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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/2021 MIN BEAUM © NT T E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert"A.J."Turner Jr.,At-Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, Mayor Pro Tern Taylor Neild,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz,Ward 11 Audwin Samuel,Ward III JUNE 15, 2021 Chris Durio, Ward IV Tyrone 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 June 15, 2021, atthe 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 items 1-21 * Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Councilmember Samuel gave the invocation. Mayor Ames led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present atthe meeting were MayorAmes, Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Turner, Samuel and Neild. Also, present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney, Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions "881h Anniversary of the Alpha Omega Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc." - Proclamation read by Councilmember Samuel; accepted by Gwendolyn Lacy, Graduate Chapter President, Sherralyn Fields, Graduate Chapter Archives Chair and Denise Wallace Spooner, Graduate Chapter Social Chair "Elder Abuse Prevention Month" - June 2021 - Proclamation read by Mayor Ames; accepted by Mary Suarez, Supervisor—Adult Protective Services and Lillie Boudreaux Service Award Recognition FIRSTNAME LASTNAME YEARS OF SERVICE DEPT Danette Mickens 25 Water Customer Services Michael McBride 25 Patrol Minutes—June 15,2021 Staci Landor 25 Criminal Investigations Marcelino Garcia 25 Streets and Drainage Milton Zachary Jr. 30 Parks and Property Maint. Kenneth Coleman Sr. 30 Health Administration Kenneth Karr 35 Criminal Investigation Curtis Breaux 35 Criminal Investigation Public Comment: Persons may speak on items 1-21 Jes Prince 3370 Esplanade Beaumont TX Sue Bard spoke on behalf of Jes Prince; spoke on Item #18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Managerto execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Deborah Fetherlin 6770 Lexington Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Susan Rawls 4315 Bob St. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda, Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Brian Nepveux 6955 Shanahan Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda, Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. John Berube 2130 Hazel Ave. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Bruce Reyes 1045 Monterrey Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda, Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. James Culbertson 2055 Shady Ln. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Minutes—June 15,2021 Tracy Ballard-Arline 6050 Chisholm Trl. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Managerto execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Mike Cacioppo 710 Monterrey Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Joseph Trahan 8135 Quail Hollow Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Ava Graves 1090 Roberts Ave Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item #18 on the agenda, Consider authorizing the City Managerto execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Thomas Rodman 2095 McFaddin Ave Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Managerto execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. La Donna S. Hailey 5265 Richard Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Managerto execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Gregory Abrams 3595 Abby Lane Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda, Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Dr. Japera Levine 350 Pine Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item #18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Nicholas Hunter 9155 Mapes St. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Managerto execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Addie Allen 9695 Gross Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item Xs 3, 6-10 and 12 on the agenda Minutes—June 15,2021 Patsy Guidry 2415 Wescalder Rd. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda, Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Christina Crawford 2545 Harrison Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda; Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. Tom Flanagan 595 Orleans Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item#18 on the agenda, Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main St. CONSENTAGENDA (Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered noncontroversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A consensus of the Council is required to remove any item for discussion and separate action.) 1. Approval of the June 1, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Authorize the City Manager to purchase replacement furniture for the Police 911 Operations Center which will be reimbursed by the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission - Resolution 21-133 3. Approve the award of annual contracts for temporary personnel services for various departments - Resolution 21-134 4. Approve revising Resolution 21-123 to award two secondary vendors to provide lubricants for use in city vehicles - Resolution 21-123A 5. Approve the purchase of chemicals to be used by Jefferson County Mosquito Control as part of an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County - Resolution 21-135 6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a hangar lease agreement with Air Rescue for property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport - Resolution 21-136 7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a hangar lease agreement with Curtiss & Son for property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport - Resolution 21-137 8. Authorize the City Managerto execute a hangar lease agreementwith Clay Dugas for property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport - Resolution 21-138 9. Authorize the City Manager to execute a hangar lease agreement with Mark Fertitta for property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport - Resolution 21-139 11. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission for regional emergency notification registration - Resolution 21-141 Minutes—June 15,2021 12. Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled Lizabeth M. Noble, Individually and on behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. City of Beaumont; Civil Action No. 1:20-cv- 400 - Resolution 21-142 13. Approve the award of a contract for the replacement of the windows at the Streets and Drainage Administration Building - Resolution 21-143 14. Approve rejecting all bids received for the Jackson Street 12-Inch Water Main Replacement (From Pennsylvania Avenue to Sabine Pass Avenue) REBID - Resolution 21-144 15. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2, to the contract with Texas Pride Utilities, LLC - Resolution 21-145 16. Approve the renewal of an annual support agreement with Creative Switching Designs, Inc. for the City's phone system - Resolution 21-146 17. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for grant funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force - Resolution 21-147 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item number 10. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 10. Authorize the City Manager to execute a hangar lease agreement with St Johns Aviation for property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport- Resolution 21-140 Mayor Pro Tem Feldschau moved to approve item number 10 of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORAMES,MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER NEILD MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 18. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the building and property located at 555 Main Street. Minutes—June 15,2021 The City of Beaumont lost property, in certain areas, along the shoreline of Riverfront Park during and as a result of Hurricane Harvey. The property is approximately 3.68 acres in size and includes the former ATT Building that has been vacant for a number of years. The property is located west of the Neches River and is surrounded by City-owned parking lots and streets, specifically the Civic Center Parking Lot; Main Street; Tevis Street and Cypress Street. The additional acreage will allow for possible expansion of Riverfont Park; public spaces such as sidewalks, hike and bike trails and other amenities for citizens and visitors. Once acquired, the City Council would be in control of the building and property and would decide the priorities and next steps. The City would acquire the property for $2,785,000 plus associated fees including 1.5% to Lee Wheelerwith Wheeler Commercial (a local real estate agency),various closing costfees and title company expenses. All of the above expenditures will be paid for with available cash in the General Fund's Fund Balance. The Fund Balance has approximately$53 Million, which is 41% of expenditures in the General Fund. The Financial Policies, adopted by the City Council as a part of the FY 2021 Budget, state the General Fund ending fund balance not be less than 20% of that fund's annual operating expenditures. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Feldschau moved to DENY A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE THE BUILDING AND PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 MAIN STREET WITH A 60 DAY EXTENSION. Councllmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER AND NEILD NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL Item Tabled Council recessed at 3:46 p.m. Council reconvened at 3:51 p.m. 19. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1, to the contract with Viking Painting, LLC related to the West Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project. On February 9, 2021, by Resolution No. 21-035, City Council awarded a contract to Viking Painting, LLC, of Omaha, Nebraska, in the amount of $849,900.00 for the West Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project. Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of$205,600.00, is required for the replacement of sixteen (16) roof rafters due to unforeseen section loss from corrosion found during construction. Without the replacement, the tank will not be able to support the proposed containment system that will prevent blasting and coating debris from impacting the area surrounding the tank. A total of forty-five (45)working days will be added to the contract for the additional work. If approved, Change Order No. 1 will result in a new contract amount of Minutes—June 15,2021 $1,055,500.00 with 195 total working days to complete the project making the new estimated substantial completion date January 3, 2022. Funds will come from the Capital Program. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF$205,600.00,WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SIXTEEN(16)ROOF RAFTERS DUE TO UNFORESEEN SECTION LOSS FROM CORROSION FOUND DURING CONSTRUCTION, THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $1,055,500.00 AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO.1,IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,600.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK. Councilmember Neild Seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORAMES,MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-148 20, Consider an ordinance approving the rates proposed by Centerpoint Energy. On March 4, 2021, Centerpoint Energy filed with the City of Beaumont an annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) interim rate adjustment request to increase gas rates in its Beaumont/East Texas Division Service Area. The Council, on March 23, 2021, suspended the effective date of the proposed rate increase for a period of forty-five (45)days in order to allow for the review of the company's filings for compliance with the Gas Utility Regulatory Act. The review has been completed and it has been determined that the company's filings comply with the GRIP statute. Attached is a rate ordinance approving the new GRIP rates for the 2021 rate year. The impact on customer accounts is provided for your information. Customer Impact Summary CUSTOMER CLASS MONTHLY BILL INCREASE RESIDENTIAL $239 GENERAL SERVICE SMALL $3.92 GENERAL SERVICE LARGE $18.31 All reasonable expenses associated with rate cases are reimbursable by the company. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPROVING THE RATES PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOUCRCES 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 4,2021,FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; Minutes—June 15,2021 MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, TURNER, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER GETZ MOTION PASSED Ordinance 21-035 21. Consider a request to abandon a portion of an alley located at 3154 Shannon Avenue. Grant Keller of Vaquero Ventures is requesting abandonment of the alley located within Block 1, South End Addition, without the retention of an easement. Mr. Keller would like to build a coffee shop at this location. Plans have been submitted to relocate the existing sewer line allowing the alley to be abandoned. Although Water Utilities is in favor of the abandonment, they would prefer to seethe sewer line remain in place with the retention of an easement as long as no facilities are placed within the easement. In addition, the contractor should include expansion joints at the easement lines to facilitate any necessary future repairs. At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 17, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended 5:0 to approve the request to abandon a portion of an alley with the following conditions: 1. Expansion joints shall be placed along the edge of the easement. 2. If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property to be abandoned attheir expense.Appraisal and Title Commitment must be submitted to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arranged prior to the item being placed on City Council's agenda. All of the required items have been submitted. Approval of the ordinance with the following condition: 1. Expansion joints shall be placed along the edge of the easement. Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau moved to ADOPTAN ORDINANCE ENTITLEDAN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A 230' X 20' PORTION OF AN ALLEY EXCLUDING AN EXISTING SEWER LINE EASEMENT IN BLOCK 1 OF THE SOUTH END ADDITION,WITH THE CONDITION,BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes—June 15,2021 Ordinance 21-036 22. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit and a Rezone from RS (Residential Single- Family Dwelling) and NC (Neighborhood Commercial)to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple-Family—2) District to allow for a coffee shop located at 3154 Shannon Avenue. Grant Keller of Vaquero Ventures is requesting a rezoning and Specific Use Permitto allow a coffee shop at 3154 Shannon Avenue. The proposed coffee shop would be located just south of the existing Sonic, just south of Washington on Martin Luther King Parkway. The greatest obstacle for this requestwill be an existing sewer line, located in the alleyway across the middle of the property. A request has been submitted (granted?) to abandon the alleyway and reroute the sewer line. City Engineering and Water Utilities are in discussion with the applicant regarding this sewer line. Although the majority of the property is currently zoned IRS (Residential Single-Family Dwelling), it is located adjacentto GC-MD (General Commercial—Multiple-Family Dwelling) zoning, commercial uses, and partially fronts on Martin Luther King Parkway, a major arterial. GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple-Family Dwelling — 2) zoning provides a buffer between the remaining residential zoning to the south and the commercial properties to the north as a Specific Use is required and will need approval by City Council. Landscaping will be required per City of Beaumont Ordinance. Specifically, an eight(8)foot tall wood or masonry fence with a ten (10) foot wide landscaped buffer would be required along the south property line. A six (6) foot wide landscaped strip containing shrubs would need to be installed along Martin Luther King Parkway, part of Shannon Avenue and to either side of the driveway on Highland Avenue to buffer parking areas from adjacent streets and two (2) landscaped islands would be required in the proposed parking areas. In addition, a five (5) foot sidewalk will need to be installed for the width of the property along all three (3) streets. At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 17, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended 5:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit and a Rezone from IRS (Residential Single- Family Dwelling) and NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial— Multiple-Family — 2) District to allow for a coffee shop with the following conditions: 1. Approval is subject to an agreement between the applicant, City Engineering and Water Utilities regarding the alleyway/sewer line. 2. Landscaping to be installed as per City Ordinance. 3. Sidewalks be installed and maintained along all three (3) street frontages. Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions: 1. Approval is subject to an agreement between the applicant, City Engineering and Water Utilities regarding the alleyway/sewer line. 2. Landscaping to be installed as per City Ordinance. 3. Sidewalks be installed and maintained along all three (3) street frontages. Minutes—June 15,2021 COuncllmember Nelld 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 IRS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AND NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY-2)DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3154 SHANNON AVENUE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. COuncilmember Duno seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 21-037 COuncilmember Nelld moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COFFEE SHOP IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIA-MULTIPLE FAMILY-2(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY-2)DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3154 SHANNON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. COuncilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, SAMUEL AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 21-038 Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. COMMENTS * Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Ricky Jason 1075 Magnolia St. Beaumont TX Thanked Mayor Ames for her service to the community, stated that she's been a lightening rod for the Council, appreciated and thanked her for everything that she has done, thanked City Attorney, Tyrone Cooper, a lot of people don't give him his due, he's a legend and an icon, encouraged citizens to vote, made comments regarding the Examiner newspaperthat has divided this community Minutes—June 15,2021 Jeremy Povilich 695 Chamberlin Dr. Beaumont TX Stated that he came to the Council meeting today excited about the energy that everyone feels about the City of Beaumont, stated while attending the City Council meetings for the last few years he's witnessed great plans put into action, he's seen his own sons face light up when at Mardi Gras at night, held hands with the prettiest girl in Beaumont and watched the fireworks on July 4th, this past weekend he witnessed the Pride Fest with people celebrating and loving each other, stated that those things have been made possible by City Council, stated that week after week the Council meets to take care of the business of the city and to discuss the ideas and plans to help the city prosper, he appreciates all of the dedication that he has witnessed, it's inspiring to see a young man who works in the same industry as he does fighting to keep work local and promoting trade craft and opportunities foremployment, it's inspiring to see a retired union member take a seat on Council showing all of the working people that we now have a seat at the table for city affairs, inspiring to see a young white man and young black man develop a friendship and a bond and worktogetherto try and heal the divide, it's inspiring to see a preacher who has dedicated his message to bringing this to one city, it's inspiring to see city leadership that has given decades of their lives to make Beaumont amazing, history will reflect all the efforts that Council puts into building this foundation, stated that he can't go on without mentioning what he's not proud of, he has witnessed the great things and he's also experienced evil, he's seen out right hate, spiteful actions, watched theatrics with the sole intention of causing divide, stated that he can't be silent anymore, he can't be proud of one of them with his pettiness he would sabotage everything that us Beaumont kids have ever dreamed of, hewould much ratherscream in his echo chambers vile lies just so that he could fill that very empty black little hole in his chest, he doesn't want to build anything, he just wants to destroy everyone around him and then stand on that pile of rubble afterwards, the fans have only seen his webs of deceit that he spins, anyone paying attention can see that he is completely ineffective and that he has no campacity to work with anyone as a team and his weak attempts at slandering those that oppose his philosophy, he does nothing but show us all how loud and pitiful he really is, enough energy has been wasted today on giving recognition on the bad apple, but with time the rotten fruit will fall from this tree and a new blossom will take his place, stated that he wanted to take his time today to honor those of us that make the citizens proud, thanked all of the city employees, thanked Mayor Ames and asked everyone to remember that she will always be the Mayor that made Beaumont proud Rodney Dencklau 4105 Chaison Ave. Beaumont TX Stated that he went to Alice Keith pool this past Sunday, the hydraulic chair that helps the disabled get in and out of the pool wasn't working and hasn't worked for two years, it was stated that year before last it was requested that the chair be repaired, so far it hasn't been repaired, he has called about it, no one has returned his calls, stated thatthe lifeguards were able to help him get in and out of the water, he also made comments regarding the transit system, asked that Council look into this situation, it's about to get bad as the drivers are talking about striking and hurricane season is here and it's been said that the bus drivers may not come out and get them if they have to evacuate Brian Nepveux 6955 Shanahan Beaumont TX Stated that in regards to the AT&T building, Council needs to be transparent, there were things that weren't conveyed to anyone outside of Executive Session, all we know is speculation, stated that he hasn't seen a master plan, phases or cost, there has been no Minutes—June 15,2021 vision,time frame etc., stated that he's all for downtown revitalization, asked that Council and staff put the information out on Facebook, the city website and have town hall meetings, there's sixty days to get this done, would like to see those things happen Thefarro Vladia Richard 5275 Parkview Dr. Beaumont TX Stated that she's the owner of the House of Pearls, it's a business that she started eleven years ago, she's a former Social Worker out of Los Angeles, California, she's worked with suicidal and homicidal adolescents and a crisis interventionist as well as a licensed group home administrator, stated the she would like to petition the Council to consider a grant for her organization, she's working on her 501(c)3 status, she would like to house at least 300 of the homeless people that are currently displaced here in Beaumont and most of them were displaced during hurricane season, she has petitioned Council before to no avail, since then several of the homeless have died in flooding situations, at this time they literally have to go under the carwash on Calder St., for shelter, thinks it's a travesty, especially since there are million dollar company's here like Mobil Oil, Valero etc., we have the resources to provide services, a lot of these people are mentally disabled, schizophrenic or bipolar, they don't have medication and they don't have cell phones, she needs at least 200 to 300 cell phones so each individual can have a phone, she needs generators as well, stated she's also doing this in memory of Cheyenne Mounce who was murdered on Pine St., last week, requested $15,000.00 for cell phones so that the homeless can communicate, also needs a $3 million dollar grant for House of Pearls to help the homeless men, women and Purple Heart Veterans W. R. Sam Sr. 1761 Rena St. Beaumont TX Congratulated Council on the hard job and the hard work that they have contributed, it's encouraging to see that people have spent many years doing what they do and for us to still be here as one and to continue on making this City a better place, commented to the new Councilmembers they have a lot to contribute, asked that they not give up, thanked the Mayor and Councilmember Samuel for serving as long as they have, wished the Mayor the best * Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matter COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER TURNER- ANNOUNCED THE JUNETEENTH WEEKEND CELEBRATION THAT'S COMING UP, ASKED THAT EVERYONE SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE TO GET WHERE WE ARE TODAY, THERE WILL BE A BUSINESS MIXER ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MCM ELEGANTE', ON SATURDAY MORNING THERE WILL BE A FREEDOM BIKE RIDE, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO COME DOWNTOWN AND ENJOY BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN AND ON SATURDAY EVENING COME OUT TO TYRRELL PARK BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY IT'S VOTING TIME, ENCOURAGED ANYONE THAT HASN'T ALREADY VOTED TO GET OUT AND VOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS Minutes—June 15,2021 MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU - ANNOUNCED THE FAREWELL RECEPTION HONORING MAYOR AMES FOR 27 YEARS OF SERVICE FROM 4:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M., AT THE EVENT CENTRE, IT'S OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO COME OUTAND CONGRATULATE HER COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- NONE COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - ASKED EVERYONE TO KEEP FORMER COUNCILMEMBER W.L. PATE IN THEIR PRAYERS, HE COULD USE EVERYONE'S SUPPORT AT THIS TIME COUNCILMEMBER DURIO - STATED THAT THE PROCESS THAT COUNCIL IS GOING THROUGH NOW IS AN EXPERIENCE, IT'S PART OF THE JOB, ASKED THAT THE CITIZENS OF BEAUMONT TRUST THAT THE COUNCIL WOULD NOT MAKE A HUGE DECISION LIKE THIS WITHOUT CROSSING THE T'SAND DOTTING THE I'SAND MAKING SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS CORRECT,THEY ELECTED THEM TO MAKE THE HARD DECISION,ASKED THAT THEY TRUST THEM TO DO JUST THAT COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- ECHOED WHAT COUNCILMEMBER NEILD STATED REGARDING FORMER COUNCILMEMBER W.L. PATE, THAT HE'S IN THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE RIGHT NOW AND HE NEEDS EVERYONE'S PRAYERS, ALSO STATED THAT THE SPRAY PARK AT ROGERS PARK HASN'T BEEN WORKING PROPERLY, THE PARK'S DEPARTMENT CAME OUT AND GOT IT WORKING, HE HAS SINCE THEN RECEIVED COMPLAINTS FROM PARENTS THAT IT'S NO LONGER WORKING,ASKED THE CITY MANAGER TO LOOK INTO GETTING THE SPRAY PARK FIXED,STATED THAT FOUR MONTHS AGO COUNCIL WAS TOLD THAT THE CITY HAD A FUND BALANCE OF $43 MILLION AND WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED TO SEE THE APRIL FINANCE REPORT TO SEE THAT THE FUND BALANCE HAS GROWN TO $53 MILLION IN FOUR MONTHS, ASKED THE CITY MANAGER WHAT ATTRIBUTED TO THE INCREASE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - THE CITY MANAGER RESPONDED TO COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ QUESTION REGARDING THE INCREASE IN THE FUND BALANCE, HE STATED THAT THE FUND BALANCE WAS MUCH HIGHER BECAUSE OF THE CARES ACT AND THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN MONEY WHICH TOTALED ABOUT$8.3 MILLION MAYOR AMES - STATED THAT SHE WANTED TO CLARIFY ONE THING THAT SHE HEARD DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD,IT WAS STATED SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE AT&T BUILDING WASN'T SIGNED OR DATED AND WASN'T ANY GOOD, SHE WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT CITY STAFF NEVER SIGNS OR DATES ANYTHING UNTIL IT'S PASSED BY COUNCIL Minutes—June 15,2021 Open session of meeting recessed at 4:26 p.m. CLOSED SESSION + Consider matters related to the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Government Code, to wit: 555 Main Street • Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Rhonda Scott vs. The City of Beaumont, Case No. 0207024 hilih &Z Be y A s, Ma or G�f O�UMOry�.\1�it Tina Broussard, City Clerk S `lr i �� �P s •® 114 Minutes—June 15,2021 ABSTENTION AFFIDAVIT THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEFFERSOIN § I, Ct Of e �d as a member of the BeCA(A (Y1 D (CityCouncil, Commission, or Board) I ake [his affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: I, and/or a person or persons related to me, have a substantial interest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision of the (City Council, Commission, or Board)as those terms are defined in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, § 171.0022. The business entity is: + 36T . ins Gc&i u►l - E+?,M4/D pn jiu June ls'aW.l (Name) e,onSQn+ r`9Qn6[,'- 5g5o aAiale R6/ 5n4 y 27;7o-l� (Address) (- ("I," or name of relative and relationship) G IOY Q.l IU have/has a substantial interest in this business entity for the following reasons: (che k all of which are applicable.) Ownership of 10 percent or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity. Ownership of either 10 percent or more or$15,000 or more of the fair market value of the business entity. Funds received from the.business entity exceed 10 percent of(my, her, his) gross income for the previous year. Real property is involved, and (I, he, she) have an interest which is an equitable or legal ownership with a fair market value of at least$2,500. A relative of mine,within the first or second degree by blood or marriage, has a substantial interest in the business entity or property that would be affected by a decision of the public body of which I am a member. Upon filing of this affidavit with the City Clerk, I affirm that I will abstain from voting on any decision involving this business entity and from any f her participation on this matter whatsoever. Signed this the I rJ+k day of 120�J__ ci 'S re of laa 6+1 Counc�ltmevr�hQ�, �Ja,dr Title �I f BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared �OL y `D Y -Q,1 4 _ and on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the est of his/ er knowledge or belief. SWORN to and subscribed before me this the 15+k day of . 20 .. TINA GAIL BflOUS' " �- ? j ,�,QN taryTINA PA IL Stete of Tsxes Notary Public in and for the Sate of Texas Comm.Expires Ot-12.2021 °�:,?•a�`;``�` NaurV ID 11435119