REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS       JANUARY 22, 2008     1:30 P.M.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

*     Invocation    Pledge     Roll Call
*     Presentations and Recognition
*     Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-4/Consent Agenda
*     Consent Agenda

GENERAL BUSINESS

1.    Consider approving a one year renewal contract with Carolyn C. Chaney & Associates, Inc. to act as the City of Beaumont's Washington Assistant

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

3.    Consider amending Section 21-75 of the Code of Ordinances increasing the total number of Grade II (Sergeants) positions in the Beaumont Police Department by one

4.    Consider authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit of Erik Kvarme v. The City of Beaumont, et al

WORKSESSION

*     Review and discuss a request from Quantum Geophysical, Inc. for a seismic testing permit which includes the use of vibratory trucks on City streets

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:

The City of Beaumont v. International Association of Firefighters, Local Union No. 399

Claim of Jennifer Leday A/N/F of Jonah Jagneaux, a Minor

World Wide Street Preachers' Fellowship, et al vs. Becky Ames, et al

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

City Magistrates

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 22, 2008       1:30 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA

*     Approval of minutes

*     Confirmation of committee appointment

Tom Neild would be appointed to the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Board. The term would commence January 22, 2008 and expire January 21, 2010. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman)
Pat Anderson would be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The current term would expire December 12, 2009. (Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu)

A)    Approve a change order for the 911 Operations Center

B)    Authorize the City Manager to increase the Proposed 2 MG Elevated Water Tank at Dishman Road Project amount for "extra work"

C)    Accept maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in Washington Boulevard Park Subdivision

D)    Accept maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in the Jehovah Jireh Subdivision