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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/28/2020 MINBE.AUM:0,NT MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING W.L. Pate, Jr., Mayor Pro Tem BECKY AMES, MAYOR Randy Feldschau., At -Large Taylor Neiid, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz, Ward II Audwin Samuel, Ward III APRIL 28, 2020 Robin Mouton, Ward. IV 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 April 28, 2020, 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's 1-3/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Dwight Benoit with Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church 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 Tem Pate, Councilmembers Neild, Getz, Feldschau, Mouton and Samuel. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions None Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda item No's 1-3/Consent Agenda None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes — April 21, 2020 Confirmation of board and commission member appointments - None A. Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents for the purchase of a 5'x 50' wide sidewalk easement for the Washington Boulevard Phase 2 Project— Resolution 20-089 Minutes —April 28, 2020 B. Authorize the settlement of the claim of Shirley Allen — Resolution 20-090. Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Getz . seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE 'MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a resolution to reject all bids for the construction of a new chain link fence at the Tyrrell Park Botanical Garden Center. The City requested proposals for a new chain link fence system to enclose the Tyrrell Park Botanical Garden Center complex to mitigate damage to. the property by feral hogs. Bids were requested from ten vendors and three responses were submitted. All submitted bids were significantly more than the anticipated amount of this project. Until a bid is awarded the bid tab is not made public in order to.preclude an unfair competitive advantage in future bids. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY REJECT THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANEW CHAIN LINK FENCE AT THE TYRRELL PARK BOTANICAL GARDEN CENTER. Mayor Pro Tem Pate seconded the motion. AYES:- MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,. FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 20-091 2. Consider a resolution approving a contract for interior repairs at the Tyrrell Park Garden Center. Due to flood damage caused by Tropical Storm Imelda, the interior of the building located at 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive must be repaired. Bids were requested from fourteen (14) vendors and four responses were received. ,The low qualified bid to complete the project with a cost of $99,680 was received from Jack Built Contractors, LLC. of Orange. Minutes --April 28, 2020 - The contractor will complete the project in seventy-five (75) calendar days. Funds will come from the City Insurance Policy. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY JACK BUILT CONTRACTORS, LLC. OF ORANGE, TEXAS, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $999,680.00 FOR INTERIOR REPAIRS AT THE TYRRELL PARK GARDEN CENTER BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JACK BUILT CONTRACTORS, LLC. OF ORANGE, TEXAS, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $999,680.00. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 20-092 3. Consider a resolution approving a contract for property insurance coverage for various city owned buildings and assets. Higginbotham, of. Port Arthur, is the City's broker of record for securing the City's property insurance. The proposed annual premium is based on a total insured value of $246,367,823. The cost of the policy for this year is $1,543,042.26, a $330,573.39 increase from last year's premium of .$1,212,468.87.. The net rate (per $100 valuation) increased by 30.3%, from $0.44 to $0.57. The increase in rate is attributed to a hardening commercial property market and losses incurred by the City over the past few years. The policy renewal will be in effect from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. Companies providing insurance are layered with exposure limited to the amount of damage incurred. All risk coverage, including Flood and Earth Movement, is provided byAmRisc, LP, Velocity Risk Underwriters (Lloyds), Swiss RE/First Specialty, AXIS Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Lloyds of London (Insurisk, LP), RSUI Indemnity Insurance Company, and Arrowhead Insurance Risk Managers. Boiler and Machinery coverage is provided by Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Terrorism coverage is provided by Lloyd's of London. The deductibles per occurrence for the new policy are as follows: Deductibles $50,000 Per Occurrence as respects to All Other Perils, Except as noted below: Named Storm Wind & Hail: 2% of the Sum of the Stated Values for each Location (affected by loss) identified in the Statement of Values subject to $250,000 minimum per occurrence Wind Driven Precipitation: 2% of the Sum of the Stated Values for each Location (affected by loss) identified in the Statement of Values subject to $250,000 minimum per occurrence Minutes — April 28, 2020 All Other Wind &Hail: $50,000 per occurrence Flood: $50,000 per occurrence, Except as noted below: 2% of the Sum of the Stated Values for each Location (affected by loss) identified in the Statement of Values subject to $100,000 minimum per occurrence as respects Named Storm Flood Excess of NFIP, whether purchased or not, plus $100,000 per occurrence as respects Flood at Locations prefixed with zones A & V Earth Movement: $50,000 per occurrence Funds will come from the General Fund Approval of resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE, FLOOD AND QUAKE PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR THE ANNUAL PREMIUM AMOUNT OF $1,543,042.26 THROUGH HIGGINBOTHAM, OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AS BROKER, FOR ALL RISK COVERAGE, INCLUDING FLOOD AND EARTH MOVEMENT PROVIDED BY AMRISC, LP, VELOCITY RISK UNDERWRITERS (LLOYD'S, SWISS RE/FIRST SPECIALTY, AXIS SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY, LLOYD'S OF LONDON, (INSURISK, LP), RSUI INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, AND ARROWHEAD INSURANCE RISK MANAGERS EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2020; BOILER AND MACH INERY'COVERAGE PROVIDED BY LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2020; AND, TERRORISM COVERAGE PROVIDED BY LLOYD'S OF LONDON EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2020. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 20-093 PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments on the Public Services and Public Facilities and Improvements line items of the Consolidated Grant Program's 2020 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing Open: 1:47 p.m. None Public Hearing Close: 1:47 p.m. 4. Consider approving a resolution adopting the 2020 HUD Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan. Minutes — April 28, 2020 As mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), City Council has conducted public hearings and work sessions in previous years prior to adopting the City's Annual Action Plan. Planning & Community Development staff, along with the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), has hosted Public Hearings in order to receive public comments on the process and activities related to the 2020 Annual Action Plan. Attached is the proposed Budget for the 2020 Program Year. The proposed budget reflects estimated allocations of $1,361,649 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, an estimated $100,000 in Program Income and $477,022 in HOME funding. Funds will come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds. Conduct the Public Hearing and approve the Resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Pate moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ADOPTS THE HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM'S 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AS WELL AS THE BUDGET OF THE 2020 ACTION PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,938,666. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND MOUTON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 20-094 PRESENTATION COVID-19 Update Sherry Ulmer, Public Health Director gave a COVID-19 Update. Ms. Ulmer stated that there were 220 positive cases, 720 negative cases with 250 pending results. There has been a total of 1,190 citizens that have been tested, 15 deaths with underlying health conditions. There was discussion of the outcome of confirmed cases by age range, as well as the number of confirmed cases and deaths by race/ethnicity along with the number of daily confirmed cases by date of collection as of April 27, 2020. WORK SESSION Review and discuss options for constructing a fence at the Tyrrell Park Botanical Garden Center Keith Folsom, Building Services Director reviewed and discussed options for constructing a fence at the Tyrrell Park Botanical Garden Center. Mr. Folsom stated that there are three options, the first option is a chain link fence with a concrete apron underneath, for long term which would be the best option and would cost more money. The second option is a wood rail fence, the top rail and bottom rail would be wood post with a welded wire cattle panel in it along with the concrete apron, the estimated cost would be $117,000.00 which also includes the ornamental fence. Mr. Folsom stated that he wouldn't recommend the second option. The third option is a fix knot fence which is a roll fencing, it has a combination of a metal T Minutes — April 28, 2020 . post and wood post for support, the contractor would run a strand of bob wire on the bottom and two strands along the top with about 54th inch on height, with this option the concrete apron wouldn't be included, the ornamental fence would be included with an estimated cost of about $75,500.00. Mr. Folsom warned that the third option isn't pleasing to the eye but would still have the ornamental fence across the front around the parameter but probably won't last as long as option one. Council requested more estimates. Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting COMMENTS Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Pastor Howard Cameron 6820 Westgate Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council as a citizen and as a part of the Area Pastors Council, stated that he wanted to address the things that he has watched going on in the community and across the nation, stated how much he appreciates the Mayor and the Council, he is appalled by the things that are going on in the national and social media, most have no idea who they are talking about, if people only knew what this Mayor and this Council has accomplished in the last fifteen or so years they wouldn't begin to criticize anyone on Council, stated to the Mayor that they are behind her and they won't turn on her, doesn't appreciate one bit those that are turning on her, appreciates the Council and the Mayor's constant upholding of the churches as well as prayer in our city Paul Martin 2485 Hazel Ave. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council on behalf of cosmetologists who didn't want to come and speak, there are a lot of cosmetologists who have been out of work for a month following the order of the Mayor they have stayed home without money, they are independent contractors, they don't qualify for SBA loans or any of the relief money, stated to the Mayor that the decision she made to go have a service provided was a poor decision, when you're in a position of leadership you should be setting an example and not circumventing your own rules to get something done for your comfort and convenience Greg Kutz 14925 Lisa Ln. Beaumont TX Made comments regarding a band that came to Beaumont in 1970 and performed their very first concert at the KC Hall, also commented on ZZ Top and Babe Didrikson Zaharias, etc., there are a lot of people that came from this area the City can celebrate, commented. on the destruction of the Beaumont School District and a year ago the Mayor tried to strike public comments, also made comments regarding the Mayor's issue with visiting a nail salon and putting the business owner in jeopardy and under investigation Paul Traylor 9220 N. Bluestem Beaumont TX Stated that he's a salon owner here in Beaumont, wanted to provide character witness for the Mayor, stated that he's known the Mayor for close to thirty five years, asked the question, do we make poor choices in life, yes we do, quoted "he who is without sin cast the first stone"; stated that if the Mayor would have called him and asked him to do it he would have, in their Minutes — April 28, 2020 profession they are designed to be service providers and they build relationships, asked who can judge what is essential and what is nonessential to an individual, hates that social media has defamed somebody who has provided such great service to our community, it's saddening Robert Pate 6315 RFD Rd. Beaumont TX Stated that Council does a great job, sometimes we faulter, stated to the Mayor that he appreciates her apologizing because that's more than other people have done in the past, what occurred several months ago there wasn't an apology, Mark Twain once said "a rumor can travel around the world and back before truth gets its boots on", thinks everyone needs to wait until the truth comes out before they condemn someone, stated to the Mayor that she does a great job, believes in her and always will Kathy Burks Thomas 1310 Audubon PI. Beaumont TX Stated that she supports the Mayor, thinks that the job she's done is incredible, she's dedicated, she has worked tirelessly during hurricanes, floods and other crisis, under her leadership there have been parks built, the Event Centre, Lakeside Center etc., there have been events, festivals and the arts, she has an earnest desire to grow the community and to see it come together, always impressed as to how intelligent, calm and reasonable she is, she's recognized by other Mayors around this country Ricky Jason 1075 Magnolia St. Beaumont TX Stated that he wanted to get some things correct regarding the Mayor, stated that the Mayor was not in the salon to get her nails done, stated that Wendy Williams,and the Breakfast Club need to get it right, Beaumont is beautiful because of the Mayor, made comments regarding a Councilmember Sandy Pate 6315 RFD Rd. Beaumont TX Spoke in support of the Mayor, stated that the Mayor has been on Council since 1994, she came on Council to work with a purpose it then became a passion, the Mayor is very passionate about Beaumont, she has never seen so much hate from people, stated that the Mayor made a mistake and she has apologized for it, stated that she wants to see a unity on the Council, when she hears or reads bad things from Councilmembers that sit with her it hurts her, she's appalled at the things that are being said and asked that everybody stop, if people don't have anything good to say then don't say anything at all Misty Anderson 3715 Calder Ave. Beaumont TX Stated that she's a salon owner here in Beaumont and has been in the industry as a stylist for almost fifteen years, stated that she along with eight other stylist that work with her have been unemployed and haven't provided a service to anyone, does believe that people make mistakes but they should answer for their mistakes, stated to the Mayor that she sat down in a closed establishment, had a towel placed in front of her with a bowl of solution and that is a service which is against the regulations set by the Governor, consequences should be established regarding whatever the investigation reveals, her personal opinion is that everyone needs to stand up and own what they have done wrong, she feels sorry for the salon owner because she might possibly lose her license for good Minutes — April 28, 2020 Chiquita Tebo 490 Enfield Ln. Beaumont TX Stated that she was here two months ago and let them know then that no seat is untouchable, stated to the Mayor that had she not been at that shop we wouldn't be here, on Tuesday evening she did no wrong, on Thursday she had an apology, told the Mayor that she made national news, we don't need that here in Beaumont, we know that you have done good things and we hold you to a better standard, things needs to change, no seat is untouchable not even hers Kathy Hileman 2371 FM 365 Beaumont TX Stated that she has been a staunch supporter�of this Council since moving to Beaumont in 2005, has known Mayor Ames all that time, although she appreciates her apology and believes in her heart that she meant no malice, believes that it would have been seen in a better light and -perceived as more sincere had the apology been made immediately after the snafu came to light and not three days later or at the behest of an attorney, although the owner of the nail salon disobeyed the ,County Judges order she wouldn't have done so if Mayor Ames hadn't called her for a private appointment, if the nail salon is fined thinks Mayor Ames should be as well, or at the very minimum Mayor Ames should pay for the salon owners fine, very disappointed about how the situation was handled by Council resulting in a Councilmember being censured, by MayorAmes own words "he should be held responsible" and so should she, asked that the Council censure Mayor Ames and by doing so put this matter to bed as a majority of the citizens of Beaumont have requested ' Donny Flippo 7595 Hwy 105 - Beaumont TX Commented on the Mayors issue, stated that there are consequences, appreciates the Mayors leadership, stated that everyone should ask themselves if this was done in malice, knows that the Council will deal with this situation as best it can and will do the right thing, the Mayor shouldn't resign or be removed Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - STATED TO THE CITY MANAGER THAT THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THE DRAINAGE DITCH BEHIND FLOYD'S RESTAURANT, AFTER SPENDING SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON THIS, IT'S GETTING TRASHED AGAIN, FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS HE HAS BROUGHT UP TWO ADDRESSES 1620 AND 1280 W. LUCAS WHERE THEY ARE RUNNING A WRECKER SERVICE AND THE OTHER IS RUNNING A GROUP HOME, WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF THIS ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVED, ASKED THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SEX OFFENDERS LIVING NEXT TO SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES, HE OWES SOME ANSWERS TO SOME CITIZENS, COMMENTED ON THE FACT THATTHE CITY HAS BEEN DOING SOME WATER VALVE TESTING, ASKED THAT IN THE FUTURE COULD THE CITY DO A PSA OR SOME TYPE OF NOTIFICATION SO THE CITIZENS CAN BE INFORMED AS TO WHEN THAT TEST WILL HAPPEN, ASKED IF IT'S POSSIBLE MOVING FORWARD, WHEN A PERMIT IS PULLED THAT CITY COUNCIL BE Minutes — April 28, 2020 NOTIFIED, FREQUENTLY THEY GET ASKED BY CITIZENS WHAT'S GOING ON IN CERTAIN AREAS AND MOST TIMES THEY DON'T HAVE AN ANSWER BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW, IF COUNCIL COULD GET A HEADS UP THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - STATED THAT OVER 50,000 AMERICANS HAVE DIED FROM CORONAVIRUS, WHY IS THERE SUCH AN UPROAR IN BEAUMONT TEXAS ABOUT THE MAYOR GOING INTO A NAIL SALON, BECAUSE IT REPRESENTS SOMETHING LARGER, SOMETHING THAT HE DOESN'T NEED TO GET INTO RIGHT NOW, THIS HAS CLEARLY CREATED A CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE IN HER LEADERSHIP, THE MAYOR CREATED THIS ISSUE NO ONE ELSE DID, SHE NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - STATED TO THE CITIZENS AND PRIMARILY TO THE CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY, ENCOURAGE THEM TO MOVE FORWARD VERY CAREFULLY AS THE COMMUNITY REOPENS, KNOWS THAT THE GOVERNOR HAS PUT OUT THE ORDER OF 25% OCCUPANCY, UNDERSTANDS THAT EVERYONE IS EAGER TO REOPEN AND GET BACK TO WORK AS WE SHOULD, THINKS THAT WE ALL AGREE THAT WE HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD IN A SAFE MANNER, BELIEVES THAT DOING THIS IN PHASES IS A RESPONSIBLE MANNER IN WHICH TO DO IT, KNOWS IT'S A CHALLENGE, MANY OF THE CHURCHES AND PLACES OF WORSHIP ARE SUFFERING, AS A PASTOR HE'S TRYING TO PUT TOGETHER A PLAN NOW ON HOW TO REOPEN HIS CHURCH BUT KNOWS THAT EVERYONE AGREES THAT THEY HAVE TO USE WISDOM AND TO BE CAREFUL BECAUSE THE SAFETY OF THEIR PARISHIONER'S AND CITIZENS ARE VERY IMPORTANT MAYOR PRO TEM PATE - COMPLIMENTED COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU WHO HAD EASTER SERVICE OUTSIDE AT FORD PARK, THANKED HIS BROTHER AND SISTER-IN-LAW FOR ATTENDING THE MEETING, APPRECIATES EVERYONE THAT TOOK THE TIME TO COME TO THE MEETING AND SPEAK, ASKED THAT, CITIZENS KEEP COUNCIL ON THE PRAYER LIST, COUNCIL'S TRYING TO DO THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASON COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - STATED THAT DR. KING SAID "THE TRUE MEASURE OF A MAN IS NOT HOW HE BEHAVES IN A TIME OF COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE BUT IT'S WHERE HE STANDS IN CONTROVERSY AND CONFLICT", STATED THAT HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN OR FAULT LET HIM CAST THE FIRST STONE, COUNCIL DOES THE BEST THAT THEY CAN, ARE THEY PERFECT NO, STATED THAT HE HAS WATCHED THE MAYOR OVER TWENTY FIVE YEARS, SHE'S NOT PERFECT, SHE'S MADE MISTAKES BUT ONE THING HE CAN SAY IS THAT SHE HAS ALWAYS ATTEMPTED TO DO WHAT SHE FELT WAS THE BEST THING, THE COUNCIL HAS TOO MANY OTHER THINGS THAT THEY NEED TO BE FOCUSED ON BUT CONTINUES TO BE DISTRACTED, WE NEED TO DO GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND NOT LET IT BE TORN DOWN Minutes — April 28, 2020 COUNCILMEMBER MOUTON STATED THAT THERE HAS BEEN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT NAILS, HOGS ETC., THERE ARE PEOPLE DYING EVERY DAY FROM A VIRUS THAT NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO COMBAT, THE MAYOR HAS SAID SHE WENT IN THE SALON TO HAVE HER NAILS SOAKED OFF, SHE HAS APOLOGIZED AND AGREED THAT IT WASN'T THE BEST DECISION, AS PASTOR FLIPPO STATED, WAS. IT INTENDED FOR MALICE, NO IT WASN'T, WITH ALL OF THAT BEING SAID, BEAUMONT IS BETTER THAN WHAT HAS BEEN DISPLAYED AROUND THE WORLD, COUNCIL WILL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AND DISCUSS THE ISSUE AND THEY WILL DO WHAT THEY NEED TO DO AS. RESPONSIBLE COUNCILMEMBERS, THEY DID IT SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND THEY WILL DO IT AGAIN, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF DON GORDON (BEAUMONT POLICE OFFICER, JOSEPHINE PRYOR, JARROD TAYLOR, JO JO WILLIAMS AND AUGUST MALBROUGH CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR AMES - STATED THAT EVERYTHING THAT COULD BE SAID ABOUT COVID-19 HAS BEEN SAID, THANKED SHERRY ULMER, HEALTH DIRECTOR, MAX NGUYEN, EMS AND TIM OCNASCHEK, EOC FOR ALL THEY DO, STATED THAT THE CITY ISN'T OUT OF THE WOODS YET, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO STAY SAFE AND THANKED EVERYONE WHO CAME TODAY Open session of meeting recessed at 3:41 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION * Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.074 of.the Government Code: Mayor Becky Ames There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Tina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes — April 28, 2020