REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS                 FEBRUARY 26, 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 4-5/Consent Agenda
*    Consent Agenda

GENERAL BUSINESS

1.  Consider a request for a zone change from RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Medium Density) District to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 1650 S. Major Drive

2.  Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow office/warehouses in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District on the west side of Eastex Freeway, approximately 184' north of Tram Road

3.  Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a real estate/investment office in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2341 McFaddin

4.  Consider approving a contract for reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Rita with funding provided from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

5.  Consider approving a contract for mowing privately owned developed and vacant properties in violation of weed ordinances

WORKSESSION

*    Receive and discuss a report from North Star Destination Strategies related to a "Community BrandPrint" for Beaumont

*    Review and discuss amending the Code of Ordinances to allow electronic reader board signs

COMMENTS

*    Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters

*    Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)

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       FEBRUARY 26, 2008       1:30 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA

*    Approval of minutes

*    Confirmation of committee appointments

Johnny Casmore would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The term would commence February 26, 2008 and expire February 25, 2010. (Mayor Pro Tem Audwin M. Samuel)

Johnny Casmore would be appointed to the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Board. The term would commence February 26, 2008 and expire February 25, 2010. (Mayor Pro Tem Audwin M. Samuel)

Pamela Wise would be appointed to the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Board. The term would commence February 26, 2008 and expire February 25, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames)

A)    Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the purpose of contracting with the company that NCTCOG has awarded for joint actuarial services in order to assist the city in complying with the requirements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement Number 45 (GASB 45)

B)    Authorize the release of weed liens against properties described as Lots 2 and 3 Block 25 Van Wormer Addition, Lots 8, 9, and a fraction of Lot 7 Block 30 Van Wormer Addition, and Lot 12 Block 24 Van Wormer Addition

C)    Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled World Wide Street Preachers' Fellowship, et al vs. Becky Ames, et al