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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
COUNCIL MEETING
W.L. Pate, Jr., Mayor Pro Tem BECKY AMES, MAYOR Randy Feldschau., At -Large
Taylor Neild, Ward 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz, Ward II
Audwin Samuel, Ward III MAY 26, 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 May 26, 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 items 1-4/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Vernon Tubbs with First Full Gospel 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 items 1-4/Consent Agenda
Vernon Tubbs 3290 Pine St. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding Item #3 on the Agenda; a resolution authorizing the City Manager
to receive funds from the Coronavirus Relief Fund through the U.S. Department of Treasury
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes — May 19, 2020
* Confirmation of board and commission member appointments — None
Minutes — May 26, 2020
A) Approve a payment to Motorola for a maintenance agreement to support the 800 MHz radio
system — Resolution 20-104
B) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for grant funding for
the continuation of the SETX Auto Theft Task Force — Resolution 20-105
C) Approve the purchase of actuators for use at the Water Plant — Resolution 20-106
Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. 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
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-018 to amend the public health
emergency disaster orders for the City of Beaumont.
Governor Greg Abbott on May 18, 2020 issued Executive Order No. GA -23 enacting Phase II
expanding the opening of Texas. The Governor feels that certain metrics have been
achieved so as to continue the strategic reopening of certain aspects of the State while at the
same time minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
This announcement raises the question of when and under what circumstances should the
City open certain facilities. The City Manager is interested in a planned opening of City Hall
and the Tyrrell Historical Library.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT AMENDING ORDINANCE 20-018 TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DISASTER
ORDERS FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; OPENING CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Mayor Pro Tem Pate
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, FELDSCHAU,
SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER NEILD
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 20-020
Minutes — May 26, 2020
2. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2020 Budget.
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, the City Manager shall strictly enforce the
provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not
authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the budget
ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of the
appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred. Approving the proposed
amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget and that interfund
transfers are in accordance with financial policies as approved within the budget document.
The details of the proposed amendments are as follows:
The Henry Homberg Golf Course Fund was established to account for the revenues
and expenditures associated with operating the City's 18 -hole municipal golf course
and club house. Over the past years, transfers from the General Fund have been
necessary in order to operate the course and strengthen the fund balance of the
Henry Homberg Golf Course Fund. As discussed in a workshop with City Council on
September 10, 2019, due to the transfers and because of GASB 54 (Governmental
Accounting Standards Board Statement No 54) it was recommended to close the
Henry Homberg Golf Course Fund and account for the revenues and expenditures of
such fund under the Parks and Recreation department in the General Fund. To do
so, a budget amendment is needed to transfer the revenue and expenditure
appropriations in the Henry Homberg Golf Course Fund to the General Fund. Also,
remaining fund balance of $346,325 will be transferred to the General Fund.
Henry Homberg
Golf Course Fund
Original
Budget
Proposed
Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Revenues
$485,500
$<485,500>
-$0
Total Expenditures
$795,500
$<449,175>
$346,325
2. The General Fund has a proposed amendment to appropriate additional revenues of
$485,500 and additional expenditures of $795,500 that are transferred from the Henry
Homberg Golf Course budget as mentioned in item 1. In addition, a transfer of
$346,325 is needed to move the remaining fund balance in the Henry Homberg Golf
Course fund to close it out.
General Fund
Original
Proposed
Amended Budget
Budget
Amendment
Total Revenues
$129,284,700
$485,500+
$130,116,525
$346,325
Total Expenditures
$131,825,900
$795,500
$132,621,400
Approval of the ordinance.
Minutes — May 26, 2020
Councilmember Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 TO APPROPRIATE
ADDITIONAL REVENUES IN THE HENRY HOMBERG GOLF COURSE AND GENERAL FUNDS; TO
APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN THE HENRY HOMEBERG GOLF COURSE AND GENERAL
FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Neild
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 20-021
3. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to receive funds from the Coronavirus
Relief Fund through the U.S. Department of Treasury.
The Coronavirus Relief Fund was established within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act (CARES Act). $1.85 billion from the total allocation to the State of
Texas is being provided to local cities and counties on a $55 per capita basis. The fund will
cover expenditures incurred between March 1 and December 30, 2020 due to the public
health emergency specific to Covid-19. These funds will reimburse payroll expenses for
employees working during the pandemic. Funds will also reimburse the City for equipment
and actions necessary to facilitate public health measures dealing with Covid-19. Twenty
percent (20%) of the funding ($1,317,580) can be received immediately upon signing the
grant agreement. The remaining portion will be reimbursed as documentation of allowable
expenses is provided.
No matching funds are required.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE
IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FROM THE CORONAVIRUS
RELIEF FUND THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $6,587,900 FOR EXPENDITURES INCURRED BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2020 AND DECEMBER 30,
2020 DUE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY SPECIFIC TO COVID-19. Councilmember Feldschau
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 20-107
Minutes — May 26, 2020
4. Consider a resolution approving a contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen (MVBA)
for collection services.
Among other court -related functions, the Municipal. Court Division of the Finance Department
processes payments of fines, overdue notices of outstanding fines, establishes payment
plans, and processes warrants issued for non-payment of outstanding fines. An overdue
account goes into warrant status at 30 days past due and is turned over to a collection
agency at 60 days past due. A statutory collection fee of 30% is attached to the amount past
due and is paid by the defendant upon payment of the past due fine.
Requests for Proposal were sent to seventeen (17) vendors. The City received seven
responses. The responses were evaluated by City staff and the best score was received by
MVBA. MVBA will charge the statutory amount of 30%. The contract is for one year with
two one- year options to renew. The City currently has a contract with MVBA to provide
these services.
Funds will come from the statutory collection fee paid by the defendant.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR AND SAMPSON, LLP, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR A ONE (1) YEAR
CONTRACT, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW UPON MUTUAL CONSENT FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1
YEAR PERIODS, FOR COLLECTION SERVICES OF DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL COURT FINES AND FEES BE
ACCEPTED. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ, SAMUEL AND
MOUTON
NAYS: MAYOR AMES, COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 20-108
COMMENTS
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Keitha and Debra Gallien 2315 Sabine Pass Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding the Anthony Cemetery where they have loved ones buried, the
cemetery is in deplorable condition, there are concerns regarding health, safety and the
overall integrity of Beaumont, this cemetery is located on the south side of Beaumont in Ward
III, it has already been in the news, the work that needs to be done has been reported to the
person in charge with no improvement, asked for help from the city and citizens to get the
cemetery cleaned up
Minutes — May 26, 2020
James Roberson 4750 Tannis St. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding an invention that he has, would like the city to look at his
invention
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - STATED TO THE CITIZENS THAT EVERYONE ON COUNCIL WANTS
TO MAKE SURE THAT THE CITY REOPENS IN A SAFE AND
RESPONSIBLE MANNER, GAVE HIS REASONING FOR HIS VOTE
REGARDING THE PLAYGROUND AND THE BASKETBALL COURTS,
IN REGARDS TO THE PLAYGROUNDS, HE LOOKS TO THE
PARENTS TO PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE AND TO TAKE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR .CHILDREN, HE DOES HAVE A
CONCERN WITH BASKETBALLCOURTS AND CONTACT SPORTS,
STATED THAT DURING THE SUMMER THERE ARE TEENAGERS
WITH NO PARENT SUPERVISION DUE TO PARENTS WORKING,
REGARDS TO ITEM #4 AND HIS VOTE, HE DOES PREFER LOCAL
BUSINESSES BUT LINEBARGER IS A NATIONAL COMPANY,
FEELS A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE THE BEST SERVICE TO
OUR CITIZENS AS HE CAN, DOES LISTEN TO STAFF WHO WILL BE
WORKING WITH THESE COMPANIES AND THEIR EXPERIENCE
WEIGHS HEAVILY ON HIS DECISIONS
MAYOR PRO TEM PATE - COMMENTED ON MEMORIAL DAY AND THE EVENT HE
ATTENDED AT FOREST LAWN, THANK GOD WE LIVE IN
AMERICA
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - ASKED THAT THE CITY MANAGER HAVE STAFF CHECK THE
2300 BLOCK OF EAST LUCAS GOING EAST, IT LOOKS LIKE
THERE MAY BE A DIP IN THE CEMENT, WATER HAS BEEN THERE
AND AS OF 10:00 A.M. THIS MORNING IT'S STILL THERE, IT'S
NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THERE HAS BEEN STANDING WATER
THERE WHICH LEADS HIM TO BELIEVE THAT THE AREA COULD
BE SINKING, ALSO IN THE 3900 BLOCK OF PINE STREET FOR A
BLOCK GOING SOUTH THE DITCHES WERE FULL TO THE STREET
DURING THE LAST RAIN EVENT, THINKS THERE IS AN ISSUE
THERE, ASKED THAT IT BE CHECKED, NEXT DOOR TO 3140
CORDOVA, SOMEONE HAS PLACED A LOAD OF TRASH AND
DEBRIS IN THE DITCH WHICH HAS BLOCKED THAT ENTIRE
BLOCK FROM DRAINING, ASKED THAT THIS BE CHECKED AS
WELL
COUNCILMEMBER MOUTON - NONE
Minutes — May 26, 2020
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - ASKED THAT WHEN GOING TO THE CITY PLAYGROUNDS TO
PLEASE USE PRECAUTION, GAVE STATISTICS REGARDING
COVID-19 TESTING, STATED THAT THE NUMBERS ARE LOW
AND WANT THEM TO STAY LOW, EVERYONE NEEDS TO ADHERE
TO THE CDC GUIDELINES
Tina Broussa
).m.
Minutes — May 26, 2020