CITY OF BEVIL OAKS LONGRANGE PLANNING WORKSHOP  JANUARY2, 2001  1. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: JOHNHIGNETT, TOMMYLAROUSSE, TOM COOLEY, JIMMY GRIMES, AND A. GALLOWAY. COUNCIL MEMBERS A. LEGER AND D, WALKER ABSENT. 2. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR HIGNETT. 3. DISCUSSED OVER-VIEW OF DRAINAGE AND ROADS.  4. DISCUSSED 3 YEAR PLAN OF ACTION OF THE CITY OF BEVIL OAKS. A. SOLICIT AND ADOPT ZONE REGULATIONS OF RETAIL BUSINESS. (THIS WILL REQUIRE A. LAWYER TO WRITE AND PREPARE ORDINANCE FOR POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION) B. SLECTION OF PROPOSED AREAS TOANNEX. THIS ACTION WILL REQUIRED ACOUNCIL VOTE AND AUTHORIZATION. C CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL ADVALOREM TAX TO SUBSIDIZE CITY FINANCES OF OPERATIONS. PRIOR TO ACTION THE LEGALITY OF AN OPERATION TAX MUST BE VERFIED. D. ENTRANCE SIGN TO BEVIL OAKS. E. CONTINUED STATUS OF C.O.P. PROGRAM. MEMBERSHIP. G. DEVELOP AND INTERNET SITE. AND COLLECTION. MEMBER COOLEY.  F. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  H. DISCUSSED PUTTING THE ROAD USER FEE IN HOUSE FOR BILLING PINE ISLAND BAYOU CLEAN OUT WAS DISCUSSED BY COUNCIL J. BUILDING PERMITS AND REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT  OTHER ITMES INI DISCUSSION  1. POSSIBILITY OF SLANTHOLE WELLS BEING DRILLED UNDER THE CITY. 2. NEED ADDITIONAL ENFORSEMENT LAWS FOR DOG CONTROL. 3. PLAYGROUND SIGNS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT USE AT YOUR OWN RISK" NEED TO BE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED, AN AUDIT OF THE PLAYGROUND NEEDS TO BE DONE AS A SAFETY CHECK-UP.  eis  N Boslug  Zhomao    MINUTES OF MEETING OF BEVIL OAKS CITY COUNCIL-  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS JANUARY 16, 2001  Meeting called to order at 7:05PM by John Hignett  Invocation by. John Hignett  Minutes December 19,2000 (Regular Meeting) Motion made to accept by Anna Beth Leger seconded by Tommy Larousse; January 2, 2001 Workshop Motion made to accept by Erin Marshall's Report Submitted by "Crow"-A Motion to accept by Tommy Larousse seconded by Treasure report - accounts payable and receivable - Motion to accept by Anna Beth Leger  Galloway seconded by Tommy Larousse  Erin Galloway  seconded by Tommy Larousse Building permits - None Work Orders - None Leger  Drainage & Roads /SETPRC Workshop scheduled for Feb. 6, 2001 at 6:30PM  3Year/5 Year Plan for City - Tabled - Motion made by Erin Galloway seconded by Anna Beth Zoning Commission moved to Feb. Regular meeting motion made by Erin Galloway seconded by  Anna Beth Leger  Comments from Council and Citizens  Adjourn meeting at 8:17PM motion made by Tommy Larousse seconded by Erin Galloway  SR  Jhomao N Coulg    BEVIL OAKS CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP 6FEBRUARY,2001 MINUTES  The workshop was called to order by Mayor John Hignett. Couneil Members Present: John Hignett Council Member Absent: Tom Cooley  Erin Galloway Tommy La Rousse  Jimmie Grimes  Anna Beth Leger  Staff Present: Citiziens Present:  Deborah Richey-Galler Jane Hebert  Buddy Hebert Fred Helen  SETRPE Members Present: Sue Landry  Road/Drainage was discussed. Sweetgum Road from Highway 105 to the Boulevard Was suggested tol be widened and résurfaced. This includes approximately 5300 feet. Speeding on Sweetgum will need to be addressed with thése improvements. A stop sign facing Sweetgum at the Blackgum intersection may be required. lohn Hignett stated the Nerth River Bend project has progressed. B.O.M.U.D. will be asked to move pipes by the dedsoe home: Culverts placed by the sewer plant may possibly be sold. Anna Beth Leger asked about drainage on Davida and on Sweetgum near the Cammack home. Davida will néed 24X.2 culverts for drainage by this: summer. An meeting with the Cammack's and their new: neighbor is nééded before any work can be suggested. Fred Helen (position), ofSouth East Texas Regional Planning Commission introduced his new associate, Sue Mr. Helen spoke ofzoning and annexation: Zoning may call for an election, Planninig and rescarch are essential, Texas Municipal League mailed Zoning information. Erin Galloway is reviewing this data. She suggested after the review, to form a reseurch/plamming committee. Ms. Galloway suggested this committes be made up of council Mr. Helen spoke ofstate grants available up to $25,000 for "planning finds". Ile suggested contacting David. Thei information gathered. will be considered Tuesday, 20 February 2001 during the Council Meeting.  Landry.  and citizens.  Waxman for more information.  dom Creluy Tom Cooley, Council Secretary  sz  Jhae.    MINUTES OF MEETING OF BEVIL OAKS CITY COUNCIL-  CITY OF BEVILOAKS FEBRUARY20,2001  Meeting called to order at 7:00PM by John Hignett  Invocation by John Hignett Members absent - Ed Walker  Minutes January 16, 2001 (Regular Meeting) Motion made to accept by Anna Beth Leger seconded by Tommy Larousse; ;February 6, 2001 Workshop Motion made to accept by Anna Marshall's Report - Submitted by "Crow" Motion to accept by Anna Beth Leger seconded by Treasure report - accounts payable and receivable Presented by Anna Beth Leger. Motion to Building permits - Motion made by Anna Beth Leger seconded by Tommy Larousse - Jeff Drainage & Roads - Motion made by Tommy Larousse seconded by Anna Beth Leger - Resurface Five (5) Year Plan for City Tabled - Motion made by Jimmy Grimes seconded by Erin Galloway Zoning Tabled -1 Motion made by Jimmy Grimes seconded by Erin Galloway Call forl May 5, 2001 Election Motion made by Erin Galloway seconded by Tommy Cooley  Beth Leger seconded by Tommy Larousse  Tommy Larousse  accept by Tommy Larousse seconded by Tommy Cooley Kramer Addition & Donald Postor new home  and widen Sweetgum from Hwy 105t to Blvd. Resurface Niagara  Civic Center Clean-up Day March 3, 2001 Comments from Council and Citizens  Adjourn meeting at 8:19PM -motion made by Tommy Cooley seconded by Tommy Larousse  RK  ZhomeoNooly    MINUTES OF MEETING OF BEVIL OAKS CITY COUNCIL-  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS MARCH. 20, 2001  Meeting called to order at 7:08PM by John Hignett  Invocation by John Hignett Members absent Jimmy Grimes seconded by Tommy Larousse Tommy Cooley  Minutes February 20, 2001 (Regular Meeting) Motion made to accept by Anna Beth Leger Marshall's Report - Submitted by "Crow" -I Motion to accept by Tommy Larousse seconded by Treasure report accounts payable and receivable Motion to accept by Anna Beth Leger Building permits Motion made by Tommy Cooley seconded by Erin Galloway W. C. Halpin -  seconded by Tommy Cooley River Bend Blyd. - OK Drainage & Roads - 1963 to 1998)  Disposal of Old Records Motion made by Erin Galloway seconded by Tommy Cooley (From  Comments from Council and Citizens  Adjourn meeting at 8:22PM -motion made by Tommy Larousse seconded by Tommy Cooley  ER nlym)  Jhomao M.foobyy    MINUTES OF MEETING OF BEVIL OAKS CITY COUNCIL-  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS APRIL17,2001  Meeting called to order at 7:01PM by John Hignett Members absent Jimmy Grimes & Ed Walker  Invocation by John Hignett  LAe FAL FE  Minutes March by Tommy Larousse Tommy Larousse  20, 2001 (Regular Meeting) Motion made to accept by Anna Beth Leger seconded  Marshall's Report Submitted by "Crow"- Motion to accept by Erin Galloway seconded by Treasure report accounts payable and reçeivable - Motion to accept by Tommy Larousse Certification of Unopposed Status Motion made by Anna Beth Leger seconded by Tommy Building permits Motion made by Tommy Cooley seconded by Erin Galloway (Ernest  A loc  seconded by Tommy Cooley  Cooley Godina)  Drainage & Roads - had some work orders Comments from Council and Citizens  Adjourn meeting at 8:43PM -motion made by Tommy Larousse seconded by Tommy Cooley  R 4  Chomao ld-Cply    CITY OF BEVIL OAKS  THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON  CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSEDSTATUS  The undersiyned is the secretary of City Councit of Bevil Oaks hereby certifies as follows:  1) The undersigned. is the Secretary ofthe City Council of Bevil Oaks and as such is the authority responsible for the preparation ofthe ballot for the May 5, 2001, Eleçtion of City Couneil. For éach Council Member position to appear on the ballot for thé May 5, 2000; City Council Election, only one candidate has timely filed an application to. have his or her name placed on the  2)  ballot..  3) Each ofthe following named candidates whose name is fo appear on the ballot is unopposed:  WARDNUMBER 1 2 3 MAYOR  CANDIDATENAME Anna Beth Collins Leget Kenneth Kidd, Jr. Jane Hebert Erin Galloway  4) No propositions are to appear on the ballot for the City Council's May 5, 2000, Election, This certification is delivered to: the City Couneil following the filing déadline for the placement of candidate's nae on the ballot or for the listing ofwrite-in candidates, all in accordance with Subchapter  C Chapter 2 pfthe Texas Election Code.  Jhemao Thomas Cooley  Emim  Cealy  Secretary, City Conncil ofBevil Oaks    MINUTES OF MEETING OF BEVIL OAKS CITYCOUNCIL-  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS MAY: 15, 2001  Meeting called to order at 7:00PM by John Hignett  Invocation by John Hignett  Members absent Jimmy Grimes & Ed Walker AnraBewSea  Minutes April 17, 2001 (Regular Meeting) Motion made to accept by Tommy Larousse seconded  by Tommy Cooley  Marshall's Report Submitted by "Crow" seçonded by Tommy Larousse Building permits - None Drainage & Roads and Jane Hebert  Treasure report - accounts payable and receivable Motion to accept by Anna Beth Leger-  Swearing in of new council officers Mayor Erin Galloway New Council members Kenny Kidd  Election of council officials - Mayor Pro-tem Tommy Cooley  Office Copy Maçhine - Motion made by Tommy Laroysse seconded by Tommy Cooley Tape recorder for Council meeting minutes - Motion made by Erin Galloway seconded by  4o PRCGnE ME 30D  Tommy Larousse & 100 Comments from Council and Citizens  Adjourn meeting at 8:17PM -motion made by Tommy Larousse seconded by Tommy Cooley  a  -  sluy  ZlmaoN (    MINUTES OF MEETING OF BEVIL OAKS CITY COUNCIL-  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS JUNE 19,2001  Meeting called to order at 7:04PM by Erin Galloway Roll call - Members absent- Ed Walker &. Jane Hebert  Invocation by Erin Galloway  Minutes of May Meeting- Motion made to accept by K. Kidd seconded by Anna Beth Le jer Treasure report accourts payable and receivable Motion to accept by Anna Beth Leger- Swearing in of Anna Beth Leger by Erin Galloway; Appointment of Kenny Kidd as Emergi ncy Building permits  Smith House on River Bend - Motion made by Tommy Cooley second dby Drainage & Roads - Allan Wisnoski-7 Tabled - Motion made by Kenny Kidd - seconded by Anna Ordinançe abolishing Bevil Oaks Municipal Utility District Motion to table by Tommy Lai :ouse Approval of Reestablishing City Court Motion made by Tommy Cooley seconded by Tom my Comments from Council and Citizens Regarding Dirt bikes on roadways; "Allison" flooding Adjourm meeting at 9:17PM -motion made by Tommy Larousse seconded by Kenny Kidd  Marshall's Report - Submitted by "Crow" seconded by Kenny Kidd Management Director Tommy Lartouse Beth Leger  seconded by Anna Beth Leger  Larrouse Anna Beth Leger - Voted "No"    MINUTES OF MEETING OF BEVIL OAKS CITY COUNCIL-  CITY OFBEVILOAKS JULY 17,2001  Meeting called to order at' 7:01PM by Erin Galloway  Invocation by Erin Galloway Roll call - All members present  Minutes of June Meeting Motion made to accept by Anna Beth Leger seconded by Tommy  Larousse  Marshall's Réport - Tabled till next meeting  Tvannsswe mnant accounts payable and receivable - Motion to accept by Tommy Larousse- Action - Ordinance abolishing BOMUD Unanimous vote "FOR" by the council (Approved) Building permits Three (3) - John Brickham, George W. Bryant II, Larry Trahan All permits approved Motion made by Tommy Laruussu- secunded by Tommy Cuvicy  seconded by Kenny Kidd  Drainage & Roads Discussion Items  Comments from Council and Citizens  Adjourn meeting at 8:35PM -motion made by Tommy Larousse seconded by Ei Waiker    WORKSHOP SESSION. AUG. 21, 2001 Call to Order by Erin Galloway at 6:10PM  Invocation; Pledge Of Allegiance; Roll Call- Absent Ed Walker  Discussion - Fiscal Year 2001 - 2002 Budget Discussion - City Mission Statement & Logo Comments from Council and Citizens  Motion made by Tommy Larousse to adjourn at 6:50PM seconded by Tommy Cooley  domfoslay    MINUTES OF MEETING OF BEVIL OAKS CITYC COUNCIL-  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS SEPTEMBER 18,2001  Meeting called to order at 7:28PM by Erin Galloway  Invocation by Erin Galloway Roll call - Ed Walker Absent  Minutes of August Meeting Motion made to table by Tommy Cooley seconded by Tommy Marshall's Report Motion to accept by Tommy Larousse seconded by Kenny Kidd Treasure report - accounts payable and receivable Motion to accept by Tommy Larousse- Action Ordinance abolishing BOMUD Tommy Larousse motion made to repeal request - No second Motion not carried Motion to call election on issue made by Anna Beth Leger seconded  Larousse  seconded by Kenny Kidd by Tommy Larousse Building permits - None Tommy Larousse  Drainage & Roads Sweetgum Improvements Motion made by Anna Beth Leger- Seconded by  Discussion Item Appointment of press agent - Beaumont Enterprise  Discussion Partnership of Southeast Texas Larousse seçonded by Jane Hebert Comments from Council and Citizens  Action/Discussion Adoption of 2001/202 Fiscal Budget Motion made to accept by Tommy  Adjourn meeting at 8:30PM -motion made by Tommy Larousse seconded by Tommy Cooley  dom Colay    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF BEVIL OAKS October 16, 2001  The meeting was called to order and Tom Cooley, Mayor Pro-tem, gave the invocation. Members Present: Tom Cooley, Jane Hebert, Kenny Kidd, Tommy La Rousse Members Absent: Erin Galloway, Anna Beth Leger, Ed Walker  Minutes of September, 2001 were reviewed. M/M/2/C: To accept minutes. La Rousse/Kidd Treasurer's Report: Not available. Marshal's Report: Given by James Carrico. M/M/2/C: To accept report. La Rousse/Hebert Building Permits: Betty Reed M/M/2/C: Toa accept application Hebert/La Rousse  Drainage And Roads: Erosion on Shipley, between Alaskan and Thousand Oaks reported. DD6 is to be contacted. FEMA has not approved larger culverts for Sweetgum. DD6 stated the larger culverts were appropriate and necessary. The city is waiting for FEMA's endorsement before Sweetgum roadwork can begin. Council agreed to proceed with Niagra roadwork. Council discussed the need of Davida roadwork.  M/M/2/C: Proceed with Davida work while waiting for FEMA's: reply.  Hebert/Kidd  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Kenny Kidd stated citizens to be observant of suspect mail. Deborah Richey-Galler reminded council of the Racial Profiling Ordnance that must be passed by January 1, Discussion oft turning lane on Highway 105 onto Sweetgum. Safety issues are a great concern. The city will Improvements for City Hall/Civic Center were discussed. Items include: fire/smoke detectors, security system,  2002.  contact D.P.S and TDOT to address this issue.  and new doors and locks.  Citizen, Pete Friloux was thanked for mowing the area surrounding the pool and tennis court.  M/M/2/C: To adjourn meeting. La Rousse/Kidd  ErinGalloway, Mayor  Tom Cooley, Mayor Pro-Tem    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF BEVIL OAKS November 20, 2001  The meeting was called to order and Erin Galloway, Mayor gave the invocation.  Members Present: Tom Cooley, Jane Hebert, Kenny Kidd, Tommy La Rousse, Anna Beth Leger  Pete Friloux was 8werR in as Council Person for Ward One. Minutes ofOctober 16, 2001 were reviewed. M/M/2/C: To accept minutes. La Rousse/Kidd  Treasurer's Report and Marshal's Report Not available.  Drainage And Roads: Discussion to replace culverts at Sweetgum near the Cammack and Steward property.  M/M/2/C: To replace culverts. Cooley/Leger  Ms. Pipes, whose residence is at River Bend and near Niagra, voiced concern for poor drainage and mosquito  infestation. The mayor will meet with Drainage District Six regarding problem. Mayor Galloway is applying for a Block Grant For Law Enforcement through SETRPC.  Modification ofOrdinance 32 to strengthen the. City of Bevil Oak's position relating to oil and gas wells.  M/M/2/C: To accept modification. Cooley/la Rousse  The Council discussed City Hall and Civic Center Improvements: Exit Signs with Self-Powered Lights, Install Women' s Restroom Sink, Door Locks, Faucet for the Kitchen, A Dead Bolt Lock is needed to be installed as  soon as possible for City Office Security. The Water Heater must be replaced immediately. M/M/2/C: Purchase new water heater.  Legert La Rousse  Dogs in estrus are causing problems in Bevil Oaks. Per Ordinance 125 section 5.3 any dog/cat in estrus shall be confined and no other animal may gain access. Section 5.5 states animals not wearing a rabies and  identification tag shal! be presumed to be a stray. M/M/2/C: To adjourn meeting. La Rousse/Kidd ErinGalloway, Mayor  Tom Cooley, Mayor Pro-Tem    MIINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF BEVIL OAKS December 11, 2001  et meeting was called to order and Tom Cooley, Mayor Pro-Tem, gave the invocation. Members Present: Tom Cooley, Jane Hebert, Kenny Kidd, Tommy La Rousse, Anna Beth Leger,  Members Absent: Pete Friloux, Erin Galloway Treasurer's Report and Marshal's Report: Not available. Building Permits: Robert L. Fisher 13520 Thousand Oaks  M/M/2/C: To accept application  Hebert/Leger  Drainage And Roads: Alan Witsnowski has not applied for building permit. We have no information on elevation and drainage. Conçern for additional loads of dirt will destroy roads. Culverts have been placed on property. Drainage is a problem. DD6 needs to investigate. The city needs to follow through with this matter. A G.P.S. could help the City with elevations. Resurfacing is substandard on Niagra and Davida. More limestone base is needed. Extra materials are: needed for all resurfacing. This should be in all contracts with Pct. One. Drainage would be greatly improved on. River Bend with clearing debris from the area and also cleaning culverts. This ditch is north of the culvert by the Bounds' home on River Bend. Improvement of the ditch and clean out the culvert with help rain overflow from the swimming pool area. Erosion is still a problem near Shipley and Thousand Oaks. Debris is being  dumped on River Bend. A crew is needed to clean this up.  e gauge difference in Sour Lake and Bevil Oaks is 4.57 feet lower at the bridge on Highway 105. Improvements for City Hall/Civic Center were discussed. Items include; fire/smoke detectors, dead bolt for city office, kitchen faucet, emergency lights with backup power, exit signs and women's restroom sink needs to be installed. Wilbert Denton has installed the new. hot water heater. The dead boit on the City Office door is needed due to theft after the craft show. Only cash was taken. A safe is needed for the office. Anna Beth Leger will check on prices for safes. General repairs and emergency supplies do not need to be voted on in a regular council meeting. The window unit air conditioner needs to be removed and replaced with paneling, and studs. A bookshelf should be M/M/2/C: To purchase dead bolt lock, kitchen faucet, emergency lights with backup power, and exits signs.  placed in front oft this area for additional safety precautions.  Kidd/Hebert  Comments from Citizens: Buddy Hebert stated the gas well is on hold. Marshal James "Crow" Carrico stated a home was robbed on. Rolling Hills. He asked citizens to be more aware ofsuspicious vehicles and individuals and to help with Citizens On Patrol. He also stated, Entergy installed the new. light on Inwood in the wrong place. He and Tom Council reassembled after executive session at 9:49 PM. Tom Cooley asked the Marshal what is the law on threats made on the council. The Marshal stated if threat was made in retaliation for any official action or in the name oft the  Cooley will check into this matter.  City, itis a felony. MK/M/2/C: Toa adjourn Rousse/Leger u-igoay A Erin Galloway, Mayor  emloely Tom Cooley, Mayorf Pro-Tem