HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUL 11 2017BEAUMONT
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M I N U T E S- CITY OF BEAUMONT
W.L. Pate, Jr., At -Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Wright, At -Large
Virginia H. Jordan, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz, Ward II
Audwin Samuel, Ward III July 11, 2017 Robin Mouton, Mayor Pro Tem
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 July 11, 2017, 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 item No. 1, 2, 9-11/Consent
Agenda,
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
Pastor Airon Reynolds with Borden Chapel Missionary Baptist 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 Tem Mouton, Councilmembers Jordan, Getz,
Wright and Pate. Absent: Councilmember Samuel. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager;
Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; and Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"Know Your County Courthouse Day" - July 12, 2017 - Proclamation read by MayorAmes;
accepted by Rev. J.D. Roberts, Founder and President of Save our Children along with
Assistant Police Chief Jim Clay
Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the
conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1, 2, 9-11/Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes — June 20, 2017
* Confirmation of committee appointments — None
Minutes —July 11, 2017
A) Authorize the City Manager to approve a final payment to Marsh Waterproofing Inc., for the
Tyrrell Historical Library Exterior Fagade, Masonry & Roof Repairs and Restoration Project
located at 695 Pearl Street — Resolution 17-125
B) Authorize the City Manager to accept maintenance and authorize final payment for the
Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation — Folsom Road, Major Drive, and San Anselmo
Street Project — Resolution 17-126
C) Approve a two year contract with Capitol Appraisal Group, LLC, of Austin, for the
identification of all industrial properties within the City's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) —
Resolution 17-127
D) Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept funding through Entergy's Open Grants
Program — Resolution 17-128
E) Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Beaumont Art League
— Resolution 17-129
F) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Texas Attorney General's Office —Resolution 17-130
Councilmember Pate moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
Conduct an election of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Article' III, Section 6 of the City Charter States "The City Council shall elect one of its
members as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one (1) year term. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall
perform the duties of the Mayor in case of the absence in inability of the Mayor to perform
the duties of his/her office, and, if a vacancy occurs, shall become Mayor for the unexpired
term.
This Item was Deferred
2. Consider an ordinance approving CenterPoint Energy's 2017 GRIP Rates.
On March 30, 2017, CenterPoint Energy ("CenterPoint") filed with the City of Beaumont an
annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) interim rate adjustment notice to
increase gas rates in the Beaumont/East Texas Division Service Area. The City Council, on
April 11, 2017, suspended the effective date of the requested increase until July 13, 2017, in
order to have the request reviewed for compliance with the Gas Utility Regulatory Act. This
review is generally a ministerial process limited to insuring that the request complies with the
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GRIP statute. The review has determined that the company's filing is in compliance with the
statute and can be approved.
All reasonable expenses associated with rate cases are reimbursable by the company.
Approval of ordinance. `
Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE THAT THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
APPROVE THE RATES PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., D/B/A CENTERPOINT
ENERGY ENTEX AND CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS ("CENTERPOINT" OR "COMPANY")
COMPANY'S GAS RELIABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM ("GRIP" FILING MADE WITH THE CITY ON
MARCH 30, 2017; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-038
3. Consider a request for a zone change from LI (Light 'Industrial) to GC -MD (General
Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive district for Property located at
1575 Evalon Avenue.
Joseph Endari is requesting a rezoning of the property located at 1575 Evalon Avenue. three
lots fronting on M.L. King Parkway are zoned GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family
Dwelling District). This lot, although adjacent to the first three, is zoned LI (Light Industrial).
Mr. Endari hopes to have his entire property zoned GC -MD, so that it can be developed as a
unit.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 19, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve a request for a Zone change from LI (Light Industrial) to GC -MD (General
Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive district for property located at
1575 Evalon Avenue.
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 GC -
MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1575 EVALON AVENUE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Mouton seconded the
motion.
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AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-039
4. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Gaming Room in a GC -MD -2
(General; Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling -2) District located at 2916 E. Lucas Street.
Truong V Le has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a Gaming Room in his property at
2916 E. Lucas Drive. In 2004, Mr. Le submitted an application to rezone the north part of his
property to GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling -2) with a Specific Use
Permit to allow a strip mall with retail stores and restaurants. One of these existing
businesses plans to install between 15 and 20 machines. The hours of operation for the
business would be 10a.m. to 10p.m.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 19, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
6:1 to approve a request fora Specific Use Permit to allow a Gaming Room in a GC -MD -2
(General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling -2) District located at 2916 E. Lucas Street
with the following conditions:
1. Limited to no more than 20 machines.
2. The hours of operation would be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Limited to no more than 20 machines.
2. The hours of operation would be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Being the south 342.42' of Lots 1 & 2, Tract 1, Lot 1, Block 2, Lucas Acres, Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.64 acres, more or less.
Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A GAMING ROOM IN A GC -MD -2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -2)
DISTRICT AT 2916 E. LUCAS DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS.
Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION DENIED
5. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow parking of commercial and industrial
trucks in a GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 5290
Highland Avenue.
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Hector Molina has requested a specific Use Permit to allow parking of commercial vehicles
and industrial trucks at 5290 Highland Avenue. The property is zoned GC -MD (General
Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling), and is adjacent to residential properties. Mr. Morlina
states that the existing house is to be demolished, and the entire parking area will be
screened with an eight (8) foot fence.
This use is not compatible with the neighborhood, as this is primarily a residential
neighborhood. While parking of industrial/commercial trucks may provide a service to
specific individuals in the neighborhood, it does not provide a service to the community as a
whole.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 17, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
5:3 to deny a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow parking of commercial and industrial
trucks in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 5290
Highland Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PARKING OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS IN A GC -MD (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 5290 HIGHLAND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION DENIED
6. Consider a request for the abandonment of the alley in Block 7, West Oakland Addition
located at 3540 South '11 th Street without the retention of an easement.
Greater Grace Temple has requested the abandonment of the alley located at 3540 S. 11th
Street. The congregation owns the entire block, and would -like to construct a church building
and parking. The alley runs through the middle of their property. The church hopes to
abandon the alley without the retention of an easement.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 19, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve a request for the abandonment of the alley in Block 7, West Oakland Addition
located at 3540 South 11 th Street without the retention of an easement.
Approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND
ABANDONING AN ALLEY LOCATED AT 3540 SOUTH 11TH STREET, CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYORAMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
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MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-040
7. Consider a request for the abandonment of a portion of the West Euclid cul-de-sac located
at 3650 W. Euclid Street.
J.C. Modica is requesting an abandonment of a portion of the cul-de-sac for the Euclid Street
right-of-way, located at 3650 W. Euclid Street. This portion of Euclid Street was never
developed and this portion of the platted cul-de-sac is unused. Mr. Monica states that this
abandonment will allow him to square up the property he purchased to the north.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 19, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve a request for the abandonment of a portion of West Euclid cul-de-sac located
at 3650 W. Euclid Street.
Approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND
ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE WEST EUCLID CUL-DE-SAC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 3650 W. EUCLID
STREET, CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-041
8. Consider a request to abandon a 6' wide utility easement along Sulphur Plant Road.
Natgasoline, LLC, has requested the abandonment of the 6' wide utility easement located
along Sulphur Plant Road, just east of the Beaumont City Limit line. The easement was for a
water line. Due to the privatization of Sulphur Plant Road by Natgasoline and Martin Gas
security, this portion of the easement is no longer needed. Abandonment of the easement
would allow much needed access by Martin Gas for maintenance purposes. A new water
meter, outside the privatized area, has been provided in the remaining portion of the
easement.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 19, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve a request to abandon a 6' wide utility easement along Sulphur Plant Road.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Wright moved to APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING
AND ABANDONING A 6' WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG SULPHUR PLANT ROAD JUST EAST OF THE
BEAUMONT CITY LIMIT LINE, CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember
Jordan seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-042
9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Earnest Money Contract
and other related documents for the sale of city -owned property located at 950 Washington
Blvd.
On February 25, 2014, the City Council passed Resolution No. 14-043 accepting the bud
submitted by Wheeler Commercial formerly known as NAI Wheeler for an annual contract for
real estate broker servers to list and see City -owned property.
Wheeler Commercial has secured one (1) potential buyer who is interested in purchasing
city -owned property located at 950 Washington Blvd. The subject property is listed at
$675,000 and has been on the market for 540 days. After reviewing the Earnest Money
Contract, it is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont to execute the Earnest Money
Contract with Rigues Unlimited, LLC with a case offer in the amount of $589,000.00
Rigues Unlimited, LLC will deposit $29,450.00 as earnest money to Texas Regional Title for
a feasibility period of 60 days. If Rigues Unlimited, LLC terminates the earnest money
contract $1,000.00 of the earnest money will not be refunded to Rigues Unlimited, LLC. The
date of closing will be held on or before August 18, 2017.
This Item was deferred
10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 6, accept
maintenance, and authorize final payment for the Washington Boulevard Pavement and
Drainage Improvement Project Phase I (Amarillo to Martin Luther King Parkway).
On March 25, 2014, by Resolution No. 14-067, the City Council awarded a contract to
Brystar Contracting, Inc., of Beaumont, Texas in the amount of $16,478,838.95.
Previous Change Order No's. 1-5, resulted in an increase to the original contract in the
amount of $68,634.55, making the new contract amount $16,547,473.50.
Change Order No.6, in the amount of ($615,824.82), is required to adjust the estimated
quantities in the contract to reflect the actual quantities used in the completion of the project.
The adjustment in quantities is an overall decrease of 3.32% making the final contract
amount $15,931,648.68. The project has been inspected by the Engineering Division and
found to be complete in accordance with the provisions and terms set forth in the contract:
Acceptance of maintenance, approval of Change Order No. 6, and final payment in the
amount of $853,236.66 is recommended.
Beaumont Municipal Airport Oil and Gas Revenues.
Approval of resolution.
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Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
PAVEMENT AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — PHASE I (AMARILLO TO MARTIN LUTHER KING
PARKWAY) BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY FOUND TO BE COMPLETE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS
OF THE CONTRACT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $853,236.66 TO BRYSTAR CONTRACTING, INC., OF BEAUMONT TEXAS.
Councilmember Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR'PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 17-131
11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lamar
University related to funding for public, educational and governmental programming on
LUTV.
In 2005, the Texas Legislature enacted a new Chapter 66 to the Texas Utilities Code, that
authorized a state -issued certificate of franchise authority for cable and video providers.
Within Chapter 66, it specifies that the operation of public, educational and government
(PEG) access channels for noncommercial programming shall be the responsibility of,the
municipality receiving the benefit of such channels.
Currently, the City of Beaumont operates the government PEG channel and Lamar
University operates the educational PEG channel under an agreement with the City of
Beaumont.
Lamar University is asking for funding to enhance the programming of the educational PEG
channel. The five projects are:
Channel 7 Infrastructure: $23,181.10
a. This project aims to improve content by upgrading their Leightronix
UltraNEXUS video server to a new model capable of handling HD
videos plus some accessory items to support the new server.
2. LUTVJ News Studio: $8,806.54
a. This project will purchase set lighting, a teleprompter, a production
monitor and some accessories to supplement a professional news set
donated by KFDM.
3. Sports Broadcasting: $80,630.61
a. This project aims to provide camera equipment plus accessories
necessary for the filming of live sports.
4. FilmNideo:,,$105,963.35
a. This project purchases equipment to allow for students to participate
in a new Summer Film Program. The cinematic productions will air on
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Channel 7. '
5. Media Services: $2,538.53
a. This project will purchase lighting and a microphone plus accessories
to support their current cameras in recording events and academic
lectures for broadcast.
The City of Beaumont agrees to reimburse Lamar University up to $221,120.13 got the
above projects. The reimbursement will be made from funds received from Time Warner
that are restricted for capital expenditures for public and governmental programming.
Public Education Government Programming (PEG) Fund.
Approval of resolution.
COuncilmember Jordan moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LAMAR UNIVERSITY IN A REIMBURSABLE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $221,120.13 FOR THE PURCHASE AND UPGRADE OF EQUIPMENT RELATED
TO BROADCASTING FOR LUTV. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
WRIGHT AND PATE
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 17-132
COMMENTS
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Mozelle Copeland 3290 Blackmon Ln. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding a water bill payment that she paid and her check was returned,
stated that this was something that has never happened to her before and she was very
embarrassed, asked if there was something that could be done to waive the fee
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON - THANKED STACY LEWIS AND STAFF FOR THE AWESOME JOB
THAT WAS DONE FOR THE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AT
TYRRELL PARK, COMMENDED ALL EMPLOYEES THAT RECEIVED
SERVICE AWARDS AT THE LAST MEETING, WISHED
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - ABSENT
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COUNCILMEMBER PATE - WISHED COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT A HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
ANNOUNCED THAT AT SPINDLETOP ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 12,
2017, AT 10:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A SIMULATION OF AN OIL
GUSHER, IT WILL BE WATER INSTEAD OF OIL, ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO COME OUT AND SEE THIS, EVERYONE WILL BE
INSPIRED
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT - THANKED EVERYONE FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES, ALSO
COMMENTED ON THE SPINDLETOP GUSHER, WISHED
COUNCILMEMBERS PATE AND GETZ WHO HAVE BIRTHDAYS IN
JULY A HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASKED IF THE CITY CAN GET THE
MESSAGE OUT TO THE SENIORS THAT TAKE TRANSPORTATION
TO AND FROM DIALYSIS THAT THEY CAN GET A DISCOUNT, A
LOT OF THE SENIORS DON'T KNOW THAT THERE IS A SENIOR
DISCOUNT AVAILABLE TO THEM
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - EXTENDED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO COUNCILMEMBERS PATE
AND WRIGHT, STATED THAT HIS BIRTHDAY IS A COUPLE OF
WEEKS AWAY, THANKED THE POLICE CHIEF AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH THE CLERGY, THEY CONVENED THIS
PAST WEEKEND TO HAVE A PRAYER VIGIL TO HELP CALL
ATTENTION TO THE VIOLENCE THAT HAS BELABORED THE CITY,
THE POWER OF PRAYER IS SOMETHING THAT YOU CANNOT
DIMINISH OR PUT ASIDE, THANKED CITY STAFF FOR THE
SUCCESSFUL 4T" OF JULY CELEBRATION, AS WELL AS THE
SYMPHONY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, THEY DID A WONDERFUL
JOB, CONGRATULATED THE MAYOR WHO DID A GREAT JOB
CONDUCTING DURING ONE OF THE PIECES THAT WAS PLAYED
BY THE SYMPHONY
COUNCILMEMBER JORDAN - WANTED TO SHARE A GOOD EXPERIENCE, SEVERAL WEEKS
AGO, "ASKED THAT THE CITY LOOK INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF
CONTROLLING THE ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAYS AT DIFFERENT
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, THAT HAS BEEN DONE, THE
ENFORCEMENT WILL START ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017,
THERE HAS BEEN CONVERSATION AND HELP AFFORDED TO
ONE OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS, WISHED COUNCILMEMBER
WRIGHT A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - COMPLIMENTED LENNY CABALLERO AND HIS STAFF FOR THE
FANTASTIC JOB THEY DID FOR THE 4T" OF JULY CELEBRATION,
HAS BEEN TO MANY BUT THIS YEAR WAS BY FAR THE BEST,
ALSO ENJOYED THE SYMPHONY
Open session of meeting recessed at 2:12 p.m,
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Gayle M. Harris v. Payne's Wrecker Service, Inc, Russell G. Huff; and the City
of Beaumont, Texas; Cause No. 0128051
* Consider matters related to the deliberation of economic development negotiations in
accordance with Section 551.087 of the Government Code:
Coastal Caverns
re being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
B y Arrlet, Ma
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Tina Broussard, City Clerk
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