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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/2022 MINB E A V J%A 4 N T T E X A S MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEALUMONT 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 11 Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tam FEBRUARY 8, 2022 Chris Uurio, Ward Iv Tina Broussard, City CIerK 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 February 8, 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 >k Public Comment= Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda items 1, 3-4 Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p_m_ Pastor Howard Cameron with Trinity 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 Tem Samuel, Councilmembers curio, Getz, Turner, Feldschau and Neild_ Also, present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City CIerK_ Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions None Mayor Mouton read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of Public and Councilmember Comments_ Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 1, 3-4 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 February 1 , 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes Minutes —February 8, 2022 B. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program specifically for implementing target hardening - Resolution 22-042 C. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program for projects aimed at combating domestic violence extremism - Resolution 22-043 D. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program specifically to address emerging threats - Resolution 22-044 E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to CFG Industries, LLC, for the Loeb Steel & Concrete GST Repairs (REBID) Project - Resolution 22-045 F. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 5, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to Solid Bridge Construction, LLC related to the Cattail Marsh Wetlands Repair Project - Resolution 22-046 Councilmember Getz moved to approve the Consent Agenda. 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 AGENDA Consider appointing an Interim City Manager effective March 31, 2022. The current City Manager is retiring effective March 31, 2022. An Interim City Manager will be appointed by the City Council and serve in the capacity until a permanent selection is made. The duties of the City Manager are outlined in the City Charter. This item was placed on the agenda by Mayor Robin Mouton. Mayor Mouton moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT CHRIS BOONE IS APPOINTED INTERIM CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2022, WITH A BASE SALARY OF $16,666.67 PER MONTH AND A CAR ALLOWANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 PER MONTH, ALL OTHER ALLOWANCES, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF BEAUMONT WOULD REMAIN THE SAME. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER TURNER Minutes — February 8, 2022 MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-047 2. Consider a request to abandon a portion of the Sawyer Street right-of-way. Mark Fertitta, manager of SET Asset Properties, LLC (owner of 195 N. 11th Street), is requesting an abandonment of this portion of Sawyer Street. In 2017, an almost 5' section of the street was abandoned. The request was made to satisfy requirements of a potential lessor. Previously, the property had operated under a license to encroach, but this arrangement was problematic, given that the tenant was performing extensive upgrades to the property. In 2021, a survey of the property revealed that the requested abandonment was not large enough, and the building was still encroaching in the right-of-way. This abandonment would correct the issue of the encroachment. At a Joint Public Hearing held on January 24, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended 7:0:1 to approve the request to abandon a portion of the Sawyer Street right-of-way. All of the required items for the abandonment have been submitted. Approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE SAWYER STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT THE REAR OF 195 N. 11 T" STREET, CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND RETAINING A GENERAL UTILITIY EASEMENT. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 22-011 3. Consider approving the award of one-year contracts with both Core & Main LP and Coburn's of Beaumont for the purchase of inventory materials to be used in the Water Utilities Department. The City maintains an annual contract for couplings, pipe fittings, valves, fire hydrants and other related materials for use by the Water Utilities Department. The materials are used in the repair and maintenance of existing water and sewer lines and installation of new service lines. Specifications required bidders to submit pricing for 178-line items, separated into 15 specific sections. Bids were evaluated upon the lowest total price per section on an all or none basis and which provides the best value to the City. Only bidders providing pricing for every item within each section were considered and only items that met specifications and requirements were awarded. Pricing is to remain firm for the term of the one-year contract. Specifications also required all bids involving brass materials to be quoted with items that are certified NSF6 Minutes — February 8, 2022 lead-free compliant and are of domestic (USA) manufacture. Bids were requested from nine vendors and three responses were received. The Administration recommends award of sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, and 15 to Core & Main of Beaumont at a cost of $1,929,467.93 and section 14 to Coburn's of Beaumont at a cost of $2,385. Total estimated contract value of $1,931,852.93 represents a 30.3% increase from current contract. Funds will come from the Water Utilities Fund. Approval of the resolution. COuncilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BIDS SUBMITTED BY CORE & MAIN, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $1,929,467.93 FOR SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 AND 15 AND COBURN'S OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $2,385.00 FOR SECTION 14 AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CORE & MAIN, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND COBURN'S OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. 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 22-048 4. Consider approving a proposal submitted by Honesty Environmental Services, Inc. to provide on -site asbestos consulting and air monitoring services at the property located at 555 Main Street. Pricing was obtained from Honesty Environmental Services, Inc. to provide on -site project management, preparation of project documentation, and air monitoring / analytical services for the abatement project located at 555 Main Street. The asbestos consulting and air monitoring services is necessary to ensure that the project will be in compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS). The cost to provide the consulting and air monitoring services will be $47,935.00. The total cost is based on the abatement contractor's estimate of 45 working days. In the event the abatement contractor works more or less than the 45 working days, this contract amount would be increased or reduced by $1,143.00 per working day. Honesty Environmental Services performed the asbestos survey and provided the technical specifications for the project and are being awarded this contract as a Best Value vendor as having the most knowledge and familiarity of the structure and the asbestos containing materials. Funds will come from the Capital Program. Approval of the resolution. Minutes — February 8, 2022 Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A PROPOSAL WITH HONESTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ON -SITE ASBESTOS CONSULTING AND AIR MONITORING SERVICES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 MAIN STREET. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER GETZ MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-049 COMMENTS Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Tony Renfro 6110 Bankston Ln. Beaumont TX Stated that February is Black History month, thinks this is the appropriate time to make this request, asked that the Mayor and Council consider his proposal and to put this on a future agenda, in 1970 the City of Beaumont elected its first black City Councilmember, Calvin Williams Sr., stated that Mr. Williams was a Government Teacher at Beaumont Charlton Pollard High School when he decided to pursue his political ambitions, during Mr. Williams time in office he placed the Street Assessment Pavement Program in the south end of town, which brought pavement to streets throughout and specifically in the black communities, asked that the City Council consider recognizing Mr. Williams in a proclamation and a street named after him in his honor Eric Wills 745 E. Irby St. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding his property at 745 E. Irby St., stated that he has lived on Irby St., for twenty years, the home is scheduled for demolition, if the home is demolished this will make him homeless, he has reached out to Councilmember Feldschau as well as Councilmember Durio who's the Councilmember of his Ward, neither returned his call, stated that he found out after the fact that his home was on the agenda last week to be demolished, it's his understanding that others were granted more time and since he wasn't at the meeting to request more time he would like to do so now, would like to get on some type of program, made other comments regarding the home Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - NONE MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - CONGRATULATED CHRIS BOONE ON BEING APPOINTED INTERIM CITY MANAGER, EXPRESSED HIS APPRECIATION TO ALL OF THE CANDIDATES THAT SUBMITTED THEIR NAMES TO BECOME INTERIM CITY MANAGER, STATED THAT HE RECEIVED Minutes — February 8, 2022 SEVERAL PHONE CALLS ABOUT THE APPOINTMENT AND AS HE EXPLAINED TO EVERYONE THAT CALLED HIM, THE PROCESS IS ONE THAT NO ONE ON COUNCIL TAKES LIGHTLY, STATED THAT HIS DECISION WAS BASED ON OBJECTIVE INFORMATION GIVEN TO MAKE A DECISION AT THIS TIME AND PLACE, IT'S NOT ABOUT POPULARITY OR WHAT EVERYBODY ELSE WANTS, BELIEVES THAT THE VOTERS ENTRUSTED EACH COUNCILMEMBER WITH THE ABILITY TO MAKE DECISIONS BASED ON OBJECTIVE CRITERIA AND NOT SUBJECTIVE REASONING, THANKED ALL OF THE CANDIDATES THAT STEPPED UP TO SERVE THE CITY, IT'S APPRECIATED, NOW THEY MOVE ON TO HIRING A FULLTIME CITY MANAGER COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - CONGRATULATED CHRIS BOONE ON HIS APPOINTMENT, LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HIM, ASKED THAT THE LOCAL PASTORS AND LEADERS OF HOUSEHOLDS OF FAITH PAY ATTENTION TO THE COMMENTS THAT WILL BE MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER GETZ, ASKED THAT EVERYONE PLEASE JOIN HIM TO PRAY FOR COUNCILMEMBER GETZ' FAMILY FOR A SITUATION THAT THEY ARE DEALING WITH COUNCILMEMBER TURNER - STATED THAT THIS IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, LETS PAY HOMAGE TO THE ICONS AND LEGENDS THAT CAME BEFORE US, ANNOUNCED THAT THE BEAUMONT PANTHERS, A PROFESSIONAL TEAM BROUGHT BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT's NBA CHAMPION, KENDRICK PERKINS, THE PANTHERS HAVE THEIR FIRST SCRIMMAGE AT FORD PARK ARENA ON FEBRUARY 26, 2022, ASKED THAT THE COMMUNITY COME OUT AND SUPPORT THEM,, ALSO ANNOUNCED A BLACK BUSINESS MARKET THAT WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 2022, MORE DETAILS WILL BE RELEASED, ALL VENDORS CAN COME OUT AND SELL THEIR PRODUCTS, IT WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, CONGRATULATED CHRIS BOONE, STATED TO HIM THAT HE LOVES HIM, RESPECTS HIM AND HAS HIS BACK 100%, THE MAJORITY HAS SPOKEN ON TODAY, HE'S READY TO GET TO WORK COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - CONGRATULATED CHRIS BOONE, STATED THEY HAD FOUR EXCELLENT INDIVIDUALS STEP UP, ANY ONE OF THEM COULD HAVE BEEN SELECTED, COUNCIL HAD TO MAKE A TOUGH DECISION AND BELIEVES THAT MR. BOONE IS WELL QUALIFIED, LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HIM AS THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER, ANNOUNCED THAT THE DOWLEN/WEST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING WILL NOT BE MEETING THIS MONTH, COMMENTED ON HIS WIFE ALLISON, STATED THAT SHE'S A LOVING WIFE, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER, SHE'S FACING SOME SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES AND IS SCHEDULED FOR BRAIN SURGERY ON THIS THURSDAY, AT HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL, ASKED THAT EVERYONE PLEASE KEEP HER IN THEIR PRAYERS, EVERYONE SHOULD BE MINDFUL OF Minutes — February 8, 2022 THEIR TIME ON EARTH, LETS LIVE OUR DAYS FULLY AND LIVE THEM AS BEST WE CAN COUNCILMEMBER DURIO - CONGRATULATED CHRIS BOONE ON BEING APPOINTED INTERIM CITY MANAGER, STATED THAT DECIDING ON A CITY MANAGER IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE HARDEST DECISIONS THAT HE HAS HAD TO MAKE SINCE HE'S BEEN ON CITY COUNCIL, DUE TO THE FACT THAT HE KNOWS ALL OF THE INDIVIDUALS THAT APPLIED, IT'S NOW TIME TO GET TO WORK, ALSO STATED THAT HIS MOTHER IS STILL IN ICU, SHE'S NOT IMPROVING AND ASKED THAT EVERYONE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HER CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE CITY ATTORNEY REED - NONE MAYOR MOUTON - CONGRATULATED CHRIS BOONE ON BEING APPOINTED THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER, STATED THAT THEY WILL BE WORKING VERY CLOSELY TOGETHER, TO ALL OF THE APPLICANTS, ANYONE COULD HAVE HAD THE JOB, IT WAS A TOUGH DECISION AND DOESN'T TAKE IT LIGHTLY, WITH ALL THINGS BEING CONSIDERED IT WASN'T AN EASY DECISION, THANKED THE OTHER APPLICANTS FOR SAYING THAT THEY WOULD WORK WITH WHOMEVER GOT THE JOB, STATED TO COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ AND DURIO THAT SHE WOULD KEEP BOTH OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN HER PRAYERS, TO MR. RENFRO SHE WELCOMED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACKNOWLEDGE MR. CALVIN WILLIAMS WHO WAS THE FIRST BLACK COUNCILMEMBER TO BE ELECTED TO THIS BODY, IT WOULD BE HER HONOR AND PLEASURE TO RECOGNIZE MR. WILLIAMS, STATED THAT IT IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, THANKED LAUREN MONITZ WHO'S THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE BEAUTIFUL INTERVIEW THAT IS SHOWING OF HERSELF ON THE CITY WEBSITE, ANNOUNCED FREE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS OF (MODERNA AND PFIZER), ON FEBRUARY 18, 2022, BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M., AT THE BISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 3395 HARRISON AVE., YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON, AT THE EVENT, OR ONLINE, WALK INS ARE WELCOME, THIS IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE BISD AND THE BEAUMONT HEALTH DEPARTMENT, THE EVENT IS FREE AND NO INSURANCE IS REQUIRED, CITIZENS CAN CALL 833-832- 7067 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS Open session of meeting recessed at 2:08 p.m. Minutes — February 8, 2022 EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Beaumont vs. Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ _—�uf���_ Tina Broussard, City Clerk f Minutes — February 8, 2022