HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA JAN 09 2018
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 9, 2018 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognition
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-4/Consent
Agenda
Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with Jeffrey S. Ward and
Associates for property acquisition consultation services
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a bid to Horseshoe
Construction, Inc., of La Porte for the Amelia Area Pipe Bursting Contract -
Section I Project
3. Consider a resolution approving a contract with Lockwood, Andrews and
Newman Inc. for Grant Management and Engineering Services related to
Riverfront Park
4. Consider a resolution authorizing Beaumont Retreat W, LP to submit an
application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a
proposed Housing Tax Credit project known as the Retreat West Beaumont,
located in the 5900 Block of College Street, as well as offering expressed support
for the project
COMMENTS
Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Ashley Scott v. City of Beaumont and Chief Anne Huff: Cause
No. B-198,422
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at 880-3777.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 9, 2018 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes – December 19, 2017
Confirmation of board and commission member appointments
A. Approve an annual contract with Piney Woods Sanitation, Inc. for the pickup of refuse
containers at various City facilities
B. Approve a proposal submitted by Air Comfort, Inc. to replace air handler No. 5 at the
Police Department Facility located at 255 College Street
C. Approve the purchase of 36 tablet computers from DELL for use in the Police
Department
D. Approve the City of Beaumont Investment Policy
E. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to reenter into a Cooperative Working
Agreement with the Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas, Inc.
F. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for a Rollover Agreement
between the City of Beaumont and City Ambulance Service
G. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant program
H. Approve a resolution appointing members to the Beaumont Youth Advisory Council