HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN FEB 10 2009 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 Tern,Ward III February 10, 2009 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 February 10,2009, 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 2-8/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Audwin Samuel gave the invocation. Councilmember Wright 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. Also present were Kyle Hayes,City Manager;Tyrone Cooper,City
Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
Recognition was given to Tina Broussard,City Clerk of the City of Beaumont,for completing
the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification on January 13, 2009, from the University of North
Texas.
Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the
conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 2-8/Consent Agenda.
T.C. Gibson 5115 Dawn Dr. Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding Item #8 on the Agenda: Mobile food unit establishments
Glenda Ardoin 1003 Lawhon Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding item #8 on the Agenda: Mobile food unit establishments
Minutes-February 10,2009
Sandra Womack 11310 Fairfield Beaumont TX
Spoke regrading item #8 on the Agenda: Mobile food unit establishments
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - February 3, 2009
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
A) Authorize the acquisition of property in the Van Wormer Addition for the Downtown Event
Center and Park Project - Resolution 09 - 039
B) Authorize the City Manager to increase the Proposed Surface Water Treatment Plant
Improvements Phase I Project for "extra work" - Resolution 09 - 040
C) Authorize the acceptance of a water line easement from Varitech Services-Resolution 09-
041
D) Approve a resolution adding three weeks of vacation days to the current accrual levels for the
full-time City Magistrates - Resolution 09 - 042
E) Authorize the participation of the City of Beaumont with other Entergy Texas, Inc.service area
cities to intervene in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission of Texas and the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the calendar year 2009 - Resolution 09 - 043
Councilmember Smith 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 a request for a specific use permit to allow for the temporary parking and hookup
of RV's in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 2350
North Major Drive.
Administration recommended denial.
Joe Self, representing the Jehovah's Witness Church, has applied for the specific use permit.
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The Beaumont Relief Center Oversight Group of the Jehovah's Witness Church is a temporary
relief effort working under the direction of the Texas Disaster Relief Committee of Jehovah's
Witness. This group has determined that there is an immediate need for assistance for
church members in repairing their homes after Hurricane Ike.
Most of the activity will occur on weekends and will primarily take place at the back of the
church. Activities will include the placement of the RV's,cooking for the volunteers, religious
services and an administrative office to coordinate the repair activities.
The parking of these RV's will be located on the property until June,2009. While the parking
of the trailers will be temporary,the church would like to permanently install the water,sanitary
sewer and electrical lines for the RV's.
At a Joint Public Hearing held January 26, 2009, the Planning Commission voted 3:3 for a
specific use permit to allow for the temporary parking and hookup of RV's in an RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 2350 North Major Drive
subject to the following conditions:
1. A 30' wide landscape strip or an 8' tall wood screening fence and a 10' wide
landscape strip shall be installed along the east (rear) property line.
2. The temporary parking and hookup of recreational vehicles shall be limited to
emergency relief efforts and shall not extend beyond June 30, 2009.
3. No storage of building materials.
4. All food trailers and storage subject to approval of the Health Department.
5. All fuel tanks subject to approval of Fire Marshal.
6. No tents will be allowed.
7. No more than 10 recreational vehicles will be allowed.
Councilmember Beaulieu moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE TEMPORARY PARKING AND HOOKUP OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN AN RM-H
(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING - HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2350 NORTH MAJOR DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS.
Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION DENIED
2. Consider approving an ordinance calling the General Election for May 9, 2009 to elect a
Mayor,two(2)Councilmembers-At-Large,one(1)Councilmember each for Ward I,Ward I[,
Ward III and Ward IV; and approving a Runoff Election if necessary.
Administration recommended approval of the ordinance.
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The City Charter dictates that all elected officials shall be elected on a regular election day
established by the Election Code of the State of Texas. The City of Beaumont has
established the second Saturday of May to conduct this election, and will conduct a joint
election with the Beaumont Independent School District and the Port of Beaumont. The City
of Beaumont will elect a Mayor, two (2) Councilmembers-At-Large, four Ward
Councilmembers(one each for Wards I, II, III and IV). The Beaumont Independent School
District will elect three(3)Trustees(one each for Districts 4,6 and 7). The Port of Beaumont
will elect a Port Commissioner for Wards I and Wards III.
Estimated expense to conduct an election is estimated at$102,000,with each entity paying
a proportionate share of said expenses.
Mayor Pro Tern Samuel made a motion tO ADOPTAN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 9T"
OF MAY,2009 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR, FOUR(4)COUNCILMEMBERS(WARD I,
11, III AND IV) AND TWO (2) COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE; DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES AND
APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR SUCH ELECTION; DIRECTING THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF
SUCH ELECTION;PROVIDING FOR A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT AND PORT OF BEAUMONT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 09 - 005
3. Consider approving a one (1) year contract for various types of pipe fittings for use by the
Water Utilities Department.
Administration recommended the award of a contract to various vendors at the unit costs
reflected in the attached bid tabulation. The estimated total annual expenditure is
$598,583.60.
Bids were requested for an annual contract for couplings, brass fittings, plastic tubing and
otherwater related materials forthe use of the Water Utilities Department. The materials are
used in the repair of existing water lines, installation of new water service lines, and in the
maintenance of existing water mains and meters.
Funds are available in the Water Utilities Department's operating budget.
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Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION THAT THE BIDS FORA ONE(1)
YEAR CONTRACT FOR PURCHASING COUPLINGS, BRASS FITTINGS, PLASTIC TUBING AND OTHER
WATER-RELATED MATERIALS BY THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL
CONTRACT EXPENDITURE OF $598,583.60 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT.
Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU,WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 09 - 044
4. Consider approving a contract for the purchase of Sodium Hydroxide for use by the Water
Utilities Department.
Administration recommended the award of a contract to Thatcher Company of Salt Lake City,
Utah, in the amount of$383,500.
Bids were requested for a six(6)month contract to supply Sodium Hydroxide for use by the
Water Utilities Department to purify the City's water supply. The previous vendor was Simply
Aquatics of Kirbyville, Texas, at a price of$995 per dry ton. The Water Utilities Department
expects to purchase five hundred (500) dry tons during the six (6) month contract.
Funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Utilities Department's operating budget.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED
BY THATCHER COMPANY OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, FOR THE PURCHASE OF 500 DRY TONS OF
SODIUM HYDROXIDE AT THE FIXED UNIT RATE OF $767 PER DRY TON FOR A TOTAL COST OF
$383,500 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 09 - 045
5. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Sanitary Sewer System
Improvements 60-Inch Trunk Outfall Rehabilitation Phase I Project.
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Administration recommended approval of a contract with Huff&Mitchell, Inc.,Cypress,Texas,
in the amount of$576,354.00.The Sanitary Sewer System Improvements 60-Inch Trunk Outfall
Rehabilitation Phase I Project will install approximately 1,150 linear feet of 54" Hobas pipe,
remove and replace one manhole,furnish and install two manholes, including cleaning and
televising the existing 60-inch reinforced concrete pipe before construction and televise the
new pipe after installation.
The MBE participation will be with Choctaw Pipe and Equipment, Inc. of Houston, Texas for
$232,254.00, which represents 40.30 percent of the total bid.
The existing sanitary sewer line is located on Lafin Road and was installed in 1953. The
existing line has deteriorated and requires major rehabilitation.
Funds for the project are available in the Capital Program.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED
BY HUFF & MITCHELL, INC., OF CYPRESS, TEXAS, FOR A CONTRACT FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 60-INCH TRUNK OUTFALL REHABILITATION PHASE I PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $567,354.00 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Smith
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 09 - 046
6. Consider approving the purchase of a grappler truck for use by the Solid Waste Division.
Administration recommended approval of the purchase from Chastang's Bayou City Autocar
of Houston, Texas in the amount of$208,983.
Pricing for the grappler truck is obtained through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing
Program. Buyboard is a cooperative purchasing association which provides cities and
political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume prices.
BuyBoard complies with the State of Texas procurement statutes. The purchase price of
$208,983 includes the BuyBoard administrative fee of$400.
This grappler truck will be used by Solid Waste for heavy trash,debris and large tree removal.
This grappler truck will be replacing unit 3266, which is a 1997 model with 84,000 miles.
Delivery is estimated at one hundred eighty (180) to two hundred ten (210) days.
Funds are budgeted in the Solid Waste Fund.
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Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF A GRAPPLER TRUCK FROM CHASTANG'S BAYOU CITY
AUTOCAR OF HOUSTON,TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF$208,983 THROUGH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION
OF SCHOOL BOARDS(TASB)BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR USE BY THE
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 09 - 047
7. Consider approving the purchase of a motor grader for use by the Streets and Drainage
Division.
Administration recommended approval ofthe purchase from Waukesha Pearce Industries Inc.
of Houston, Texas in the amount of$163,159.
Pricing for the motor grader is obtained through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing
Program. BuyBoard is a cooperative purchasing association which provides cities and
political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing.
BuyBoard complies with State of Texas procurement statutes.
This motor grader will be used by Streets and Drainage to grade road base before oil and
asphalt is applied.
Delivery is estimated at thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
Funds are budgeted in the Capital Reserve Fund.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THATTHE CITYCOUNCIL
HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF A MOTOR GRADER FROM WAUKESHA PEARCE INC. OF
HOUSTON,TEXAS,IN THE AMOUNT OF$163,159 THROUGH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL
BOARDS(TASB)BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Beaulieu
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 09 - 048
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WORKSESSION
Review and discuss recommended changes to the regulations relating to mobile food
unit establishments.
Ingrid Holmes, Public Health Director,discussed proposed changes in regards to the
mobile food unit establishments. The changes discussed would be that mobile food
units would be required to purchase a yearly mobile food permit in order to assure that
all compliance requirements were met. The cost of the yearly permit would be
$192.50. Mobil food units would also be required to purchase a "Food Sale Permit"
for each use and would be good for only seventy-two (72) hour period and would be
limited to two (2)times per month. Ingrid also discussed that the mobile food units
would have to be easily identified to every passerby by having the name of the
business prominently painted on at least two sides of the unit. Other topics discussed
included the water system, waste retention, commissary, service area, restroom
facilities and potentially hazardous foods.
8. Consider amending Section 11-1.1 of the Code of Ordinances relating to regulations for
mobile food unit establishments.
Administration recommended amending Section 11-1.1 of the Code of Ordinances.
On December 16, 2008, City Council approved a three (3) month moratorium that would
discontinue the issuance of permits for mobile food unit establishments so that permit
requirements could be reviewed.
The Health Department issues permits that allow for the sale of food items. There are five(5)
types of permits issued with specific requirements for each:
• Permanent Food Establishments- must meet Health Department guidelines
relating to water,sanitation,equipment as well as those guidelines established
by the Fire, Community Development and Water Departments. The cost of
each permit is determined by the seating capacity.
• Mobile Food Unit Establishments- must meet Health Department guidelines
relating to water systems, water retention, commissaries, service areas,
restroom facilities and the serving of potentially hazardous foods. (requirements
prior to moratorium). The cost of each is $192.50. This permit prior to the
moratorium was effective for 365 days per year. Additionally, they were able
to operate at all times.
• Seasonal Permit-operates more than fifteen (15) consecutive days but less
than one hundred twenty-one (121)consecutive days within a three hundred
sixty-five (365) day period beginning January 1s' of each year. The cost is
$82.50.
• Temporary Food Establishment - must meet minimum health regulations
relating to sanitation. A temporary permit may only be issued to a person,firm
or corporation four(4)times per year. There must be at least a thirty(30)day
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time period between each consecutive issuance of such a permit. The cost of
this type of permit is $33.
• Special Event Permit-is a temporary permit which consists of more than five
(5) booths, and is sponsored by an organization in connection with a single
group event. This includes but is not limited to fairs, carnivals, food festivals
and similar events. The cost is $220 per day.
After reviewing each type of permit, staff recommends changes to the mobile food
establishment permit.
Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE I, SECTION 11-1.1, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE MOBILE FOOD UNIT OPERATORS SHOW THEY HAVE
PERMISSION BY PRESENTING AN AFFIDAVIT, HAVE PERMISSION TO BE ON THE LOCATION WHERE
THEY ARE, HAVE THE ABILITY TO USE THE RESTROOM ON THE PREMISES, THAT STAFF SUBMIT A
WRITTEN REPORT TO COUNCIL ON HOW THE MOBILE FOOD UNITS ARE PROGRESSING IN THIRTY
(30)DAYS,AND TO LIFT THE MORATORIUM ON MOBILE FOOD UNIT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
BEAULIEU, WRIGHT, PATE AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 09 - 006
WORKSESSION
Review and discuss the operations of the Beaumont Municipal Transit System
Tom Warner, Public Works Director, discussed the operations of the Beaumont
Municipal Transit System. Mr. Warner stated that the transit is an ADA
Paratransit/Special Transit Service, this service has nine (9) routes with a total of
twelve(12) buses, this service is door to door service, with five (5)paratransit vans.
Mr. Warner also discussed other topics including eligibility, level of service, what is
required and provided, the response time comparable to a fixed route, comparable
fares, requests that are met for any trip purpose, comparable days and hours of
service, and that there is no limit service availability because of capacity constraints,
he also commented on the revenue sources for 2008 and 2009.
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Review and discuss proposed Water and Wastewater Rates for apartments and
mobile homes
Hani Tohme, Water Utilities Director, discussed the water and wastewater rates for
apartments and mobile homes. The rate history for apartments and mobile homes
were discussed prior to 1988, a comparison was shown to council between 1987 to
2008 as to the increase yearly. The number of apartment units also increased from
2004 to 2008 by 1,771. The proposed rates for apartments and mobile homes would
be to apply residential rates to each unit,apply minimum usage fees per unit based on
cost of(5/8")meter. The first 1,000 gallons per unit would be at no cost,which would
be a $5.43 savings per month, the total additional cost per unit would be $8.38. Dr.
Tohme also indicated that billing for apartment units and mobile homes should be the
same as residential dwellings. The average revenue increase per unit, per month
would be$7.69 and the projected total revenue increase per year would$1,098,326.
Review and discuss regulations relating to oil and gas drilling in the City of Beaumont
Chris Boone, Community Development Director,discussed the drilling and production
permits within the City of Beaumont, he briefly went through the drilling process. Once
a sight is selected for process the sight would have to prepped,the drilling can last up
to 30 days with a 24 hour operation. There are concerns regarding air and water
quality, noise,vibration, light and glare. Guidelines were discussed that are already in
the ordinance, but the concern is whether the guidelines are enough. The required set-
back was discussed as well as the buffer. The proposal was to maintain the existing
300 ft. setback, require the specific use permit be recommended by the planning
commission and granted by City Council prior to any future drilling. It will allow a site
by site review, allows notification of neighbors and allows continuity of existing sites.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - THANKED STAFF FOR PREPARATION OF THE
WORKSESSIONS, THANKED CEDRIC ROBERTSON, WITH
BEAUMONT TRANSIT, WHO HELPED WITH LEADERSHIP
BEAUMONT
MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMMENTED ON THE HONORING OF MAURINE GRAY AT THE
LITERACY DEPOT,THE LITERACY DEPOT WILL BE RENAMED
THE MAURINE GRAY LITERACY DEPOT, ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO ATTEND, THE EVENT WILL BE AT 5:00 P.M,
FEBRUARY 10, 2009 AT THE LITERACY DEPOT, 1205
FRANKLIN
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- ANNOUNCED THE MARDI GRAS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS ON
FEBRUARY 12, 2009, 10:00 A.M., TO 2:00 P.M.,
BEAUMONT CIVIC CENTER, INVITED EVERYONE TO COME
OUT AND CELEBRATE, THANKED STAFF FOR THE
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WORKSESSIONS, COMMENTED ON THE RESTORATION OF
THE KYLE BUILDING LOCATED DOWNTOWN, ANNOUNCED
THAT FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH,ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO VISIT THE LIBRARY AND LEARN ABOUT
INVENTIONS BY AFRICAN AMERICANS
COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - NONE
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - NONE
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
A. T. Merryman 960 Greenmeadow Beaumont TX
Commented on a disagreement with the City of Beaumont on a water irrigation system with
the Townhouse Association in which he lives
Melody Chappell 4690 Prairie Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding banning livestock from the business premises at 1600 S.23rd St,
a petition was also presented to Council from the residents of the South 23rd Street
Neighborhood that support the banning of the livestock
Susan King 9795 Shepherd Beaumont TX
Complained about a problem with the City pound regarding loose pit bulls in the Amelia area,
asked if she is allowed to use a stun gun since she cannot use a fire arm in the city limits for
protection from these vicious dogs
Joe Ryan 1805 West Virginia Beaumont TX
Commented on the drilling on Virginia St.,there are concerns regarding safety of flooding,gas
issues, and also that there is a school zone a half mile from the drilling area
Terrell Chatman 1895 Tulane Beaumont TX
Informed council on the faith based organization that he is a part of,discussed the focus of the
organization and also what they have accomplished thus far
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Joe Lewis P.O. Box 62 Beaumont TX
Commented on the mobile food vendors, and the fact that he has been to council on several
occasions requesting that council do something regarding delapidate structures, nothing was
ever done or discussed, asked that council give everyone the same consideration when a
complaint is launched just as a complaint was launched regarding the mobile food units
Dwaine Augustine 4630 Roberts Ave. Beaumont TX
Spoke on behalf of the S. 23`d Neighborhood Association and the ban on livestock, also
asked that council consider in a formal fashion through city regulation, a way to address the
issue of livestock, not just for their neighborhood but for the City overall
Bruce Hoffer 2372 Calder Beaumont TX
Commented on the mobile food units, also announced the youth soccer club has started
spring registration and the adult soccer teams will start playing on March 1, 2009
Mayra Garza 7616 Greenmeadow Port Arthur, TX
Addressed the mobile food unit, asked that council look at the days they would like mobile
food units to work as well as the hours and time
Open session of meeting recessed at 4:05 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.074 of the Government Code:
City Magistrate Craig Lively
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
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