* Invocation Pledge Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 6-7/Consent Agenda
* Approval of minutes – October 14, 2014 * Confirmation of committee appointments A) Authorize the City Manager to execute a new lease agreement with the Texas Energy Museum B) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept funding from The Texas Department of State Health Services awarded to the Beaumont Public Health Department’s WIC Division C) Authorize the City Manager to amend a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for FY 2013 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds D) Approve a change order to the contract with Allco, LLC, related to the Grit Pump Replacement – Wastewater Treatment Plant Project E) Approve a resolution accepting the Certified Tax Roll Summary for the tax year 2014 (fiscal year 2015) F) Approve a resolution terminating a contract with CIMA Utility of Beaumont for mowing privately-owned developed and vacant properties and awarding a contract to Texas Institute of the Blind and Handicapped Industries for the same G) Approve the payment of $650 to settle outstanding liens for litter and weed abatement on property at 2400 Rusk Street, legally described as Oaks L18 B14
Consider an ordinance for a zone change from A-R (Agricultural-Residential) to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) or a more restrictive zoning district at 4525 N. Major Drive
Consider an ordinance for a specific use permit to allow a gift shop and gaming room in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District at 3890 Highland Avenue
Consider an ordinance for a specific use permit to allow a behavioral and academic center/secondary school in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 4960 Washington Boulevard
Consider an ordinance approving the revocation of a specific use permit to allow antique furniture restoration in an RCR-H (Residential Conservation and Revitalization-Historic) District at 1801 North Street
Consider an ordinance allowing the Mission Economic Development Corporation in Mission, Texas to issue Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 in an estimated amount not to exceed $100 million to finance waste to energy facilities to be located at or near the Beaumont city landfill
Consider an ordinance denying the Entergy Texas Application for a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor rate increase on file with the City of Beaumont
Review and discuss proposed changes to rental rates charged at various Event Facilities
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Joseph W. White vs. City of Beaumont, Texas and Officer Chase Welch; Case No. 1:14-cv-00082 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit styled Joseph W. White vs. City of Beaumont, Texas and Officer Chase Welch; Case No. 1:14-cv-00082
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 6-7/Consent Agenda
* Approval of minutes – October 14, 2014 * Confirmation of committee appointments A) Authorize the City Manager to execute a new lease agreement with the Texas Energy Museum B) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept funding from The Texas Department of State Health Services awarded to the Beaumont Public Health Department’s WIC Division C) Authorize the City Manager to amend a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for FY 2013 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds D) Approve a change order to the contract with Allco, LLC, related to the Grit Pump Replacement – Wastewater Treatment Plant Project E) Approve a resolution accepting the Certified Tax Roll Summary for the tax year 2014 (fiscal year 2015) F) Approve a resolution terminating a contract with CIMA Utility of Beaumont for mowing privately-owned developed and vacant properties and awarding a contract to Texas Institute of the Blind and Handicapped Industries for the same G) Approve the payment of $650 to settle outstanding liens for litter and weed abatement on property at 2400 Rusk Street, legally described as Oaks L18 B14
Consider an ordinance for a zone change from A-R (Agricultural-Residential) to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) or a more restrictive zoning district at 4525 N. Major Drive
Consider an ordinance for a specific use permit to allow a gift shop and gaming room in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District at 3890 Highland Avenue
Consider an ordinance for a specific use permit to allow a behavioral and academic center/secondary school in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 4960 Washington Boulevard
Consider an ordinance approving the revocation of a specific use permit to allow antique furniture restoration in an RCR-H (Residential Conservation and Revitalization-Historic) District at 1801 North Street
Consider an ordinance allowing the Mission Economic Development Corporation in Mission, Texas to issue Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 in an estimated amount not to exceed $100 million to finance waste to energy facilities to be located at or near the Beaumont city landfill
Consider an ordinance denying the Entergy Texas Application for a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor rate increase on file with the City of Beaumont
Review and discuss proposed changes to rental rates charged at various Event Facilities
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Joseph W. White vs. City of Beaumont, Texas and Officer Chase Welch; Case No. 1:14-cv-00082 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit styled Joseph W. White vs. City of Beaumont, Texas and Officer Chase Welch; Case No. 1:14-cv-00082