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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUN 21 2016BEAUMONT T E X A S M I N U T E S- CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate, Jr., At -Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Wright, At -Large Claude F. Guidroz, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz, Mayor Pro Tem Audwin Samuel, Ward III June 21, 2016 Robin Mouton, 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 June 21, 2016, 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 1-3/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Councilmember Audwin Samuel 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 Tem Getz, Councilmembers Guidroz, Wright, Pate, Samuel and Mouton. 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 1-3/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes — June 14, 2016 Confirmation of committee appointments - None A) Approve a resolution approving the renewal of an annual support agreement for the ShoreTel phone systems from Creative Switching Designs, Inc. for use throughout the City of Beaumont - Resolution 16 - 109 Minutes — June 21, 2016 B) Approve a resolution approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement from SirsiDynix for use by the Libraries - Resolution 16 - 110 C) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and to execute all documents necessary, including an inter -local agreement with the City of Port Arthur and Jefferson County - Resolution 16 - 111 Councilmember Guidroz moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mouton seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM GETZ, COUNCILMEMBERS GUIDROZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to LD Construction for the Eleventh Street Asphalt Resurfacing Project. On January 12, 2016, by Resolution No. 16-009, City Council awarded LD Construction of Beaumont, Texas the contract for the Eleventh Street Asphalt Resurfacing Project in the amount of $955,488.53. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($26,506.41) is required to adjust the original contract amount to reflect the actual quantities used during the project. The adjustment in quantities results in an overall decrease of (2.77%) making the final contract amount $928,982.12.With the approval of Change Order No. 1, the final contract amount will be $928,982.12. The project has been inspected by the Engineering Division and found to be complete in accordance with the provisions and terms set forth in the contract. Acceptance of maintenance, approval of Change Order No. 1, and final payment in the amount of $106,947.33 is recommended. Approval of resolution. Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY LD CONSTRUCTION, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $955,488.53 FOR A CONTRACT FOR THE ELEVENTH STREET ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT FROM LAUREL AVENUE TO COLLEGE STREET BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LD CONSTRUCTION, OF BEAUMONT TEXAS. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. Minutes — June 21, 2016 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM GETZ, COUNCILMEMBERS GUIDROZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 16 - 112 2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Jehovah Jireh Village Community Development Center, Inc. for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a home for sale or lease -purchase. The City of Beaumont receives an annual allocation of HOME Investments Partnerships funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has previously awarded contracts for acquisition or construction of housing to be sold to eligible low -to -moderate income families under lease -purchase agreements. Federal regulations require that a portion of the HOME Program allocations be used to support local Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's) for eligible CHDO activities. Jehovah Jireh Village Community Development Center, Inc. (JJV), a certified CHDO, is seeking to stabilize neighborhoods, particularly in the south end, by providing home ownership opportunities for low -to -moderate income families. This $106,000 in funding will enable JJV to acquire a single-family home that will be renovated and offered for sale or lease -purchase to eligible low -to -moderate income families. Planning & Community Development's Housing Division staff will be responsible for monitoring JJV for HOME Program compliance. Approval of the resolution. Councllmember Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JEHOVAH JIREH VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. (JJV) IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $106,000 FOR ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF ONE (1 ) HOME THAT WOULD BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SALE OR LEASE/PURCHASE TO ELIGIBLE LOW -TO -MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM GETZ, COUNCILMEMBERS GUIDROZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 16 — 113 3. Consider 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. Minutes — June 21. 2016 The City of Beaumont receives an annual allocation of HOME Investments Partnerships funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has previously awarded contracts for acquisition or construction of housing to be sold to eligible low -to -moderate income families under lease -purchase agreements. Federal regulations require that a portion of the HOME Program allocations be used to support local Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's) for eligible CHDO activities. Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC), a certified CHDO, is seeking to stabilize neighborhoods, particularly in the north end, by providing home ownership opportunities for low -to -moderate income families. This $80,000 in funding will enable Legacy to acquire a single-family home that will be offered for sale or lease -purchase to eligible low -to -moderate income families. Planning & Community Development's Housing Division staff will be responsible for monitoring Legacy for HOME Program compliance. Approval of the resolution. COuncilmember Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LEGACY CDC) IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $50,000 FOR ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF ONE (1) HOME THAT WOULD BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SALE OR LEASE/PURCHASE TO ELIGIBLE LOW -TO -MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES. Councilmember Guidroz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM GETZ, COUNCILMEMBERS GUIDROZ, WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 16 — 114 Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. COMMENTS Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER MOUTON - THANKED SUPERINTENDENT STACY LEWIS AND STAFF FOR A VERY WELL PLANNED EVENT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016, FOR JUNETEENTH, THE EVENT WAS WELL ATTENDED, THANKED ALL THE SUPPORTERS, STATED THAT SHE HAS BEEN ON COUNCIL FOR ONE YEAR AND IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO SERVE WITH ALL OF THE COUNCILMEMBERS AND LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH EVERYONE FOR ANOTHER YEAR, WISHED HER SISTER, SHARON DURLEY, A HAPPY BIRTHDAY Minutes - June 21. 2016 COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMMENTED ON SUMMER CAMPS, STATED THERE ARE TWO SESSIONS AT THE STERLING PRUITT CENTER, THE FIRST SESSION HAS ALREADY STARTED AND IS FULL, THE SECOND SESSION STILL HAS OPENINGS, IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN SIGNING YOUR KIDS UP PLEASE DO SO COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - WISHED ALL OF THE FATHERS A HAPPY BELATED FATHER'S DAY, ASKED ALL OF THE CITIZENS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OF THE BEAUTIFUL PARKS IN THE CITY, STATED SHE KNOWS THAT IT'S HOT BUT PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THAT IS MADE AVAILABLE MAYOR PRO TEM GETZ - COMMENTED ON THE FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE 11TH STREET PROJECT, THE NUMBER ONE COMPLAINT FROM CITIZENS ARE THE STREETS, IF THE CITIZENS RIDE DOWN 11TH STREET IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND WELL WORTH THE WAIT, COMPLIMENTED LD CONSTRUCTION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE AWESOME JOB THAT WAS DONE, ANNOUNCED THE DOWLEN/WEST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016, AT ROGERS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, STARTING AT 7:00 P.M., DR. MAJDALANI, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND STAFF WILL BE THE GUEST SPEAKERS COUNCILMEMBER GUIDROZ - ANNOUNCED THAT CATHOLIC CHARITIES WOULD BE SPONSORING "BREAKFAST WITH THE BISHOP" FROM 9: A.M., TO 11:00 A.M., ON SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016, AT THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER, ST. JUDE'S CHURCH, STATED THAT IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE HE'S SERVED ON COUNCIL, THANKED EVERYONE FOR BEARING WITH IN LEARNING HOW THE GOVERNMENT WORKS, IT'S BEEN A PRIVILEGE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR AMES - COMMENTED ON THE LOCAL MORNING SHOW AND HOW MANY CAMPS ARE OFFERED ON THE CITY FOR KIDS, THERE'S CAMPS FROM COOKING TO ART ETC., CITIZENS CAN CHECK THE MORNING SHOW'S WEB SITE TO SEE WHAT CAMPS ARE OFFERED IF THEY ARE INTERESTED IN SIGNING THEIR KIDS UP, ALSO MENTIONED THE JAZZ ON THE LAKE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016, AWESOME EVENT AND WELL ATTENDED Minutes — June 21, 2016 Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Duane Gordy 12684 Charlotte Dr. Lumberton TX Spoke to Council in regards to the toll project that was presented to Council several months ago, stated that a modified Resolution was sent to the City Manager several weeks ago, also commented more on the project and its merits, stated that the first thing that should have happened was to discuss if private money is welcomed in the City of Beaumont with no risk to the government, stated that a resolution needs to come back to Council so that it may discussed more in detail Rena Larkins 1650 East Lucas Dr. BeaumontTX Stated that she is with South East Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Community Coalition Partnerships, she is the Coalition Liaison, her job entails recruiting city leaders, health care providers, other treatment facilities and youth organizations, stated that she will submit to the City Clerk a short summary of what the Coalition does and some of the things that they are trying to accomplish, encouraged Council to attend their meetings that are held the third Wednesday of every month, the address is 4675 Washington Blvd, Suite C, Beaumont, TX Charles Kirkwood 2356 Briacliff Dr. BeaumontTX Stated that the Justice System and Jefferson County isn't right, asked that they be investigated as BISD was, if the City doesn't investigate he will do everything in his power to have them investigated, stated that he has been mistreated, stepped on and walked on, if he has to fight back then he will, stated that he has paid back taxes and current taxes and he still hasn't gotten his house back Open session of meeting recessed at 1:54 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION * Consider matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code to wit: Kyle Hayes, City Manager There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. vajlable uggln requestjn the City Clerk's Office. nesr, rvi�yor Broussard, City Cle Minutes — June 21, 2016