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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAR 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 Tem,Ward III March 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 March 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 1-9/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Christopher Moody of First Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Ames led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Councilmembers Coleman, Beaulieu, Wright, Pate and Smith. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Samuel (arrived at 2:46 p.m.), Kyle Hayes, City Manager. Also present were Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions Presentation-Melanie Dishman and Sherry Pearce made a presentation on DOGTOBER Fest, the event will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009. Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-9/Consent Agenda. Don J. Dodd 1635 Weston Court Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Agenda item: #9, contract for the publication of a Regional Visitors Guide magazine CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - February 24, 2009 Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 09 - 064 Minutes-March 10,2009 Pat Avery would be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment(Zoning). The current term would expire January 6, 2011. (Mayor Becky Ames) Reverend Frank Alegria would be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The term would expire January 24, 2011. (Mayor Becky Ames) Kathleen L. Leaf would be reappointed to the Library Commission. The current term would expire February 15, 2011. (Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu) A) Approve a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in the Meadows Retirement Phase I Subdivision - Removed B) Approve a resolution to reinstate delinquent accounts previously written off-Resolution 09- 065 C) Approve the purchase of tractors for use by the Parks& Property Services Division and the Henry Homberg Golf Course - Resolution 09 - 066 D) Approve a contract for the purchase of phosphate water treatment compound for use by the Water Utilities Department - Resolution 09 - 067 E) Approve contracts for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for use by the Water Utilities Department - Resolution 09 - 068 F) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to extend an interlocal agreement with the Texas Youth Commission/Jefferson County State School - Resolution 09 - 069 Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving a bid for construction of the North End Community Center. Administration recommended the award of a bid to Bruce's General Construction of Beaumont, in the amount of$1,190,000. Page 2 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Bids were received on Thursday, February 26, 2009 for furnishing all materials, equipment, labor and supplies to construct a new community center on E. Lucas Dr. The new community center will be constructed east of the Elmo Willard Library. The new 3,500 sq. ft. community center, designed by Architectural Alliance, Inc., will be the same floor plan as the recently completed community centers at Central and Rogers Park. Variations in exterior and interior colors will give each community center its own identity. Both Central and Rogers Park community centers have a maximum capacity of 200. The existing parking lot at the library will be expanded for use by both library and community center patrons. Future plans for this site include the construction of a new fire station on Helbig, north of the library. The low bidder meeting specifications is Bruce's General Construction. Bruce's is a city certified minority business enterprise. Construction will begin in March and the center should be completed in approximately six (6) months. Funds for this project are available in the Capital Reserve Fund and Capital Program. Councilmember Coleman moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY BRUCE'S GENERAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF$1,190,000.00 FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL MATERIALS,EQUIPMENT,LABORAND SUPPLIES TO CONSTRUCT THE NORTH END COMMUNITY CENTER ON E. LUCAS DRIVE BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORAMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATEAND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 070 2. Consider approving the purchase of two(2)generators for use at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Administration recommended approval of the purchases from Mustang Cat of Houston,Texas in the amount of$772,045. Pricing for the generators 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 generators are 1.5 megawatt and 1.0 megawatt in size. These generators will provide a secondary power source required to process the sanitary sewer in case of power outages at the wastewater treatment facility. This will provide the citizens of Beaumont with uninterrupted sewer service. Page 3 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Funds are available in the Capital Program. Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) GENERATORS FOR USE AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM MUSTANG CAT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $772,045 THROUGH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORAMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATEAND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 071 3. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency Generators Project. Administration recommended approval of a contract with C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. of Houston in the amount of$1,205,679.00. A 1.5 megawatt generator and a 1.0 megawatt generator, purchased under a separate item,will be installed by C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. Additionally, the contractor will furnish and install two 750 kilowatt portable generators manufactured by Stewart and Stevenson for the Cattail Marsh Wetlands. The MBE participation will be with Energy Electric Co. of Houston, Texas for $266,415.00, which represents 22.10 percent of the total project. The generators will provide the secondary power required to process sanitary sewer in case of power outages at the wastewater treatment facility and hence provide customers with uninterrupted and adequate service while protecting public health and safety.Additionally,this projectwill provide auxiliary power thatwill satisfy proposed legislation regarding Wastewater facilities. This Contract is recommended for approval by the City Manager and the Water Utilities Director. Funds for the project are available in the Capital Program. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY C. F. MCDONALD ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF$1,205,679.00 FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EMERGENCY GENERATORS PROJECT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH Page 4 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 072 4. Consider approving a bid for renovations to Magnolia Pool. Administration recommended the award of a bid to Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. of Houston in the amount of $598,320. Two bids were received for renovations to Magnolia Pool. Renovations include replacing interior plaster service, coping, and tile, constructing an accessible zero depth entry and wading pool, upgrading filtration and pumping equipment, and installing new perimeter fencing. Magnolia Pool, constructed in 1982, is located on Gulf Street at Magnolia Park. The pool is approximately 6,552 sq.ft.with water depths from 3 ft.to 11 ft. Originally, staff proposed that the deep end of the pool be raised to a depth of 5 ft. but after concerns were raised by the American Red Cross swim instructors opposing the loss of the deep end for life saving training, it was decided to leave the deep end. After diving boards were removed several years ago, utilization of the deep end has been minimal. The renovation includes the installation of a double slide unit making the deep end usable and fun. Work is expected to begin by the end of March and be completed in June. Plans are to complete the project with as little interference with the summer time swim season. Funding for this project includes receivables from the sale of Fair Park and Pipkin Park totaling $524,500 and the Capital Reserve Fund. Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY PROGRESSIVE COMMERCIAL AQUATICS,INC.,IN THE AMOUNT OF$598,320.00 FOR RENOVATIONS TO MAGNOLIA POOL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORAMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 073 5. Consider approving a contract for replacing the City and Lotus Notes iSeries systems. Page 5 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Administration recommended the award of a contract to Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.from San Antonio, Texas. The City iSeries system was purchased in July 2003 and is primarily used by the city's financial applications. The Lotus Notes iSeries was purchased in September 2001 and runs the city's email system. Both iSeries are approaching the end of their support from IBM and need to be replaced. The new system will allow both the financial applications and Lotus Notes to run on a single iSeries server. This purchase is exempt from competitive bidding since Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc. currently has a contract with Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) which has been competitively bid through the State of Texas. COuncilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SIRIUS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS,INC.,OF SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS,FOR REPLACING THE CITY AND LOTUS NOTES ISERIES SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,770. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 074 6. Consider approving the purchase of a sewer cleaning truck for use by the Sewer Maintenance Division. Administration recommended approval of the purchase of a sewer cleaning truck from Texas Underground, Inc., of Houston, Texas in the amount of$162,216. Pricing for the sewer cleaning truck is obtained through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)Cooperative Purchasing Program. H-GAC is a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. H-GAC complies with the State of Texas procurement statutes. The sewer cleaning truck will be used for clearing sewer lines and utilizes a camera for detecting areas requiring repair or maintenance. This truck replaces unit 3261, a 1996 Ford with 68,491 miles. Unit 3261 will be disposed of according to the City's surplus equipment disposal policy. The basic warranty is one year on the vehicle,with an extended warranty of two years on the frame, John Deere engine and water pump, and ten years on the water tank. Texas Underground, Inc., will provide warranty service. Delivery is expected in sixty (60) days. Funds are budgeted in the Water Fund. Page 6 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION THATTHE CITY MANAGER BE, AND HE IS HEREBY, AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A SEWER CLEANING TRUCK FROM TEXAS UNDERGROUND, INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,216.00 THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR USE BY THE SEWER MAINTENANCE DIVISION. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORAMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATEAND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 075 7. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a joint election agreement for a general election for the City of Beaumont, Beaumont Independent School District, and the Port of Beaumont, for the conducting of a general election on Saturday, May 9, 2009, with a runoff election to be held in June, 2009, if necessary. Administration recommended authorizing the execution of a joint election agreement for a general election forthe City of Beaumont, Beaumont Independent School District,and the Port of Beaumont,for the conducting of a general election on Saturday, May 9,2009,with a runoff election to be held in June, 2009, if necessary. Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code provides, if the elections ordered by the authorities of two or more political subdivisions are to be held on the same day in all or part of the same territory,the governing bodies of the political subdivisions may enter into an agreement to hold the elections jointly in the election precincts that can be served by common polling places. The City of Beaumont, Beaumont Independent School District,and the Port of Beaumont will conduct elections on Saturday, May 9,2009. This action would authorize the City to hold the May 9th election jointly with the other entities and conduct a runoff if necessary in June,2009. Expenses of the joint election would be divided equally among the entities having the common election. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE PORT OF BEAUMONT FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 9,2009,WITH A RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD IN.TUNE, 2009, IF NECESSARY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORAMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE Page 7 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 076 8. Consider amending Ordinance No. 09-005, to change the polling location of Precinct 002, which is currently located at Smith Middle School,4415 Concord Road, to a new location at Eugene Field Elementary, 4315 Concord Road. Administration recommended amending Ordinance No. 09-005 to change the polling location of Precinct 002, which is currently located at Smith Middle School, 4415 Concord Road, to a new location, which would be Eugene Field Elementary, 4315 Concord Road. The Beaumont Independent School District gave approval to the City of Beaumont to utilize Smith Middle School for Precinct 002 voters on election day, May 9,2009. The school district recently contacted the City of Beaumont indicating that, Smith Middle School,which is under construction would not be ready for the May 9, 2009 election, therefore an alternative site needed to be found for the election. Eugene Field Elementary on Concord was chosen. Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 09-005,WHICH CALLED A GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE 9T" DAY OF MAY, 2009, TO AMEND THE PRECINCT 002 POLLING LOCATION. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 09 - 010 9. Consider approving a contract for the publication of a Regional Visitors Guide magazine. Administration recommended the award of a contract to The Beaumont Enterprise of Beaumont, Texas in the amount of $65,941. The Convention &Visitors Bureaus of Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Port Neches and Groves have collaborated to promote tourism in the area by developing the Regional Visitors Guide. The Guide is distributed throughout the state of Texas in an effort to promote tourism in Jefferson County. The 88-page visitors guide is a free publication,consisting of information on museums, attractions, lodging, dining, shopping and annual events in this area. Proposals were requested for publication of the 2009-2010 Regional Visitors Guide Magazine. Three (3) proposals were received and evaluated by criteria designed to determine the best value for this project. Page 8 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Funds are available from grant monies awarded by the Jefferson County Tourism Council with no matching requirements. COuncilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE FOR PUBLICATION OF A REGIONAL VISITORS GUIDE MAGAZINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,491. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,BEAULIEU,WRIGHT,PATE AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 077 10. PUBLIC HEARING: Dangerous Structures Public Hearing Open: 1:56 p.m. Public Comments were made by the following people who personally appeared and requested additional arrangements for their property. Joe Bleuel 925 Chatwood Beaumont TX Item: #1 215 East Alma Marua Jackson 4580 Cartwright St. Beaumont TX Item: #9 3222 Brandon and Garage Michael Goodall 1705 Burton Beaumont TX Item: #13 1705 Burton Yvonne Ramie Smith 2030 Caldwell Ave. Beaumont TX Item: #15 2030 Caldwell Ave. Margarita Catalan 2040 Caldwell Ave. Beaumont TX Item: #16 2040 Caldwell Ave. Shannon Denard P.O. Box 6354 Beaumont TX Item: #24 1930 Franklin Page 9 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 John E. Lopez, Jr. 10105 Hwy 106 Beaumont TX Item: #26 5520 Garner Rd. Akyron Pierre 2598 Grand Beaumont TX Item: #29 2598 Grand Emma Young 635 Lee Beaumont TX Item: #34 635 Lee and Garage Kenneth Bernban 12602 IH 45 North Houston TX Item: #44 1120 Madison Ave. Curtis Levias 3450 Magnolia Beaumont TX Item: #45 3450 Magnolia (Commercial) Tim Seymour 2012 Park Beaumont TX Item: #48 2520 Monroe James Scroggins 2515 Nora St. Beaumont TX Item: #50 2515 Nora and Garage Phung Hoang 8415 Garden Oaks Dr. Beaumont TX Item: #60 5490 Thames Dr. Demetricia Holloway 175 Vestal Beaumont TX Item: #62 5490 Thames Dr. Dawn Mallette 410 E. Virginia Beaumont TX Item: #64 410 E. Virginia John T. Fisher 111 1567 Wall St. Beaumont TX Item: #65 1567 Wall (Garage Apt. # 2 and #3) David Guidry 3225 Westmoreland Beaumont TX Item: #70 3225 Westmoreland Page 10 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Gary Robbins 9805 Phelan Blvd. Beaumont TX item: #53 9595 Phelan Blvd. Jose C. Torres 2207 Poplar Beaumont TX Item: #55 2207 Poplar Ken Culbreth 500 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi TX Item: #37 1190 Lincoln Dr. Barbie Call/T. Johnson 1195 Amarillo Beaumont TX Item: #3 1195 Amarillo Almeda Dent P.O. Box 8251 Houston TX Item: #69 3080 Westmoreland Public Hearing Close: 3:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel arrived at 2:46 p.m. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AS WELL AS TO ALLOW PROPERTY OWNERS OF ITEMS#1, 3, 9, 15, 16, 24, 26, 29, 34, 44, 45, 48, 50, 53, 55,60,62, 64, 65,70,TO ENTER INTO A 150 DAY WORK PROGRAM ON THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LIST. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Samuel made a motion to APPROVE TO ALLOW THE PROPERTY OWNER OF ITEM#37 TO ENTER INTO A 150 DAY WORK PROGRAM ON THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LIST;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR 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 09 - 011 WORKSESSION Receive a presentation from American Traffic Solutions related to Red Light Cameras Page 11 of 16 Minutes-March 1 0,2009 Greg Parks,Vice President,of American Traffic Solutions, Inc.,discussed the automated red light system program history, expectations, technology, hardware performance, violation processing, customer service and adjudication. Mr. Parks also discussed the cost and revenue. he program is guaranteed to be revenue neutral,the fines would be$75.00 per state law, half of any net revenue would go to the state for the regional trauma center,any remaining excess revenue must go to traffic safety, no revenue can go to the general fund. Privacy was discussed, it was stated that pictures would only be taken of the rear of the car, no picture face would be taken and no picture would depict any passengers. The system would also have the new amber alert added. The accident severity was discussed as well as improving safety in larger cities, red light violations and what they would do for community outreach to inform the public of the new red light system if the city elects to approve purchasing the system. PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments from the public related to Red Light Cameras Public Hearing Open: 3:42 p.m. Rita Duffy 8625 Braeburn Beaumont TX Spoke in favor of the red light cameras, noticed that at some intersections some caution lights stay a little longer than others,asked council what was the time length of the caution light, and who would she contact regarding the caution lights Mary Louise Crim 525 Peyton Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke in favor or the red light cameras,due to a high volume of accidents at the intersection where she lives on Peyton Dr., has witnessed several accidents in that area, also has a concern about the citizens driving over the speed limit Gary Bobbins 9805 Phelan Blvd. Beaumont TX Spoke against the red light cameras,the system is no more than a cash cow for the company, a police officer can sit at the intersection and do the same thing that this red light camera system would do and generate more money writing tickets, very little will go to the trauma center Louis Vaughn 9615 Mapes Beaumont TX Commented on the red light camera system, does not think that the system will stop an accident from occurring, does not think that it will be profitable for the City of Beaumont, also commented on the man power of police officers to view the tapes,additional help would have to be hired Page 12 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Adrienne Wilson P.O. Box 5217 Sour Lake TX Spoke in favor of the red light camera system, has been in a situation where someone has run a red light when it was green on her side,also thinks that when citizens get tired of paying the fines, citizens will finally get the message and realize how dangerous this situation is when lives are involved Don Dodd 1635 Weston Court Beaumont TX Spoke against the red light camera system, there should be speed limit enforcement and more stop signs, also believe that the red light camera system will not stop a person going through a red light or preventing an accident from occurring Sammie Singleton 720 Roberts Ave Beaumont TX Spoke in favor of the red light camera system, asked that council consider changing the speed limits and adding more stop signs, also stated that the citizens of the City need to be given the laws to abide by and these laws should be enforced Public Hearing Close: 4:00 p.m. WORKSESSION Review and discuss possible amendments related to the regulation of oil and gas drilling within the city limits of Beaumont Council discussed possible amendments to the current ordinance to include minimum setback requirements for drilling, a specific use permit to drill, as well as to include notification to residents that live in the area where the drilling will take place. It was also discussed that if council moves forward, the applications that have been submitted would be grandfathered under the original ordinance. The council requested to view the bubble chart that was shown at the previous worksession. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - COMMENTED ON THE TEXAS ENERGY MUSEUM FUND RAISER COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- CONGRATULATED THE NEW FIREFIGHTERS THAT WERE SWORN IN, REQUESTED A WORKSESSION ON THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT HANGER, SOME OF THE PILOTS ARE CONCERNED WITH THE NEW FEES AND THE OPERATIONS OF THE HANGER Page 13 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 COUNCILMEMBER PATE- COMMENTED ON THE NEW FIREFIGHTERS BEING SWORN IN, CONGRATULATED ULIANA TRYLOWSKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, ON THEIR FUND RAISER WHERE THEY RAISED $34,000.00 MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - CONGRATULATED THE FIREFIGHTERS THAT WERE SWORN IN COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - CONGRATULATED THE FIREFIGHTERS THAT WERE SWORN IN CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- CONDOLENCES TO KYLE AND ANN HAYES ON THE LOSS OF HER GRANDMOTHER CITY MANAGER HAYES - ABSENT MAYOR AMES- CONDOLENCES TO KYLE AND ANN HAYES ON THE LOSS OF HER GRANDMOTHER, CONGRATULATED THE NEW FIREFIGHTERS THAT WERE SWORN IN Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Kerwin Stone 390 Park St. Suite 522 Beaumont TX Spoke regarding the mobile food units and the fees that come with the permit, also ask that the city revisit this process Robert Braswell 9827 Neesonwood Dr. Shreveport LA Thanked Council fortheirtime and consideration forthe oil and drilling permit, also thanked Councilmember Smith for inviting Kingwood Exploration to speak to the Pear Orchard neighborhood citizens Kurt Ley 7330 Fern Ave. Suite 801 Shreveport LA Thanked Council for looking into the permit issue in the Pear Orchard neighborhood,on behalf of Kingwood Exploration they pledged to do everything they can to adhere to the city ordinance as well as keeping the location as quite as possible, thanked Councilmember Smith for allowing Kingwood Exploration to visit with the neighborhood citizens John Ryan 1805 W. Virginia Beaumont TX Commented on the oil and drilling in the Pear Orchard neighborhood, still opposes the drilling, spoke with several citizens in the neighborhood and their biggest concern was safety Page 14 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Andres' Martinez 896 Goliad Beaumont TX Asked that Council reconsider the ordinance forthe mobile food units, stated that most of the owners have been working to support their families,the new implementations that have been issued have put the families in a hardship and asked that the rules and regulations be reconsidered Walter Morris 270 E. LaSalle Beaumont TX Commented on the red light cameras,the timing of the lights and the way that they are setup, also stated that the system will not be free and there will not be cameras in every neighborhood Joyce Egan 395 Clemmons Beaumont TX Spoke regarding a large amount of HUD and Section 8 families moving into her neighborhood,also commented on a 96 unit apartment complex that will be built at the corner of Phelan and Major Dr., for low to moderate income families Michael Goodall 1705 Burton St. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding his home being on the dilapidated structure list, presented pictures to Council of his home thatwas damaged from hurricane Ike, as well as a letter from the State indicating he is soliciting help to repair his home John Stevens 1001 Pearl Beaumont TX Spoke regarding the National Arbor Day Foundation,who will donate 1,000 trees to the City of Beaumont at no cost, he also stated he would like to share the trees with the City of Port Arthur Open session of meeting recessed at 4:55 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: City Magistrate Applicants - Randall Collins, Jonathan Stovall, James Mehaffy and Terrence Holmes There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Page 15 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009 Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. ~0-.94 Be y A n& Mayors ,11t, ok: ij G-W Tina Broussard, City Clerk Illt Page 16 of 16 Minutes-March 10,2009