HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 02 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 Tem, Ward III May 2, 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 May 2, 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 1-2/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Goodson called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Martin Viator of the Friendship 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 Beaulieu, Ames and Patterson.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Samuel, Councilmembers Smith and Cokinos. Also present were Kyle
Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"National Foster Care Month in Beaumont" - May 2006 - Proclamation read by
Councilmember Patterson; accepted by representatives from Therapeutic Family Life,
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services and Buckner Children & Family
Services
"Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in Beaumont" - May 2006 - Proclamation
read by Councilmember Beaulieu; accepted by David Die, Texas Motorcycle Road riders
Association
"National Transportation Week in Beaumont" - May 14 - 20, 2006 - Proclamation read
by Mayor Goodson; accepted by Representatives from the Sabine Transportation Club,
Inc.
"YMBL Rodeo Week in Beaumont" - April 30 - May 6, 2006 - Proclamation read by
Councilmember Ames; accepted by Harvey Hernial, Chairman of the 2006 YMBL
Championship Rodeo and Paul Helegda, President of YMBL
Minutes-May 1,2006
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-2/Consent Agenda.
Alan Goodman 1300 Capitol Drive Oconomowac WI 53066
Item #2 - Wants to continue to remain on bid list for future projects
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - Minutes of April 25, 2006
Confirmation of committee appointments
Barbara White was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The term
will commence May 2, 2006 and expire May 1, 2008. (Councilmember Bobbie J.
Patterson) - Resolution 06-124
A) Authorize the City Manager to join with Jefferson County in requesting the Governor of
Texas to submit a formal request for Justice Byrne grant funds from the Department of
Defense for the purpose of upgrading the current radio communications system to allow
for regional interoperability - Resolution 06-125
B) Approve a contract for the purchase of automotive batteries for use in the Fleet
Management Division - Resolution 06-126
C) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Jefferson County
and the City of Beaumont for use of County equipment for the Beaumont Independent
School District (BISD) Trustee Election - Resolution 06-127
Councilmember Ames made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU, AMES AND
PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a bid for repairs to the Tyrrell Historical Library - Resolution
06-128
Administration recommended the award of a bid for furnishing all labor, equipment,
materials and supplies necessary to repair damage sustained at the Tyrrell
Historical Library from Hurricane Rita to H.B. Neild & Sons, Inc. in the amount of
$351,300.
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Repairs include replacement of damaged roof tiles, repair and replacement of
copper attic ventilation louvers, replacement of sheetrock and plaster, interiorceiling
replacement in various rooms and offices, repainting, light fixture repair and
replacement, floor tile replacement and stained glass window repair and
replacement. Milton Bell Architects developed the Scope of Work forthe restoration
repairs.
Alternate No. 1 includes the repair and replacement of damaged wood sashes in
four stained glass windows that were not damaged by Hurricane Rita.
Approved subcontractors were identified in the bid specifications for the stained
glass window restoration and the artificial slate shingles. H.B. Neild & Sons has
agreed to use the approved subcontractors for the specified work.
Work will be completed within ninety (90) calendar days.
This claim has been filed with the property insurance carrier for reimbursement.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-128 THAT THE
BID SUBMITTED BY H. B. NEILD & SONS, INC., BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR FURNISHING ALL
LABOR, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO REPAIR DAMAGE
SUSTAINED TO THE TYRRELL HISTORICAL LIBRARY FROM HURRICANE RITA IN THE AMOUNT
OF $351,300 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Ames
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU, AMES AND
PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
2. Consider approving a bid for the purchase of one (1) pneumatic pipe bursting unit
for use in the Water Department - Resolution 06-129
Administration recommended award of a bid for the purchase of one (1) pneumatic
pipe bursting unit to T. T. Technologies, Inc. in the amount of$56,197.38.
Bids were requested for one (1) pneumatic pipe bursting unit for use by the Water
Utilities Department in the rehabilitation of failing sewer lines. This unit will be used
for replacing pipe of up to twelve inches in diameter. The unit will complement two
(2) Grundocrack pipe bursting machines currently owned and operated by the City.
The specified bursting unit allows for the insertion of pipe of equal size or larger
than that being replaced while simultaneously bursting the failed pipe. The bursting
method is significantly faster than sliplining in replacing failed sewer lines, resulting
in enhanced productivity and significant labor savings.
The bids received were as follows:
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Vendor Model Bid Delivery Bid Amount
Earth Tool Company, L.L.C. Hammerhead Mole 30 Days $29,825.79
Oconomowac, Wisconsin
T.T. Technologies, Inc. Grundocrack Hercules 5-7 Days $56,197.38
Aurora, IL
The apparent low bidder, Earth Tool Company, took exception to several technical
specification items. The most critical of the exceptions include an undersized
hammer head (8" rather than 8.5" specified, thus delivers less bursting force), lack
of a rear flair design (vendor quoted front flair design,which increases the risk of the
bursting unit disengaging from the pipe during the bursting process), a hammer
stroke speed of 223 strokes per minute rather than the 340 strokes per minute
specified (reducing bursting unit efficiency). Additionally, purchase of the unit would
allow for common parts usage between existing and new pipe bursting equipment,
and familiarity with machine operation by Water personnel.
The City has purchased two(2)TT Technologies units previously: a comparable 8.5
inch diameter bursting unit in February,2000 for$66,394.81 (production efficiencies
and market forces have dictated the price reduction, despite significant increases
in steel prices); and a 14" inch diameter bursting unit in May, 2001 for $133,354.
The units have been utilized for the bursting and replacement of approximately
44,200 feet of pipe since the time of purchase, and have not been out of service for
any reason other than routine maintenance by Water Utilities personnel.
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the Water Utilities Fund.
Councilmember Patterson made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-129 THATTHE
BID SUBMITTED BY T.T. TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AUROR, ILLINOIS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$56,197.38 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE(1)PNEUMATIC PIPE BURSTING UNIT FOR USE BY
THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT.
Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, COUNCILMEMBERS BEAULIEU, AMES AND
PATTERSON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
WORK SESSION
Discuss the possibility of the City of Beaumont managing and operating the
Jefferson Theater
Worksession was opened at 2:00 p.m. by City Manager Hayes. No Citizens Comments
were made. A question and answer session followed allowing for additional input of
information and concerns.
Worksession was closed at 2:25 p.m. with Council declaring an interest in further review
of the Jefferson Theater. This item will be on a future agenda.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - VERY PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO DELIVER A PROCLAMATION
IN HONOR OF BEAUMONT CHARTER SCHOOL; VERY
IMPRESSED WITH THE STUDENTS AND DELIGHTED TO BE
THERE
COUNCILMEMBER AMES - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON - NONE
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR GOODSON - A REMINDER OF EVENTS THIS WEEK WHICH INCLUDE
LOBSTERFEST, YMBL RODEO, LOW INCOME HOUSING
SUMMIT,LEADERSHIP BEAUMONT GRADUATION CEREMONY,
BOYS HAVEN CRAWFISH FESTIVAL; PLEASED TO
REPRESENT THE CITY AT THE SOUTHERN MUNICIPAL
CONFERENCE IN CHARLESTON, SC; ANNOUNCED THAT AT
2:00 P.M. TODAY THERE WAS A PRESS CONFERENCE AT
FORD PARK TO ANNOUNCE THAT SENATOR KAY BAILEY
HUTCHINSON INTRODUCED AN AMENDMENT WHICH WAS
ACCEPTED TO THE EMERGENCY HURRICANE
SUPPLEMENTAL BILL WHICH RAISES THE FEDERAL
REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR HURRICANE RITA DAMAGE
CLAIMS IN TEXAS TO A 90%FEDERAL,10%STATE RATE AND
WILL BE IN THE FINAL BILL TO BE VOTED ON THIS WEEK
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Benny Mendoza 5655 S. Kenneth Beaumont TX
Need for replacement of street light on Wall and Orange Street; requested additional
center line street painting on College Street
Joe Lewis Box 62 Beaumont TX
Feels that the City should not take over the Jefferson Theatre, perhaps give them a
donation to help but not run the Jefferson Theatre
Jason Marshburn 7220 Bythewood Beaumont TX
Supported the Day Without Immigrants; would like to rename part of College Street to
honor this Latin community by honoring the late civic rights leader Cesar Chavez
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There being no Executive Session, Council adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Audio tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
Guy N. Goodson, Mayor MOM,t\11 '
Rose Ann Jones, TRMC U
City Clerk
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