HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN APR 30 2019BEAUMONT
T E X A S
M I N U T E S- CITY OF BEAUMONT
W.L. Pate, Jr., At -Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR William R. Sam, Sr., At -Large
Virginia H. Jordan, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz, Ward If
Audwin Samuel, Ward III APRIL 30, 2019 Robin Mouton, Mayor Pro Tern
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 April 30, 2019, 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 — The CVB will make a presentation related to their "Bring it
Home to Beaumont/Local Awareness Campaign"
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 4-9/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Howard Cameron with the Beaumont Area Pastors Council gave the invocation. Students
from Blanchette Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina
Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Mouton, Councilmembers Jordan, Getz,
Sam, Pate and Samuel. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City
Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions
Recognition - Former Mayor David Moore introduced the top ten (10) students from
Blanchette Elementary School who participated in the Program "Readers are Leaders"
"68th Annual National Day of Prayer" - May 2, 2019 - Proclamation read by Mayor Pro
Tern Mouton; accepted by Pastors Howard Cameron and Dwight Benoit
"National Mental Health Awareness Month" — May 2019 — Proclamation read by
Councilmember Pate; accepted by Lane Fortenberry, Public Relations and Marketing
Administrator with the Spindletop Center along with Dexter Phillips
"Lemonade Day" — May 5, 2019 — Proclamation read by Councilmember Samuel; accepted
by Bill Allen, Executive Director of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and others
"St. Michaels Mediterranean Day Festival" — May 4, 2019 — Proclamation read by Mayor
Ames; accepted by Georgia Walston, Festival Chairperson and others
Minutes —April 30, 2019
Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the
conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting.
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 4-9/Consent Agenda
Ted Moore 1245 Nottingham Ln. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding Item #5 on the Agenda; Resolution approving a contract for
property insurance coverage for various city owned buildings and assets
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes — April 16, 2019
* Confirmation of committee appointments — None
A) Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Signature Group, of Port Neches, for the
Beaumont Municipal Airport Box -Hangar Access Taxiway — Resolution 19-088
B) Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding from the U.S. Department of
Justice (Project Safe Neighborhoods Block Grant Program) — Resolution 19-089
C) Approve contracts to supply asphaltic concrete for use by the Public Works Department —
Resolution 19-090
D) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary, for a
Memo of Understanding with the Texas Department of Public Safety — Resolution 19-091
Councilmember Samuel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Jordan
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a request for a Rezoning from RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) District to
GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and for a Specific Use
Permit to allow a donut shop at 460 Threadneedle.
Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., is requesting a rezoning and a Specific Use Permitto
allow a donut shop at 460 Threadneedle. The property is currently zoned both GC -MD
(General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District and RS (Residential Single -Family
Dwelling) District. Mr. Faust would like to rezone the portion of the property that is currently
RS to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) with a Specific Use Permit
to allow the donut shop.
Minutes —April 30, 2019
The portion of the new property that is currently zoned GC -MD fronts on M.L. King Parkway.
This portion of the property would not be large enough to accommodate a commercial
business. By rezoning the additional two (2) lots to GC-MD-2, the property will have sufficient
room for the business, all of the required off street parking and required landscaping as
demonstrated on the site plan.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 15, 2019, the Planning Commission recommended
6:0 to approve the request for a Rezoning from RS (Residential Single- Family Dwelling) to
GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District with a Specific Use
Permit to allow a donut shop with the following condition:
1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary
sewer services, including requirements of the City's pre-treatment program.
Approval of the request with the following condition:
Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary
sewer services, including requirements of the City's pre-treatment program.
Mayor Pro Tern Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS,
BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 460 EAST THREADNEEDLE STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING
A PENALTY. Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 19-022
Mayor Pro Tern Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DONUT SHOP IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 460 EAST THREADNEEDLE STREET IN THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 19-023
Minutes —April 30, 2019
2. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Gaming Room in a GC -MD (General
Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 1425 College Street.
Phong Truong To has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility with 40
games at 1425 College Street. The hours of operation for the business would be 10 a.m.
until 2 a.m. with a total of two (2) employees working different shifts. The applicant states
that security will be provided during business hours.
Gaming facilities that have five or fewer machines tend to be considered accessory in nature
when part of a primary use and as such, tend to result in fewer negative impacts on
surrounding land uses. However, larger game rooms with dozens of machines take on the
scale of a small casino and as a result, require careful consideration as to their location and
compatibility with surrounding land uses. As such, proximity to parks, schools and especially
residential uses should be carefully considered in the review of gaming facilities.
The proposed game room is adjacent to residential properties and near the Fletcher Mini -
Park facility. Late hours, security concerns and excess traffic are reasons game rooms are
not ideal in such close proximity to residential neighborhoods. There has been a history of
police calls to this type of use. In addition, the site plan submitted does not comply with
landscaping requirements.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 15, 2019, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Gaming Room in a GC -MD
(General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 1425 College Street.
Denial of the request.
Councilmember Samuel moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A GAMING FACILITY IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)
DISTRICT AT 1425 COLLEGE STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFRSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor
Pro Tern Mouton seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance Denied
3. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of a clinic in an RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District located at 3740 Laurel Street.
The Hope Women's Resource Clinic requests to expand their nonprofit organization by
adding a 20'x80' 3,200 square foot accessory structure in the rear yard of their property
located at 3740 Laurel Street.
Minutes —April 30, 2019
The new structure will have room for classrooms, general storage and storage of their
company bus. The bus will be used to provide free services to women with unexpected
pregnancies, or women in crisis, in rural areas of Jefferson County and surrounding areas.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 15, 2019, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of a clinic in an
RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District located at 3470 Laurel
Street with the following condition:
1. Water utilities requires that an RPZ backflow preventer must be installed at the customer's
water meter.
Approval of the request with the following condition:
1.Water utilities requires that an RPZ backflow preventer must be installed at the customer's
water meter.
Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A CLINIC IN AN RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING -HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3740 LAUREL STREET,
WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern
Mouton seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 19-024
Consider a resolution adopting the 2019 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
and renewing the City's commitment to Chapter 22, Article 22.06 of the Code of Ordinances.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires a surface water rights holder with
1,000 acre-feet or more for municipal use or a retail public water supplier with 3,300 or more
connections to have a Water Conservation Plan and an Ordinance for a Drought
Contingency Plan that should be renewed every five (5) years. The plans must meet all of
the minimum requirements as set forth in the TCEQ rules, Title 30, Texas Administrative
Code Chapter 288. The plans establish water conservation goals and means to achieve
them; establishes criteria for the initiation and termination of drought response stages;
establishes restrictions or certain water use; establishes penalties for the violation of and
provisions for enforcement of these restrictions and establishes procedures for granting
variances.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE 2019 WATER CONSERVATION
PLAN IS HEREBY ADOPTED AND THAT THE CITY OF BEAUMONT HEREBY RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO
CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE 22.06 "DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Minutes —April 30, 2019
Councilmember Sam seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-092
2. Consider a resolution approving a contract for property insurance coverage for various city
owned buildings and assets.
Higginbotham, of Port Arthur, is the City's broker of record for securing the City's property
insurance. The proposed annual premium is based on a total building value of $246,306,390.
The cost of the policy for the year is $1,212,468.87, a $114,983.70 increase from last year's
premium of $1,097,485.17. The net rate (per $100 valuation) increased by 7.47%, from
$0.41 to $0.44. The policy renewal will be in effect from May 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020.
Companies providing insurance are layered with exposure limited to the amount of damage
incurred. All risk coverage, including Flood and Earth Movement, is provided byAmRisc, LP,
Velocity Risk Underwriters, Insurisk, Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Lloyds of London,
RSUI Indemnity Insurance Company, Evanston Insurance Company, and Arrowhead
Insurance Risk Managers. Boiler and machinery coverage is provided by Liberty Mutual Fire
Insurance Company. Terrorism coverage is provided by Lloyd's of London.
The deductibles per occurrence for the new policy are as follow:
Deductibles
$50,000 Per Occurrence as respects All Other Perils, EXCEPT as noted below:
Named Storm Wind & Hail: 2% of the Sum of the Stated Values for each building (affected
by loss) identified in the Statement of Values subject to a $250,000 minimum per occurrence
All Other Wind & Hail: $50,000
Flood: $50,000 per occurrence, Except
2% of the Sum of the Stated Values for each Building (affected by loss) identified in the
Statement of Values, subject to $100,000 per occurrence as respects Named Storm Flood
Excess of NFIP, whether purchased or not, plus $100,000 per occurrence as respects
Flood at Locations prefixed with A & V flood zones.
All insurance companies providing coverage in the new policy are A.M. Best rated at A and
A+15. A binder to the policy will be issued May 1 for primary coverage.
Funds will come from the General Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Minutes —April 30, 2019
Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE, FLOOD AND QUAKE
PROPERTY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,212,468.87 THROUGH HIGGINBOTHAM, PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS, AS BROKER, FOR ALL RISK COVERAGE, INCLUDING FLOOD AND EARTH MOVEMENT PROVIDED
BY AMRISC, LP, VELOCITY RISK UNDERWRITERS, INSURISK, SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY,
LLYDS OF LONDON, RSUI INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY, AND
ARROWHEAD INSURANCE RISK MANAGERS EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2019; BOILER AND MACHINERY
COVERAGE PROVIDED BY LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2019; AND
TERRORISM COVERAGE PROVIDED BY LLOYD'S OF LONDON EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2019.
Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-093
3. Consider a resolution approving the purchase of four 24" Control Valves from Municipal
Valve of Wimberly, Texas for use by the Water Utilities Department.
The water production high service pump control valves prevent backflow from the City water
distribution system, therefore protecting the high service pumps that send treated water into
the distribution system. The current control valves are nearing the end of their service life.
The new replacement valves will eliminate any backflow and operate at a minimum loss of
pressure.
Municipal Valve & Equipment Company is the sole source provider of the valves. The total
cost for the purchase is $248,216.00.
Funds will come from the Water Utilities Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Jordan moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) TWENTY-FOUR INCH (24") CONTROL VALVES FOR USE BY THE
WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FROM MUNICIPAL VALVE OF WIMBERLY, TEXAS, A SOLE SOURCE
PROVIDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,216.00. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-094
Minutes —April 30, 2019
4. Consider a resolution approving a contract with Texas Liqua Tech Services Inc. of Houston
for exterior cleaning, masonry restoration, painting and other repairs at the Art Museum of
Southeast Texas.
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is experiencing problems with moisture and water
intrusion through the masonryfagade, caulk joints, and E.I.F.S. (Exterior Insulation Finishing
System). The moisture intrusion has caused interior damage to ceilings and wall surfaces.
The restoration project will consist of replacing all caulking at expansion joints, window
frames and door openings, tuckpointing all exterior masonry surfaces, and the repair of all
EIFS system surfaces. The restoration project is needed to protect the integrity of the
structure and extend the life of the facility which is owned and maintained by the City.
Bids were requested from twelve (12) vendors and there were eight responses. The low
qualified bid was received from Texas Liqua Tech Services, Inc. in the amount of
$152,697.00
The contractor will complete the project in one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days.
Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES
THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO TEXAS LIQUA TECH SERVICES, INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $152,697.00, FOR EXTERIOR CLEANING, MASONRY RESTORATION, PAINTING AND OTHER
REPAIRS AT THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TEXAS LIQUA TECH SERVICES, INC., OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-095
5. Consider a resolution approving contracts for mowing various City -owned and abandoned
properties.
Developed and vacant City -owned property and abandoned property within the City limits are
mowed approximately every six weeks during growing season. The City currently mows 151
City -owned and 343 abandoned properties.
City -owned properties, for the purpose of this contract, are mostly unimproved street right-of-
ways or properties in the name of Jefferson County. Abandoned property is defined as
property that has no mailing address and/or no name listed on the tax roll. The total number
of properties being mowed changes throughout the year.
Minutes — April 30, 2019
The contract is divided into two sections with six cut codes per section. A vendor is only
awarded one section as determined by their capacity, experience, and bid price. Vendors
are required to cut one cut code per week with all codes being completed at the end of six
weeks. A cut code is a list of properties that are to be mowed within five working days and
are grouped in a,small geographic area to aid the contractor in being cost effective. The
contract is for one year with two one-year renewal options with no increase in cost.
Bids were requested from eleven (11) vendors and there were five responses. TJ Plus 5 of
Beaumont was the second lowest bidder but did not meet the minimum contract
requirements because they have not been in business for at least 18 months nor did they
provide any required references. SMO Unlimited of Port Arthur provided the lowest qualified
bid and is being recommended to receive the South section or Section 2 with an estimated
total annual cost of $127,278.66. The next lowest qualified bid was received from Bulldog
Property Management of Vidor and is being recommended to receive the North section or
Section 1 with an estimated total annual cost of $89,689.32. There are two bid tabulations
attached. Bid Table One shows the amounts bid by the five contractors with the estimated
quantities being for bid purposes only.
Funds will come from the General Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Jordan moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BIDS SUBMITTED BY
BULLDOG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, OF VIDOR, TEXAS, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $89,689.32
AND BY SMO UNLIMITED, OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $127,278.66 FOR
AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MOWING CERTAIN DEVELOPED AND VACANT CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES
AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BULLDOG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, OF VIDOR, TEXAS, AND SMO
UNLIMITED, OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern Mouton seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-096
6. Consider a resolution approving the purchase and installation of new splash park equipment
at Charlton Pollard Park and at Central Park.
The splash park equipment will be purchased from and installed by Kraftsman Commercial
Playgrounds & Water Parks of Spring, Texas, in the total amount of $76,879.25 for Central
Park and $66,165.43 for Charlton Pollard Park.
This purchase will be made by utilizing the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative, a national
cooperative purchasing association that provides cities and political subdivisions with the
means to purchase materials and equipment at volume pricing. BuyBoard complies with
State of Texas procurement statutes.
Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund.
Minutes —April 30, 2019
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
APPROVES THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SPLASH PAD EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE EXISTING EQUIPMENT AT CENTRAL PARK AND
CHARLTON POLLARD PARK FROM KRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS AND WATER PARKS, OF
SPRING, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,879.25 FOR CENTRAL PARK AND $66,165.43 FOR
CHARLTON POLLARD PARK THROUGH THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Mayor
Pro Tern Mouton seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-097
PUBLIC HEARING
* Receive comments related to the Public Services and Public Facilities and
Improvements line items of the Consolidated Grant Program's 2019 Annual Action
Plan
Public Hearing Open: 2:38 p.m.
Steve Hoffman 7045 Blarney St. Beaumont TX
Encouraged that Council consider awarding Mr. Jonathon Williams the $3,843.00 that he
requested for the Center of the Performing Arts
Public Hearing Close: 2:39 p.m.
7. Consider approving a resolution adopting the 2019 HUD Consolidated Grant Program's
Annual Action Plan.
As mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), City
Council has conducted public hearings and work sessions in previous years prior to adopting
the City's Annual Action Plan. Planning & Community Development staff, along with the
Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), has hosted Public Hearings in order
to receive public comments on the process and activities related to the 2019 Annual Action
Plan. Attached is the; proposed Budget for the 2019 Program Year.
The proposed Budget reflects allocations of $1,337,723 in Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding, an estimated $100,000 in Program Income and $457,530 in HOME
funding. Please note these amounts have changed slightly from the Preliminary Budget due
to the final allocation amounts being just released from HUD.
Funds will come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds.
Minutes —April 30, 2019
Conduct the Public Hearing and approve the Resolution.
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
ADOPTS THE HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM'S 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AS WELL AS THE
BUDGET OF THE 2019 ACTION PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,895.253.00. Mayor Pro Tern Mouton
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ,
SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-098
COMMENTS
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Steve Hoffman 7045 Blarney St. Beaumont TX
Asked if the City would take the initiative to encourage citizens to try and install cameras at
their residence, stated that the cameras can do a lot to help the Police Department outside of
what they normally do, also, the City needs to look at installing cameras everywhere within
the City of Beaumont
David Pete 6355 Chinn Ln. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding the way they vet certain businesses, wanted to know if Council
vets all businesses the same, stated that one of the City Councilmembers addressed
something at the last Council meeting in regards to a citizens app, that Councilmember
claimed this app was used to apprehend the individuals that committed the heinous crime
against Mr. Wilson, doesn't know if this is the proper place for a Councilmember to try and
promote an app of another citizen in the community that hasn't been vetted or placed on the
agenda, hopes that isn't the case, stated that there are some City Councilmembers that are
leaking information from Executive Session to certain ones in the community, Council needs
to look into this, because if the Councilmembers are leaking that information then that is
giving other individuals an upper hand on business, property, land and other deals, that's
another disadvantage to the citizens of Beaumont, also stated that he watched a video with
Dr. Farrell, she strongly stated that she is not going to give any consideration regarding the
lease, that tells him that if she isn't going to consider renegotiating the lease then this City
Council is in a lot of trouble, she can sue each and everyone of those that sit on Council for
breach of contract, Council needs to do their due diligence for all citizens of Beaumont
Virgil Brown 4045 Reed Beaumont TX
Stated that he's in the process of putting his father in a dozen museums across the Country,
asked why the City has represented certain black historical figures, he named Elmo Willard,
Theodore Johns etc., asked why not his father Boy Brown, he gets nothing, wanted to know
what could be done
Minutes —April 30, 2019
Renee Pastor 21 Waterway Dr., #300 Woodlands TX
Spoke to council regarding hurricane preparedness, stated that she works for a company
called Alternative Lighting and Power, they will be doing assessments with Cities across the
area, they have worked with the City of Houston to provide solar generators, atmospheric
water generators that can pull 300 gallons of water out of the atmosphere, when a hurricane
hits, citizens can be without power that would impact their safety, Alternative Lighting and
Power has generators that are running off of solar power, it doesn't matter if the power is out
for four minutes or fourteen days, they also have generators that can produce water at a
municipal level, when Hurricane Harvey hit Beaumont it's water supply was impacted, stated
that her company can produce up to, 300,000 gallons of water, because the City of
Beaumont is in a danger zone with being on the Gulf of Mexico her company can save the
City money in electricity and maintenance, her company has saved millions of dollars to its
clients, non -profits and school districts, would like to set up a webinar with the Mayor and
Council to present to them how they can save the City of Beaumont money as hurricane
season approaches
Sarah Ricks 3175 Bolivar St. Beaumont TX
Shared an upcoming event with Council that's sponsored by Gulf Coast Leadership Council
and TMO out of Houston, Texas, this event will take place in Jefferson County in the month
of May, this event will be for homeowners who still need to recover with repairs to their
homes or rebuild from Hurricane Harvey damage in 2017, stated her purpose is to bring
awareness to the event, they are still looking for local Pastors, local leaders within the
community and families to attend the event, the first event will take place in Beaumont on
Sunday, May 19, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the location will be, The Church I Am,
2204 Blanchette St., the host for this event will be the Beaumont NAACP Chapter, the Gulf
Coast Leadership Council as well as HPAC, the second event will take place in. Port Arthur
on Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the location will be, St. Joseph
Catholic Church, 4600 Proctor St., the host for the event will be St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Gulf Coast Leadership Council as well as HPAC
Donald Porter 5020 Avie Ln. Beaumont TX
Stated that he has received information from the Beaumont Police Department regarding his
case, his case has been turned over to the FBI and he wasn't informed, wants something in
writing as to who informed the FBI and why are they involved, this isn't a federal case, the
incident occurred in Beaumont, wanted to know why the local office hasn't informed him of
what has been going on
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER JORDAN - COMMENTED ON THE SUCCESSFUL OAKS PRESERVATION
BASH NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDRAISER THAT WAS HELD ON
APRIL 20, 2019, THE MONEY FROM THE FUNDRAISER WILL BE
USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIPS THAT
RESULT IN PROJECTS SUCH AS DOG PARKS AND BENCHES IN
PARKS AS WELL AS LANDSCAPING PROJECTS, ALSO
COMMENTED ON THE CALDER ART FEST, VERY PLEASED WITH
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THE TURNOUT, THERE WERE WONDERFUL VENDORS, GOOD
FOOD AND MUSIC, THANKED THE EVENTS FACILITY STAFF ON
THE FANTASTIC JOB THEY DID, FULLY EXPECTS THE ART FEST
TO BE AN ANNUAL EVENT, ENCOURAGED CITIZENS TO GO OUT
AND EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019, CONGRATULATED PASTOR BENOIT
ON HIS 24TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY, ANNOUNCED THE OPENING
OF A PLAY YARD FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE BEAUMONTANIMAL
SHELTER ON THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2019 AT 10:00 A.M.
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - ANNOUNCED THAT THE CALDWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019, AT
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, STATED THAT THE CALDWOOD
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION LIKE MOST NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATIONS USE THE NEXTDOOR APP, THANKED MR.
HOFFMAN FOR INTRODUCING THIS APP TO BEAUMONT,
COMMENTED ON YOM HASHOAH, WHICH IS THE HOLOCAUST
REMEMBRANCE DAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019, ASKED
THAT EVERYONE PAUSE AND REMEMBER THE SIX MILLION
PEOPLE THAT LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE HOLOCAUST AS
THEY GO ABOUT THEIR DAY
COUNCILMEMBER SAM - STATED THAT THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
ARE A WAY FOR CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE, ALSO STATED THAT
HE ATTEMPTS TO MAKE AS MANY MEETINGS AS POSSIBLE EACH
MONTH, ASKED EVERYONE THAT CAN ATTEND THEIR
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS TO PLEASE DO SO,
CONGRATULATED PASTOR BENOIT ON HIS 24TH YEAR
ANNIVERSARY, THANKED FORMER MAYOR DAVID MOORE FOR
ALL OF THE HARD WORK THAT HE HAS DONE AND IS STILL
DOING FOR THE KIDS AT BLANCHETTE ELEMENTARY AND THE
READING PROGRAM
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - ANNOUNCED THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AT 11:00 A.M.,
ON THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019, THE DELIVER THE DIFFERENCE
LUNCHEON ON THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 AT 11:30 A.M., THIS
LUNCHEON SUPPORTS MEALS ON WHEELS, ON MAY 1, 2019,
LAMAR UNIVERSITY WILL HAVE THEIR CARDINAL CHOICE
AWARD, THE PROGRAM WILL START AT 7:00 P.M., ALSO THE
MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL WILL BE ON SATURDAY, MAY 4,
2019, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND AFTER THEY VOTE
IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE
MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON - CONGRATULATED PASTOR BENOIT ON HIS 24TH YEAR
ANNIVERSARY, AS WELL AS PASTOR EDISON COLBERT ON HIS
26TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO FAMILIES
OF DELIA COLEMAN, ANTHONY WILSON AND PASTOR AND AVA
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COLBERT, ALSO ANNOUNCED A TWO BEAUMONT NATIVES WHO
WERE DRAFTED INTO THE NFL, RODNEY RANDLE, JR., WHO IS
A OZEN HIGH SCHOOL AND LAMAR UNIVERSITY GRADUATE, HE
WAS DRAFTED BY THE SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, MR. P.J. LOTT,
WHO WAS DRAFTED BY THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS,
CONGRATULATED THE STUDENTS AT BLANCHETTE
ELEMENTARY FOR A JOB WELL DONE IN ACHIEVING THE
BANNER AND THE READING PROGRAM, NATIONAL DAY OF
PRAYER WILL BE THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 AT NOON IN FRONT
OF CITY HALL
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - COMMENTED ON THE CALDER ART FEST, STATED THAT THERE
WERE A LOT OF LOCAL ARTIST AND THINKS THAT THE CITY CAN
BRING IN SOME ARTIST FROM THE OUTSIDE, THE EVENTS
FACILITY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB, HOPES THE FEST CAN BE AN
ANNUAL EVENT, STATED THAT SHE ATTENDED THE LUNCHEON
FOR PASTOR BENOITS 24TH ANNIVERSARY, THE
CONGREGATION DOES HAVE A JEWEL, WANTED TO INFORM THE
PUBLIC THAT THE NEXTDOORAPP ISN'T JUST A LOCAL APP IT'S
AN APP THAT'S NATIONWIDE, CONGRATULATED THE KIDS FROM
BLANCHETTE AND THE GREAT JOB THEY DID IN THE READING
PROGRAM, COMMENTED ON THE SALVATION ARMY BOYS AND
GIRLS CLUB RIBBON CUTTING, THEY RECEIVED A GRANT FROM
KABOOM FORA NEW PLAYGROUND, ALSO COMMENTED ON THE
HARBOR FOUNDATION AND THEIR BUTTERFLY RELEASE, ST.
ELIZABETH'S GALA, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF BEAUMONT'S
RIBBON CUTTING OF THE NEW LAKESIDE CENTER AND
NORTHWEST PARKWAY, ANNOUNCED THE TEXAS TRASH OFF
THAT WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 18, 2019, CITIZENS CAN
REGISTER AT BEAUMONTTEXAS.GOV, THE FIRST 500 TO
REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT, HOPES THAT
EVERYONE WILL PARTICIPATE
Open session of meeting recessed at 3:14 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Christine H. Mickles v. City of Beaumont, Texas; Cause No. 197,926
Claim of Donald Winfrey
Claim of Roberts Xpress Lube
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There, being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned.
Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Minutes —April 30, 2019