HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN SEPT 03 2002 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith, Mayor Pro Tern EVELYN M. LORD, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson September 3, 2002 Audwin Samuel
Lane Nichols, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Susan Henderson, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on September 3,2002,
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
Consent Agenda
Mayor Evelyn Lord called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. The Reverend Will Hood, Pastor of
St. Stephens Episcopal Church,gave the invocation. Council member Tom Warner led the pledge
of allegiance.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Samuel, and Patterson. Also, present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Lane
Nichols, City Attorney; Susan Henderson, City Clerk; and Tina Broussard, Admin. Assistant City
Clerk;s Office.
Presentations and Recognitions - There were no presentations and recognitions made.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes - Minutes of August 27, 2002
Approve Three Party Utility Agreement for the Millennium Pipleline Company, L.P., on the
FM 364 Major Drive Improvement Project - Resolution No. 02-207
Approve the authorization of the City Managerto execute necessary documents to autorize
acceptance of the funding and to receive and disburse funds related to the operation of the
Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force - Resolution No. 02-208
Councilmember Cokinos moved to to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Goodson
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson,
Cokinos, Ames, Smauel, and Patterson
Nays: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing: FY 2003 Proposed Budget
The FY 2003 Proposed Budget was submitted to Council on August 13, 2002. Public
meetings were held in Wards I, III and IV using a PowerPoint slide presentation and
included discussion of significant issues impacting the FY 2003 budget process and the
challenge to produce a balanced budget.
It is recommended that Council hold a public hearing as scheduled on the Proposed FY
2002 Budget to Council on August 3, 2002.
The FY 2003 Budget must be adopted no later than September 27, 2002. The FY 2003
Budget is proposed for adoption on September 17, 2002.
Public Hearing FY 2003 Budget Comment Period
Jim Rich, President Beaumont Chamber of Commerce located at 1110 Park St. Beaumont.
Mr. Rich discussed that a year ago a resolution was presented to council that they prefered
a small tax increase after seeing the types of efforts to cut expenses, he also wanted to
commend the City Manager for his efforts that went in to the Budget Proposal.
There were no other citizens to speak regarding the Proposed Budget, Maylor Lord stated
that the Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget was closed.
2. Public Hearing: FY 2003 Capital Improvement Program
The FY 2003 Capital Improvement Program was submitted to Council on May 14, 2002.
Public meetings were held in Wards 1, III and IV using a PowerPoint slide presentation and
included discussion of the FY 2003 CIP as well as the FY 2003 Proposed Budget.
It is recommended that Council hold a public hearing as scheduled on the FY 2003 Capital
Improvement Program originally submitted to Council on May 14, 2002.
The FY 2003 CIP must be adopted no later than September 27, 2002. The FY 2003 CIP
is proposed for adoption on September 17, 2002
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Public Hearing FY 2003 Capital Improvement Program Comment Period
There were no comments from citizens regarding the Capital Improvement Program.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing on the Capital Improvement Program
3. Public Hearing: FY 2003 Proposed Tax Rate
A notice of a Public Hearing of Tax Rate Increase was published August 26, 2002
regarding the proposal to increase total tax revenue from properties on the tax roll by
4.99%. The percent change to the homeowner is dependent on their taxable unit.
It is recommended that Council hold a public hearing as scheduled on the Proposed Tax
Rate of$0.67 and set and announce the date of the meeting at which the City Council will
vote on the tax rate.
On August 13, 2002 City Council took a record vote to place the proposal to adopt a tax
rate pf$0.67 on the agenda of a future meeting. The motion passed and a public hearing
was scheduled for September 3, 2002.
Public Hearing FY 2003 Proposed Tax Rate Comment Period
There were no comments from citizens regarding the Proposed Tax Rate. Mayor Lord
closed the Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate.
Executive Session
Consider matters related to contemplated litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of
the Texas Government Code:
Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399
Columbus Broussard v. City of Beaumont, et al
COMMENTS
Councilmembers comment on various matters
Councilmember Patterson announced the Terrell Park Neighborhood Association would be
having there monthly next Tuesday September 10, 2002 at the Old Terrell Park Elementary
School, which is the sight of the Community Players.
Councilmember Patterson - also made comments which are a part of the Audio and Video
tapes.
Councilmember Samuels- also made comments which are a part of the Audio and Video tapes.
Councilmember Ames - also made comments which are a part of the Audio and Video tapes.
Councilmember Goodson -also made comments which are a part of the Audio and Video tapes.
Councilmember Smith - also made comments which are a part of the Audio and Video tapes.
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Mayor Lord asked for a motion to set the date of September 17, 2002 to adopt the Propose Tax
Rate Councilmember Cokinos moved and Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos,
Ames, Samuels, and Patterson
Nays: None
Public Comment ( Persons are limited to three (3) minutes )
Speakers making comments included:
Mr. Leroy Lewis III, 1855 North
Mr. Jude Perez,
Audio and video tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m.
Evelyn M. ord, Mayor
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Susan Henderson, City Clerk
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