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Home My WebLink AboutMIN NOV 05 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 November 5, 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 November 5,2002, 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. Pastor Jim Salles led the invocation. City Manager Kyle Hayes 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 Betty Braxton, Deputy Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations and Recognitions Mayor Evelyn Lord recognized Mayor Jimmie Cooley of Woodville, and presented her with a Key of the City. City Manager Kyle Hayes was presented with the final edition of the Centennial Anniversary book detailing the discovery of the Spindletop Oil Field called the Hundredth Anniversary Celebration. The book was presented to the citizens of Beaumont by Mayor Evelyn Lord on behalf of the Spindletop Centennial Celebration Commission. Public Comment: Persons may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda or on any General Business item. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - Minutes of October 29, 2002. Confirmation of committee appointments Charles D. Cox would be appointed to the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Advisory Committee. The term would commence November 5,2002 and expire November 4,2003. (Mayor Evelyn M. Lord) - Resolution 02-256 A) Approve a lease agreement with Ohmsted, LTD, for the placement of fiber optic cable in the public right-of-way - Resolution 02-257 B) Approve a resolution supporting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant Program for development of parks and recreation facilities - Resolution 02-258 C) Approves a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept the project titled "FY2003 Step Waves" - Resolution 02-259 D) Approve a resolution requesting a change in investment authority- Resolution 02-260 E) Approve a resolution adding Max S. Duplant as authorized signatory on all City accounts and adding such authority to request electronic fund (wire)or ACH transfers of any and all City funds on deposit at Hibernia National Bank - Resolution 02-261 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances related to authorized positions in the Police Department. Administration recommended approval of an amendment to Municipal Ordinance 99-45, Section 21-75 changing Grade I Positions from 196 to 197 and Grade II Positions from 53 to 52 in the Police Department. The annual pay for one Grade II Sergeant is $53,412.00, Minutes -November 5,2002 Page 2 and the annual pay for one Grade I Patrolman is $24,560.00. This amendment provides a positive budget impact of$22,854.00. Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve Ordinance 02-091 amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances changing Grade I and Grade II positions in the Police Department. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmember Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None 2. Consider amending Ordinance No. 28.24.1 related to Solid Waste Service Fees. Administration recommended approval of amending Ordinance No. 28.24.1 relating to Solid Waste Service Fees. A presentation outlining the need for a rate increase was made to City Council in a workshop on October 29,2002. The Solid Waste Service Fees has not had a rate change since 1995. Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 02-092 amending Ordinance No. 28.24.1 to increase the monthly rates for solid waste management services per household by $1.15 per month beginning January 1, 2003. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None 3. Consider approving the purchase of a 35-foot municipal transit bus. Administration recommended approval of the purchase of a 35-foot municipal transit bus as funds for the entire amount of this expenditure are being provided by a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. The grant is being offered to encourage municipal utilization of alternative fuel vehicles. The 35-foot municipal transit bus is powered by a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine, a cleaner burning fuel with fewer emissions than diesel. Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve Resolution 02-263 for the purchase of a 35-foot municipal transit bus. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None Minutes -November 5,2002 Page 3 4. Consider approving a contract for the purchase of sodium hydroxide for use in the Water Utilities Division. Administration recommended the approval of a six (6) month contract to Univar USA of Beaumont, Texas, for purchasing sodium hydroxide at the unit cost of$210.80 per dry ton with an estimated total contract expenditure of $63,240.00. Funds are available in the Water Utilities Division's operating budget. Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve Resolution 02-262 awarding a six (6) month contract for purchasing sodium hydroxide to Univar USA at the unit cost of$210.80 per dry ton for use in the Water Utilities Division. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel and Patterson Nays: None ANNOUNCEMENT As required by law, Mayor Lord announced that at the end of City Council Meeting, Council would convene for Executive Session to consider the following: Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Prunella and Van Daniel v Jefferson County, et al Claim of Jonathan Stevenson Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code: The Municipal Court Magistrates WORK SESSION Guidelines relating to the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program were presented to Council for review by Linda Semien, Housing Program Specialist with the City of Beaumont. Tom Warner, Public Works Director for the City of Beaumont, provided an overview of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Drainage Projects. Minutes -November 5,2002 Page 4 COMMENTS Councilmembers comment on various matters Mayor Pro Tern Smith - None Councilmember Goodson - None Councilmember Cokinos - None Councilmember Samuel - None Councilmember Patterson reminded those present at Council to vote. She also announced the "Tribute to Success Gala", a fundraising event for the LL MELTON YMCA, is to be held Thursday, November 7, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Harvest Club. City Manager Kyle Hayes announced the employment of Max Duplant, as the Finance Officer for the City of Beaumont. Mayor Evelyn Lord - None Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Don Ryan 5765 Longwood Beaumont, TX Mr. Ryan addressed Council about sanitary and storm drainage problems within his neighborhood. Frank Keifer 3190 Willowood Beaumont, TX Mr. Keifer spoke on behalf of Tommy Modica,who resides at 3010 Willowood, about the drainage and sewer problems in the Minglewood area. H.J. Brockhoeft 1520 Montrose Beaumont, TX Mr. Brockhoeft addressed Council on behalf of his neighborhood about the drainage problems in his neighborhood. Their concern is that the outfall ditch is overloaded. Victoria Manning 1825 Montrose Beaumont, TX Mrs. Manning expressed her concern about flooding problems in her neighborhood. She brought pictures from the flooding that occurred on October 29, 2002. Councilmember Goodson suggested she provide the pictures to the City Clerk for the purpose of placing them as a part of the minutes, to be apart of the City's permanent records. Minutes -November 5,2002 Page 5 Pat Ryan 5765 Longwood Beaumont, TX Mrs. Ryan echoed concerns presented to Council about flooding within Beaumont. Mrs. Ryan also asked that perhaps new guidelines for developers be reviewed to insure all new construction projects provide adequate drainage relief. Cindy Audilet 1755 Montrose Beaumont, TX Ms. Audilet voiced her concerns about the flooding problems in the Montrose Street residential area. Officer James Martin 255 College Beaumont, TX Officer Martin reminded citizens to properly buckle children in vehicles. He also reminded any individual that does not know how to use child care seats to contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-880-3825. Audio and video tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m. Council convened for Executive Session. 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