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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/2021 MIN BEAUM © NT T E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert"A.J."Turner Jr.,At-Large ROBIN MOUTON, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, Mayor Pro Tern Taylor Neild,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz,Ward II Audwin Samuel,Ward III JULY 13, 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 July 13, 2021, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to considerthe following: OPENING Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Presentation and Recognition Public Comment: Persons may speak on items 1-13 Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Dwight Benoit with Magnolia Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Mouton led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Mouton, Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Turner and Neild. Absent: Councilmember Samuel. Also, present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager, Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions None Public Comment: Persons may speak on items 1-13 None CONSENTAGENDA (Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non-controversial. 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 29, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled Bethany O. Spell vs. The City of Beaumont; Case No. B-0205591-Resolution 21-157 Minutes—July 13,2021 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Solid Bridge Construction, LLC for the Cattail Marsh Wetlands Repair Project - Resolution 21-158 4. Authorize the execution of a License to Encroach Agreement with Jose Alberto and Flordeliz Martinez located at 3015 Blackmon Lane - Resolution 21-159 5. Approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with SirsiDynix of Lehi, UT for use in the Libraries - Resolution 21-160 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 6. Conduct an election for Mayor Pro Tampere. According to the City Charter, "the City Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term." The Mayor Pro Tempera shall perform the duties of the Mayor in case of the absence or inability of the Mayorto perform the duties of the office, and, if a vacancy occurs, shall become Mayor for the unexpired term. Mayor Pro Tem Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL BE ELECTED MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR A ONE(1)YEAR TERM. Councilmember Durlo seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, TURNER AND NEILD NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER GETZ MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-161 7. Consider authorizing a one-time payment to all full-time civilian employees and appointed officials in an amount equal to 2% of their base wages. On June 29, 2021, a discussion was held with City Council to discuss the details of a one- time payment to all full-time civilian employees (including Appointed Officials) in an amount equal to 2% of their base wages. Employees on the payroll will receive the payment. Employees making less than $50,000 per year in base wages will receive $1,000 less applicable payroll taxes, pension contributions and other related deductions. Civilian employees last received a 3% increase in October of 2019. Presently, there are Minutes—July 13.2021 approximately 770 full-time civilian employees that would receive this payment. Of that amount, approximately 558 of those civilian employees earn less than $50,000 per year. Sworn police and firefighters receive increases in accordance with their collective bargaining agreements. Funds will come from the following funds: General Fund $790,000 Water/Sewer Fund $180,000 Solid Waste Fund $82,000 Hotel Tax Fund $18,000 Fleet Fund $42,000 Approval of the resolution. COuncllmember Durlo moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT A ONE-TIME PAYMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL FULL-TIME CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 3%OF THEIR BASE WAGES AND THAT FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES MAKING LESS THAN $60,000.00 PER YEAR IN BASE WAGES WILL RECEIVE A ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF $1,000.00 LESS ALL APPLICABLE PAYROLL TAXES, PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED DEDUCTIONS. With there being no second the motion failed. COuncllmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THATAONE-TIME PAYMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL FULL-TIME CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 2% OF THEIR BASE WAGES AND THAT FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES MAKING LESS THAN $50,000.00 PER YEAR IN BASE WAGES WILL RECEIVE A ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF$1,000.00 LESS ALL APPLICABLE PAYROLL TAXES, PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED DEDUCTIONS. COuncllmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,TURNER,FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER GETZ MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-162 8. Consider a resolution to direct the designated officer to calculate the voter-approval tax rate in the manner provided for a special taxing unit. As discussed in a budget workshop on June 23, 2020, Senate Bill 2 changed the property tax rate setting process. Under the old law, you calculated an effective rate (tax rate which would generate the same amount of revenue as the prior year on the same property) and a roll-back rate (effective rate plus 8%). Setting a tax rate above the roll-back rate would allow the citizens to petition for an election on the tax rate. Under the new law, the effective rate is known as the "no new revenue rate' and the roll-back rate is known as the "voter-approval rate." Now, the voter-approval rate can only be 3.5% above the no new revenue rate without triggering an automatic election on the November uniform election date. If the tax rate Minutes-July 13,2021 triggers an automatic election, one that exceeds the 3.5 % voter-approval rate, then the deadline to adopt the budget and tax rate would be the first week in August 2021 (78 days before the election). Senate Bill 2 has since been replaced by SB 1438 which contains a disaster provision that permits a city to direct a designated officer or employee to calculate the voter-approval rate using 8% rather than 3.5% if any part of the city is located in a disaster area during the current tax year and providing that a taxpayer has file fora property tax relief exemption due to damage from the disaster. This provision precludes any mandatory election and allows a city to calculate the tax rate as if theywere a special taxing unit. By opting into this provision, the date to adopt the budget and tax rate are not dependent upon the uniform election date and can go back to normal schedules. Having the additional time to evaluate the effects of the winter storm on the City's finances will give us the ability to make more accurate projections of revenues and expenditures which will determine beginning fund balances for next year's budget.Also, opting into this provision will give the council the flexibility of setting a tax rate up to 8% above the no new revenue rate. In February of 2021, a disaster declaration was proclaimed for the entire state of Texas declaring that the Texas Winter Storm constituted a major disaster declaration. As a result of the disaster declaration, staff recommends that the city opt into the disaster provision of Senate Bill 1438. Approval of the resolution. COuncllmember Nelld moved to ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO CALCULATE THE VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR A SPECIAL TAXING UNIT BY USING AN 6% THRESHOLD FOR NEW REVENUE INSTEAD OF 3.5% AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 26.O4(C-1) DUE TO THE GOVERNOR'S STATE-WIDE DECLARATION OF DISASTER IN RESPONSE TO THE 2021 TEXAS WINTER STORM;AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. COuncilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ,TURNER,FELDSCHAUAND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-163 9. Consider approving a proposal submitted by Marsh Waterproofing, Inc. for the restoration and tuck-pointing of the Jefferson Theater south side brick masonry facade. Pricing was obtained from Construction Managers of Southeast Texas, LLC utilizing the TIPS Contract #200201 procurement process. TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) provides municipalities with the means to purchase construction services at competitive prices contracted under the procurement statues of the State of Texas. The cost to replace the entire built-up roof system, wood deck repairs and replacement of siding removed due to asbestos containing materials, including the proposed scope of work listed on the Minutes—July 13,2021 contractor's proposal, will be $200,675.00. The Fleet Fire Maintenance Facility was originally constructed in 1972. The existing roof system has reached the end of its useful life expectancy and is experiencing multiple leak issues. As a result of the roof leaks, areas of the existing wood decking are deteriorating and in need of repairs. This project is necessary to protect the structural integrity of the facility and ensure that the facility can serve the City's needs for several more years. To ensure that the Fire Department fleet of vehicles are maintained and ready when needed, this facility is a critical component to the City's Fire Department. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. COuncllmember Nelld moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FROM CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS,LLC.,OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS,FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF SYSTEM AT THE FLEET FIRE MAINTENANCE SHOP LOCATED AT 1125 ARCHIE STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,675.00,THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM(TIPS)COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Curio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ,TURNER,FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-164 10. Consider approving a proposal submitted by Marsh Waterproofing, Inc. for the restoration and tuck-pointing of the Jefferson Theater south side brick masonry facade. Pricing was obtained from Marsh Waterproofing Inc. utilizing the current Maintenance Contract between Marsh Waterproofing and the City of Beaumont. The Repair and Maintenance Contract allows Marsh Waterproofing, Inc., at the request of the Facilities Maintenance Department, to perform maintenance and repair to City owned facilities on a time and material basis as set forth in the Maintenance Contract. The Repair and Maintenance Contract was approved by the City Council on December 17, 2019, by Resolution No. 19-291. The cost for the restoration and tuck-pointing of the south wall, including the proposed scope of work listed on the contractor's proposal, will be a not to exceed amount of $74,000.00. The south wall of the Jefferson Theater is experiencing water intrusion through the exterior masonry facade. The continual intrusion of moisture through the masonry wall will cause further deterioration of the mortarjoints and can result in the failure of the structural integrity of the solid masonry wall. This project would be a continuation of the City's effort to ensure that the Theater's structural integrity and the interior components are protected. The current east side masonry restoration project is being performed by Marsh Waterproofing, Inc. and Facilities Maintenance recommends utilizing the services of Marsh Waterproofing, Inc. on the south wall to ensure that the same quality of work is continued on the south wall and the Minutes—July 13,2021 visual aspect of the two walls appear the same. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY MARSH WATERPROOFING, INC., OF VIDOR, TEXAS, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $74,000.00 FOR THE RESTORATION AND TUCK-POINTING OF THE JEFFERSON THEATRE SOUTH SIDE BRICK MASONRY FACADE LOCATED AT 345 FANNIN STREET BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ,TURNER,FELDSCHAUAND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-165 11. Consider approving a six-month contract for the purchase of sodium hydroxide for use by the Water Utilities Department. Sodium hydroxide is used to purify the City's water supply. The Water Utilities Department expects to purchase approximately five hundred thirty-two (532) dry tons of this material during the term of this contract. Formal bids were requested from nine vendors four responded. DXI Industries, Inc. of Houston responded with a qualified bid of$558.42 per ton and a total estimated amount of $297,079.44. This represents a$130/ton or thirty percent(30%) increase in the price of this material over last contract. The increase is market wide from the manufacturers due to effects from COVID 19 and shortfalls in production due to key plant shutdowns for maintenance. Specifications allow for a six-month contract with the option of two renewals of six-month terms at the same pricing as the awarded contract. DXI Industries, Inc., has previously held this contract. There are no local vendors of this commodity. Funds will come from the Water Utilities Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY DXI INDUSTRIES,INC.,OF HOUSTON,TEXAS,FORA SIX(6)MONTH CONTRACT,WITH THE OPTION OF TWO (2) RENEWALS OF SIX(6) MONTH TERMS AT THE SAME PRICING AS THE AWARDED CONTRACT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE IN THE UNIT PRICES AS WELL AS AN ESTIMATED TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF $297,079.44 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DXI INDUSTRIES,INC., OF HOUSTON,TEXAS. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. Minutes—July 13,2021 AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ,TURNER,FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-166 12. Consider approving a depository agreement with Allegiance Bank. The current depository agreement with Wells Fargo Bank expires on September 30, 2021, and all options to renew have been exhausted. In accordance with the requirements setforth in Chapter 105 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City has undergone the process of Bank Depository Service Request for Applications (RFA), including the preparation of the RFA, responding to questions, analyzing the responses, and making a recommendation as to the best value for the City. As required, notice for applications were published in a local paper and RFA's were sent to fourteen (14) local banks and only two RFA's were received: Allegiance Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. After analyzing the responses, Allegiance Bank was determined to be the best value to the City, both responding banks exhibit the financial strength required to serve the City, but Allegiance Bank excels in the areas of fee structure, interest earnings and services provided. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Nelld moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE PROPOSAL OF ALLEGIANCE BANK FOR BANKING SERVICES IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A DEPOSITORY AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGIANCE BANK FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,2021,TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2023,THE CONTRACT MAY BE RENEWED FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS BY MUTUAL CONSENT OF BOTH PARTIES. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ,TURNER,FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-167 13. Consider authorizing the purchase of a replacement generator for the Loeb water well site. In 2017, the back-up power generator located at the City's Loeb water well site in Lumberton was destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Harvey and is in need of replacement to insure a continuous power supply during operations. Pricing for a replacement 1250 KW diesel generator was obtained from Mustang Cat of Houston who is a sole source provider of the replacement generator with a total cost of Minutes—July 13,2021 $464,990. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $399,060.00, Harvey Recovery Fund in the amount of$65,930.00. Approval of the resolution. COuncilmernber Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT 1250 KW DIESEL GENERATOR SET FOR USE BY THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AT THE LOEB WATER WELL SITE FROM MUSTANG CAT,OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $464,990.00. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,COUNCILMEMBERS CURIO,GETZ,TURNER FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-168 PUBLIC HEARING * Receive comments on the proposal to establish the Arbor Reinvestment Zone Public Hearing Open: 2:31 p.m. Ariana Akbari 108 1S1 Ave. Nederland TX Stated that she understands that the city is in the early stages of discussing this project but wanted more clarification as to what is a reinvestment zone and what is renewable gas, stated that to her knowledge there's no such thing as renewable gas, also wanted to know how many reinvestment zones are there in Beaumont Biguita Hernandez-Smith 1080 Shakespeare Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council as to how important it is for citizens to have a seat at the negotiation table as Beaumont, Texas and not be cornered because Baton Rouge, LA has a better tax abatements than Beaumont, this is where Beaumont should be able to tout our city and understand the advancement of the school district and understand the location and to understand all that the efforts that the city offers in order to be at the negotiation table and win, often times organizations will give a number of jobs and if they can actually handle the amount of jobs, the city should ask this organization before going into this agreement about training for those jobs that will become available Christopher Jones 1045 Doucette Ave. Beaumont TX Asked where this Reinvestment Zone will be and will this zone be in collaboration with the existing Empowerment Zones that are spaced out through the city and how will they work together Public Hearing Close: 2:44 p.m. Minutes—July 13,2021 14. Consider approving an ordinance establishing the Arbor Reinvestment Zone for the purpose of offering economic incentives. Under Texas law, cities are allowed to offer a variety of economic development incentives in order to attract new development as well as encourage the expansion and upgrading of existing industries. One important incentive that a city can offer is a tax abatement under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code which allows for abatement of taxes in exchange for substantial capital investment and job creation. Cities wanting to offer tax abatements must do so in accordance with an adopted Tax Abatement Policy and the abatement must occur within an established Reinvestment or Enterprise Zone. The City's Tax Abatement Policy was last approved in August 2020. Arbor Renewable Gas recently approached the City, seeking incentives for a potential four (4) phase investment totaling $1.15 billion in the creation and maintenance of their facility. The initial investment is estimated to be$325 million while creating 20 permanent employees and approximately 300 construction jobs. With key infrastructure and productdemand along the Gulf Coast, the company could build an additional three (3) units at the same site, for approximately$275 million investment each,with an additional 12 permanent employees at each of the three (3) units. In regard to the successive investments, this project could be a total estimated investment of $1.15 billion. In order to consider this abatement at a future meeting, the Administration is proposing the establishment of the Arbor Reinvestment Zone forthe purpose of commercial and industrial tax abatements. The boundaries of the proposed Zone are attached and, in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Tax Code, the designation of this area will likely result in the retention or expansion of primary employment and major investment. Once the Zone has been established, any abatement requests would be presented to City Council for consideration. All area taxing entities have been notified of the proposal to designate this zone. Council to conduct the Public Hearing and approve the Ordinance. Councllmember Nelld moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN AREA AS THE ARBOR REINVESTMENT ZONE PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT(TEXAS TAX CODE, CHAPTER 312); PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 21-042 COMMENTS Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Minutes—July 13,2021 Isaac Jefferson 4785 Lufkin St. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding his sewer, stated that he's lived at his address for thirty seven years, but dealing with this problem over twenty years, stated when there's a heavy rain his toilets won't flush, he's called 311 and asked that they dispatch a truck, staff did come to see what the problem was, it seems that they thought they fixed the problem but what they did hasn't worked, stated that it seems like a simple problem to be fixed but apparently it's not, asked that the city fix the problem and they won't have to hear from him anymore James Richard 2784 Delaware St. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding the issues with the water, can't understand whythe city can'tjust fix the entire system and they won't have to hear from the citizens, also commented on the low water pressure Willie Carrierre 4240 Inez St. Beaumont TX Congratulated all those that won the election, also wanted to put a face with a name and to introduce himself to his newly elected Councilmember Durio Brian Nepveux 6955 Shanahan Dr. Beaumont TX Commented on item #8 that was discussed earlier in the meeting, stated that the manager commented on annexing some of the refineries that are outside of the city limits, wanted to know if its possible that the city could get the tax rate at 100% and they pay their fair share as residents do Christopher Matthews 3875 N. Major Dr. Beaumont TX Congratulated Mayor Mouton on being elected Mayor, commented on the Local 5 Union and a wage survey, stated that he was looking at bidding on a parking lot in Port Arthur and not in Beaumont, has been looking at the wage difference for cement finishers and brick layers, wanted to see if the city could request labor wages forthose positions from the Department of Labor Christopher Jones 1045 Doucette Ave. Beaumont TX Congratulated the newly elected officials and congratulated Mayor Mouton as well, stated that he brings greetings from the Charlton Pollard Historical Neighborhood Association, thanked Councilmember Feldschau for reaching out and helping during the time of the flood, stated to the Mayor that the association has reached out to her on several occasions and appreciates the well responses from her and looks forward to working with her as the newly elected Mayor, thanked Councilmember Samuel as the longest serving Councilmember representing the historical Ward III, thanked Councilmember Turner and looks forward to working with him on the ideas that he brings to Council, stated that the associations is trying to locate a permanent location to meet and will let Council know when they will resume their meetings Minutes—July 13,2021 Biguita Hernandez-Smith 1080 Shakespeare Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Agenda Item #7, stated that she highly recommend performance evaluations, stated that by no means is she discounting the city's workforce, however, when dealing with human individuals and human individuals must be managed and the city must evaluate them, it gives them an incentive to be excellent and be their very best and as leaders and managers have the responsibility to lead employees to their capabilities and potential and believes that performance evaluations do just that, also commented on the concern for employees that make under$50,000.00,thinks that a salary comparability study needs to be done to see what cities with Beaumont's population are paying their employees to make sure that the city is competitive in the market place and giving the right salary to the employees Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COLINCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER DURIO - STATED THAT HE LIVES OUT IN THE TYRRELL PARK AREAAND WANTED TO WARN ALL OF HIS NEIGHBORS THAT WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEKS FOUR ALLIGATORS WERE PICKED UP AND ONE OF THEM WAS IN HIS YARD, ASKED THAT EVERYONE BE AWARE AND IF ONE IS SPOTTED TO PLEASE CALL 311 OR ANIMAL CONTROL SO THEY CAN COME OUT AND TO PLEASE DON'T APPROACH ANY ALLIGATOR COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- COMMENTED ON EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE ON MONDAY NIGHT THE BEAUMONT CHAMPIONS FUNCTION AS WELL AS TWO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS IN WARD II, THE MEADOWS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MET AT 6:30 P.M, BEAUMONT ANIMAL CONTROL WAS THE GUEST SPEAKER, THE CALDWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MET AND ELECTED A NEW PRESIDENT, ANNOUNCED THE TOWN HALL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M., REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 MAIN ST., AT THE EVENT CENTRE,ENCOURAGED CITIZENS TO COME OUT AND LET THEIR VOICES BE HEARD COUNCILMEMBER TURNER- THANKED THE CITY OF BEAUMONT STAFF FOR THE BEAULYMPICS EVENT THAT WILL TAKE PLACE THIS SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2021, AT THE EVENT CENTRE, ANNOUNCED ON JULY14, 2021, THERE WILL BE AN EVENT CALLED "KNOW YOUR COUNTY COURTHOUSE",IF ANY KIDS WOULD LIKE TO BE A PART OF THIS THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER AND THE EVENT IS FREE, ALSO ON JULY 18, 2021, NFL P.J. LOCKE WILL BE HOLDING A FREE FOOTBALL CAMP, STATED THAT PARENTS CAN EMAIL HIM OR INBOX HIM AND HE WILL PROVIDE THEM WITH THE LINK TO REGISTER,ON JULY 25,2021.THERE WILL BE A "KNOW YOUR WORTH" BRUNCH FOR TEENS AT NICHOLAS ACADEMY, IT WILL BE FREE AND HOSTED BY HIMSELF AND HIS WIFE ASHLEY, ON JULY 29, 2021, NBA Minutes—July 13,2021 PLAYER KENDRICKS PERKINS WILL BE HOSTING A BASKETBALL CAMP AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, THANKED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS FOR ALL THAT THEY DO IN THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - NONE MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL- ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER NEILD- NONE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR MOUTON - THANKED STAFF FOR THE WONDERFUL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, STATED THAT SHE ATTENDED AND GAVE THE WELCOME FOR THE SYMPHONY, THEY DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE DUMOS, SPIVEY AND JONES FAMILIES, ANNOUNCED THAT THE BEAULYMPICS WAS CANCELLED ON LAST WEEKEND DUE TO THE WEATHER AND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND JULY 17,2021, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO GET OUT AND ATTEND, ALSO COMMENTED ON THE 2% BONUS THAT WAS APPROVED FOR THE CITY EMPLOYEES DUE TO THEIR NOT RECEIVING AN INCREASE SINCE 2019 AND COUNCIL WAS HAPPY TO APPROVE THE BONUS,THEY ALL WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE GIVEN THE 3% AS COUNCILMEMBER DURIO HAD REQUESTED BUT WITH THE BUDGET PENDING, THINKS THAT IT WAS SMART FOR THE COUNCIL TO WAIT TO SEE HOW THE BUDGET WILL LOOK, COUNCIL DOES WANT TO COMPENSATE THE EMPLOYEES W HO ARE OUT THERE MAINTAINING A LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE TO ALL OF THE CITIZENS, MADE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING EMPLOYEE SALARIES AS WELL AS THE APPOINTED OFFICIALS THAT WORK DIRECTLY FOR COUNCIL,STATED THAT THE NEW CLOSING TAG WILL BE "BUILDING A BETTER BEAUMONT"AND HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE TOWN HALL MEETING TONIGHT AT 6:00 P.M., AT THE EVENT CENTRE' Withth being no clos I ession, Council adjourned at 3:17 p.m. Ro - Mouton, M or 61 7"Wok Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes—July 13,2021 A i:,STENTION AFFI AVIT THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § • ►, Y r ` i kQ, ge;i-z , as a member of the Lie cwt ni 0 A+ (city Council, Commission, or Board) make this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: I, and/or a person or persons related to me, have a substantial intprest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision of the 73.e ,U&rnba (City Council, Commission, or Board) as those terms are defined in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, § 171.002. 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