REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS           APRIL 8, 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 1-7/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Consider approving the purchase of 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered transit buses to replace the existing fleet of buses
2. Consider approving a contract for reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Rita utilizing federal funds
3. Consider approving a six (6) month contract for the purchase of water treatment chemicals
4. Consider approving an annual contract for grounds maintenance and litter removal services
5. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to participate in the Summer Food Service Program
6. Consider approving the purchase of an audio visual system for the 911 and Emergency Operations Center
7. Consider authorizing an application for, and acceptance of new funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
8.  PUBLIC HEARING: Receive comments relating to the City of Beaumont submitting a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive Operating Assistance funds for the         Beaumont Municipal Transit System
Consider authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and execute a contract with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to receive Operating Assistance funds for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System
9.  PUBLIC HEARING: Dangerous Structures
 Consider approval of an ordinance declaring certain structures to be dangerous structures and ordering their removal within 10 days or authorizing the property owner to enroll the dangerous structure in a work program

WORKSESSION

* Review and discuss a request to utilize vibratory trucks for the purpose of seismic testing on private property and with the owners consent

COMMENTS

* Council members/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:

                            Claim of William Gardiner

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           APRIL 8, 2008           1:30 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA

* Approval of minutes

* Confirmation of committee appointments

Linda Kay Makin would be appointed as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames)

Patrick Gibbs would be appointed as Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames)

Kathleen Leaf would be appointed as Chairman of the Library Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames)

Gwen Genn would be appointed as Vice Chairman of the Library Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2009. (Mayor Becky Ames)

Marty Craig would be appointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The term would commence April 8, 2008 and expire April 7, 2010. (Mayor Becky Ames)

A)     Approve a contract for litter removal services for City rights-of-way

B)     Authorize Robert B. Dunham of Sheldon, Dunham & Edwardson, L.L.P. to execute additional collection activities including the filing and prosecution of lawsuits, if necessary, to collect delinquent Small Business Revolving Loans

C)     Authorize the release of a litter lien against property described as 3240 Lampassas

D)     Approve a resolution accepting maintenance of the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in Cottage Grove Subdivision