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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 29 2018T E X A S M I N U T E S- CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate, Jr., At -Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR William R. Sam, Sr., At -Large Virginia H. Jordan, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D�Getz, Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward III MAY 29, 2018 _ Robin Mouton, Mayor Pro Tern Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tina Broussard, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 on, 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 * Presentation and Recognition Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda item No. 8-9/Consent Agenda * Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor "Big" Jim Selles with West End Baptist Church gave the invocation and led'the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Councilmembers Jordan, Getz, Sams Pate and Samuel. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Mouton. 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 scheduled agenda items 8-9/Consent Agenda Margaret Golias 3430 Evalon Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding Item #9 on the Agenda; Consider an appeal of the Historic Landmark Commission's decision to deny a request to remove the roof/ceiling structure, wood doors and window sashes of the Tyrrell Park Community Building, asked that Council vote to approve the appeal so that renovations can be done to the building that the building is a part of history and should be renovated back to its original condition CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes — May 15, 2018 Confirmation of committee appointments — None Minutes — May 29, 2018 A) Approve a payment for the emergency repair of a bulldozer used at the landfill — Resolution 18-117 B) Authorize the City Manager to execute three Pipeline Agreements with Coastal Caverns, Inc. — Resolution 18-118 C) Authorize the City Manager to execute two Pipeline Agreements with Enterprise Refined Products Company, LLC — Resolution 18-119 D) Amend Resolution No. 18-116 to adjust the compensation for the part-time City Magistrates — Resolution 18-120 — Resolution 18-120 E) Accept maintenance of the street, sewer, and water improvements in Fairfield, Phase V — Resolution 18-121 F) Authorize the acceptance of a Drainage Easement for the Washington Boulevard Street Improvement Phase II Project — Resolution 18-122 Councilmember Jordan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request for a Rezoning from RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) and A -R (Agricultural -Residential) District to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive District for property located at 3955 North Major Drive. Richard F. Faust has requested a rezoning from RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Delling - Highest Density) and A -R (Agricultural—Residential) District to GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive District for the property located at 3955 NorthMajor Drive. Shields of Strength, an inspirational jewelry/apparel retail and distribution company, would like to construct a new facility at this location. Mr. Faust mentioned properties in the area have developed as apartment complexes, churches, and commercial uses. Although Mr. Faust is correct that such uses have developed nearby, the underlying zoning for much of the area is designed for agricultural or residential uses. Although the request may be seen as spot zoning, it should be noted that property south of Folsom Drive was recently rezoned to GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2). As this area will continue to develop with multi -family and commercial uses, GC -MD -2 is an appropriate zoning to accommodate these uses. At some point both sides of North Major Drive should be rezoned to GC -MD -2 to match zoning to the south. Minutes — May 29, 2018 At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to rezone from RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) and A -R (Agricultural -Residential) District to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive District for property located a t 3955 North Major Drive. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Getz 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 RM -H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT AND A -R (AGRICULTURAL -RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3955 NORTH MAJOR DRIVE, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-021 2. Consider a request for a revised Specific Use Permit to allow a tree service in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 6640 Concord Road. Charles W. Morris is requesting a revised Specific Use Permit to allow a tree service operation at 6640 Concord Road. Mr. Morris, more specifically, would like to park supporting equipment for his tree service at this location and process firewood. A fence and landscaping buffers have been installed adjacent to high-density residential uses in the area. No customers will be coming and going from this location and no unusable debris will be kept on the property. All processing will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to approve a request for a request for a revised Specific Use Permit to allow a tree service in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 6640 Concord Road with the following condition: 1. Use of the RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) portion of the property must stop, or a rezoning application and amended Specific Use Permit for such use must be submitted. Minutes — May 29, 2018 Approval of the ordinance with the following condition: 1. Use of the RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) portion of the property must stop, or a rezoning application and amended Specific Use Permit for such use must be submitted. Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE PARKING OF SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT FOR A TREE SERVICE AND THE PROCESSING OF FIREWOOD IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 6640 CONCORD ROAD, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-022 3. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 4705-B Magnolia Avenue. Julius Johnson has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility at 4705-B Magnolia Avenue. The applicant would like to have twenty (20) gaming machines at this location. The hours of operation for the business would be 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Entrance to the smoke shop is restricted to eighteen (18) years old and above. Identification is checked to ensure that customers are at least eighteen (18). For entry to the gaming area, customers must be at least twenty-one (21) years old. Security will be provided by surveillance cameras. It should be noted that gaming facilities that have five or fewer machines tend to be considered accessory in nature when part of a primary use, and as such, tend to result in fewer negative impacts on surrounding land uses. However, larger game rooms with dozens of machines take on the scale of a small casino and as a result, require careful consideration as to their location and compatibility with surrounding land uses. Some of these considerations include compatibility with other land uses, noise, and traffic as well as safety considerations. 'As such, proximity to parks, schools and especially residential uses should be carefully considered in the review of gaming facilities. This property is adjacent to a residential neighborhood and residential single-family dwellings. In addition, there is insufficient parking at this location for the total amount of retail space. At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0 to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 4705-B Magnolia Avenue. Denial of Ordinance. Minutes — May 29, 2018 Councilmember Jordan moved to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GAMING FACILITY IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 4705-B MAGNOLIA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION DENIED 4. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a new cellular tower in an LI (Light Industrial) District for property located at 5685 Washington Boulevard. Andrew Kasparek on behalf of Verizon Wireless is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow the applicant to construct a cellular communications site including a 120 -foot tall monopole tower, located on a 0.0581 acre lease site, at 5685 Washington Boulevard. This site meets the distance requirement from residentially zoned property and will be constructed to city and federal standards. In addition, Verizon will enclose the equipment with an eight (8) foot wood privacy fence. The applicant states that this tower will help provide additional coverage and capacity to the customers in the area, and would be used for emergency services. At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to approve a request for a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a new cellular tower in a LI (Light Industrial) District located at 5685 Washington Boulevard. Approval of the Ordinance. Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CELLULAR TOWER IN AN LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AT 5685 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-023 5. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a new cellular tower in an LI (Light Industrial) District for property located at 1188 Fannin Street. Andrew Kasparek on behalf of Verizon Wireless is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow the applicant to construct a cellular communications site including an 80 -foot tall monopole tower, located on a 0.0826 acre lease site, at 1188 Fannin Street. This site meets the distance requirement from residentially zoned property and will be constructed to city and federal standards. In addition, Verizon will enclose the equipment with an eight (8) foot wood Minutes — May 29, 2018 privacy fence. As the site is located within the Martin Luther King Urban Corridor/Downtown District, and is highly visible from the road, landscaping of the lease site is recommended. The applicant states that this tower will help provide additional coverage and capacity to the customers in the area, and would be used for emergency services. At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to approve a request for a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a new cellular tower in a LI (Light Industrial) District located at 1188 Fannin Street with the following conditions: A ten -foot wide landscaped buffer shall be installed outside of the 8 -foot fence for the entire perimeter of the lease site. Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions: A ten -foot wide landscaped buffer shall be installed outside of the 8 -foot fence for the entire perimeter of the lease site. Councilmember Jordan moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CELLULAR TOWER IN AN LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AT 1188 FANNIN STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-024 6. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Facial Spa and Sauna in an RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District for property located at 3355 North Street. Jantira C. Bruce has requested a Specific Use Permit to open a Facial Spa & Sauna at 3355 North Street. Ms. Bruce plans to have 2 or 3 workstations for contractors to conduct business at this property. Contractors would provide make-up application and facial care services as well as a sauna. All utilities are present and adequate for this facility. Business hours will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Facial Spa and Sauna in an RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District for property located at 3355 North Street with the following condition: Parking lot must have one ADA van accessible parking spot. Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions: Parking lot must have one ADA van accessible parking spot. Minutes — May 29, 2018 COuncilmember Jordan moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FACIAL SPA AND SAUNA IN AN RM -H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT AT 3355 NORTH STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-025 7. Consider a request to allow a restaurant in a GC -MD -2 (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) District for property located at 4490 Crow Road. GBI Investments, L.L.C. would like to construct a new restaurant at 4490 Crow Road. This property is located in the flood hazard. Properties along Dowlen and Crow Roads are mostly developed in this area, creating large amounts of runoff during rain events. New flood maps show a BFE (Base Flood Elevation) of 27' just west of this property. Therefore, the lowest floor of new construction must be at least 18" above BFE. As drainage can be an issue along Crow Road, drainage will need to be directed westerly. Landscaping requirements shall include 8 -foot privacy, wood or masonry, screening fences and 10' wide landscaped buffers along east and south property lines, as well as perimeter landscaping at right-of-way, and islands for parking areas. At a Joint Public Hearing held on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to approve the request to allow a restaurant in a GC -MD -2 (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) District located at 4490 Crow Road with the following conditions: Drainage from the entire site should be directed to its northwest corner so that it flows westerly instead of southerly down Crow Road. (Drainage District #6) 2. Sidewalk must be provided along Crow Road and completed along Odom Road. 3. New construction must be elevated to at least 28.5' for the lowest floor. 4. Landscaping and screening must be provided to meet ordinance requirements. 5. Dumpster must be screened completely from street with fencing and landscaping, and located a minimum of 25' from adjacent properties. 6. Eliminate the exit only driveway along Odom Road as it will cause confusion. Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions: 1. Drainage from the entire site should be directed to its northwest corner so that it flows westerly instead of southerly down Crow Road. (Drainage District #6). Minutes — May 29, 2018 2. Sidewalk must be provided along Crow Road and completed along Odom Road. 3. New construction must be elevated to at least 28.5' for the lowest floor. 4. Landscaping and screening must be provided to meet ordinance requirements. 5. Dumpster must be screened completely from street with fencing and landscaping, and located a minimum of 25' from adjacent properties. 6. Eliminate the exit only driveway along Odom Road as it will cause confusion. Councilmember Jordan moved t0 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT IN A GC -MD -2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -2) DISTRICT AT 4490 CROW ROAD, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-026 8. Consider an ordinance authorizing the suspension of the effective date of Entergy, Texas, Inc.'s proposed rate increase to September 17, 2018. On May 15, 2018, Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) filed its Statement of Intent to increase rates with each city that retains exclusive original jurisdiction over electric rates and services in the Entergy service area. This proposal would increase rates an estimated $16,689,590.00 annually. It would result in a monthly increase of $2..36 for the average residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month. The increase is intended to become effective on June 19, 2018. Each city retaining exclusive original jurisdiction must make a determination regarding ETI's proposed rate increase request or suspend the proposed effective date for a period of ninety (90) days or until September 17, 2018. Each city retaining original jurisdiction over electric rates and services has a responsibility to determine whether the requested increase allows for a reasonable rate. The suspension would allow time for the cities rate attorneys and consultants to determine whether the request is reasonable. The ordinance also provides for the participation with the other cities in the ETI service area Steering Committee together with the lawyers and consultants representing the cities in rate related matters. The reasonable expenses associated with rate cases are reimbursable by the company Approval of ordinance. Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAYS BEYOND THE JUNE 19, 2018, EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSED BY ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., IN CONNECTION Minutes — May 29, 2018 WITH ITS RATE INCREASE APPLICATION ENTITLED "APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES", FILED ON MAY 15, 2018; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH THE ENTERGY TEXAS,.INC., SERVICE AREA CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE HIRING EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED .BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, REQUIRING, REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CARE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDING AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-027 WORK SESSION * Review and discuss options related to the use of the former Tyrrell Park Community Building Kyle Hayes, City Manager reviewed and discussed options related to the use of the former Tyrrell Park Community Building. The City Manager stated that the Facilities Maintenance staff has prepared a budget estimate for the renovation of the Tyrrell Park Community Building. The estimate is based on restoring a portion of the building back to its near original condition and leaving the back portion of the building (south wing) as an open courtyard. The estimate does include the installation of an HVAC system for the enclosed portion of the building. There was discussion and breakdown of the estimated cost, the total cost estimated is $2,056,460.00. The portion of the building proposed for renovation is approximately 6,432 square feet (including the porch areas). The total estimated cost of $2,056,460.00 equates out to $319.72 per square foot. It was also stated that the numbers provided are subject to change once a defined scope of work is prepared and presented to the contractors to prepare a firm quote. There could be some unknown challenges that may be encountered due to the type and complexity of the structure. 9. Consider an appeal of the Historic Landmark Commission's decision to deny a request to remove the roof/ceiling structure, wood doors and window sashes of the Tyrrell Park Community Building — After the Work Session there was no need to approve this Item At the May 14, 2018 Historic Landmark Commission meeting, the City of Beaumont Facilities Maintenance Department requested the removal of the roof/ceiling structure, wood doors and window sashes of the Tyrrell Park Community Building. The roof of this structure was damaged extensively during Hurricane Rita. A large portion of the roof has collapsed. In order to stabilize the structure, the City of Beaumont is requesting permission to remove all parts of the structure that are wood. In addition, there are plans to fill in the two fountains at this location. The purpose of this request is to stabilize the building until such time that funding and a use for the building can be secured. Minutes — May 29, 2018 After much discussion, the Historic Landmark Commission recommended 4:3 to deny the request. The consequence of this decision is to allow continued deterioration of the facility. The Administration on behalf of the applicant, the Facilities Maintenance Director, is now requesting an appeal of this decision. On February 13, 2018, during a Work Session, the City Council agreed on the scope of work to be performed. COMMENTS Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Bruce Hamilton 7730 Chelsea Place Beaumont TX Stated that he is a part of the Jefferson County Historical Commission as well as a past member of the Beaumont Historical Landmark Commission, thrilled to hear the City Manager's proposal and he and Council are on the right track, the Community Building needs to be restored to its original condition, the Jefferson County Historical Commission would be glad to help with funding or anything else that is needed to restore the building back to its former glory, also commented that he would like to see a roof on the entire building Dr. Steven P. Lewis 540 Campus St. Beaumont TX Made comments regarding Tyrrell Park Community Building, stated that he has been doing research regarding this building, the building at Tyrrell Park was the only CCC camp in Jefferson County, that building has a lot of history and should be restored, the building is a very important building to the City Alicia McKibbin 6095 Ventura Ln. Beaumont TX Made comments regarding the Tyrrell Park Community Building, pleased with the City Managers proposal and feels that Council is moving in the right direction, any plans to save the building and bring it back to its original condition is what is needed and the building be saved for future generations Landry Rountree 8340 Old Voth Rd. Beaumont TX Commented on a gentlemen that sat by him in Council on last week, the gentlemen made statements about one of the Councilmembers, stated that the Councilmember was a person that is always starting racism, stated that he followed the man outside and asked the gentlemen to maybe try and have lunch with the Councilmember and try to get to know him, the gentlemen stated that he wouldn't talk with the Councilmember nor would he sit down and eat with him, stated that people need to try and communicate with each other and have some dialogue and maybe this would alleviate some of the problems that go on Corey Mendes 8340 Old Voth Rd. Beaumont TX Stated that he operates and founded the Southeast Texas Normal Chapter which is a National Organization that reforms marijuana laws, he has heard concerns of fellow citizens regarding safety of the streets and the neighborhoods, stated that his purpose for attending the meeting was to talk about the cost and confinement of jail and sensible solutions to jail Minutes — May 29, 2018 overcrowding in Texas as proposed by the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, stated that it's imperative that Beaumont adapt new approaches to address the behavior of individuals suffering from substance abuse and mental illness, commented on the fact that nonviolent individuals should be handled outside of over burden court and jail systems, rather than forcing tax payers to foot the bill for their confinement, there was also discussion on statistics throughout- Jefferson County and throughout the State of Texas as well as discussion of House Bill 9321 Albert Harrison 1155 Oakland Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding a concern that he has with the senior citizens discount that he's supposed to be receiving on his water bill, stated that on the water bill it doesn't show where there is a senior citizens discount, would like to have someone explain or show him where the discount is, also made mention regarding pot holes on Avalon and Oakland and Ashley and Oakland, stated that he reported the pot holes to 311 about three weeks to a month and to this day the pot holes are still there Eric Bender 2770 IH 10 E Beaumont TX Stated that he is thrilled that Council is talking about the Community Building at Tyrell Park, the building needs to be restored to its original condition, made comments regarding another park in the North End that needs some attention, stated that he will be attending a International Event called "Walk, Bike, Places" in New Orleans, Louisiana, this event will make their community more walkable, 'bikeable and likeable, will be excited to bring back results, ideas and suggestions to the Council Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON - ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE COUNCILMEMBER PATE - COMPLIMENTED BARBARA OTTO FOR THE GREAT JOB SHE DID WORKING WITH DANNY BLANCHARD ON THE MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, COMMENTED ON THE SPEAKERS THAT WERE PRESENT AS WELL AS THE OUTSTANDING MUSICAL TALENT, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JIM BISHOP COUNCILMEMBER SAM - COMPLIMENTED BARBARA OTTO ON A WONDERFUL JOB SHE DID FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, THANKED THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF AS WELL AS MR. BAPTIST AND DR. MAJDALANI FOR CORRECTING A PROBLEM FOR HIS NEIGHBOR THAT HAS BEEN TRYING TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS Minutes — May 29, 2018 COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - STATED THAT FOR SEVEN YEARS HE HAS BEEN SPEAKING ABOUT THE NEED TO DO SOMETHING WITH WASHINGTON BLVD., FROM LANGHAM TO MAJOR DR., THANKED DR. MAJDALANI AND STAFF FOR TAKING CARE OF THIS ROAD, STAFF DID AN AWESOME JOB, HOPES THAT THEY WILL GET SOME STREET LIGHTING TO COMPLIMENT THE WONDERFUL JOB THAT HAS BEEN DONE, ALSO GLAD TO SEE THE SIDEWALK PROJECT THAT HAS BEGUN ALONG DOWLEN RD., THERE WILL ALSO BE AN ASPHALT OVERLAY THAT WILL BEGIN ON DOWLEN RD., DUE TO SOME DETERIORATION THAT HAS ALREADY BEGUN, COMPLIMENTED COUNCILMEMBER PATE ON HIS COMMENTS AT THE MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, AS WELL AS BARBARA OTTO ON THE GREAT JOB SHE DID PUTTING THE SERVICE TOGETHER, ANNOUNCED MOVIE NIGHT AT THE JEFFERSON THEATRE, FRIDAY, .LUNE 1, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M., FEATURED MOVIE WILL BE URBAN COWBOY COUNCILMEMBER JORDAN - COMMENTED ON JAZZ ON THE LAKE AT THE EVENT CENTRE ON LAST THURSDAY, STATED SHE WOULD LOVE TO SEE JAZZ ON THE LAKE EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IF POSSIBLE, 'ANNOUNCED THE CALDER TWILIGHT 5K FUN RUN, FRIDAY, .LUNE 8, 2018, STARTING AT CALDER AND ENDING AT RAG'S, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO GET SIGNED UP CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES NONE MAYOR AMES - NONE Open session of meeting recessed at 2:49 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION * Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: L & L Construction beipg no action taken in Executive Session, Council ME IfIf4r Em ity Clerk X01 1M Al Minutes — May 29, 2018