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Home My WebLink AboutMIN FEB 04 2014M 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 II Audwin Samuel, Ward III February 4, 2014 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 February 4, 2014, 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 on the Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor "Big" Jim Selles of West End 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 Wright, Councilmembers Coleman, Getz, Pate and Samuel. (arrived at 1:46 p.m.) Absent: Councilmember Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "Kell! Michelle Phillips Day" - February 4, 2014 - Proclamation read by Mayor Ames; accepted by Kelli Phillips and representatives of Quota International Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items on the Consent Agenda. Iki = Councilmember Samuel arrived at 1:46 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of rninutes - January 21, 2014 Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 14 — 019 Minutes — February 4, 2014 Belinda Taylor would be appointed to the Library Commission. The term would commence February 4, 2014 and expire February 3, 2016. (Councilmember Audwin M. Samuel) Vertress C. Slack would be appointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The term would commence February 4, 2014 and expire February 3, 2016. (Councilmember Gethrel Williams - Wright) Kevin Roy would be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The current term would expire February 1, 2016. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman) A) Approve a resolution approving the purchase of liquid chlorine from DXI Industries, Inc., of Houston for use by the Water Utilities Department - Resolution 14 - 020 B) Approve a resolution approving the purchase of two air compressors from Volvo Construction Equipment & Services of Houston for use by the Water Utilities Department — Resolution 14 - 021 C) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Legacy Community Development Corporation for the acquisition of a home for sale or lease - purchase and a contract for operating expenses utilizing HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Resolution 14 - 022 D) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the amendment of the Tuberculosis Prevention Control /Federal Grant to the Beaumont Public Health Department — Resolution 14 - 023 E) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Sabine Oaks Home Resolution 14 - 024 F) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Independent School District — Resolution 14 - 025 G) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and College Street Health Care — Resolution 14 - 026 H) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab — Resolution 14 — 027 1) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Oaks of Beaumont - Resolution 14 — 028 Minutes — February 4, 2014 J) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Raintree Tower — Resolution 14 - 029 K) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Altus Hospice — Resolution 14 - 030 L) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to a Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Clairmont Beaumont, LLC — Resolution 14 - 031 M) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas A &M Forest Service — Resolution 14 - 032 Councilmember Getz moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, GETZ, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS None Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. Councilmember Getz left the meeting at 1:51 p.m. WORK SESSION Review and discuss senior citizen rates at the Henry Homberg Golf Course Kyle Hayes, City Manager, discussed the senior citizen rates at the Henry Homberg Golf Course. The past and current fee structures, as well as an overview of approved increases were among the topics discussed in regards to the Henry Homberg Golf Course senior rates. Presently, senior citizens who have yearly memberships pay $7.00 to rent a cart for 9 holes of play and $14.00 for 18 holes of play. It has been recommended by a citizen that seniors who purchase yearly memberships and who are residents of Beaumont; would be allowed to pay $5.00 for cart rentals for 9 to18 holes of play. Minutes — February 4, 2014 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - THANKED THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE GREAT JOB THEY DID DURING THE ICE FREEZE, ALSO THANKED THE MAYOR FOR THE ARTICLE IN THE BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE THAT EXPLAINED TO THE CITIZENS WHY CERTAIN ACTIONS WERE TAKEN COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - ABSENT MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT - THANKED ALL DEPARTMENTS THAT PLAYED A PART IN THE WORK THAT WAS DONE FOR THE CITY AND CITIZENS DURING THE FREEZE, ALSO THANKED THE MAYOR FOR HER ARTICLE IN THE BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE REGARDING THE FREEZE AND THE DECISIONS THAT WERE MADE BY THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER PATE - SALUTED STAFF FOR THE GREAT JOB THEY DID ON FRIDAY AND TUESDAY IN REGARDS TO THE FREEZE, CONGRATULATED KELLI PHILLIPS FOR BEING RECOGNIZED BY QUOTA INTERNATIONAL AS WELL AS ALL THAT SHE DOES IN THE COMMUNITY, ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WILL BE A HALL OF FAME RECEPTION AT THE ELEGANTE' HOTEL HOSTED BY THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - THANKED THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STAFF FOR ALL THAT THEY HAVE DONE, THEY CONTINUE TO SHOW THE CITIZENS HOW WELL THEY MANAGE NATURAL DISASTERS AND CONTINUE TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE PREPARED TO HANDLE ANY SITUATION WHETHER IT'S HURRICANES OR INCLEMENT WEATHER COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - ABSENT CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR AMES -- NONE Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Minutes — February 4, 2014 William Johnson 1045 Madison St. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council in regards to a wreck that he was involved in with a citizen, having a problem with getting his vehicle repaired due to the way the police report was written by the Beaumont Police Department, asked Council for help, not sure what he needs to do at this point Open session of meeting recessed at 2:13 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION �= Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Robert Louis Patillo vs. The City of Beaumont; Case No. A- 194,989 City of Beaumont v. Quintin J. Grogan As authorized by Section 551.087 of the Government Code, to discuss and deliberate economic development negotiations regarding a business entity proposing a Ford Park Convention Hotel and Water Park fi As authorized by Section 551.087 of the Government Code, to discuss and deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect, specifically: OCI Beaumont LLC Natgasoline LLC There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. B2 A e , M or D 1A +� ataaxa5 � 3 r. Tina Broussard, City Clerk �� 3..' Minutes — February 4, 2014