REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS            JANUARY 27, 2009             1:30 P.M.

AGENDA

 

CALL TO ORDER

* Invocation            Pledge            Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-12/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Consider approving the purchase of fleet vehicles through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program

2. Consider approving the purchase of fleet vehicles through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program

3. Consider approving the rates of Entergy Texas, Inc. contained in a Statement of Intent to Change Rates filed with the City on December 19, 2008

4. Consider approving a contract with Jehovah Jireh Community Development Corporation to assist with the construction of 10 new homes

5. Consider approving a contract with the Beaumont Community Housing Development Organization for the purchase of three pre-existing scattered-site homes

6. Consider authorizing the City Manager to increase the West Trunk Outfall Rehabilitation Phases I and II Project for "extra work"

7. Consider authorizing the City Manager to increase the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation of Small Diameter Mains Contract-XII Project for "extra work"

8. Consider approving a six month contract for Aluminum Sulfate for use by the Water Utilities Department

9. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an Industrial District Contract with Entergy Texas Inc.

10. Consider approving a contract with Premier Election Solutions for rental of election equipment, software, training and other related services for the May 9, 2009 General Election

11. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Abatement Agreement with Paul and Dana David

12. Consider approving the appointment of Quentin Price as a Senior Assistant City Attorney and setting his starting compensation

WORKSESSION

* Review and discuss the use of Mobile Food Units

COMMENTS

* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters

        Report from City Manager related to a proposed partnership with
        Lamar University

* 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:
      

                        Linda Thomas vs. the City of Beaumont
                        Tina Lewallen vs. the City of Beaumont

* Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code:

                         Chief Magistrate James McNicholas

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Lenny Caballero at 880-3716 three days prior to the meeting.

 

 

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS            JANUARY 27,              2009 1:30 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA

* Approval of minutes

* Confirmation of committee appointments

A) Authorize the City Manager to renew the management agreement with the Beaumont Council of Garden Clubs for its continued operation of the gardens at Tyrrell Park

B) Authorize the acquisition of property in the Van Wormer Addition for the Downtown Event Center and Park

C) Approve a bid to replace the roof on the Animal Control facility

D) Approve the purchase of a backhoe for use by the Sewer Maintenance Division of the Water Utilities Department

E) Approve a contract for reconstruction and rehabilitation of a home damaged by Hurricane Rita

F) Authorize the granting of an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease to Kingwood Exploration LLC

G) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Entergy for utility relocations on the Willow Street Project