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Home My WebLink AboutMIN JAN 17 2006 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L. Smith,Ward I GUY N. GOODSON, MAYOR Nancy Beaulieu,Ward II Andrew P. Cokinos,At-Large CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames, At-Large Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tom,Ward III January 17,2006 Bobbie J. Patterson,Ward IV Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on January 17, 2006, 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 1-5/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Goodson called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Ed Hillyer of the Forest Park United Methodist Church gave the invocation. Councilmember Ames led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Beaulieu, Ames and Patterson.Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Samuel and Councilmember Cokinos.Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions None Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-5/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - January 10, 2006 Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 06-007 Russell Waddill will fill the unexpired term of Gene Arnold on the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Board. The term would commence January 17, 2006 and expire July 22, 2006. A) Approve a resolution allowing Hibernia National Bank to pledge a security as collateral for City accounts which is held at the Federal Reserve Bank - Resolution 06-008 Minutes-January 17,2006 B) Approve a resolution accepting maintenance of the water and sanitary sewer improvements in Highpoint Phase One, Subdivision - Resolution 06-009 C) Authorize the acceptance of a five foot(5')wide Water Line Easement-Resolution 06-010 D) Authorize repairs to the landfill compactor - Resolution 06-011 E) Approve payment of invoices to Associated Mechanical Services, Inc. for air conditioning repairs at the Police Station - Resolution 06-012 F) Authorize the acceptance of a 0.210 acre tract of land in the A. Williams Survey, Abstract No. 385 [Gill Street]for the Community Development Affordable Housing Program and the approval of a Release of Lien for weed liens - Resolution 06-013 G) Authorize the settlement of the claim of Michael Charles, et al v. City of Beaumont, et al - Resolution 06-014 Councilmember Ames made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON,COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,BEAULIEU,AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization (BCHDO) for the construction of seven homes - Deferred 2. Consider approving a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization (BCHDO)for the purchase of four homes that will be retained as lease property - Deferred 3. Consider amending Resolution No.05-225 relating to the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds - Deferred 4. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Beaumont Habitat for Humanity for infrastructure improvements in the PineBrook Place Addition - Deferred 5. Consider approving payment of an invoice to C& B Services for services provided at the Health Services II building at 950 Washington Blvd. - Resolution 06-015 Administration recommended payment in the amount of $66,175.53 to C & B Services, Inc. for drying services provided at the Health Services II building 950 Washington Blvd. Page 2 of 4 Minutes-January 17,2006 The Health Services II building sustained significant water intrusion throughout the structure during Hurricane Rita, extensively damaging sheet rock and ceiling tile. Upon discovery of standing water within the structure, Building Services personnel secured C & B Services to remove wet building materials and properly dry the interior of the building to restore a safe environment. The company removed all water-saturated materials and subsequently dried the building utilizing dehumidifiers and air scrubbing equipment. The work was completed between October 12 and October 20, 2005. Building Services personnel subsequently performed the replacement of the sheet rock, ceiling tile and other necessary building materials. Due to the nature of the damage, it is anticipated that this expenditure will be funded by insurance settlement. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-015APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FOR DRYING SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE HEALTH SERVICES II BUILDING AT 950 WASHINGTON BLVD.,TO C&B SERVICES OF PORT NECHES,TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,175.53. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON,COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH,BEAULIEU,AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON- REMARKED ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF THE MLK PARADE HELD ON SATURDAY INCLUDING THE GREAT PROGRAMS AND SPEAKERS AS WELL AS THE HUGE CROWD TURNOUT COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - NONE COUNCILMEMBER AMES - NONE COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - NONE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR GOODSON - INFORMED COUNCIL THAT SEVERAL LETTERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM DEVELOPERS WHO HAVE FILED FOR MULTI- FAMILY TAX CREDIT PROJECTS; TEXAS DEPARTMENT HOUSING COMMUNITY AFFAIRS IS HOLDING A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS REGULATIONS THAT ARE CONNECTED WITH THE STATE FUNDS AND THE UTILIZATION OF THESE FUNDS Page 3 of 4 Minutes-January 17,2006 Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) None Open session of meeting recessed at 1:45 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION * Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Claim of Norris Bennett Claim of Eura Johnson * Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code: City Clerk There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio to es re i le upon request in the City Clerk's Office. Ck MOI ,I Guy N. Goodson, Mayor mil•� l� i f u Rose An Jones, TRM City Clerk Page 4 of 4 Minutes-January 17,2006