HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/31/2023 MIN B EAU MO NT
TEXAS
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,Ward III JANUARY 31,2023 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 January 31, 2023, 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 Recognitions
• Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda items 3-9
Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Associate Pastor, Brian Abel with Calder Baptist 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 Durio, Councilmembers Getz, Turner,
Feldschau, Samuel and Neild. Also, present were Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager; Sharae
Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions
Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 3-9
Steve Parker 3801 Dunn Groves TX
Spoke regarding Item #9 on the agenda; adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
Richard Lord 6906 Redwood Falls Pasadena TX
Spoke regarding Item #9 on the agenda; adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
Jeffrey Nielsen 4910 Dacoma St. Houston TX
Spoke regarding Item #9 on the agenda; adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
Geoffrey Tahuchua • 604 W. 13th St. Austin TX
Spoke regarding Item #9 on the agenda; adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
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Mark Roberts 140 Bigner Rd. Mandeville LA
Spoke regarding Item #9 on the agenda; adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
Richard Anderson 3069 Deering Lake Dr. Loveland CO
Spoke regarding Item #9 on the agenda; adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
Jeremy Povlich 8596 Rice Dr. Lumberton TX
Spoke regarding Item #9 on the agenda; adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
John Mata 16303 Amber Brown Dr. HockleyTX
Spoke regarding Item #9 on the agenda; adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
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 January 31, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Approve an annual maintenance agreement from Environmental Systems Research.Institute,
Inc. of Redlands, CA for use by all city departments - Resolution 23-039
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2, to the contract with To-Mex
Construction, LLC, of Houston, for the Calder Place from.Wheat.Drive to Brentwood Drive
Emergency Repair Project - Resolution 23-040
D. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1, accept maintenance, and
authorize final payment to Brystar Contracting, Inc., for the Wastewater Treatment Sludge
Drying Beds Rehabilitation Project - Resolution 23-041
E. Authorize the acceptance of a ten foot wide Exclusive Water Line Easement located at 10730
North Major Drive - Resolution 23-042
F. Authorize the acceptance of a ten foot wide Exclusive Water Line Easement located at 5675
North Major Drive - Resolution 23-043
Councilmember Neild 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
Minutes—January 31,2023
AGENDA
1. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of a church in a GC-MD-
2 (General Commercial-Multiple-Family-2) District located at 5250 Helbig Road.
Derick Leger, on behalf of New Faith Holiness Church, Inc., requests a Specific Use Permit
to expand the church located at 5250 Helbig Road. The GC-MD-2 zoning district requiresa
Specific. Use Permit for all proposed land uses. Mr. Leger intends to install a pre-
manufactured building for a fellowship hall and increase the size of the parking lot. Section
28.04.006 of the City's landscaping ordinances states, "an increase in the size of an existing
parking lot by twenty-five (25)percent in the number of parking spaces,or more shall require
the entire parking lot, in addition to the twenty-five (25)percent expansion, to be brought into
compliance with this section."The hours of operation will be Wednesdays from 6:30 a.m. to
9:00 p.m.', Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on January 23, 2023,the Planning Commission recommended
6:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of a church in a GC-
MD -2 (General Commercial-Multiple-Family-2) District, 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 F.O.G. program.
2. Construction plans shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and
screening requirements
3. Construction plans must meet all Building Codes requirements.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Sanuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF 'A CHURCH IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 5250 HELBIG ROAD IN THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tem Durio seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBER S GETZ,TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-008
2. Consider a request to revoke PZ2021-321, a Specific Use Permit to allow an automotive
shop in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District located at 1109 Harriot Street.
In October of 2021, City Council approved a Specific.Use Permit to allow an automotive shop
at 1109 Harriot Street subject to the following conditions:
Minutes—January 31,2023
1. Maximum of eleven (11) vehicles to be on the property at any given time, including
customer and employee parking.
2. All auto repairs must be conducted inside the shop.
For many years, this property was the location of Eagle Auto Services, a service station.That.
business no longer appears in the City Directory after 2010. Since that time the property has
not been occupied consistently and as it is now zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
District, requiring a Specific Use Permit for an automotive shop. Complaints were received
due to vehicles parked on the right-of-way blocking the view of traffic at the intersection of
Harriot and Park Streets. The property was found to be in violation as not only was no
Certificate of Occupancy on file for the current auto shop, but a Specific Use Permit was
needed.
Since the approval of the Specific Use permit, the property has remained in violation of both
conditions for every inspection. Code Enforcement filed charges for the excess number of
vehicles and no Certificate of Occupancy. In February of 2022 the business owner was
placed on a 90-day probation for excessive vehicles. In May, both items were brought before
the judge at which time the property owner was fined, but violations have continued.
Section 28.04.001(h) of the Zoning Ordinance states, "A specific use permit maybe revoked
or modified, after notice and hearing, for either of the following reasons:
1. The specific use permit was obtained or extended by fraud or deception; or
2. That one or more of the conditions imposed by the permit has not been met or has
been violated."
At a Joint Public Hearing held on January 23, 2023,the Planning Commission recommended,
6:0 to approve the request to revoke PZ2021-321, a Specific Use Permit to allow an automotive
shop in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District.
Approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Durio moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REVOKING
PZ2021-321 A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP IN A NC (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL)DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1109 HARRIOT STREET 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
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-009
3. Consider amending the FY 2023 Budget.
Minutes—January 31,2023
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, the City Manager shall strictly enforce the
provisions of the budget as specified in the ordinance adopting the budget. He shall not
authorize or approve any expenditure unless an appropriation has been made in the budget
ordinance adopting the budget, and there is an available unencumbered balance of the
appropriation sufficient to pay the liability to be incurred.Approving the proposed amendment
will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget.
1. The General Liability.Fund is an Internal Service Fund that captures all costs relating
to lawsuits, settlements and claims against the City. There have been several
settlements and other costs this fiscal year amounting to over $750,000 through
December of 2022. A budget amendment in the amount of $500,000 is being
proposed to ensure that expenditure does not exceed the budget.
General Liability Original Budget Proposed Amended Budget
Fund Amendment
Total Expenditures $914,200 $500,000 $1,414,200
Funds will come from the General Liability Fund.
Approval of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO APPROPRIATE
ADDITIONAL REVENUES IN THE GENERAL FUND. Mayor Pro Tem Durio seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-010
4. ' Consider authorizing the participation in rate proceedings in 2023.
On July 1,2022, Entergy Texas, Inc. (ETI) filed its Statement of Intent to increase rates with
each city that retains exclusive original jurisdiction over electric rates and services in the
Entergy service area. This proposal would increase rates an estimated $131.4 million
annually. It would result in a monthly increase of$13.50 for the average residential customer
using 1,000 kWh per month. The Council voted to deny the rate increase and allow-the
Steering Committee of Cities (The Committee)to research and assess in the proposed rates
were reasonable and should be accepted.
The Committee has reached an agreement with ETI. The parties' agreement in principle
authorizes $54 million or 4.6% increase over the current base rates. The Committee efforts
contribute significantly to reducing ETI's initial proposal by 58.90%.
Minutes—January 31,2023
The reasonable expenses associated with rate cases are reimbursable by the.company.
Approval of ordinance.
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATING WITH OTHER ENTERGY SERVICE AREA
CITIES IN MATTERS CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF
TEXAS IN 2023; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAWYERS AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
OF TEXAS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-011
5. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2, to the contract with
King Solution Services, Inc., of Houston, for the City-Wide Pipe Bursting Contract-Phase I
Project.
On June 14, 2022, by Resolution No. 22-153, the city Council awarded a contract to King
Solution Services, Inc., of Houston, in the amount of$3,670,700.00, for the City-Wide Pipe
Bursting Contract— Phase I Project.
Previous Change Order No. 1, with no dollar amount, is attached for review.
Proposed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of$438,825.00, is requested for the addition of
4,100 LF of pipe bursting of 15"to 16"OD HDPE pipe, approximately 175 LF of pipe bursting
6"to 8.625" OD HDPE pipe, approximately 1,100 LF of open cut, and 17 manholes along S.
4th Street before the street can be rehabilitated. The sewer lines and manholes have
reached the lifetime expectancy and are in need replacement.An additional sixty(60)days is
requested for the completion of the work. If approved, the new contract amount would be
$4,109,525.00.
Funds will come from the American Rescue Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND
HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO.2,IN THE AMOUNT OF$438,825.00 FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK,THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO$4,109,525.00 FOR
THE CITY-WIDE PIPE BURSTING CONTRACT-PHASE I PROJECT. Mayor Pro Tern Durio seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER,
FELDSCHAU., SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
Minutes—January 31,2023
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 23-044
6. Consider approving the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement from Azteca Systems,
LLC of Sandy, UT for use by several city departments.
Cityworks software is used by the city in multiple departments for managing and maintaining
work orders, permits, inventory, and cases related to permitting, code enforcement,
environmental health permitting/inspections, water/street/traffic/parks work requests and
zoning.
This purchase is exempt from competitive bidding since it is available from only one
source having exclusive rights to modify and maintain the software. The. software
maintenance agreement provides Monday— Friday, 8 — 5 supports for all applications,and
provides annual software upgrades.
This agreement is for an annual period beginning March 2023 in the amount of$171,200.40.
Funds will come from the General Fund and Water Fund.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF$171,200.40 WITH AZTECA SYSTEMS,LLC,OF SANDY,UTAH,THE SOLE SOURCE HAVING
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO MODIFY AND MAINTAIN THE CITYWORKS SOFTWARE USED BY SEVERAL CITY
DEPARTMENTS. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 23-045
7. Consider approving a contract to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC, of Pasadena, for the
rehabilitation of storm sewer lines at 2145 Chevy Chase and Daisy Street
At 2145 Chevy Chase and 6365 Daisy Street, a sinkhole formed on the storm sewer line in
the back yards at each of these addresses. These concrete storm sewer lines each connect
the City's road drainage to a Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 (DD6) ditch by running
along the side of residential homes. Where the City's line becomes DD6's line, the pipe
material transitions from concrete to corrugated metal. A video inspection of the lines
revealed that the sinkholes in the back yards were caused by the failure of the transition of
the concrete pipe to the corrugated metal pipe. Further inspection of the concrete pipe
revealed that the entirety of the concrete storm sewer line is in need of repair.
Minutes—January 31,2023
The proximity of the concrete line to the houses, plus the hazard of the open sinkhole in the
yards,. led Public Works Engineering staff to meet with DD6 staff to establish a plan to
complete these repairs. DD6 has replaced their corrugated metal pipe and repaired the
sinkhole as well as the surrounding embankment. Now the City will contract to repair the
concrete line utilizing a trenchless relining process.
Pricing was obtained from the HGACBuy Cooperative, a cooperative purchasing association
providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to utilize services at competitively
bid pricing. All contracts available to participating members of HGACBuy have been
awarded by virtue of a public competitive procurement process compliant with state statutes.
The Public Works Engineering staff recommends awarding the contract to PM Construction &
Rehab, LLC, in the amount of$102,840.00. A total of one (1) week will be allocated for the
completion of this repair project.
Funds will come from the Capital Program.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE
IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC, OF
PASADENA, TEXAS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE STORM SEWER LINES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$102,840.00 AND A TOTAL OF ONE (1) WEEK WILL BE ALLOCATED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THIS
REPAIR PROJECT. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 23-046
WORK SESSION
Review and discuss supporting the request of the Southeast Texas Groudwater
Conservation District (SETGCD) to raise the maximum water production fee from 1
cent per 1,000 gallons to 7 cents per 1,000 gallons
8. Consider authorizing the City Manager to send a letter supporting a maximum rate increase
for the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
The Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District(SETGCD) has been managing the
groundwater within the district for over 19 years. The district consists of Jasper, Newton,
Hardin.and Tyler counties and is the 11th largest groundwater district in the State of Texas.
Since its inception in 2003, the district has operated with a single employee supporting all
operations. Despite unfunded mandates being added by the State, the District has held
costs down and only increased the production fee once in 19 years by three hundredths of a
cent per 1,000 gallons.
Minutes—January 31,2023
Currently the District is limited to a maximum production fee of 1 cent per 1,000 gallons.
Currently the District is at that maximum production fee. While the District is not intending to
raise the fee again anytime soon, they are needing the maximum raised to allow for that
possibility in the future.
The district is asking the City of Beaumont to support the district's efforts to raise. the
maximum fee by providing a letter of support that can be forwarded to Senator Nichols'
office.
The district needs to address this issue in the upcoming legislative session and is
requesting a response by February 17, 2023.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SEND A LETTER SUPPORTING A MAXIMUM RATE INCREASE FOR THE
SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO SENATOR NICHOL'S OFFICE BY
FEBRUARY 17, 2023. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER,
FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL AND NEILD.
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 23-047
WORK SESSION
* Review and discuss the adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
9. Consider adopting the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code.
In the ongoing effort to ensure that the public is increasingly safe and secure in the buildings
constructed and occupied in our community, from time to time,_the city considers the
adoption of new construction and maintenance codes.The City currently operates under the
National Electric Code (NEC), as well as the International Code Council's (ICC) Building,
Residential, Existing Building,Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, and
Property Maintenance codes. Proposed is the adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code.
Please note that amendments to this adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code may be
required in order to ensure compliance with State requirements related to irrigation systems
and backflow prevention.
Approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Mouton moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW CODES
REGULATING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT;
SPECIFICALLY,THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. Mayor Pro Tem Durio seconded the motion.
After a lengthy discussion another motion was made.
Councilmember Neild made a motion to table this item for 7 weeks. Councilmember Getz
seconded the motion.
Minutes—January 31,2023
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS,TURNER,AND
SAMUEL
MOTION FAILED
Councilmember Turner made a motion to table this item for 2 weeks to receive confirmation
from FEMA. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS, GETZ,•TURNER, FELDSCHAU,
SAMUEL AND NEILD
NAYS: MAYOR MOUTON
MOTION PASSED
COMMENTS
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Charlie Crabb 928 East Drive Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding the discussion on plumbing, didn't hear anything about safety
and there has been a lot of change regarding safety, commented on the Beaumont
Independent School District(BISD), stated that the scores were released and they didn't do
well, the Council voted on today to meet with BISD twice a year, thinks that the city and BISD
need to meet once a month to help them improve the scores, Lamar Education needs to be
brought in to maybe provide some tutoring, education is the key to the city to help it grow,
also made comments regarding the city buses and the different bus routes that he took
William Shackelford . . 385 Manning St. Beaumont TX
Stated that he's new to Beaumont and is attending his first meeting, he's been in Beaumont
since April, has concerns about Manning St., there's a lot of shot gun houses and a lot of wild
life that live in these houses, he picks up paper in the neighborhood, there's a dumping
problem which isn't as bad as it used to be, asked the Code Enforcement Department to put
up "no dumping signs", stated this is his retirement city, is requesting that Manning St., gets
some attention
Toni Ligon' Carrierre 4240 Inez St. . Beaumont TX
Commented on a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting that she attended and
is a board member, stated that she was very upset with Ward II Councilmember, discussed
an issued that occurred between her and the Councilmember of Ward II who she felt
disrespected her
Sam Marchand 640 Kennedy Beaumont TX
Stated that after the work session he has a new profound respect for the plumbers, updated
the Council on the activities of the Youth Advisory Council, stated that they have had a series
of productive meetings and extremely grateful for the Council's support, their operations
would be impossible without the generous time and support of Miles Haynes and
Minutes—January 31,2023
Councilmember Turner, the Youth Council has voted so far to approve a group of them to
attend the Texas Municipal League Youth Advisory Summit in Dallas, TX, on next weekend,
the Youth Council is planning both the City Beautification Day Trash Pickup and a
Scholarship Fair in the near future,the Youth Council has discussed ways the youth can help
to abate the homelessness problem, they will hear from a representative from the Beaumont
Police Department at their next meeting, the Youth Council also voted for their meetings to
be live streamed on the internet, thanked all of those that attended their last meeting, the
next meeting will be February 9, 2023
Addle Allen 9695 Gross Beaumont TX
Stated that on last week she left the Council meeting and was almost blown down by the
wind, she has stood before'them several times asking for an audible sound or siren in the
event of an occurrence, she and the previous Mayor had a discussion regarding STAN,
telephones and evacuations, the number one thing in an evacuation plan is an audible sound
to let people know what's going on, she was told that the audible sound was expensive,
when the Council speaks about the bond ratings and increasing the budget, that's for the
good, it's also good for the citizens of Beaumont to know, stated she left the meeting to go to
Rao's to get a cookie and they were closed, but Council was still here at City Hall continuing
with the meeting, reviewed the meeting online and there was a sound and everyone was still
sitting in the meeting, that was unacceptable, good thing the good Lord spared us and there
were no lives lost, asked that some type of sound be in place in the event of a tornado, we
are not used to that, asked that this issue:be addressed, commented on the sidewalks, asked
the question, if the city doesn't get funding will the city not do the sidewalks, the Ordinance
does state the city is responsible for sidewalks, also stated that several.weeks ago she made
a statement about self-insured versus insured, in the minutes it stated that she said
underinsured, Council adopted the minutes incorrectly, asked that Council pay attention,
she's a concerned citizen and loves Beaumont, stated she loves Orange more because
that's where she's from, thanked Council for their time, quoted a scripture from the Bible
everything must change, nothing stays the same
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - THANKED EXXONMOBIL FOR THEIR DONATION AND WHAT THEY
CONTINUE TO DO FOR THIS AREA,THANKED COUNCIL FOR THE
DIALOGUE REGARDING THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- THANKED EXXONMOBIL FOR SETTING THE EXAMPLE AND
CREATING HIGH STANDARDS AS PARTNERS
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - STATED THAT BEAUMONT POLICE ARRESTED A 26-YEAR-OLD
MAN ARMED WITH AN ASSAULT RIFLE WHO WAS DRAWING
COMPLAINTS NEAR ST.ANTHONY AND THE TEMPLE EMANUEL,
DON'T KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED,AGAIN IF YOU SEE
SOMETHING, PLEASE SAY SOMETHING, APPRECIATES
BEAUMONT PD AND THE CITIZENS THAT CALLED IN WITH THEIR
CONCERNS
COUNCILMEMBER TURNER- STATED THAT HE RECEIVED PHONE CALLS THE ISSUE THAT
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU SPOKE ABOUT,ASKED IF THERE
IS AN ORDINANCE OR POLICY THAT DEALS WITH PROTECTING
THE CHURCHES OR SCHOOLS, ASKED IF STAFF CAN CHECK
Minutes—January 31,2023
INTO THIS AND REPORT BACK,ALSO ASKED FOR EVERYONE'S
PRAYERS AS THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL WILL BE MAKING
THEIR FIRST TRIP OUT OF TOWN TRAVELING TO DALLAS, TX,
THE CONFERENCE IS TO EDUCATE THE KIDS ON HOW A BUDGET
PROCESS WORKS, COMMENTED ON EXXONMOBIL, STATED
THAT NOT ONLY ARE THEY :TAKING .CARE OF THEIR
NEIGHBORING PARK (CHARLTON POLLARD PARK)THEY ARE
SPONSORS FOR THE YOUTH COUNCIL AND PROVIDED FUNDING
TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE YOUTH COUNCIL TO TAKE THE
TRIP, STATED THAT THE SENIOR CITIZENS ARE INQUIRING
ABOUT MAIL BALLOTS AND HOW THE PROCESS WORKS (TINA
BROUSSARD, CITY CLERK, EXPLAINED THAT MAIL BALLOTS
HAVE TO BE REQUESTED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR AND
WILL TAKE CARE OF AN ELECTION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR,
THE REQUEST HAS TO BE DONE EVERY YEAR, IT DOESN'T
CARRY FROM ONE YEAR TO THE NEXT), COUNCILMEMBER
TURNER ALSO THANKED THE CITY CLERK AND CITY
ATTORNEY FOR BRINGING SUNDAY BACK FOR EARLY VOTING,
SPOKE REGARDING THE GENERAL LIABILITY FUND, STATED
THAT THE FUND WAS INCREASED BY $500,000.00, ONE OF
THE REASONS IS ACCIDENTS,THE COUNCIL HAS HAD A LOT OF
DIALOGUE REGARDING ACCIDENTS AND THE PROCESS AND.
PROCEDURES;AS WELL AS WHAT NEEDS TO TAKE PLACE TO,
SUCH AS PREVENTATIVE TRAINING TO AVOID ACCIDENTS,
ASKED IF THE CITY MANAGER COULD POSSIBLY GIVE AN
UPDATE AS TO WHAT ARE THE NEW POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES THAT ARE BEING IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT THE
ACCIDENTS, DOESN'T WANT TO SEE THE FUNDS CONTINUE TO
RISE, DOES LIKE THE IDEA OF AN AUDIBLE SIREN ESPECIALLY
FOR THE SENIORS, WE HAVE A CITIZEN THAT CONTINUES TO •
INQUIRE ABOUT SIRENS AND THINKS THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE
SOME INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THIS ISSUE
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- THANKED EXXONMOBIL FOR THEIR GENEROSITY TO THE
COMMUNITY, RESPONDED TO THE CITIZEN THAT MADE
COMMENTS REGARDING AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AT THE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING,
STATED THAT HERE IN THE SOUTH THERE IS A CERTAIN
DECORUM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AFFORDED AT MEETINGS,
• ONE OF THE THINGS THAT HAS ALWAYS IRRITATED HIM IS THAT
SOMEONE CALLS HIM BY HIS LAST NAME, DOESN'T THINK IT'S
RESPECTFUL, STATED THAT THIS PARTICULAR. LADY
PERSISTED TO CALL HIM BY HIS LAST NAME, SHE CALLS.
COUNCILMEMBER TURNER, A.J., BUT REFERS TO HIM AS
GETZ, STATED THAT HE'S TOLD HER PREVIOUSLY THAT SHE
CAN CALL HIM MIKE, MR. GETZ OR COUNCILMEMBER GETZ,
SHE CONTINUED TO REFER TO HIM AS GETZ AND HE CALLED
HER DOWN FOR IT,SHE TOOK OFFENSE TO THAT,STATED THAT
IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT SHE DECIDED TO COME TO COUNCIL
TO DISPLAY HER FEELINGS ABOUT THE SITUATION IN THE
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MANNER THAT SHE DID
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MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO - THANKED EXXONMOBIL AS WELL AS CHRIS JONES FOR HIS
LEADERSHIP WITH THE CHARLTON POLLARD NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION,ALSO COMMENTED ON THE 311 APP AND HOW IT
WORKS AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING CITIZENS TO DOWNLOAD
THE APP ON THEIR PHONES, ALSO COMMENTED ON THE
PLUMBING CODE, THANKED STAFF FOR THEIR PROMPT
RESPONSE TO HIS EMAILS,ASKED IF THERE'S A FEDERAL LAW
THAT PREVENTS A PERSON TO CARRY A FIREARM WITHIN SO
MANY FEET OF A SCHOOL, THANKED CHRIS BOONE,
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR SPEAKING AT THEIR
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING
CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS - THANKED EXXONMOBIL FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE, LOOKS
FORWARD TO THE RECYCLING GRANT, STATED THAT HE'S
ASSIGNED MILE HAYNES TO WORK WITH EXXONMOBIL
REGARDING THE GRANT PROJECT, INFORMED
COUNCILMEMBER TURNER THAT HE AND STAFF WILL RESPOND
TO HIS CONCERNS IN AN AGENDA ITEM, COMMENTED ON THE
STRATEGIC PLAN, STATED THAT THE CONTRACT HAS BEEN
EXECUTED, COUNCIL WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS
FEBRUARY 14TH THROUGH THE 17TH,EXPECTS THE PLAN TO BE
COMPLETED BY MAY OR JUNE
CITY ATTORNEY REED - CLARIFIED A COMMENT THAT WAS MADE PREVIOUSLY BY A
CITIZEN, STATED THAT COUNCILMEMBER GETZ HAS NEVER
MADE AN INAPPROPRIATE COMMENT TO HER, THE CITIZEN
REFERENCED THAT HE MADE AN INAPPROPRIATE COMMENT TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, IT WASN'T A COMMENT THAT WAS
ADDRESSED TO HER,ALSO THANKED ANGIE THOMAS,TODAY
IS HER LAST COUNCIL MEETING AND WANTED TO THANK HER
FOR HER 29 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
MAYOR MOUTON - THANKED ANGIE THOMAS WHO HAS BEEN EMPLOYED WITH
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR 29 YEARS, SHE'S BEEN AN
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER AND HERSELF, HER
RETIREMENT PARTY WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3,
2023, FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M., AT THE LAKESIDE
CENTER MEETING ROOM,STATED THAT ON TODAY SHE READ A
PROCLAMATION FOR SOUTH EAST TEXAS WORKFORCE,
THANKED EXXONMOBIL FOR THEIR PARTNERSHIP AND THE
WORK THEY DO IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,STATED THAT SHE
WAS AT ST.ANTHONY'S SCHOOL TO READ TO A PRE-K CLASS,
COMMENTED ON THE PLUMBING CODE AND LOOKS FORWARD
TO REVISITING THIS AGAIN IN TWO WEEKS, ANNOUNCED IF
ANYONE KNOWS OF A COUPLE THAT HAS BEEN MARRIED FOR
50 YEARS OR MORE SHE WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THEM AT
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 14, 2023, THE
INFORMATION WILL BE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE,
CONGRATULATED BETH KING ON TURNING 100 YEARS OLD,AS
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WELL AS MS. ANNIE BRAZIL WHO WILL BE TURNING 104
YEARS OLD
CITY CLERK BROUSSARD- THANKED EVERYONE FOR THEIR PHONE CALLS, TEXT
MESSAGES,EMAIL,CARDS AND FLOWERS ON THE LOSS OF HER
MOTHER, ADDRESSED A COMMENT THAT WAS MADE EARLIER.
BY A CITIZEN REGARDING MINUTES FROM A PREVIOUS
MEETING, STATED THAT SHE'S BEEN CITY CLERK FOR 16
YEARS AND THIS IS PROBABLY THE SECOND OR THIRD TIME
THAT SHE HAS HAD TO GO BACK AND LISTEN TO A MEETING
DUE TO AN ERROR, STATED THAT SHE WILL GO BACK AND
LISTEN TO THE MINUTES AND IF THERE'S AN ERROR IT WILL BE
CORRECTED AND THE CITIZEN AS WELL AS THE MAYOR AND
. COUNCIL WILL BE INFORMED OF THE FINDINGS
PUBLIC WORKS DIR BARTKOWIAK- CONGRATULATED ANGIE THOMAS ON HER RETIREMENT, SHE
WILL TRULY BE MISSED
ASSIST. CITY MANAGER BOONE CONGRATULATED ANGIE THOMAS ON HER RETIREMENT, SHE
WILL BE MISSED
CFO SIMONEAUX- CONGRATULATED ANGIE THOMAS ON HER RETIREMENT
W. - ere being no Executive Session, Council adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
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