HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 28 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 Tern CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D.Getz,Ward II
Audwin Samuel,Ward III August 28,2012 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 28,2012, 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 6-12/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Carl Tyler Jr., of New Hope Church of God in Christ 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 Coleman, Councilmembers, Getz,
Wright, Pate, Samuel and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper,
City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" - September, 2012 - Proclamation read by Mayor
Ames; accepted by Norma Sampson and others with the Gift of Life Program
Mayor Ames asked that Tim Ocnaschek, Emergency Management Coordinator give an update on
the status of Hurricane Isaac.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 6-12/Consent Agenda.
Claude Guidroz 3365 Briar Ct. Beaumont, TX
Spoke in regards to the proposed 2013 Capital Program, the Tennis Center and what the
South East Texas Tennis Center has done for the City of Beaumont
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes - August 21, 2012
* Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 12 - 183
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Sherry Ulmer, Beaumont Public Health Director, would fill the unexpired term of Ingrid Holmes on
the Animal Health Advisory Committee. The term would commence August 28, 2012 and expire
November 15, 2012. (Mayor Becky Ames) Resolution 12 - 182
Jason Plunkett would be appointed as the Police Department Representative on the Animal
Health Advisory Committee. The term would commence August 28, 2012 and expire August 27,
2014. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Cindy Meyers would be appointed as the Humane Society Representative on the Animal Health
Advisory Committee. The term would commence August 28, 2012 and expire August 27, 2014.
(Mayor Becky Ames)
Walter Kyles would be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The current term
would expire June 3, 2015. (Councilmember Jamie D. Smith)
A) Approve a resolution authorizing a payment to Jefferson County for the renewal of an
annual maintenance agreement for the radio system used by EMS, Fire, Police and
numerous other departments— Resolution 12 - 184
B) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funding to be used to
enhance the Beaumont Public Library System's a-book collection — Resolution 12 - 185
C) Approve a resolution recertifying the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Plan —
Resolution 12 - 186
D) Approve a resolution approving the write-off of uncollectible water accounts—Resolution
12 - 187
E) Approve a resolution adopting the South East Texas Regional Mitigation Action Plan —
Resolution 12 - 188
F) Approve a resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with N & T
Construction, Inc. related to the construction of a new Communications Building —
Resolution 12 - 189
Councilmember Pate made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern
Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
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GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider an ordinance approving a zone change from LI (Light Industrial) District to RS
(Residential Single Family Dwelling)District for property located on the north side of Baker
Road.
Brian Allen, the property owner, has applied for a zone change from LI District to RS
District for property located on the north side of Baker Road, approximately 565'east of the
intersection of Baker Road and Wescalder Road.
Mr. Allen states that the reason for the zone change request is that the area around Baker
Road is becoming more residential in nature and the LI zoning is no longer appropriate. In
April, 2010, 0.74 acres of land to the west and southwest of the subject property was
rezoned from LI to RS. A house has been built on a portion of that property.
At a Joint Public Hearing held August 20, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the zone change.
Approval of the 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 LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
DISTRICT TO RS(RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF BAKER ROAD,APPROXIMATELY 565' EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF BAKER
ROAD AND WESCALDER ROAD, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENATLY. Mayor Pro Tern Coleman
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 056
2. Consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit to allow antique furniture restoration
in an RCR-H(Residential Conservation and Revitalization-H) District at 1801 North Street.
Rodney Cooley has applied for a specific use permit.
Mr. Cooley states that he owns an antique shop at 2464 Calder. He would like to use the
property at 1801 North for rehabilitating, painting and working on the furniture that he sells
in the antique store. There is an existing commercial building on the subject property. In
June, 2004, City Council approved a specific use permit to allow someone else to operate
a re-upholstery and furniture repair shop at this address. That business has since closed.
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Mr. Cooley is requesting a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along
the north and west sides of the property. In 2004, a 6' tall wood screening fence stood
along the west property line and a 4' tall wood screening fence stood along the north
property line. At that time, City Council approved modifications to the
landscaping/screening requirements.
A recent inspection of the property showed that part of the 6' tall wood screening fence
along the west property line is gone. In addition, a portion of the 4' tall wood screening
fence along the north property line is missing.
At a Joint Public Hearing held August 20, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the specific use permit subject to the following condition:
1. Replace the 6' tall wood screening fence missing along the west property line and
install a 4' tall wood screening fence or a 6'wide landscape bed along the west 26'
of the north property line and with a modification of the landscaping requirement
along the west property line (no 10' wide landscape strip).
Approval of the ordinance subject to the following condition:
1. Replace the 6' tall wood screening fence missing along the west property line and
install a 4'tall wood screening fence or a 6'wide landscape bed along the west 26'
of the north property line and with a modification of the landscaping requirement
along the west property line (no 10' wide landscape strip).
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION IN A RCR-H
(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION-H)DISTRICT AT 1801 NORTH STREET, IN THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS WITH THE RECOMMENDED CONDITION.
Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 — 057
3. Consider an ordinance approving a specific use permit to allow a child day care in an RS
(Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 1450 W. Lucas.
Shukia Brown, the property owner, has applied for a specific use permit.
Back in 2010, home-based day cares became an issue,when it was determined that many
were operating with more than five children, with a State permit, but not meeting Fire,
Building and Health codes. At that time, local codes were amended to relax the
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requirements, provided that any new home-based day facility, caring for more than five
children would be required to obtain a specific use permit. This specific use permit would
allow for Planning Commission and City Council review, as well as notification of
neighbors.
Shukia Brown, the property owner, has applied for a specific use permit to allow a child day
care in an RS(Residential Single Family Dwelling) District. The property is located at 1450
W. Lucas Dr.
Approximately two months ago, Ms. Brown asked staff if she would be allowed to operate a
child day care at her home at 1450 W. Lucas Dr. She was told that to meet the Zoning
Ordinance's definition of a home occupation, she must limit the number of children for
which she receives compensation to no more than five. Not until later did staff realize that
Ms. Brown was registered by the State of Texas. The Zoning Ordinance requires that
when a child day care facility is registered or licensed by the State, a specific use permit is
required. At that time, Ms. Brown was informed that a specific use permit would be
required to continue operating.
The Zoning Ordinance's definition of a home occupation includes the keeping of up to five
(5)children under the age of sixteen (16)apart from their parents,guardians or custodians
for regular periods of time for compensation, provided that the total number of children
under the age of sixteen (16)years on the premises at any one time, including those kept
without compensation and those who reside on the premises, shall not exceed eight(8). If
a child care facility meets that definition and is not registered or licensed by the State of
Texas, it is allowed by right as a home occupation in an RS (Single Family Dwelling)
District.
At a Joint Public Hearing held August 20, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 5:3 of the specific use permit subject to the following conditions:
1. The number of children kept for compensation shall not exceed five children under
the age of sixteen at any one time.
1. If the specific use permit is approved, Ms. Brown must apply for a certificate of
occupancy. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, Ms. Brown must
comply with all of the required codes of the City of Beaumont;
2. An 8'tall wood screening fence shall be installed along the east and south sides of
the play yard (where the chain link fence now exists);
and with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the north, east
and south property lines(8'tall wood screening fence along the north, east and south sides
of the play yard and no 10' wide landscape strip along the north and south sides of the
property).
Approval of the ordinance subject to the following conditions:
1. The number of children kept for compensation shall not exceed five children under
the age of sixteen at any one time.
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2. If the specific use permit is approved, Ms. Brown must apply for a certificate of
occupancy. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, Ms. Brown must
comply with all of the required codes of the City of Beaumont;
3. An 8'tall wood screening fence shall be installed along the east and south sides of
the play yard (where the chain link fence now exists);
and with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the north, east
and south property lines (8' tall wood screening fence along the north, east and south
sides of the play yard and no 10' wide landscape strip along the north and south sides
of the property).
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHILD DAY CARE IN A RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 1450 W. LUCAS DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY,TEXAS WITH THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS. Councilmember Smith seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS WRIGHT,
PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER GETZ
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 058
4. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Section 28.02.004,
Section 28.03.024 (c) and Section 28.04.006 (1) related to certificates of occupancy,
distance from any property for any solid surface and the screening of back flow devices.
The City of Beaumont Planning Division has recommended amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance.
The recommended amendments are as follows:
ARTICLE 28.02 ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 28.02.004 Certificate of occupancy and compliance
No existing building, structure or lot shall be changed in use; and no building, structure, lot
or newly erected, enlarged or structurally altered part of a building or structure shall be
occupied or used for its intended purpose unless a certificate of occupancy and
compliance shall first have been issued by the building official of the city certifying that the
use, building, structure, lot or newly erected, enlarged or structurally altered part of a
building or structure complies with the building code, fire code, zoning code, subdivision
code and other applicable codes of the city.
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Before an irrigation water meter can be installed at vacant lots that are to be used for
agricultural purposes or for the keeping of livestock, a water meter permit must first be
obtained. A backflow prevention device must meet the requirements of the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality.
ARTICLE 28.03 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sec. 28.03.024(c) Area and height exceptions.
1. In residential districts one story, unattached accessory buildings or structures less
than twenty(20)feet in height may be located to within two and one-half(21/2)feet
from an interior side yard or rear yard property line provided they are located in the
rear yard or as close to the rear yard as existing utility easements will permit;
provided, however, that an accessory building or structure cannot cover more than
sixty (60) percent of a rear yard.
2. In an industrial district, no structural setback shall be required from a railroad right-
of-way not less than fifty (50) feet in width.
3. A building or structure in any zoning district may exceed the district maximum height
regulations with a specific use permit provided that there shall be an additional one
(1)foot of required yard for each two (2)feet of additional height. In NC, NSC, GC-
MD, GC-MD-2, C-M, LI and HI Districts the minimum interior side yard which abuts
any property located in an A-R, RS, RM-M, RCR or RCR-H District shall be
increased by one (1) foot for each two (2) feet in height for that portion of any
structure or building in excess of forty-five (45)feet in height.
4. Interior side yards shall not be required for abutting properties in the same zoning
district if both properties are developed as a unit under a common development
plan.
5. Nonconforming lots of record existing at the time of adoption of this chapter and lots
or parcels created as a result of condemnation or involuntary sale by the owner to a
government entity with the power of eminent domain, shall be exempt, unless
otherwise indicated, from the minimum lot area, depth, and width requirements
provided they are developed in accordance with all minimum yard requirements.
Multifamily uses shall not be exempt from the minimum lot area requirements.
6. When individual attached townhouses or condominiums are to be sold separately,
there shall be not minimum lot area requirement; provided that the total land area of
the project, including the land on which the units are located and the land held in
common ownership by the unity owners, is equal to the total minimum land area
required per dwelling unit or lot in the district in which the project is located.
7. The height regulations of this chapter shall not apply to belfries, chimneys, church
spires, conveyors, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, storage towers,
flagpoles, monuments, ornamental towers or spires, cranes, construction
equipment, smoke stacks, stage towers and scenery lofts,tanks,water towers, ham
radio and television antennas, and microwave relay, radio and television
transmission towers.
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8. Minimum front yard setbacks for lots with predominant frontage on the curved radius
of a cul-de-sac shall be fifteen (15)feet.
9. Buildings or structures for existing developments in industrial districts shall be
exempt from the minimum yard requirements where the expansion, enlargement or
separate addition thereof is limited to land already owned by those businesses or
committed to them under long-term leases(or extensions thereof)at the time of the
enactment of this chapter unless it abuts a residential zoning district.
10. Permitted residential uses in the CBD, Central Business District shall not be subject
to the restrictions of a more restricted residential district.
11. The zero-lot-line concept which involves locating a residential dwelling with a
doorless and windowless wall actually on one interior side yard lot line adjacent to a
dwelling with a side yard that is the width of two (2) minimum side yards for the
district in which located, shall be permitted when the appropriate building lines,
necessary structural restrictions, five-foot maintenance access easement, and a
maximum three-foot roof overhang easement are shown on a recorded plat which
has been approved by the planning commission.
12. Existing industrial uses in industrial zoning districts may, in addition to or instead of
any other remedies in this chapter, apply for a specific use permit in order to be
exempt from the minimum yard requirements for the expansion, enlargement or
separate addition of buildings or structures on adjacent land in the same zoning
district acquired by purchase or lease after the adoption of this chapter.
13. Where an existing residential structure does not contain a garage or carport and
where there is not adequate area for an accessible parking space behind the front
yard area, a carport having no side walls may be constructed in the front yard area.
14. Minimum rear yards for lots of record existing at the time of the adoption of this
chapter in multiple-family dwelling districts and commercial districts shall be reduced
to a minimum of ten (10) percent of the depth of the lot, but not less than a
minimum of ten (10) feet.
15. Minimum rear yards in all commercial districts except for C-M shall be reduced to
ten (10)feet when the rear yard abuts a commercial district.
16. Exterior side yards when backing up to an abutting side yard in NC, GC-MD and
GC-MD-2 Districts shall be reduced to ten (10) feet.
17. In an RS District, the twenty-five-foot rear yard building setback may be reduced to
a minimum of fifteen (15)feet provided no accessory buildings of any type shall be
permitted to be located in the reduced rear yard.
18. All paved hard surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, driveways, pool
decks and patios shall be a minimum of two (2)feet from any side or rear property
line.
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ARTICLE 28.04 SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 28.04.006 Landscaping and screening requirements
(1) Screening of backflow prevention devices. Any backflow prevention device required
by the Plumbing Code, Article 24.02, Division 4, be it a commercial residential use,
shall be completely screened from the street via landscaping or a solid, opaque
fence.
At a Joint Public Hearing held August 20, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the amendments.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTIONS 28.02.004, 28.03.024(C)AND 28.04.006 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 Coleman
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 059
5. Consider an ordinance approving a street name change from Westfield Avenue to
Claybourn Drive.
The City of Beaumont Planning Division has applied for the street name change from
Westfield Avenue to Claybourn Drive between N. Major Drive and the east property line of
Fairfield Addition, Ph. II..
As part of Fairfield, Phase III, an extension of Westfield Avenue is being constructed from
its current eastern terminus to the east bank of DD#6 Ditch #123-D. Westfield will
eventually connect with an extension of Claybourn Drive in Barrington Heights to create
one continuous street.
There are no properties addressed on the existing portion of Westfield. There are currently
32 properties with Claybourn addresses. For practical purposes, it makes sense that a
continuous street have one name. Since Westfield has no addresses and Claybourn has a
large number, it is justifiable to name the entire street Claybourn Drive.
At a Joint Public Hearing held August 20, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the street name change.
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Approval of ordinance.
COuncilmember Getz made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
CHANGING THE NAME OF WESTFIELD AVENUE TO CLAYBOURN DRIVE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 060
6. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of Avenue E between Gilbert and
Milam Streets.
Robert Zingelmann, representing Beaumont Independent School District (BISD), has
applied for the abandonment.
Mr. Zingelmann states that BISD is requesting this abandonment primarily for safety
purposes as well as for potential future school expansion. This section of Avenue E runs
adjacent to Fletcher Elementary School. BISD owns both blocks on either side of this
section of Avenue E.
The block across from the school is used as a playground. Young children must cross
Avenue E daily to get to the playground. Mr. Zingelmann states that while students are
escorted by teachers and aides, the potential for a serious traffic accident exists. Mr.
Zingelmann says that closure of this right-of-way would create a safe environment for the
children going to and from the playground.
Mr. Zingelmann also states that because of serious overcrowding,the abandonment would
allow for the expansion of the school. The school is now land-locked and cannot
accommodate any further growth on the existing site due to the recent classroom wing
addition and cafeteria expansion. Future school expansion would have to be located on
the BISD property across Avenue E.
This item was sent to all interested parties. BISD and the City have worked out their
differences and now there are no objections from any of the City departments.
At a Regular Meeting held August 20, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the abandonment subject to the following conditions:
1. BISD will pay to relocate any facilities in the right-of-way.
2. BISD will provide locking mechanisms on gates across the abandoned right-of-way
that are acceptable to the Fire Department.
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3. Proper signage, as approved by the Transportation Division, will be attached to the
gates.
Approval of ordinance subject to the following conditions:
1. BISD will pay to relocate any facilities in the right-of-way.
2. BISD will provide locking mechanisms on gates across the abandoned right-of-way
that are acceptable to the Fire Department.
3. Proper signage, as approved by the Transportation Division,will be attached to the
gates.
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY ON AVENUE E BETWEEN GILBERT AND
MILAM STREETS BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS,WITH THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS.
Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 061
7. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of a 40' x 140' portion of Goliad right-
of-way at the corner of Harriot and Goliad Streets.
The City of Beaumont Public Works Department has applied for the abandonment of a
portion of right-of-way.
Currently, the City maintains the unused right-of-way. The City wishes to abandon this
unused right-of-way and get it back on the tax rolls.
This item was sent to all interested parties. No negative responses were received.
At a Regular Meeting held August 20, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the abandonment.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
VACATING AND ABANDONING A 401X140' PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GOLIAD STREET AT
THE CORNER OF HARRIOT AND GOLIAD STREETS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 062
8. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of a 202.04' x 10' section of Stagg
Drive located on the south side, beginning 88.10' east of 11th Street.
C. Scott Mann, Jr. with Germer Gertz, L.L.P. for Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas has
applied for the abandonment. The subject property is on the south side of Stagg Drive,
beginning 88.10' east of 11th Street.
Baptist Hospitals is selling the old Baptist Hospital site to HEB Grocery Stores. In April,the
Planning Commission approved the abandonment of another portion of Stagg. HEB needs
both abandonments to facilitate its development plans. In addition to the two
abandonments, HEB is dedicating additional right-of-way and relocating street pavement
and utility lines.
This item was sent to all interested parties. Public Works Engineering has no objection to
the abandonment but states that access must be maintained to all commercial
establishments along Stagg and that all storm sewer facilities must be relocated. HEB has
been coordinating with all public and private utilities to see that their needs are addressed.
At a Regular Meeting held June 18, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 7:0 of the abandonment subject to the following condition:
1. HEB shall be responsible for the cost of relocating any utilities.
Approval of ordinance subject to the following condition:
1. HEB shall be responsible for the cost of relocating any utilities.
COuncilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
VACATING AND ABANDONING A 202.04'X10'SECTION RIGHT-OF-WAY ON STAGG DRIVE,BEGINNING
88.10'EAST OF 11TH STREET,BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Wright
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 — 063
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9. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of a 0.3530 acre portion of Stagg Drive
located approximately 290 feet east of the intersection of Stagg and N. 11th Street.
C. Scott Mann, Jr., representing Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas (Baptist), has
applied for the abandonment of a 0.3530 acre portion of Stagg Dr. This 249 foot section of
Stagg Dr. is located approximately 290 feet east of the intersection of Stagg and N. 11 th
Street.
Baptist owns the properties on either side of the requested abandonment. It is in
negotiations with HEB Stores to sell the property on either side to HEB. HEB has
requested that Baptist apply for the abandonment to facilitate its development plans.
At a Regular Meeting held April 16, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval 8:0 of the abandonment subject to the following conditions:
1. The existing 6'water main will need to be replaced with HDPE SDR-11 pipe and the
12" sanitary sewer main will need to be replaced with HDPE SDR-17 pipe. The
mains shall be replaced to 20 LF beyond the limits of the abandonment.
2 Exclusive water and sewer utility easements will need to be retained to the
satisfaction of Water Utilities. No structures or appurtenances shall be placed within
the easement property. Water Utilities will not be responsible for any surface
restoration when water and/or sanitary sewer main repairs are necessary.
3. Retain a general utility easement of adequate width for Time Warner Cable, AT&T
and Entergy or move their facilities at HEB's expense.
4. A 15' exclusive drainage easement must be dedicated for city drainage facilities.
Any moving of said facilities will be at HEB's expense.
5. There will need to be a 120' hammerhead turn-around constructed at the west end
of Stagg at the point where Stagg is terminated;
6. In addition to the fire hydrants required for the project, there may be an
additional fire hydrant required at Stagg and 11th St.
7. A solution that allows drivers to turn around on the east side of the proposed
abandonment in the existing right-of-way. This solution needs to be acceptable to
the Fire Department as well as to Transportation. Transportation would prefer a cul-
de-sac within the 60'right-of-way on Stagg, however a hammerhead turn-around as
suggested by the Fire Department would be acceptable. Transportation will
consider alternative solutions. The developer will be responsible for providing this
solution.
8. In place of utilizing a sign legend similar to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (TMUTCD) R11-4 sign ("Road Closed to Thru Traffic"),
Transportation shall require the developer to place W14-1a signs ("Dead End"
blade) at the intersections of 8th St. and Stagg Dr. and 11th St. and Stagg Dr.
9. On the east side of the proposed abandonment on Stagg Dr., Transportation will
require the developer to place End-of-Roadway Object Markers OM4-1, OM4-2,
OM4-3 if Stagg Dr. does not terminate into a cul-de-sac.
Approval of ordinance subject to the following conditions:
1. The existing 6' water main will need to be replaced with HDPE SDR-11 pipe
and the 12" sanitary sewer main will need to be replaced with HDPE SDR-17 pipe.
The mains shall be replaced to 20 LF beyond the limits of the abandonment.
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2 Exclusive water and sewer utility easements will need to be retained to the
satisfaction of Water Utilities. No structures or appurtenances shall be placed within
the easement property. Water Utilities will not be responsible for any surface
restoration when water and/or sanitary sewer main repairs are necessary.
3 Retain a general utility easement of adequate width for Time Warner Cable, AT&T
and Entergy or move their facilities at HEB's expense.
4 A 15' exclusive drainage easement must be dedicated for city drainage facilities.
Any moving of said facilities will be at HEB's expense.
5 There will need to be a 120' hammerhead turn-around constructed at the west end
of Stagg at the point where Stagg is terminated;
6 In addition to the fire hydrants required for the project, there may be an additional
fire hydrant required at Stagg and 11th St.
8. A solution that allows drivers to turn around on the east side of the proposed
abandonment in the existing right-of-way. This solution needs to be acceptable to
the Fire Department as well as to Transportation. Transportation would prefer a cul-
de-sac within the 60' right-of-way on Stagg, however a hammerhead turn-around as
suggested by the Fire Department would be acceptable. Transportation will
consider alternative solutions. The developer will be responsible for providing this
solution.
9. In place of utilizing a sign legend similar to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (TMUTCD) R11-4 sign ("Road Closed to Thru Traffic"),
Transportation shall require the developer to place W14-1a signs ("Dead End"
blade) at the intersections of 8th St. and Stagg Dr. and 11th St. and Stagg Dr.
10. On the east side of the proposed abandonment on Stagg Dr., Transportation will
require the developer to place End-of-Roadway Object Markers OM4-1, OM4-2,
OM4-3 if Stagg Dr. does not terminate into a cul-de-sac.
COuncilmember Smith made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.3530 ACRE PORTION OF STAGG DRIVE, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON
COUNTY,TEXAS,WITH THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS. Councilmember Pate seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 064
10. Consider an ordinance amending the boundaries of the wards of the City of Beaumont for
election purposes.
As a result of the 2010 decennial census, it has been determined that an increase in
population in the City of Beaumont has caused the existing ward boundaries of the City of
Beaumont to be substantially unequal in population. Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of
the City of Beaumont give the City Council the responsibility of changing the ward
boundaries from time-to-time as the Council may deem expedient so that each ward shall
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contain as nearly as possible, the same number of electors. The proposed ordinance
adjusts the ward boundaries so as to comply with the Charter of the City of Beaumont.The
next City election is May 11, 2013.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Pate made a motion to ADOPT DRAFT MAP "H" AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE REVISING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD BOUNDARIES IN RESPONSE TO THE 2010
CENSUS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION PRECINCTS; PROVIDING
THIS ORDINANCE BE CUMULATIVE;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR GOVERNMENTAL
IMMUNITY; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND BECOMING EFFECTIVE
TEN DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,AND PATE
NAYS: MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS WRIGHT,SAMUEL AND SMITH
MOTION FAILED
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to ADOPT DRAFT MAP"C"AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE REVISING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD BOUNDARIES IN RESPONSE TO THE 2010
CENSUS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION PRECINCTS; PROVIDING
THIS ORDINANCE BE CUMULATIVE;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR GOVERNMENTAL
IMMUNITY; PROVIDING FOR INJUCTIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND BECOMING EFFECTIVE
TEN DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION. Mayor Pro Tern Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN,COUNCILMEMBERS WRIGHT,SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ AND PATE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 12 - 065
11. Consider a resolution approving annual contracts to multiple vendors for the purchase of
traffic marking materials.
Bids were requested for an annual contract to supply signage, sign materials, hardware,
and specialty paints for use by the Streets& Drainage Division, and for purchase of various
traffic control materials such as markers, portable signs and barricades for use by all City
Departments.
Eleven (11) vendors were notified and eight (8) responses were received. Specifications
were divided into eight (8) material sections, and require that each be awarded to the
lowest overall bidder who bids the entire section and complies with the required
specifications.All recommended vendors have previously held portions of these contracts.
There are no local vendors supplying this material. Total value of the contract is
approximately $6,000 (1.1%) less than the current contract.
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Approval of the resolution.
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BIDS
SUBMITTED BY THE VENDORS FOR ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC MARKING
MATERIALS MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PURPOSES FOR THE ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$537,145 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 12 - 190
12. Consider a resolution approving an annual contract for Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning maintenance and repair.
Bids were requested for an annual contract to provide HVAC maintenance and repair
services for use by the Building Services Division. The contract will provide for the
installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning and heating system for all City
facilities.
Five (5) vendors were notified and three (3) responses were received. Specifications
requested hourly labor rates for technicians and helpers together with percentage markup
for materials and equipment rentals. Bids were evaluated on a total annual cost based
upon estimated labor hours for each skill category and condition, together with mark-up
percentage for supplied materials and equipment rentals.
Low bid was received from Associated Mechanical Services, Inc., of Beaumont at
$269,100. Associated Mechanical Services, Inc., has satisfactorily held this contract for
several years.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY
ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS,INC.,OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
HEATING,VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING(HVAC)EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND SERVICE FOR CITY-
OWNED HVAC EQUIPMENT FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COSTS OF$269,100 BE ACCEPTED BY THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
WRIGHT, PATE, SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
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Resolution 12 - 191
WORK SESSION
* Review and discuss a request by Cimarex Energy to amend the Code of
Ordinances related to seismic testing
John Haulk with Cimarex Energy discussed a request by Cimarex to amend the Code of
Ordinances related to seismic testing. Mr. Haulk discussed the project which will be a
partnership between Cimarex and the residence of Beaumont. He stated that there are
over 5,000 tracks within the City limits of Beaumont. Cimarex will also be placing signs
throughout the City stating that Seismic testing is in progress and if any residence has any
questions or concerns they may contact Cimarex. The vibe trucks will not travel on every
street. Police escorts will be accompanying all vibe trucks along with a Cimarex
representative to answer any questions. It was also stated that Cimarex permits will not
include a damage release clause, damage claims will be handled on a case by case basis.
There will be a third party monitoring company will monitor energy levels assuring safe
levels for every household,there will also be an engineer on site. Home inspections will be
offered to lot owners adjacent to the vibe points, a video will be taken of each vibe location
before and after. The current City Ordinance does not allow Cimarex to acquire quality
data within the City limits because there's not enough open lots on private property which
are located 250 feet away from any particular structure. The last seismic shoot that took
place was in the West End of Beaumont which consisted of urbanized areas this allowed
Cimarex to stay 500 feet away from any structure. A research was done on Cities in the
State of Texas currently there are 63 cities that have a population in excess of 50,000
people, 33 of those cities have oil and gas ordinances, 19 have ordinances specific to
seismic testing. Hydro carbons are not found in all portions of the State.
* Review and discuss the proposed FY 2013 Budget and the proposed 2013
Capital Program
Kyle Hayes, City Manager discussed the proposed FY 2013 Budget and the proposed
2013 Capital Program. The objectives stated were to maintain the excellent financial
condition of the City, to continue to provide the same level of services citywide, to invest
more resources in city streets and to continue to upgrade the water and sewer system.
The proposed general fund budget maintains the existing tax rate of $0.64/per $100
valuation, increases in lieu of payment from the water fund by$900,000, wage increases
for civilians of 3%, contractual wage increases for police of 1%, contractual increases in
contribution rates for firemen's pension will be from 13% to 15%. The City Manager also
discussed the general fund revenues, sales and use taxes which would count for 32.4%of
the budget, property taxes 12.5%, industrial payments 7.6%, gross receipt taxes 9.0%and
9.6% would represent other or totaling. The general fund expenditures were discussed
totaling $108,465,700 for police, fire, public works, public health, information technology
and other. The general fund statement of revenues and expenditures were discussed
including the revenues, expenditures, transfers out, total appropriations, excess (deficit)
revenues over appropriations, along with the beginning and ending fund balance. The
property value trends were discussed detailing the average homestead value for 2011
versus 2012 as well as the City of Beaumont tax rate/$100 for both years and the tax
liability. The dedication of property tax rates were discussed with a ten year analysis
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attached for each fiscal year, along with the general rate, the debt services and total tax
rate. The water utilities fund which included the statement of revenues and expenditures
for FY 2013 was discussed along with the beginning and ending fund balances, the solid
waste fund statement of revenues and expenditures along with the beginning and ending
of those fund balances. The City Manager also discussed the Proposed 2013 Capital
Program that included the public works projects construction phases with their estimated
cost.
PUBLIC HEARING
* Receive comments on the 2012 (FY 2013) Proposed Tax Rate
Open: 3:11 p.m.
None
Close: 3:11 p.m.
* Receive comments on the proposed FY 2013 Budget and the proposed 2013
Capital Program
Open: 3:11 p.m.
None
Close: 3:11 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN - REMINDED EVERYONE THAT THE BEAUMONT POLICE
DEPARTMENTS RUN TO REMEMBER WILL BE SEPTEMBER 9,
2012 AND THE GIFT OF LIFE 5K RUN/WALK ON SEPTEMBER
29, 2012, ALSO COMMENTED ON HURRICANE ISAAC,
ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO HAVE A PLAN A AND B, GET A
HURRICANE KIT AS WELL AS SIGNING UP WITH 311 IF YOU
HAVE ANY SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY MEMBERS, ALSO
MENTIONED THE SITE BEAUMONTWEATHER.COM AND CITY OF
BEAUMONT.COM TO CHECK HURRICANE STATUS
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- STATED THAT HE WAS HONORED TO ATTEND THE 7T" DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCHES 3RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL AND SABBATH CELEBRATION THIS PAST
WEEKEND, THIS IS A MULTICULTURAL CHURCH THAT IS
BLESSED WITH HAVING PEOPLE FROM NUMEROUS
COUNTRIES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THEIR CONGREGATION,
THE CHURCH HOSTS AN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL WHERE
THEY COOK FOOD AND HAVE A PARADE OF NATIONS WITH
THEIR FLAGS AND THEIR CULTURAL ATTIRE, REMEMBERS
HOW POPULAR THIS EVENT IS IN HOUSTON, TX,STATED AS
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HE SPOKE WITH OTHERS THEY SPOKE OF EXPANDING THIS
CELEBRATION AND MAKING IT A CITY WIDE EVENT, THERE
WILL BE MORE TALK IN THE FUTURE ABOUT BRINGING THIS
CELEBRATION TO THE CITIES EVENT CENTRE AND HAVING AN
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, GETTING ALL OF THE CHURCHES
IN OUR COMMUNITY INVOLVED,THIS CELEBRATION WILL HAVE
PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT LIVE HERE IN
BEAUMONT,THINKS IT WOULD BE A CELEBRATION OF FOOD,
MUSIC,CULTURE AND HERITAGE,HOPES EVERYONE CAN GET
BEHIND THIS EVENT,ATTENDED THE GRAND OPENING OF THE
MILLER LIBRARY THIS PAST MONDAY,THANKED THE MILLER
FAMILY AND THE FOUNDATION FOR THE GENEROUS
DONATION THAT MADE THE RENOVATIONS OF THE FACILITY
POSSIBLE,COMPLIMENTED THE ARCHITECT AND CITY STAFF
ON A GREAT JOB, ANNOUNCED THE LABOR DAY TENNIS
TOURNAMENT ON THIS WEEKEND AT THE LAMAR MUNICIPAL
COURTS, STATED THE PARTICIPATION HAS GROWN IN THIS
TOURNAMENT, EXPECTS TO HAVE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER
THE STATE STAYING IN OUR HOTELS AND EATING AT THE
RESTAURANTS
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- COMMENTED ON THE JULIE ROGERS GIFT OF LIFE
PRESENTATION ON TODAY, ALSO SPOKE IN REGARDS TO A
PROGRAM THAT WAS PRESENTED BY MAYOR EVELYN LORD,
CALLED "WALK A MILE IN MY MOCCASIN" THIS IS ON THE
LINE OF WHAT COUNCILMEMBER GETZ SPOKE ON,THIS WAS
A VERY GOOD PROGRAM TO GET ALL CULTURES INVOLVED IN
WHAT EACH OTHER DID, JUST HAPPY THAT WE WOULD BE
ABLE TO EXPAND THE CULTURAL CELEBRATION FOR ALL,THE
CITY CELEBRATES THE MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL,
JUNETEENTH, CINCO DE MAYO AND THE INDIA FEST,ALSO
MENTIONED THE GRAND OPENING OF THE MILLER LIBRARY
AND HOW BEAUTIFUL IT WAS
COUNCILMEMBER PATE- COMMENTED ON THE GIFT OF LIFE PROGRAM AND THEIR
LEADERS NORMA SAMPSON AND REGINA ROGERS,STATED
HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO GO TO THE DOCTOR AND GET
TESTED SO DETECTION IS CAUGHT EARLY
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- THANKED ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS WITH THE GIFT OF LIFE
AND WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB THEY DO,COMMENTED ON THE
BEAUTIFUL RETIREMENT CELEBRATION HONORING BISD
SUPERINTENDENT DR. CARROLL THOMAS, APPRECIATES
ALL OF THOSE THAT WENT OUT AND SHOWED THEIR RESPECT
FOR A MAN THAT HAS GIVEN A LOT OF HIS LIFE TO MAKE
BEAUMONT A BETTER PLACE
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COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - WISHED EVERYONE A SAFE UPCOMING LABOR DAY
WEEKEND, AS WELL AS THANKING STAFF FOR ALL OF THE
WORK THEY HAVE DONE,IT'S GREAT THAT EMPLOYEES WILL
BE AWARDED WITH A 3% RAISE, STATED THAT THERE WAS
SOMETHING THAT WAS ON HIS MIND AND HAS BEEN FOR A
WHILE, HE REALLY REALIZED IT ON LAST WEEK, HE TOO
ATTENDED THE RETIREMENT CELEBRATION HONORING DR.
CARROLL THOMAS ON HIS 16 YEARS OF SERVICE,THE EVENT
ALMOST WENT OFF WITHOUT A HITCH BUT THERE WERE
SOME ISSUE, WHAT HE CAME TO REALIZE THAT IN 2007
WHEN HE WAS ELECTED AS A CITY COUNCILMEMBER THAT
WHEN HE APPEARS IN PUBLIC PEOPLE ARE NOT GOING TO
SEE HIM AS JAMIE SMITH THE CITIZEN, BUT AS JAMIE SMITH
THE COUNCILMEMBER AND HE SHOULD ALWAYS REPRESENT
THE CITY, DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A COUNCILMEMBER
WOULD SHOW UP AT A PROTEST AND PROTEST SOMEONE'S
RETIREMENT, THOUGHT IT WAS UNCALLED FOR AND
DISRESPECTFUL TO THE COMMUNITY, KNOWS THAT
EVERYONE HAS A 1'AMENDMENT RIGHT AND UNDERSTANDS
THAT, BUT HE (COUNCILMEMBER GETZ) REPRESENTS THE
CITY AND THINKS HE IS VERY DIVISIVE IN WHAT HE'S DOING
BY SHOWING UP PROTESTING DR. THOMAS' RETIREMENT,
CAUSING PROBLEMS THAT DIDN'T NEED TO BE,THE MAN WAS
LEAVING THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE TO BE SAID OR DONE,
WHAT WAS DONE WAS UNCALLED FOR AND VERY
DISRESPECTFUL TO THE COMMUNITY (THERE WERE
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS MADE AFTER COUNCILMEMBER
SMITH'S COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBER GETZ, SAMUEL
AND WRIGHT)
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES- NONE
MAYOR AMES- THE MAYOR STATED THAT THE MEETING MINUTES ARE
PUBLIC RECORDS AND EVERYONE CAN REVIEW THEM, THIS
COUNCIL HAS NEVER BEEN THIS STATED HER DISLIKE,
MENTIONED ALL OF THE GREAT THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN
DONE IN THE CITY,THAT HAS BEEN OVERSHADOWED BY THIS,
HOPES THAT EVERYONE CAN MOVE FORWARD AND WORK
TOGETHER AND SHOW RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
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Ruby Franklin 5335 Bigner Rd. Beaumont TX
Spoke in regards to the property at 5355 Bigner Rd., which has been abandoned for the
last nine months, has had to call the city about mowing the grass, the property owner still
owns the property, was told that the home was in foreclosure called Compass Bank they
knew nothing about the foreclosure, called the Demolition Department they came out and
told her that the home had to be in deplorable condition of 50% before it could be torn
down, stated that there is a transient that lives in the home and the transient is also going
in her back yard when she's not home stealing her water, asked that the City board the
home up until it can be demolished
Rev. Carl Tyler, Jr. 5230 Abilene St. Beaumont TX
Thanked Council for the work that they do, thinks that they deserve the accolades for the
work, also wanted to comment on the sewage work that has been done on Abilene, stated
that since a new sewage drainage has been installed on his street the drainage has been
great, wanted to thank council for that, also gave praise to Cimarex and the job that they
are doing, they came to his home and explained what they were doing and glad to see the
effort that Cimarex is doing and pray that Council pass the Ordinance with amendments so
that they may get started with their testing
With there being no Executive Session, Council adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
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