HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUN 26 2012 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMO'NT
W.L. Pate,Jr.,At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Wright,At-Large
Dr.Alan B.Coleman,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D.Getz,Ward II
Audwin Samuel,Ward III June 26,2012 Jamie Smith, Mayor Pro Tom
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 June 26, 2012, 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 7-13/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor James Blackwell gave the invocation. Col. Gregory Baine, United States Army led the
Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Smith, Councilmembers Coleman,
Getz, Wright, Pate and Samuel. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper,
City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"National HIV Testing Day"-June 28, 2012-Proclamation read by Councilmember Pate;
accepted by Sherrie Ulmer, Director of Beaumont Public Health Department
Presentation—Mayor Pro Tern Smith announced that there is a presentation to be given
by Kerwin Stone, President of the Southeast Texas Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter
292. Mr. Stone presented Mayor Becky Ames with the Legislator of the Year award.
Joining him was Sandra Womack with Chapter 292 and a member of the Patriot Riders,
which is a group of veterans and other patriots who escort our heroes home who made the
ultimate sacrifice for their Country. Ms. Womack presented Barbara Otto with the Friend of
the Vietnam Veterans of America award.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 7-13/Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - June 19, 2012
Minutes—June 26,2012
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
A) Approve an amended pipe line crossing contract with the Kansas City Southern Railway
Company related to the Main Street Utility Relocation Project— Resolution 12 - 138
Councilmember Pate made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro
Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
GETZ,WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider an ordinance approving a request for a zone change from RS(Residential
Single Family Dwelling) District to RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-
Medium Density) District or more restrictive district on property located north of
Sienna Trails Subdivision.
Daniel Dotson, representing Muse Limited, Inc., has applied for a zone change.
In November, 2006, a master plan was submitted for the entire property. That plan
called for approximately 38 acres for single family development, approximately 12
acres for apartments and approximately 12 acres for patio homes and elderly
housing. In March, 2007 and again in January, 2010, City Council approved several
zone changes to allow for a variety of housing types. In 2010, there was a concern
over what an increase in density might have on traffic flow on Concord. However,
work on this section of Concord should begin before the end of 2012. The City of
Beaumont Transportation Division does not feel that this rezoning to RM-M for the
remainder of the property will adversely affect Concord.
At a Joint Public Hearing held June 18, 2012, the Planning Commission
recommended approval 7:0 of a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family
Dwelling) District to RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Medium Density)
District on property located north of Sienna Trails Subdivision.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Wright moved 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,TEXAS,BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS
(RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO RM-M (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING — MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF
SIENNA TRAILS SUBDIVISION, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
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SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tern
Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
GETZ,WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 029
2. Consider an ordinance approving 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 or more restrictive district at 2020
East Lucas.
June Thibodeaux has applied for a zone change.
June Thibodeaux has applied for a zone change for 0.39 acres of land behind her
existing tax preparation office. The property is located at 2020 E. Lucas. Ms.
Thibodeaux states that she would like to move a building onto the subject property
to use for additional office space and storage. The south 135'of Ms. Thibodeaux's
property is zoned GC-MD. To use the north 135'of her property for her business, a
zone change is required.
Since January, 2006, of the two zone changes to commercial along the north side of
E. Lucas Drive, both have been to GC-MD-2. What makes those zone change
requests different from this one is that they both were adjacent to developed single
family residential areas. Ms. Thibodeaux's property backs up to a creek and a
large, wooded, undeveloped area zoned RM-H. This area is unlikely to develop for
many years to come, if ever. Therefore, the Planning Manager does not think that
rezoning the rear of Ms. Thibodeaux's to GC-MD will be detrimental to any
surrounding properties.
To be able to move the accessory building onto the property,the building must have
a State seal, be made ADA accessible, have an ADA restroom and must meet the
wind load requirements(tie-downs). As an accessory building, it will not be required
to be placed on a permanent foundation.
At a Joint Public Hearing held June 18, 2012, the Planning Commission
recommended approval 7:0 of a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District at 2020 East Lucas.
Minutes—June 26,2012
Approval of ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern 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, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RM-H
(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY)DISTRICT TO GC-MD(GENERAL
COMMERICAL—MUUTPLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST
LUCAS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 030
3. Consider an ordinance approving amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Sec.
28.03.020 (f)(3)(13), Sec. 28.03.020 (f)(3)(D), Sec. 28.03.020 (f)(4)(A), Sec.
28.03.020 (f)(4)(C), Sec. 28.03.021 (0(4)(B), Sec. 28.03.021 (f)(5)(A), Sec.
28.03.021 (f)(5)(B), Sec. 28.03.021 (f)(5)(C), Sec. 28.03.024 (b)(1) and Sec.
28.04.008 (b)(3).
Staff has been reviewing the Zoning Ordinances for corrections and additions that
need to be made to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 28. These changes are clean up
items dealing with signs and reader boards.
At a Joint Public Hearing held June 18, 2012, the Planning Commission
recommended approval 7:0 of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Sec.
28.03.020 (f)(3)(B), Sec. 28.03.020 (f)(3)(1)), Sec. 28.03.020 (0(4)(A), Sec.
28.03.020 (f)(4)(C), Sec. 28.03.021 (f)(4)(B), Sec. 28.03.021 (0(5)(A), Sec.
28.03.021 (f)(5)(B), Sec. 28.03.021 (f)(5)(C), Sec. 28.03.024 (b)(1) and Sec.
28.04.008 (b)(3).
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 28,SECTIONS 28.03.020(f)13)(8),28.03.020(f)(3)(D),28.03.020
(f)(4)(A), 28.03.020 (f)(4)(C), 28.03:021 (f)(4)(B), 28.03.021 (f)(5)(A), 28.03.021
(f)(5)(B), 28.03.021 (f)(5)(C), 28.03.024(b)(1)and 28.04.008 (b)(3)OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, TO MAKE CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tern
Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
GETZ,WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
Minutes—June 26,2012
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 — 031
4. Consider an ordinance approving a request for a specific use permit to allow an
employment agency in an NC(Neighborhood Commercial) District at 3390 Harrison
Avenue.
Grant Fowler, representing LC Personnel, Inc., has applied for a specific use permit.
Mr. Fowler states that the full-service temporary staffing company provides
employees with a wide variety of skills to their client companies. At any given time,
LC Personnel temporary employees are working on plant maintenance and
shutdowns, manufacturing, hospitality, office/clerical, construction and many other
industries.
The Beaumont branch office will be located in an existing building and will be
operated by two full-time employees, a Branch Manager and an Office Manager.
They will be responsible for sales and marketing, recruiting, screening, hiring and
dispatching employees, payroll, collections and other administrative activities.
At a Joint Public Hearing held June 18, 2012, the Planning Commission
recommended approval 7:0 of a specific use permit to allow an employment agency
in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District at 3390 Harrison Avenue.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY IN AN NC(N€IGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT AT 3390 HARRISON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
GETZ,WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 032
5. Consider an ordinance approving a request for a specific use permit to allow the
filling of oxygen tanks in an LI (Light Industrial) District at 2155 Interstate 10 East.
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J. C. Mazoch, representing Coastal Welding Supply, has applied for a specific use
permit.
Mr. Mazoch states that Coastal Welding Supply's Phase I activities include
relocating its administrative offices as well as some of its welding supply inventory
consisting of welding electrodes and wire and miscellaneous industrial supply items.
In addition, the company will be relocating and expanding their inert cylinder gas
filling to the new location. Phase II will include the filling of oxygen tanks at the IH-
10 facility.
At a Joint Public Hearing held June 18, 2012, the Planning Commission
recommended approval 7:0 of a specific use permit to allow the filling of oxygen
tanks in an LI (Light Industrial) District at 2155 Interstate 10 East.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE FILLING OF OXYGEN TANKS IN
AN LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AT 2155 INTERSTATE 10 EAST IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
GETZ,WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 033
6. Consider an ordinance approving a request for an HC-L(Historic Cultural-Landmark
Preservation) Designation for the house at 470 Jackson.
Demetria Standberry, the daughter of the owner of the property, has applied for an
HC-L (Historic Cultural-Landmark) Designation. Ms. Standberry states that the
house was built more than 100 years ago. In 1878, the property was sold to the
Beaumont Lumber Company. As early as 1900, J.D. Kilgore used the house as his
family residence and a grocery store. In 1915, Mr. Kilgore purchased the property.
As the community prospered, so did the grocery store. Eventually the store was
relocated to Irving Street where it continued to serve the community.
After several changes in ownership, the property was sold in 1966 to Ms.
Standberry's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Standberry. The house served as both
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the Standberry's residence and Mr. Standberry's shoe repair shop. Eventually the
shoe repair shop was moved next door. Mrs. Standberry also ran a small
seamstress business from the house.
Mr. Standberry passed his trade on to the next generation. Currently, the second
generation owns and operates a shoe repair shop and barber shop located on
Washington.
While the house was damaged by Hurricane Rita, it has not had any significant
changes to its design since it was originally built. The house is an excellent
example of working class housing built during the early growth period of Beaumont.
On June 11, 2012, the Historic Landmark Commission recommended approval
of the HC-L Designation.
At a Joint Public Hearing held June 18, 2012,the Planning Commission recommended
approval 7:0 of an HC-L(Historic Cultural-Landmark Preservation) Designation for the
house at 470 Jackson subject to the following condition:
1. If the house is ever demolished, the HC-L Designation will be removed by the City
of Beaumont.
Approval of ordinance subject to the following condition:
1. If the house is ever demolished, the HC-L Designation will be removed by the City
of Beaumont.
Councilmember Samuel 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,
TEXAS, BY ESTABLISHING AN HC-L (HISTORICAL-CULTURAL LANDMARK PRESERVATION)
DESIGNATION FOR THE HOUSE LOCATED AT 470 JACKSON, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 — 034
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7. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of a 3'wide portion of an easement at
6835 Lexington.
Richard Riggs has applied for the abandonment. The abandonment is for the north T of a
20' wide utility easement across the south end of the subject property.
Mr. Riggs states that the purpose of the abandonment is to allow the construction of an
addition onto the rear of his house.
This item was sent to all interested parties. No negative responses have been received.
At a Regular Meeting held June 18, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 7:0 of the abandonment.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND
ABANDONING A 3'WIDE PORTION OF AN EASEMENT LOCATED AT 6835 LEXINGTON, BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 — 035
8. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of a 1.8' x 55.4' portion of a 20'wide
utility easement at 7310 Highway 105.
Linh Berryhill has applied for the abandonment. In May, 2008, Ms.Berryhili requested the
abandonment of a 1.8' x 55.4' portion of a 20' wide utility easement adjacent to Highway
105.
The Benyhills constructed a martial arts studio on the subject property. Prior to
construction of the 55' x 90' metal building, they hired an engineer to perform site
engineering and preliminary layout of the building. Somehow, layout stakes were
accidently knocked over or removed and replaced incorrectly prior to initial setup. The
building was setup, formed and concrete poured using these incorrect stakes. A
subsequent slab survey indicated the aforementioned encroachment into the easement.
In addition to encroaching into the easement,the building also encroaches 1.8'into the 20'
front yard building setback. On May 1, 2008, the Board of Adjustment granted a variance
to the front yard building setback.
This item was sent to all interested parties. Entergy originally objected to the requested
abandonment. Because of that objection,the Planning Commission tabled action on this
item. Since that time, Entergy has re-evaluated its objection and has now withdrawn it.
Entergy no longer has an issue with the abandonment.
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At a Regular Meeting held June 18, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 7:0 to abandon the easement.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A
1.81X55.4' PORTION OF A 20' WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT AT 7310 HIGHWAY 105, BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 —036
9. Consider an ordinance amending Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances changing
the speed limit on a section of Delaware Street.
City staff conducted a traffic study and an evaluation of the speed limit on Delaware Street
from Dowlen Road to Major Drive. The spot traffic study conducted in this area indicated
that the majority of drivers are driving faster than the current speed limit. It is
recommended that the speed limit and speed zone boundary change within this section as
shown below:
treet Limits of zone Dir. of Travel
Speed
Delaware (a) From a point 50 feet west of the centerline East and West 35 of 19tn
street to a point 600 feet east of the centerline of Oak Trace Drive.
(b) From a point 600 feet east of the centerline East and West 40 of Oak
Trace Drive to a point 900 feet West of Dowlen Road.
street Limits of zone Dir. of Travel
Siated
Delaware (c) From a point 900 feet West of Dowlen Road East and West 45
to the center line of F.M. 364 (Major Drive)
Approval of Ordinance.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SECTION 20.03.003 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT ON A SECTION OF DELAWARE STREET; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Pate
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 037
10. Consider a resolution approving the transfer of $900,000 from the Fund Balance in
the General Fund to the Municipal Transit Fund.
The Municipal Transit Fund accounts for the activities of the Beaumont Municipal Transit
System. The City of Beaumont receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration,
the Texas Department of Transportation, and farebox revenue, which goes toward
operating transit services. These three revenue sources are projected to cover 54% of
transit expenditures in FY 2012. Therefore,transfers are made from the General Fund, as
necessary, to cover the remainder of expenditures.
The Municipal Transit Fund is projected to have a shortfall of$575,000 at the end of FY
2012,which is on September 30, 2012. A transfer of$900,000 from the General Fund will
cover the projected shortfall, and provide a fund balance in the Transit Fund of
approximately $325,000.
If the transfer of$900,000 is approved, a total of$2,450,000 will have been transferred
from the General Fund to the Transit Fund in FY 2012. As city staff projects transit
expenditures for FY 2013,the General Fund will likely need to transfer at least$2,200,000
to the Transit Fund as a part of the FY 2013 Budget.
As of April 30, 2012, the Fund Balance in the General Fund was projected to be
$27,838,505 at the end of the fiscal year which is $2,100,641 more than the FY 2012
Budget estimated. If$900,000 is transferred to the Transit Fund, there will be a projected
$26,938,505 in the Fund Balance,which is 25%of expenditures. Financial projections for
the Transit Fund are attached for your review.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO
TRANSFER$900,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE MUNICIPAL TRANSIT FUND; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 — 038
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11. Consider a resolution approving a contract for the East Lucas Sidewalks Project(US 69 to
Railroad Tracks).
The Project includes the replacement of drainage structures and installation of sidewalk
from US 69 to the railroad tracks on East Lucas. The sidewalk will be located on the south
side of the road and will start where TXDOT concludes their sidewalk project.
On June 7, 2012 the City of Beaumont received four(4) bids for the Project. The low bid
was submitted by Allco, Ltd. in the amount of$332,100.
The MBE participation is with Crabtree Barricade Systems, and American Remediation in
the amount of$5,953.75 representing 1.79%of the contract amount. Due to the nature of
the work, Allco plans to utilize their own forces to conduct the work.
Capital Program.
Approval of Resolution.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALLCO, INC., OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $332,100.00 FOR THE EAST LUCAS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 - 139
12. Consider a resolution approving a contract for maintenance and repair services for use by
the Building Services Division.
Bids were requested for an annual contract to provide on demand repair, maintenance,
and light construction services as needed by the Building Services Division. The contract
does not include demolition services, or projects which are reasonably anticipated to
approach or exceed $75,000.
Seven (7) vendors were notified and four (4) responses were received. Specifications
requested hourly labor rates for carpenters, helpers, concrete finishers, equipment
operators and general laborers together with percentage markup for materials and
equipment rentals. Bids were evaluated on total annual cost based upon estimated labor
hours for each skill category and condition.
Low bid was received from Bruce's General Construction, Inc., of Beaumont who has held
this contract for several years. Journeyman labor rates in this bid represent an average
reduction of 45% below current contract rates.
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General Fund.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID
SUBMITTED BY BRUCE'S GENERAL CONSTRUCTION,OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,FOR MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR SERVICES AS NEEDED BY THE BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
$210,600 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 - 140
13. Consider a resolution authorizing Dalcor Pine Club, LTD to submit an application to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Pine Club
Apartments at 5015 Pine Street, a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project and
offering support for the project.
Dalcor Pine Club, LTD is requesting authorization to submit an application to the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for use of LIHTC funds for the
rehabilitation and improvement of a two hundred and thirty-two (232) unit multi-family
housing development known as Pine Club, located at 5015 Pine Street. Pine Club was
constructed as an affordable housing property approximately fifteen (15)years ago. This
proposed project involves the reissuing of tax credits in order to update the property.
Specifically, this will include installing energy efficient air conditioning systems, appliances
and solar window screens. In addition, anew business center will be constructed that will
be used for job counseling and services for the residents.
Currently, the area of the rehabilitation project has more than twice the state average of
subsidized housing units per capita. As such, funding the rehabilitations of these
subsidized units would not be allowed in this area unless the project and the allocation of
tax credits is supported by the City Council. It should be noted that because Pine Club
was originally developed as an affordable housing project, no new affordable housing
units will actually be established in this area. Approval of this resolution would allow
TDHCA to consider funding Pine Club Apartments, as required by §50.8(2)(A) of the
Texas Administrative Code.
State Housing Tax Credits will be used, with no participation required by the City.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE GOVERNING
BODY OF THE CITY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL CONSTITUTE A
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AS REQUIRED
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BY SECTION 50.8(2)(A)OF THE TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. Mayor Pro Tern Smith seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 - 141
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - REMINDED CITIZENS THAT NEXT WEEK IS THE 4' OF JULY
CELEBRATING OUR COUNTRY, THERE WILL BE FIREWORKS
DOWNTOWN AND OTHER FESTIVITIES, ASKED THAT
EVERYONE CHECK OUT THE WEB SITE REGARDING THE
FESTIVITIES AND BE READY TO HAVE SOME FUN
COUNCILMEM13ER GETZ- THANKED THE CITIZENS THAT ATTENDED THE PUBLIC FORUM
AT ROGERS PARK ON LAST NIGHT, THERE WAS SOME
SPIRITED DISCUSSION, SEVERAL IDEAS WERE PROPOSED
THAT HE WANTED TO SHARE WITH HIS FELLOW
COUNCILMEMBERS, ONE WAS THE POSSIBILITY TO HAVE
COUNCIL MEETINGS IN THE EVENINGS ON OCCASIONS,
THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA AND MERITS EXPIRATION,IT'S
HARD FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE TO COME TO MEETINGS AT 1:30
P.M., COMMENTED ON THE ANDY RODDICK FOUNDATION
THAT PUT ON ITS TENNIS TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND,
THERE WERE 84 PARTICIPANTS,HE PLEDGES TO COME BACK
NEXT YEAR, COMPLIMENTED RANI ToHME ON HIS EFFORTS
FOR BRINGING THE TEXAS SOCIETY FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS TO THE CITY LAST WEEK, HAD OVER 400
PARTICIPANTS AT THE EVENT, GREAT TO HAVE ENGINEERS
FROM ALL ACROSS THE STATE ATTENDING,THE SIDEWALKS
IN AMELIA ALONG ENFIELD ARE BEGINNING,THAT'S A GREAT
THING IT WILL REALLY ALLEVIATE A BIG PROBLEM OUT THERE
WITH CHILDREN TRYING TO WALK TO SCHOOL, ALSO
COMMENTED ON THE MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SYSTEM,STATED
COUNCIL JUST APPROVED TRANSFERRING $900,000 INTO
THE TRANSIT FUND, WITH THE PROJECTIONS THIS COMING
YEAR BEING$5 MILLION WHICH IS WHAT IT IS GOING TO COST
TO RUN THAT PROGRAM, WE SEE THAT THERE ARE
APPROXIMATELY 1,000 CITIZENS USING THAT PROGRAM,
THAT'S $5,000 PER PERSON, CHALLENGED HIS
COUNCILMEMBERS TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX OF OTHER
WAYS THAT THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO SERVE THESE PEOPLE
THAN SPENDING$5 MILLION ON A 1,000 CITIZENS, THINKS
THERE ARE THINGS THAT THEY CAN DO TO PROVIDE BETTER
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AND MORE EFFICIENT SERVICE, WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE
COUNCIL EXPLORE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES,THERE HAS NOT
BEEN MUCH CHANGE IN THE MUNICIPAL SYSTEM IN THE LAST
50 YEARS, THE ROUTES HAVE JUST GOTTEN LONGER, THE
BUSES ARE NICE BUT THEY RUN AROUND EMPTY MOST OF
THE TIME,THE COUNCIL NEEDS TO THINK OF WAYS TO MAKE
THIS SYSTEM BETTER AND TO BE UTILIZED MORE
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- OFFERED CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CHARLES
LEVIAS,JR.,CONGRATULATED DAVID KIKER ON BECOMING
CAPTAIN,JOHN CROSS,SR.,ON LIEUTENANT AND HOWARD
TRAHAN, ill ON SARGENT,WON'T BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE
CEREMONY ON THIS EVENING BUT WANTED TO
CONGRATULATE EACH OF THEM, ALSO STATED SHE
APPRECIATES THE NEW CHIEF ON ALL THAT HE IS DOING AND
THE POSITIVE WAY THAT HE IS DOING THEM
COUNCILMEMBER PATE- COMPLIMENTED THE MAYOR ON THE LEADERSHIP THAT SHE
PROVIDES AND FROM THE STAND POINT OF WHAT CAN WE DO
NOT JUST FOR THE VETERANS BUT FOR ALL THE CITIZENS,
STATED THAT RODNEY AMES WAS IN THE MILITARY AS WELL
HE AND COUNCILMEMBER SMITH WHO HAS HAD THE HONOR
AND PRIVILEGE OF WEARING THE UNIFORM, STATED THE
MAYOR GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND BY PROVIDING THE
LEADERSHIP SO THAT THOSE THAT SERVE INSIDE THE CITY
ARE APPRECIATED,SHE WORKS TO MAKE SURE THE MILITARY
EMPLOYEES HAVE A JOB WHEN THEY GET BACK,ALSO GAVE
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CHARLES LEVIAS, JR.,
THEIR SON WAS THE FIRST BLACK ATHLETE TO PLAY IN THE
SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE,ALSO ENCOURAGED EVERYONE
TO COME OUT AND CELEBRATE WHAT CHANGED THE WORLD
AND THAT WAS.JULY 4,1776,CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR ALL
THE FESTIVITIES THAT WILL BETAKING PLACE DOWNTOWN
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- CONGRATULATED HANI TOHME ON A SUCCESSFUL
CONFERENCE,VERY WELL ATTENDED FROM WHAT HE HEARD,
EVERYONE THAT HE TALKED TO THAT ATTENDED TRULY
ENJOYED IT,CONGRATULATED THE MAYOR FOR ONCE AGAIN
SHOWING HER TRUE LEADERSHIP NOT ONLY IN BEAUMONT
BUT IT SHOWS ALL ACROSS OUR STATE VERY PROUD OF HER,
ENCOURAGED HER TO CONTINUE THE GOOD WORK,ASK THAT
THE CITY MANAGER HAVE SOMEONE LOOK AT THE 1900
BLOCK OF PINE STREET COMING OFF THE FREEWAY IT IS IN
VERY BAD CONDITION
MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH - CONGRATULATED THE MAYOR ON HER LEGISLATOR OF THE
YEAR AWARD, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF
CHARLES LEVIAS,JR.
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- CONGRATULATED THE MAYOR
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CITY MANAGER HAYES- CONGRATULATED THE MAYOR
MAYOR AMES - ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO COME OUT AND ENJOY THE 4TH
OF.JULY CELEBRATION DOWN TOWN, INFORMATION CAN BE
OBTAINED ON THE CITY OF BEAUMONT WEB SITE AT
W W W.0 ITYOFBEAU MONT.COM
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Mark Cassidy 1469 Interstate 10 Beaumont TX
Stated that he put a conversation between him and the Building Codes inspector on
youtube, gave information on how to listen to the conversation, understands the need for
building codes and ordinances but the reality is a lot of times a homeowner or property
owner that has the knowledge can do the repairs themselves, the City forces you to hire a
contractor and a lot of times the contractors are crooks, they steal the property owners
money and they do a shoddy job, just because they can pull a permit doesn't mean they
can do the work, stated he purchased the property on Interstate 10, was going to make a
residence out of the house, the inspectors passed by and put a stop work on some work
that he was doing to the property, stated he recorded his conversation with Mr. Daniels
because he is always trying to find something wrong and always trying to shut someone
down, but before he does that everyone should have due process
With there being no Executive Session, Council adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office.
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