HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN APRIL 22 2003 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
Lulu L. Smith, Mayor Pro Tom EVELYN M. LORD, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson
Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames
Bobbie J. Patterson April 22,2003 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 April 22, 2003, 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 1:33 p.m. Rabbi Barbara Metzinger led the
invocation. City Manager Kyle Hayes led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Susan
Henderson, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were: Mayor Lord, Councilmembers Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, Samuel
and Patterson. Also present was Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Susan
Henderson, City Clerk and Tina Broussard, Administrative Assistant. Mayor Pro Tern Smith
arrived at 1:41 p.m.
Proclamations, Presentations and Recognitions
• Mayor Lord read a Proclamation declaring April 27, 2003 through May 4,
2003 Days of Remembrance Week in remembrance of the Holocaust as well
as the victims of the Holocaust. Rabbi Barbara Metzinger received the
Proclamation.
• Councilmember Cokinos read a Proclamation proclaiming April 22, 2003
through April 28, 2003 YMBL Rodeo Week. The Proclamation was received
by Kerry Abney, Chairman of the YMBL Rodeo, Chuck Kiker, Public
Relations Coordinator for the Rodeo, Jelly Bean the Clown and other
members of the YMBL organization.
• Councilmember Samuel read the Proclamation recognizing April 21, 2003
through April 27,2003 as the Neches River Festival Week. David Moore and
Kelly Trevino received the Proclamation.
• A Proclamation was read by Councilmember Goodson recognizing May 3,
2003 as Beaumont Paint-A-Thon Day. Mack Mitchell, with Clean
Community,Adrian Hudspeth,with Hibernia Bank,Sam Bethia,with Entergy,
Kathleen Jackson, with Exxon Mobil and the Keep Beaumont Beautiful
Commission, and Marty Valdez, with M & D Supply, received the
Proclamation.
• Councilmember Goodson announced that three organizations were adopting
a street in Ward I and in Ward IV to help with the City's beautification
program. An Adopt-A-Street Signing was held with these organizations to
sign Adopt-A-Street Participation Agreements with the City of Beaumont and
the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission.
BASF Corporation adopted Walden Road from the 5800 Block to Major Drive
in Ward I. Mr.Agnew represented BASF Corporation and signed the Adopt-
A-Street Participation Agreement for the Corporation. Our Lady of
Assumption's CYO (Catholic Youth Organization)adopted the 4400 Block of
Avenue A and the 4400 Block of Chaisson Street. Yolanda Pollard, Director
of Youth Ministries at Our Lady of Assumption, signed the Adopt-A-Street
Participation Agreement for the CYO Group. The Kappa Alpha Order of
Lamar University adopted Georgia Street in Ward IV. Eli Clark represented
the Kappa Alpha Order and signed the Adopt-A-Street Participation
Agreement.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled General Business Agenda Items 1-5 or
on the Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - Minutes of April 15, 2003
Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Authorize acceptance of a twenty foot(20')wide Water and Sewer Utility Easement
along the east side of Major Drive across from Dishman Road - Resolution 03-082
B) Approve a contract for the purchase of air, oil and fuel filters - Resolution 03-083
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Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Goodson seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS GOODSON,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a one-year contract for the purchase of water treatment chemicals.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-084 AWARDING A ONE-YEAR
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASING WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:GEO
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS-ALUMINUM SULFATE AT$111.75 PER TON; HARCROS CHEMICALS INC. -
FLUOROSILICIC ACID AT$140.00 PER TON; SOUTHER IONICS, INC. -AQUA AMMONIA AT$442.00
PER TON; AND STILES-KEM -PHOSPHATE AT$1,360.00 PER TON. Councilmember Goodson
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS GOODSON,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
2. Consider approving the purchase of vehicles for use in various city departments.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-085 AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $639,822.00 THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS GOODSON,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
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3. Consider approving the purchase of a property insurance policy.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-086 AUTHORIZING THE RENEWING
OF AN ANNUAL FIRE, FLOOD AND EARTHQUAKE PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY FROM THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL IN THE AMOUNT OF$114,987.00 WITH AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY 1,2003. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH COUNCILMEMBERS GOODSON,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Lord at 2:04 p.m.to receive public comment
on a proposal from Beaumont Municipal Transit to ask the City Manager to submit a grant
application with the Federal Transit Administration to receive Capital and Operating
Assistance funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System for fiscal year 2003, the
period of October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003. The requested grant would fund
up to 50% of the net operating deficit. The Public Hearing also afforded the opportunity
for interested persons to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental
impacts of the proposal. The following citizens came forward with comments:
Kenneth Weatherford, Jr. 980 Central Dr. Beaumont, TX
Mr. Weatherford told Council to approve the request would be a positive step toward
helping citizens, who have no alternative transportation means, reach their daily
destinations for work and recreation.
Randy Whitman, Job Developer for MHMR Services
Mr. Quitman asked Council to pass the Resolution allowing the Transit System to apply for
the grant. Mr. Quitman spoke on behalf of the citizens he aides through MHMR and who
he knows depend on the Beaumont Municipal Transit System as their sole means of
transportation.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 2:07 p.m.
AUDIO AND VISUAL TAPES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST.
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4. Consider approval of submitting a grant application and executing a contract with the FTA
to receive Capital and Operating Assistance funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit
System.
Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-087 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION(FTA)FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2003. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS GOODSON,
COKINOS,AMES, SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR LORD CALLED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 2:10 P.M.TO RECEIVE
COMMENTS ABOUT DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES.
CITY MANAGER READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT WAS BEFORE COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
THE ORDINANCE READ AS FOLLOWS:
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES
AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AND/OR REPAIR;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITYAND PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS WERE THEN INVITED TO SPEAK TO COUNCIL.
Dwayne Buckley 5245 Espar Beaumont, TX
Mr. Buckley addressed council on the structure listed as No. 39, 1255 Iowa on the proposed raze
or repair order. Mr. Buckley was in disagreement with the inspection results made by Clean
Community. Councilmember Patterson and Councilmember Ames explained to Mr. Buckley that
if granted additional time to make necessary repairs, he would have to repair the structure in
accordance with City codes. Mr. Buckley agreed to enroll in a work program if granted time by
council.
Rodney Young 170 Morris Beaumont, TX
Mr.Young addressed Council on the structure listed as No.8,8075 College on the proposed raze
order. He told Council he has entered into an earnest money contract to purchase the building.
He was requesting time to complete the purchase of this building that he may then salvage part
of the building. Concerns were expressed by Mayor Lord and other Councilmembers about the
hazard this structure poised. He agreed to immediately seal the back of the structure and secure
the area around the structure if granted additional time.
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Alfred Arrendondo 1125 Van Buren Beaumont, TX
Mr. Arrendondo addressed Council on the structure listed as No. 32, 1125 Van Buren on the
proposed raze order. Mr. Arrendondo was asking council to remove this structure from the raze
order to allow him time to make repairs. He alleged he lived in the home even though there is no
apparent sign of habitation. Pam Loiacano, of Clean Community, stated Mr. Arrendondo did not
live in the structure at the time it was tagged. Mrs. Loiacano also stated she had spoken with
various family members who live close to this structure who verified Mr.Arrendondo lived in Vidor,
Texas when she tagged this structure. Councilmember Samuel reminded Mr. Arrendondo that
he would have to repair the structure in accordance with city codes, as well as provide
documentation that he owns the property in order to enter into a work program should Council
grant him the opportunity to make repairs. Mr.Arrendondo agreed to make repairs in accordance
with City codes if granted time to do so.
COUNCILMEMBER GOODSON LEFT COUNCIL MEETING A T THIS POINT.
Syndey Caywood 2290 Liberty Beaumont, TX
Mr. Caywood addressed Council on the structure listed as No. 27, 2290 Liberty (Garage
Apartment) on the proposed raze order. Mr. Caywood explained to Council he agreed the
structure needed to be torn down. However, he wanted to demolish it himself in order to save the
materials on the garage apartment to rebuild a storage shed. Mr. Caywood explained that the
structure is strictly a storage building. He was under the impression that the Old Town
Homeowners Association does not allow temporary storage shed whereas he could store
equipment and the like manner in while rebuilding. After considerable discussion, Tom Warner
presented a section of the Old Town ordinance that would in fact allow Mr. Caywood to have a
storage structure placed on his property. Mayor Pro Tern Smith suggested that Mr. Caywood
attend the next old town neighborhood meeting to address the association. Mayor Pro Tern Smith
offered her assistance in helping Mr. Caywood attain approval for a storage shed that would
match his home. Mayor Lord suggested that Council postpone placing No. 27, 2290 Liberty
(Garage Apartment) on the raze order until Mr. Caywood has attended next month's old town
neighborhood association meeting.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 3:01 P.M.
AUDIO AND VISUAL TAPES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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5. Consider approval of an ordinance declaring certain dilapidated structures to be public
nuisances and ordering their repair or removal by the owners and authorizing the removal
of certain other structures whose owners failed to comply with condemnation orders.
Council decided to make individual motions regarding the structures various property
owners addressed Council on. The motions are as follows:
Councilmember Samuel moved to REMOVEITEM NO.27,2290 LIBERTY(GARGAEAPARTMENT)
FROM THE RAZE ORDER OF ORDINANCE 03-029 AND THAT ACTION IS DEFERRED UNTIL THE NEXT
PUBLIC HEARING ON DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COKINOS,AMES,
SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Samuel moved THAT ITEM NO. 32, 1125 VAN BUREN BE PLACED ON A RAZE
AND REPAIR ORDER WITHIN 120 DAYS, THAT PROPERTY OWNER ENTER INTO A WORK PROGRAM
WITHIN TEN (10)DAYS AND THAT SIGNIFICANT WORK BE PERFORMED ON THE STRUCTURE WITHIN
THE 120 DAYS OR THE STRUCTURE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE RAZED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE
TO PROPERTY OWNER AND THAT MR.ALFRED ARRENDONDO PROVIDE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION
TO CLEAN COMMUNITY PROVING HE IS THE CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER. Councilmember Ames
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILME MBERS COKINOS,AMES,
SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
Council member Ames moved THAT ITEM NO.39,1255 IOWA BE PLACED ON A RAZE AND REPAIR
ORDER WITHIN 120 DAYS,AND THAT PROPERTY OWNER ENTER INTO AWORK PROGRAM WITHIN TEN
(10) DAYS AND THAT EXTENSIVE WORK BE PERFORMED AT THE END OF THE 120 DAYS OR THE
STRUCTURE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE RAZED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER.
Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMTIH, COUNCILMEMBER COKINOS,AMES,
SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
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MOTION PASSED.
AFTER A BRIEF DISCUSSION, IT WAS DECIDED THAT ITEM NO. 8, 8075 COLLEGE REMAIN ON THE
RAZE ORDER WHICH WOULD AFFORD MORE TIME FOR THE PROSPECTIVE BUYER, MR. RODNEY
YOUNG, TO SECURE THE STRUCTURE AND IF HE BUYS THE PROPERTY, HE WOULD COME BACK
BEFORE COUNCIL TO HAVE IT REMOVED FROM THE RAZE ORDER.
Council member Ames moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.03-029,SECTION 1,SECTION 4AND
SECTION 5, ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES
AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AND/OR REPAIR;PROVIDING FORSEVERABILITYAND PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY:
ITEM NO. 1, 1058 ANGELINA; NO. 2, 2155 ANGELINA; NO. 3, 2370 BEATRICE; NO. 4, 3188
BOLIVAR; NO. 5, 1920-32 CABLE (APTS.) (COMMERCIAL); NO. 6, 635 CHURCH (REAR
STRUCTURE); N0.7,1678 CHURCH; No.8,8075 COLLEGE; NO.9,3060 CONCORD ROAD; NO.10,
6730 CONCORD ROAD(STORAGE SHED); NO.11,2060 CORLEY(SHED); NO.12,3685 W.EUCLID;
NO. 13,11150 FAIRFIELD; NO.14,1040 4T"STREET(GARGAGE APARTMENT); NO.15,2770 GULF
(GARAGE APARTMENT); NO. 16, 1525 HARRIOT; NO. 17,2824 HARRIOT(GARAGE APARTMENT);
NO. 18, 2830 HARRIOT; NO. 19, 2925 HARRIOT (METAL SHED); NO. 20, 5155 HEISIG; NO. 21,
1730 HERRING; No.22, 1160 INTERSTATE 10 E; No.23, 120 IOWA(REAR STRUCTURE); No.24,
2057 IRVING(WOODEN SHED); No.25, 3898 IRVING (GARAGE); NO. 26,2241 LIBERTY; No.28,
2240 MAGNOLIA(GARAGE APARTMENT); No.29,191 O PARK(GARAGE APARTMENT); No.30,735
POLLARD; NO. 31,2475 SAN JACINTO; NO. 33,780 WIESS; NO. 341395 WIESS (COMMERCIAL);
NO. 35, 2420 BUCHANAN; NO. 36, 3693 W. EUCLID; NO. 37, 4910 FANNETT RD. (GARAGE &2
SHEDS); NO. 38, 4930 FANNETT RD.; NO. 39, 1255 IOWA; NO. 40, 1680 IVES; NO. 41, 1060
PRAIRIE;
Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH, COUNCILMEMBER COKINOS,A MES,
SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Ames moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 03-029, SECTION 2, SECTION 4 AND
SECTION 5,THAT THE OWNER(S)OF THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURES ARE ORDERED TO RAZE SAID
STRUCTURES WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. IF THE
PROPERTY OWNER(S) FAIL(S) TO COMPLY WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS, COUNCIL ORDERS THAT THE
PROPERTY BE DEMOLISHED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTIFICATION TO THE PROPERTY OWNER OR CITY
COUNCIL ACTION:
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No.1,1058 ALABAMA;No.2,2155 ANGELINA;NO.3,2370 BEATRICE; NO.4,3188 BOLIVAR;NO.
5,1920-32 CABLE(APTS.)(COMMERCIAL); NO.6,635 CHURCH (REAR STRUCTURE); NO.7,1678
CHURCH; NO. 8, 8075 COLLEGE (COMMERCIAL); NO.9, 3060 CONCORD ROAD; NO. 10, 6730
CONCORD ROAD(STORAGE SHEDS); NO. 11,2060 CORLEY(SHED); NO. 12,3685 W.EUCLID; NO.
13, 11150 FAIRFIELD; NO. 14, 1040 4T"STREET(GARAGE APARTMENT); NO. 15,2770 GULF
(GARAGE APARTMENT); NO. 16, 1525 HARRIOT; NO. 17,2824 HARRIOT (GARAGE APARTMENT);
NO. 18. 2830 HARRIOT; NO. 19, 2925 HARRIOT (METAL SHED); NO. 20, 5155 HEISIG; NO. 21,
1730 HERRING; NO.22,1160 INTERSTATE 10 E; NO.23,1120 IOWA(REAR STRUCTURE); NO.24,
2057 IRVING(WOODEN SHED); No.25, 3898 IRVING(GARAGE); NO.26, 2241 LIBERTY; NO. 28,
2240 MAGNOLIA(GARAGE APARTMENTS);No.29,1910 PARK(GARAGE APARTMENT); NO.30,735
POLLARD; NO. 31, 2475 SAN JACINTO; NO. 33, 780 WIESS; NO. 34, 1395 WIESS (COMMERCIAL)
Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COKINOS,AMES,
SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
COUncilmember Ames moved TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 03-029, SECTION 3,4 AND SECTION
5,THAT THE OWNER(S) OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BUILDINGS EXECUTE A WORK PROGRAM
WITH THE CITY WITHIN TEN (10 ) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND EITHER DEMOLISH
OR REPAIR THE STRUCTURES WITHIN 120 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND IF
PROPERTY OWNER(S) FAIL(S) TO COMPLY WITHIN 120 DAYS, COUNCIL ORDERS THAT THE
PROPERTY BE DEMOLISHED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTIFICATION TO THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) OR
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
NO. 32, 1125 VAN BUREN; NO. 35, 2420 BUCHANAN; NO. 36, 3693 W. EUCLID; NO. 37, 4910
FANNETT RD.(GARGAGE AND 2 SHEDS); NO.38,4920 FANNETT RD.; NO.39,1255 IOWA; NO.40,
1680 IVES; NO. 41, 1060 PRAIRIE
Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR LORD,MAYOR PRO TEM SMTIH,COUNCILMEMBERS COKINOS,AMES,
SAMUEL AND PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmembers comment on various matters
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Mayor Pro Tern Smith - None
Councilmember Goodson - None
Councilmember Cokinos - None
Councilmember Ames - None
Councilmember Samuel announced a meeting would be held for all Ward III
Neighborhood Associations on April 24, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at the Elmo Willard Library.
Councilmember Samuel announced a Public Hearing would be held to receive comments on
Correctional Services, Inc. on April 23, 2003 at the Holiday Inn. He also announced a dedication
service would be held for the new Charlton Pollard Park on April 25, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the new
park site. Councilmember Samuel also stated he enjoyed the Fair Housing Conference that was
held on April 21 through April 22, 2003.
Councilmember Patterson announced that the South Park Neighborhood Association
would meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 24, 2003 at South Park Baptist Church. Councilmember
Patterson also stated she was proud of the Fair Housing Conference held on April 21 through
April 22 at the Beaumont Civic Center. She commended Janett Blunt, Interim Housing and
Grants Coordinator, and herstaff fortheorganized mannerthe conferencewas held and howwell
the attendance was attended.
Mayor Evelyn Lord also commended Janett Blunt and her staff for a job well done on the
Fair Housing Conference. Mayor Lord stated she attended a Student Government meeting at
Lamar University on Monday,April 21, 2003. Mayor Lord said she was impressed with the young
leaders who will serve their communities in coming years. Mayor Lord also reported she'd
attended the Sneak Preview of the Amphitheater at the Southeast Texas Entertainment Complex
on Monday,April 24,2003 as well. She said the Amphitheater was quite fascinating. Mayor Lord
also reminded all citizens of the Neches River Parade to be held from M.L. King Parkway to
Crockett Street on Saturday, April 26, 2003. She invited the citizens of Beaumont to come out
and have fun.
City Manager Kyle Hayes told Council no Council meeting would be held on Tuesday,
April 29, 2003.
City Attorney Lane Nichols - None
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Al Price 3395 Elinor Beaumont, TX
Mr. Price announced thatthe tenth anniversary ofthe Southeast Texas Community Development
Corporation will be celebrated May 9, 2003 @ 11:00 a.m with a groundbreaking at the old Dick
Dowling School site for the construction of ten (10) new homes for first time homeowners. Mr.
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Price also announced a banquet will be held on May 10, 2003 at the Holiday Inn at 7:00 p.m, for
all homeowners who have built homes in this program. He invited all Councilmembers to each
event. He thanked all Councilmembers for their presence at the Fair Housing Conference held
on April 21 through April 22, 1003.
Kenneth Conner 9820 Broun Beaumont, TX
Mr. Conner addressed Council about a health problem stemming from a home where more than
100 cats lived with debris and litter stench coming forth from the house._ He stated the
homeowner is now deceased. Mr.Conner also presented Council with pictures from a house that
was moved on the 9000 Block of McLean, but no work has been performed on the house since
it was moved to this location more than three (3) months ago.
LeRoy Lewis, 111 7866 Gladys Beaumont, TX
Mr. Lewis expressed his displeasure with treatment he felt he received from the Beaumont
Enterprise.
Audio tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Mayor Evelyn Lord
Susan Henderson, City Clerk
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