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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 28 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 AUGUST 28, 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 August 28, 2018, 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. 4-8/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Jean -Paul Osteen Worship: Pastor of Beaumont's First Baptist Churctr gave the invocation. Mayor Ames led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Mouton, Councilmembers Jordan, Getz, Sam, Pate and Samuel. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions "National Suicide Prevention Month" - September, 2018 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Samuel; accepted by Lane Fortenberry with the Spindletop Center and others "September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Tuesday, August 28, as Gift of Life Program Day— Proclamation ready by Councilmember Jordan; accepted by Ingrid Holmes and others Presentation — Pam Williams, lead Customer Service Manager for Easter Region, Entergy Texas made a presentation to the City of Beaumont Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 4-8/Consent Agenda Minutes — August 28, 2018 Jude Paradez 10620 Gage Rd. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item A on the Consent Agenda; authorizing a three percent increase in base wages for the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Chief Magistrate, stated that the City is over $2 million in debt, and doesn't think that anyone should make over $200,000 a year and should be capped, stated that both could be replaced for less than that Marshall Scott 1490 Edwin Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item A on the Consent Agenda; authorizing a three percent increase in the base wages for the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Chief Magistrate, stated that -the City Manager and City Attorney doesn't need a raise, stated that the City Manager isn't doing his job CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes — August 21, 2018 Confirmation of committee appointments — None B. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division — Resolution 18-205 C. Amend a Memorandum of Understanding with Beaumont Pets Alive — Resolution 18-206 D. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Resolution 18-207 E. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary,'specifically including an Advertising Agreement, in order for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force to maintain an ad panel display of public information regarding auto thefts at Parkdale Mall — Resolution 18-208 F. Approve the purchase of an annual maintenance agreement from SirsiDynix for use in the Library System — Resolution 18-209 Councilmember Getz 'moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item A. Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion. I AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED A. Authorize a three percent increase in base wages for the City Manager; City Attorney; City Clerk and Chief Magistrate — Resolution 18-204 Councilmember Jordan moved to approve Item A on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. Minutes —August 28, 2018 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER GETZ MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a small wholesale food preparation facility in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District located at 1195 North Grand Street. Prentiss Semien is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a small wholesale food preparation facility at 1195 Grand Street. Mr. Semien plans to prepare, cook and package pork skins, also known as cracklins. The cracklins will be packaged for wholesale distribution. The properly was previously used as a meat market. Hours of operation will be '8 a.m. - 9 p.m. with a store front from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., with the largest shift having 5 employees. At a Joint Public Hearing held on August 20, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to approve a request for a Specific Use Permit for a small wholesale food preparation facility in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling),District with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities forwater and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's pre-treatment program. 2. The van accessible handicap spot is not ADA compliant. The spot must be 11 -ft wide with 5 -ft access aisle on the passenger side if the vehicle were pulled into the spot. It is recommended that the handicap spot is moved to spot 4 and have the access aisle located in spot 5. This would also allow easier access to the ramp leading to the entrance. The handicap spot currently shown could then become a regular parking spot. 3. Provide off street parking for a total of eight (8) vehicles. Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's pre-treatment program. 2. The van accessible handicap spot is not ADA compliant. The spot must be 11 -ft wide with a 5 -ft access aisle on the passenger side if the vehicle were pulled into the spot. It is recommended that the handicap spot is moved to spot 4 and have the access aisle located in spot 5. This would also allow easier access to the ramp leading to the entrance. The handicap spot currently shown could then become a regular parking spot. 3. Provide off street parking for a total of eight (8) vehicles. Minutes — August 28, 2018 Councilmember Jordan moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SMALL WHOLESALE FOOD PREPARATION FACILITY IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 1195 NORTH GRAND STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-046 2. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility in a C -M (Commercial - Manufacturing) District located at 6470 Washington Boulevard. Xuong Tuan Ta has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility at 6470 Washington Boulevard. The applicant wishes to have 35 gaming machines at this location. The hours of operation for the business would be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 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, 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. At a Joint Public Hearing held on August 20, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to deny a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility in a C -M (Commercial -Manufacturing) District located at 6470 Washington Boulevard. In response to meeting notices to properties within 200 feet, opposition exceeded 20 percent. As such, the ordinance requires a super majority of the City Council to approve this request. Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO DENY A GAMING FACILITY IN A C -M (COMMERCIAL -MANUFACTURING) DISTRICT AT 6470 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes —August 28, 2018 3. Consider renaming Homsar Pointe Boulevard to Northwest Parkway. The City has entered the final stages of completing the new Northwest Parkway thoroughfare, which will connect Old Dowlen Road to Major Drive. The connecting point at Major Drive is scheduled to incorporate the existing Homsar Pointe Boulevard. To avoid any confusion, staff is requesting that Homsar Pointe Boulevard be renamed to Northwest Parkway. At a Joint Public Hearing held on August 20, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended 9:0 to approve a request renaming Homsar Pointe Boulevard to Northwest Parkway. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY HAS ENTERED THE FINAL STAGES OF COMPLETING THE NEW NORTHWEST PARKWAY THOROUGHFARE, WHICH WILL CONNECT OLD DOWLEN ROAD TO MAJOR DRIVE, THE CONNECTING POINT AT MAJOR DRIVE IS SCHEDULED TO INCORPORATE THE EXISTING HOMSAR POINTE BOULEVARD, IT HAS BEEN DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO RENAME HOMSAR POINTE BOULEVARD TO NORTHWEST PARKWAY. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 18-210 4. Consider an ordinance approving the Petition for Consent to include additional land in Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10. LSP Highway 347 LLC submitted a request for public water services to their approximately 97.11 acre tract of land off of Highway 347. The City of Beaumont Water Utilities Department determined the City does not have the capacity nor the infrastructure to supply water to this property without limiting water services to its customers; therefore the City Water Utilities Department suggested Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 provide water services. The City of Beaumont has reviewed the Petition for Consent to Include Additional Land in Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 on behalf of LSP Highway 347 LLC covering approximately 97.11 acres of land in Jefferson County, Texas. The 97.11 acre tract of land is located outside of the city limits of Beaumont, but within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) area. The City of Beaumont has no objection to releasing the approximately 97.11 acre tract of land from the CCN area at the appropriate time. The City of Beaumont will require the improvements be built to city standards. Approval of the ordinance. Minutes — August 28, 2018 Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PETITION FOR CONSENT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL LAND IN JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10. Mayor Pro Tem Mouton seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-047 5. Consider a resolution approving a contract with Excavation and Construction, LLC of Port Arthur for the curb and gutter repair of street rehabilitation projects. Bids were requested for a two-year contract for the repair of damaged curbs and gutters at various locations throughout the City prior to street resurfacing and rehabilitation projects. Five vendors were solicited, and two vendors responded. The lowest qualified bid was received from Excavation and Construction with an estimated cost of $206,857.00. Funds will come from the Capital Program. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Jordan moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR OF STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $206,857.00, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Councilmember Sam seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 18-211 6. Consider an ordinance denying the rate increase request of Entergy Texas, Inc. filed on May 15, 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. Minutes —August 28, 2018 7 On May 26, 2018, the City Council suspended the effective date of the increase until September 17, 2018. The suspension was intended to allow for the cities rate attorneys and consultants to analyze the request to determine whether said request is reasonable. An assessment of the Entergy rate increase request has been conducted by the retained rate attorneys and consultants. After having made the required adjustments, the experts have found that the adjustments more than offset and eliminate the company's annual revenue increase request. The recommendation is that Entergy's rate increase request is overstated and not supported by evidence and that no increase should be granted at this time. The reasonable cost of attorney and consultant expenses related to the rate increase request are reimbursable by the company. Approval of ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS ("CITY'l DENYING THE RATE INCREASE REQUEST OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., FILED ON MAY 15, 2018; FUNDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 18-048 Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to ALLCO, LLC., for the 102" CMP Storm Sewer Emergency Repair Project. On Thursday, December 14, 2017, CenterPoint Energy's contractor installed a new 12" gas pipeline by way of directional boring within Port of Beaumont property. On June 20, 2018, the Port of Beaumont notified City staff that a large sink hole had formed at the location of the boring site. It is our belief that the City of Beaumont's. 102" diameter storm sewer corrugated metal pipe (CMP) located within Port of Beaumont property was damaged during the gas pipeline installation and the subsequent sinkhole formed as a result of this damage. Due to the growing size of the sinkhole and the potential foss of drainage capacity of the damaged storm sewer this repair has been elevated to emergency status in order to protect the public health and safety of the citizens in the area. Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. (SPI), a local engineering firm, was tasked with providing a corrective solution and construction plans for the repair of the 102" CMP storm sewer and restoration of the sinkhole area. On Thursday, August 23, 2018.bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment for the construction of the 102" CMP Storm Sewer Emergency Repair Project. Minutes — August 28, 2018 Three (3) bids were received as follows: Contractor Bid Amount Location Allco, LLC $341,539.60 Beaumont, Texas Brystar Contracting $496,600.00 Beaumont, Texas BIDS Constructors LLC $833,519.00 Vidor, Texas On August 23, 2018, SPI provided their recommendation that the contract be awarded to Allco, LLC of Beaumont, Texas for their bid in the amount of $341,539.60. Funds will come from the General Fund. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $341,539.60 TO FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE 102" CMP STORM SEWER EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Councilmember Jordan seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 18-212 WORK SESSION Review and discuss the proposed FY 2019 Budget and the proposed 2019 Capital Program Kyle Hayes, City Manager reviewed and discussed the proposed FY 2019 Budget and the proposed 2019 Capital Program. Mr. Hayes first discussed the proposed FY 2019 budget stating that there would be a 2% wage increase for Firefighters (per their contract), and a 3% wage increase for Police and Civilian employees. Health insurance premiums will remain the same for employees, there would be no rate increase for water, sewer or garbage collection and there would be no change to the current tax rate of $0.71 per $100 of assessed value. The General Fund rate is $0.49191 and the Debt Service Fund rate is $0.21809. The General Fund and its largest revenue sources were discussed, the Sales & Use Taxes are at 32% with a projected 4% growth. Property Taxes are at 29%, there will be no change in the appraised value, Industrial Payments are at 15% with a 5% decrease over FY 2018. The General Fund statement of revenues and expenditures were discussed with revenues at $125,280,700, expenditures were $123,038,500, and excess (deficit) revenues over appropriations were ($1,437,000). The beginning fund balance is at $38,220,026, and the ending fund balance will be $36,783,026. The General Fund, fund balance (rainy day account) was also discussed with the FY Minutes — August 28, 2018 2019 budget ending with $36,783,026, with 29.0% of expenditures. The Water Utilities Fund overview will have no water and sewer rate increases for FY 2019, with an estimated ending fund balance that has increased by 285% since 2014. The Water Utilities Fund statement of revenues and expenditures showed the revenues at $49,922,70, the expenditures were $51,278,000, the excess (deficit) revenues over appropriations were at ($1,355,300). The beginning fund balance was $17,122,548 and the ending fund balance was $15,767,248. The Water Utilities Fund balance (rainy day account) for FY 2018 was estimated at $17,122,548 with 35.0% of expenditures. The Solid Waste Fund overview was discussed rwith no garbage collection increase for FY 2019, the fund balance is very healthy which will allow fleet purchases to be paid for with cash. The recycling program has 846 current participants.. The Solid Waste Fund statement of revenues and expenditures shoe the revenue to be $11,324,000, the expenditures $12,154,500, the excess (deficit) revenues over appropriations at ($830,500). The beginning fund balance was at $4,617,975 and the ending fund balance is $3,787,475. The proposed 2019 Capital Program was discussed, the Public Works Projects and the Construction Phases are listed below: Construction Phase Estimated Cost Status Street Rehabilitation Program 10,000,000 On going Washington — IH -10 to ML King 31,200,000 19% complete (Phase LI) Design Phase Eleventh Street — IH -10 to US 69 N Fourth Street — US 69 to Ashley Pointe Parkway North Storm Water Master Plan Voth Road — RFD to Tram General Improvements Projects Construction Phase Estimated Cost $1,200,000 $4,500,000 $4,400,000 $1,862,000 $1,300,000 Estimate Cost Lakeside Center $7,400,000 Fire Station No. 1 Relocation $8,700;000 Riverfront Development $3,000,000 Tyrrell Park Visitors and Birding Center $2,100,000 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Status Pending No Funding 90% designed 80% complete No Funding Status 84% complete 88% complete Pending In Design Phase * Receive comments on the proposed FY 2019 Budget and the proposed 2019 Capital Program Public Hearing Open: 2:41 p.m. Minutes —August 28, 2018 None Public Hearing Close: 2:41 p.m. 8. Consider a resolution postponing the final vote on the proposed FY 2019 Budget until after the second public hearing on the proposed tax rate, which is scheduled for September 11, 2018. The proposed FY 2019 Budget was submitted to Council on August 14, 2018. The proposed 2018 Capital Program was originally submitted on May 15, 2018 and again with the proposed budget on August 14, 2018. The notice of the public hearing on the Budget and Capital Program was published August 16, 2018. Local Government Code, Section 102.007 states that at the conclusion of the public hearing, the governing body of the municipality shall take action on the proposed budget. Chapter 26 of the Property Tax Code requires two public hearings if the proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the effective rate or roll back rate. Since the second public hearing on the proposed tax rate is scheduled for September 11, 2018, council must take action to postpone the final vote on the proposed budget until after the second hearing on the proposed tax rate. It was recommended to hold the joint public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FY 2019 BUDGET AND THE FY 2018 CAPITAL PROGRAM WAS PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 16, 2018, AND THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 102.007 STATES THAT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL TAKE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET; AND CHAPTER 16 OF THE PROPERTY TAX CODE REQUIRES TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS IF THE PROPOSED TAX RATE EXCEEDS THE LOWER OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OR ROLL BACK RATE; AND SINCE THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2018, CITY COUNCIL MUST TAKE ACTION TO POSTPOSE THE FINAL VOTE ON THE'PROPOSED FY 2019 BUDGET UNTIL AFTER THE SECOND HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE, CITY COUNCIL IS OFTHE OPINION THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE CITY TO POSTPOSE THE FINAL VOTE ON THE PROPOSED FY 2019 BUDGET UNTIL AFTER THE SECOND HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS JORDAN, GETZ, SAM, PATE AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 18-213 PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments on the 2018 (FY 2019) proposed tax rate Public Hearing Open: 2:43 p.m. Minutes — August 28, 2018 None Public Hearing Close: 2:43 p.m. Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. WORK SESSION * Review and discuss filling in the swimming pool at the former L.L. Melton YMCA Facility Keith Folsom, Building Services Superintendent reviewed and discussed filling the swimming pool at the former L.L. Melton YMCA Facility. Mr. Folsom showed a powerpoint of the pool and its current condition, stated that what is being proposed for the large pool and the kiddie pool is to fill in the pool and do away with the hazard condition, the pool will be drained and all the concrete and the adjoining walk removed with concrete drains, the Streets and Drainage Department along with some of his staff will be working on this project, stated that the estimated cost will be about $9,500.00, at this time the area is fenced in and locked. Council approved that the pool be drained and filled COMMENTS * Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Harold Haynes 5405 Seale Rd. Beaumont TX Asked a question, wanted to know if Council has become adversarial, seems that when a citizens comes to speak instead of listening, there is a lot of yelling and barking and no one hears them, the number one complaint from citizens is streets, there is a house down the street from him that still has standing water from the last rain, stated that he would rather be known for what he's for than what he's against, made comments regarding Stagg Dr., and how it was repaved, asked why that street wasn't patched like all the other streets Mary Nixon 3850 Roland Rd. Beaumont TX Stated that at the last several meetings citizens have spoken to Council and have been angry and frustrated and are without relief, with little to no consideration and without recourse, Council has been reminded of the failed infrastructure across many of their neighborhoods, poor streets, sewer systems and drainage, out of the frustration regarding these complaints there has been finger pointing, accusations, half-truths and lies have been thrown around, they do not want to be felt they are being marginalized, discounted or less valued, many feel that there's no transparency coming forth from this Council Marshall Scott 1490 Edwin Beaumont TX Stated to Councilmember Mike Getz that he and a group of people met and he's wanting to run for Mayor, Mr. Scott stated that he will be at every polling place with a sign asking people to vote against Councilmember Getz, he will not let him corrupt this city by trying to run for Mayor, commented on the amount of people that are coming from Lufkin and Jasper, they need to pay street taxes going in and out of Beaumont, they are tearing up the streets Minutes —August 28, 2018 Lafayette Spivey 6010 Chandler Dr. Beaumont TX Asked how the traffic can be slowed down at Tyrrell Park, stated that there are people in his neighborhood that are walking for exercise and the people that are coming out of Tyrrell Park are driving too fast, also stated that everyone that looks like him needs to get out and vote, asked that the North End, South End and Pear Orchard put their division aside and get out and vote to defeat the division Dayna Rothenberger 3890 E. Lynwood Dr. Beaumont TX Gave input as to how more people could be served with public transportation, stated that if the bus transportation had bike racks more people would ride the bus if they could take their bikes with them, bikes racks would be an inexpensive way to serve people, Council hears about the condition of the streets all the time, bikes don't damage streets, if there were fewer cars then there would be better streets, bikes are a source of exercise and are friendly, if we did more with bikes and encouraged more people to get out and ride bikes we would have happier people and communities Torey Doucette 1375 Wooten Dr. I Beaumont TX Thanked Council for all that they do for the city and is very proud -of the City of Beaumont, want to help those that don't understand, stated that everything starts from the top and goes down, and if the tops isn't operating like it needs to then everything else underneath crumbles, stated to Councilmember Getz that he appreciates him in his seat but that he needed him to understand that he is a black pastor and there are other black pastors that were present at the meeting, the confusion that goes on in the neighborhoods can possible be limited if Councilmember Getz works with them, they are willing to talk with and work with him, but he needs to remember they play a huge role in the community, when a person dies they don't call Councilmember Getz, they call the pastor, stated that Councilmember Getz needs to realize that their opinions matter, also made comments regarding the former L.L. Melton YMCA Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS MAYOR PRO TEM MOUTON - THANKED PASTOR DOUCETTE FOR HIS COMMENTS REGARDING THE FORMER L.L. MELTON YMCA, ALSO STATED THAT STAGG DR. WAS A PART OF THE REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND THAT'S WHY IT WAS REPAVED AND NOT JUST POT HOLES BEING FILLED, IT IS A MAJOR STREET AND THERE HAD BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE REPAIRS TO STAGG DR., THANKED ALL CLERGY FOR COMING OUT AND THANKED CITIZENS FOR THEIR COMMENTS, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF LARRY WELLS ON THE LOSS OF HIS MOTHER AND BROTHER AS WELL AS7HE JOSEPH FAMILY, CONGRATULATED GREATER GOOD HOPE ON CELEBRATING THEIR 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THEIR RIBBON CUTTING ON THEIR NEW CHURCH COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE Minutes —August 28, 2018 COUNCILMEMBER PATE - GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF BUDDY FOXWORTH, ANNOUNCED LAMAR UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL IST GAME FRIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 31, 2018 COUNCILMEMBER SAM - STATED THAT THERE ARE SOME LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT ON WASHINGTON BLVD., AS WELL AS TREES THAT ARE ALSO HANGING OVER THE STREET, CONGRATULATED GREATER GOOD HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH ON CELEBRATING THEIR 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY, ALSO STATED THAT HE AGREED WITH MS. NIXON THAT SPOKE EARLIER, THANKED EVERYONE FOR ATTENDING THE MEETING COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - STATED THAT HE APPRECIATED PASTOR DOUCETTE'S COMMENTS, DOES HAVE AN EXCELLENT RELATIONSHIP WITH SOME OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PASTORS HERE IN BEAUMONT AND IS ALWAYS WILLING TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE REASONABLE, SOME OF HIS FELLOW PASTORS ARE NOT REASONABLE, PEOPLE THAT CALL FOR KIDS TO STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T GET THEIR WAY AT A SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ABOUT A NAME ON A STADIUM THAT WOULD HURT CHILDREN, HE DOESN'T THINK THEY ARE REASONABLE, AND WON'T HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM, BUT WILL ALWAYS SIT DOWN AND TALK WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE REASONABLE, MADE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FORMER L.L. MELTON YMCA, ALSO MADE COMMENTS THAT HE HASN'T MET ANYONE IN WARD II THAT'S IN FAVOR OF PURCHASING THE AT&T BUILDING AND THEY ARE IN FAVOR OF HIRING MORE POLICE OFFICERS COUNCILMEMBER JORDAN - NONE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO CITY COUNCIL ` MEETING NEXT WEEK, WISHED EVERYONE A HAPPY LABOR DAY MAYOR AMES - STATED TO COUNCILMEMBER GETZ THAT SHE KNOWS LOTS OF CITIZENS IN WARD II THAT ARE IN FAVOR OF PURCHASING THE AT&T BUILDING, COMMENTED ON THE ANNUAL FOOTBALL BANQUET SHE ATTENDED THIS WEEKEND, THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER WAS "LIL" JOE WASHINGTON, JR., ALSO ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO TAKE PART IN THE #EATBEAUMONT Open session of meeting recessed at 4:13 p.m. Minutes — August 28, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION * Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Claim of Carlotta Nicholas Executive Session, Council adjourned. Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes — August 28, 2018