HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEB 20 2024 MINT E X A S
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
COUNCIL MEETING
Albert "A.J." Turner, Mayor Pro Tem. ROY WEST, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, At -Large
Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward 11
Audwin Samuel, Ward III FEBRUARY 20, 2024 Chris Durio, Ward IV
Tina Broussard, City Clerk Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager Sharae Reed, City Attorney
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 February 20, 2024, 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 — Communication Update
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda items 1-10
and Items 12 & 13, (or any other topic). Item 11 has already been heard in a Public Hearing
therefore, citizens can't speak on the item.
Mayor West called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Reverend Torey Doucette with New Birth Community Church gave the invocation. Mayor West led
the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor West, Mayor Pro Tern Turner, Councilmembers Durio, Getz
(arrived at 1:41 p.m.), Feldschau and Samuel. Absent: Councilmember Neild. Also, present were
Kenneth R, Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition
"National Leadership Day" — February 20, 2024 -- Proclamation read by Tina Broussard,
City Clerk; accepted by Angeliqueca Avery, Coordinator of SETX Trust Based Relational
Intervention (TBRI)
"Mural Fest" — March 2-3, 2024 — Proclamation read by Tina Broussard, City Clerk;
accepted by Min Dai and Christina Lokey
Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-10 and
Items 12&13. (or any other topic). Item 11 has already been heard in a Public Hearing therefore,
citizens can't speak on the item. (Public comments can be heard or seen at the City of
Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov)
William Johnson 1045 Madison Beaumont TX
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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. Council to consider approving the February 6, 2024, City Council minutes.
B. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Jose Sandoval —
Resolution 24-045
C. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the limited and temporary use of golf carts on city
streets from March 2, 2024, through, March 3, 2024, in conjunction with the Beaumont Mural
Festival — Resolution 24-046
D. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary,
specifically including a contract, in order for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force (City
of Beaumont) to transfer a vehicle title to the City of Port Arthur Police Department --
Resolution 24-047
E. Council to consider an amendment to Resolution 24-033 appointing Dr. Danny Hurych to the
Animal Care Advisory Committee — Resolution 24-033-A
Councilmember Getz moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GE=TZ,
FErLDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
REGULAR AGENDA
Council to consider approving an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. of Richardson, TX to
develop a Master Plan for the City's Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces.
The city requested proposals from qualified Consultants 1 Firms to create a master plan for
the City's parks, recreational areas, and open spaces. The plan will serve as a guide for
redevelopment of existing parks, programs, and park amenities within the City's Parks
System, as well as being a guide for the future development of City Parks.
One of the City's strategic Plan's Five -Year Goals for 2023 — 2028 is to be "a great place to
live," and having a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for Beaumont, and one
that is implementable, will allow the city to be able to solidify the City's and community's
aspiration of truly being a great place to live. This will be Beaumont's first -ever Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.
Two hundred seventy (270) invitations were sent out as well as advertising on the City's
website and in local newspapers. Seven (7) proposals were submitted. A committee of four
(4) was selected to review the responses. Halff Associates, Inc, of Richardson, TX received
the highest ranking.
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The proposed fee of $175,000 includes: public outreach and engagement of the community
through focus group listening sessions, open house events, a community -wide survey,
meetings with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, and social medialwebsite
outreach to generate community engagement interest. Part of the scope of services included
in the RFP for the creation of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, the
selected firm will also provide to the City a proposed city ordinance establishing parkland
dedication and development requirements and establishing fees in lieu Of land. This will be
the City's first ordinance of this kind, and developing such an ordinance related to parkland
dedication is a follow-up to last year's discussion during one of the budget work sessions with
the Council on other revenue options for the city.
The City's two Assistant City Managers, the Parks & Greenspace Director, and the
Recreation Director will serve on the internal staff committee. This comprehensive master
plan project is scheduled for completion in approximately 12 months. Upon completion a
presentation will be given to the City Council. Funding for the cost of this Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space Master Plan was approved, and is available, in this fiscal year's budget.
Evaluation results are attached.
Funds will come from the General Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Mayor Pro Tern Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC,, OF RICHARDSON,
TEXAS, IN A PROPOSED FEE AMOUNT OF $175,000.00 TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY'S
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GET,Z,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-048
2. Council to consider a resolution approving an annual contract for Machine Shop and Repair
Services with Pemsco Pumps of Rose City for use by the Water Utilities Department.
The Water Utilities Department utilizes contractors to perform machining and repair work to
pumps and motors within the City's water and sewer system. Formal bids were requested
from five (5) vendors; one responded. Pemsco Pumps responded with a total estimated
annual bid of $90,625, this represents a $36,812.50 or 68.41 % increase Over the last
contract. Specifications allow for an annual contract with the option of two (2) renewals of
one (1) year terms at the same pricing as the awarded contract. Pemsco Pumps has a
current contract.
Funds will come from the Water Utilities Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
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Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
PEMSCO PUMPS, OF ROSE CITY, TEXAS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF 90,625.00 FOR THE REPAIR
WORK OF PUMPS AND MOTORS WITHIN THE CITY's WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM BE ACCEPTED BY THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-049
3. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks to Install One New Picnic Pavilion al
Rogers Park.
Pricing was obtained from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, utilizing Buy
Board Texas Contract #679-22 procurement process. Buy Board Texas Contract provides
municipalities with the means to purchase construction services at competitive prices
contracted under the procurement statues of the State of Texas. The proposed scope of work
shall consist of the furnishing and installation of one new 44' x 30' hip style picnic pavilion
constructed Of galvanized steel framing with colored metal roof panels, associated concrete
support piers, a 5" thick concrete pad under the entire structure, and the furnishing of the
performance and payment bonds. The cost to furnish and install the proposed pavilion is
$153,854.48. Funds are available in the Capital Reserve Fund. The installation of a new
picnic pavilion within Rogers Park is part of the Strategic Plan recommended by the City
Administration and approved by City Council.
Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund,
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS
AND WATER PARKS OF SPRING, TEXAS, THROUGH THE BUYBOARD TEXAS CONTRACT #679-221N THE
AMOUNT OF $153,854.48 TO INSTALL ONE (1) NEW PICNIC PAVILION AT ROGERS PARK.
Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMIMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-050
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4. Council to consider a resolution approving the addition of an Axon module from Axon
Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ for use by the Police department.
Respond+ is a module of the Axon system that police use for in -car video and body cameras,
among other things. Respond+ will improve officer safety measures by providing real-time,
live streaming and GPS tracking Of body cameras for Police command and the Real Time
Crime Center. The in -car systems already utilize this technology. This purchase will add the
same technology to the body cameras.
The total cost will be $53,944.46 for the first year and will add $53,944.47 for each year of
the following three years of the current Axon contract.
Pricing was obtained through Buy Board. Buy Board is a buying contract that allows
government entities to make purchases that have already been contracted under the
procurement statutes of the State of Texas.
Funds will come from the Capital Reserve.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND
HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AXON MODULE FROM AXON ENTERPRISE,
INC., OF SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$53,944.46 FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND AN ADDITIONAL $53,944.46 FOR EACH YEAR OF THE
REMAINING THREE (3) YEAR AXON CONTRACT. Mayor Pro Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUiEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-051
5. Council to consider a Resolution supporting KCG Development, a proposed Housing Tax
Credit (HTC) project located at415 S. 11th Street, acknowledging that Beaumont has more
than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits, affirming that the
proposed project affirmatively furthers fair housing, and offering expressed support for the
project and a commitment of funding in the form of a fee waiver not to exceed $500.
KCG Development of Indianapolis, IN is proposing to apply to the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for funding to develop Prado Place, a proposed
sixty-nine (69) unit housing development, located at 415 S. 11th Street in Beaumont.
Currently, Beaumont has more than twice the state average of housing units supported by
Tax Credits or private activity bonds per capita. As such, additional subsidized units cannot
be considered for this development by TDHCA unless the City acknowledges that Beaumont
has more than twice the state average of subsidized housing units per capita and offers
support for the project. In addition, for the project to be considered, the City would also need
to acknowledge that the project is located in a census tract that has more than twenty (20)
percent Housing Tax Credit units per total household. In addition, applications that receive a
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Commitment of Development Funding in the amount of at least $500 in the form of a fee
waiver will receive additional consideration by TDHCA.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, ACTING
THROUGH ITS GOVERNING BODY, HEREBY CONFIRM THAT IT SUPPORTS THE PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT OF PRADO PLACE, LOCATED AT 415 S. 11Ty STREET, BEAUMONT, TEXAS.
Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
Councilmember Durio amended the motion to table the item until after the reading Of Item #6.
Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
After the reading of Item #6 Councilmember Durio motion to APPROVEA RESOLUTION THATTHE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, ACTING THROUGH ITS GOVERNING BODY, HEREBY CONFIRM THAT IT SUPPORTS
THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF PRADO PLACE, LOCATED AT 415 S. 11 r" STREET, BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, REMOVING THE $500.00 FEE WAIVER. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES; MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GET,Z,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-052
6. Council consider a Resolution supporting Beaumont PWB, LP, a proposed Housing Tax
Credit (HTC) project located West of Wendelin Drive, south of 6005 College Street,
acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of units per capita
supported by Tax Credits, affirming that the proposed project affirmatively furthers fair
housing, and offering expressed support for the project and a commitment of funding in the
form of a fee waiver not to exceed $500.00.
Beaumont PWB, LP of Houston, TX is proposing to apply to the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for funding to develop Providence West, a
proposed eighty (80) unit Senior housing development, located west of Wendelin Drive south
of 6005 College Street. Currently, Beaumont has more than twice the state average of
housing units supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds per capita. As such,
additional subsidized units cannot be considered for this development by TDHCA unless the
City acknowledges that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of subsidized
housing units per capita and offers support for the project. In addition, for the project to be
considered, the City would also need to acknowledge that the project is located in a census
tract that has more than twenty (20) percent Housing Tax Credit units per total household. In
addition, applications that receive a Commitment of Development Funding in the amount of
at least $500.00 in the form of a fee waiver will receive additional consideration by TDHCA.
Approval of the resolution.
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Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF
AN APPLICATION BY BEAUMONT PWB, LP FOR COMPETITIVE 9% HOUSING TAX CREDITS LOCATED
WEST OF WENDELIN DRIVE AND SOUTH OF 6005 COLLEGE STREET, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, 77707,
AUTHORIZING AN ALLOCATION OF HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE NEW
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT FOR MULTIFAMILY. Mayor Pro Tern Turner seconded the motion.
Councilmember Samuel made a motion to amend the resolution to waive the $500,00 fee.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion.
It was made clear to Councilmember Samuel that the item was presented to Council to waive
the $500.00 fee. Councilmembers Samuel and Turner both withdrew their motions.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-053
7. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Brystar
Contracting, Inc., of Beaumont, for the West Lucas Drive and Gladys Avenue Emergency
Storm Sewer Point Repair and Cavity Repair Project.
On January 9, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-014, the City Council awarded a contract to
Brystar Contracting, Inc., of Beaumont, in the amount of $538,770.00 for the West Lucas
Drive and Gladys Avenue Emergency Storm Sewer Point Repair and Cavity Repair Project.
The authorized work included removing about 24 linear feet of the existing aluminized steel
arch pipe that failed and replacing it with a reinforced concrete box culvert of comparable
size. All excavation, traffic control, road restoration, and water line adjustments needed to
complete the work were also included.
On January 30, 2024, Brystar submitted an updated time and materials proposal estimated at
$101,970.00 to complete a 12" water line tie in to the 18" water line on East Lucas and run a
section of 12" line to the back of curb. This work will connect to the upcoming Replacement of
12" Waterline Along Gladys Avenue Project that is about to begin construction. The urgent
nature of completing all work necessary to open the intersection of Gladys and Lucas
requires expediting this work rather than waiting for the Gladys water line project to kick off.
On February 12, 2024, Brystar submitted an updated time and materials proposal estimated
at $96,021.00 for additional storm sewer work that was discovered after the intersection was
excavated. The additional work will account for repairs outside of the original scope of work
to storm lines on Gladys Avenue that connect to the storm sewer point repair on West Lucas
Drive.
If approved, the new contract amount would be $736,761.00.
Funds will come from Certificates of Obligation.
Approval of the resolution.
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Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND
HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO BRYSTAR CONTRACTING, INC., OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, FOR THE WEST LUCAS DRIVE AND GLADYS AVENUE EMERGENCY STORM SEWER POINT REPAIR
AND CAVITY REPAIR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $763,761.00. Councilmember Getz seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-054
8. Council to consider a resolution approving the emergency repair of a pump for Lawson's
Pump Station.
Lawson's Pump Station pumps raw water from Bunn's Canal to the Pine Street Surface
Water Treatment Plant. The station operates three (3) vertical shaft high service pumps with
variable frequency drives. In December2024, City of Beaumont Water Production personnel
identified that one pump had failed and was not pumping water. The remaining pumps are
operating without issues, however having a pump out of service eliminates any redundancy
in pumping capacity.
Triangle Rotating Equipment Specialists of Nederland, TX, was hired to extract the pump,
transport it to their repair shop, disassemble and inspect the pump, and determine what
repairs, if any, were required.
The repair scope of work, not to exceed $77,856.00, is to check all shafts for straightness,
remove and replace bushings, blast and repaint with paint compatible with drinking water
standards, replace 0-ring gaskets, field install pump, set motor, and test run start up.
The work is expected to be completed before the end of March.
Funds will coma from the Water Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND
HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO TRIANGLE ROTATING EQUIPMENT
SPECIALISTS, OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF A PUMP FOR THE LAWSON'S
PUMP STATION IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $77,856.00. Councilmember Samuel seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
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RESOLUTION 24-055
9. Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No.
3, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to Texas Drainage, Inc., for the FY23
Citywide Ditching Program Phase 1 B.
On April 18, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-103, the City Council awarded a contract to Texas
Drainage, Inc., of Waller, Texas, in the amount of $1,389,945.66, for the FY23 Citywide
Ditching Program Phase 1 B. The work for this phase took place in designated areas of
Wards 1 and 4.
Previous Change Order Nos. 1-2, in the amount of $8,776.32, are attached for your r6view.
Proposed Change Order No. 3, in the amount of ($39,782.56), is required to adjust the
estimated quantities in the contract to reflect the actual quantities used in the completion of
the project. If approved, the adjustment in quantities would result in a final contract amount of
$1,358,939.42.
The project has been inspected by the Engineering Division and found to be complete in
accordance with the provisions and terms set forth in the contract. Acceptance of Change
Order No. 3, maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $241,972.15 is recommended.
Funds will come from the Certificates of Obligation.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3, IN THE AMOUNT OF ($39,782.32),
THEREBY DECREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $1,358,949.42 FOR THE FY2023
CITYWIDE DITCHING PROGRAM PHASE 1 BAND THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS ALSO HERESY AUTHORIZED
TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $241,972.15 TO TEXAS DRAINAGE, INC., OF WALLER,
TEXAS. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-056
10. Council to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex within the R] S
(Residential Single -Family Dwelling) District for property located at 788 and 798 Shell Road
Fulton Johnson requests approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex to be
constructed at 788 and 798 Shell Road. This property is located within the R-S (Residential
Single -Family Dwelling) district and as such a two-family dwelling requires a Specific Use
Permit. The structure will be two -stories with two units for a combined total of 2,390 square
feet each, containing three (3) bedrooms and two and half (2.5) bathrooms.
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According to our City's Comprehensive Plan the property is located within a "Conservation
and Revitalization" Area. Such areas are, "built up areas where a significant portion of the
area is experiencing influences such as incompatible land uses, dilapidated
structures... vacant parcels which may exist are good to excellent development sites." This
request appears to align with our City's Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on January 22, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended
7:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex within the R-S
(Residential Single -Family Dwelling) District for property located at 788 and 798 Shell Road,
with the following conditions:
1. Install a 4' wide sidewalk along the property lines abutting Shell Road and
Kenneth Avenue.
2. The proposed driveways be redesigned or relocated to meet City standards.
3. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and
Sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of City backflow, pre-
treatment and or FOG program.
4. Construction plans must meet all Fire and Building Code requirements.
Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions:
1. Install a 4' wide sidewalk along the property lines abutting Shell Road and
Kenneth Avenue.
2. The proposed driveways be redesigned or relocated to meet City standards.
3. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and
Sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of City backflow, pre-
treatment and or FOG program.
4. Construction plans must meet all Fire and Building Code requirements.
Councllmember DUrio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE, ISSUING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DUPLEX WITHIN A R-S (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING)
DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 788 AND 798 SHELL ROAD, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
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PUBLIC HEARING
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Council to Conduct a Public Hearing to consider finding and ratifying the determination of the
Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property owned by Gregory
Melancon at 385 Armstrong
Public Hearing Open: 2:49 p.m.
Greg Melancon 385 Armstrong Dr. Beaumont TX
Public Hearing Close: 3:06 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
11. Request a public hearing and for the council to consider finding and ratifying the
determination of the Public Health Director that public health nuisances exist on the property
owned by Gregory Melancon at 385 Armstrong.
According to Beaumont's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Sec
10.01.001 a nuisance is defined as whatever is dangerous to human life or welfare or
whatever renders the ground, the water, the air, or food a hazard or injury to human health is
hereby declared to be a nuisance. The City's Code of Ordinances further states in Chapter
12 Offenses & Nuisances Section 12.07.033 that a person who owns or occupies property
commits an offense if that person allows litter to accumulate on that person's property. Legal
Description & Violations are: 385 Armstrong Drive, FOREST PARK L9 B3 Stacking and
Elevating Materials Chapter 10 Health and Sanitation, Article 10.04.003 Excessive Litter
Chapter 12 & Nuisances, Article 12.07, 12.07.002, 12.07.003, & 12.07.004.
Funds will come from local funding.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE
STRUCTURE AT 385 ARMSTRONG, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING
THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) HAVE TEN (10) DAYS TO COMPLY. Councilmember Samuel
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
EELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS. NONE
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTION 24-008
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to Conduct a Public Hearing on Dangerous Structures
Public Hearing Open: 3:08 p.m.
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Nancy Maxwell 9270 Glynn Lane Beaumont TX
Item #1 1094 Amarillo
Joshua Bryce 5740 Bigner Beaumont TX
Item #4 5740 Bigner
Alvinee Johnson 580 Brockman Beaumont TX
Item #5 580 Brockman
Connie Swenson Ruiz 304 W. Ave. C Milano TX
Item #7 2510 College
Corey McGriff 2306 Linson Beaumont TX
Item #24 2306 Linson
Shannon Mires 1865 011ie St. Beaumont TX
Item #28 1865 011ie St.
Ryan Toilette 9026 Talcott Ln,
Item #29 2272 Pierce
James Godfrey 3680 Scranton
Item #37 3695 Scranton
Victor Sanders
3425 Texas St.
Item #43 3425 Texas St.
Jesus Cruz 1125 Roberts St.
Item #49 2296 Victoria
Public Hearing Close: 3:56 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
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12. The City Council, after conducting a public hearing, considered an ordinance to declare the
following 51 structures to be unsafe structures and order the owners to raze the said
structures within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10 days, staff will
request City Council authorization to demolish these structures without further notification to
the property owner or City Council action. Additionally, if the property owner of a structure
requests and is authorized by the City Council to enroll in a work program, all delinquent
taxes shall be paid in full, or a payment plan shall be established prior to enrollment in the
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work program. Enrollment in the work program shall occur within 10 days after the effective
date of this ordinance.
These structures have been inspected by the Building Codes Division and found to be unsafe
structures as defined by the City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article
24.04 Unsafe Substandard Structures, Division 1, Sec. 14.04.001 of the 2015 International
Property Maintenance Code. Additionally, these structures have deteriorated to a condition
that they are no longer considered suitable for repair.
Funding sources may include General Funds and Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG).
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING
CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL
OR REPAIR, AS WELL AS TO ALLOW PROPERTY OWNERS OF ITEMS # 1, 4, 6, 8, 25 (WITH CONDITIONS),
2% 30, 37, 43 AND 49, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember
Getz seconded the motion.
AYES. MAYOR WEST, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL
NAYS. NONE
MOTION PASSED
ORDINANCE 24-009
WORKSESSION
Update Regarding the City's Sewer System
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Councilmember comments can be heard or seen at the City
of Beaumont website at beaumonttexas.gov)
COUNCILMEMBER TEM DURIO -
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ -
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER -
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU -
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL -
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD -ABSENT
CITY ATTORNEY REED —
PW DIRECTOR BARTKOWIAK -
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ACM BOONE —
ACM ELLIs -
CITY CLERK BROUSSARD -
CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS -
MAYOR WEST --
With there beirA no Eyec�ftive ession, the meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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Tina Broussard, City Clerk
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