HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JUN 18 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 Randy Feldschau, At -Large
Virginia H. Jordan, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz, Ward II
Audwin Samuel, Ward III June 18, 2019 Robin Mouton, Mayor Pro Tem
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 January 18, 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
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Augustine Wall with St. Pius X Catholic Church gave the invocation. Mayor Ames led the
Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tem Mouton, Councilmembers Getz,
Feldschau, (Samuel -arrived at 1:49 p.m.) and Pate. Absent: Councilmember Jordan. Also present
were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
ELECTION OF COUNCILMEMBER FOR WARD I
Consider approval of an Ordinance Canvassing the results of the June 8, 2019, City of
Beaumont Runoff Election
Consider approval of an ordinance canvassing the results of the June 8, 2019, City of
Beaumont Runoff Election.
The Election Code, Section 67.003, states that each local canvassing authority shall
convene to conduct the local canvass at the time set by the canvassing authority's presiding
officer not later than the eleventh day after the Election Day, giving consideration for the
counting of provisional ballots and ballots voted by mail from outside the United States.
Council shall meet and canvass the returns and officially declare the results. Elected
officials will be sworn in and take office in their respective positions.
The canvassing totals that are reflected in the attached draft ordinance are not the final
canvassing numbers, they will be provided by the Jefferson County Early Voting Clerk on or
before June 18, 2019.
Approval of the ordinance.
Minutes — June 18, 2019
Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE
RETURNS OF THE RUNOFF ELECTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2019,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A WARD I COUNCILMEMBER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 19-035
Administration of the Oath of Office
* Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments
Recess —1:49 p.m.
RECONVENE MEETING — 2:08 p.m.
* Presentation and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-5/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda
Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions
None
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-5/Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes — June 4, 2019
* Confirmation of board and commission member appointments - None
A) Approve a contract with Allied Electrical Systems & Solutions, Inc. for alarm monitoring,
maintenance and repair — Resolution 19-114
B) Approve a payment for the emergency repair of a dump truck used at the landfill —
Resolution 19-115
C) Approve the purchase of a new Kubota Diesel Tractor and rotary cutter for the Highway
Maintenance Division of the Parks Department — Resolution 19-116
D) Approve the purchase of a medium voltage motor control center for the Loeb Water Well #1
site from Summit Electric Supply — Resolution 19-117
Minutes — June 18, 2019
E) Authorize the acceptance of a 10 -foot -wide Exclusive Sewer Easement for a new
development located at 9325, 9345, 9365, 9385, 9405, 9415 and 9435 Phelan Boulevard —
Resolution 19-118
Councilmember Pate moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel
second the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE, AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consider approving a five-year agreement with Express Scripts, Inc. for Pharmacy Benefit
Manager services for City employees and retirees.
In March of this year, City Staff requested bid proposals from pharmacy benefit managers.
Eight (8) bid proposals were received and evaluated by an independent team of experts from
Team Pharmacy Consulting, Inc, the City's drug consultant, based on the following weighted
qualitative criteria: Account Management, Adherence to Request For Proposal, Customer
Service, Implementation, Management Reports, Performance Guarantees, Price and Value
Added Services. After evaluating the bid proposals, City staff and Team Pharmacy
Consulting, concluded that Express Scripts, Inc.'s pricing generated the largest annual plan
savings and scored the highest on the weighted qualitative criteria.
As prescription drug costs continue to rise, the City faces a challenge in providing the same
level of drug benefits as in previous years. Prescription drug costs totaled $3.2 million
for 2018. The current Pharmacy Benefit Manager contract with Express Scripts ends
12/31/2019.
Specialty pharmacy drugs to treat cancer, autoimmune conditions, and multiple sclerosis
patients cost the City approximately $1,392,811 in 2018. Industry projections convey that
specialty medications will continue to rise. Currently, the City's specialty cost is running a
little over 26% of pharmacy costs. Express Scripts offers a robust Specialty Pharmacy case
management program. The specialty program entitled SafeGuardRX optimizes care and
value with programs such as Oncology Care Value, Multiple Sclerosis, Inflammatory Care,
Hepatitis Cure Value and Pulmonary & Asthma. These programs provide specialized patient
care to optimize health outcomes and reduce unnecessary drug and medical costs.
Express Scripts scored the highest in the Request for Proposal weighted qualitative
evaluations. Bid tabulations for the top three (3) finalists are as follows:
Minutes — June 18, 2019
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The drug plan design for City employees will remain the same. Employees will have access
to Express Scripts' member website and mobile app which help in seeking out the best drug
prices.
A consultant for the City of Beaumont will be at the City Council meeting to answer detailed
questions related to the Request for Proposal.
Funds are available in the Employee Benefits Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY EXPRESS
SCRIPTS, INC, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT, WITH THE OPTION TO
TERMINATE WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, AFTER THE FIRST YEAR, TO PROVIDE PHARMACY BENEFIT
MANAGER (PBM) SERVICES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL PLAN
COST OF $3,485,301.00 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC., OF ST.
LOUIS, MISSOURI. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-119
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to King Solution
Services, LLC, of Houston for the Westgate Drive Area Pipe Bursting Contract Project.
The project consists of the replacement of designated pipe segments by means of pipe
bursting and point repair, and replacing manholes in the Westgate Drive area, east of
Dowlen Road.
On June 6, 2019, six (6) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment,
and supplies for the project. The bid totals are indicated in the table below:
Minutes — June 18, 2019
PROJECTED 2020
TOTAL SCORE
VENDOR
ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTION
PLAN COST**
Express Scripts
(incumbent)
$3,485,301
98
Magellan RX
Management
$3,496,910
92
BeneCard
$3,855,181
81
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The drug plan design for City employees will remain the same. Employees will have access
to Express Scripts' member website and mobile app which help in seeking out the best drug
prices.
A consultant for the City of Beaumont will be at the City Council meeting to answer detailed
questions related to the Request for Proposal.
Funds are available in the Employee Benefits Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY EXPRESS
SCRIPTS, INC, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT, WITH THE OPTION TO
TERMINATE WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, AFTER THE FIRST YEAR, TO PROVIDE PHARMACY BENEFIT
MANAGER (PBM) SERVICES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL PLAN
COST OF $3,485,301.00 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC., OF ST.
LOUIS, MISSOURI. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-119
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to King Solution
Services, LLC, of Houston for the Westgate Drive Area Pipe Bursting Contract Project.
The project consists of the replacement of designated pipe segments by means of pipe
bursting and point repair, and replacing manholes in the Westgate Drive area, east of
Dowlen Road.
On June 6, 2019, six (6) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment,
and supplies for the project. The bid totals are indicated in the table below:
Minutes — June 18, 2019
Contractor
Contractor
Total Base Bid
Allowance
Total Award
Location
Amount
King Solution Services, LLC
Houston, TX
$1,492,994.00
$100,000.00
$1,592,994.00
PM Construction & Rehab,
LLC dba IPR South Central
Pasadena, TX
$1,519,302.00
$100,000.00
$1,619,302.00
T Construction, LLC
Houston, TX
$1,651,818.00
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$1,651,818.00
Texas Pride Utilities, LLC
Houston, TX
$1,607,124.00
$100,000.00
$1,707,124.00
Vortex Turnkey Solutions,
Houston, TX
$1,799,438.00
$100,000.00
$1,899,438.00
LLC
ALLCO, LLC
Beaumont, TX
$2,309,496.54
$100,000.00.
$2,409,496.54
Engineer's Estimate
$2,012,180.00
$100,000.00
$2,112,80.00
Based on a review of the six (6) bids submitted, one (1) bid, T Construction, LLC, was
incomplete as per the guidelines outlined in the contract documents. The Water Utilities
Administration recommends awarding the project to the lowest bidder, King Solution
Services, LLC, in the amount of $1,592,994.00. A total of 365 calendar days are allocated
for the completion of this project.
Funds will come from the Capital Program.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO KING SOLUTION SERVICES, LLC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,592,994.00, FOR THE WESTGATE DRIVE AREA PIPE BURSTING CONTRACT
PROJECT; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH KING SOLUTION SERVICES, LLC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tem Mouton
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 19-120
3. Consider amending Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances related to building permit fees.
As the result of the recent enactment of H.B. 852, the State now prohibits cities from
calculating building fees based on the value of construction or improvements for residential
uses. In order to comply with this mandate, attached are proposed amendments to the way
in which some fees are calculated. The proposed changes to the calculation method would
not significantly change the amount of fees charged for work done.
Approval of the ordinance.
Minutes — June 18, 2019
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Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 24.01, SECTION 24.01.002 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS TO MAKE CHANGES RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tem Mouton seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 19-036
Consider amending Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances that would establish and
change the speed limits on the Eastex Freeway frontage roads.
TxDOT recently completed construction on the Eastex Freeway frontage roads between
Tram Road and the Hardin County Line. Improvements were made to the existing frontage
roads as well as extending them to tie-in to new bridges spanning Pine Island Bayou.
In order to establish a speed zone for this area, TxDOT performed a traffic study which
resulted in 85th percentile speeds of 56 and 59 mph. The study is utilized by transportation
engineers as a guide to set speed limits since it is a good representation of what the majority
of motorists feel comfortable driving. The proposed speed limit for the new bridges is 55
mph and is also recommended that the existing speed limit north and south of Tram Road be
raised to 55 mph to provide continuity along this section of road.
It is recommended that the speed limit and speed zone boundary change for the Eastex
Freeway frontage roads by amending the speed limits under the schedule of Chapter 20
Section 20.03.003 to read as follows: -
Speed In Miles Per
Street
Limits of Zone
Direction of
Hour
Travel
Max. Min.
Eastex
(a) From the Hardin County line to
South
55
Freeway
the north bank of the L.N.V.A. Canal.
(U.S. 69,
(b) From the south bank of the
South
45
96,287)
L.N.V.A. Canal to a point 215 feet
west
north of the centerline of Blackmon
frontage
Lane.
road
South
35
(c) From a point 215 feet north of the
centerline of Blackmon Lane to a
point 750 feet south of the centerline
of Kenwood Drive.
Speed In Miles Per
Direction of
Hour
Street
Limits of Zone
Travel
Max. Min.
Minutes—June 18, 2019
Eastex
(a)
From a.point 150 feet west of the
North 45
Freeway
centerline of Eleventh Street to a point
(U.S. 69,
235 feet south of the centerline of
96,287)
Delaware.
east
(b)
From /a point 235 feet south of the
North 35
frontage
centerline of Delaware to the
road
centerline of Blackmon Lane (dead
end.)
North 45
(c)
From a point 100 feet north of the
centerline of Delaware to the south
bank of the L.N.V.A. Canal.
North 55
(d)
From the north bank of the
L.N.V.A. Canal to the Hardin County
line.
Approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 20.03, SECTION 20.03.003 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS BY CHANGING AND AMENDING SPEED LIMITS AND SPEED ZONE BOUNDARIES.TO THE SCHEDULE
FOR EASTEX FREEWAY (U.S. 69, 96, 287) WEST FRONTAGE ROAD AND EASTEX FREEWAY (U.S. 69,
96, 287) EAST FRONTAGE ROAD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 19-037
5. Consider an ordinance approving CenterPoint Energy's 2019 GRIP Rates.
On March 28, 2019, CenterPoint Energy ("CenterPoint") filed with the City of Beaumont an
annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) interim rate adjustment notice to
increase gas rates in the Beaumont/East Texas Division Service Area. The City Council, on
April 9, 2019, suspended the effective date of the requested increase until July 10, 2019 in
order to have the request reviewed for compliance with the Gas Utility Regulatory Act. This
review is generally a ministerial process limited to insuring that the request complies with the
GRIP statute. The review has determined that the company's filing is in compliance with the
statute and can be approved.
All reasonable expenses associated with rate cases are reimbursable by the company.
Approval of ordinance.
Minutes — June 18, 2019
Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RATES PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES
CORP., D/B/A CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX AND CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS ("CENTERPOINT"
OR "COMPANY") COMPANY'S GAS RELIABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM ("GRIP") FILING MADE
WITH THE CITY ON MARCH 28, 2019, FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER NEILD
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 19-038
PUBLIC HEARING
Receive comments. related to the proposed Disaster Recovery Voluntary Buyout
Program Guidelines for the buyout and elevation of structures that flooded during
Hurricane Harvey
Public Hearing Open: 2:48 p.m
Dayna Rothenburger 3850 E. Lynwood Beaumont TX
Sarah Ricks 3175 Bolivar St. Beaumont TX
Public Hearing Close: 3:09 p.m.
6. Consider approving the Guidelines for the buyout and elevation of structures that flooded
during Hurricane Harvey.
As a result of flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, many homes within the 100 -year
floodplain received flood damage. During a Council Work Session held March 27, 2018,
guidance was given to seek funding opportunities for the buyout or elevation of homes
located within the 100 -year floodplain. Since that time, staff has conducted extensive
outreach to those affected within the floodplain. This effort has included direct mail, phone
calls, placing "door -hangers," press releases and public outreach events in an effort to
maximize participation. As a result, twenty-seven (27) applications have been received. In
addition, The Texas General Land Office has dedicated HUD funding to the City of
Beaumont for these buyouts and elevations covering the costs for this program.
One requirement of the program is to take public comment on and adopt formal guidelines
for the implementation of the grant. Enclosed are the proposed guidelines, developed in
conjunction with the Ardurra Consulting Group, one of the City's disaster recovery
consultants.
Funds would come from The Department of Housing and Urban Development's CDBG-
Disaster Recovery funds through the Texas General Land Office.
Minutes —June 18, 2019
Conduct the Public Hearing and approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Samuel moved t0 APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
ACCEPTS THE DISASTER RECOVERY VOLUNTARY BUYOUT PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE BUYOUT
AND ELEVATION OF STRUCTURES THAT FLOODED DURING HURRICANE/TS HARVEY. Mayor Pro Tem
Mouton seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, PATE AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 19-039
COMMENTS
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON - WELCOMED COUNCILMEMBER NEILD TO COUNCIL, LOOKS
FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HIM, CONDOLENCES TO THE
FAMILY OF EVELYN REDO, MENTIONED HER ATTENDANCE AT
THE NAACP BANQUET THIS PAST WEEKEND, THEY
CELEBRATED 100 YEARS, COMMENTED ON THE JUNETEENTH
CELEBRATION AT TYRRELL PARK ON SATURDAY, .LUNE 16,
2019, THANKED STACY LEWIS AND THE PARKS AND
RECREATION EMPLOYEES FOR A JOB WELL DONE
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - WELCOMED COUNCILMEMBER NEILD, STATED THAT HE WILL
BE A GREAT ASSET TO THE TEAM, COMMENTED ON THE
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AT TYRRELL PARK,
COMPLIMENTED STACY LEWIS AND THE PARKS AND
RECREATION EMPLOYEES ON THE GREAT JOB THEY DID
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - THANKED THE MAYOR FOR ADDRESSING THE VERY DIFFICULT
SITUATION REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS, STATED THAT
COUNCIL UNDERSTANDS THAT PUBLIC COMMENTS HAD
BECOME TOXIC, THERE'S NOT ONE PERSON ON COUNCIL THAT
DOESN'T WANT TO BE TRANSPARENT, STATED THAT COUNCIL
IS HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS, BELIEVES THAT THERE IS
DIGNITY AND RESPECT THAT NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED IN THE
CHAMBER, THERE IS NO WRONG QUESTION BUT THERE CAN BE
A WRONG ATTITUDE, WHEN PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE RESTORED
NEXT WEEK, ENCOURAGED CITIZENS TO COME TO THE MIC WITH
ANY QUESTIONS THEY MAY HAVE, HOLD THE COUNCIL
ACCOUNTABLE, DEMAND TRANSPARENCY AND DO IT WITH A
Minutes —June 18, 2019
MUTUAL RESPECT AND DON'T GET PERSONAL, EVERYONE
WANTS A BETTER BEAUMONT, ASK THAT EVERYONE REALIZE
THEY ARE BETTER THAN WHAT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED IN THE
PAST
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - THANKED COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU FOR HIS COMMENTS,
WELCOMED COUNCILMEMBER NEILD, LOOKS FORWARD TO
WORKING WITH HIM, ANNOUNCED THE DOWLEN/WEST
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING ON TUESDAY, .LUNE
18, 2019 AT ROGERS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, AT 6:30
P.M., ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, COMMENTED ON THE
PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF 7TH STREET, APPRECIATES THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION VOTING UNANIMOUSLY
AGAINST THE CLOSING, INQUIRED AS TO A WAY TO ASK THE
CORPORATE SPONSOR THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TEARING
UP THE STREET IF THEY WOULD CONSIDER PAYING FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THAT STREET, ASKED THAT COUNCIL
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS IN THE FORM OF A WORKSESSION, IF
ANOTHER COUNCILMEMBER WOULD JOIN HIM TO CONSIDER
THE WORKSESSION HE FEELS IT WOULD BE WORTH TAKING A
LOOK AT
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - THANKED ALL OF COUNCIL FOR THE KIND WORDS, ALSO
THANKED THE CITY STAFF FOR THE SEAMLESS TRANSITION AND
WORKING WITH HIM
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - STATED THAT HE'S GLAD COUNCILMEM13ER NEILD IS HERE,
HE'S BEEN GREAT TO WORK WITH IN THE LAST COUPLE OF
WEEKS, ALSO STATED FOR THE TWO NEW COUNCILMEMBERS,
THE CITY CHARTER SPELLS OUTS AND USES THE WORD
"ELECTION" TO ELECT A MAYOR PRO TEM ON AN ANNUAL
BASIS, STATED THAT COUNCIL HAS AN ELECTION EVERY YEAR
IN LATE MAY, ON NEXT TUESDAY THE FIRST ITEM ON THE
AGENDA WILL BE TO ELECT A MAYOR PRO TEM, WANTED BOTH
COUNCILMEMBERS TO KNOW THE BACKGROUND AND WHAT'S
DICTATED IN THE CITY CHARTER, COMMENTED ON THE 7TH
STREET ABANDONMENT THAT COUNCILMEMBER GETZ SPOKE
OF, REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 7TH STREET, STATED
THAT A COUNCILMEMBER OR THE MAYOR COULD GO TO THOSE
CORPORATIONS AND ASK THEM FOR HELP FOR ANY
RECONSTRUCTION
MAYOR AMES - STATED THAT NEXT WEEK COUNCIL WILL HAVE A
WORKSESSION REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS, ASKED THAT
EACH OF COUNCIL GET A COPY OF THE "GUIDELINES FOR
SPEAKERS AND OTHERS IN MEETINGS OF BEAUMONT CITY
COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS", STATED THAT SHE
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ANY INPUT COUNCIL MAY HAVE
Minutes — June 18, 2019
REGARDING THE GUIDELINES, ANNOUNCED MIDNIGHT
MADNESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019 FROM 7:00 P.M. TO
MIDNIGHT AT ROGERS PARK, COMMENTED ON THE 4TH OF JULY
CELEBRATION AT THE EVENT CENTRE, WILL HAVE MORE
INFORMATION IN THE COMING WEEKS
there being no Executive Session, Council adjourned at 3:16 p.m.
Ame�s(M2yor
a Broussard, City Clerk
Minutes — June 18, 2019