HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUL 29 2025 - AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 801 MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025 5:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Communication Update
2025 Bond Facilitation Update and Recommendations
TxDOT Status Update of Construction Projects within the City of Beaumont
RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA/CONSENT
Citizens may speak on the Cosent Agenda/Regular Agenda Items 1-7 or any other
topic. Citizens wishing to speak on Item 8 will be given the opportunity to speak
during the Public Hearing.
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.Council to consider approving the July 15, 2025, City Council meeting minutes.
B.Council consider a resolution authorizing the City of Beaumont to receive
compensation for and to grant an exclusive sanitary sewer easement and a temporary
construction easement to ExxonMobil Oil Corporation.
C.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to accept the settlement
negotiated by the Texas Attorney General in the Opioid litigation against
pharmaceutical manufacturer Purdue/Sackler.
D.Council to consider a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to accept the settlement
negotiated by the Texas Attorney General in the Opioid litigation against eight
pharmaceutical manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun,
and Zydus.
E.Council consider a resolution approving a six-month contract for the purchase of
phosphate for use by the Water Utilities Department.
F.Council consider a resolution approving the purchase of one LP35 defibrillator with
accessories for use in the EMS Department.
G.Council to consider a resolution authorizing membership in the TEX-21.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.
Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to
StructureGuard, LLC, of Austin, TX, for the Cattail Marsh Wetlands Outfall Piling
Rehabilitation Project.
2.
Council to consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit styled Caleb
Fenter and Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local #399 (Intervenors) v. City of
Beaumont, Christopher S. Boone, Kenneth Williams, Roy West, Earl White, Taylor
Neild, Mike Getz, Audwin Samuel, Charles Durio, Albert Turner, and Randy
Feldschau.
3.
Council to consider approving a resolution for a three year agreement with BCBS
Prime for pharmacy benefit manager services for city employees and retirees
4.Consider a resolution authorizing a three-year contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas with an option for two additional years effective January 1, 2026 for third party
administration of the city's self-funded Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical
and dental plans.
5.
Council consider a resolution approving a contract with Woolpert, Inc., of Dayton,
Ohio, for Professional Engineering Services – Traffic Study Highway 105 and Major
Drive.
6.
Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order
No. 1 to the contract with SETEX Construction Corp, of Beaumont, for the Pine St.
SWTP South Basin Sludge Drain Rehabilitation Project.
7.
Council to consider an ordinance denying Texas Gas Service Company proposed
rates.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council to conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments concerning the proposed
amendments of Article 6, Gaming Sites and Gaming Machines, from the City of
Beaumont’s Code of Ordinances
REGULAR AGENDA
8. Council consider an ordinance amending Article 6 of the City of Beaumont’s Code of
Ordinances to prohibit gaming sites and gaming machines within the city limits.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with
Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Caleb Fenter and Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local #399
(Intervenors) v. City of Beaumont, Christopher S. Boone, Kenneth
Williams, Roy West, Taylor Neild, Mike Getz, Audwin Samuel, Charles
Durio, Albert Turner, and Randy Feldschau; Cause No. B-210244
ADJOURNMENT
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services
are requested to contact Jacqueline K. Gunner at (409) 880-3782.