HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAR 29 2011 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
W.L. Pate,Jr., Mayor Pro Tern BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Williams-Wright,At Large
Dr.Alan B. Coleman,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Ward 11
Audwin Samuel,Ward III March 29,2011 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 29, 2011, 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 7-9/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Reverend James Blackwell of South Park 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, Mayor Pro Tern Pate, Councilmembers Coleman,
Wright, Samuel and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City
Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"National Social Worker Recognition Month" - March, 2011 - Proclamation read by
Councilmember Coleman; accepted by Iona Babino-LeBlanc
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 7-9/Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - March 22, 2011
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
A) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the Beaumont Public
Health Department to continue to provide the Chambers County Health Department with all
activities relating to public health emergency preparedness - Resolution 11 - 109
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B) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the Beaumont Public
Health Department to continue to provide the Orange County Health Department with all
activities relating to public health emergency preparedness - Resolution 11 - 110
C) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the Beaumont Public
Health Department to continue to provide the Hardin County Health Department with all
activities relating to public health emergency preparedness - Resolution 11 - 111
D) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the affiliation
agreement between The City of Beaumont EMS and Emergency Training Enterprises -
Resolution 11 - 112
E) Authorize the settlement of the claim of Hi-Way Equipment Company - Resolution 11 -
113
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern
Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-
Highest Density) District to GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)District
at 3070 S. 4th and 3100 Fannett Road.
Administration recommended approval of a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple
Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District to GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District at 3070 S. 4th and 3100 Fannett Road.
Walter Kyles has requested a zone change.
Mr. Kyles owns the commercially developed property at the northwest corner of 4th and
Fannett. Approximately half of his property is zoned GC-MD. The remainder is zoned RM-
H. This split zoning prevents Mr. Kyles from being able to utilize his property to the wisest
and best use.
At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 5:0:1 to
approve a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density
District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3070 S. 4t
and 3100 Fannett Road.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
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TEXAS,BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT TO GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 3070 S. 4T"AND 3100 FANNETT ROAD,
BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL
AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 11 - 027
2. Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)
District to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District for the
property at 4960 Abilene.
Administration recommended denial of a zone change from RS(Residential Single Family
Dwelling) District to RM-H(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density)District for
the property at 4960 Abilene.
Nga Thi Duong has requested a zone change.
In 2009, Mr. Duong had applied for the same zone change for the property in question. At
that time, the Planning Manager had recommended denial based upon the fact that the
rezoning would encroach to far into an established single family area.
It is the desire of the applicant to construct 80-100 multifamily units on the subject property.
The property extends approximately 1,258 feet along Abilene. To the north, east and west
are single family residences. Abilene is a local street with a 60'wide right-of-way, an 18'
wide pavement and open ditches. The traffic that up to 100 apartment units generate
would have adverse affects on Abilene and its intersection with E. Lucas.
The Planning Manager does not believe circumstances have changed from 2009 to
warrant a positive recommendation on this request at this time.
At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to deny
a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to RM-H (Residential
Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District for the property at 4960 Abilene.
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4960 ABILENE
STREET,BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION DENIED
3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an auto body shop in a GC-MD
(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 5220 College Street.
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow an auto body
shop in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 5220
College Street.
Martin Motors has requested a specific use permit.
Martin Motors has a pre-owned car sales business across Delmar from the subject
property. The proposed auto body shop will consist of a 2,000 sq. ft. building and
related parking. The property is enclosed on the north and west sides by a cinder block
wall. The property is completely paved with concrete and was previously used as a
pre-owned car lot.
At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to
approve a specific use permit to allow an auto body shop in a GC-MD (General
Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 5220 College Street, subject to the
following condition:
The parking lot frontages must be screened by a 6' wide landscape strip.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
WITH THE MODIFICATION GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AUTO BODY SHOP IN A
GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 5220 COLLEGE
STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Wright
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM PATE,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 11 — 028
4. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS
(Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 7870 Highway 105.
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a church in
an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 7870 Highway 105.
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Beaumont Bible Church has requested a specific use permit.
The church would like to construct a one story 8,250 sq. ft. metal building that will
house both church services and Sunday school classrooms. The sanctuary will
accommodate 215 seats. Church activities will consist of Sunday and
Wednesday nights worship services.
At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted
5:0:1 to approve a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential
Single Family Dwelling) District at 7870 Highway 105 subject to the following
conditions:
• A sidewalk shall be required along the property frontage.
• A six foot wide landscape strip shall be required along the parking lot
frontage on Hwy. 105
• Landscaping for the interior of the parking lot shall meet the landscaping
requirements
with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirement along the north and east
property lines.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE WITH MODIFICATION GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHURCH IN A
RS(RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT AT 7870 HIGHWAY 105 IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM PATE,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 11 - 029
5. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a law office and a financial
services office in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2)
District at 6755 Delaware.
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a law office
and a financial services office in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling-2) District at 6755 Delaware with a modification to the landscaping/screening
requirement along the east side of the subject property until such time that the property
to the east is developed.
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Danny and Celia Scott have requested a specific use permit.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott would like to construct two commercial buildings that would house a
law office and a financial services office. Total square footage of the two buildings is
8,350 sq. ft. North of the subject property are a dental office and an optometry office.
The proposed uses will be compatible with those existing uses.
At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to
approve a specific use permit to allow a law office and a financial services office in a
GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 6755 Delaware
with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirement along the east side of the
subject property until such time that the property to the east is developed.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AT ORDINANCE
WITH THE MODIFICATION GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A LAW OFFICE AND A
FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICE IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULITPLE FAMILY
DWELLING-2) DISTRICT AT 6755 DELAWARE STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 11 - 030
6. Consider a request for a request for a specific use permit to allow a metal fabrication
facility in an LI (Light Industrial) District at 5330 Gorman Road.
Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a metal fabrication
facility in an LI (Light Industrial) District at 5330 Gorman Road.
Harbinger Consulting Group has requested a specific use permit.
Harbinger has the subject property under contract to purchase. It is the intent of the
applicant to perform metal fabrication and assembly of pipe, structural steel and railroad
materials on the premises. The property currently is not occupied. It consists of three
permanent buildings, a number of portable buildings and a large lay down yard.
The proposed use will be compatible with other uses in the area.
At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to
approve a specific use permit to allow a metal fabrication facility in an LI (Light Industrial)
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District at 5330 Gorman Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A METAL FABRICATION FACILITY IN A LI (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AT 5330 GROMAN ROAD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFESON COUNTY,
TEXAS. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 11 - 031
7. Consider approving a contract for the purchase of Sodium Hydroxide for use by the
Water Utilities Department.
Administration recommended the award of a six (6) month contract to Altivia, Inc., of
Houston, in the estimated amount of$224,500.
Formal bids were requested from seven (7) vendors, four (4) responded. Low bid of
$224,500 was submitted by Altivia, Inc., of Houston. This represents an approximate
seventeen percent(17%) increase over the last contract. There are no local vendors who
supply this commodity. Altivia, Inc., has held this contract previously.
Sodium Hydroxide is used by the Water Utilities Department to purify the City's water
supply. The Water Utilities Department expects to purchase approximately five hundred
(500) dry tons of this material during the term of the contract.
Funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Utilities Department's operating
budget.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED
BY ALTIVIA CORPORATION,HOUSTON,TEXAS FOR A SIX(6)MONTH CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF$224,500 BE ACCEPTED BY
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 11- 114
8. Consider authorizing the City Manger to enter into a contract with Legacy Community
Development Corporation for acquisition and rehabilitation of properties for sale or
lease purchase ($306,045) and a contract for operating expenses ($40,432).
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Administration recommended approval.
The City of Beaumont receives an annual allocation of HOME Investments Partnerships
funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has
previously awarded contracts for acquisition or construction of housing to be sold to eligible
low/moderate income families under lease purchase agreements. Federal regulations
require that a minimum of fifteen percent(15%)of the City's total HOME fund allocation be
contracted to Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDO's)for eligible CHDO
activities.
Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC), a certified CHDO, is seeking
to stabilize neighborhoods, particularly in the north end, by providing home ownership
opportunities for low to moderate income families. This funding will enable Legacy to
identify up to ten (10) properties currently on the market and submit them for the review
process, which includes satisfying the program's lot specifications, environmental review,
and code compliance. Eligible properties will be acquired and rehabilitated, and sold or a
lease-purchase offer will be extended to eligible low-to-moderate income families for a
period not to exceed 36 months. Any and all income received by Legacy for leased
properties must be used toward the organization's affordable housing activities. Operating
funds will also be used for Homebuyer Counseling, Neighborhood Outreach and the
redevelopment of Census Tracts 6, 7, and 8 as part of the Housing Authority's HOPE VI
Program. Housing Division staff will be responsible for monitoring Legacy for HOME
Program compliance.
Funding is available from the 2010 HOME Program.
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUHTORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(LEGACY CDC)IN THE AMOUNT OF$306,045 FOR ACQUISITION AND
REHABILITATION OF UP TO TEN (10) PROPERTIES FOR LEASE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-TO- MODERATE
INCOME FAMILIES AND A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(LEGACY CDC)IN THE AMOUNT OF$40,432 FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES,SAID CONTRACTS
TO BE FUNDED FROM THE 2010 HOME PROGRAM. Councilmember Wright seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 11 - 115
9. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Legacy Community
Development Corporation for acquisition and rehabilitation of properties for sale or
lease purchase ($69,841).
Administration recommended approval.
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The City of Beaumont receives an annual allocation of HOME Investments Partnerships
funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has
previously awarded contracts for acquisition or construction of housing to be sold to eligible
low/moderate income families under lease purchase agreements. Federal regulations
require that a minimum of fifteen percent(15%)of the City's total HOME fund allocation be
contracted to Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDO's)for eligible CHDO
activities.
Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC), a certified CHDO, is seeking
to stabilize neighborhoods, particularly in the north end, by providing home ownership
opportunities for low to moderate income families. This funding will enable Legacy to
identify up to two (2) properties currently on the market and submit them for the review
process, which includes satisfying the program's lot specifications, environmental review,
and code compliance. Eligible properties will be acquired and rehabilitated, and sold or a
lease-purchase offer will be extended to eligible low-to-moderate income families for a
period not to exceed 36 months. Any and all income received by Legacy for leased
properties must be used toward the organization's affordable housing activities. Operating
funds will also be used for Homebuyer Counseling, and Neighborhood Outreach. Housing
Division staff will be responsible for monitoring Legacy for HOME Program compliance.
Funding is available from the 2009 HOME Program.
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(LEGACY CDC)IN THE AMOUNT OF$69,841 FOR ACQUISITION AND
REHABILITATION OF UP TO TWO (2) PROPERTIES FOR LEASE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-TO-MODERATE
INCOME FAMILIES AND FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES,SAID CONTRACTS TO BE FUNDED FROM
THE 2009 HOME PROGRAM. Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 11 - 116
WORKSESSION
Review and discuss the Preliminary Budget of the 2011 Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan
Chris Boone Community Development Director, discussed the proposed 2011
Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action
Plan, this plan lays out the goals and budget for Beaumont's annual allocation of
Federal Community Development appropriations. This 2011 program year
allocation is expected to be $2,630,635, of that $1.7 million would be allocated to
CDBG programs, $150,000 for program income and $727,000 of home dollars.
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The proposed amounts in the preliminary budget are minor repairs to approximately
ten homes totaling $140,000, lead based paint testing $10,000, rehabilitation of
approximately 3 to 5 homes $100,000, administration of the program $120,000,
clearance and demolition of approximately 90 to 95 homes$327,000, assistance to
non-profits $210,000, of that amount $125,000 will be allocated to all non-profits,
$85,000 of that amount will be set aside for those that provide service to the
homeless. The repayment of the Section 108 loan will be$500,000, and $727,774
will be for the home program allocations.
In accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan the City has conducted public
hearings at the South East Texas Family Resource Center, Elmo Willard Library
and Fletcher Elementary School, to discuss and take comments on the federal
programs.
PUBLIC HEARING
Receive comments on the Preliminary Budget of the 2011 Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan
Open - 1:57 p.m.
None
Closed - 1:58 p.m.
10. Consider approving the Preliminary Budget of the 2011 Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan.
Administration recommended approval.
As mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD),
City Council has conducted public hearings and work sessions in previous years
prior to adopting the City's Annual Action Plan. Community Development Staff
along with the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), hosted four
(4) Public Hearings in order to receive public comments on the process and
activities related to the Preliminary 2011 Annual Action Plan. In accordance with
the Citizen Participation Plan, a thirty (30) day comment period, which allows
citizens a reasonable time to submit written comments, will follow the adoption of
the 2011 Preliminary Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan. Prior to its
submission to HUD for approval, City Council will consider adopting the final Draft of
the Annual Action Plan on or about May 3, 2011.
The 2009 Preliminary budget totaling $2,630,635 is comprised of Community
Development Block Grant Funds($1,752,861), HOME Investment Partnership funds
($727,774) and estimated Program Income ($150,000).
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Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL HEREBY ADOPTS THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET OF THE 2011 HUD CONSOLIDATED
GRANT PROGRAM'S ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. Councilmember Samuel seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM PATE,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 11 - 117
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN- COMMENTED ON HIS TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND,GLAD
TO BE BACK, ENCOURAGED ANYONE WHO WOULD
LIKE TO SEEK THE HISTORY OF THEIR RELIGION TO DO
SO, IT'S A VERY BEAUTIFUL LAND WITH BEAUTIFUL
PEOPLE
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- COMMENTED ON WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH,
CONGRATULATED ALL WOMEN THAT ARE TAKING
PART IN THEIR COMMUNITY
MAYOR PRO TEM PATE- COMMENTED ON COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN'S TRIP,
AS WELL AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH- ANNOUNCED ON APRIL 14, 2011, THERE WILL BE A
"SENIORS DAY OUT" AT THE L.L. MELTON, FROM
9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., THERE WILL BE A ZUMBA
CLASS, A MOVIE, OZEN CHOIR WILL PERFORM, THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE PRESENT ALONG WITH
HEALTH CLASSES, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE
PROVIDED,ON APRIL 16,2011,FROM 10:00 A.M.TO
2:00 P.M.THERE WILL BE A COMMUNITY TOWN HALL
MEETING IN REGARDS TO THE CLOSING OF THE TEXAS
YOUTH COMMISSION, THE CLOSING WILL AFFECT
ABOUT 250 JOBS, ALSO THE LAMAR UNIVERSITY
POST OFFICE MAY BE CLOSING,PLEASE WRITE YOUR
CONGRESSMAN IN REGARDS TO THIS CLOSING
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CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - NONE
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
None
Open session of meeting recessed at 2:15 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Starvin Marvins Bar and Grill LLC vs. City of Beaumont, et al, Cause
No. E-0189628
Klein Investigations and Consulting vs. City of Beaumont Police
Department, Cause No. B-0189589
Claim of McInnis Construction, Inc.
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
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