HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/2020 AGENDAREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 1:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognitions
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1, 4-10/Consent
Agenda
Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider amending Ordinance No. 20-028 related to the Public Health
Emergency Disaster Orders for the City of Beaumont and opening certain City
facilities
2. Consider a request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of
an air conditioning supply warehouse in a GC -MD (General Commercial —
Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 980 N Martin Luther King Parkway
3. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an RV (Recreational
Vehicle) Park in an LI (Light Industrial) District located at 5497 Fannett Road
4. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Beaumont, Waterworks
and Sewer System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, and authorizing
the Mayor or City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to approve the amounts,
interest rates, prices, and terms thereof for both series and to execute all
documents related to the sale of the Bonds
5. Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Beaumont, General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A and City of Beaumont General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2020B and authorizing the Mayor or
City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to approve the amounts, interest rates,
prices, and terms thereof for the series and to execute all documents related to the
sale of the Bonds
6. Consider a resolution providing for the reimbursement of capital expenditures
incurred prior to the closing of financing
7. Consider a resolution approving a contract for the purchase of sodium hydroxide
for use by the Water Utilities Department
8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Placo,
Ltd., of Lumberton, for the Astor Street Lift Station Repairs
9. Consider a resolution approving a contract for the construction of a new fixed
knot and ornamental fence at the Tyrrell Park Botanical Garden Center
WORK SESSION
Review and discuss the findings of the Phase I Assessment of the Sewer System
Review and discuss the operations of the Water Department
Review and discuss making application to FEMA for Hurricane Harvey Direct
Administrative Costs
GENERAL BUSINESS
10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application to
FEMA for Hurricane Harvey Direct Administrative Costs
COMMENTS
� Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
� Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comment on various matters
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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:
Specifically city -owned property at 3455 Sarah Street
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at 880-3777.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 1:30 PM
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes — July 21, 2020
Confirmation of board and commission member appointments
Sandy Pate would fill the unexpired term of Cory Crenshaw as an Alternate to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. The term would commence July 28, 2020 and expire September 30, 2021.
(Mayor Becky Ames)
A) Approve the renewal of an annual support agreement with Creative Switching Designs,
Inc. for the City's phone system
B) Approve the settlement of the claim of Bertha Jackson
C) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 5, accept maintenance, and
authorize final payment to Excavation & Construction, LLC