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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/2021 MIN BEAUM © NT T E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT COUNCIL MEETING Albert"A.J."Turner Jr.,At-Large ROBIN MOUTON, MAYOR Randy Feldschau,At-Large Taylor Neild,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz,Ward II Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tem OCTOBER 12,2021 Chris Durio,Ward IV Tyrone 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 October 12, 2021, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING * Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Proclamations, Presentation and Recognition - Receive an update from the Public Health Director related to COVID-19 * Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda items 1-9 Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor David Johnson with Trinity United Methodist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Mouton led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Mouton, Mayor Pro Samuel, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Turner, Feldschau and Neild. Also, present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Mayor Mouton read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of Public and Councilmember Comments. Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions "Ovarian and Breast Cancer Awareness Month" —October 2021 — Proclamation read by Mayor Mouton, accepted by Norma Sampson, Executive Director for Gift of Life and others Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 1-9 None CONSENT AGENDA (Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non-controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A consensus of the Council is required to remove any item for discussion and separate action.) Minutes—October 12,2021 A. Approval of the September 28, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments - Resolution 21-237 The following citizens would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Robin Troy Councilmember Randy Feldschau Walt Wendler Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dora Nisby Councilmember Randy Feldschau Brian Nepveux Councilmember Mike Getz Biquita Hernandez-Smith Councilmember Mike Getz Connie Berry Councilmember Mike Getz Darius Linton Councilmember Chris Durio James Broussard Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023, (This item was removed from the list of appointments) Citizen Appointed By Bobby Beaver Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dayna Simmons Councilmember Randy Feldschau Marc McDonald Councilmember Taylor Neild Roy West Councilmember Taylor Neild Shelly Vitanza Councilmember Mike Getz Stephen "Doc" Watson Councilmember Mike Getz Glenda Segura Councilmember Chris Durio Ladonna Sherwood Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Hester Bell Councilmember Randy Feldschau John Berube Councilmember Taylor Neild Janelle Templeton Councilmember Mike Getz The following citizens would be appointed to the Library Commission. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Kunwoo Choi Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dora Nisby Councilmember Taylor Neild Ben Woodhead Councilmember Mike Getz Yola Barnes Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Minutes—October 12,2021 Citizen Appointed By Jason Wade Apodaca Councilmember Randy Feldschau Michael Tarabay Councilmember Randy Feldschau Vivian Todd Councilmember Taylor Neild John Neil Councilmember Taylor Neild Emily Coxe Councilmember Mike Getz Clarke Baker Councilmember Mike Getz David Harper Councilmember Chris Durio Charles Paul Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Tom Noyola Councilmember Randy Feldschau Taher Quraishi Councilmember Taylor Neild Sina Nejad Councilmember Mike Getz Darius Linton Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By William "Bill' Sam Councilmember Randy Feldschau Alma Hodge Councilmember Randy Feldschau Rodney Robichau Councilmember Taylor Neild Glen Johnson Councilmember Taylor Neild Karl Duerr Councilmember Mike Getz Roy McGrath Councilmember Mike Getz Thomas Sigee Councilmember Chris Durio Sohaib Jabbar Councilmember Chris Durio C. Approve a resolution nominating Lauren Mason for the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Central Appraisal District- Resolution 21-238 D. Authorize the conveyance of a Drainage Easementto Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 - Resolution 21-239 E. Authorize the acceptance of a ten foot wide Exclusive Water Line Easement located at 740 Highway 105 - Resolution 21-240 F. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Uniti Fiber for the placement of fiber optic cable in public right-of-way - Resolution 21-241 G. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to waive permit fees - Resolution 21-242 H. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary, for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Beaumont Police Department regarding federal motor carrier enforcement and inspections - Resolution 21-243 Minutes—Odober 12,2021 I. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary, for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Beaumont Police Department regarding state vehicle weight enforcement inspections - Resolution 21-244 J. Approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreementwith Tyler Technologies of Plano, Texas for software used by Municipal Court - Resolution 21-245 K. Authorize the City Manager to renew a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the South East Texas Regional Radio System - Resolution 21-246 L. Approve a contractfor the emergency cleaning of four alum storage tanks located atthe Pine Street Water Production Plant - Resolution 21-247 M. Authorize the City Managerto execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Solid Bridge Construction, LLC for the Cattail Marsh Wetlands Repair Project- Resolution 21-248 N. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4, accept maintenance, and authorize final paymentto Barricades Unlimited forthe Citywide Pavement Markings-Phase I Project - Resolution 21-249 O. Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Area Agency on Aging related to the 2-1-1 Area Information Center- Resolution 21-250 P. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreed Order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a Compliance Supplemental Environmental Project- Resolution 21-251 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board appointments. Mayor Pro Tem Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consider authorizing the purchase of three garbage trucks for use in the Solid Waste Division. Three identical garbage trucks will be purchased from Grande Truck Center, Inc., of San Antonio, in the total amount of$1,032,000.00. The new units will replace models 6168, 6169, and 6170 that have surpassed their useful life expectancy. The trucks are used for the collection of residential trash. The existing units will be disposed of in accordance with the City surplus property policies. Minutes—October 12,2021 Pricing was obtained through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC), a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. HGAC complies with State of Texas' procurement statutes. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Quote is attached. Funds will come from the Solid Waste Fund. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF THREE(3)GARBAGE TRUCKS FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION FROM GRANDE TRUCK CENTER, INC., OF SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,032,000.00 THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL(H-GAC)COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-252 2. Consider approving the purchase of two new pothole patch trucks for use in the Public Works Department. One 2023 Freightliner M2106 with a Dry Radial Asphalt Pothole Patcher in the amount of $173,945.90 will replace unit 3349, a 2011 International 7400 with Pro-Patch Pothole patch body, which has exceeded the expected service life, and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. A second 2023 Freightliner M2106 with a Dry Radial Asphalt Pothole Patcher in the amount of $173,945.90 will replace unit 3350, a 2011 International 7400 with Pro-Patch Pothole patch body, which has exceeded the expected service life, and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy Total pricing, in the amount of$347,891.80 was obtained from Freightliner of Austin, Texas, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. TIPS complies with State of Texas' procurement statutes. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. Minutes—October 12,20211 Councilmember Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FREIGHTLINER POTHOLE PATCH TRUCKS FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FROM FREIGHTLINER OF AUSTIN,OF AUSTIN,TEXAS,IN THE AMOUNT OF $348,891.80 THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM(TIPS)COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-253 3. Consider approving the purchase of three backhoe loaders for use in various City Departments. One Mustang Cat 4164WD Backhoe in the amount of$91,323.00, will be purchased for use in the Parks Division. This will replace unit 4367, a 2004 John Deer 6320 tractor, which has exceeded the expected service life, and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. One Mustang Cat 4164WD Backhoe with hammer in the amount of $110,633.00 will be purchased for use in the Streets Division. This will replace unit 5001, a 2008 New Holland B95B backhoe, which has exceeded the expected service life, and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. One Mustang Cat 4164WD Backhoe with hammer in the amount of $110,633.00 will be purchased for use in the Streets Division. This will replace unit 5159, a 2007 Case 580 SM2 backhoe, which has exceeded the expected service life, and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. Total pricing, in the amount of$312,589.00, was obtained from Mustang Cat, of Beaumont, Texas. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Mustang Cat is a Sole Source provider. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) BACKHOE LOADERS FOR USE IN VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FROM MUSTANG CAT, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR IN THE AMOUNT OF$315,589.00. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORMOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE Minutes—October 12,2021 MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-254 4. Consider approving the purchase of one street sweeper for use in the Streets & Drainage Division. One street sweeper will be purchased from Heil of Houston, Texas, in the amount of $286,777. Unit 4411, a 2016 Freightliner M-2 w/Elgin Sweeper body that has 1,925 hours and 143,146 miles, will be maintained at Fleet as a backup sweeper unit. Pricing was obtained through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC), a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. HGAC complies with State of Texas' procurement statutes. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councllmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF ONE(1)STREET SWEEPER FOR USE BY THE STREETS AND DRAINAGE DIVISION FROM HEIL OF TEXAS,OF HOUSTON,TEXAS,IN THE AMOUNT OF$286,777.00 THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-265 5. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., to continue management of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permitforthe City of Beaumont for Fiscal Year 2022. On October 16, 2012, by Resolution No. 12-249, City Council awarded CDM Smith, Inc., of Houston, an agreement for Professional Engineering Services to manage the MS4 Permit. The manager of the permit conducts dry and wet weather screenings of our five (5) major outfalls in the City. Under the permit, the city is required to submit an annual report summarizing activities and results of the screenings and other inspections conducted throughout the yearwhich CDM Smith, Inc., has successfully completed on the City's behalf since 2012. The agreement includes implementation of the stormwater management plan that details how the city (and DD6) will comply with the MS4 permit. Minutes—October 12,2021 If approved, the total services and expenses shall not exceed $250,000.00 without the City's prior written authorization. Funds will come from the General Fund and Public Works Department. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH,INC.,OF HOUSTON,TEXAS,IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$250,000 TO MANAGE THE MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PERMIT. COuncilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-256 6. Consider approving the purchase of one Case wheel loader for use in the Solid Waste Division. One Case wheel loader will be purchased from Associated Supply Company of Beaumont, Texas, in the amount of$209,046.90. This will replace Unit 5111, a 1992 John Deere 644E wheel loader, which has exceeded the expected service life, and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. Pricing was obtained through Buyboard, a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. Buyboard complies with State of Texas' procurement statutes. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Funds will come from the Solid Waste Fund. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel moved to ADOPT A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF ONE(1)CASE WHEEL LOADER FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION FROM ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $209,046.90 THROUGH THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. COuncilmember Durlo seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORMOUTON,MAYOR PROTEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes—October 12,2021 Resolution 21-257 7. Consider approving the purchase of three mowers for use in the Parks Department. One John Deere 6700A PrecisionCut Fairway mower in the amount of $55,367.17 will be purchased for use at the Henry Homberg Golf Course. This will replace unit 4234, a 2012 Jacobsen LF570 Fairway Mower, which has exceeded the expected service life, and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. One John Deere 2750 PrecisionCut Triplex mower in the amount of $40,572.84 will be purchased for use at the Henry Homberg Golf Course. This will replace unit 4373, a 2006 Jacobsen Greensking IV Greens mower, which has exceeded the expected service life and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. One John Deere 2550 PrecisionCut Triplex mower in the amount of $36,896.09 will be purchased for use at the Henry Homberg Golf Course. This will replace unit 4398, a 2013 Jacobsen Greensking IV Greens mower, which has exceeded the expected service life, and will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. Total pricing, in the amount of$132,836.10, was obtained from Brookside Equipment Sales, of Houston, Texas, through the BuyBoard contract. BuyBoard is a cooperative purchasing association that complies with the State of Texas' procurement statutes. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. COuncllmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) JOHN DEERE MOWERS FOR USE BY THE PARKS DEPARTMENT FROM BROOKSIDE EQUIPMENT SALES OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,836.10 THROUGH THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-258 8. Consider approving the award of a contract to Lark Group Inc. of Warren, Texas for the asbestos abatement and demolition of the structure located at 2600 Girolamo. The City red tagged the structure located at 2600 Girolamo due to the unsafe condition. The owners have failed to make any repairs and the structure was presented to City Council and a raze order was issued. Minutes—October 12,2021 Bids were requested for the asbestos abatement and demolition of the structure. Six vendors were notified, and four bids were submitted. Lark Group, Inc. of Warren Texas provided the low qualified bid in the total amount of$114,000. Funds will come from the General Fund Approval of the resolution. CDuncilmember Nelld moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO LARK GROUP,INC.,OF WARREN,TEXAS,IN THE AMOUNT OF$114,000.00,FOR THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2600 GIROLAMO STREET; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LARK GROUP, INC., OF WARREN, TEXAS. COuncllmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYORMOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 21-259 9. Consider a request to abandon a portion of Cottonwood Street located between Concord Road and St. Helena Street. Don Burrel of Fittz & Shipman, Inc., is requesting the abandonment of Cottonwood Street between Concord Road and St. Helena Street. The Beaumont Independent School District would like to encompass this portion of Cottonwood in their new bus parking facility. The street currently cuts the existing facility in half. Gates would be installed to eliminate public access. Due to the proximity of the new fire station, the Fire Department is requesting that a Knox Gate System be installed for emergency access. At a Joint Public Hearing held on June 21, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to approve the request to abandon a portion of Cottonwood Street with the following conditions: 1. Retain existing utility easement for the water line. 2. Gates will require installation of Knox Gate System. 3. If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property to be abandoned at their expense. Appraisal and Title Commitment must be submitted to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arraigned prior to the item being placed on City Council's agenda. All of the required items for the third condition have been submitted. Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions: 1. Retain existing utility easement for the water line. 2. Gates will require installation of Knox Gate System. Minutes—October 12,2021 Mayor Pro Tem Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF COTTONWOOD STREET LOCATED BETWEEN CONCORD ROAD AND ST. HELENA STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PROTEM SAMUEL,COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO,GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 21-069 PUBLIC HEARING - Cancelled Receive comments related to the property located at 885 Powell Street 10. Consider an ordinance declaring 885 Powell an Imminent Danger and order its immediate demolition and cleanup. (This Item was cancelled) 885 Powell (garage apartment) was "tagged" as unsafe on September 20, 2021, The new owner was making repairs to the structure and removed two of the load bearing walls. The structure then collapsed, causing a gas leak. Staff has coordinated with CenterPoint to disconnect the leaking gas line. Funds will come from the General Fund. Approval of the ordinance. DISCUSSION ITEM * Review and discuss a proposal to utilize a private ambulance company to help respond to medical calls and be an extension of Beaumont Fire/EMS Earl White, Fire Chief reviewed and discussed a proposal to utilize a private ambulance company to help respond to medical calls and be an extension of Beaumont/Fire EMS. Fire Chief White stated that from July 23, 2020, the State approved an Ambulance Strike Team (AST) consisting of two ambulances, which included AMR on the deployment. It was also stated that calls continue to increase yearly, in FY 2010 there was 16,233 calls, FY 2014 there was 17,754, FY 2020 there was 19,206; and in FY 2021 there was 20,004. There's a shortage of paramedics as well as a decrease in availability of private ambulance services to assist and respond. December 1, 2021, AMR will be applying for a dedicated license for the Beaumont area with the state and a certificate of occupancy for 2050 N. 11tb St., that will be applied for as well. Employees will be trained with BEMS and the NETP program. There will be no cost to the city. COMMENTS * Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Minutes—October 12,2021 Richard Lord 6906 Redwood Falls Pasadena TX Stated to Council that he's the current Chairman of the Plumbers Political Action Committee, spoke regarding the egregious reporting that was done by the Examiner, stated that notever has a Plumbers ACT fund ever violated state law, the PAC would never want to embarrass the Mayor, they are big supporters of hers, the members of Local 68 voted on supporting her, it's not one person, it's not dues money, all of the information reported by the Examiner could have been clarified with a phone call, anyone can google Plummer's Local68 PAC fund, the Texas Ethics Commission will tell anyone that they are a GPAC, not only do they support the Mayor they have supported other Councilmembers as well, stated that their phones are easily accessed, very disappointed with the article that was written,stated that if they have to contact their attorneys they will do so, apologized to the Mayor and wanted to set the record straight Brian Nepveuax 3415 Laurel St. Beaumont TX Announced the first Annual Trunk or Treat and Movie Night in the park put on by Make Ends Meet nonprofit, the eventwill be October 31, 2021, at Rogers Park starting at 6:00 p.m., they will be playing Hotel Transylvania, all citizens are encouraged to attend and bring their little trick or treaters Jude Paredez 10620 Gage Rd. Beaumont TX Congratulated Mayor Mouton on her win as Mayor, commented on an incident that occurred in front of his home, made additional comments regarding the Beaumont Police Department as well as the Police Chief, stated that Beaumont needs a Civilian Review Board so that the Police Chief could have support regarding decisions that he makes, pleaded with Council as he has done in the past to create a Civilian Review Board, stated to Council to pay Jefferson County what is owed James Eller 2332 Evalan Beaumont TX Stated that there was an incident on Facebook with the Ward II Councilmember where there was some unjustly things that were said, contacted the City regarding the property that he thinks the conversation on Facebook was regarding, the property he's referring to has a time frame of completion that is coming up and he's asking his Councilmember of Ward I as well as the At-Large Cou ncilmembers to allow him more time to get the issues taken care with this property, also stated that the city is in violation of its own ordinance regarding their property William McCullough 2385 Broadway Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding his water bill that he spoke to Council about on last week, stated that he's still having issues, most of the information regarding a citizens water bill in the ordinance is hidden, stated it should be where citizens can find the information easily, stated that he did his own calculations and found that his water bill should be forty dollars less than what he's being charged, believes he's due a refund, also commented on consumption versus the number of units, asked that Council look at this and do something about it Minutes—October 12,2021 Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - NONE MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL- ASKED THAT COUNCIL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION AN ISSUE ON HELBIG RD., STATED THAT THERE'S NO SIDEWALKS AND VERY POOR LIGHTING, WOULD LIKE THE CITY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH DETERMINING HOW THEY CAN RELIEVE THAT PROBLEM, STATED THAT THERE'S A HOUSING COMPLEX ON MAIDA RD., AS WELL AS ON THE FIRST PART OF HELBIG RD., OVER THE YEARS THERE HAS BEEN FOUR HIT AND RUNS, THREE SEVERE INJURIES AND FIVE TOTAL PEDESTRIANS HIT OVER A FIVE YEAR SPAN,WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE LOOKED AT COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - NONE COUNCILMEMBER TURNER- STATED THAT TEXAS TRAVEL AWARDS HAS RECOGNIZED CATTAIL MARSH AS THE NUMBER ONE FREE DESTINATION TRAVEL FACILITY IN TEXAS FOR 2021, THERE ARE GREAT THINGS HAPPENING IN BEAUMONT, THANKED THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CVB STAFF FOR ALL THAT THEY DO COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- ANNOUNCED OKTOBERFEST THIS SATURDAY AT ROGERS PARK STARTING AT 3:00 P.M., UNTIL DUSK, THERE WILL BE GREAT ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO COME OUT AND ENJOY, THE SYMPHONY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS WILL BE PERFORMING COUNCILMEMBER DURIO- INFORMED EVERYONETHATTHE HIGH-WATER RESCUE VEHICLE HAS COME IN AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY DOING TRAINING ON THE USE OF THE VEHICLE, IF THERE'S EVER A FLOOD AGAIN THE VEHICLE AND THE FIREMEN WILL BE READY CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR MOUTON - COMMENTED ON DOGTOBERFEST, CONGRATULATED THE WINNERS AND EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT,THE WEATHER WAS GREAT AND IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS, STATED THAT THE NAACP HAD THEIR FIRST LAFAYETTE SPIVEY GOLF TOURNAMENT AND IT WAS WELL ATTENDED,COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL AS WELL AS STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOE DESHOTEL BOTH PLAYED IN THE TOURNAMENT,ALSO COMMENTED ON A LOT OF NEW EQUIPMENT THAT WAS VOTED ON TODAY THAT WILL BE UTILIZED BY STAFF TO IMPROVE THE CITY, ANNOUNCED A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON TOMORROW, OCTOBER 13, 2021, THE WORKSHOP WILL START AT 9:00 Minutes—October 12,2021 A.M.,ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE LAKESIDE CENTER, COUNCIL WILL BE DISCUSSING NEW ITEMS THAT WILL MOVE THE CITY FORWARD,ALSO ANNOUNCED OKTOBERFEST THAT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY,OCTOBER 16,2021,AT ROGERS PARK STARTING AT 3:00 P.M.,ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND Open session of meeting recessed at 2:53 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION * Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Jefferson County, Texas v. City of Beaumont, Texas; No. B-198,481 R in Mouton, or nUMOM N ussar Tina Bro City Clerk a�� to e W i Minutes—October 12,2021