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Home My WebLink AboutMIN MAY 10 2011 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate,Jr., Mayor Pro Tom BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Williams-Wright,At Large Dr.Alan B.Coleman,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Ward II Audwin Samuel,Ward III May 10, 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 May 10, 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 1-3/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Major Florian Estrada of the Salvation Army 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 (arrived at 1:43 p.m.) and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "National Salvation Army Week" - May 8 - 14, 2011 - Proclamation read by Mayor Pro Tern Pate; accepted by Major Florian Estrada and Michael Perez "National Transportation Week - May 16 - 22, 2011 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Wright; accepted by Joe Ochoa with Sabine District Transportation Club "Cancer Awareness Weekend" - May 13 - 14, 2011 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Coleman; accepted by Desirre Dickinson, with American Caner Relay for Life "100 Club Awareness Month" - May 10, 2011 - Proclamation read by Mayor Ames; accepted by Sgt. Chuck Howard "National Police Week — May 15 — 21, 2011 — Proclamation ready by Mayor Ames; accepted by Chief Frank Coffin and Lt. Mark Pierce "National Travel and Tourism Week" — May 8 — 14, 2011 — Proclamation read by Councilmember Samuel; accepted by CVB Director Dean Conwell and Staff Minutes—May 10,2011 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 1-3/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - May 3, 2011 Confirmation of committee appointments - A) Approve a contract for furnishing and installing a fence at the Water Utilities Complex— Resolution 11 - 145 B) Approve a change order for the Riverfront Park Bank Stabilization Project— Resolution 11 - 146 C) Authorize the acquisition of property (7130 Eastex) for the Concord Road Pavement Widening Project— Resolution 11 - 147 Councilmember Wright made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to' submit and accept a grant from the Texas Department of Rural Affairs for the South Park Drainage Relief Project. Administration recommended Council authorize the City Manager to submit and accept a grant from the Texas Department of Rural Affairs for Supplemental Disaster Recovery Non- Housing Activities, Phase 11, Round I funding. The project identified for funding under this grant is South Park Drainage Relief. The Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA) notified the City that $11,339,401 in Supplemental Disaster Recovery Non-Housing Activities are available for infrastructure that was damaged or failed to perform during Hurricane Ike. South Park Relief, a project currently identified in the Capital Program, was recommended. Minutes—May 10,2011 The Moore Street watershed, South Park watershed and Threadneedle watershed drain into a 60-inch pipe that travels through Exxon-Mobil refinery property and discharges into the Neches River. The 60-inch outfall and related conveyance systems are old and have deteriorated over time. The proposed improvements will supplement the existing 60-inch outfall to the river with a proposed 10 ft. x 8 ft. box culvert also discharging into the Neches River system. The estimated cost for the total project is$11,703,463, thus possibly requiring participation by the City in the amount of$364,062. However, the cost of the project will not be known until the city receives bids. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AFFAIRS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER RECOVERY NON-HOUSING ACTIVITIES TO FUND THE SOUTH PARK DRAINAGE RELIEF PROJECT. MAYOR PRO TEM Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 11 - 148 2. Consider approving a contract for renovations to the former Goodwill Industries building located at 790 Orleans that is utilized by the Police Department. Administration recommended the award of a contract to Centerline Construction Services, Inc. of Beaumont in the amount of$355,000. The City purchased the former Goodwill Industries building at 790 Orleans in 2006. The building referred to as the Police Annex,was to be renovated for confiscated property and Family Violence Offices. Building Services staff made repairs to the HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems in the building. The roof was replaced in 2010. The building currently houses confiscated and surplus property and emergency supplies. Plans were developed for the renovation of a 40 ft. x 80 ft. section of the 1 st floor for Family Violence offices. Currently, the Family Violence office is located on Gulf Street in the former YMBL office at the Fair Grounds. The local Housing Authority plans to purchase this property for housing development. Exterior renovations to the building include new windows and entrance, a new awning and stucco finish on the building's east side. Interior renovations include five offices, a waiting room, restrooms, and a conference room. The renovated area will not reduce or interfere with space needed for police and surplus property storage. Minutes—May 10,2011 Centerline Construction plans to subcontract 20% of this project to local certified MBE companies. Work should commence by the end of May and be completed within 120 days. Funding for this project is available in the Capital Program. Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THECITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 11 - 149 3. Consider approving a contract for the_construction of a platform to support an emergency power generator at the Police Department. Administration recommended the award of a contract to Bruce's General Construction in the amount of$135,000. In October 2010, Council approved the purchase of a new generator set to be installed at the Police Department to provide emergency power for the entire three(3)story 56,250 sq. ft. facility. The diesel powered emergency power system includes a Mustang 1500 kilowatt, 480 volt, generator powered by a Caterpillar 3512C diesel engine. Delivery date of the generator is contingent upon completion of a support platform. Bids were solicited for the installation of the 26'x 36' structural concrete elevated platform that will provide a foundation to support the new generator set. The platform will be elevated in accordance with height requirements determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The low bidder meeting specifications is Bruce's General Construction. Bruce's is a City certified minority business enterprise. Funding for this purchase will be provided by the 2007 Supplemental Port Security Grant, which requires a 25% match. The City's portion in the amount of$33,750 is available in CapitalReserve. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BRUCE'S GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE Minutes—May 10,2011 MOTION PASSED Resolution 11 - 150 PUBLIC HEARING * Dangerous Structures * Open: 2:15 p.m. Barry Morris 780 Goliad Beaumont TX Item #39 780 Goliad Clyde Pierce Jr. 2082 Ives Beaumont TX Item #49 2082 Ives (& Garage) Otis B. Moore Jr. 345 N. Parkway Dr. Beaumont TX Item #61 345 N. Parkway Dr. (& Garage) John & Yei Daniels 1868 Sarah Beaumont TX Item #70 1868 Sarah Faith E. Bodle 3720 Test St. Beaumont TX Item #76 3716-18 Test St. (duplex) Linus Gallow Jr. 5290 Phelps Rd. Beaumont TX Item #62 5290 Phelps (& Shed) Maggie Boudreaux 4080 Houston St. Beaumont TX Item #48 4080 Houston St. Sean Stotsky 2213 Lake Love Way Seabrook TX Item #1 245 E. Alma Nick Klironomus 2650 Houston St. Beaumont TX Item #45 2650 Houston Close: 2:38 p.m. Minutes—Mev 10.2011 4. Consider approval of an ordinance and a resolution declaring certain structures to be dangerous structures and ordering their removal within 10 days or authorizing the property owner to enroll the dangerous structure in a work program. Administration recommended approval. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)has approved the use of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding for the demolition and clearance of residential properties that were damaged as a result of Hurricane Ike and are now uninhabitable. These structures have been inspected and have been determined to be unsafe and substandard and contributing to slum and blight. Funding will be available through a grant with TDHCA, with no local match. Councilmember Samuel 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#1,39,45,48,49,61 AND 67 TO ENTER INTO A 150 DAY WORK PROGRAM ON THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURES LIST, AND ITEM #70 TO BE RECONSIDERED AT A LATER DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 11 - 037 Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE OF SEVENTY-THREE (73) RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES THAT WERE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE IKE.THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS WILL ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR THE ACTIVITIES.Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 11 — 151 Minutes—Mav 10.2011 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - CONGRATULATED HIS SON JOHN COLEMAN, WHO WILL BE GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE ON FRIDAY,FROM TEXAS A& M,WITH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE,ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE ON SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011 COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- CONDOLENCES TO BEVERLY WILLIAMS AND HER FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF HER HUSBAND ALBERT WILLIAMS, THANKED EVERYONE THAT HAS ALREADY VOTED EARLY AND PLEASE VOTE SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011,WHICH IS ELECTION DAY MAYOR PRO TEM PATE- COMMENTED ON THE.JAZZ FESTIVAL,THE MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL AT ST. MICHAELS, BOYS HAVEN AT PARKDALE MALL,THE BETTER BUSINESS TORCH AWARD THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE BEAUMONT CIVIC CENTER,CONGRATULATED THE CVB,ASKED THAT EVERYONE TO THINK ABOUT HELPING OUT THE RELAY FOR LIFE PROGRAM COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- NONE COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - NONE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR AMES - COMMENTED ON THE FESTIVAL'S OVER THE WEEKEND,THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER,AS WELL AS THE ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION WALK Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Mike Getz 7950 Phelan Beaumont TX Commented on a story that was been broadcast by Fox 4 News Station,which attacks his personal integrity, the story was in regards to signs placed in the right-of-way at Ozen High School during a carnival over the weekend by City Candidates and School Board Trustees Bruce Hoffer 2325 North St. Beaumont TX Stated it is the last day of early voting, get out and support your candidate, congratulated his son Wesley Hoffer, who will graduating from Lamar University this Saturday, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, commented on youth soccer as well as signing up for the fall soccer season Nnutea—Mav 10.2011 Louis Vaughn 9615 Mapes Beaumont TX Spoke to Council in regards to a Retention Pond Proposal that will be located on 11th St. and Fannett Road Open session of meeting recessed at 2:55 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-189,628 Derrick Newman v. City of Beaumont, Texas, Frank C. Coffin, Jr., James Kyle Hayes, James Cody Guedry, Charles J. Duchamp III, David Todd Burke, Jason J. Torres, and John David Brown, Case No. 1:10-cv-00795- RC There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. W avatk0ge upon request in the City Clerk's Office. fia�A—&2iz - —4, gicky Amey, Mayor z Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes-Dote