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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JAN 19 2010 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 January 19, 2010 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 January 19, 2010, 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 1-4/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Robert Besser, of Wesley United Methodist Church gave the invocation. MayorAmes 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, Samuel and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions None Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items1-4/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - January 12, 2010 Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 10 - 008 Tim Gaddis would be appointed to the Small Business Revolving Loan Board. The term would commence January 19, 2010 and expire January 18, 2012. (Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu) Minutes-January 19,2010 Reverend James Harley would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The term would commence January 19, 2010 and expire January 18, 2012. (Councilmember W.L. Pate, Jr.) Jon Reaud would be appointed as Chairman of the Community Development Advisory Committee. The term would commence January 19, 2010 and expire January 18, 2011. (Mayor Becky Ames) Vertress C. Slack would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current term would expire October 29, 2011. (Councilmember Gethrel Williams-Wright) Bill Bianchi would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current term would expire October 27, 2011. (Councilmember Audwin M. Samuel) Molly J. Dahm would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current term would expire October 23, 2010. (Councilmember Audwin M. Samuel) Dohn LaBiche would be reappointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The current term would expire October 29, 2011. (Mayor Becky Ames) Ethelyn Jenkins would be reappointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The current term would expire January 15, 2012. (Mayor Becky Ames) Adrienne Lee would be reappointed to the Library Commission. The current term would expire January 7, 2012. (Councilmember Audwin M. Samuel) A) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the Loeb Steel Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project - Resolution 10 - 009 Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider approving a contract for the Fannin Street Drainage Improvement Project. Administration recommended awarding the contract for the Fannin Street Drainage Improvement Project to Reytec Construction, Resources Inc. in the amount of$4,992,554.15. On December 17, 2009, the City of Beaumont received eight (8) bids for the Fannin Street Drainage Improvement Project. The estimated cost of the project prior to receipt of bid was Page 2 of 8 Minutes-January 19,2010 $7,250,000.00. In January 2008 the City was awarded a Flood Mitigation Assistance(FMA) grant from FEMA in the amount of $2,942,784.38 to partially fund the project. The Minority Business Enterprise(MBE)participation will not be required because the general contractor has been certified as a Minority Business Enterprise. Funds for the City's share of the project are available in the Capital Program. Councilmember Beaulieu moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,992,554.15 FOR THE FANNIN STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Mayor Pro Tem Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 10 - 010 2. Consider approving the purchase of eight(8)para-transit buses for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System. Administration recommended approval of the purchase from Texas Bus Sales of Houston in the amount of $865,358. Beaumont Municipal Transit has offered pars-transit services since 1983. These services consist of specialized door to door transportation for the disabled who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Two (2) of the current buses will be retained as reserve fleet and the remaining six (6) buses will be disposed of according to the City's surplus equipment disposal policy. Grant funds for the entire purchase have been awarded to the City under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) PARA-TRANSIT BUSES FOR THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SYSTEM FROM TEXAS BUS SALES OF HOUSTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $865,358. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE Page 3 of 8 Minutes-January 19,2010 MOTION PASSED Resolution 10- 011 3. Consider authorizing the City Manager to increase the Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase I Project for "extra work" Administration recommended approval of increasing the Proposed Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase I Project by$200,207.75. The proposed extra work will represent an increase of 2.49% of the original contract amount and a total increase of 8.40% of the original contract. This project is the construction phase of the improvements at the Water Treatment Plant including renovating the pulsators,and building new chlorine and chemical feed facilities.The pulsators were originally sedimentation basins constructed in 1948. During the 1980's, the basins were converted into the pulsators. The project will repair the numerous cracks in the reinforced concrete walls and floors. The number of cracks in the walls is more severe than previously determined during the design phase of the project. Funds for the project are available in the Capital Program. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,207.75, THEREBY INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $8,716,533.67. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 10 - 012 4. Consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept grant funding through the Texas Local Park Grant Program administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Administration recommended authorizing the City Manager to submit applications and to accept grant funds through the Texas Local Park Grant Program. The Texas Recreation and Parks Account(TRPA)is funded through a portion of Texas sales tax received on select sporting good items. TRPA is administered by TPWD's Recreation Grants Branch and funds various grant programs made available to local government entities. The City of Beaumont is eligible to participate in the Texas Local Park Grant Program's Outdoor Recreation Grant and the Indoor Recreation Facility Grant. Page 4 of 8 Minutes-January 19,2010 The Outdoor Recreation Grant funds are intended to acquire and develop new parkland or to renovate existing public recreation areas. The grant provides 50% matching grant funds with a maximum award of$500,000. The Indoor Recreation Facility Grant provides 50% matching grant funds with a maximum award of$750,000 to construct recreation centers, community centers, nature centers and other building facilities. If approved,the Outdoor Recreation Grant funds will be used to make improvements at Tyrrell Park such as a new playground and picnic shelters. The City will request the maximum amount of$500,000. If approved,the Indoor Recreation Facility Grant will be used to renovate the community center at Tyrrell Park. The City will request the maximum amount of$750,000. This grant program requires 50% matching funds from the City. Funds are available in the Capital Program and Capital Reserve. Councilmember Beaulieu made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE APPLICANT HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR TEXAS REVIEW AND COMMENTS SYSTEM CONSIDERATION. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, BEAULIEU, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 10 - 013 Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - NONE COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - STATED THAT COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN MISSED QUALIFYING FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON BY THREE SECONDS IN THE HOUSTON MARATHON OVER THE WEEKEND MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT - ANNOUNCED THAT CVS PHARMACY ON WASHINGTON BLVD. WILL BE CLOSING BY THE END OF JANUARY, ASKED THAT EVERYONE MAKE PHONES CALLS TO DON KOUGH OR TOM RYAN AT THE LOCAL AND CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS AT 866-1475,ASKED THAT EVERYONE DO WHAT THEY CAN TO KEEP THE PHARMACY OPEN, STATED THAT THE CITY HAS LOST THE L. L. MELTON YMCA, ALSO .ZONES MEMORIAL LOCATED IN THE 3300 BLOCK OF HOUSTON ST. HAS REQUESTED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNS, VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE PARA-TRANSIT BUSES THAT WILL BE Page 5 of 8 Minutes-January 19.2010 PURCHASED BY THE CITY, MENTIONED THE MLK DAY CELEBRATION COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMMENTED ON THE MLK DAY CELEBRATION AND THE CANCELLATION OF THE PARADE DUE TO WEATHER, ALSO COMMENDED ON DORRIE MILLER, WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION, FOR THEIR YEARLY ORATORICAL CONTEST, DELIGHTED TO BE SELECTED AS A JUDGE COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - COMMENDED THE NAACP, AS WELL AS THE YOUTH, ON THEIR PROGRAM ON SATURDAY AT THE SCHOOL, THE YOUTH COUNCIL SPONSORED A BREAKFAST ON MONDAY MORNING, AS WELL AS THE FRIENDS OF KING THAT PROVIDED A BRUNCH AT THE PORT ARTHUR CIVIC CENTER, ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING REGARDING THE CLOSING OF THE L. L.MELTON YMCA,HE DID HEAR THAT THE HOURS WOULD BE CHANGED AND MAYBE CLOSING ONE SATURDAY OUT OF THE MONTH,ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE HAS BEEN TALK ABOUT THE TRANSIT SYSTEM CHANGING THEIR HOURS AND BUS ROUTES, HAS NOT HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT THIS, NOR HAS IT BEEN TO COUNCIL AS AN ACTION ITEM COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - COMMENTED ON A PROGRAM AT WEST TABERNACLE, THE GUEST SPEAKER WAS DR. JAMES FULLER, PASTOR OF FIRST CALDER CHURCH,SPOKE TO JEFF MOORE WITH THE L. L. MELTON YMCA,THE HOURS ARE BEING CHANGED TO BE OPEN FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 8:OOP.M., AND OPEN ONE SATURDAY A MONTH, THE YMCA WILL NEED HELP FROM THE CITY, ALSO COMMENTED ON THE CLOSING OF CVS PHARMACY, HE IS TALKING WITH THE COMPANY TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO KEEP THEM FROM CLOSING, THERE IS ALSO A FOOD DRIVE THAT IS BEING DONE FOR THE CITIZENS OF HAITI, SPONSORED BY ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH AND FOX 4 NEWS,ASKED THAT ANYONE THAT CAN BRING DRIED FOODS, CAN GOODS ETC., ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010 TO ROCKIN -A-CAFE', CONDOLENCES TO THE BROUSSARD FAMILY WHO ARE THE OWNERS OF BROUSSARD's B-BQ, ON THE LOSS OF THEIR DAUGHTER CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR AMES - NONE Page 6 of 8 Minutes-January 19 2010 Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Conswella Bates 2210 North St. #106 Beaumont TX Spoke in regards to the para-transit buses and the changing of the bus routes and the time Cynthia Julun 7390 Pindo Circle Beaumont TX Did not wish to speak Louise Brooks 1131 Greenmeadow Dr. Beaumont TX Did not wish to speak Kenneth Semien 8445 Allison Way Beaumont TX Thanked Council for the purchase of the eight para-transit buses, would like Council to consider a Citizen Transit Committee to help keep citizens that have disabilities informed on certain issues that are happening within the City Letha Ann Suttle 3970 Scranton Beaumont TX Discussed the City buses and the route, commented on the location of the Social Security Office and HEB, asked that Council keep the time as it is Kathryn Bevel 3030 French Rd. #221 Beaumont TX Did not wish to speak Charline Sam 6070 Alpine Circle #1 Beaumont TX Did not wish to speak Prentis Wilson 3030 French Rd. #428 Beaumont TX Commented on the misunderstanding regarding the change of the para-transit bus route, thanked Council for the purchase of the new buses and for a job well done Demitri Lee Davis P.O. Box 1968 Beaumont TX Not present in Council chambers when name was called Bruce Hoffer 2535 North Beaumont TX Spoke in regards to citizens riding scooters, asked that Council do a public service announcement informing citizens not to ride the scooters in the street, stated that Broadway and Calder has some holes that need attention, announced that spring soccer is alive and well, registration is going on, the forming of teams and practice will start in March Page 7 of 8 Minutes-January 19,2010 Kerry Avie 3035 Elinor Beaumont TX Religious Comments Clarence Alexander 1075 Pinchback Rd. #1201 Beaumont TX Stated he would like to start a football league, asked if Council would be interested in supporting the league Fredrick Joubert 2635 Burgandy PI. Beaumont TX Requested that the property next to New Temple Church on Pine St. be cleaned along with the trees and grass being cut due to a burglary at the church Open session of meeting recessed at 2:20 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: State of Texas v. James Edward Mathews, Jr. City of Beaumont v. James Mathews Donald Jackson v. City of Beaumont, et al There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. Becky A rTO Mayor or Tina Broussard, City Clerk �l i Page 8 of 8 Minutes-January 19,2010