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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN SEP 24 2013 M... I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate, Jr., At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Wright, Mayor Pro Tern Dr.Alan B. Coleman,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz,Ward 11 Audwin Samuel, Ward III September 24, 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 September 24, 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 8-10/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Howard Cameron, Beaumont Area Pastor Council gave the invocation. Pastor "Big" Jim Selles led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Wright, Councilmembers Coleman, Getz, Pate and Samuel. Absent: Councilmember Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Councilmember Smith was absent due to work. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "Pray Beaumont Day" - September 29, 2013 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Samuel; accepted by Pastor Howard Cameron and other Beaumont area Pastors "Rotary Club of Beaumont Centennial Playground Dedication"—September 24, 2013- Proclamation ready by Councilmember Pate; accepted by Becky Mason with the Rotary Club of Beaumont and other Rotary Club members "Carolyn C. Chaney Day" — September 24, 2013 - Proclamation ready by Mayor Ames; accepted by Carolyn C. Chaney, Washington Lobbyist Recognition — Employee Years of Service Awards — Presented by Lillie Babino, Human Resource Director Robert Ener 25 years Daniel Palmer 25 Years Frank Jackson 25 years Kun-Woo Choi 30 Years Joseph Condina 11 25 years Debbie Perkins 35 Years Minutes—September 24,2013 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 8-10/Consent Agenda. Lynn P. Castile 500 Main St. Beaumont TX Thanked Council for their continued support for the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Item A on the Agenda Ryan Simien 600 Main St. Beaumont TX Thanked Council for their continued support of the Texas Energy Museum, Item B on the Consent Agenda Carolyn Howard 700 Main St. Beaumont TX Thanked Council for their continued support for Beaumont Main Street, Item C on the Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - September 17, 2013 Confirmation of committee appointments — None A) Approve a resolution authorizing a one year contract with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas for FY 2014 — Resolution 13 - 198 B) Approve a resolution authorizing a one year contract with the Texas Energy Museum for FY 2014 — Resolution 13 - 199 C) Approve a resolution authorizing a one year contract with BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street for FY 2014 — Resolution 13 - 200 D) Approve a resolution authorizing a one year contract with the Southeast Texas Arts Council for FY 2014 — Resolution 13 - 201 E) Approve a resolution authorizing a one year contract with the Beaumont Heritage Society/John Jay French Museum for FY 2014 — Resolution 13 - 202 F) Approve a resolution approving the write-off of uncollectible delinquent accounts — Resolution 13 - 203 G) Approve a resolution authorizing the sale of a partial interest in City-owned property known as the Gilbert Building located at 328 Bowie Street — Resolution 13 — 204 Minutes—September 24,2013 H) Approve a resolution accepting the newly constructed Rotary Centennial Playground located at 600 Crockett St. and authorizing the City Manager to execute a transfer agreement with the Rotary Club of Beaumont conveying ownership of the playground improvements to the City — Resolution 13 - 205 1) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a ten foot wide Exclusive Water Line Easement located at 2750 South 8t" Street — Resolution 13 - 206 J) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a five foot wide Exclusive Sanitary Sewer Easement located at 2750 South 8t" Street — Resolution 13 - 207 K) Approve a resolution authorizing the granting of four Pipeline License Agreements — Resolution 13 - 208 L) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Improvement Agreement between Union Pacific Railroad Company and City of Beaumont for the Washington Blvd. Project (Amarillo Street to M L King Parkway) — Resolution 13 - 209 M) Approve a resolution concerning the funding established by the RESTORE Act — Resolution 13 - 210 Councilmember Pate made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1 . Consider an ordinance approving a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 7255 Highway 105. James Amy has applied for a zone change. He is asking for this change due to some interest in his property for commercial uses, which are not allowed based on current zoning. Highway 105 is a major thoroughfare in northern Beaumont, and the area surrounding the intersection of Major Drive and Highway 105 has experienced significant commercial development in the recent past. The properties to the north and west have already transitioned into commercial uses and are zoned GC-MD, while the properties to the east and south are residential. Minutes—September 24,2013 At a Joint Public Hearing held September 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 7255 Highway 105. Approval of ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Wright moved 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 RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7255 HIGHWAY 105, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 13 - 057 2. Consider an ordinance approving a zone change from GC-MD (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling) District to LI (Light Industrial) District Located at 980 N. Martin Luther King Parkway. Tommy Nguyen, on behalf of Mahmood Kothawala of M and B Investments, is requesting a zone change. Mr. Nguyen would like to open a facility for cutting metal into parts. All scrap and dust particles will be collected and recycled. Staff has determined that the proposed zone change is inappropriate for two reasons. First, the character of the neighborhood remains residential. There are single family residences adjacent to the proposed parcel. GC-MD is designed to be a transitional or buffer zoning between residential areas and more heavily commercial or industrial areas, so the existing zoning is appropriate. Second, there is no immediately adjacent LI zoned property. The closest LI zoned property is on the opposite corner of the intersection of Long Avenue and Martin Luther King Parkway. This zoning is acting appropriately as a buffer between that zoning district and the residential areas. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to deny a zone change from GC-MD (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling) District to LI (Light Industrial) District located at 980 N. Martin Luther King Parkway. Minutes—September 24,2013 Denial of ordinance. Councilmember Samuel moved to DENY 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 GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 980 N. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARKWAY, 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 WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION DENIED 3. Consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit to allow a pregnancy resource clinic in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District located at 3740 Laurel Street. Mary Milligan, on behalf of Hope Women's Resource Clinic, is requesting a specific use permit. The existing building has been used as a medical type clinic for many years. The proposed use would be comparable to that use. The clinic would offer pregnancy support services, as well as classes, counseling, support groups, and a small boutique. Parking and utilities exist on the site to handle expected demand and has met the requirements of the City. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve a specific use permit to allow a pregnancy resource clinic in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District located at 3740 Laurel Street. Approval of ordinance. Councilmember Coleman moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CLINIC IN AN RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING- HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT AT 3740 LAUREL STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes—September 24,2013 Ordinance 13 - 058 4. Consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit for a computer service business in an RCR-H (Residential Conservation and Revitalization-H) District located at 575 N. 7th Street. Kevin Grinnell, owner of Grinnell Computers, has applied for a specific use permit. The business has been located at the site for several years; the proposed specific use permit is for an expansion of the business. The expanded business will employ nine repair technicians, programmers, and web designers. Little additional traffic will be generated by the proposed expansion. Parking and utilities exist on the site to handle expected demand and has met the requirements of the City. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to approve a specific use permit for a computer service business in an RCR-H (Residential Conservation and Revitalization-H) District located at 575 N. 7th Street. Approval of ordinance. Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COMPUTER SERVICE BUSINESS IN AN RCR-H (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION-H) DISTRICT AT 575 N. 7T" STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 13 - 059 5. Consider an ordinance abandoning a section of right-of-way (House Road) extending off Lawrence Street. The City of Beaumont is requesting abandonment of a right-of-way. This right-of-way is an extension of House Road off Lawrence. It is 80' wide by 165' deep, and is located in a generally residential area. This item was sent to all interested parties. There is a power line in the rear of the parcel, so an easement should be designated for the utilities located there. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended approval 7:0 of the abandonment with the condition that an easement be retained for the utilities located in the rear of the parcel. Minutes—Septembe-24,2013 Approval of ordinance with the following condition: 1. That an easement be retained for the utilities located in the rear of the parcel. Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING AN 80'x165' SECTION OF RIGHT OF WAY, AN EXTENSION OF HOUSE ROAD LOCATED AT LAWRENCE DRIVE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 13 — 060 6. Consider an ordinance abandoning a section of right-of-way— a 20' wide alley extending between Oakland Street on the west and Ewing Street on the east. Access Surveyors, on behalf of Douglas Memorial Church is requesting abandonment of a right-of-way. This right-of-way is a 20' wide alley that extends between Oakland Street on the west and Ewing Street on the east and is approximately 300' long. Property owners in the area have signed an application indicating their approval and interest in the abandonment. The abandoned right-of-way will be used, in part, to accommodate a new parking area for the Douglas Memorial Church. This item was sent to all interested parties. There is a sanitary sewer line in the right-of- way, so an easement should be designated for the utilities located there. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended approval 7:0 of the abandonment with the condition that an easement be retained for the utilities located in the right-of-way. Approval of ordinance with the following condition: 2. That an easement be retained for the utilities located in right-of-way. Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A 20'x 300' ALLEY EXTENDING BETWEEN OAKLAND STREET ON THE WEST AND EWING STREET ON THE EAST, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE Minutes—September 24,2013 MOTION PASSED Ordinance 13 - 061 7. Consider an ordinance approving a request for an HC-L (Historic Cultural- Landmark Preservation) Designation for the house at 195 N. 7t" Street. Revon and Marty Craig have applied for an HC-L (Historic-Cultural Landmark Preservation) Designation for their home at 195 N. 7th Street. W. D. Orgain was the original owner of the home. His father, Will E. Orgain, opened a Beaumont law office in 1907 to handle litigation arising from the Spindletop oil boom. Major T. Bell joined the firm in 1933 and the firm has carried their names since 1945. Orgain, Bell & Tucker celebrated its 100th year in 2007 and remains one of the most respected firms in the nation. W. D. Orgain was a lawyer representing the Yount-Lee Company during the Spindletop years, winning every case against the Federal Crude Oil Company. As attorney of record for Gulf Oil, he served brilliantly in cases with Rio Bravo, setting precedent and establishing right-of-way laws that still stand today. Mr. Orgain held many highly regarded positions during his life, including but not limited to chairman of the Board of Trustees of Southwestern University, State Democratic Committeeman from District 4, member of the Judicial Council of Texas, President of the Jefferson County Bar Associates & appointed to the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on rules of Civil Procedure. The home was designed by Augustin Babin and partner S. T. Beck of Babin & Beck Architects. Mr. Babin anong with colleague Fred Stone would later design the Art-Deco Jefferson County Courthouse, a recorded Texas Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1933 Babin and colleague Neff were the architects for the Kyle Block, also listed on the national Register of Historic Places and recently restored. The Orgain's home at 195 N. 7th Street was completed in 1913 and considered unusual at a time when Victorian style homes were most popular. The large Craftsman was considered quite "avant-garde" and the talk of Beaumont when constructed. In 1926 the screened porch was enclosed and was used as a breakfast room. With a colorful tile floor and numerous windows it would bring to mind a solarium, a coveted feature at that time. Other alterations include removing the south facing, dining room, bay window to add a large sun porch, a marble fireplace mantle/surround designed by Architect Douglas E. Steinman, heating and air conditioning installed by the United Gas Corporation in 1950 and an elevator for access to the second floor. The Craig's home is listed in the 1990 SPARE Beaumont Survey and is a contributing structure to the Oaks Historic District. At a Historic Landmark Commission Meeting held September 9, 2013, the Historic Landmark Commission voted 10:0 to recommend approval of the request.At a Joint Public Hearing held September 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7:0. Approval of ordinance. Minutes—September 24.2013 Councilmember Coleman moved 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 ESTABLISHING AN HC-L (HISTORICAL — CULTURAL LANDMARK PRESERVATION) DESIGNATION FOR THE HOUSE LOCATED AT 195 N.7T"STREET, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tern Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 13 — 062 8. Consider an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget related to establishing a Street Improvements Fund from Airport Royalties. On August 6, 2013, Council approved a budget amendment in the amount of$54,142,100 which represented a transfer of oil and gas royalties and interest derived from the airport property from the General Improvements Fund to the Municipal Airport Fund. The transfer was made at the requirement of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) so that all oil and gas royalties were accounted for within the Municipal Airport Fund rather than the General Improvement Fund. Upon review by the City's Independent Auditor, it was determined that the transfer would classify the Municipal Airport Fund as a major fund for external reporting purposes in the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Examples of funds that are classified as major fund would include the General Fund, Water Utilities Fund and Solid Waste Fund. Presenting the Municipal Airport in this manner could exaggerate the size of the City's airport operations and mislead users of the CAFR. In addition, it is confusing to readers of the CAFR to see a significant amount restricted in the airport fund for street improvements within the city. It is the recommendation of the independent auditor that a capital projects fund be established entitled Street Improvements from Airport Royalties. The new fund would account for the oil and gas royalties in the amount of$47.8 Million. The FAA has approved the creation of this new fund and the transfer of the royalties. Approval of Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Wright moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,2012 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 BY APPROPRIATING $47,800,000 FROM THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUND TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE AIRPORT ROYALTIES ACCOUNT FOR OIL AND GAS ROYALTIES. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. Minutes—September 24,2013 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 13 — 063 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement to update the Beaumont Municipal Airport Development Plan. In 2005, the City in conjunction with TxDOT oversight and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant, contracted with BWR Engineering to prepare an Airport Development Plan. An Airport Development Plan is a 20 year master and capital improvement plan. Included in the Airport Development Plan is the Airport Layout Plan (ALP). The ALP defines all runways, taxiways, obstructions, and boundaries of the airport. Since the 2005Airport Development Plan, the City has redefined the airport property and completed many of the projects identified in the 20 year capital improvement plan. As part of the application approval process for the release of oil and gas revenues, the City agreed to update the Airport Development Plan and ALP. A proposal for the update was requested from Lochner, formerly BWR. Lochner will develop a plan that includes current operational activity, facility needs and the future operational demands of the airport. They will also update the ALP using the latest technology in mapping imagery. This project will be completed in approximately 270 days. Airport Fund. Approval of Resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Wright moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUHTORIZED TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH H.W.LOCHNER, INC., OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,600 TO UPDATE THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 13 - 211 10. Consider a resolution approving the award of an annual contract to Tyler Uniform, Inc. for the purchase of work uniforms used in various City departments. Minutes—September 24.2013 City employee work uniforms include men's and women's pants and shirts, as well as other items such as jackets, coveralls, and caps when appropriate. Currently, approximately 400- 500 civilian employees are issued three (3) to five (5) sets of uniforms each year. Individual City departments determine the number of uniforms issued to each employee. Bids were solicited from seven (7) vendors. Responses were received from three (3) vendors. Administration recommends an annual contract for the purchase of civilian employee work uniforms from Tyler Uniform, Inc., of Tyler, Texas, at the unit prices listed on the attached Bid Tabulation in an estimated annual amount of$72,534.50. Tyler Uniform, Inc., is holder of both past and current contracts for Fire Department uniforms, and has satisfactorily serviced those contracts. A local vendor preference application was included in the bid package by mistake. State law does not allow for a preference to be given for this type of purchase. The overall bid from Tyler Uniform, Inc., provides the best value to the City. User departments' operating budgets. Approval of resolution. COuncilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY TYLER UNIFORM, INC., OF TYLER, TEXAS, FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $72,534.50 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WORK UNIFORMS BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 13 - 212 WORK SESSION - Tabled * Tour Tyrrell Park and Cattail Marsh COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- CONGRATULATED CAROLYN CHANEY ON THE WORK THAT SHE HAS DONE FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME RELATIONSHIP WITH HER BEING THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR OUR CITY,LOOKING FORWARD TO THE Minutes—September 24,2013 ONGOING RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIS, IT'S ANOTHER GREAT DAY IN BEAUMONT COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMPLIMENTED CAROLYN CHANEY AND THE WORK THAT SHE HAS DONE FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT IN THE LAST 33 YEARS, CONGRATULATED THOSE EMPLOYEES THAT RECEIVED YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS, THANKED THE BEAUMONT ROTARY FOR THE NEW PARK,ALSO COMMENTED ON LAMAR UNIVERSITY, STATED THAT THEY WILL BE PLAYING GRAMBLING UNIVERSITY AT THEIR STADIUM ON FRIDAY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT - ASKED THAT EVERYONE TRY AND MAKE IT OUT TO PRAY BEAUMONT DAY ON SUNDAY, STATED THAT IF CITIZENS COULD NOT MAKE IT OUT TO PRAY BEAUMONT DAY THEY WERE MORE THAN WELCOME TO COME TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY AT MCCABE ROBERTS AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1205 ROBERTS AVE.AT 10:45 A.M., THANKED CAROLYN CHANEY FOR ALL THAT SHE HAS DONE, ALSO MENTIONED THE RIBBON CUTTING BY THE ROTARY FOR THE NEW PARK COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- THANKED CAROLYN CHANEY AND THE WORK THAT SHE HAS DONE, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DEDICATION OF THE PARK ON THIS AFTERNOON, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO COME OUT AND ATTEND COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONORED EMPLOYEES ON THEIR SERVICE AWARDS,CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ROTARY ON THE PARK THEY BUILT, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND THE GIFT OF LIFE 5K RUN ON OCTOBER 5, 2013,THANKED CAROLYN CHANEY FOR ALL OF THE WORK THAT SHE HAS DONE FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT CITY MANAGER HAYES - THANKED CAROLYN CHANEY, STATED THAT SHE HAS BEEN AN INSTRUMENTAL PART OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT'S SUCCESS, IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE TO KNOW HER AND WORK WITH HER CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - WISHED CAROLYN CHANEY WELL, THANKED HER FOR ALL THAT SHE HAS DONE FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT MAYOR AMES - MENTIONED THE CASA 5K RUN ON THIS WEEKEND, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO VISIT EDISON PLAZA TO SEE THE DOG TAG EXHIBIT FOR OUR FALLEN HEROES, WISHED CAROLYN CHANEY FUTURE SUCCESS AND THANKED HER FOR ALL THAT SHE HAS DONE FOR THE CITY Minutes—September 24,2013 Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Lafayette Spivey 6010 Chandler Dr. Beaumont TX Stated that for two years he has asked that the street at 6010 Chandler Dr. be fixed along with other streets which is in the Tyrrell Park area, nothing has been done since that time, asked that the City please help, the holes have become larger Open session of meeting recessed at 2:37 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION • Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Home Rule Municipality of the State of Texas, City of Beaumont vs. Max Specialty Insurance Company, Now Known As Alterra Excess & Surplus Insurance Company; Cause No. E-190,879 The City of Beaumont vs. Linmarie Garsee, Individually, and Linmarie Garsee d/b/a L.G. Properties, Inc.; Cause No. 90304 United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Division; In Re: LinMarie Garsee; Case No. 13-10479 There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. dio available upon est in the City Clerk's Office. Bec s, ayor V rS ` ` Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes—September 24.2013