HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN NOV 12 2014M 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 November 12, 2014 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 November 12,
2014, 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 -6 /Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Karen S. Dorris with First United Methodist Church 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, Pate,
Samuel and Smith. Absent: Councilmember Wright. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City
Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
None
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1 -6 /Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - October 28, 2014
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
A) Approve the purchase of a new single -ply roof system from LiquaTech
Waterproofing /Roofing /Sheetmetal for the Fire Department Administration /Museum Facility
located at 400 Walnut Street — Resolution 14 - 237
B) Approve a sixty month lease for photocopiers from Ricoh USA, Inc. of Beaumont for use in
various departments — Resolution 14 — 238
Minutes — November 12, 2014
C) Approve the purchase of aqua ammonia from Southern Ionics, Corp. for use in the Water
Department — Resolution 14 - 239
D) Approve a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC, of Cypress for work related to the
Karen Lane Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation II Project — Resolution 14 - 240
E) Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
regarding funding for the replacement of the Laurel Avenue Bridge — Resolution 14 - 241
F) Authorize the acceptance of a ten foot wide Exclusive Water Line Easement located at
4104 Dowlen Road — Resolution 14 - 242
Councilmember Samuel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Pate
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consider amending various sections of Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinance related to
facility rental rates within the Event Facilities Department.
In a work session held on October 28, 2014, the City Manager discussed the adoption of a
revised Event Facilities Use Rate Schedule. The proposed changes will clarify and
streamline facility usage as it relates to rental times, fees, and set -up requirements, in
addition to creating consistent and user - friendly language throughout the ordinance.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 14.05, SECTION 14.05.001; REPEALING SECTION 14.05.002 AND ADOPTING
A NEW SECTION 14.05.002; AMENDING SECTION 14.05.003; REPEALING SECTION 14.053004;
AMENDING SECTIONS 14.05.005 AND 14.05.006; REPEALING SECTION 14.05.007; AMENDING
SECTIONS 14.05.008, 14.05.009, 14.05.010 AND 14.05.011; REPEALING SECTION 14.05.12;
AND AMENDING SECTION 14.05.13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS REVISING
EVENT FACILITIES FEE RATES AND FACILITY USAGE; PROVIDDNG FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
Minutes — November 12, 2014
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 14 - 059
2. Consider adopting changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance.
In a work session held on August 26, 2014 the City Attorney's office discussed the
adoption of a revised Alcoholic Beverage ordinance. The proposed changes will streamline
the current process and give greater enforcement authority to City agencies.
After the work session, the ordinance was revised to address concerns raised by the
Council. The suggested fee for replacement permits is consistent with the fees imposed
for same or similar City services. The recommendation to include a process that allows for
an appeal of a denial is also a standard procedure in other licensing /permitting ordinances,
and would offer congruity among these types of ordinances. Additional changes include,
specific instructions on the placement of permits, late penalties for untimely renewals, and
expanded inspection authority. Under the previous ordinance authority was limited to the
Public Health Director; under the revised ordinance all city code enforcement officials will
have the authority to inspect premises regulated under this ordinance. The modified
ordinance also imposes criminal penalties for non - compliance.
This ordinance is enabled by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and meets the state's
standards.
Approval of ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Coleman moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 6 BY REPEALING ARTICLE 6.03 AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 6.03 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS ADDRESSING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 14 - 060
3. Consider amending various sections of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances related to
food establishments and mobile food units.
In a work session held on October 21, 2014, the health director discussed the adoption of a
revised food establishment and mobile food unit ordinance. The proposed changes will
clarify and streamline the current process for proper handling, storage, and preparation of
food to ensure safety of the consumer.
Minutes — November 12, 2014
The revised changes include: the requirement of more than one certified food manager at
each food establishment; completing the certified food manager course prior to opening a
food establishment; repealing the 72 hour, twice monthly restriction for mobile food unit
operations; outlining guidelines for the mobile food unit's central preparation facility;
emptying wastewater within 24 hours or as necessary. Additionally, all mobile food units
must return to the commissary for cleaning and storage at the end of each day, or unit
must be stored in a secured storage facility after cleaning.
During the work session, council recommended that restroom accessibility be set at a
distance of 500 feet.
The ordinance would allow health inspectors to issue a citation to the central preparation
facility for non - compliance.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 10.02, SECTION 10.02.001, SUBSECTIONS 229.163(A), 229.163(6)(2),
229.169(A)(1)(B), 229.169(A)(1)(D), 229.169(6), 229.169(C)(1)H), 229.169(c)(1)(1),
229.169(C)(1)(K) AND REPEALING 229.169(A)(1)(D) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, TO MAKE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 14 - 061
4. Consider adopting an ordinance establishing various fees and charges for the Municipal
Tennis Center.
At a work session on September 9, 2014, City Council reviewed and discussed proposed
fees and charges for the Municipal Tennis Center.
A copy of the proposed fees and charges is attached for your review. If approved, the new
fees and charges would be effective January 1, 2015.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 14.04 BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 14.04.013 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL TENNIS CENTER FEES
AND CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Mayor Pro Tern
Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
Minutes — November 12, 2014
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 14 - 062
5. Consider a resolution approving the purchase of in -car video equipment and software from
WatchGuard Video for use by the Police Department.
Pricing was obtained through the State of Texas Department of Information (DIR). DIR
provides cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase information
technology at volume prices contracted under the procurement statues of the State of
Texas.
The Police Department currently uses the Coban Technologies in -car video system to
capture and retain video and audio recordings of police incidents for both the patrol units
and the motorcycles. The current solution is no longer supported by the vendor, therefore
it must be replaced. The new system will provide better quality audio and video for police
records retention as well as a more user friendly system and additional cameras to cover
the rear of the vehicle.
WatchGuard Video as well as multiple other vendors have been reviewed.
WatchGuard Video has been found to be the best option to fit our needs.
One (1) year of software maintenance and support is included in the purchase.
Capital Reserve and Confiscated Goods.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF IN -CAR VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE, FOR USE BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, FROM WATCHGUARD VIDEO, OF ALLEN ,TEXAS, THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $611,368.47.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 14 — 243
6. Consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, Newman, Inc.
for the City of Beaumont Master Drainage Plan.
Minutes — November 12, 2014
On November 7, 2013, five (5) proposals were accepted from qualified consulting firms to
develop a Master Drainage Plan for the drainage infrastructure within the City limits and
update the current City of Beaumont Master Drainage Plan completed in 1981. The
purpose of this Master Drainage Plan is to develop an accurate and current understanding
of the City's drainage infrastructure and potential solutions to existing drainage problems.
A general description of the scope of work for this project is to develop a comprehensive
GIS based drainage infrastructure inventory, inspect and assess structural condition of the
storm drain system, develop a master plan of Capital Improvement Projects designed to
strategically reduce the risk of flooding and develop an improvement master plan for
undeveloped portions of the City to define current drainage patterns and outfalls,
recommended infrastructure, future potential ROW and mitigation alternatives or options.
The total cost of the Master Drainage Plan was budgeted at $1,500,000; however, we are
proposing to move forward with Phase I with an estimated cost of $500,000. Funding is
available in the Capital Program.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE
IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS, NEWNAM, INC.
(LAN), OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 TO DEVELOP A MASTER
DRAINAGE PLAN FOR THE DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND UPDATE THE
CURRENT CITY OF BEAUMONT MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN. Councilmember Pate seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 14 — 244
Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the
conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Receive comments related to the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
Public Hearing Open: 2:01 p.m.
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Public Hearing Closed: 2:01 p.m.
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7. Consider readopting the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance.
Texas Local Government Code 370.002 requires that a home -rule municipality which has
adopted a juvenile curfew ordinance periodically review the ordinance and its effect on the
community and identify any problems with the ordinance or problems the ordinance was
intended to remedy. The statute also provides for abolishing, continuing, or modifying the
ordinance.
In July 1994 following public review, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 94 -34 which
created a new Chapter 9 establishing a curfew for minors. In 1995 Ordinance 95 -37 was
adopted which modified the curfew hours for minors The Ordinance has been reviewed
and adopted as required, with the latest being in 2011, Ordinance 11 -086.
The Curfew Ordinance has been extensively reviewed by the Police Department and
determined to be effective in regard to promoting the safety and well being of the city's
youngest citizens. Renewal of this ordinance serves to promote the general welfare and
protection of the public through the reduction of juvenile violence and crime within the city.
Approval of Ordinance.
COuncilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REVIEWING AND
READOPTING ARTICLE 12.03 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING A CURFEW FOR MINORS;
ESTABLISHING HOURS AND DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; CITING SPECIFIC
EXCEPTIONS AND DEFENSES; PROVIIDNG FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, PATE,
SAMUEL AND SMITH
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 14 — 063
WORK SESSION
Review and discuss the proposed Senior Center Project and the Riverfront
Improvement Project
Rob Clark with Architectural Alliance, Inc., reviewed and discussed the proposed Senior
Center Project. The current site plan was discussed with the skate park, the
eLibrary/rooftop cafe, along with the splash pad, pavilion, landscaping and the connectivity
of each on the site plan. The master site plan was discussed which included the same
items as in the current site plan with emphasis on parking, which was an important part of
the worksession. The floor plan of the facility was discussed as to how each part of the
facility would tie into the other and how the floor plan would better serve the citizens that
utilize the Best Years Center currently
Review and discuss clinical services provided by the Public Health Department
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Sherry Ulmer, Health Director discussed clinical services that are provided by the Public
Health Department. Ms. Ulmer stated that the Public Health Department has been in
conversation with Legacy Health Care Clinic. This clinic receives Federal and State funds.
The clinic offers primary care services to patients. The patients have to be offered services
on a sliding scale fee, some at no cost at all. The fees are determined according to the
patients income. At this time Legacy Health Care is offering adult and pediatric primary
care services, mental health, OBGYN and STD services. Legacy Health Care Clinic
receives grant funds to offer these services. The grant funding has a criteria that's been
established. There's a certain number of patients that Legacy must meet to provide this
service through the Federal and State funding. At this time the City's Health Department
does the same services that Legacy does, the numbers flowing through the clinic are there
but the City doesn't receive grant funding for those services. Legacy Health Clinic is willing
to have the services provided by the City routed to their facility as not to duplicate services
between the two facilities. If Council were to allow the Health Department to transfer the
services currently handled by City staff to Legacy Health Care it would help keep
duplication down. Ms. Ulmer stated that the one vacant position that would become open
due to this transfer would be eliminated. The other three positions would be absorbed in
other clinical areas. Legacy will initially take over handling all services and patients would
be rerouted accordingly
Review and discuss various leave time provided to civilian employees
Lillie Babino, Human Resource Director reviewed and discussed various leave time
provided to civilian employees. The current vacation leave accrual is determined by years
of services, hours per pay period, hours per year and weeks per year. An employee with 0-
4 years of service accrues 3.08 hours per pay period, 80 hours per year and 2 weeks per
year. An employee with 5 -14 years of service accrues 4.62 hours per pay period, 120
hours per year and 3 weeks per year. An employee with 15 -23 years of service accrues
6.15 hours per pay period, 160 hours per year and 4 weeks per year. An employee with
24+ years of service accrues 7.69 hours per pay period, 200 hours per year and 5 weeks
per year. Personal leave 0 -24+ years of service accrues 1.54 hours per period, 40 hours
per year and 1 week per year.
The proposed time would be combined and the term would be Paid Time Off (PTO). An
employee with 0 -5 years of service would accrue 4.62 hours per pay period, 120 hours per
year and 3 weeks per year. An employee with 5 -10 years of service would accrue 6.16
hours per pay period, 160 hours per year and 4 weeks per year. An employee with 10 -20
years of service would accrue 7.69 hours per pay period, 200 hours per year and 5 weeks
per year. An employee with 20+ years of service would accrue 9.23 hours per pay period,
240 hours per year and 6 weeks per year. Leave comparison was discussed compared to
the Cities of Nederland and Tyler as well as Jefferson County.
The current ordinance states that employees are advanced two (2) working days of
Personal Leave with the first six months of employment. The proposed ordinance revision
would allow employees to be advanced five working days of Paid Time Off (PTO) within the
first six months of employment. The current ordinance carryover provision allows
employees to carryover no more than 240 hours of vacation and 720 hours of personal
leave into the next calendar year.
Minutes — November 12, 2014
The proposed ordinance revision would allow employees to carryover no more than 960
hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) into the next calendar year.
If approved by Council, the proposed revisions to the ordinance would have an effective
date of January 1, 2015.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - THANKED THE VETERANS FORTHEIR TIME SERVED PAST AND
FUTURE, THANKED HANI TOHME AND BENGY WILLIAMS IN
REGARDS TO A CITIZEN THAT WAS LATE GETTING HER TRASH
OUT TO THE CURB, SHE THEN SPILLED THE TRASH TRYING TO
GET IT TO THE CURB, THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK WAS
GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO GET OUT OF HIS TRUCK, PICKED UP
HER TRASH AND EMPTIED IT FOR HER AND SHE WANTED TO
MAKE SURE EVERYONE WAS THANKED
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - THANKED ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, THEY MAKE IT
SO THAT WE MAY LIVE IN THESE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND FOR THAT HE THANKED THEM
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMMENTED ON VETERANS DAY, THANKED ALL VETERANS
FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY, COMMENTED ON THE
EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE AT FORD PARK, ALSO THANKED
THOSE THAT HELPED WITH THE EVENT AT CHICK- FIL -A,
MENTIONED THAT THE LAST HOME GAME FOR LAMAR
UNIVERSITY WILL BE THIS WEEKEND, ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO TRY AND ATTEND
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - THANKED ALL VETERANS FOR THE SERVICE THEY HAVE
GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY, CONGRATULATED HIS WIFE
ALLISON ON HER WIN AS JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX
ASSESSOR COLLECTOR AND TO COUNCILMEMBER JAMIE
SMITH ON HIS WIN AS DISTRICT CLERK, ALSO COMMENTED
ON ROCTOBER FEST, HOPES THAT THIS WILL BE AN ANNUAL
EVENT, IT WAS AN EXCITING EVENT AND HAD A LOT OF YOUNG
PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE
MAYOR PRO TEM COLEMAN - ANNOUNCED THAT NOVEMBER 15TH THROUGH FEBRUARY
15TH IS THE AVAILABILITY FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE
HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, THE COALITION OF PEOPLE WHICH
INCLUDES CHRISTUS ST. ELIZABETH, BEAUMONT
ENTERPRISE AND NUMEROUS OTHER GROUPS WILL BE
SPONSORING TWO FREE EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 15TH, THEY
BOTH WILL BE HELD FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M., ONE
HERE IN BEAUMONT AT THE CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY
CENTER, AND ONE FROM 5:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., IN PORT
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ARTHUR AT THE GULF COAST HEALTH CENTER FROM 8:00
A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN GETTING
MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1- 866 -683 -3627, IF
CITIZENS ATTEND THEY MUST BRING THEIR W2 FORM,
DRIVER'S LICENSE, LIST OF MEDICATIONS AND CURRENT
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER INFORMATION AS WELL AS SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - STATED THAT COUNCILMEMBER SMITH DID AN EXCELLENT
JOB AS HE WAS THE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE VETERANS DAY
EVENT AT THE BEN ROGERS VISITORS CENTER, THANKED
HIM FOR HIS SERVICE AS WELL
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Steve Hoffman 7045 Blarney Beaumont TX
Spoke in regards to the Best Years Center, stated that there has been discussion in
regards to the Center, he is in agreement that a new center needs to be in place, when
reviewing the plans the first thing that was noticed was the parking, stated that growth in
the West End will continue, there is no reason that Council can't look at the West End
YMCA, this will give the facility room to grow, with the facility being built downtown there is
no room for growth, money should be spent with the intention of growth for this facility,
asked that Council think about getting a committee together to see what it would take to
redo the YMCA
Candace Greer 3260 French Rd. Beaumont TX
Spoke in regards to the safety and wellbeing of some members of the community in the
North End, feels that some city services are being used in the wrong fashion, this is in
regards to trespassing, harassment and being a pet owner, has consistently tried to
address some issues with Animal Control Department, the Supervisor and other City
Officials and hasn't gotten any results, requested that the City Council provided more over
site to Animal Control and their operations, there is an individual that is not an officer in
Animal Services that appears to target pet owners in the North End neighborhood, it turns
out that this person has no respect for neighbors or boundaries, he appears to be overly
concerned about other residents animals and the treatment there of, he has made it his
mission to take care of other peoples pets without their consent, there are allegations of
trespassing and other harassment, this person uses Animal Control in a retaliatory fashion,
people are afraid to complain because this person is considered to be wealthy or that their
complaint will fall on deaf ears, asked that Council help with this issue
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Jaqi Vickers 7925 Shirelane Beaumont TX
Spoke with Council in regards to the Best Years Center, asked that Council consider
properties other than the downtown area specifically the West End YMCA building or the
suggestion that Councilmember Smith had at the L.L. Melton on Sarah St., stated that the
parking is a huge problem for her, she stated that she doesn't currently visit the Best Years
Center at its present location because it's too far for her to drive and the West End YMCA
building is closer to where she resides
Mary Lee 2345 Brickyard Rd. Beaumont TX
Stated that she was with the Brickyard Neighborhood Association, wanted to speak with
Council in regards to the asphalt facility on Dollinger St., stated that there are large pot hole
filled streets, dust residue on cars, the heavy trucks are causing damage to the streets, the
residents are concerned that the existing nuisance of this facility does little to maintenance
or development and encroachment of the area, concerned that the children and older
adults will be at risk of respiratory and other health disorders, also concerned about the
economic impact of this facility, would like Council to look into this issue
Shirley Watkins 2780 Brenham St. Beaumont TX
Stated that she is a member of the Brickyard Neighborhood Association, concerned about
the asphalt facility that is in her area, she has grandchildren that come to visit her and
she's concerned about their health as well as the health of the children that live in the
apartment complex that's near the facility
Zack Shelton P.O. Box 1798 Kountze, TX
Stated that he's a part of the 100 Club, commented on what the 100 Club does, wanted
Council to be aware of a fundraiser that the Police Department and the 100 Club will be
sponsoring, this event will be held over the weekend on Saturday, November 15, 2014,
8:00 a.m., at Ford Park
Martin Broussard 2495 Long Beaumont TX
Thanked Council for their service and all that they do, commented on the 17 acre tract of
land that was donated where the YMCA shell stands, stated that anything that the City can
do to improve the quality of life at the YMCA would be great, anything that Broussard's can
do to assist on working on the deed restrictions they would be happy to do, stated that he's
totally against another restaurant downtown
Open session of meeting recessed at 3:57 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
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Justin Jackson vs. City of Beaumont; Cause No. B- 195,252
Estate of Stanley Leger
City of Beaumont v. Richard James III and The Sports Society for
American Health
Consider matters related to the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Government
Code, to wit:
Fair Energy Operations - Beaumont, LLC; Landfill Property Lease
There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
o available,upon request_ in the City Clerk's Office.
Tina Broussard, City Clerk
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