coleman, Councilmembers Getz,
Wright, Pate, Samuel (arrived at 2:18 p.m.) and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City
Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"Bicycle Safety Awareness Month" - May, 2013 - Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tern
Coleman; accepted by Chief Singletary, Beaumont Police Department and Mike Rodgers
with the Southeast Texas Hike and Bike Coalition
"Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" - May, 2013 - Proclamation read by
Councilmember Wright; accepted by Willie Mac and members of the motorcycle club
"Cancer Awareness Weekend" - May 3 & 4, 2013 - Proclamation read by
Councilmember Pate; accepted by Derek McWilliams, Chair of the 2013 Relay for Life
"Older American Month" - May, 2013 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Getz;
accepted by Elaine Shellenberger, Executive Director of Nutrition and Services for Seniors,
along with honorees Dora Nisby and Jerry and Iris Nathan
"St. Michael's Mediterranean Festival Day" — May 11, 2013 - Proclamation read by
Mayor Ames; accepted by Camelle Bitar, Festival Chairman; Christine Gavrelos, Publicity
Chairman and members of the Festival Committee
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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 4-9/Consent Agenda.
John Rose 4215 Walnut Hill Dallas TX
Spoke to Council in regards to Item #5 on the Agenda; requested that there be an
additional condition that an alternate easement be provided
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes -April 16, 2013
Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 13 - 088
Bill Little would be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The term would
commence April 30, 2013 and expire April 29, 2016. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Eddie Senigaur would be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The current
term would expire October 12, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Frank Messina, Jr. would be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
current term would expire April 11, 2016. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Jesus Abrego would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory
Committee. The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames)
A) Approve a resolution authorizing an agreement related to the filming of the Beaumont
Police Department for the television show COPS — Resolution 13 - 089
B) Approve a resolution authorizing the granting of a Utility Crossing Agreement to cross
city utility easements outside the corporate limits of Beaumont— Resolution 13 -090
C) Approve a resolution authorizing the granting of a Pipeline License Agreement —
Resolution 13 - 091
D) Approve a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and
sanitary sewer improvements in Briarbend Subdivision — Resolution 13 - 092
E) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to reenter into a
Children's Advocacy Interagency Agreement with Jefferson County and the Garth
House — Resolution 13 - 093
F) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a
promotional agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors — Resolution 13 - 094
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro
Tern Coleman seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL ARRIVED AT 2:18 P.M.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider an ordinance approving a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family
dwelling) District to RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and a specific
use permit to allow a washateria in an RCR District at 3505 Pine Street.
Sergio Sierra has applied for a zone change and specific use permit.
Sergio Sierra, the property owner, would like to convert the existing commercial building
on the property into a washateria.The property is occupied with the vacant commercial
building and his residence. Mr. Sierra states that the business will have 15 washing
machines and 12 dryers and operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. This
building was constructed a number of years ago for use as a washateria. However, due
to being vacant for several years, the building has lost its legal non-conforming status.
The building is sitting 8' into the City right-of-way along Martin Street. To correct such
an encroachment, either the building needs to be moved or a license to encroach
needs to be approved by the City Council.
At a Joint Public Hearing held April 15, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve the zone change at 3505 Pine Street from RS to RCR and approval of
the specific use permit to allow a washateria in a RCR District subject to the following
conditions:
1. The parking lot shall be redone to comply with City requirements. (Redesign
existing parking lot to meet City specifications and to prevent vehicles from
backing directly onto Pine Street or provide a parking lot at the rear of the
washateria with access onto Martin Street.)
2. Apply to City Council for a License to Encroach.
Approval of ordinance subject to the following conditions:
1. The parking lot shall be redone to comply with City requirements. (Redesign
existing parking lot to meet City specifications and to prevent vehicles from
backing directly onto Pine Street or provide a parking lot at the rear of the
washateria with access onto Martin Street.)
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2. Apply to City Council for a License to Encroach.
Councilmember Smith moved to ADOPTAN 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 OF PROPERTY
PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) TO RCR (RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION)DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3505 PINE STREET
WITH THE CONDITIONS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Pate
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 13 - 020
Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A WASHATERIA IN A RCR (RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT AT 3505 PINE STREET 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
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 13 — 021
2. Consider an ordinance approving a zone change from LI (Light Industrial) District to
GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 4380 Fannett
Road.
The American Postal Workers' Union, on behalf of Eugene Koch, Pastor of the
Christ Community Church has applied for a zone change.
The proposed zone change will allow for the property to be used as a church. It is in
keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
The north 228'± of the parcel is already zoned GC-MD, while the south 176'± of the
parcel is zoned LI. A church is a permitted as of right use in the GC-MD zoning district.
Parcels to the north, north east, and west are all in the zoned GC-MD district.
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At a Joint Public Hearing held April 15, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve the zone change from LI District to GC-MD District.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Wright 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 LI(LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL)TO GC-MD(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4380 FANNETT ROAD,PROVIDING FOR SEVERABLIITY; 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 13 — 022
3. Consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit to allow a general business
office and training space in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District at 7650 Park North Drive.
James Hazen, owner of HRT Contracting has applied for a specific use permit on
behalf of St. Giles Living Center, Inc.
The proposed office space will contain seven offices, a conference room, a small
training room (for about 12 people)and bathroom/break room facilities.The overall size
of the proposed building is 33' x 77 '/', or 2402 square feet of office space. This
specific use permit will be an expansion of a specific use permit granted to St. Giles in
2005.
The building will be located on a site with an existing building already owned and in use
by the company. The existing driveway will be relocated to accommodate more parking
and the new building. The proposed building will be located at the northern corner of
the parcel.
At a Joint Public Hearing held April 15, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve the specific use permit to allow a general business office and training
space in an RM-H District at 7650 Park North Drive subject to the following condition:
1. Typical parking spaces shall be 9' x 18' and the ADA parking space shall be
either 8' x 18' with an 8' access aisle or 11' x 18' with a 5' access aisle.
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Approval of ordinance subject to the following condition:
1. Typical parking spaces shall be 9' x 18' and the ADA parking space shall be
either 8' x 18' with an 8' access aisle or 11' x 18' with a 5' access aisle
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICE AND TRAINING SPACE IN A RM-H
(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMLIY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) AT 7650 PARK NORTH DRIVE
WITH THE CONDITIONS, 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 13 - 023
4. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of a 60' x 140' unimproved street
right-of-way on Estelle between 3505 Westmoreland and 3495 Westmoreland.
Melissa Jackson has applied for the abandonment of a portion of right-of-way.
The requested abandonment is for an unimproved portion of Estelle. The applicant
would like to incorporate all or part of it into her yard.
This item was sent to all interested parties. Water Utilities has a 10" sanitary sewer
main in the right-of-way.
At a Regular Meeting held April 15, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 7:0 of the abandonment subject to the following condition:
1. A utility easement will need to be retained. The easement must contain the
following information:
• No structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property.
• Water Utilities will not be responsible for any surface restoration when water
and/or sanitary sewer main repairs are needed
Approval of ordinance subject to the following condition:
1. A utility easement will need to be retained. The easement must contain the
following information:
• No structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property.
• Water Utilities will not be responsible for any surface restoration when water
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and/or sanitary sewer main repairs are needed
Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
VACATING AND ABANDONING A 60' x 140' UNIMPROVED STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ON
ESTELLE STREET BETWEEN 3505 WESTMORELAND STREET AND 3495 WESTMORELAND STREET
WITH THE CONDITIONS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 13 - 024
5. Consider an ordinance abandoning approximately 0.3611 acres of Stagg Drive
approximately 250' from 11th Street.
John Rose, Sr. Due Diligence Manager for HEB Grocery Company, LP, has applied for
the abandonment.
The subject portion of Stagg is east of 11th Street and west of that portion of Stagg that
was abandoned in June, 2012.
The abandonment is in conjunction with the development of the new HEB store on the
old Baptist Hospital site. Since the abandonment in 2012, Dr. Fracht at 3510 Stagg has
agreed to sell his property to HEB. All three existing property owners abutting the
subject right-of-way agree to the abandonment.
This item was sent all interested parties. Water Utilities has a 6"water main and a 12"
sanitary sewer main within Stagg. Time Warner has fiber and coax plant on power
poles in the right-of-way.
At a Regular Meeting held April 15, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 7:0 of the abandonment subject to the following conditions:
1. The 6"water main will need to be replaced with HDPE SDR-11 pipe, and the 12"
sanitary sewer line will need to be replaced to with HDPE SDR-17 pipe.
2. A utility easement will need to be retained or an acceptable alternate easement
provided. The easement must contain the following information:
• No structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property;
and
• Water Utilities will not be responsible for any surface restoration when water
and/or sanitary sewer main repairs are needed.
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3. HEB shall be responsible for the cost of relocating Time Warner Cable's fiber
and coax plant on power poles located in the right-of-way, if required.
Approval of ordinance subject to the following conditions:
1. The 6"water main will need to be replaced with HDPE SDR-11 pipe, and the 12"
sanitary sewer line will need to be replaced to with HDPE SDR-17 pipe.
2. A utility easement will need to be retained or an acceptable alternate
easement provided. The easement must contain the following information:
• No structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property;
and
• Water Utilities will not be responsible for any surface restoration when water
and/or sanitary sewer main repairs are needed.
3. HEB shall be responsible for the cost of relocating Time Warner Cable's fiber
and coax plant on power poles located in the right-of-way, if required.
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING APPROXIMATELY 0.3611 ACRES OF STAGG DRIVE
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 250' FROM 11TH STREET WITH THE CONDITIONS, 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 13 - 025
6. Consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12-065 by deleting the Precinct 90
reference number.
On September 4, 2012, the City Council adopted redistricting Draft Map C as the
modified boundary map in compliance with the apportioning of the population made
necessary by the 2010 census. The map attached to Ordinance 12-065 reflects a
Precinct 90 adjacent to Precinct 17. Precinct 90, as shown on the map, no longer exists
as such within the city limits of the City of Beaumont. The area of Precinct 90 within the
City of Beaumont is now included as part of Precinct 17. The Draft Map C that was sent
to the Department of Justice, and received pre-clearance, did not show a Precinct 90, it
only appears in the ordinance attachment.The purpose of this ordinance amendment is
to simply delete the number"90"from the attachment. The Department of Justice has
been contacted with regard to this proposed change.
Approval of Ordinance
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Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12-065 BY DELETING THE PRECINCT 90 REFERENCE NUMBER.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 13 - 026
7. Consider amending Section 2.03.075 of the Code of Ordinances to increase the number
of Grade III (Lieutenant) positions from 15 to 16 and reducing the number of Grade II
(Sergeant) positions from 43 to 42 in the Beaumont Police Department.
As part of Chief Singletary's restructuring of the Police Department, he would like to
increase the number of authorized Lieutenant positions by one and decrease the
number of Sergeant positions by one. Chief Singletary is developing leaders within the
higher ranks of the department and believes this change will further enhance the
management structure as well as accountability.
The additional cost is approximately $10,000 per year.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 2.03.075 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF
GRADE III LIEUTENANT POSTIONS IN THE BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM FIFTEEN(15)
TO SIXTEEN (16) AND DECREASING THE NUMBER OF GRADE II SERGEANT POSTIONS IN THE
BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM FORTY-THREE (43) TO FORTY-TWO(42); PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Pate seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 13 - 027
8. Consider a resolution approving a bid for the Seventh Street Pavement Widening
and Drainage Improvement Project.
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The first of five projects to be funded by the oil and gas revenues from the Beaumont
Municipal Airport property is the reconstruction of Seventh Street from Laurel to
Interstate 10. Included in the reconstruction of Seventh Street is widening the street to
create a center turn lane, replacing the water, sewer and storm water lines, installing
bike lanes and 5 ft. sidewalks on both sides of the street. Additionally, the drainage
improvements will more than double the existing capacity of the storm water discharge.
A total of 365 calendar days was allocated in the project design. Brystar plans to
subcontract 18% of the project to certified MBE/HUB companies.
Beaumont Municipal Airport Oil and Gas Revenues.
Approval of resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BRYSTAR CONTRACTING,INC.,OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF$6,075,569.65 FOR THE SEVENTH STREET PAVEMENT WIDENING AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 13 - 095
9. Consider a resolution approving an insurance policy for city-owned properties.
McGriff, Seibels and Williams is the City's broker of record for securing the City's property
insurance. The proposed premium is based on a total building value of $221,177,705.
The appraised values, reflecting current replacement costs, increased from 2012 values
due to the ongoing assessments of current city-owned property.
Additional endorsements provided in this year's policy renewal include$5M for Electronic
Data Processing equipment coverage, $10M for Flood, $5M for newly acquired locations,
$1 M for unscheduled locations, $1 M for extra expense coverage, and $250,000 for Traffic
Lights and Signals.
The cost of the policy for this year is $1,519,076.60, a 7.81% increase from last year's
premium of$1,409,518.91.
Companies providing insurance are layered with exposure limited to the amount of
damage. The primary coverage is Great American Insurance Company. Westchester,
Lexington, First Specialty, Landmark, Colony, Aspen, Alterra, Liberty, James River, and
Everest insurance carriers will provide catastrophic and Wind/Hail Coverage. A separate
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policy for Hotel Beaumont in the amount of$29,103 is included in the premium. This policy
may be canceled upon the sale of the building.
All insurance companies contained in the new policy are A.M. Best rated at A+13 or better.
The policy renewal will be in effect from May 1, 2013 to May 1, 2014.
General Fund.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE,EXTENDED COVERAGE,FLOOD
AND QUAKE PROPERTY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,519,076.60 THROUGH MCGRIFF,
SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF DALLAS, TEXAS, AS BROKER, FOR PRIMARY COVERAGE WITH GREAT
AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY AND CATASTROPHIC AND WIND/HAIL COVERAGE WITH
WESTCHESTER, LEXINGTON, FIRST SPECIALTY, LANDMARK,COLONY,ASPEN,ALTERRA, LIBERTY,
JAMES RIVER, AND EVEREST EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2013. Councilmember Smith seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL, SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 13 - 096
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - THANKED THE FEHL PRICE STUDENT COUNCIL FOR
ATTENDING THE COUNCIL MEETING ON TODAY, HOPED THEY
LEARNED A LITTLE BIT ABOUT STUDENT GOVERNMENT,ALSO
THANKED CHIEF SINGLETARY AND SHERRY ULMER FOR
HAVING A MEETING WITH HEB,THEY ARE HELPING TO IRON
THINGS FOR THE CITIZENS,THEY ARE REACHING OUT TO THE
COMMUNITY
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- COMMENDED COUNCILMEMBER SMITH AND LEGACY FOR
THE RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE WELLNESS CENTER THAT
OPENED THIS WEEK, THE RIBBON CUTTING WAS VERY WELL
ATTENDED
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - REMINDED EVERYONE THAT EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED,
ANNOUNCED THE DAY OF PRAYER THAT WILL TAKE PLACE
ON THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 AT NOON IN FRONT OF CITY
HALL, ANNOUNCED THAT THE BEAUMONT COMMUNITY
PLAYERS WILL HAVE A FUND RAISER TO HONOR PAULA
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BOTHE WITH A KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY, WISHED HIS
SISTER PAT,A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- ANOTHER GREAT DAY IN BEAUMONT
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- COMMENTED ON THE MEETING THAT WAS HELD FOR THE
DOWLEN/WEST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, THERE
WERE TWO HUNDRED PEOPLE THAT ATTENDED THE MEETING,
THANKED COUNCILMEMBER PATE WHO FILLED IN FOR HIM
WHILE HE WAS OUT OF TOWN, STATED THE ASSOCIATION
WILL MEET ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT
ROGERS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, ALSO ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO GET TICKETS TO THE SENIORS NUTRITION
LUNCHEON ON THURSDAY
MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN - ANNOUNCED SEVERAL FUNCTIONS,THURSDAY THE SENIORS
NUTRITION LUNCHEON,THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AT
NOON IN FRONT OF CITY HALL, FRIDAY THE TWILIGHT FUN
RUN,THE FUND RAISER RELAY FOR LIFE,SATURDAY THE 5K
FUN RUN
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - NONE
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Joseph Smith 2010 Leiper St. Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding his mother-in-laws home at 2010 Leiper St., recently the family asked for
an extension in regards to the house, the family entered into a work program, they have
since decided that they would make the repairs to the home themselves, when they went
to apply for a work permit they were told by the City they could not make the repairs to the
house that they would need to hire a contractor to do the work, a contractor was then hired,
after the contractor was hired and they tried once again to apply for a permit they were
then told that the work program time had ended, would like to have someone from the City
resolve this issue for them, all they want to do is make the repairs necessary so that his
mother-in-law can return to her home
Denora Taylor 5095 Pine Burr Blvd Beaumont TX
Spoke on behalf of the Thibodeaux family who lost their son, 17 year old Joseph
De'Aundre Thibodeaux, there was a petition that was read with signatures from citizens of
their neighborhood, the family is requesting that everyone get involved and is asking for
help in regards to the violence against their youth
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Henry Garrett 3705 E. Lucas #219 Beaumont TX
Spoke on behalf of the Thibodeaux family, asked them for forgiveness because he as a
citizen hasn't done his job as a citizen of the community by lending a helping hand to be a
watch for those that need him to be
Joyce Jackson 3215 Renaud St. Beaumont TX
Spoke in regards to the death of her grandson, stated they need and want answers as to
his autopsy and closure as to what happen to her grandson, seems they are not getting
answers from the Police Department and they are need of help for their neighborhood and
for their youth that live in their area
Open session of meeting recessed at 2:45 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
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
A io av ilable u on request in the City Clerk's Office.
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Tina Broussard, City Clerk
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