HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN APR 02 2013 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 Tom CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz,Ward II
Audwin Samuel,Ward 111 April 2, 2013 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 April 2, 2013, 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—Presentation by Patrick Donart, Public Works Director
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1 and 2/Consent
Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Anjelita Dirden of Wesley Student Center at Lamar University gave the invocation. Mayor
Pro Tern Coleman led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City
Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Pro Tern Coleman, Councilmembers Getz, Wright, Pate,
Samuel and Smith. Absent: Mayor Ames. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone
Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Mayor Ames was unable to attend the meeting due to a business commitment.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"Fair Housing Month" - April, 2013 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Smith;
accepted by Chris Boone, Director of Community Development for the City of Beaumont
"Texas Association of Museums Days" — April 2 — 5, 2013 — Proclamation read by
Councilmember Wright; accepted by Lynn Castle, Executive Director of the Art Museum of
Southeast Texas
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items land 2/Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - March 26, 2013
Confirmation of committee appointments — Resolution 13- 070
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Kathleen L. Leaf would be reappointed to the Library Commission. The current term would expire
February 15, 2015. (Councilmember Mike Getz)
Frank Messina would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The current
term would expire February 15, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Ann Rothkamm would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The
current term would expire February 10, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Bonnie Cokinos would be reappointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The
current term would expire February 10, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Sandra Womack would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee.
The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Norris Batiste, III would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee.
The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Councilmember Gethrel Williams-Wright)
Glen Johnson would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee.
The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman)
Gene Bush would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The
current term would expire January 17, 2015. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman)
Tom LeTourneau would be reappointed to the Police Department Community Advisory
Committee. The current term would expire January 10, 2015. (Councilmember W. L. Pate, Jr.)
A) Approve a resolution approving a consignment agreement for the golf pro shop at Tyrrell
Park— Resolution 13 - 071
B) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Texas
Department of Transportation for temporary use of State of Texas right-of-way for the
Neches River Festival — Resolution 13 - 072
C) Approve a resolution authorizing the granting of a Pipeline License Agreement with
Crosstex NGL Pipeline, LP — Resolution 13 - 073
D) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a twenty foot wide Drainage Easement
to allow for the construction of a storm sewer outfall pipe for future development —
Resolution 13 - 074
E) Approve a resolution authorizing the granting of a Utility Crossing Agreement to Crosstex
NGL Pipeline, LP to cross city utility easements outside the corporate limits of Beaumont
for use in the Water Department— Resolution 13 - 075
F) Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a twenty foot wide Drainage Easement
from Bill Little, President of LITWOOD, to allow the construction of a storm sewer outfall
pipe for future development— Resolution 13 - 076
Minutes—April 2,2013
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a resolution approving a seven year financing agreement with All American
Investment Group, LLC (AAIG) at a fixed interest rate of 1.69% for the water meter
infrastructure project. — Deferred
2. The contract specifies that the successful bidder shall provide assorted plumbing services
at fixed hourly rates and plumbing materials at a fixed percentage markup to maintain City
plumbing systems.
Six(6)vendors were notified, one (1) responded. The only bid submitted was from All Star
Plumbing, Inc. The bid amount of $105,250 was considered excessive because it
represented a thirty-three (33%) to one-hundred percent (100%) increase over current
contract rates. Purchasing regulations permit the negotiation of price when a single bid is
received.
A successful negotiation resulted in an overall twelve percent (12%) increase in rates as
reflected on the attached bid tabulation. These rates are considered to be fair and justified
by all parties. All Star Plumbing, Inc., has successfully held this contract for the past six(6)
years.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALL STAR PLUMBING, INC., OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, WRIGHT, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 13 — 077
Minutes—April 2,2013
PUBLIC HEARING
Receive Comments from applicants related to the Public Services, Public Facilities
and Improvements line items of the 2013 Consolidated Grant Program
Open: 1:49 p.m.
Peggy Hagger 3755 Fannett Road Beaumont TX
Spoke on behalf of Cathedral Community Development Corporation
Close: 1:51 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held
at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- NONE
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- HOPED THAT EVERYONE HAD A VERY HAPPY EASTER AND
STARTING THE SEASON WITH NEW REBIRTH
COUNCILMEMBER PATE- ANNOUNCED THE TEXAS TRASH OFF ON SATURDAY,APRIL
6, 2013, ALSO THE OAKS HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION WILL BE HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL
PRESERVATION BASH THAT WILL BE HELD FOR THE
COMMUNITY, MENTIONED THE MANY MUSEUMS THAT ARE
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT ENCOURAGED ALL
CITIZENS TO VISIT THE MUSEUMS
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- COMMENDED THE CITY MANAGER FOR ALLOWING THE
TRASH PICKUP ON THE STREETS, HE HAS BEGUN TO SEE A
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE CITY, WANT TO INVITE AS
MANY CITIZENS AS POSSIBLE TO COME OUT FOR THE TEXAS
TRASH OFF ON SATURDAY,APRIL 6, 2013,THERE WILL BE
LOCATIONS TO SIGN UP IN EACH WARD, STATED HE WOULD
BE OUT ON SATURDAY AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE EVERYONE
COME OUT
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - CONDOLENCES TO JOHNNY BEATTY AND HIS FAMILY ON THE
LOSS OF HIS FATHER, ALSO RECEIVED A CALL FROM A
CITIZEN IN REGARDS TO A BEVERAGE CART AT HENRY
HOMBERG GOLF COURSE
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES- NONE
MAYOR AMES- ABSENT
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MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN - NONE
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Paula Blazek 2534 Long Beaumont TX
Spoke on behalf of the Oaks Historic District Neighborhood Association, extended an
invitation to the Mayor and Council to attend their annual Preservation Bash on Saturday,
April 6, 2013, at 2550 Long, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Open session of meeting recessed at 1:59 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
J.A.I. Dining Services (Beaumont), Inc., et al vs. The City of Beaumont,Texas, et al;
No. 1:13-cv-00157
Claim of C.F. Jordan Construction, LLC; Event Center
Claim of Tyrone Bill
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
Audio av ' I up n r est in the City Clerk's Office.
TiaryloleTan, Ma r Pro Tern C �
Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Minutes—April 2,2013