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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 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward II
Audwin Samuel, Ward III OCTOBER 25, 2022 Chris Durio, Mayor Pro Tern
Tina Broussard, City Clerk Kenneth R. Williams, 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 October 25, 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 6-8
Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Carlton Sharp with First Christian Center 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 Durio, Councilmembers Getz, Turner,
Feldschau, Samuel and Neild. Also, present were Kenneth Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed,
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
"National Chiropractic Health Month". — October 2022 — Proclamation read by Mayor
Mouton; accepted by Dr. James Welch, Former President of the Texas .Chiropractic
Association (TCA)
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Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 6-8
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.)
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A. .Approval of the October 18, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
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B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments - Resolution 22-276
Paula Blazek would be reappointed to the Civil Service Commission. The current
term would expire October 30, 2025. (Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager)
Carlos Hernandez would fill the unexpired term of Alma Hodge on the Police Department
Community Advisory Committee. The term would commence October 25, 2022, and expire
September 30, 2023 (Councilmember Randy Feldschau)
C. Approve an increase in base wages and additional compensation for the City Attorney, City
Clerk, and the Chief Magistrate - Resolution 22-277
D. Approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement from CentralSquare of Lake
Mary, Florida for use. by Police, Fire, and EMS - Resolution 22-278
E. Approve the purchase of a crime scene laser mapping system from Collision & Crime
Forensic Solutions for use by the Police Department - Resolution 22-279
F. Approve an annual maintenance agreement from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. of Austin,
Texas for Microsoft Office 365 for use by all city departments - Resolution 22-280
G. Authorize the City Manager: to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Texas
Drainage, -Inc., for the Citywide Ditching Program Phase I - Resolution 22-281
H. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 5, accept maintenance, and
authorize final payment to BDS Constructors, LLC d/b/a MK Constructors, for the Primer Lift
Station Repairs Contract Project - Resolution 22-282
I. Authorize the City Manager to accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to D & M
Tanks, LLC,.for the Elevated and Ground Water Storage Tank Cleaning Project- Resolution
22-283
Councilmember Feldschau moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
AGENDA
'I. Consider an appeal from the Historic Landmark Commission of a denied Certificate of
Appropriateness to construct a fence at 794 3rd Street.
Property owner, Terry Highsmith, requested permission to construct a fence for the property
located at 794 3rd Street from the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC). The property is on
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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 Certificate 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
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 minutes of the meeting are enclosed. The applicant appealed the Landmark
Commission's denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Council initially reviewed this appeal on January 11, 2022 and tabled the item. The intent to
table was to receive recommendation from the Landmark Commission regarding what type of
fence would be acceptable for a house from this time period. Please see the attached
memorandum from the Landmark Commission stating such, which 1was prepared and
blessed for Council on May 9, 2022.
Denial.
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OVERTURNING
THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TO CONSTRUCT A ,FENCE LOCATED AT 794: 3RD STREET,
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND APPROVING SAID APPLICATION. Mayor Pro Tem Durio seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER TURNER AND MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO
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MOTION PASSED
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2. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a temporary batching plant in an LI
(Light Industrial) District at 4965 Fannett Road.
Seth Schulgen, on behalf of Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc., requests a
Specific Use Permit (SUP) to develop a temporary batching plant located at 4965 Fannett
Road. ,Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc. purchased the property to utilize as a
temporary yard to support reconstruction/expansion of Interstate 10. Facilities onsite will
include office trailers, truck yard, concrete batch plant, pug mill, and crusher, borrow pit and
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.detention. The existing driveway access off Fannett Road will be used as ingress and egress
for the site and will be gated to restrict access outside operating hours. The properties total
in approximately one hundred seventy-three (173) acres in size and abut the Hildebrandt
Bayou.
Section 28.04.008(10) of the City's ordinances states, "Before a specific use permit may be
granted for a temporary batching facility, the city council shall find that such batching plant,
yard, or building is both incidental to and necessary for construction within two (2) miles of
the plant. A specific use permit may be granted for a period of not more than one hundred
eight (180) days, and approval shall not be granted for the same location for more than four
(4) specific use permits during any thirty -month period. Within thirty (30) days following the
termination of any batching plant, the permittee shall cause the site to be returned to its
original condition."
At a Joint Public. Hearing held on October 17, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended
6:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a temporary batching plant in an
LI (Light Industrial) District at 4965 Fannett Road with the following conditions:
Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program.
2. Shall secure water services to the property with the Water Department.
3. Shall maintain a buffer of fifty (50) feet from the edge of the waterway to Hildebrandt
Bayou into the property and shall not disturb any of the natural vegetation within that
buffer.
4. Shall adhere to all State of Texas guidelines and regulations to ensure freshwater
ponds will not be negatively impacted by the development.
5. Proper Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan measures must be utilized to reduce
the pollutants in the storm water discharging from the construction site into
Hildebrandt Bayou.
6. All structures erected shall be in compliance with Section 28.03.024 District area and
height regulations.
7. Fire Apparatus Access shall be provided for all structures on site.
8. Within thirty (30) days following the termination of the batching 'plant, the permittee
shall cause the site to be returned to its original condition.
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program.
2. Shall secure water services to the property with the Water Department.
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3. Shall maintain a buffer of fifty (50) feet from the edge of the waterway to Hildebrandt
Bayou into the property and shall not disturb any of the natural vegetation within that
buffer.
4. Shall adhere to all State of Texas guidelines and regulations to ensure freshwater
ponds will not be negatively impacted by the development.
5. Proper Storm Water_ Pollution Prevention Plan measures must be utilized to reduce
the pollutants in the _ storm water discharging from the. construction site into
Hildebrandt Bayou..
6. All structures erected shall be in compliance with Section 28.03.024 District area and
height regulations.
7. Fire Apparatus Access shall be provided for all structures on site.
8. Within thirty (30) days following the termination of the batching plant, the permittee
shall cause, the site to be returned to its original condition.
COuncilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A TEMPORARY BATCHING PLANT IN THE LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4965 FANNETT ROAD, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-064
3. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an eating place in a GC-MD-2 (General
Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 3825 W. Lucas Drive, Suite C.
Brandy Tarver requests a -Specific Use Permit to open an ice cream shop located. at 3825 W.
Lucas Drive, Suite C. The-GC-MD-2 zoning -district requires a Specific Use Permit for all new
proposed land uses. Ms. Tarver intends to sell on -the -go ice cream and milkshakes:. The
shop will employ six (6) to seven (7) employees and the hours of operation are to be 11 am to
7pm Monday through Thursday, and 1 lam to 9pm Friday through Saturday. It will not be
open on'Sundays.
At.a Joint Public Hearing held on October 17, 2022, the Planning -Commission recommended
6:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an eating place in a GC-MD-2
(General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3825 W.
Lucas Drive Suite C with the following condition:
1. Plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary sewer
improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-treatment,
and/or FOG program..
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Approval of the ordinance with the following condition:
1. Plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any wate ,, and sanitary sewer
improvements, .including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-treatment,
and/or FOG program.
Cbuncilmember. Turner moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING:A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ICE CREAM SHOP IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT.FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3825 W. LUCAS DRIVE, SUITE
C, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY.OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern
Durio seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM. DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-065
4: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an assisted living facility in a GC-MD-2
(General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 3440 Valmont Avenue.
Zach Rowe,.on behalf of Oakridge Assisted Living Home, requests a Specific Use Permit to
develop an assisted living facility located at 3440 Valmont Avenue. The GC-MD-2 zoning
district requires a Specific Use Permit for all new proposed land uses. The intent of the
facility is to provide twenty-four (24) hour care to sixteen (16) elderly residents in a
comfortable and home -like environment. They 'will employ twelve (12) people to staff the
facility.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 17, 2022; the Planning Commission recommended
6:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an assisted living facility in a
GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling-2) District fo;r property located at
3440 Valmont Avenue with the following conditions:
1. Construction plans.must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow,
pre-treatment, and/or FOG program.
2. Construction plans shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and
screening requirements.
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary: sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow,
pre-treatment, and/or FOG program.
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2. Construction plans.shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping
and screening requirements.
Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN .A IGC-MD-2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED:AT 3440 VALMONT
AVENUE, WITH THE. CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. j
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-066
5. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow permanent makeup tattooing in the
CBD (Central Business District) at 308 Orleans Street.
Kourtney Baldwin has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow cosmetic tattooing :at 308
Orleans Street. Ms. Baldwin has mentioned she plans to provide body art, cosmetic tattooing,
and eyelash extensions. As the Central Business District zone does not require any on -site
parking; vehicles would park on the street.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 17, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended
6:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow permanent makeup tattooing in
the CBD (Central Business District) for property located at 308 Orleans Steet with the
following condition:
1. Plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities .for any water and sanitary
sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City.'s backflow, pre-,
treatment, and/or FOG program.
Approval of the ordinance with the following condition:
1. Plans must. meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary
sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program.
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Councilmember Turner moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PERMANENT MAKEUP TATTOOING IN THE CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 308 ORLEANS STREET, WITH THE CONDITION, IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
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MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-067
6. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a new labor agreement with the Beaumont
Police Officers Association.
The current labor agreement between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Police
Officers Association expired on September 30, 2022.
A proposed four-year labor agreement is recommended and would provide the following
highlights:
1. A 16% wage increase across four years.
2. A 4.75% wage increase effective October 1, 2022; a 3.71 % wage increase effective
October 1, 2023; a 3.79% wage :increase effective October 1, 2024, and a 3.75% wage
increase effective October 1, 2025.
3. The addition of two holidays; Veteran's Day and Juneteenth.
4. A modified hiring process for lateral entry officers.
Funds will come from General Fund. The financial, impact in FY 2023 is estimated .at
$1,330,000.
Approval of the resolution.
Mayor Mouton moved. to EXECUTE A LABOR AGREEMENT AND THAT THE LABOR AGREEMENT SHALL
BE EFFECTIVE FROM THE DATE OF EXECUTION. Mayor Pro Tern Durio seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 22-284
7. Consider a resolution approving the purchase of switchgear, switchboards and transformer for
the Loeb Ground Water Facility.
Hurricane Harvey inflicted severe damage.to the Loeb Groundwater t ieatment.system. A
new switchgear; switchboard, and transformer will need to.be purchased to restore the plant
functionality and upgrade the system for improved operations. Once installed, the overall
project will improve versatility and operability of the four high service pumps at the facility.
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Formal bids.were requested for the purchase of the equipment from nine (9) vendors and
one response was received. Gulf Coast Electric Company Inc. of Beaumont responded with
a total bid amount of $800,000 to supply the equipment. Staff recommends award of the
contract.
Funds will come from the Water Utilities Fund and FEMA Fund.
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Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID
COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, TO REPLACE EQUII
GROUND WATER FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT . OF $800,000.00 . BE ACCEPT
BEAUMONT; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHO
CONTRACT WITH GULF COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.; OF BEAUMONT, TEX
Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES:
NAYS: -
ABSTAIN:
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 22-285
;MITTED .BY GULF
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BY THE CITY OF
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Councilmember
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MAYOR MO.UTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER,
SAMUEL AND NEILD
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., to
continue management of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit for the
City: of Beaumont for Fiscal Year 2023.
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 City's MS4.
Permit. The manager of the permit conducts dry and wet weather screenings of our major
drainage outfalls in the city. Under the permit, the city is required to submit an annual report
summarizing compliance activities, results of the screenings, and other inspections conducted
throughout the year which CDM Smith, Inc., has successfully completed on the City's behalf
since 2012. The agreement includes implementation of the sto.rmwater management plan that
details how -the City .and Jefferson County Drainage District #6 will comply with the MS4
permit.
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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 the Public Works Department Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE.CITY'1MANAGER 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 $250,000.00 TO MANAGE THE MUNICIPAL
SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PERMIT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF THE PERMIT.
Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 22-286
COMMENTS
* Public Comments (Persons are -limited to three minutes)
Gary Wagner & Jack Seeley 5660 Longwood St. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace Beds, commented on the
beds they build, stated that. they service Orange, Jefferson and Hardin Counties along with
Devers and Winnie TX., thus far_ they have built and delivered 1,90.7 beds, currently -they
have 92 request for 213 beds, commented on the receivers of the beds as well -as the
volunteers, asked that Council help spread the word to get civic, groups, churches,
organizations etc., involved to help build and deliver the beds, they have plenty of
applications but not enough volunteers, if anyone is interested they can reach: out to Sleep in
Heavenly Peace Beds at 409-718-0036, they are located at 2950 Milam St., Beaumont TX
David Pete 6355 Chinn Ln. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding the AT&T building contract, stated that in the contract there were
provisions made by the seller which is Mr. Flanagan with the Council, ,that Council had to
follow, it was interesting to see that the list that was mentioned by Mr. Chris Boone on last
week regarding the Ad Hoc Committee has Mr. Flanagan's name on the list to be on the Ad
Hoc Committee along with several other people that have business interest in downtown, this
would enhance them if they were to get contracts from other bids that would enhance their
growth and they would also make a profit, asked how the city is vetting these contracts, how
they are engaging in different contract agreements and not making it clear with. the public
what they are doing, stated that at the end of the contract, he noticed that the date of when
Mr. Flanagan signed and the date Mr. Boone signed was different, it leaves a questions as to
how things are done here at City Hall, integrity is everything and integrity must be maintained
at all times
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney, comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - CONGRATULATED THE BEAUMONT POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION ON THEIR CONTRACT
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - CONGRATULATED THE BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT,
APPRECIATES ALL OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS, COMMENTED
ON THE NON-PROFIT SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE, STATED
THAT HIS CHURCH HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH THEM BEFORE
AND IT WAS. A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE, WANTED TO GIVE THEM A
SHOUT OUT
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COUNCILMEMBER TURNER - CONGRATULATED BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT ON THEIR
LABOR AGREEMENT, OCTOBER 27, 2022, THERE WILL BE A
MIX AND MINGLE AT THE BEAUMONT CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE HOSTED BY THE BEAUMONT CONVENTION AND
VISITOR'S BUREAU FROM 4:30 P.M., TO 6:30 P.M.,
ANNOUNCED EVENTS THAT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 29, 2022, THERE WILL BE A UNITYAND COMMUNITY
FALL FEST KICK BALL TOURNAMENT FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 7:00
P.M., AT CHARLTON POLLARD PARK, A FALL FEST AT
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH STARTING AT 5:00 P.M., ON
TODAY (OCTOBER 25, 2022); THE JEFFERSON COUNTY
DRAINAGE DISTRICT 6 WILL BE HAVING A REGIONAL
WATERSHED STUDY MEETING AT THE EVENT CENTRE
STARTING AT 5:30 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - THANKED STAFF FOR THE DOWNTOWN DASH BOARD UPDATE
REGARDING THE SIGNIFICANT. PROJECTS THAT WILL BE
HAPPENING DOWNTOWN, COMMENTED ON THE REMOVAL OF
FLUORIDE FROM THE WATER, STATED THAT HE SPOKE TO THE
CITY MANAGER REGARDING THIS, AS IT TURNED OUT, IN BUDA,
TX THEY ELECTED TO TAKE THIS ISSUE TO THE CITIZENS TO
LET THEM DECIDE, ASKED IF THERE'S INTEREST WITH OTHER
COUNCILMEMBERS TO PUT THIS ON THE BALLOT FOR THE MAY
ELECTION THAT WOULD BE GREAT, DOESN'T KNOW IF COUNCIL
WOULD LIKE TO START WITH A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS THIS,
ASKED THE CITY MANAGER IF HE WOULD HELP GUIDE THIS
PROCESS, ALSO COMMENTED ON SPEAKER GUIDELINES,
STATED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY PROVIDED HIM WITH SOME
INFORMATION, THINKS IT MIGHT BE TIME TO UPDATE THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS SPEAKER GUIDELINES, THANKED EMILY
WHEELER AND HER STAFF FOR A FANTASTIC WEEKEND LINE
UP, COMMENTED ON ALL OF THE EVENTS THAT OCCURRED
OVER THE WEEKEND, ALSO EXPLAINED ABOUT THE
MANAGEMENT UTILITIES DISTRICT OPPOSITION THAT'S ON THE
BALLOT, HE'S RECEIVED LOTS OF PHONE CALLS REGARDING
THIS AND WANTED CITIZENS TO KNOW WHAT IT'S ABOUT
MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO - REMINDED EVERYONE THAT EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED,
GAVE THE EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, STATED THAT THERE'S
A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION OCCURRING ON THE HIGHWAY,
ASKED THAT CITIZENS ADHERE TO THE SIGNS AND PAY
ATTENTION TO THE WORK THAT'S 'GOING ON AND TO BE
CAREFUL, ANNOUNCED THE PEAR ORCHARD NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27,
2022, AT OUR MOTHER OF MERCY HALL
CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS - SPOKE REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN DASH BOARD, STATED
THAT HE AND STAFF WORKED ON GETTING THE DASH BOARD
DONE SO THAT COUNCIL CAN BE INFORMED AS TO THE STATUS
OF PROJECTS THAT ARE BEING WORKED ON IN DOWNTOWN,
THIS IS HOW THEY WILL UPDATE COUNCIL AT EVERY COUNCIL
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MEETING, THE DOWNTOWN DASH BOARD UPDATE WILL BE ON
THE CITY WEB SITE TO KEEP THE CITIZENS UPDATED AS WELL,
ALSO UPDATED COUNCIL ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN, HE HAS A
DRAFT RFP THAT HE'S REVIEWING AND PLANS TO HAVE THAT
OUT REALLY QUICK, THEY ALSO HAVE AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, THIS PLAN HAS IDENTIFIED FUNDING FOR
EACH OF THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE DOWNTOWN DASH BOARD;
STATED THAT HE WILL BE MEETING WITH THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO EXECUTE THE PLAN AND GET IT OUT TO THE
PUBLIC SOON; THANKED THE.: POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
NEGOTIATING THEIR CONTRACT IN GOOD FAITH, THANKED
STAFF AS WELL
CITY ATTORNEY REED -
STATED IT WAS A PLEASURE WORKING WITH THE BEAUMONT
POLICE DEPARTMENT ON THE LABOR AGREEMENT, ALSO
MADE CLARIFICATION REGARDING COMMENTS THAT. WERE
MADE BY A CITIZEN EARLIER REGARDING THE AT&T BUILDING
AND THE CITY OF. BEAUMONT CONTRACT POLICY AND THE
MANNER IN WHICH THE PARTIES INVOLVED SIGN THE
CONTRACTS
PUBLIC WORKS DIR., BARTKOWIAK
NONE
PLANNING DIRECTOR BOONE
NONE
CHIEF FIN. OFFICER SIMONEAUX
NONE
CITY CLERK BROUSSARD
NONE
MAYOR MOUTON -
CONGRATULATED THE BEAUMONT POLICE OFFICERS ON
THEIR CONTRACT LABOR AGREEMENT AS WELL AS STAFF
WORKING THROUGH THE CONTRACT DELIBERATIONS, STATED
THAT IT'S RED RIBBON WEEK "SAY NO TO DRUGS", SHE
VISITED BLANCHETTE ELEMENTARY TO CELEBRATE THE WEEK,
ANNOUNCED THAT EARLY VOTING STARTED ON YESTERDAY
OCTOBER 24, 2022, AND ENDS - NOVEMBER 4, 2022,
ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 8, 2022, ENCOURAGED
EVERYONE TO GETOUT AND VOTE, STATED THAT SHE AND THE
CITY MANAGER HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE NEW
CHRIST CENTER CAMP THAT IS BEING BUILT BY THE
BEAUMONT CATHOLIC DIOSES, THEY WERE A PART OF THE
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY, THE CAMP: IS LOCATED AT
7855 TRAM RD., IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT_ FACILITY, ALSO
COMMENTED ON LAWN SERVICES THAT ARE CUTTING LAWNS
AND BLOWING GRASS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, WHEN
THE STREET SWEEPERS CLEAN THE STREETS THE GRASS IS
GETTING INTO THE STORM DRAINS, ASKED THAT ALL LAWN
SERVICES PLEASE DON'T BLOW THE GRASS IN THE STREETS IN
ORDER .TO PREVENT THE STORM DRAINS FROM GETTING
CLOGGED, THE CITY WOULD APPRECIATE IT, ANNOUNCED THE
MEETING WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT 6 AT
Minutes — October 25, 2022
THE BEAUMONT EVENT CENTRE AT 5:30 P.M., GAVE A THANK
YOU TO OFFICERS CAROL RILEY AND HALEY MORROW WHO'S
ALWAYS STANDING GUARD TO MAKE SURE ORDER IS KEPT IN
THE CHAMBERS DURING THE MEETING,! THANKED THEM FOR
THE JOB THEY DO
Open session of meeting recessed at 3:20 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
The Claim of Hykeem Janise
Paula Chardin v. City of Beaumont: Cause No. A-209,.177
Caleb Fenter v. City of Beaumont and Chris S. Boone: Cause No. B7210,244
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Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Minutes — October 25, 2022
ABSTENTION AFFIDAVIT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF�J--EFIFIERIS"O"N § J
I, Q_ n �/ fP�d coV agI�i , as a member of the � u f'YYl U nT (City Council, Commission, or
Board) make this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: I, and/or a person or persons related to
me, hay substantial in erest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision
of the P6 eQ UM OYL -(City Council, Commission, or Board) as those terms are defined in V.T. C.A.,
Local Government Code, §.1.71.000/2�._ - r_ I A
The business entity is: ICU r 0005T Ele • l�0• �-���rn��t7n � � ��O?5 °Zo�� N�t.��a
(Name)
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(Address)
or name of relative and relationship) have/has a substantial interest in this
business entity for the following reasons: (check all of which are 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.
Signed this the 5+"day of t )�� 20cVL� -
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appearedRQ 1 5
and on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best o��--f -his/her k owledge or belief.
SWORN to and subscribed before me on s theot� day of �'tD , 20�
TINA G. BROUSSARD
Notary Public, State of Texas Notary Public in and for the Sate of Texas
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