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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2021 MIN BEAUMONT TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert"A.J."Turner Jr.,At-Large ROBIN MOUTON, MAYOR Randy Feldschau,At-Large Taylor Neild,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz,Ward II Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tem December 14, 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 December 14, 2021, 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 * Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda items 1-6 Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Carlton Sharp with Faith Christian Center 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 Samuel, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Turner, Feldschau and Neild. 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 the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 1-6 Aexis Miller 2328 Poplar St. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding the discussion item for a proposal from Bird Scooters to operate scooters within the city Ava Graves 1090 Roberts Ave. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item 6 on the agenda; to consider a resolution appointing Sharae Reed to the position of City Attorney effective January 10, 2022 Minutes—December 14,2021 Zulema Escobedo 3308 Medical Triangle Blvd. Port Arthur TX Spoke.regarding the discussion item to discuss various events held in the City of Beaumont and the possibility of adding new events, asked that the city consider adding Cinco De Mayo as a city event Mindy Escobedo 3853 Phelan Blvd. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding the discussion item to discuss various events held in the City of Beaumont and the possibility of adding new events, asked that the city consider adding Cinco De Mayo as a city event Christopher Jones 1045 Doucette Ave. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding items 3 and 4 on the agenda; 3) Consider authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Pro-Pipe, Inc., of Irvine, CA to clean, televise, and evaluate the City's sewer collection system to identify cost effective methods to rehabilitate defective manholes and mainlines; 4) Consider a resolution to reallocate funds from the Sewer Line Repair Program to the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation project within the 2019 CDBG Program Year Budget CONSENT AGENDA (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.) A. Approval of the December 7, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments — Resolution 21-326 Jon Reaud would be appointed as Chairman to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The term would commence December 14, 2021 and expire December 13, 2022. (Mayor Robin Mouton) M.S. Shawn Javed would be appointed as Vice Chairman to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The term would commence December 14, 2021 and expire December 13, 2022. (Mayor Robin Mouton) Latoya Young would be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The term would commence December 14, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. (Mayor Pro Tem Audwin Samuel) Catherine Campbell would be appointed as a Liaison to the Library Commission. The term would commence December 14, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. (Councilmember Albert "A.J." Turner) Dora Nisby would be appointed as Chairman to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The term would commence December 14, 2021 and expire December 13, 2022. (Mayor Robin Mouton) Minutes—December 14,2021 Pat Anderson would be appointed as Vice Chairman to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The term would commence December 14, 2021 and expire December 13, 2022. (Mayor Robin Mouton) C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an annual agreement with Capital Edge Advocacy, Inc. to provide services as the City of Beaumont's Washington Assistant-Resolution 21-327 D. Approve a proposal submitted by Associated Mechanical Services, Inc. to replace the air- cooled chiller unit at the Tyrrell Historical Library located at 695 Pearl Street-Resolution 21- 328 E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 6, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to Shaver Construction &Contracting Services, LLC d/b/a Silverback Services - Resolution 21-329 F. Approve the purchase of hardware and services for closed captioning of City Council meetings from Swagit Productions, LLC of Dallas - Resolution 21-330 G. Approve contracts to provide lubricants for use in City vehicles and equipment- Resolution 21-331 H. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 8 to the contract with McInnis Construction Inc. for the Tyrrell Park Visitor Center parking lot improvements - Resolution 21-332 I. Authorize the settlement of the claim of Charlotte Levine - Resolution 21-333 J. Authorize the settlement of the claim of Jessica Watts - Resolution 21-334 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED AGENDA 1. Consider amending Resolution No. 21-110 for the purchase of eight paratransit buses. On April 27,2021, Council approved Resolution No. 21-110 authorizing the purchase of eight CNG fueled paratransit buses, from Creative Bus Sales from Irving, for use by Beaumont Municipal Transit. Total purchase was to be$948,248.00, with an estimated six months for delivery. Due to manufacturer delays, it is unlikely the city will receive these until possibly 2023. The current fleet of paratransit buses are in extremely poor shape and are in need of replacement. Minutes—December 14,2021 The same manufacturer has a current option for 8 gasoline fueled buses at$108,380.00 per bus, for a total cost of$867,040.00. This will be a$81,208.00 total savings for the purchase. Estimated time for delivery on these would be 90 days from the receipt of purchase order. This purchase will be made utilizing the Texas Smart Buy purchasing contract. Texas Smart Buy is a state cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. Texas Smart Buy complies with FTA Procurement statues. Staff requests approval to proceed with the change. Funds will come from the Department of Transportation/Federal Transportation Administration Grant ($818,269.00) and Municipal Transit Fund- Matching funds ($48,771.00) Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel moved to ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 21-110 TO ALLOW FOR THE CANCELLATION OF THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT(8)CNG FUELED PARATRANSIT BUSES FOR USE BY BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL TRANSIT FROM CREATIVE BUS SALES,OF IRVING,TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF$946,248.00 THROUGH THE TEXAS SMART BUY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AND TO ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT(8)GASOLINE FUELED BUSES AT A COST OF$108,380.00 PER BUS, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $687,040.00, THROUGH THE TEXAS SMART BUY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-110-A 2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Legacy Community Development Corporation for HOME Investments Partnerships funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City of Beaumont receives an annual allocation of HOME Investments Partnerships funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Federal regulations require that a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the City's total HOME fund allocation be contracted to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's) for eligible CHDO activities. Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC), a certified CHDO, is seeking to stabilize neighborhoods by providing homeownership opportunities for low to moderate income families. Legacy proposes to utilize $360,282 (Entitlement funds) and $77,203 (CHDO Reserve funds)for acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of three homes to be sold to eligible low to moderate income families. In addition, Legacy is requesting $25,734 for operating funds. The funds will be used to cover the salaries for administrative staff.Any and all income received by Legacy for any properties must be used toward furthering the organization's affordable housing activities. Housing Division staff will be responsible for Minutes—December 14,2021 monitoring Legacy for HOME Program compliance. Funds will come from the 2021 HOME Program. Approval of resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LEGACY CDC) IN THE AMOUNTS OF $360,282.00 (ENTITLEMENT FUNDS) AND $77,203.00(CH DO RESERVE FUNDS)FOR THE ACQUISITION,REHABILITATION AND RESALE OF THREE (3) HOMES TO BE SOLD TO ELIGIBLE LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY CDC IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,734.00 FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES, WITH CONTRACTS TO BE FUNDED FROM THE 2021 HOME PROGRAM. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-335 3. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Pro-Pipe, Inc., of Irvine, CA to clean, televise, and evaluate the City's sewer collection system to identify cost effective methods to rehabilitate defective manholes and mainlines. The Sewer Evaluation Work Order Contract — Phase IV (REBID) will be used to clean, televise, and evaluate the City's sewer collection system to identify cost effective methods to rehabilitate defective manholes and mainlines. On December 2, 2021, one (1) bid was received for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate for the contract is$400,000.00. The bid total is indicated in the table below: Contractor Location Total Bid Amount Pro-Pipe, Inc. Irvine, CA $370,000.00 Based on a review of the bid and required documents received, the Water Utilities staff recommends awarding the project to Pro-Pipe, Inc., in the amount of$370,000.00. A total of 365 calendar days are allocated for completion of the project. Funds will come from the Capital Program — Sewer Main Rehabilitation. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO PRO-PIPE,INC.,OF IRVINE,CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF$370,000.00,FOR THE SEWER EVALUATION WORK ORDER CONTRACT-PHASE IV(REBID)PROJECT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PRO-PIPE, INC., OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. Minutes—December 14,2021 AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-336 4. Consider a resolution to reallocate funds from the Sewer Line Repair Program to the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation project within the 2019 CDBG Program Year Budget. City Council allocated $200,000 in the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for the rehabilitation of Salvation Army shelter housing at 1078 McFaddin. Due to the significant increase in construction costs, additional funds are needed to complete the project. The Administration is proposing to reallocate$100,000 from the Sewer Line Repair Program in the 2019 budget to complete the shelter project. Should eligible applicants for the Sewer Line Program come forward, funds would be available in the 2020 CDBG budget. Funds will come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds. Approve the resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT $100,000.00 IS HEREBY REALLOCATED FROM THE SEWER LINE REPAIR PROGRAM TO THE SALVATON ARMY HOMELESS SHELTER REHABILITATION PROJECT WITHIN THE 2019 CDBG PROGRAM YEAR BUDGET. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-337 5. Consider approving an amendment to the Industrial District Agreement with Coastal Caverns, I, LP. By Resolution No. 16-025 and on February 2, 2016, City Council approved an IDA with Costal Caverns, I, LP. By Resolution No. 17-159 and on August 1, 2017, City Council approved an amendment to an IDA with Coastal Caverns, I, LP for an expansion abatement agreement. Since that time, Coastal Caverns has requested an additional abatement for a potential expansion of the original abatement project known as Project Branch. The expansion of the project is estimated to bring another $106 million value for a total investment value up to $365 million. Phases I-II as previously approved by Council stated the following: Minutes—December 14,2021 Project Branch would include the addition of one or more caverns to store various fuels and products. It is estimated that this project will create 20-23 new full-time jobs. All new construction and equipment related to this project would receive an initial 4-year tax abatement at 100% for the first two years and 75% for the next two years. If it is verified that the project investment is over$150 million, then another 3-year abatement at 50%would be provided. In exchange for the tax abatements, the city will continue to bill the company for the existing facilities based on its value and receive such payment, but it would be agreed that the payment would be no less than $165,000 per year. Phases III-V as proposed would be as follows: All new construction and equipment related to this project will receive tax abatement in accordance with the attached table. Phase III construction should begin by December 31, 2024, or this abatement will be void. Phase IV construction should begin by December 31, 2025, or this abatement will be void as to Phase IV and Phase V. Phase V construction should begin by December 31, 2027, or this abatement will be void for Phase VA. A copy of the proposed IDA as amended. Revenue is accounted for in the General Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT (IDA)WITH COASTAL CAVERNS, I.L.P. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-338 DISCUSSION ITEMS * Review and discuss a proposal from Bird Scooters to operate within the city Mike Butler with Bird Scooters reviewed and discussed a proposal from Bird Scooters to operate within the City of Beaumont. Mr. Butler discussed why Bird Scooters is choosing to expand and that is to make cities more livable by reducing car usage, traffic, and carbon emissions. Bird Scooter is excited to be in a position where they can meet their company's mission and bring improbability to as many cities in the country as possible. Mr. Butler discussed what the cost would be to the city, he stated that Bird can launch and operate at no cost to the city. Each city that launches Bird will have a dedicated account manager who will be the cities main point of contact. The account manager will work with the city throughout the pre-launch and launch process to ensure a successful scooter program. The age limit is 18+ years old, the cost to rent a Bird scooter will cost the rider a $1.00 to unlock the scooter plus a per minute fee. Billing will be done through a Bird app with a credit or debit card. Bird also has discounted pricing programs available for frontline workers, active duty, and retired military personnel, low-income,veterans, senior citizens and non-profit groups. Minutes—December 14,2021 Bird scooters have a speed of up to 15mph, which aligns with the speed of a casual biker, Bird has the ability to create slow speed zones as well. There was discussion regarding: • Underage riding • Riding the scooters on the sidewalks • Safety • Where will the Birds be able to operate? • Where will the Birds need to be parked? • How Bird manages "clutter" or vehicles being left everywhere • How many scooters will Bird be operating in the city? • How does Bird source their local fleet managers? • Where are the Birds washed, charged, repaired, and stored? Review and discuss possible improvements at various city parks (Requested by Councilmembers Turner and Getz) Councilmember Turner spoke regarding the discussion during the vision workshop, he stated that in the workshop parks were identified, he thought it would be a good idea to discuss possibilities of what could be implemented at some of the parks and see if there are any ideas from the Council as well as the amount of money that would be budgeted in the Capital Program for the future. Councilmember Getz expressed concern that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members weren't invited to the meeting and thinks they should be a part of the worksession discussion, he's not opposed to Council discussing this item but would like for this worksession to be put back on the agenda in the near future and have the advisory board members present. Commented on the need for a dog park at Rogers Park and would like to see the dog park be a reality and how would it be paid for. Councilmember Turner suggested that each Councilmember look at what they would like in the parks identified in their Wards, a certain amount of money could be allocated to each park identified and inserted in the 2021-2023 Capital Program for the next fiscal year. It was also suggested to have the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board tour all parks and identify the needs and wants and maybe have a set number of at least ten (10) parks and then identify the dollar amount that would be needed to improve each of the ten (10) parks. * Review and discuss various events held in the City of Beaumont and the possibility of adding new events (Requested by Councilmembers Turner and Getz) Councilmember Turner asked that Emily Wheeler, Events Facility Director come forward and discuss the events that she's responsible for. Ms. Wheeler stated that the Events Facility oversees about 58 events that are city sponsored, some are events that they come up with throughout the year, the main ones that are in the Events Facility budget are events such as Mardi Gras, Fourth of July, Christmas Tree Lighting, Ocktoberfest and the Jazz and Blues Fest just to name a few. Ms. Wheeler also commented on the number of events that the city is doing that aren't City events. Councilmember Getz stated that there was a list being circulated regarding added events which citizens would like to see added such as Cinco De Mayo and a Cajun Fest, he also asked what department would those type of events be placed under? Ms. Wheeler stated that the events that would be added would be assigned to a Minutes—December 14,2021 department by the City Manager. There was discussion as to why Juneteenth is under Parks and Recreation versus Events Facility as Oktoberfest and other main events fall under Events Facility. Several Councilmembers would like to see Juneteenth moved under Events Facility, there was a consensus that Juneteenth would be placed under Events Facility rather than Parks and Recreation. * Review and discuss the city redistricting process and census information (Requested by Councilmembers Getz and Neild) Councilmember Getz stated that he's requesting a status report as to where the city is with redistricting and whether the city has received the census tract information for the various precincts. Councilmember Getz also stated that the County is finalizing some lines at the County level and believes that the city should have received the census information at this time. Chris Boones, Community Development Director stated that the census has released the redistricting data which includes the block and census track level. Councilmember Getz asked the question as to what the next step would be, would it be to hire a firm to start the process of redistricting. Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney stated that would be a Council decision, what has occurred in the past is that the city has hired a consultant who then hires a demographer, several maps will be prepared, and the Council will ultimately decide on one. Mr. Cooper suggested that the Council repeat the process and hire an outside consultant to handle the process as opposed to being done inhouse, Mr. Cooper also stated that Bojorquez Law Firm that handled the process back in 2010 has reached out to him to handle the redistricting process once again. COMMENTS Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Landry Rountree 1565 S. Major Dr. Beaumont TX Made comments about an attorney that he knows, commented on the holiday season, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, wished Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney a happy retirement and that he appreciates his service, also stated that he and his wife will be celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 18, 2021 Albert Eby 550 Milam Beaumont TX Stated that he's the General Manager of Beaumont Transit, made comments about some of the initiatives that are happening with Beaumont Transit, thanked Council for approving the new buses that the city will be getting, hopefully the new buses will be in service in the Spring of 2022, commented on the collective bargaining agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1031, stated that there's a very generous offer on the table at this time, made additional comments regarding the transit service Christopher Jones 1045 Doucette Ave. Beaumont TX Thanked Mayor, Council and staff for the clarification for the funding regarding items 3 and 4 on the agenda, especially pertaining to CDBG funds, thanked Councilmembers Getz, Turner and Neild for the discussion items on various city parks, stated that the play area in the Minutes—December 14,2021 Charlton Pollard park is a hazard, the playground equipment has been in that park since around 2003, asked that the equipment be replaced, congratulated Sharae Reed on being appointed to City Attorney, congratulated Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney on his retirement and thanked him for his service to the City Tone Ligon 4240 Inez Beaumont TX Presented Council with cookies and wanted to let them know how grateful she is to be appointed to two committees, asked that everyone have a happy holiday season, asked that everyone keep the citizens that have been affected by the hurricane in their prayers Nicholas Hunter 9155 Mapes St. Beaumont TX Thanked City Manager, Kyle Hayes and City Attorney, Tyrone Cooper for their service to the city, congratulated Sharae Reed on being appointed City Attorney, spoke on behalf of the citizens that live in the Amelia neighborhood, stated that the railroad needs to mow their property, it's overgrown and looks horrible, asked that the city enforce this with the railroad, also stated that 87% of the citizens want a dog park at Pearlstein Park and 27%wants a half- court basketball goal, thanked Council for all that they do Taylor Osbourn 2419 South St. Beaumont TX Spoke on behalf of her youngest child Carter Reece Osbourn, who was killed on May 8, 2021, in Tyrrell Park, stated that the three minutes that she's been given to speak will never be enough to address all of the concerns that she has with that day and what could have been done differently,.however, as adults we should hold ourselves to a higher standard when it comes to ensuring our children can live in a world where they are not only safe but welcome to enjoy their life, especially in a park in the grass the day before Mother's Day, the same park that once had a sign at the entrance banning all ATV's, however, someone was instructed to remove that sign, not only did they remove that sign but replaced it with a sign that was discontinued over four years ago, Kaboom, the owners of that sign doesn't endorse Tyrrell Park and their signage will not prevent someone from bringing an ATV into the park, stated she would love to know who removed the sign and who instructed the city worker to remove it and why replace it with an outdated sign, there was police presence at the park before their arrival and supposedly saw the ATV yet didn't enforce the city ordinance that's in place, each person that was in possession of an ATV in the park should have been fined, why weren't they, stated that she won't stop fighting for her son and other children, as well as the children that reside in this city, Ms. Osbourn provided the city a petition banning ATV's in public as well as other improvements that need to be made to increase the safety of all children, they are our future and it's up to everyone to ensure their safety Lance Gans 1107 McFaddin St. Beaumont TX Stated that he's speaking regarding an issue that he's spoke to Council about previously, he has a no trespassing warrant against him, he's been trying to speak with Mr. Eby who's the General Manager of Beaumont Transit but hasn't been able to, stated that he has recently gotten a job and he really needs to ride the bus to get to and from work, he's apologized for what has been done in the past, thanked everyone that has tried to help him and he appreciates it, asked Mr. Eby if he would give him a chance, he just wants to start riding the bus again Minutes—December 14,2021 David Pete 6355 Chinn Ln. Beaumont TX Commented on the Juneteenth event as well as other events within the City, stated that he did a request regarding the budget from Oktoberfest, the response that he received from the City stated they spent$25,000.00 on Oktoberfest, stated that this is an insult to every citizen within this city, stated that his concern regarding Juneteenth is that there isn't a budget for it, asked how much does the city needs to spend for Oktoberfest which is just a beer fest, Juneteenth doesn't even have a budget, this is an event that has history and Oktoberfest doesn't have history Charles Paul 5615 Phelps Rd. Beaumont TX Stated that he was glad to be in attendance to witness city government at work, he was invited by Councilmember Durio on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that a member of, stated that what he heard Councilmember Turner state regarding the parks is that if there was a certain amount of money set aside for each park with an amount of $100,000.00 for each park, stated that it's his understanding that Councilmember Turner was using the $100,000.00 as an estimated amount, each park will probably cost less than the amount given, it's just a starting point, asked that each Councilmember have an open ear to what he's saying and not to shut him down, stated that he thinks Juneteenth should be under the Events Facility Department and that this city needs to be united, it's always been them against us, Juneteenth and Cinco De Mayo are national events, asked that the Council build up the city, televise all the events on our major channels, stated to Councilmember Turner that he likes what he had to say Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comment on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER DURIO - THANKED MR. CHARLES PAUL FOR HIS COMMENTS, HE APPOINTED HIM TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, MR. PAUL IS HIS NEIGHBOR AND A RETIRED FIREFIGHTER AS WELL AS A GOOD FRIEND,ALSO STATED THAT HE'S HEARD TWO CITIZENS ON TONIGHT THAT REFERRED TO THEMSELVES AS A LOWLY CITIZEN, WANTED TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A LOWLY CITIZEN, THE COUNCIL IS THERE FOR THE CITIZENS AND THEY ARE ALL IN IT TOGETHER, STATED THAT EACH CITIZEN IS VERY IMPORTANT,WISHED EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- ASKED THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR,BART BARTKOWIAK IF THERE WAS A REPORT ABOUT AN OBNOXIOUS SMELL THAT MAY HAVE EMANATED FROM THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN NEDERLAND, THANKED THE CITIZENS THAT SERVE ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR ATTENDING THE MEETING, APPRECIATES ALL OF THEM FOR BEING IN ATTENDANCE, CONGRATULATED HIS WIFE ALLISON GETZ ON BEING PRESIDENT ELECT FOR SOME OTHER PLACE Minutes—December 14,2021 COUNCILMEMBER TURNER- ASKED FOR AN EMAIL UPDATE ON WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE AMELIA NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY REPAIRS THAT ARE BEING DONE, STATED THAT THINGS THAT HE ASK ABOUT OR SUGGESTIONS THAT HE MAKES ARE BECAUSE CITIZENS ARE COMING TO HIM AND ASKING HIM AND HE PRESENTS THEM TO THE CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL, IF CITIZENS ASK HIM TO BRING SOMETHING TO COUNCIL OR ASK HIM TO GET SOMETHING DONE THEN THAT'S WHAT HE'S GOING TO DO AND HE WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO, IT'S ALRIGHT TO DO THINGS OUTSIDE OF WHAT'S NORMALLY DONE, STATED THAT HE'S THANKFUL TO THE CITIZENS THAT PUT HIM IN HIS SEAT AND HE'S SIMPLY DOING HIS JOB, THANKED EVERYONE FOR ATTENDING THE MEETING COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - THANKED TONE LIGON FOR THE COOKIES AND HER KIND AND GRACIOUS WORDS MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL- NONE COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - ASKED THAT THE CITY MANAGER RESPOND TO THE COMMENTS THAT WERE MADE BY DAVID PETE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR MOUTON - GAVE HEARTFELT PRAYERS FOR THE CITIZENS THAT LIVE IN MAYFIELD, KENTUCKY, REGARDING THE DEVASTATION THAT THEY ARE EXPERIENCING, THANKED TONE LIGON FOR THE WONDERFUL COOKIES, COMMENTED ON WHETHER COUNCIL WILL HAVE A MEETING IN THE COMING WEEKS, ASKED THAT CITIZENS PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE TO SEE WHEN THE NEXT MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE, WISHED EVERYONE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON Mayor Mouton read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of Public and Councilmember Comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Recessed at 5:20 p.m. * Consider matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code to wit: specifically; Sharae Reed, First Assistant City Attorney Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Claim of ExxonMobil Corporation - Storm Sewer Claim of Luke and Ashley Montalbano Minutes—December 14,2021 Council reconvened at 6:11 p.m. 6. Consider a resolution appointing Sharae Reed to the position of City Attorney effective January 10, 2022. Article XI I, Section 1, of the City Charter defines the requirements of the City Council regarding the appointment of the City Attorney and spells out the duties of the position. Ms. Reed is currently the First Assistant City Attorney and has worked in the City Attorney's office since January 10, 2011. Funds are available in the General Fund to pay the salary and benefits for this position. Approval of Resolution. Councilmember Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF SHARAE REED AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY APPROVED AND HER SALARY IS ESTABLISHED AT$14,583.34 PER MONTH,WITH A CAR ALLOWANCE OF$300.00 PER MONTH,AN ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE OF$100.00 PER MONTH AND AN ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION OF $19,500.00 TO THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT AS ESTABLISHED BY POLICY AND BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-339 Wit e being no further business, Council adjourned at 6:13 p.m. .;04.61 Ro Mouton, Kayor t� 00• 11tic\s te 2Mfirwocvid tgovi Tina Broussard, City Clerk h%"Ntegorg" Minutes—December 14,2021