HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN OCT 09 2007 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
W.L. Pate, Jr., At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Williams-Wright, At-Large
Dr. Alan B. Coleman, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nancy Beaulieu, Ward II
Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tem,Ward III October 9, 2007 Jamie Smith, Ward IV
Tyrone E-. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tina Broussard, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on October9,2007 atthe
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 1-9/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Wanda Bess of McCabe Roberts Avenue United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
Councilmember Beaulieu led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City
Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Samuel, Councilmembers Coleman,
Beaulieu, Wright, Pate and Smith. Absent: Kyles Hayes, City Manager. Also present were Tyrone
Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"Domestic Violence Awareness Month" - October, 2004 - Proclamation read by
Councilmember Wright; accepted by Misty Craver, Jefferson County Victims Assistance
Center
"National 4-H Week" - October 4 - 7, 2007 - Proclamation read by Councilmember W.L.
Pate ; accepted by the 4-H Youth
"YMBL South Texas State Fair Days"-October 11-21, 2007-Proclamation read by Mayor
Ames; accepted by Don Thompson and members of the YMBL
Public; Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-9/Consent Agenda.
Lynn Castle 500 Main Street Beaumont TX
Item #4 - Request that Council approve the one year contract with the Art Museum of
Southeast Texas
Minutes-October 9,2007
Tom Bell 105522"d Street Beaumont TX
Item #5 - Request that Council approve the one year contract with Beaumont Main Street
Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding the Executive Session to be held at the
conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - Minutes of October 2, 2007
Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 07- 310
Allen Perkins would be appointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The term
would commence October 9,2007 and expire October 8, 2009. (Councilmember W. L. Pate,
Jr.)
Wayne Dasilva would be appointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The term
would commence October 9, 2007 and expire October 8, 2009. (Councilmember W. L. Pate,
Jr.)
Antoinette Hardy would be reappointed to the Civil Service Commission. The current term
would expire October 4, 2010. (Kyle Hayes, City Manager)
Pauline Mouton would be appointed as Vice Chairman of the Martin Luther King,Jr. Parkway
Commission. The term would commence October 9, 2007 and expire October 8, 2008.
(Mayor Becky Ames)
David Robinson would be reappointed to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Commission.
The current term would expire November 27, 2008. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Dr.Ware Petznick would be reappointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The current
term would expire September 9, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Dale Hallmark would be reappointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The current term
would expire August 18, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames)
A) Approve a Change Order for the 911 Operations Center - Resolution 07- 311
B) Authorize the acquisition of four(4)properties in the Van Wormer Addition for the Downtown
Event Center and Lake Park - Resolution 07- 312
C) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the installation, maintenance and
replacement of the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge signs - Resolution 07- 313
D) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Named Marker or Memorial Marker Highway Sign
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Resolution 07- 314
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E) Approve the waiver of penalty and interest on one tax account processed by the Jefferson
County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office - Resolution 07- 315
F) Approve acceptance of a Loan Star Libraries grant from the Texas State Library -
Resolution 07- 316
G) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to continue funding for
services of a medical consultant to the Tuberculosis Elimination Division - Resolution 07-
317
H) Authorize the acceptance of two(2)exclusive water line easements for fire hydrants located
at Interstate 10 and Cardinal Drive - Resolution 07- 318
Mayor Pro Tern Samuel made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Geophysical Option
Agreement, Geophysical Option Agreement and a Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease for 500 acres
of land, Tyrrell Park, in the Samuel Stivers Survey.
Administration recommended Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum
of Geophysical Option Agreement, Geophysical Option Agreement and a Oil, Gas and
Mineral Lease with Samson Lone Star, LLC. of Tulsa Oklahoma,for 500 acres of land,Tyrrell
Park, in the Samuel Stivers Survey.
Samson Lone Star, LLC. is planning to conduct a seismic survey project that includes the
property on which Tyrrell Park is located. The Memorandum of Geophysical Option
Agreement will serve to evidence the existence of an Oil and Gas Lease and is recorded in
lieu of filing the Oil and Gas Lease for record in the Official Records of Jefferson County. The
Memorandum is filed so as to avoid unduly encumbering such records and to give notice to
third parties dealing with Lessor or Lessee or with the leased lands.
The Geophysical Option Agreement is for a term of eighteen months with a $350 per net
mineral acre bonus, if the lease is exercised, and a rental payment of$100 per net mineral
acre. Additionally, if any oil and condensate or other liquid hydrocarbons produces at the well
or at an oil and gas separator the City will receive a twenty-five(25)percent royalty payment.
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As a condition of the transfer of the property and mineral rights to the City, from the W.C.
Tyrrell Trust, any revenue received from oil, gas and mineral leases within the boundaries of
the park must dedicated equally to the maintenance, repair, or improvement of Tyrrell Park
and the Tyrrell Historical Library. The application of such revenue will be in addition and not
in lieu of the amounts normally budgeted by the City for maintenance, repair or improvement
of these two facilities.
Submitted with the leases was a bank draft in the amount of$50,000 for the rental payment.
If the lease is exercised the City will receive and additional payment of $175,000.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF GEOPHYSICAL OPTION
AGREEMENT,A GEOPHYSICAL OPTION AGREEMENT AND AN OIL,GAS AND MINERAL LEASE, WITH
SAMSON LONE STAR, LLC, OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA, FOR 500 ACRES OF LAND,TYRRELL PARK, IN
THE SAMUEL STIVERS SURVEY. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 319
2. Consider approving a contract for the Cathedral Square Brick Pavers Sidewalk Project
located at Neches Street, Wall Street and Forsythe Street.
Administration recommended awarding the contract for the Cathedral Square Brick Pavers
Sidewalk Project(Neches Street,Wall Street and Forsythe Street)to Brystar Contracting in
the amount $355,049.00.
On September 27, 2007, the City of Beaumont received two (2) bids for the Cathedral
Square Brick Pavers Sidewalk Project(Neches Street,Wall Street and Forsythe Street). The
lowest bid was submitted by Brystar Contracting in the amount of $355,049.00. The
estimated cost of the project prior to receipt of the bid was $350,000.00.
The MBE goal will be met through subcontracts with Wholesale Electric, Crabtree Barricade,
All American Construction Supply and Rural Pipe and Supply in the amount of$58,000.00
representing 16.35% of the contract amount.
Funds are available through the Capital Program.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED
BY BRYSTAR CONTRACTING OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR A CONTRACT FOR THE CATHEDRAL
SQUARE BRICK PAVERS SIDEWALK PROJECT (NECHES STREET, WALL STREET AND FORSYTHE
STREET) IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,049.00 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT.
Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, PATE, AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 327
3. Consider approving a resolution accepting an easement from Drainage District No. 6 for the
Gulf Terrace Detention Facility Hike and Bike Trail.
Administration recommended Council approve a resolution accepting an easement for
Drainage District No. 6 for the Gulf Terrace Detention Facility Hike and Bike Trail.
The proposed hike and bike trail will be constructed on the Drainage District No. 6 (DD#6)
Gulf Terrace Detention Facility located on Phelan Boulevard east of Keith Road. The
recreational trail will traverse around the detention facility on Phelan Boulevard, extend along
a drainage outfall easement and end at the drainage detention pond on Dishman Road. Total
length of the trail is approximately 2.5 miles. Parking facilities will be provided at the Phelan
Boulevard entrance to the trail.
The easement, which also includes the parking area, is required in order for the City to
construct and maintain the trail on DD#6 property.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE EASEMENT
CONVEYED BY JEFFERSON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 6 BE ACCEPTED FOR THE
AFORESTATED PURPOSE. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 325
4. Consider approving a one year contract with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas.
Administration recommended funding the Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET)
$188,000 for FY 2008 from Hotel Occupancy Tax and General Funds.
The City of Beaumont(City) and AMSET entered into a lease agreement on December 30,
1986 whereby the City and AMSET agreed to a 99-year lease on the land and building to be
used as an art museum. The City supports AMSET with annual allocations and garbage
removal. In return AMSET is open to the general public and strives to provide programs and
services to the entire community. Approximately 60,000 children and adults participate in Art
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Museum activities each year. The City may utilize a portion of its revenue derived from the
hotel-motel occupancy tax to promote the arts.
Funds are available in the FY 2008 budget with$63,000 funded through the Hotel Occupancy
Tax Fund and $125, 000 funded by the General Fund.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ART
MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS (AMSET) AND THE CITY OF BEAUMONT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$188,000 FOR FY 08. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 320
5. Consider approving a one year contract with the Southeast Texas Arts Council (SETAC).
Administration recommended funding the Southeast Texas Arts Council $105,000 for FY
2008 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
The City is entitled to utilize revenues derived from the hotel-motel occupancy tax to promote
the arts. The City contracts with SETAC to utilize 75%of its contract payment for production
of the magazine "Off Ramp" highlighting local events and "Tear Off' Attraction Maps for
distribution to hotels, as well as other programs and exhibitions that bring artists to the area
and promote the rich musical heritage of the area. The remaining 25% is used for operating
expenses.
Funds are available in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST
TEXAS ARTS COUNCIL (SETAC)AND THE CITY OF BEAUMONT IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000 FOR
FY 08. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 324
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6. Consider approving a one year contract with the Texas Energy Museum.
Administration recommended funding the Texas Energy Museum,$95,000,for FY 2008 form
the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
The City is entitled to utilize revenues derived from the hotel-motel occupancy tax for historic
preservation and the promotion of tourism. The Texas Energy Museum meets the above
criteria by highlighting the history, along with current developments, of the oil industry in the
Southeast Texas region.
Funds are available in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TEXAS
ENERGY MUSEUM AND THE CITY OF BEAUMONT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000 FOR FY 08.
Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 323
7. Consider approving a one year contract with BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street for downtown
economic development purposes.
Administration recommended funding BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street $75,000 for FY
2008 from the General Fund.
The Beaumont Main Street program has established a partnership between public and
private sectors that is dedicated to the revitalization of Beaumont's historic Central Business
District. The annual contribution from the City will be matched with other local funds and used
to promote downtown business development and retention.
Funds are available in the General Fund.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN BUILD, INC.,
AND THE CITY OF BEAUMONT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR FY 08. Councilmember Pate
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
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MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 321
8. Consider approving a one year contract with the Beaumont Heritage Society/John Jay French
Museum.
Administration recommended funding the Beaumont Heritage Society/John Jay French
Museum $ 47,000 for FY 2008 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
The City is entitled to utilize revenues derived from the hotel-motel occupancy tax for historic
preservation and the promotion of tourism.
John J. French, an early settler in Beaumont, built the Greek Revival home which has been
faithfully restored;the home contains furniture and fixtures from the mid 19th century and is a
tourist attraction for our city.
Funds are available in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BEAUMONT
HERITAGE SOCIETY/JOHN JAY FRENCH MUSEUM AND THE CITY OF BEAUMONT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$47,000 FOR FY 08. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 322
9. Consider approving a payment to Advanced Systems Alarm Services for the fire alarm
system in the Julie Rogers Theatre.
Administration recommended approval of a payment to Advanced Systems Alarm Services
in the amount of$55,207.50.
The fire alarm system in the Julie Rogers Theatre was damaged by Hurricane Rita and the
subsequent remediation. The system's components had to be replaced during the Theatre's
renovation. The extensive fire alarm system was originally installed in 2003 at a cost of
$75,000.
The City currently has a contract with Advanced Systems Alarm Services for alarm monitoring
and repair service. The hourly labor contract price is $65.00 per hour. The final cost of
repairs including new components requires Council approval for payment.
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Funds forth is payment are included in the insurance settlement for the Julie Rogers Theatre.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY APPROVES THE PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF$55,207.50 TO ADVANCED
SYSTEMS ALARM SERVICES FOR THE REPAIR TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN THE JULIE ROGERS
THEATRE. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 07- 326
PUBLIC HEARING: Receive comments and requests relating to six month extensions for
occupying FEMA or travel trailers.
Public hearing convened at 2:05 p.m.
Geraldine Jenkins Cooper 3235 Waverly St. Beaumont TX
Requested a six month extension
Leo Boudreaux 6035 Fannett Rd. Beaumont TX
Requested a six month extension
Public hearing closed at 2:07 p.m.
10. Consider approving an ordinance allowing for a six month extension for occupying a FEMA
ortravel trailer at 3235 Waverly, 2280 Blanchette,4220 Usan, 6035 Fannett, 2915 Edmonds
and denying an extension at 9750 Faggard,4189 Sullivan, 3415 Washington, 1345 Emma,
7090 Phelan
Administration recommended the following approvals and denials for a six month extension
for occupying a FEMA or travel trailer:
Approvals Denials
3235 Waverly Geraldine Cooper 3415 Washington Elwood Nixon
4220 Usan Mary Williams 1345 Emma Joe Mikesic
6035 Fannett Leo Boudreaux 7090 Phelan Wesley Owens
2915 Edmonds Marie Wiltz
9750 Faggard Tonia Champagne
4189 Sullivan Angela Howard
2280 Blanchette Roberto Torres
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On August 21, 2007, City Council approved an ordinance allowing any homeowner that
needs to occupy a travel trailer while Hurricane Rita repairs are being made to their home can
do so until October 20, 2007. Anyone needing additional time to repair or rebuild their homes
must apply to City Council for a six month extension.
In determining eligibility for a six month extension, an applicant must prove one of three
criteria:
1. Actively working on home
2. Applied for Disaster Recovery
3. In litigation with insurance carrier.
The Planning Manager recommended approval of the seven listed based upon the fact that
each one met at least one of the three criteria. The Planning Manager recommended denial
of Elwood Nixon's request because his house was remodeled by the Rita Recovery Program;
Joe Mikesic's request because he applied for and did not qualify for the Hurricane Rita
Disaster Recovery Program; and Wesley Owens' request because he did not qualify for Red
Cross funding.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
EXTENDING FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS THE PARKING, USE AND OCCUPANCY OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES OR TRAVEL TRAILERS AS TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS ON
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3235 WAVERLY, 4220 USAN, 6035 FANNETT, 2915
EDMONDS, 9750 FAGGARD, 4189 SULLIVAN AND 2280 BLANCHETTE DURING THE PERIOD OF
REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION OF DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY HURRICANE RITA AND
DENYING SAID EXTENSION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3415 WASHINGTON, 1345 EMMA AND
7090 PHELAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember
Beaulieu seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 07- 106
COMMENTS
Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN- COMMENTED THAT HE ATTENDED THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION MEETING THANKED THE CITIZENS FOR THEIR
PARTICIPATION,THANKED YMBL WISHED THEM LUCK AND
ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND THE STATE FAIR
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COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND THE STATE FAIR,
CONGRATULATED THE YOUNG LADIES WITH THE 4-H GROUP,
SUGGESTED TO COUNCIL AND STAFF THAT THEY INVITE THE
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
REGARDING THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE LOCAL RULES
OF THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL COURT
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - COMMENTED ON THE OPENING OF THE CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU CENTER
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO VISIT THE NEW CONVENTION
AND VISITORS BUREAU AT 500 WILLOW ST., ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO ATTEND THE YMBL STATE FAIR, ALSO
ANNOUNCED THAT GIRLS HAVEN WILL BE CELEBRATING
THEIR 13TH ANNUAL GUMBO COOK OFF ON SATURDAY
OCTOBER 13, 2007
MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - ATTENDED THE GUMBO COOK OFF AT BLESSED
SACRAMENT CHURCH ON SATURDAY, ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO ATTEND THE YMBL STATE FAIR, ALSO
FAREWELL TO MAX DUPLANT
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - STATED THAT THE ARTS, HISTORIC AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS RENDER ATREMENDOUS SERVICE
TO OUR CITY AND COMMENDED THEM IN ADDITION TO THE
MONEY THAT THE CITY HAS BUDGETED THEM
CITY MANAGER HAYES - ABSENT
MAYOR AMES - STATED THAT THE CITY IS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO FUND SO
MANY PROGRAMS THROUGH THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
FUND,COMMENTED ON THE NEW CONVENTION AND VISITORS
BUREAU AS WELL AS THE GREAT LOCATION, ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO SUPPORT THE YMBL STATE FAIR,
FAREWELL TO MAX DUPLANT
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Brenda Gilbert 10745 Johnson Road Beaumont TX
Asked questions regarding the Gilbert Building
Open session of meeting recessed at 2:18 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Claim of Louis Bryant a/n/f of Precious Bryant, a minor
Claim of April Harrison a/n/f of Aaron Harrison, a minor
Claim of Toby Springer
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
Audio tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
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