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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN DEC 18 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 1-4/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Big Jim Selles Pastor of South Park Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Ames 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 None Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-4/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - December 11, 2012 Confirmation of committee appointments - None A) Approve a resolution approving an annual contract for towing services — Resolution 12 - 292 B) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically including a contract, in order to accept grant funding from the National Highway Safety Administration provided through the Texas Department of Transportation for impaired driving enforcement and education — Resolution 12 - 293 Minutes—December 18.2012 C) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed conveying unimproved House Road right-of-way property to Legacy Community Development Corporation for the construction of one affordable home — Resolution 12 - 294 Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 1. Consider a resolution approving the purchase of 20 patrol vehicles for use in the Police Department. The new vehicles are 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe's with the police package. Chevrolet Tahoe's were chosen due to Ford stopping production of the Crown Victoria. Since the current radios and computer equipment accessories will transfer to the Tahoe with minor equipment modifications, the Chevrolet Tahoe is the most cost efficient choice to replace the Crown Victoria. Nineteen (19) of the twenty(20) 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 remaining vehicle will be utilized by Crime Scene Investigation Technicians and will replace a unit which is no longer fit for service due to age and mileage. The replaced vehicles may be disposed of according to the City's surplus property disposal policies or relocated to other divisions. Pricing for the vehicles was obtained through BuyBoard, a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. BuyBoard complies with State of Texas procurement statutes. Standard warranties of five (5) years or 100,000 miles are provided for each vehicle. Warranty service is available from the local authorized dealer. Delivery is expected within sixty (60) to ninety (90) days. Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY (20) CHEVROLET TAHOES FOR USE BY THE BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET, OF CALDWELL, TEXAS, IN THE Minutes—December 18,2012 AMOUNT OF $525,960 THROUGH THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. 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 - 295 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a 20 year agreement with Fair Energy Operations-Beaumont, LLC to purchase municipal solid waste from the City of Beaumont. The proposed agreement is with Fair Energy Operations- Beaumont, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, formerly known as GGI, LLC. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the city will supply on average 1,400 tons per week of municipal solid waste to the company. This waste is currently disposed of at the City's landfill located on Laffin Road. Fair Energy Operations- Beaumont, LLC will purchase property next to the landfill and construct facilities to sort and process any recyclable materials and use patented technologies to convert the remaining solid waste to commercial grade liquid diesel. The company estimates it will create 50 jobs. For compensation, the City of Beaumont will receive a biannual payment of$200,000.00 which will increase by three (3) percent yearly starting on the fourth anniversary of the first payment and continuing throughout the life of the agreement. In addition to the financial benefits, this agreementwill extend the life of the landfill by approximately five years. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE, AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A TWENTY(20)YEAR AGREEMENT WITH FAIR ENERGY OPERATIONS-BEAUMONT, LLC, TO PURCHASE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FROM THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 12 - 296 3. Consider an amendment to Chapter 8, Section 8.02.002 of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new subsection 3404.2.11.3.1 related to the use and installation of underground storage tanks. Minutes—December 18,2012 The City regulates the manner of installation of large underground storage tanks to ensure that the tanks do not float out of the ground during floods or other times when the underground water table rises. The City's current regulation requires that a 12" concrete pad be poured in the hole and the storage tanks be secured to the pad. Modern techniques allow for the anchoring of the tank without the pouring of the concrete slab. The manufacturers of the storage tanks and professional engineers have perfected such designs. At the request of local businesses, the proposed amended Ordinance would allow for the installation of the storage tanks as specified by the manufacturers, plans approved by professional engineers or the current method described above. The storage tanks in question are most commonly found at the corner gas station, but have other applications as well. Approval of ordinance. Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8.02.002 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT BY ADDING NEW SECTION 3404.2.11.3.1 OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABLITY; 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 - 098 4. Consider a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire property at 2935 Washington Boulevard for the Washington Boulevard Road Improvement Project. As part of the Washington Boulevard Road Improvement Project, a portion of two (2) parcels of land from Interstate 10 to ML King Parkway need to be acquired. Several contacts have been made to the owner of the property listed below; however administration has been unsuccessful in communicating with the land owner. The property was appraised by Bishop Real Estate Appraisers: 0.0036 acre out of Lot 1, Block 1, Dixie Terrace Addition (2935 Washington Blvd) Value: $750.00 Owner: Ora Mae Guidry Estate Capital Program. Approval of resolution. Minutes—December 18,2012 Councilmember Wright made a motion that the City of Beaumont authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple title interest in 0.0036 acres out of Lot 1 Dixie Terrace Addition, 2935 Washington Boulevard for the purpose of the Washington Boulevard Road Improvement Projects. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. The Mayor asked for a roll call vote. A roll call vote was taken. Mayor Ames: Yes Mayor Pro Tern Coleman: Yes Councilmember Getz: Yes Councilmember Wright: Yes Councilmember Pate: Yes Councilmember Samuel: Yes Councilmember Smith: Yes NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 12 — 297 Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. COLINCILMEMBER COMMENTS MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN - EXPRESSED CONCERNS AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILIES OF NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, WISHED EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - COMMENTED ON AN OPPORTUNITY HE HAD TO ATTEND AN EVENT AT HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY, IT'S A SCHOOL IN THE WEST END OF BEAUMONT, THE REASON FOR HIS ATTENDANCE WAS THAT THE STUDENTS SOLD CANDY BARS TO RAISE MONEY, THEY RAISED $1500.00, THIS FUND RAISER WAS TO TEACH THE STUDENTS ABOUT CIVIC INVOLVEMENT, THERE WAS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SALVATION ARMY THERE TO RECEIVE THE DONATED FUNDS, THE MONEY WAS GIVEN IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- WISHED EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR, BE SAFE, LOVE YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP THE FAMILIES IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT LIFTED IN SPIRIT COUNCILMEMBER PATE - STATED THAT OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILIES IN NEWTOWN, PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE PEOPLE THAT ARE SUFFERING FROM MENTAL DISORDER, THERE SHOULD BE A Minutes—December 18,2012 PROGRAM TO GET THEM OFF THE STREETS, IF THEY ARE NOT WALKING THE STREETS THEY CAN'T DO HARM, HOPES THAT OUR GOVERNMENT IN WASHINGTON AND IN AUSTIN WILL DO WHAT THEY CAN TO START A PROGRAM OF THIS SORT, WISHED EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - EXTENDED HIS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES IN NEWTOWN,ALSO AGREED WITH COUNCILMEMBER PATE ON THE ISSUES THAT WE ARE HAVING WITH CITIZENS THAT SUFFER FROM MENTAL DISORDERS AND NOT HAVING THE ADEQUATE CARE AND PROGRAMS FOR THEM, IT IS HIS HOPE THAT WE As AMERICANS THINK ABOUT HOW WE WILL ADDRESS THIS SITUATION, DOESN'T THINK THAT IT'S THROUGH GUN CONTROL THAT THIS ISSUE WILL GET SOLVED BUT BY GIVING ASSISTANCE WITH DEALING WITH THE MENTAL ILLNESS, WISHED EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - PRAYERS GO OUT TO THOSE THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THE NEWTOWN TRAGEDY, WISHED EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR AMES - ASKED THAT EVERYONE JOIN HER IN A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THOSE FAMILIES IN NEWTOWN, WISHED EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Charles Paul 5615 Phelps Rd. Beaumont TX Spoke in regards to two things, first the meetings that are held for City Council would like to see the time changed from 1:30p.m. to 7:00 p.m., this would give citizens a chance to attend, second would like to see the speed limit changed on 1 -10 from the current 75 mph, when he gets on the freeway every day from Waldon Rd. it's very difficult to get on with the speed limit where it is now Mark Cassidy 1475 IH 10 Beaumont TX Thankful for the cooperation that he has received from some of the employees in Code Enforcement, commented that he is still having a problem with Danny Daniels that put a stop work on his prior job, which was in error, Mr. Daniels used the City's resources to try and prosecute him as best he could knowing that his complaint was false, he was fined $2,000.00 Open session of meeting recessed at 2:01 p.m. Minutes—December 18,2012 EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Claim of Debhra Reeves Claim of Chantesha Bruno There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. A io available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. cky e , Mayor v�r� Tina Broussard, City Clerk A;° Minutes—December 18, 2012