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Home My WebLink About01/11/2022 MINBEAUMONT 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 Tern JANUARY 11, 2022 Chris Durio, Ward IV Tina Broussard, City Clerk Kyle Hayes, City Manager Sharae Reed, City Attorney 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 January 11, 2022, 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 Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda items 1-8 Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Julius Wardley, Associate Pastor with First 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 Tern Samuel, Councilmembers Durio, Getz, Turner, Feldschau and Neild. Also, present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions Presentation — Pamela Cooper, President of the LINKS, Incorporated and other members made a presentation to Sharae Reed on being appointed as the new City of Beaumont, City Attorney Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 1-8 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.) A. Approval of the December 14, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments — Resolution 22-001 Minutes —January 11, 2022 Carlton Sharp would be appointed to the Civil Service Commission. The term would commence January 11, 2022 and expire January 10, 2025. (Kyle Hayes, City Manager) C. Approve the purchase of a forklift for use in the Water Utilities Department - Resolution 22- 002 D. Authorize acceptance of maintenance, and final payment to King Solution Services, LLC, for the Amelia Cutoff Sewer Line Emergency Repair - Resolution 22-003 E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Brystar Contracting, Inc. for the Lift Station & WWTP Repair Tropical Storm Harvey WWTP Influent Lift Station (Rebid) Project - Resolution 22-004 F. Authorize the City Manager to accept maintenance and authorize final payment to Brystar Contracting, Inc. for the Lawson's Canal Reclamation Debris Hauling Phase II Project - Resolution 22-005 G. Authorize the City Manager to accept maintenance and authorize final payment to Brystar Contracting, Inc. for the South 23rd Street Roadway Rehabilitation Project - Resolution 22- 006 H. Authorize the City Manager to accept maintenance and authorize final payment to Texas Drainage, Inc. for the Tyrrell Park Loop Drainage Project - Resolution 22-007 Authorize the City Manager to execute a ground lease agreement with Steven Cary for property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport - Resolution 22-008 J. Authorize the execution of a Restrictive Covenant with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Enterprise Logistic Services, LLC - Resolution 22-009 K. Approve a resolution rejecting all bids received for the City -Wide Manhole Repair Contract - Resolution 22-010 L. Approve a resolution rejecting all bids received for a tub grinder for'use at the Landfill - Resolution 22-011 M. Approve a resolution rejecting all bids received for a six-month contract for paper products, trash liners, and miscellaneous janitorial supplies - Resolution 22-012 N. Approve an annual maintenance agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. of Redlands, CA - Resolution 22-013 O. Approve the purchase of network equipment from CDW-G of Vernon Hills, IL for use in multiple departments - Resolution 22-014 P. Authorize the City Manager to execute a ground lease agreement with A213 Hangar Services LLC for property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport - Resolution 22-015 Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Samuel seconded the motion. Minutes -January 11, 2022 AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Beaumont, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2022 and authorizing the Mayor or City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices, and terms thereof for the series and to execute all documents related to the sale of the Bonds. An estimated $43.125MM of outstanding Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Series 2014A and 2015A bonds can currently be refunded to achieve a lower interest rate and savings. The order before you will allow for an amount up to $67,040,000 to be eligible for refinancing, however, the current amount that generates efficient savings is approximately $43.125MM. Historically, when the City issued or refunded revenue bonds, the sale would take place on a Monday in order to bring the transactions forward at the City Council meeting the following day. With the quickly changing financial markets, the most favorable time to enter the market may not be the day before a City Council meeting. Instead, the ability of a local government to time its entry into the financial markets and thereby obtain the best borrowing terms can significantly impact the borrowing costs. Section 1207.007 Texas Government Code allows a City to enter into the bond market at any time in accordance with parameters established and approved by the City Council. Through a parameter bond ordinance, a Council delegates final pricing authority to a Pricing Officer, usually the Mayor or City Manager and/or City Manager's Designee and establishes and approves bond sale parameters such as maximum interest rate, minimum savings threshold for refunding, maximum aggregate principal amount of issue, final maturity date and expiration of delegated authority which is normally six (6) months. The Pricing Officer can only approve the sale if all parameters are met. This results in flexibility such that the bond issue may be priced at any time and in an interest rate environment that is advantageous to the City rather than being locked into pricing on the date of the Council meeting. The proposed parameters included in the proposed ordinance for Series 2022 as described above, includes: Delegated Pricing Officers: Mayor or City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Est. Maximum Principal Amount Taxable Series 2022: $67.040 million Interest Rate: Not greater than 3.5% per annum Minimum Savings Threshold: 4.0% present value savings Expiration of Parameter Authority: June 7, 2022 Interest will be payable semiannually in March and September beginning March 2022. Minutes —January 11, 2022 Principal, interest and closing costs will be paid out of the Water Utilities Fund. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2022 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OR SUBSERIES AS MAY BE FURTHER DESIGNATED; AUTHORIZING EACH OF THE MAYOR, THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO APPROVE THE AMOUNTS, INTEREST RATES, PRICES, AND TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH BONDS INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ONE OR MORE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ONE OR MORE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE DEFEASANCE, FINAL PAYMENT, AND DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AND SUBSCRIPTION FOR CERTAIN ESCROWED SECURITIES; AUTHORIZING ESCROW VERIFICATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF AN ESCROW AGENT; AUTHORIZING BOND INSURANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH BONDS. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 22-001 DISCUSSION ITEM Receive and discuss proposals related to a national search for the position of City Manager Baker Tilly US, LLP Edward Williams, Director, Practice Co -Leader with Baker Tilly US, LLP, discussed their proposal related to a national search for the position of a City Manager. Mr. Williams discussed the Baker Tilly executive recruitment process, the profile development, what the ideal City Manager would be, the strategic plan, mission, vision, goals, priorities, and the performance evaluations. The Launch which would involve the marketing, recruitment, outreach, and networking campaign. There would also be an evaluation and classification of responses along with a semifinalist report. There was discussion of one-way video interviews. Mr. Williams stated that Council would decide the top four finalists and the interviews of the four would be scheduled. A process would be prepared for the Council's review, Baker Tilly would provide interview questions or Council could use their own and Baker Tilly could also participate in the interviews if Council would like the firm to do so. Mr. Williams stated that the average search duration would be anywhere from 90 to 120 days. Once the search is complete Baker Tilly would provide Council with a final report that would Minutes —January 11, 2022 include a resume, cover letter, candidate questionnaire, references, social media, and an online publication presence. A comprehensive background report check would be done on each candidate which would include Federal, State, County and Local, there would also be academic verifications, social media, social security, sex offender registry, references, and a final report of the top four candidates. Baker Tilly will also assist Council in closing the agreement with the finalist. The cost for Baker Tilly's service is $24,500.00. SGR (Strategic Government Resources) Kevin Hugman, Senior Vice President with SGR discussed their proposal related to the City Manager search for the position of a City Manager. Mr. Hugman discussed SGR's background, their five keys to a successful search, their recruitment methodology, organizational inquiry and analysis, advertising, and marketing as well as the importance of marketing, sources of semifinals for the position, the initial screening and review process and the negotiations and hiring process. SGR will assist Council once a finalist is voted upon to determine the terms of an offer, negotiate terms and conditions of employment, the press release (if desired) satisfaction surveys and a post -hire team building workshop (if desired). The cost for SGR's service is not to exceed $24,900.00. 2. Consider approving a contract with Vortex Companies for the repair of the 72" Threadneedle Outfall storm line that goes through the ExxonMobil Refinery. Installed in 1927, the Threadneedle Outfall storm line serves the South Park area and goes through the ExxonMobil Refinery, ultimately terminating at the Neches River marsh. This 72- inch diameter line, due to age and poor soil conditions, requires rehabilitation to restore structural integrity and flow capacity. The rehabilitation consists of a 122 linear foot point repair and subsequent structural lining of approximately 3,200 linear feet of line. Based on a review of the proposal, and due to the strict working environment within ExxonMobil, the Public Works Engineering staff recommends awarding the contract to Vortex Companies, of Houston, in the amount of $3,652,012.63. Vortex has successfully performed storm line rehabilitation within ExxonMobil's facility, and the proposal was obtained through the HGACBuy Cooperative. A total of 150 calendar days are allocated for the completion of this project. Funds will come from the Capital Program. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF THE 72" THREADNEEDLE OUTFALL STORM LINE LOCATED WITHIN THE EXXONMOBIL REFINERY TO VORTEX COMPANIES, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,652,012.63 THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER AND FELDSCHAU NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER NEILD Minutes —January 11, 2022 MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-016 3. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County for the proposed Roadway and Drainage Rehabilitation of Spindletop Avenue. The City and Jefferson County are working together to rehabilitate the roadway and drainage on Spindletop Avenue. The City of Beaumont/Jefferson County boundary line follows the center line of the road which has resulted in difficulties in conducting necessary maintenance work. Upon the conclusion of this project, the City agrees to provide documents for the relocation of the City Limit line from the center line of Spindletop Avenue to the south right-of- way line of Spindletop Avenue. The estimated project cost is $530,000.00. Jefferson County agrees to reimburse the city for 50% of the costs, not to exceed $265,000.00. The roadway and drainage rehabilitation will be performed on Spindletop Avenue from the limits of MLK Jr. Parkway to the LNVA Canal right-of-way. This rehabilitation work will be included as a part of the City's Spindletop Avenue Roadway and Drainage Rehabilitation Project to be bid upon acceptance of this Interlocal Agreement. Funds will come from the Capital Program and Street Rehabilitation Program. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED SPINDLETOP AVENUE ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE REHABILITATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $265,000.00. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-017 4. Consider approving a contract with Marsh Waterproofing Inc. of Vidor for roof repairs at the Texas Energy Museum Building. The current roof of the city -owned building that houses the Texas Energy Museum located at 600 Main Street is failing, causing leaks and needs replacement. Formal bids were requested from nine vendors for a contract to replace the roof and five responses were received. Marsh Waterproofing Inc. provided the low qualified bid with a price of $287,550, and unit pricing for unseen additional damages that may be found during Minutes —January 11, 2022 the performance of the contract. Unit pricing definitions and scope of work are provided on the attached bid tabulation. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY MARSH WATERPROOFING, INC., OF VIDOR, TEXAS, TO FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM ROOF REPAIRS AT THE TEXAS ENERGY MUSEUM LOCATED AT 600 MAIN STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $287,550.00, IN ADDITION TO UNIT PRICING FOR UNSEEN ADDITIONAL DAMAGES THAT MAY BE FOUND DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MARSH WATERPROOFING, INC., OF VIDOR, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-018 5. Consider authorizing acceptance of maintenance, and final payment to King Solution Services, LLC, for the Florida Avenue Sewer Line Emergency Repair. On November 2, 2021, by Resolution No. 21-289, City Council awarded a contract to King Solution Services, LLC, of Houston, for the Florida Avenue Sewer Line Emergency Repair. The initial cost to investigate the situation was $9,800. King Solution Services, LLC, has completed the emergency repairs necessary to correct the problems with the line. The final contract amount is $175,160.00. The project has been inspected by the Water Utilities Engineering Division and found to be complete in accordance with the provisions and terms set forth in the contract. Acceptance of maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $175,160.00 is recommended. Funds will come from the Water Fund and Contract Services. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION WHEREAS KING SOLUTIONS SERVICES, LLC, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, HAS COMPLETED THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS WITH THE LINE RESULTING IN A FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $176,160.00 AND THAT THE PROJECT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE WATER UTILITIES ENGINEERING DIVISION AND FOUND TO BE COMPLETE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS AND TERMS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,160.00 TO KING SOLUTIONS SERVICES, LLC, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. Minutes — January 11, 2022 AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-019 6. Consider authorizing the purchase of an enclosure and base skid for the replacement generator at the Loeb water well site. On July 13, 2021, by Resolution No. 21-1686, City Council approved the purchase of a replacement 1250 kW diesel generator set for use by the Water Utilities Department at the Loeb water well site from Mustang Cat, of Houston, a sole source vendor, in the amount of $464,990.00. In 2017, the back-up power generator located at the City's Loeb water well site in Lumberton was destroyed by flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey and replacement to ensure a continuous power supply during operations was necessary. The city ordered a replacement generator in July, with the intention of installing it in the existing generator building. As the engineering design proceeded for coinciding electrical upgrades on site, staff reviewed options for elevating various electrical -components, including the generator, to prevent damage in the event of future flooding. As such, installation of the generator on a raised platform would not be possible within the existing building, due to the height. An enclosure is required for the new generator to provide protection during inclement weather, give added security, and to prolong the life of the generator. The additional work will cost $131,000. Funds will come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $117,900; Harvey Recovery Fund in the amount of $13,100. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF AN ENCLOSURE AND BASE SKID FOR THE REPLACEMENT 1250 KW DIESEL GENERATOR SET LOCATED AT THE LOEB WATER WELL SITE FROM MUSTANG CAT, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,000.00. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-020 Minutes — January 11, 2022 7. Consider approving the purchase of a full motion flight simulator for use in pilot training at the Beaumont Municipal Airport. One flight simulator will be purchased from Redbird Flight Simulations Inc., of Austin, in the amount of $113,425.00. This unit will be used at the airport for flight training by flight schools and current pilots. The simulator will be used to supplement the annual cost of airport operations, with an hourly rental rate of $70 per hour for the equipment. It is estimated that this equipment will pay for itself within 2.3 years at the hourly rate with an estimated use of 14 hours per week. The hourly rate of $70 per hour is fairly standard across the nation for this type of equipment. Pricing was obtained through Redbird Flight Simulations, as they are a Sole Source vendor. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Funds will come from the Airport Fund. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FULL MOTION FLIGHT SIMULATOR FOR USE IN PILOT TRAINING AT THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FROM REDBIRD FLIGHT SIMULATIONS, INC., OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,420.00, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS AND REDBIRD FLIGHT SIMULATIONS, INC., OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-021 8. Consider an appeal from the Historic Landmark Commission of a denied Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a fence at 794 3rd Street. (Tabled) Property owner, Terry Highsmith, requested permission to construct a fence forthe property located at 794 3rd Street from the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC). The property is on the corner of Hazel and 3rd and the proposed fence would encompass the backyard of the property and run along the side yard of the corner of Hazel and 3rd Streets. It is proposed to be six (6) feet in height and eight (8) inches in width. Additionally, fence would be made of concrete blocks, covered with stucco, and painted white with decorative columns. Enclosed are the site plan, elevation drawing, and example of the fence Mr. Highsmith proposes to construct. The Landmark Commission is charged with reviewing requests for Certificates of Appropriateness (CA's) for most exterior improvements to "...determine whether the proposed work complies with the preservation criteria and regulations ... [and] ...if the proposed work does not comply with the preservation criteria and regulations contained in Minutes -January 11, 2022 this or any other applicable ordinance, the historic landmark commission shall deny the certificate". Regarding the design of fences within the historic district, Section 28.03.018 (g)(3)(D) of the ordinance states: "Concrete block fences are not permitted". Staff found that the proposed fence did not meet the requirements of the ordinance and offered a recommendation for denial. The Landmark Commission considered Mr. Highsmith's request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) at their meeting on December 13, 2021. After an extended discussion, the Commission voted 10:0 to deny the request to construct the fence using the proposed design. The draft minutes of the meeting are enclosed. The applicant is appealing the Landmark Commission's denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness. Denial. Councilmember Getz moved to TABLE THE ITEM. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE ITEM TABLED Mayor Mouton read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of Public and Councilmember Comments. COMMENTS Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Charles Richard 8350 Falcon Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding property that he owns that's being used to store furniture while he waits for his home to be rebuilt, stated that Building Codes informed him that the home was abandoned and that it has been approved by Council to be torn down, he was given an opportunity to make substantial improvement to the home through a work program, stated that he had an altercation with a neighbor and the judge has forbidden him from going on the property and for that reason he can't make any repairs, asked if there was anything that Council could do to help him Tonene Ligon 4240 Inez Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding not having prayer in schools, stated that she's started a petition to try and get prayer back in school Addie Allen 9695 Gross St. Beaumont TX Stated that she's all for education, all for the City of Beaumont moving ahead, made comments regarding the Beaumont Municipal Airport, stated that planes are flying back and forth like the Jetsons, has concerns because there's no designated hours, planes fly all night and day, wanted to know if the neighbors could have some consideration for noise control Minutes —January 11, 2022 and flying patterns, would like for Council to consider these items, wanted to know who would be held harmless if a plane hit her home, also commented on the full motion flight simulator that was approved earlier by Council, fireworks as well as dirt coming up in her toilet, would like all of the items to be considered MarQuita Johnson 544 Georgetown St. Beaumont TX Stated that she's feeding the homeless hot meals at night, she goes under the underpass and other places they may be, inquired to if Council if there's an organization that might be able to help her with what she's doing, she goes to Henry's Some Other Place and the Salvation Army and hand out food as well, wants to know if there's any other organization that she can partner with that she's not aware of for some help Stephen Hoffman 7045 Blarney St. Beaumont TX Made comments regarding the Battleship Texas, asked that Council not forget about trying to bring the ship to Beaumont Demetrice Dorsey 6910 Prutzeman Rd. Beaumont TX Stated that she has spoken to Council previously regarding this issue, speaking on behalf of God's Grace African Market on College St., the market has a van that only uses natural gas, and the only place they can get the natural gas is from the Beaumont Transit, due to the pandemic they aren't able to purchase a new van, the transit station gave them a limited time to get fuel from them, at this time she is asking for more time and would like to speak with someone that would allow their time to be extended * Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - CONGRATULATED SHARAE REED ON BEING APPOINTED CITY ATTORNEY MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - CONGRATULATED SHARAE REED ON BEING APPOINTED CITY ATTORNEY COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - CONGRATULATED SHARAE REED ON BEING APPOINTED CITY ATTORNEY COUNCILMEMBER TURNER - CONGRATULATED SHARAE REED ON BEING APPOINTED THE NEW CITY ATTORNEY, ANNOUNCED THAT WEST BROOK HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM IS UNDEFEATED IN DISTRICT, ASKED THAT CITIZENS SUPPORT THEM, ALSO BEAUMONT UNITED IS RANKED NUMBER 12 NATIONALLY NOT JUST IN THE STATE BUT IN THE WORLD, ASKED THAT EVERYONE SUPPORT THOSE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, THEY ARE EXCELLING IN SPORTS Minutes — January 11, 2022 COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - CONGRATULATED ATTORNEY REED, STATED THAT HE'S GLAD TO HAVE HER ABOARD, THANKED MR. HOFFMAN FOR HIS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE BATTLESHIP TEXAS, ANNOUNCED THAT THE HOMELESS SHELTERS ARE NOW OPEN, THEY OPENED SUNDAY, aJANUARY 8, 2022, THEY HAVE NINETEEN (19) PEOPLE STAYING IN THE SHELTERS AND HAVE ROOM FOR MORE, THE SALVATION ARMY IS ALSO FEEDING THEM DINNER, THEY CAN EAT AT HENRY'S PLACE FOR LUNCH AND THEN GO TO THE SALVATION ARMY FOR AN EVENING MEAL, THE OTHER AWESOME NEWS IS THAT THEY DON'T HAVE TO PAY A FEE TO STAY AT THE SHELTER, IT IS NOW FREE OF CHARGE COUNCILMEMBER DURIO - CONGRATULATED SHARAE REED ON BEING APPOINTED CITY ATTORNEY, VERY PROUD OF HER AND LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HER, THANKED ALL OF THE CITIZENS THAT ATTENDED THE MEETING TODAY, ANNOUNCED SPINDLETOP LITTLE LEAGUE, A LEAGUE IN HIS WARD WILL BE HAVING REGISTRATION EVERY SATURDAY STARTING JANUARY 15, 2022, THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2022, IT'S FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 4 TO 16, THE ADDRESS IS 1565 SPINDLETOP RD, THE CONTACT NUMBER IS 409-550-9458 CITY ATTORNEY REED - THANKED EVERYONE FOR THEIR PHONE CALLS, TEXT, EMAILS AND PRAYERS, VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE FLOWERS AND ATTENTION, THANKED HER PARENTS FOR ATTENDING THE MEETING TODAY CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR MOUTON - WISHED EVERYONE A HAPPY NEW YEAR, STATED THAT THERE'S A LOT OF THINGS ON THE HORIZON FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, THE TOP OF THEIR AGENDA IS SEARCHING FOR A NEW CITY MANAGER, CONGRATULATED SHARAE REED ON BEING APPOINTED CITY ATTORNEY Open session of meeting recessed at 4:28 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Claim of The Park on Thomas Road Claim of Luke and Ashley Montalbano Claim of the Estate of Carter Reece Osborn, Taylor Osborn, children of Taylor Osborn Minutes — January 11, 2022 WIN/ '•�in Mouton,• 11L.� Ti r66ssarcl, U W� Minutes — January 11, 2022 ABSTENTION AFFIDAVIT THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF J FFE jR�SON § � I, l lJ� I r i ��,,//jjll , as a member of the I� c �n ,n -il, Commission, or Board) ake this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: I, and/or a person or persons related to me, ha substantial interest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision of the LAVy, 0 (City Council, Commission, or Board) as those terms are defined in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, § 171.002. `/ The business entity is: �K,V/ ., l� bC% (Name) ! °� (Address) ("I," or name of relative and relationship) a LDV F have/has a substantial interest in this business entity for the following reasons: (che& all of which ar applicable.) Ownership of 10 percent or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity. Ownership of either 10 percent or more or $15,000 or more of the fair market value of the business entity. Funds received from the. business entity exceed 10 percent of (my, her, his) gross income for the previous year. Real property is involved, and (I,.he, she) have an interest which is an equitable or legal ownership with a fair market value of at least $2,500. A relative of mine, within the first or second degree by blood or marriage, has a substantial interest in the business entity or property that would be affected by a decision of the public body of which I am a member. Upon filing of this affidavit with the City Clerk, I affirm that I will abstain from voting on any decision involving this business entity and from any further participation on this matter whatsoever. 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