HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN OCT 24 2017T E X A S
M I N U T E S- CITY OF BEAUMONT
W L. Pate, Jr, At -Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Wright, Mayor Pro Tem
Virginia H Jordan, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D Getz, Ward II
Audwin Samuel, Ward III October 24, 2017 Robin Mouton, Ward IV
Tyrone E Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tina Broussard, City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session in strict compliance with
the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 on October 24, 2017, at the
City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1 30 p m to consider the
following
OPENING
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call
Presentation and Recognition
Public Comment Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 6 & 7/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1 30 p m
Pastor Freddy Wright with North Point Community Church gave the invocation MayorAmes led the
Pledge of Allegiance Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tem Wright, Councilmembers Jordan, Getz,
Pate, Samuel and Mouton Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City
Attorney, Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions
"Texas Red Ribbon Campaign Celebration Week" - October 23 - 31, 2017 - Proclamation
read by Mayor Ames, accepted by Rachel Guidry, Director of Counseling Curriculum and
Instruction for BISD
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 6 & 7/Consent Agenda
Landry Rountree 1565 S Major Dr Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding item #7 on the Agenda, Consider a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to execute Phase One of an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, Newnam,
Inc , (LAN) for the assessment of the City Sewer Collection System
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes — October 17, 2017
Minutes —October 24 2017
* Confirmation of committee appointments — Resolution — 17-217
Sohaib Jabbar would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee The term
would commence October 24, 2017 and expire September 30, 2019 (Councilmember Robin
Mouton)
A) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Earnest Money Contract and other related
documents for the sale of city -owned property located at 4495 Ironton Street — Resolution
17-218
B) Approve the reconstruction of two ambulance boxes for use in the EMS Division —
Resolution 17-219
C) Approve the purchase of two Takeuchi Mini Excavators for use in the Sewer Maintenance
Division — Resolution 17-220
D) Approve the purchase of fifty-four street light poles for use in the Public Works Department—
Resolution 17-221
E) Approve the purchase of a Caterpillar Backhoe for use in the Sewer Maintenance Division —
Resolution 17-222
F) Approve the purchase of twelve golf carts for use at the Henry Homberg Golf Course —
Resolution 17-223
G) Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through the National
Endowment for the Humanities — Resolution 17-224
H) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary for an
agreement between the City of Beaumont Police Department and the United States
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration — Resolution 17-225
Councilmember Pate moved to approve the Consent Agenda Councilmember Jordan
seconded the motion
AYES MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS NONE
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GENERAL BUSINESS
1 Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Recreational Vehicle Park in an LI
(Light Industrial) and GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District located
to the north of Chinn Lane, on the east side of Eastex Freeway
Beaumont RV Resort is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an Recreational Park on
property located to the north of Chinn Lane, on the east side of Eastex Freeway The
proposed RV park would consist of 215 units
Minutes —October 24 2017
Drainage District #6 has listed extensive requirements for the site
City of Beaumont Traffic Division has also listed concerns, stating that the site plan does not
demonstrate an efficient movement of vehicles on the site
At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
9 0 to approve a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Recreational Vehicle Park in an
LI (Light Industrial) and GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District
located to the north of Chinn Lane, on the east side of Eastex Freeway with the following
conditions
1 Meet all requirements for Drainage District #6
2 Redesign the site plan for efficient movement of vehicles on the site
3 Obtain permission from the pipeline agency prior to completion
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions
1 Meet all requirements for Drainage District #6
2 Redesign the site plan for efficient movement of vehicles on the site
3 Obtain permission from the pipeline agency prior to completion
COUncilmember Wright moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK IN AN LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND
GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED TO
THE NORTH OF CHINN LANE, ON THE EAST SIDE OF EASTEX FREEWAY, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS Councilmember Mouton seconded the motion
AYES MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-068
2 Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Mini Storage Facility in GC -MD
(General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 9695 College Street
College Street Storage, L L C has submitted a proposed Mini Storage Facility for the
property located at 9695 College Street The facility will consist of two (2) buildings, each
with twenty-four (24) units designed for Recreational Vehicle and boat storage
At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
9 0 to approve a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Mini Storage Facility in GC -MD
(General Commercial Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 9695 College Street with
the following condition
4 Ten (10) foot wide landscaped buffers and an eight (8) foot wood or masonry
screening fence be provided along the east, south and west property lines
Minutes —October 24 2017
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions
4 Ten (10) foot wide landscaped buffers and an eight (8) foot wood or masonry
screening fence be provided along the east, south and west property lines
Councilmember Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A MINI STORAGE FACILITY IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)
DISTRICT AT 9695 COLLEGE STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion
AYES MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-069
3 Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow temporary RV parking related to
Hurricane Harvey in RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling — Highest Density) and RS
(Residential - Single Family Dwelling) Districts, for property located at 2310 Smart Street
Habitat for Humanity is requesting a Specific Use Permit for temporary Recreational Vehicle
parking at 2310 Smart Street Four RV's would be parked at this location as temporary
housing for a skilled group of disaster response volunteers who have committed to work in
our community for one year due to Hurricane Harvey The group travels in RV's, therefore
the only lodging they require is a place to park
At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
7 2 to deny a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow temporary RV parking related to
Hurricane Harvey in RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling — Highest Density) and RS
(Residential -Single Family Dwelling) Districts, for property located at 2310 Smart Street
Denial of the ordinance
Councilmember Jordan moved t0 DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TEMPORARY RV PARKING RELATED TO HURRICANE HARVEY IN RM -H
(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -HIGHEST DENSITY) AND RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICTS AT 2310 SMART STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS Councilmember Mouton seconded the motion
AYES MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, PATE
AND MOUTON
NAYS COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ AND SAMUEL
MOTION DENIED
Minutes —October 24 2017
4 Consider a request for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 28 03 021(d)
The Planning Staff is recommending changes be made to Section 28 03 021(d) of the
Zoning Ordinance
In July of 2000, City Council voted to create the Mayor/Dowlen/Gladys/Hwy 105 Sign Overlay
District The ordinance states that the purpose of this district is to, " provide for the
essential identity of facilities along the streets and prevent needless clutter in the area
through uniform signage "
As the intent of this ordinance was to prevent needless sign clutter in this developing area, it
stands to reason that properties not facing, or contained within the boundary of these
thoroughfares should not be included in the boundary of the district The property at 5710
Highway 105 faces Eastex Freeway In order to be consistent with other commercial
properties bordering Eastex freeway, staff recommends altering the boundary of the sign
district to exclude this property (similar to the new credit union across the street)
In addition, in September of 2016, City Council voted to approve the annexation of 77 73
acres of land at the southwest corner of Major Drive and Folsom Drive This property
contains several existing developments Staff recommends extending the boundary of the
sign district to include the property located within 100 feet of Mayor Drive in this newly
annexed area
Changes to the boundary of the Mayor/Dowlen/Gladys/Hwy 105 Sign Overlay District
regulations should be as follows
For place of beginning, begin at a point in the north right-of-way line of Tolivar Road, a 60 -
foot -wide street right-of-way, said point also being in the southwest corner of Lot 7 and the
same being the southeast corner of Lot 8, Neches Terrace Addition, an unrecorded
subdivision out of the Daniel Easley Survey, Abstract No 20, Beaumont, Jefferson County,
Texas,
Thence in a northerly direction along the common side lot lines of said Lots 7 and 8, a
distance of 322 4 feet, more or less, to a point in the south right-of-way line of State Highway
105, thence continuing north a distance of 50 feet to the centerline of said State Highway
105 to a point for corner, thence west along the centerline of State Highway 105 a distance
of 200 feet, more or less, to a point for corner; thence north a distance of 50 feet to a point in
the north right-of-way line of State Highway 105,
Thence north 750 feet to a point for corner; thence east 870 feet to a point for corner in the
west right-of-way line of Mayor Drive (FM 364), thence continuing east a distance of 60 feet
to a point in the centerline of Mayor Drive (FM 364), thence south a distance of 200 feet,
more or less, to a point for corner; thence east a distance of 60 feet to a point in the east
right-of-way line of Mayor Drive (FM 364),
Thence east along the south line of Block 1, Griffing Villa, Unit 1, recorded in the Jefferson
County Map Records in Vol 12, Page 80, and also being in the north line of Lot 2, Rand
Addition, recorded in the Jefferson County Map Records in Vol 15, Page 39, a distance of
660 feet to a point for corner in the northeast corner of Lot 2, Rand Addition, thence south a
distance of 526 07 feet to a point for corner;
Minutes — October 24 2017
Thence east along a line which is 200 feet north of and parallel to the north right-of-way line
of State Highway 105 to a point in the west line of a 60 -foot -wide Drainage District #6
drainage easement, thence in a southeasterly course along the west line of the DD#6
drainage easement to a point which is 100 feet north of the north right-of-way line of State
Highway 105, thence east a distance of approximately one mile to a point in the west right
of way line ef the Eastex Freeway (U 8 Highways 69, 96 and 287), said PO'Rt lying 100 feet
east of the oast right
aGross State Highway 105, west line of Tract A out of Lot 1, out of Lot 2, Block 2, WE
Johson Addition, said point lying 100 north of State Highway 105,
Thence south to a point In the centerline of Highway 105, thence east approximately 250 feet
to a point in the centerline of Highway 105 and approximately 100 feet east of the east right-
of-way line of Old Dowlen Road, thence The-REe south Gross'Rg Stat ° u g way1g5 and
continw-rig south along a line 100 feet east of the east right-of-way line of Old Dowlen Road
to a point in the north property line of the Wal-Mart Stores Subdivision, thence east along the
north line of said subdivision a distance of 954 83 feet to the northeast corner of said
subdivision, thence south along the east side of said subdivision a distance of 896 70 feet to
a point in the north right-of-way line of the 100 -foot wide Dowlen Road, thence south a
distance of 200 feet to a point 100 feet south of Dowlen Road,
Thence in a northeast and easterly direction along a line 100 feet south of Dowlen Road to a
point in the west line of the Ed Snowden Properties Subdivision (Vol 13, Pg 120, Jefferson
County Map Records), thence south along the west line of the Ed Snowden Subdivision and
then continuing south along the west line of Tract 3 of the South Parkdale Addition (Vol 14,
Page 234, J C M R ), and continuing south along the west line of a 60 -foot -wide Drainage
District No 6 drainage easement to a point in the north line of a 70 -foot -wide DD#6 drainage
easement (Hillebrandt Bayou), thence south a distance of 35 feet to the centerline of the
Hillebrandt Bayou, thence in a southerly direction along the centerline of Hillebrandt Bayou
and following the meanderings of the bayou and crossing Folsom Drive and Delaware Street
a total distance of approximately 6,500 feet to a point for corner in the centerline of
Hillebrandt Bayou,
Thence west to the northeast corner of Lot 7, Block 1, Park West Addition, thence continuing
west a distance of 261 69 feet to a point, and continuing west across the north lines of Lots
1-4, Block 1, Park West Addition (J C M R Vol 15, p 208) an additional distance of 370 32
feet to a point in the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Park West to a point for corner in the
centerline of Dowlen Road, a 100 -foot -wide right-of-way,
Thence south for 700 feet along the centerline of Dowlen Road to a point at the north
intersection of Dowlen Road and Wellington Place, a 60 -foot -wide street right-of-way, said
point lying in the east line of Dowlen Road, thence east a distance of 30 feet to a point in the
centerline of Wellington Place, thence south along the centerline of Wellington Place a
distance of 1,800 feet, more or less, to a point for corner, thence due west and continuing
along the centerline of Wellington Place a distance of 900 feet, more or less, to a point for
corner, said point lying 100 feet east of the east right-of-way line of Dowlen Road,
Thence south along a line 100 feet east of and parallel to Dowlen Road a distance of 1,600
feet, more or less, to a point for corner 100 feet south of the south right-of-way line of Gladys
Avenue,
Thence west crossing Dowlen Road and continuing west along a line 100 feet south of the
south right-of-way line of Gladys Avenue to a point for corner 100 feet west of the west right -
Minutes —October 24 2017
of-way line of North Mayor Drive (FM 364) and 100 feet south of the south right-of-way line of
Gladys Avenue
Thence north along a line 100 feet west of the west right-of-way line of North Major Drive
(FM 364) to a point in the south right-of-way line of Dishman Road, said point being the
corporate limits of the City of Beaumont, thence east to a point in the centerline of North
Major Drive (FM 364) being the corporate city limits, thence north approximately 3647 feet
along the centerline of North Mayor Drive (FM 364) to a point, thence west approximately 50
feet to the west nght-of way line of Major Dnve (FM 364) and the southeast corner of Tract 2,
Abstract 33, A Houston Survey (33 5870 acres),
Thence west along the south property line of Tract 2, Abstract 33, A Houston Survey
(33 5870 acres) approximately1004 feet to the southwest corner of Tract 2, Abstract 33, A
Houston Survey (33 5870 acres), thence north approximately 3286 feet to a point in the
north line of the A Houston Survey and the south line of the D Easley Survey said point
lying 941 feet west of the west right-of-line of North MajorDrive (FM 364), at the 'RteFSeGt10R
el4he southeast Gomer of the r) Easley Sl-m'
ri
ley, Ah 20 and the nertheaSt ooror of the A
Huste S thence east west to a point being in the south line of the D Easley
Survey and in the north line of the A Huston Survey, said point lying 100 feet west of the
west right-of-way line of North Mayor Drive (FM 364),
Thence continuing north along a line 100 feet east of and parallel to North Major Drive to a
point in the north right-of-way line of the L N V A Canal (Lower Neches Valley Authority
Canal), thence in a southwest direction along the northerly line of the L N V A Canal a
distance of 800 feet, more or less, to a point for corner;
Thence north 1,400 feet, more or less, to a point at the southeast corner of Western Hills,
Unit 2, mobile home subdivision recorded in the J C M R's in Vol 11, Page 42, thence
continuing north along the east line of Western Hills, Unit 2 a distance of 810 feet to a point
for corner in the south right-of-way line of the 60-foot-wide Tolivar Road right-of-way, thence
north 32° east a distance of 70 feet to the place of beginning, containing an area of 2,613
acres or 4 08 square miles, more or less
At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
9 0 to approve a request for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 28 03 021 (d)
Approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE 28 03, SECTION 28 03 0201(D) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, RELATING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MAJOR/DOWLEN/GLADYS/ HWY 105 SIGN OVERLAY
DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY
Councilmember Wright seconded the motion
AYES MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
PATE AND MOUTON
NAYS COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-070
Minutes —October 24 2017
5 Consider a request for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 28 03 023 (e)
The Planning Staff is recommending changes be made to Section 28 03 023(e) of the
Zoning Ordinance
Currently a Specific Use Permit request may be a submitted for Coin Operated Amusement
Devices in RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) and NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) Districts By right, such devices are permitted in NSC (Neighborhood Shopping
Center), GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling), CBD (Central Business
District), C -M (Commercial - Manufacturing) and LI (Light Industrial) Districts
Recently the City adopted a separate gaming ordinance in an attempt to better regulate
gaming uses With regard to zoning enforcement, the game rooms were considered to be in
the same category as a video game arcade However, recent experiences with this
relatively new type of use has revealed compatibility concerns and accommodations that
necessitate additional scrutiny and review The activity associated with the use is such that
categorizing them in the same category as a traditional video game arcade is not adequate
As such, we are recommending the additional category of "Gaming Rooms and Devices" as
a subcategory of the Amusement and Recreations Services (79) Group
At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 16, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
9 0 to approve a request for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 28 03 023 (e)
Approval of the Ordinance
Councllmember Jordan moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28 03 023(E) PERMITTED USE TABLE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, ADDING A SUBCATEGORY GAMING ROOMS AND DEVICES TO THE SIC PRIMARY USE
OF THE AMUSEMENT AND RECREATIONS SERVICES (79) GROUP, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY Councilmember Mouton seconded the
motion
AYES MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 17-071
6 Consider a resolution approving the purchase of a Caterpillar Compactor for use in the
Solid Waste Division
The purpose of this agreement is to develop and implement a multiyear program for
achieving and sustaining compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) and U S EPA requirements for control of sewer overflows from the collection
system
LAN will subcontract part of the work to Chica and Associates, Inc , of Beaumont,
estimated to be 15-18 percent of the contract amount
Minutes — October 24 2017
The total cost of Phase One is $650,000 and will be funded from the Capital Program
Approval of the resolution
Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF A ONE (1) CATERPILLAR COMPACTOR FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE
DEPARTMENT FROM MUSTANG CAT, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,000 00 THROUGH
THE HOUSTON -GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H -GAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion
AYES MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 17-226
7 Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Phase One of an agreement
with Lockwood, Andrews, Newnam, Inc, (LAN) for the assessment of the City Sewer
Collection
The purpose of this agreement is to develop and implement a multiyear program for
achieving and sustaining compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) and U S EPA requirements for control of sewer overflows from the collection
system
LAN will subcontract part of the work to Chica and Associates, Inc , of Beaumont, estimated
to be 15-18 percent of the contract amount
The total cost of Phase One is $650,000 and will be funded from the Capital Program
Approval of the Resolution
Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT AND LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC , (LAN), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$650,000 00, FOR PHASE ONE (1) OF THREE (3) OF THE ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY SEWER
COLLECTION SYSTEM TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MULTIYEAR PROGRAM FOR ACHIEVING AND
SUSTAINING COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) AND
U S EPA REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL OF SEWER OVERFLOWS FROM THE COLLECTION SYSTEM
Councilmember Getz seconded the motion
AYES MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT
MOTION PASSED
Minutes — October 24 2017
Resolution 17-227
COMMENTS
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Virgil Brown
4045 Reed
Beaumont TX
Stated that he went to the Terrell Historical Library to get some information on an incident
that occurred in 1973, stated that there were no articles related to the incident from the
Beaumont Enterprise at the Library
Willie Mae Clay Lewis 3295 Gulf St.
Beaumont TX
Stated to Council that there is a problem at the residence next to her home, the property has
been vacant for ten years, at this time the garage that is detached from this home is housing
approximately sixteen cats, at the end of last year six cats were placed at the property with
the approval of the homeowner, there has been two liters and now sixteen cats live there,
stated that she had sand placed on her property and now her yard is the litter box for the
sixteen cats, she is living in a danger zone, has contacted the Police Department and Animal
Control, nothing has been done, her hope is that her plea today doesn't go on deaf ears,
also informed Council of the serious bacterial infection associated with this problem
Landry Rountree 1565 S Major Beaumont TX
Made comments regarding being a team player, stated that on last week there was some
interjection when Councilmember Getz was making his public comments by another
Councilmember, stated if you look at the standards that Councilmember Getz was held to
last week and the standards that the other Councilmember exhibited on July 14, 2015, during
their public comments at 23 1/2 minutes Council will see that this Councilmember was asking
Councilmember Getz to play by a different set of rules, thinks that everyone will see a
different set of rules being promoted at that time, also commented on Councilmember Getz
and Mr Deondre Moore, has heard that neither of them plan on communicating with each
other in the future, challenged them to take the other out for a meal, stated that the person
that you feel is an enemy may end up being a friend
Derrick Perry 16346 Virginia Grace Dr Sugar Land TX
Stated that he is with Trans America Financial Services, the company is running a Financial
Literacy Campaign to educate one million families on financial literacy, stated that there are
only four states in the entire United States that teach financial literacy, there are a lot of
people that struggle financially, there will be detailed workshops offered to the communities
in Beaumont and surrounding cities, some of the workshops will help citizens learn how to
increase cash flow, debt management, retirement management, estate planning, college
planning and understanding how money works and investing, the community can come out
and learn if they are in a good place for retirement, Mr Berry gave his email and cell number
if citizens would like to contact him, email is Mr Berry @gmail com and cell number is 832-
338-4722
Minutes —October 24 2017
Christopher Jones 1045 Doucette Beaumont TX
Stated that Engineering community which is the largest in the United States has heard
Council loud and clear, the employees have heard Council loud and clear and thanked them,
as one of the members of the MLK Middle school (PTSA) Parent Teacher Student
Association, they would like to extended an invitation to Mayor and Council, that they would
loin them for advocating for all children, membership dues for adults are $10 00 and students
$5 00, Mayor Ames was extended the lifetime member invitation being that she holds a State
PTSA lifetime membership, also stated that they are gearing up to extend the lifetime
membership to the rest of the Council
Talsha Davis P O Box 7288 Beaumont TX
Commented on Professional Service Fees and Professional Services, wanted to know if the
City knows what and who the Core of Engineers are on a Federal Level, stated that the City
has been declared a disaster area, the Core of Engineers have come out and assessed
problems and help with waste management and debris removal, the City has hired people
from the outside to come in and help with debris removal when the Core of Engineers are
here to help in that area, asked why didn't the City utilize them, gave a brief overview of what
the Core of Engineers do, again, wanted to know why they weren't called in to remove debris
instead of the City spending money on outside contractors
Herman Davis 3055 Robinhood Ln Beaumont TX
Stated that he has watched several other City Council meetings online, noticed that there
was a difference in the public participation in several of the meetings, some cities have a
high public participation, wondered why the City of Beaumont doesn't have a high public
attendance at the Council meetings, stated that he went on Facebook and asked the
question, citizens stated that they are at work, or that they feel that they don't have any
impact, stated that Council should consider having their meetings where citizens can attend
after hours even if they are once a month, gave times that other City Councils have meetings
which was anywhere from 6 00 p m , to 7 00 p m , stated that the Council should consider
this so that there could be more public participation
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER MOUTON - STATED THAT SHE HAD THE HONOR OF READING A
PROCLAMATION AT THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF MS LOUISE
CLOVER ON SUNDAY, ANNOUNCED THE COPS AND KIDS FEST
ON SATURDAY, FROM 10 00 A M , TO 2 00 P M , ALSO STATED
THAT THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IS CLERGY APPRECIATION
MONTH, OFFERED CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ROSE
OWENS, ALSO THANKED REGINA ROGERS AND STAFF FOR ALL
THEY DO FOR BREAST CANCERS AWARENESS, STATED THAT
MONDAY WILL BE THE KICKOFF FOR LAMAR UNIVERSITY
HOMECOMING, GO ASTROS
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE
Minutes — October 24 2017
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMMENTED ON OKTOBERFEST OVER THE WEEKEND, AS WELL
AS MS CLOVER AND HER 100TH BIRTHDAY, ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENTS THAT ARE GOING
ON IN THE CITY, ANNOUNCED THAT LAMAR UNIVERSITY WILL
BE PLAYING STEPHEN F AUSTIN AT 6 00 P M , AT WALTER
HUMPHREY STADIUM ON SATURDAY
MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT - THANKED HERMAN DAVIS WHO SPOKE DURING PUBLIC
COMMENTS FOR THE IDEAS THAT HE BRINGS FORTH, THANKED
MR FORD AND DR MAJDALANI, STATED THAT SHE FEELS
WHAT SHE FEELS AND IT'S NOT FOR HER PERSONALLY, IT'S
WHAT SHE FEELS FOR HER COMMUNITY, ALSO COMMENTED
REGARDING ALL OF THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT THAT HAS BEEN
ON THE TELEVISION, COMMENTED AND NAMED SEVERAL MEN
THAT WATCHED OUT FOR HER AS SHE WORKED FOR THE
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, STATED THAT SHE WILL
HAVE MORE TO SAY IN THE FUTURE REGARDING THIS ISSUE
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - COMMENTED ON HIS ATTENDANCE TO THE RABBI DR. SAMUEL
ROSINGER HUMANITARIAN AWARD DINNER, STATED THAT JOE
DOMINO AND HIS FATHER-IN-LAW JERRY NATHAN WERE THE
RECIPIENTS OF THIS AWARD, ALSO COMMENTED ON THE 3RD
ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST, STATED THAT THERE WAS OVER
5,000 IN ATTENDANCE, THEY MAY HAVE TO CONSIDER MAKING
THIS EVENT A TWO-DAY EVENT
COUNCILMEMBER JORDAN - THANKED BENGY WILLIAMS AND STAFF WHO HAVE HELPED
HER WITH DEBRIS REMOVAL IN THE NORTH END, ALSO THE
HURLEY AND PINE ISLAND BAYOU NEIGHBORHOODS WERE
TAKEN CARE OF AND WAS EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO TIM
OCNASCHEK FOR TAKING CARE OF THAT AREA
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - ANNOUNCED THE COPS AND KIDS FESTIVAL THAT WILL BE
COMBINED WITH TRUNK OR TREAT, ON SATURDAY, AT THE
BEAUMONT CIVIC CENTER FROM 10 00 A.M , TO 2 00 P M
Wo there being
o Executive Session, Council adjourned at 3 46 p m
Bi,§' ky Amos,( Mayor
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Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Minutes —October 24 2017