CALL TO ORDER * Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognition
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-10 and 12/ Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda Approval of minutes – September 21, 2015 Confirmation of committee appointments Debbie Rogers would be appointed as Resident-at-Large on the Animal Health Advisory Committee. The term would commence September 29, 2015 and expire September 28, 2017. (Mayor Becky Ames) Amy Hymel would be appointed as Resident-at-Large on the Animal Health Advisory Committee. The term would commence September 29, 2015 and expire September 28, 2017. (Mayor Becky Ames) A) Approve Compensation for the City Manager B) Approve Compensation for the City Attorney C) Approve Compensation for the City Clerk D) Approve Compensation for the Chief Magistrate E) Approve a one year contract with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas for FY 2016 F) Approve a one year contract with the Texas Energy Museum for FY 2016 G) Approve a one year contract with BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street for FY 2016 H) Approve a one year contract with the Southeast Texas Arts Council for FY 2016 I) Approve a one year contract with Beaumont Heritage Society/John Jay French Museum for FY 2016 J) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Industrial District Contract with Slamback Partners K) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically a License Agreement, in order for the Beaumont Police Department to continue to maintain a Police Substation at Parkdale Mall L) Approve a six month contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine from Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Houston for use by the Water Utilities Department M) Approve the write-off of uncollectible water accounts N) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Education First Federal Credit Union for the placement of fiber optic cable in public right-of-way
GENERAL BUSINESS Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with Beaumont Professional Firefighters’ Local 399
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2015 Budget
Consider amending Section 22.05.211(b) (1) (A) of the Code of Ordinances to increase garbage rates
Consider authorizing the City Manager to receive funding through the Department of Homeland Security Supplemental 2015 Port Security Grant Program
Consider a resolution approving the purchase of a new Vactor 2100 sewer cleaning truck from Kinlock Equipment, Inc., of Houston for use by the Water Department
Consider a resolution rejecting all bids for the Fire Station No. 1 Project, Bid No. PW0615-09
Consider a resolution rejecting a bid for the Asphalt Repairs for Various Locations Project, Bid No. PW0185-12
Consider a resolution rejecting all bids for the Beaumont Municipal Airport Improvements (Construction of 12,000 SF Hangar with 2,500 SF office, 8-unit T-Hangar, Fuel Facility, and Removal of 2 existing T-Hangars) Project, Bid No. PW0615-07
Consider a resolution approving a contract with BDS Constructors, LLC dba MK Constructors for the Goodhue Road Sanitary Sewer Project
Consider a resolution granting a new solid waste transportation service agreement
PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments related to the mandatory payment rate for the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) for FY 2016 Consider setting the mandatory payment rate related to the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) for FY 2016
WORK SESSION Review and discuss amending an existing ordinance to remove the structure located at 3180 Robinhood as a substandard structure Consider amending Ordinance No. 14-009, to remove the demolition order for the structure at 3180 Robinhood and instead order that the property owner enter into a work program within ten (10) days and complete the work program within one-hundred fifty (150) days or the property be demolished without further notification
WORK SESSION Review and discuss the City of Beaumont’s Emergency Management Plan PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments related to the City of Beaumont’s Emergency Management Plan
WORK SESSION Review and discuss a proposed change by Jefferson County regarding the collection of city warrants and bonds at the County Jail
Councilmember/City Manager Comments
COMMENTS Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: James Mathews vs. City of Beaumont, Texas; A-192,887
Sep 29, 2015 City Council
CALL TO ORDER * Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognition
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-10 and 12/ Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda Approval of minutes – September 21, 2015 Confirmation of committee appointments Debbie Rogers would be appointed as Resident-at-Large on the Animal Health Advisory Committee. The term would commence September 29, 2015 and expire September 28, 2017. (Mayor Becky Ames) Amy Hymel would be appointed as Resident-at-Large on the Animal Health Advisory Committee. The term would commence September 29, 2015 and expire September 28, 2017. (Mayor Becky Ames) A) Approve Compensation for the City Manager B) Approve Compensation for the City Attorney C) Approve Compensation for the City Clerk D) Approve Compensation for the Chief Magistrate E) Approve a one year contract with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas for FY 2016 F) Approve a one year contract with the Texas Energy Museum for FY 2016 G) Approve a one year contract with BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street for FY 2016 H) Approve a one year contract with the Southeast Texas Arts Council for FY 2016 I) Approve a one year contract with Beaumont Heritage Society/John Jay French Museum for FY 2016 J) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Industrial District Contract with Slamback Partners K) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically a License Agreement, in order for the Beaumont Police Department to continue to maintain a Police Substation at Parkdale Mall L) Approve a six month contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine from Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Houston for use by the Water Utilities Department M) Approve the write-off of uncollectible water accounts N) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Education First Federal Credit Union for the placement of fiber optic cable in public right-of-way
GENERAL BUSINESS Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with Beaumont Professional Firefighters’ Local 399
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2015 Budget
Consider amending Section 22.05.211(b) (1) (A) of the Code of Ordinances to increase garbage rates
Consider authorizing the City Manager to receive funding through the Department of Homeland Security Supplemental 2015 Port Security Grant Program
Consider a resolution approving the purchase of a new Vactor 2100 sewer cleaning truck from Kinlock Equipment, Inc., of Houston for use by the Water Department
Consider a resolution rejecting all bids for the Fire Station No. 1 Project, Bid No. PW0615-09
Consider a resolution rejecting a bid for the Asphalt Repairs for Various Locations Project, Bid No. PW0185-12
Consider a resolution rejecting all bids for the Beaumont Municipal Airport Improvements (Construction of 12,000 SF Hangar with 2,500 SF office, 8-unit T-Hangar, Fuel Facility, and Removal of 2 existing T-Hangars) Project, Bid No. PW0615-07
Consider a resolution approving a contract with BDS Constructors, LLC dba MK Constructors for the Goodhue Road Sanitary Sewer Project
Consider a resolution granting a new solid waste transportation service agreement
PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments related to the mandatory payment rate for the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) for FY 2016 Consider setting the mandatory payment rate related to the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) for FY 2016
WORK SESSION Review and discuss amending an existing ordinance to remove the structure located at 3180 Robinhood as a substandard structure Consider amending Ordinance No. 14-009, to remove the demolition order for the structure at 3180 Robinhood and instead order that the property owner enter into a work program within ten (10) days and complete the work program within one-hundred fifty (150) days or the property be demolished without further notification
WORK SESSION Review and discuss the City of Beaumont’s Emergency Management Plan PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments related to the City of Beaumont’s Emergency Management Plan
WORK SESSION Review and discuss a proposed change by Jefferson County regarding the collection of city warrants and bonds at the County Jail
Councilmember/City Manager Comments
COMMENTS Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: James Mathews vs. City of Beaumont, Texas; A-192,887