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Home My WebLink AboutMIN SEP 29 2009 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate, Jr., At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Wright, Mayor Pro Tern Dr. Alan B. Coleman, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nancy Beaulieu, Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward III September 29, 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 September 29,2009, at the Beaumont Civic Center, 701 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 5 and?/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. The Most Reverent Bishop Curtis Guillory of the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont 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, Mayor Pro Tern Wright, Councilmembers Coleman, Beaulieu, Pate and Samuel. Absent: Councilmember Jamie Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Councilmember Smith absent due to work. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions None Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 5-7/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - September 22, 2009 Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 09 - 288 Connie Berry would be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The current term would expire September 12, 2011. (Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu) Minutes-September 29,2009 Deloris Comeaux Guidry would be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The current term would expire July 10, 2011. (Mayor Pro Tern Gethrel Williams- Wright) Miranda Leblanc would be appointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The term would commence September 29, 2009 and expire September 28, 2011. (Mayor Pro Tem Gethrel Williams-Wright) Judy Linsley would be reappointed to the Historic Landmark Commission (Historian). The current term would expire September 10, 2011. (Mayor Becky Ames) Dr. Barbara Perrot would be appointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The term would commence September 29, 2009 and expire September 28, 2011. (Mayor Pro Tern Gethrel Williams-Wright) Paula Blazek would be reappointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The current term would expire July 23, 2011. (Councilmember W. L. Pate, Jr.) Paula Blazek would be appointed as Chairman of the Historic Landmark Commission. The term would commence September 29, 2009 and expire September 28, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames) Ralph Jordan would be appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Historic Landmark Commission. The term would commence September 29, 2009 and expire September 28, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames) Myra Clay would be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The current term would expire October 12, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames) Carl Briggs would be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The current term would expire July 10, 2011. (Councilmember Jamie D. Smith) Steven D. Johnson would be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The term would commence September 29, 2009 and expire September 28, 2012. (Mayor Becky Ames) A) Approve Change Order No. 1 and final payment for the Block 59 Downtown Brick Paved Sidewalk Project - Resolution 09 - 289 B) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for an affiliation agreement between the City of Beaumont-Emergency Medical Services Division and Lamar State College - Orange - Resolution 09 - 290 C) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for an affiliation agreement between the City of Beaumont-Emergency Medical Services Division and San Jacinto College - Resolution 09 - 291 Page 2 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 Councilmember Pate made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a massage therapist in an RCR-H (Residential Conservation and Revitalization-H) District at 290 N. 10th Street. Administration recommended approval of the specific use permit to allow a massage therapist in an RCR-H (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 290 N. 10th Street. Jennifer Lofton has applied for a specific use permit. I n 2005, City Council granted a specific use permit at this address to allow a photography and media services business. At that time, approval was granted subject to the applicant providing one disabled parking stall as per Texas Accessibility regulations and paving the parking lot with brushed or aggregate concrete, hot mix asphalt or masonry pavers. In addition, the landscaping/screening requirements along the east property line and the west side of the parking lot were waived. A recent inspection of the subject property shows that the parking area was paved but the disabled parking stall was not installed. Ms. Lofton states that her business will operate 3 p.m. -8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. -5 p.m. on Saturday. She will be the only employee. An owner identification sign that meets the Historic District guidelines will be placed on the building. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 21, 2009,the Planning Commission recommended approval 9:0 of a specific use permit to allow a massage therapist in an RCR-H District at 290 N. 10th Street subject to the following conditions: • Provide one disabled parking stall as per Texas Accessibility regulations. • Re-stripe the parking lot to orient parking spaces as per site plan. Mayor Pro Tern Wright moved to ADOPTAN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MASSAGE THERAPIST BUSINESS IN AN RCR-H (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION-H) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 290 N. 10TH STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE Page 3 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 MOTION PASSED Ordinance 09 - 054 2. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a paint and body shop in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 1297 4th Street. Administration recommended approval of the specific use permit to allow a paint and body shop in a GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2)District at 1297 4th Street. George Randle, Jr. has applied for a specific use permit. Mr. Randle proposes to construct a new 1570 sq.ft. ±building that will be used for a body and paint shop. An existing storage shed at the rear of the property will be demolished. Mr. Randle states that the existing building at the front of the property will be used for the storage of supplies. The business will be opens a.m. -5 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be three employees working at the business. Sig nage for the business will be installed on the building. Mr. Randle proposes to build the new paint and body shop on an existing slab. The building that was there has been demolished. The slab is approximately two feet from the side property line. A fifteen foot building setback is required. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 21, 2009,the Planning Commission recommended approval 9:0 of a specific use permit to allow a paint and body shop in a GC-MD District at 12974 th Street subject to the following conditions: • An 8' tall wood screening fence shall be installed along the east property line. • A minimum of five parking spaces shall be provided on the subject property. • All body and fender repairing shall be done within a completely enclosed building or room with stationary windows that may be opened only at intervals necessary for ingress and egress. • No spray painting may be done except in a building or room specially designed for that purpose. • All other auto repairing, etc., shall be conducted within a building enclosed on at least three sides. • The paint and body shop shall meet all state and federal environmental requirements. • The new paint and body shop must be setback a minimum of fifteen feet from the side property line on Blanchette or get a variance to the setback requirement from the Board of Adjustment. • The parking lot must meet the landscaping requirements on the 4th St. and Blanchette St. sides. • Construct sidewalks along the entire frontage of 4th Street and with a waiver of the 10' wide landscape strip along the east property line. Page 4 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PAINT AND BODY SHOP IN A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1297 4T"STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 09 - 055 3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a coin operated laundry in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 1067 Colorado. Administration recommended approval of the specific use permit to allow a coin operated laundry in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 1067 Colorado. W. L. Hunter has applied for a specific use permit. Mr. Hunter states that the laundry will cater to Lamar students that live in the area. Initial plans call for the 2,400 sq. ft. building to include fourteen top load washing machines and twelve dryers. The building has room for an additional twelve washing machines and approximately seven dryers. Mr. Hunter says that the laundry's hours of operation will be from 8 a.m.to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The number of employees for the facility will include one person during the day shift and one person during the night shift. The only sign identifying the business will be the attached sign on the building itself. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 21, 2009,the Planning Commission recommended approval 9:0 of a specific use permit to allow a coin operated laundry in a GC-MD-2 District at 1067 Colorado subject to the following conditions: • The coin operated laundry shall be in full compliance with the landscaping and screening requirements including a six foot wide landscape strip must be installed along the Colorado Avenue frontage of the parking lot and interior landscape islands in the parking lot. • A sidewalk shall be installed along Colorado. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COIN OPERATED LAUNDRY IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1067 COLORADO IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. Page 5 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 09 - 056 4. Consider a request for an amended specific use permit to allow the expansion of a funeral home in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3522 Washington Boulevard. Administration recommended approval of the amended specific use permit to allow the expansion of a funeral home in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3522 Washington Boulevard. Reverend Walter J. Proctor has applied for an amended specific use permit. Reverend Proctor states that since opening in 1999,the need for more space has grown. The mortuary is a 24-hour operation with two full time office persons and ten part-time persons that help with services. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday by appointment. The proposed improvements include a 9,375 sq.ft. mortuary, a 3,875 sq.ft. preparation room and garage and additional parking. At a Joint Public Hearing held September 21,2009,the Planning Commission recommended approval 8:0:1 of an amended specific use permit to allow the expansion of a funeral home in a GC-MD District at 3522 Washington Boulevard subject to the following conditions: • Drainage plans for the new parking lot must comply with City specifications. • Extend the screening fence along 9th Street to the most northern end of the parking lot. • The construction will be in full compliance with all city codes and ordinances, including the provision of sidewalks along Washington. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO PROCTOR'S MORTUARY TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A FUNERAL HOME IN A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICTAT 3522 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE Page 6 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 MOTION PASSED Ordinance 09 - 057 5. Consider adopting an ordinance granting a public utility franchise to Centerpoint Energy Texas Gas Operations to operate a gas utility within the City of Beaumont - Final Reading Administration recommended approval of an ordinance granting a public utility franchise to Centerpoint Energy Texas Gas Operations to operate a gas utility within the City of Beaumont. The Charter of the City of Beaumont gives to the City Council authority to grant and renew franchises of all public utilities operating within the City of Beaumont. Ordinance No. 88-64 granted to Entex a 20-year franchise to operate a gas utility in the City of Beaumont. That - franchise expired in June of 2008. Since that time City representatives have been negotiating with Centerpoint Energy Texas Gas Operations, successor in interest to Entex,forthe renewal of a franchise to continue its operations in Beaumont. The proposed franchise provides for a term of operations for 25 years, providing for a payment by the Company to the City based upon four percent (4%) of the gross receipts from the sale of gas within the city limits and seven cents ($.07) per MCF for the transportation of gas to transportation customers within the corporate limits of the city for consumption within the city. The fees will be calculated for the calendar quarters ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 and shall be payable on or before the 15th day of May, August, November and February following the quarter for which payment is due. Ordinances granting franchises requires three (3) readings at separate regular meetings of the City Council and shall not be considered finally passed until the third reading which shall not be less than thirty(30)days from the first reading. The ordinance will not take effect until sixty (60) days after its adoption on the third and final reading. The first and second readings of this item took place at the August 25 and September 15, 2009, council meetings. For the year 2008, the City of Beaumont received $795,900 in franchise fees from Centerpoint Energy. Year to date, the City has received $691,468 in franchise fees. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS OPERATIONS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS TO CONSTRUCT, LAY, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, EXTEND, REMOVE, REPLACE AND REPAIR A SYSTEM OF PIPELINES, GAS MAINS, LATERALS AND ATTACHMENTS AND ALL DESIRABLE INSTRUMENTALITIES IN,UNDER,OVER,ACROSS AND ALONG ANY AND ALL STREETS,AVENUES,PARKWAYS,SQUARES,ALLEYS AND ALL OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING, DISTRIBUTING,SUPPLYING AND SELLING GAS(NATURAL AND/OR ARTIFICIAL AND/OR MIXED)FOR HEATING, LIGHTING, POWER,AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES FOR WHICH GAS MAY BE USED,TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAID CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND ITS INHABITANTS AND OTHERS; PROVIDING CONDITIONS CONTROLLING THE USE OF PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES AND EXTENSIONS THEREIN; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF FOUR PERCENT (4%) OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS FROM THE SALE OF GAS WITHIN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND Page 7 of 12 Minutes-September 29 2009 SEVEN CENTS (70) PER MCF FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF GAS TO TRANSPORTATION CUSTOMERS; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 09 - 047 6. Consider approving a resolution to write-off uncollectible delinquent accounts-Item Deferred 7. Consider accepting grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for a new generator at the Emergency Operation Center/911 Communication Center. Administration recommended approval. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to states and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration. Funding became available following the Hurricane Ike disaster declaration identified as DR-1791. The state government manages the grant applications for their respective jurisdictions and dedicated a portion of the money to generator projects which normally are not able to be funded at the local level.A tentative mitigation project for the City's Emergency Operation Center/911 Communication Center was proposed, was favorably reviewed by the State, and with Council approval, will be received from FEMA. This project would enable the whole building to be supported by emergency lighting and air conditioning, where currently, only the second floor has backup power. During large emergencies, operations and sheltering expands to the other floors, and maintaining air circulation will reduce climate and moisture damage within the building. Additionally, this will enhance protection for our first responders and critical communications and technology infrastructure during severe weather events or power outages. Based on the total project cost,the City would receive grant funding in the estimated amount of$528,000 with the City of Beaumont responsible for a 25% match of$132,000. Funds are available in the Capital Reserve Fund. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FUNDING UP TO$528,000 THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY(FEMA)HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENABLE THE CITY OF BEAUMONT'S EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER/911 COMMUNICATION CENTER TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND AIR CONDITIONING. Mayor Pro Tern Wright seconded the motion. Page 8 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 09 - 293 8. PUBLIC HEARING: Dangerous Structures Public Hearing Open: 1:47 p.m. Public comments were made by the following people who personally appeared and requested additional arrangements for their property. Guadalupe Contreras 2595 Brooklyn Beaumont TX Item: #7 2295 Brooklyn Milton Andrus 2871 Picturesque Dr. Kountze TX Item: #22 1433 Emile James W. Schlett 142 Mariposa St. Beaumont TX Item: #34 1307 Laurel Helen Wagner 2565 Texas Beaumont TX Item: #58 2565 Texas & Auxiliary Structure Carlos Rostro 945 N. 3 d St. Beaumont TX Item: #59 985-87 3rd St. Ora Ellis 2222 North St. Beaumont TX Item: #37 2222 North St. Karl W. Oszczakieldicz 6017 A. Bedford Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke to council concerning a previous structure that appeared on the demolition list Public Hearing Close: 2:21 p.m. Page 9 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL AS WELL AS TO ALLOW PROPERTY OWNERS OF ITEMS#22, 34, 58 AND 59, TO ENTER INTO A 150 DAY WORK PROGRAM ON THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LIST. Councilmember Beaulieu seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 09 - 058 Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. WORKSESSION Review and discuss procedures relating to Requests for Proposals Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer, discussed the procedures pertaining to Request for Proposals. The Request for Proposal procedure is used to purchase highly technical supplies and services. Examples of the requests for proposals may include banking services, collection services, software systems, specialized equipment, insurance etc. The City must solicit responses and must specify the relative importance of price and other evaluation factors. Subjective as well as objective criteria may be used to evaluate and select vendors. Contracts are awarded to the responsive, responsible vendor whose proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the City utilizing best value evaluation factors. The process is as follows: 1. Make sure that the RFP is determined to be the appropriate procurement method 2. Development of an RFP evaluation team 3. Develop and Weight evaluation criteria is done 4. Price is always a factor, but may or may not be the most critical factor • If the purchase is for a service or item with little difference between available items,the price will be the most critical and weighted heavily • In other cases, other factors may be more important, such as efficiency or extent of services, and therefore price would be given less weight 5. The RFP is then prepared, proper notice of at least 14 days prior to proposal opening is given 6. The RFP is then opened, individuals on the evaluation team review and assign weighting to the responses 7. The evaluation team responses are tabulated and it is then determined what responders the team would like to have discussions with. Normally three to five are selected. When meeting with the responders,they are all asked the same questions. They are able to give additional information to the evaluation team during the discussion Page 10 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 8.)' The team would then request the best and final offers, respondents are able to revise their submittals 9. The evaluation team evaluates the best and final offers and makes recommendation to management based on best value 10. Council then makes award Review and discuss a possible buyout program in participation with FEMA relating to homes having severe repetitive flood losses Chris Boone, Community Development Director, discussed the FEMA program for acquisition and demolition of properties with flood insurance that have had repetitive flood claims. There are thirty- three(33)properties on FEMA's SRL list with a 10% local match that could be funded by owners.The drainage improvement project was discussed in the Gulf Terrace Detention, Caldwood cut-off, Hilcorp Basin, Calder Diversion, Ridgewood Detention Basin, City of Beaumont-Delaware, Hayes Gully, Brakes Bayou, Ditch 100-D, Ditch 104-D and Woodland Acres. There were nine (9) homes on the SRL list that were not identified to get relief from the drainage improvements. The next step is to have a survey list to determine the level of interest and to apply for the grant. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - COMMENDED THE GIFT OF LIFE PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS ON A GREAT SCREENING PROCESS THAT WENT VERY SMOOTHLY COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER PATE- ANNOUNCEDTHE 1OT"ANNUAL SOUTHEAST TEXAS SENIOR CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009 AT THE BEAUMONT CIVIC CENTER AT 9:00 A.M., HOSTED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT- COMMENTED ON THE RIBBON CUTTING AT THE ALICE KEITH PARK, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF HAROLD ".JINGLES THE CLOWN" RANSONETTE, JR. COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF HAROLD "JINGLES THE CLOWN" RANSONETTE,JR.,APPRECIATES WHATTHE GIFT OF LIFE DOES IN WAY OF THE PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS SCREENING, CONGRATULATED RYAN CONNOLLY, WHO RECEIVED THE 21ST ANNUAL TELE- COMMUNICATOR AWARD AT THE 911 CENTER COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - NONE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE Page 11 of 12 Minutes-September 29,2009 MAYOR AMES - COMMENTED ON THE GIFT OF LIFE PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS SCREENING AND STATED THAT NOT EVERY CITY HAS A PROGRAM LIKE THIS, THANKED REGINA ROGERS, AND HER STAFF, FOR ALL THAT SHE DOES IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,ALSO COMMENTED ON PRAY BEAUMONT DAY THAT WAS HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009, THANKED ALL CITIZENS AND PASTORS FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE, COMMENTED ON THE ALICE KEITH PARK RIBBON CUTTING, CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF HAROLD ".JINGLES THE CLOWN" RANSONETTE, JR. Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Paul Brown 4370 Cartwright St. Beaumont TX Spoke in regards to the L. L. Melton YMCA that will be closing due to the newly built Metropolitan YMCA, which cannot afford to continue with the L. L. Melton, stated that the neighborhood does not want to seethe building close, asked that the City takeover the YMCA if given by the Metropolitan board and call it the L. L. Melton Recreation Center Louis Vaughan 9615 Maps Beaumont TX Continued dialogue in regards to South Park Middle School Open session of meeting recessed at 3:24 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Energy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC, et. al. v Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Docket #D-1-GN-08-003250 Tina Lewallen v. the City of Beaumont There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. 49t_,4 B ky AmEo, Mayo-r- MOM,�11 i� X11+ Tina Broussard, City Clerk 2 i r V Page 12 of 12 , * .,o'B' Minutes-September 29,2009