HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 07 2012 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
W.L. Pate,Jr.,At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Wright,At-Large
Dr.Alan B.Coleman,Mayor Pro Tem CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D.Getz,Ward 11
Audwin Samuel,Ward III August 7,2012 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 August 7,2012, 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 1-13/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Chaplin Greg Schwartz with Baptist Hospital of South East Texas gave the invocation. Aurora
Williams, granddaughter of Councilmember Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was
made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Coleman (arrived at 1:35 p.m.),
Councilmembers, Getz, Wright and Pate. Absent: Councilmembers Samuel and Smith. Also
present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City
Clerk.
Councilmember Samuel was absent due to Court and Councilmember Smith was out of the City.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"Celebrating Women Day" - August 9, 2012 - Proclamation read by Mayor Ames;
accepted by Georgine Guillory and other Pioneering Women
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-13/Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - July 24, 2012
* Approval of redistricting presentation/public hearing—July 17,2012—Removed from the
Consent Agenda
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
Minutes—August 7,2012
A) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Jefferson
County Tourism Commission for transportation costs for the Texas Extension Education
Association's 2012 Annual Convention — Resolution 12-158
B) Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 12-052 for the East Lucas Lift Station and
Force Main and Interceptor Rehabilitation Project— Resolution 12-159
Councilmember Pate made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of
the minutes for the Redistricting Presentation/Public Hearing held on July 17, 2012.
Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of a 10' sanitary sewer easement at
2580 S. Fourth Street
Gina Aguirre, representing the property owner John Dhuka, has applied for the
abandonment.
Mr. Dhuka has submitted plans to the City for the construction of 8,385 sq. ft. of retail
space at the northwest corner of S. 4"'and Cartwright. Currently,a 6"sanitary sewer line is
located in the easement. In order for the retail center to be built, the subject easement
must be abandoned.
This item was sent to all interested parties. Water Utilities states that there is a 6"sanitary
sewer main in the easement. According to the construction plans for the convenience
store, the existing sanitary sewer main will be abandoned and replaced by a private line.
At a Regular Meeting held July 16, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the abandonment.
Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLEDAN ORDINANCE VACATING AND
ABANDONING A 10' SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AT 2580 S. FOURTH STREET, BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
Minutes—August 7,2012
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 044
2. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of a 0.009 acre waterline easement at
6655 Highway 105.
Jeremy Mitchell, representing The Anchor Church, has applied for the abandonment.
Mr. Mitchell states that the church is building a new sanctuary at their current location. As
part of the construction plans, a 404.50 sq.ft. exclusive waterline easement was dedicated
to accommodate a needed fire hydrant. After the waterline easement was filed, a different
route to the fire hydrant was approved by the City of Beaumont Water Utilities Department
and a new easement for that route was dedicated. Therefore, the church would like to
have the original waterline easement abandoned.
This item was sent to all interested parties. No negative responses have been received.
At a Regular Meeting held July 16, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the abandonment.
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
VACATING AND ABANDONING AN 0.009 ACRE WATERLINE EASEMENT AT 6655 HIGHWAY 105,
BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 045
3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining
agreement with Beaumont Professional Firefighters' Local 399.
The current labor agreement with Beaumont Professional Firefighters' Local 399 will expire
on September 30, and staff has been working with representatives of Local 399 on a new
agreement.
The proposed three-year labor agreement provides no wage increase for the first year, a
wage increase of one percent on October 1, 2013, and a two percent increase on October
1, 2014.
The City currently provides a pension contribution of 13% of a firefighter's pay; this will
increase to 15% on October 1, 2012.
Minutes—August 7,2012
Incentive pay is increased by$25 to $50 per month for air mask technicians, and $50 per
month will be paid to firefighters who are in training or who subsequently, as first
responders in Suppression, provide Advanced Life Support(ALS)care to the public under
a joint program with Beaumont EMS.
In the event the Mayor declares a mandatory evacuation, employees of the Fire
Department will be compensated under the same policy as the City's civilian employees.
The agreement also allows the City Manager- to consider vacation carry-over requests
submitted by the Fire Chief, affirms the Fire Chief s authority to appoint the Assistant Chief,
and grants the City the authority to set the wages of that position. The other elements of
the prior agreement remain in place.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE BEAUMONT
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 399. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 - 160
4. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2012 Budget, specifically the General Fund.
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter,the City Manager shall strictly enforce the
provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not
authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the
budget ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of
the appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred.
As discussed in a work session on July 24, 2012,the Henry Homberg Golf Course Fund is
in need of a transfer in the amount of $200,000 due to the impact of both needed
renovations and weather conditions this fiscal year. Therefore, Administration
recommends the General Fund's budget be amended to appropriate the additional transfer
of$200,000. In addition, because overall expenditures, before transfers, are expected to
exceed budgeted expenditures by$54,700, an amendment is needed to appropriate these
additional expenditures. Due to increases in sales tax and property tax collections as well
as charges for services in an estimated aggregate amount of$2,276,000,there is sufficient
revenue to cover the additional appropriation of$254,700 for FY 2012.
Councilmember Williams made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL
EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES IN THE GENERAL FUND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Mayor Pro Tern Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
Minutes—August 7,2012
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 046
5. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2012 Budget, specifically the Water Utilities Fund.
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter,the City Manager shah strictly enforce the
provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not
authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the
budget ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of
the appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred. Approving the proposed
amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget.
The Water Utilities Fund incurred additional expenditures in FY 2012 due to the effects of
last year's drought and the expansion of the sewer treatment plant. The drought conditions
caused an increase in repair and maintenance of the sewer system's infrastructure. In
addition, a parcel of land became available and was purchased as part of the future
expansion of the sewer treatment plant. Additional revenues estimated at $405,500 and
fund balance are available to cover the additional appropriation of$1,007,300.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUiMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO
APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES IN THE WATER UTILITIES FUND;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Wright seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 — 047
6. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2012 Budget, specifically the Henry Homberg
Golf Course Fund.
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, the City Manager shall strictly enforce the
provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not
authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the
budget ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of
the appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred. Approving the proposed
amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget.
The Henry Homberg Golf Course has experienced an increase in total operating costs for
FY 2012. The City has moved forward with rehabilitating the fairways and greens and with
this has come an increase in personnel costs, operating supplies, chemicals and
Minutes—August 7,2012
maintenance there is additional revenue from a proposed transfer of$200,000 from the
General Fund that will cover the additional appropriation.
Councilmember Wright 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
APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES IN THE HENRY HOMBERG GOLF COURSE
FUND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Mayor Pro Tern Coleman
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 048
7. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2012 Budget, specifically the Rita Recovery
Fund.
The Rita Recovery fund has been used to account for all repairs and reimbursements from
Hurricane Rita since 2005. The Fund's current cash balance is $1,549,384. Insurance
claims have been settled and all repairs completed. Administration recommends a close-
out of this fund and a transfer of the remaining funds to the Capital Reserve Fund.
Therefore, an additional appropriation must be made in the Rita Recovery Fund of
$1,549,384.
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED Am ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO CLOSE-
OUT THE RITA RECOVERY FUND AND TRANSFER THE FUND BALANCE OF$1,849,=4 FROM THE RITA
RECOVERY FUND TO THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 049
8. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2012 Budget, specifically the Capital Reserve
Fund.
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, the City Manager shall strictly enforce the
provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not
authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the
budget ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of
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the appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred. Approving the proposed
amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget.
The Capital Reserve Fund is projected to exceed budgeted expenditures by $1,072,300
due to the purchase of Hotel Beaumont and the purchase of additional fleet and
equipment. There is additional revenue, including a proposed transfer from the closeout of
the Rita Recovery Fund, sufficient to cover this appropriation of$1,072,300.
Councilmember Pate 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
APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES IN THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Getz seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12— 050
9. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2012 Budget, specifically the Municipal Transit
Fund.
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, the City Manager shall strictly enforce the
provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not
authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the budget
ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of the
appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred. Approving the proposed
amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget.
The Municipal Transit Fund is projected to exceed budgeted expenditures by$578,300 due
to grant-funded capital improvements and an increase in maintenance costs, personnel
costs, and legal fees related to increased injury claims and lawsuits. There is additional
revenue from a transfer from the General Fund in the amount of $900,000 approved in
June 2012, along with additional grant funds that are sufficient to cover the this
appropriation.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR TIME FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO
APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES IN THE MUNICIPAL TRANSIT FUND;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Mayor Pro Tem Coleman
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS WRIGHT AND
PATE
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER GETZ
Minutes—August 7,2012
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 051
10. Consider a resolution approving a contract for the rehabilitation of a duplex located at
1915 Texas Street for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
In response to the recent decline of property values and mortgage foreclosures across the
country, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) developed the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), in order to assist with the revitalization and
stabilization of impacted communities. The NSP was designed to provide targeted
assistance to State and Local Governments to acquire and redevelop abandoned and/or
foreclosed homes and residential properties that might otherwise become sources of blight
within the neighborhoods.
The City of Beaumont received a grant in the amount of $1,125,873 to purchase,
rehabilitate, sell or rent affordable housing to low income citizens. This grant has allowed
the City to purchase and rehabilitate eight single family residential homes, of which one
has been sold. The duplex is scheduled to be rehabilitated and donated to a nonprofit
organization that will manage the property according to NSP guidelines.
Bids were solicited from twenty contractors and three responses were received. The
contractor meeting the qualifications of lowest price, experience and time of completion is
DRC Construction.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DRC CONSTRUCTION, OF
BEAUMONT,TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 - 161
11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Helbig
Community Development Corporation for the use of 2011 HOME Program funds for site
development costs associated with the construction of up to twelve new homes.
Helbig Community Development Corporation(CDC)is requesting$160,000 in 2011 HOME
Program funds to assist in reducing the construction cost for up to twelve (12) homes.
Each of the twelve (12) homes would be allocated up to $15,000 for foundation and site
preparation. This subsidy will allow the homes to be more affordable for the low-to-
moderate income families targeted by this program and allow this Community-based
Housing Development Organization (CHDO)to continue to provide high quality housing to
low-to-moderate income families. The Community Development Department's Housing
Division staff will be responsible for monitoring Helbig for HOME Program compliance.
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Funding is available from the 2011 HOME Program.
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY(MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HELBIG COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(CDC)IN THE AMOUNT OF$160,000 FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF UP TO TWELVE(12)NEW HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE
HELBIG ESTATES, SAID CONTRACT TO BE FUNDED FROM THE 2011 HOME PROGRAM.
Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 — 162
12. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with MGroup
Holdings, Inc. to provide 2011 HOME Program funds for Briarbend, a Low Income
Housing Tax Credit project located within the 6500 block of Sienna Trails Drive.
MGroup Holdings, Inc. is requesting an $88,000 grant from the 2011 HOME program
allocation related to the construction of a forty(40)single-family housing unit development
as part of the Sienna Trails community, located off of Concord. On February 21,2012, City
Council authorized a resolution supporting MGroup's application to the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)for the use of Low Income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC) funds.
This prior approval was required as additional subsidized units would not be allowed in this
area unless the proposed development and the allocation of tax credits were supported by
the City Council. Now, MGroup is seeking local participation in the project in the form of a
HOME program grant. These funds would be used toward the construction of some of the
single-family units that will be rented to families with low-to-moderate incomes during the
fifteen (15) year tax credit compliance period.
In addition to fulfilling the mission of the HOME program to provide affordable housing
within the city, the provision of this grant by the City, allows the Briarbend project to receive
a more competitive score(an additional eighteen points)in the LIHTC evaluation process.
Funds will come from the 2011 HOME program.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MGROUP HOLDINGS, INC., TO
GRANT $88,000 IN THE 2011 HOME FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH BRIARBEND, A LOW INCOME
HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE 6500 BLOCK OF SIENNA TRAILS DRIVE.
Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
Minutes—August 7,2012
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 163
13. Consider a resolution approving a contract for concession management services.
Requests for Proposal were solicited for a three (3)year contract with an option to renew
for an additional three (3) years for concession management services. Concession
management services include catering, concessions and event sales of beer, liquor and
novelties. Facilities include the Civic Center, Julie Rogers Theatre, Jefferson Theatre,
Riverfront Park and the Event Centre.
The concessionaire is responsible for maintaining all State and local licensing and
insurance for the operation of a food and liquor service. The contract grants exclusive
concession rights which include all food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, catering
rights and privileges, incidental sales, services, programs, periodicals and novelties at the
Civic Center, Julie Rogers Theatre and the Jefferson Theatre. These services will be
provided when requested at Riverfront Park and the Event Centre. The concessionaire is
not allowed to sell tobacco or tobacco products.
Revenue will be deposited in the General Fund.
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED
BY TREAT AMERICA FOOD SERVICE,OF MERRIAM,KANSAS,FOR A THREE(3)YEAR CONTRACT,WITH
AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEARS, FOR CONCESSION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AT THE CIVIC CENTER,JULIE ROGERS THEATRE,JEFFERSON THEATRE,RIVERFRONT PARK
AND THE EVENT CENTRE. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 — 164
PUBLIC HEARING
* Conduct a public hearing to receive comments related to a grant application and
a contract with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive Operating
Assistance funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System
Open — 1:58 p.m.
None
Minutes—August 7,2012
Close — 1:58 p.m.
14. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and
execute a contract with the Federal Transit Administration to receive Operating Assistance
funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System.
Beaumont Municipal Transit has prepared a grant application for FY 2012 FTA funds. The
grant will help fund the labor, fringe benefits, parts and supplies, purchased services,
utilities, insurance, licenses, and all other miscellaneous expenses needed for the
operation and maintenance of the Beaumont Municipal Transit(BMT)System in FY 2012,
the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
The grant amount is based on a formula allocation and will pay approximately half of the
net operating deficit.
FTA Grant $1,784,400
City Share $2,063,443
State $367,157
Fare Box 5 00
Total: $4,715,000
The Administration recommended approval.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION(FTA)TO RECEIVE AN OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF$1,784,400 FOR THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SYSTEM. Councilmember
Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 — 165
PUBLIC HEARING
* Dangerous Structures
Public Hearing Open — 1:59 p.m.
Public Comments were made by the following citizens who personally appeared and
requested additional arrangements for their property.
Charlie Crabbe 928 East Drive Beaumont TX
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Item# 22 707 Goliad
Gustavia Turner 1669 Ave G. Beaumont TX
Item# 6 1669 Avenue G
Mark Beard 1601 Tallowood Nederland TX
Item# 40 2180 Pecos
Calvin Thomas 12526 Chalmette Houston TX
Item# 41 2204 Pecos
Lewis E. Hawthorne 3645 Smythe Beaumont TX
Item# 29 2372 Hazel
James H. Stokes, Jr. 1662 Creekside Dr. Sugariand, TX
Item# 28 1930 Hazel
Robert Burnett #2 Acadiana Court Beaumont TX
Item# 4 & 5 637 Avenue D (Garage) & 705 Avenue E & Shed
Public Hearing Closed —2:16 p.m.
15. Consider an ordinance 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.
These structures have been inspected by the Building Codes Division and found to be
unsafe structures as defined by the City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24,
Article 24.04 Unsafe Substandard Structures, Division 1, Sec. 14.04.001 of the 2009
International Property Maintenance Code.Additionally,these structures have deteriorated
to a condition that they are no longer considered suitable for repair.
City may incur the cost of demolition. Sources may include General Fund and Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG)funding.
The administration recommended approval.
Councilmember Pate 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#5,6,22,28,29,40 AND 41 TO ENTER INTO A
150 DAY WORK PROGRAM ON THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURES LIST; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,WRIGHT
AND PATE
Minutes—August 7,2012
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 052
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH- ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER PATE- CONGRATULATED THE PIONEERING WOMEN AND THE GREAT
JOB THEY DO,ALSO COMMENTED ON THE RETIRING OF DR.
.TIMMY SIMMONS AND THE WONDERFUL JOB HE HAS DONE AT
LAMAR UNIVERSITY, IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING, THE
PHENOMENAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR.SIMMONS,LAMAR AND
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT HAVE BEEN VERY FORTUNATE TO
HAVE SOMEONE OF HIS STATURE,ALSO SPOKE ON THE LOSS
OF LUCE PARIGI, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE
PARIGI FAMILY
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- GAVE CONDOLENCES TO SEVERAL FAMILIES THAT ARE GOING
THROUGH A LOT OF SORROW AND GRIEF, PRAY THAT GOD
WILL LIFT THE SPIRIT OF THESE FAMILIES THEY ARE THE
PARIGI'S, BABINO'S, Dommo'S, LEBLANC'S AND THE
SAVOY'S, WE HAVE LOST SO MANY PEOPLE THIS WEEK,
PEOPLE THAT REALLY DID UPHOLD AND CONTRIBUTE SO
MUCH TO OUR COMMUNITIES, STATED THAT DR. SIMMONS
WILL BE TRULY MISSED,AS WELL AS DR.CARROL THOMAS,
UNDER HIS WATCH THE CHILDREN HAVE NEW OR IMPROVED
SCHOOLS THAT HAVE BEEN BUILT,WILL BE LOSING ANOTHER
GOOD EDUCATOR, COMMENDED STAFF FOR DOING SUCH A
WONDERFUL JOB ON THE CONTRACTS
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- ECHOED THE COMMENTS WITH REGARDS TO DR. SIMMONS
AND HIS RETIREMENT, COMMENTED ON THE LAST MEETING
WHERE THERE WAS DISCUSSION OF THE CROSSING GUARD
PROGRAM,ASKED THE CITY MANAGER TO GIVE A REPORT OF
WHAT HAS TRANSPIRED SINCE THAT TIME (CITY MANAGER
HAYES PROVIDED COUNCILMEMBER GETZ AND COUNCIL
WITH AN UPDATE ON THE CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM)
MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN ANNOUNCED THE TASTE OF THE TRIANGLE FOR SOME
OTHER PLACE,AUGUST 21,2012,AT THE BEAUMONT CIVIC
CENTER, STATED THAT WE ARE COMING INTO THE PEAK OF
HURRICANE SEASON, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO HAVE A
PLAN A AND A PLAN B, IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL NEEDS
FAMILY MEMBER PLEASE REGISTER THEM WITH 211 AND
Minutes—August 7,2012
REGISTER YOUR CELL PHONES WITH 311 FOR ALL DISASTERS
THAT MIGHT HAPPEN HERE IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE,ALSO
MENTIONED A WEB SITE THAT HE HAS LEARNED ABOUT
CALLED BEAUMONTWEATHER.COM,ON THIS WEB SITE THERE
IS A COMPILATION OF ALL THE DIFFERENT WEATHER SITES,
ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO VISIT THIS SITE,
CONGRATULATED DR. SIMMONS ON A FINE CAREER AT
LAMAR UNIVERSITY, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE PARIGI
FAMILY
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES- NONE
MAYOR AMES- CONDOLENCES TO THE PARIGI AND DOMINO FAMILIES
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Latonya Elias 1031 Schwarner St. Beaumont TX
Requested to speak with one of the two At-Large Councilmembers regarding the
Beaumont Police Department, stated that she has a vehicle that she has had to park
somewhere other than at her residence, she currently doesn't have a garage and is going
to have one built in order to park her car at her home, a report of vandalism to her BMW
was filed on last year, stated that the Police Department was very negligent regarding this
issue, not sure why the detectives can be so slack, not able to understand the treatment
that she has received from the Police Department, it's amazing when someone can go
down to the Beaumont Police Department and report being harassed and something is
instantly done, but when it comes to Latonya Elias everything is put on the back burner,
stated she has a major concern with that
Gwen Ambres 4615 Prairie St. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council in regards to the Crossing Guard Program issue that has come before
the Council and the School Board, stated that she is speaking with the consensus of the
majority of the School Board, would like to convey to City Council the School Board's
appreciation for their willingness to negotiate and discuss this issue calmly and rationally,
there is a concern that there are those that will use this issue to try and drive a wedge
between the City Council and BISD, historically the relationship between the two has
always been strong in the past and remains strong now, we as a BISD board are willing to
keep this relationship strong in the future with communication and non-miss representation
of fact, when words like "BISD is trying to bully the Council"or the Superintendents words
of"shutting down a program" is taken out of context, this is not the place for that, the City
Council and the School Board have always come together on issues and come to
resolution, especially when it comes to our children, that is the bigger message, the BISD
Board wants to stress that they hold the Council in the highest esteem, they continue to
want to work with Council and wants to make the City strong, appreciates the City's efforts
in this issue, detractors be damn, it is morning in Beaumont
There being no Executive Session, Council adjourned at 2:34 p.m.
Minutes—August 7,2012
Audio available upon request 'n the City Clerk's Office.
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Beck Ames ayor
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Tina Broussard, City Clerk
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Minutes—August 7,2012