HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN FEB 03 2015M 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 February 3, 2015 William R. Sam, Sr. 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 3, 2015, 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 2-6/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Tim Roosevelt of the Calvary of Beaumont Church gave the invocation. Councilmember
xxxxxxx led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tem Coleman, Councilmembers Getz, Pate,
Samuel and Sam. Absent: Councilmember Wright. 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 2-6/Consent Agenda.
Chris Akbari
3735 Honeywood Ct.
Port Arthur, TX
Spoke regarding item #5 on the Agenda, stated that he would hope that Council would
support the Beaumont Place, LP for the proposed Beaumont Place of Grace, Low Income
Housing Tax Credit project
Howard Mills 4165 Simpson
Beaumont, TX
Spoke regarding item #5 on the Agenda, stated that he would like the support from Council
in regards to the Beaumont Place of Grace, Low Income Housing Tax Credit
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - January 27, 2015
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
Minutes — February 3, 2015
Travis Hefley would be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The term
would commence February 3, 2015 and expire February 2, 2017. (Mayor Pro Tem Alan B.
Coleman) — Resolution 15 — 017
A) Approve the award of a contract to Reeder Distributors, Inc. of Fort Worth for purchase
and installation of one heavy duty hydraulic lift set and accessories for use by the Fleet
Fire Shop — Resolution 15 — 018
B) Authorize the City Manager to renew the loan agreement with the National Museum of
the United States Air Force — Resolution 15 - 019
C) Authorize the settlement of the property claim of Dr. Arnold Manske — Resolution 15 -
020
D) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Spindletop Center — Resolution
15-021
Councilmember Samuel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Pate
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SAM
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a professional office park on property
zoned GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling -2) on the South side of
Folsom Drive at Major Drive.
Rick Clark would like to develop the property in question as a professional office park. In
January of 2005, the property was rezoned to GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple
Family Dwelling) with a 100 ft. protective buffer of GC -MD -2 adjacent to the residential
subdivision to the south. In order to develop this 100 ft. protective buffer, a specific use
permit must be granted.
The development would consist of five one-story buildings intended for medical offices,
CPAs, attorneys and other such professionals.
At a Joint Public Hearing held January 26, 2015, the Planning Commission recommended
5:0 to approve a specific use permit to allow a professional office park on property zoned
GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling -2) District on the south side of
Folsom Drive, approximately 500 feet from Major Drive, subject to the following condition:
1. The dumpster must be moved and comply with setback and screening requirements.
Minutes — February 3, 2015
Approval of ordinance, subject to the stated condition.
COuncilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PARK ON PROPERTY ZONED MC -MD -2
(GENERAL COMM ERCIAL-MUTLIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -2) DISTRICT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FOLSOM
DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET FROM MAJOR DRIVE WITH THE CONDITIONS IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tem Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SAM
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 15 - 003
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a change order for
emergency sanitary sewer repairs to the contract with Simco Enterprises, Ltd., for the
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation of Small Diameter Mains Contract XXIII — Deferred
3. Consider a resolution approving the award of a contract to Frazier Ltd., of Houston for
refurbishing and remounting two ambulance bodies.
Beaumont EMS operates ambulances consisting of a body or box module mounted on a
heavy-duty pickup chassis. Ambulance bodies, when periodically refurbished, have a
longer service life than the chassis on which they are mounted. Refurbishment is less
costly than purchasing a new body each time the chassis needs to be replaced.
Refurbishment of bodies and replacement of chassis are requested through the City's
budget process. The Fleet Superintendent evaluated the request and recommended
refurbishment and replacement due to the age and mileage of the unit.
Pricing was obtained through the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC), a cooperative
purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to
purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. H -GAC complies with State of Texas
procurement statutes.
Capital Reserve Fund.
Approval of resolution.
COuncilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR OUTFITTING, REFURNISHING AND REMOUNTING TWO
(2) AMBULANCE BOX MODULES TO NEW CHASSIS TO FRAZIER, LTD., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $94,575 THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H -GAC) COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SAM
Minutes — February 3, 2015
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 15 - 022
4. Consider a resolution approving the purchase of two pickup cab chassis from Silsbee Ford
of Silsbee for use as ambulance units.
Beaumont EMS operates ambulances consisting of a body or box module mounted on a
heavy-duty pickup chassis. Annually, based on the Fleet Manager's evaluation during the
budget process, a recommendation is made to replace worn and obsolete vehicles that are
no longer cost effective to operate. These two ambulance pickup chassis, units 7141 and
7142, both purchased in 2006 having 106,926 miles and 112,510 miles respectively, are to
be replaced due to age and mileage. The vehicles will be disposed of in accordance with
the City's surplus equipment policy.
Pricing was obtained through the Texas Association of School Boards (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. The total purchase price includes the BuyBoard fee
of $400 which is paid to the vendor.
Warranties of 36,000 miles or three (3) years are provided for each new vehicle. Warranty
service is provided by local authorized dealerships. Delivery is expected within sixty (60) to
ninety (90) days.
Capital Reserve Fund.
Approval of resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Coleman moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) VEHICLES FOR USE BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
(EMS) FROM SILSBEE FORD, OF SILSBEE, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,325.50 THROUGH THE
BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SAM
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 15 - 023
5. Consider a resolution authorizing Beaumont Place, LP to submit an application to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed Beaumont Place of
Grace, a Low Income Housing Tax Credit project and offering support for this project.
Beaumont Place, LP is requesting authorization to submit an application to the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for use of Low Income Housing
Tax Credit (LIHTC) funds for the construction of a 128 unit housing development for
Minutes — February 3, 2015
seniors, approximately 112 of which will be for low-income tenants. The project, known as
Place of Grace, is located at Sarah Street and Fannett Road.
Because the project is located in a census tract that has more than 20% Housing Tax
Credit units per total households within the tract and because Beaumont has more than
twice the state average of subsidized units per capita, additional subsidized units would not
be allowed unless the City acknowledges that it has more than twice the state average of
units per capita supported by Housing Tax Credits, supports the proposed development
and authorizes the allocation of Housing Tax Credits for the project.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Sam moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS (A)
EVIDENCING SUPPORT FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TO BE BUILT IN BEAUMONT; (B)
AUTHORIZING A POSSIBLE AWARD OF HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT; AND (C)
AUTHORIZING SUCH OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THIS
RESOLUTION. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SAM
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 15 - 024
6. Consider a resolution authorizing Beaumont Housing Partners, Ltd. to submit an
application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed
Heritage Heights, a Low Income Housing Tax Credit project and offering support for this
project
Beaumont Housing Partners, Ltd. is requesting authorization to submit an application to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for use of Low Income
Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funds for the construction of a 118 unit housing development
for seniors, approximately 99 of which will be for low-income tenants. The project, known
as Heritage Heights, is located at 6300 Phelan Boulevard.
Because Beaumont has more than twice the state average of subsidized units per capita,
additional subsidized units would not be allowed unless the City acknowledges that it has
more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Housing Tax Credits,
supports the proposed development and authorizes the allocation of Housing Tax Credits
for the project.
Approval of resolution
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
HEREBY SUPPORTS THE PROPOSED HERITAGE HEIGHTS, AND CONFIRMS THAT ITS GOVERNING
BODY HAS VOTED SPECIFICALLY TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND TO
AUTHORIZE AN ALLOCATION OF HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 23O6.6703(A)(4). Councilmember Sam seconded the motion.
Minutes — February 3, 2015
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SAM
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 15 — 025
Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the
conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN - CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF TOMMY LEBLANC,
ANNOUNCED THE GUSHER MARATHON ON MARCH 7, 2015,
AS WELL AS THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT DEADLINE FOR
ENROLLMENT IS FEBRUARY 15, 2015, YOU CAN GO TO
HEALTHCARE.GOV OR CALL 855-936-6002 FOR ASSISTANCE
WITH ENROLLMENT
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - REMINDED CITIZENS THAT THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE
INPUT IN THE CRITERIA THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN
YOUR NEW BISD SUPERINTENDENT WILL BE HERE IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THE ONLINE SURVEY IS OVER, IF
ANYONE WANTS TO GIVE INPUT PLEASE BE HERE ON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015, AT 2:00 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE LEBLANC FAMILY ON THE
PASSING OF TOMMY LEBLANC, SALUTED THE HARD
WORKING STAFF AT THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS
BUREAU WHO WILL BE HOSTING THE HALL OF FAME THIS
AFTERNOON, MENTIONED MOVIE NIGHT AT THE JULIE
ROGERS THEATRE, THE MOVIE PLAYING WILL BE POETIC
JUSTICE, PLAYING FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 P.M., ALSO MADE
COMMENTS IN REGARDS TO LAMAR UNIVERSITY MEN AND
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE LEBLANC FAMILY AND ALSO TO
THE FAMILY OF ATTORNEY HAL LANG, THANKED PARENTS
THAT ADHERED TO CONCERNS WITH TAKING THEIR
TEENAGERS TO PARKDALE MALL AND LEAVING THEM,
STATED HE WAS OUT AT THE MALL AGAIN THIS WEEKEND AND
THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS, GLAD THAT PARENTS ARE
TAKING HEED AND NOT LETTING THEIR KIDS GO OUT
UNESCORTED, THANKED ALL OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT
CAME OUT TO HELP WITH THE MALL SITUATION
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COUNCILMEMBER SAM - THANKED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL FOR ALL OF THE HARD
WORK THAT HE HAS DONE WITH THE PARKDALE MALL
SITUATION, STATED THAT HE WOULD BE THERE WITH HIM TO
HELP OUT, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE LANE AND LEBLANC
FAMILY, THANKED HOWARD MILLS FOR BEING AT COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - NONE
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Carol Riley
Commented on the issues with Parkdale Mall, stated that she noticed more parents out
with their kids this weekend, also wanted to thank all of the organizations for stepping up
and getting involved and backing the officers and giving them the extra sense of support, it
was just an awesome feeling, commended Councilmember Samuel on behalf of the
department for the roll that he played
Open session of meeting recessed at 2:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
=r Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Claim of Ikea Oshima Tyler
Claim of Shanda Adams
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
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Minutes — February 3, 2015