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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
COUNCIL MEETING
W.L. Pate, Jr., At -Large BECKY AMES, MAYOR Randy Feldschau, Mayor Pro Tern
Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael D. Getz, Ward II
Audwin Samuel, Ward III JULY 14, 2020 Robin Mouton, Ward IV
Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tina Broussard, City Clerk
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 July 14, 2020, 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
Presentation and Recognition
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-5/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Osignheme Samuel Igbafe gave the invocation. Mayor Ames led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau, Councilmembers Neild, Getz,
Pate, Samuel and Mouton. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City
Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions
None
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-5/Consent Agenda
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes — June 23, 2020
Confirmation of committee appointments — Resolution 20-132
Dana Lewis would fill the unexpired term of Shannon Mire on the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee. The term would commence July 14, 2020 and expire September 30, 2021.
(Councilmember Robin Mouton)
Minutes — July 14, 2020
A) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2, accept maintenance, and
authorize final payment to Horseshoe Construction, Inc. — Resolution 20-133
B) Approve a resolution correcting Resolution 20-123 — Resolution 20-123-A
C) Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute all documents necessary to accept funding
from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Women, Infants, and
Children Program (WIC) — Resolution 20-134
D) Approve the purchase of two automatic chlorine injector systems from Moody Bros., Inc. of
Houston, for use at the Water Treatment Plant — Resolution 20-135
E) Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute all documents necessary to accept funding
from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), for a Tuberculosis Prevention
Control grant — Resolution 20-136
F) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order 3 to the contract with JackBuilt
Contractors, LLC related to repair work at Fire Station No. 10 — Resolution 20-137
G) Authorize the City Manager to execute a hangar lease agreement with Casey Crenshaw for
property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport — Resolution 20-138
H) Authorize the transfer of ownership of a Drainage Easement to Jefferson County Drainage
District No. 6 for drainage improvements on Northwest Parkway — Resolution 20-139
1) Authorize the acceptance of a ten -foot -wide Exclusive Water Line Easement for the
construction of a new RV park located at 2575 West Cardinal Drive — Resolution 20-140
J) Authorizing the acceptance of a five-foot (6) x one hundred foot (100') wide sidewalk
easement for the construction of a continuous sidewalk for the Washington Blvd Phase 2
Street Improvement Project — Resolution 20-141
K) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the exchange of city -
owned property for two Water Line Easements in the West Oakland Addition — Resolution
20-142
L) Approve a resolution waiving the penalty and interest for two accounts in the name of
Mensacapital Properties LLC — Resolution 20-143
M) Approve a resolution waiving the penalty and interest for a tax account in the name of
Stephanie Ann Ross — Resolution 20-144
N) Approve a resolution accepting a payment for a weed lien, and waiving the interest accrued,
that is attached to property located at 3650 Magnolia — Resolution 20-145
Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
Minutes — July 14, 2020
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
GENERAL BUSINESS
Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2020 Budget.
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
amendments will ensure that expenditures are within the approved budget and that interfund
transfers are in accordance with the financial policies as approved within the budget
document.
The details of the proposed amendments are as follows: .
Internal Service Funds are funded through transfers from other funds and/or user fees
from the departments that they support. The General Liability Fund does not charge
user fees but relies solely on transfers to fund its operations. A transfer of $1,000,000
($680,000 from the General fund, $250,000 from the Water Utilities Fund and $70,000
from the Solid Waste Fund) is being proposed this fiscal year to strengthen the fund
balance for FY 2021. Also, the General Liability Fund is projected to meet or exceed
budgeted expenditures, thus a budget amendment in the amount of $100,000 is being
proposed to cover the possible overage and to appropriate an extra contingency for
any other continued litigation expenses or claims settled before the fiscal year end.
General Liability .
Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Revenues
$8,000
$1,000,000
$1,008,000
Total Expenditures
$939,200
$100,000
$1,039,200
2. The Solid Waste Fund has a proposed budget amendment in the amount of $70,000
to appropriate funds that will be transferred to the General Liability Fund as mentioned
in item 1.
Solid Waste
Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
$14,025,800
$70,000
$14,095,800
3. The Water Utilities Fund has a proposed budget amendment in the amount of
$250,000 to appropriate funds that will be transferred to the General Liability Fund as
mentioned in item 1.
Minutes — July 14, 2020
Water Utilities
Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
$53,098,400
$250,000
$53,348,400
4. The General Fund has a proposed amendment in the amount of $680,000 to
appropriate funds that will be transferred to the General Liability Fund as mentioned in
items 1.
General Fund
Original Budget
Proposed Amendment
Amended Budget
Total Expenditures
$131,825,900
$680,000
$132,505,900
Approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE FISCAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 TO APPROPRIATE
ADDITIONAL REVENUES IN THE GENERAL LIABILITY FUND; TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL
EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL LIABILITY SOLID WASTE, WATER UTILITIES, AND GENERAL FUNDS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Pate seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 20-029
2. Consider, amending the Code of Ordinances related to water and wastewater charges and
deposits.
The Administration is recommending that the Code of Ordinances related to water and
wastewater charges and deposits be amended.
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE 22.02, SECTIONS 22.02.001, SECTION 22.02.002, SECTION 22.02.003,
SECTION 22.02.005 AND SECTION 26.02.006 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
TO MAKE CHANGES RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Mouton seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
Minutes = July 14, 2020
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 20-030
3. Consider an ordinance granting a new solid waste franchise agreement with Action Trucking
Company.
According to Section 22.05.101 of the Code of Ordinances, no person shall engage in the
business of collecting, hauling or transporting, in the city, any garbage, waste or refuse,
without first having obtained a franchise from the City. Eight entities currently have
nonexclusive franchise agreements with the City. Action Trucking Company has requested a
franchise agreement. The company is focused on construction and demolition waste and
construction earth materials hauling with plans to operate from 16147 Sabine Consolidated
Rd. Beaumont, TX 77705.
The franchise provides for a term of one year from its effective date and a franchise fee of
seven percent (7%) of gross revenues received for service. It also requires the entity to
indemnify the City of Beaumont and provide insurance which names the City of Beaumont as
a named insured.
According to City Charter, franchise ordinances require readings at three separate Council
meetings, with the third not less than thirty (30) days from the first reading. The ordinance
does not take effect until sixty (60) days after its adoption on the third and final reading. After
passage, the ordinance must be published for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City. All publication costs are paid by the franchisee. Attached is a
copy of the franchise agreement for your review.
This is the final reading.
A franchise fee of seven percent (7%) of gross receipts will be paid to the City.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Pate moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
FRANCHISE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ACTION TRUCKING
COMPANY. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 20-024
4. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to request reimbursement of COVID-19
related expenses from the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Minutes — July 14, 2020
On May 26, 2020, Council authorized the City Manager to receive funding from the
Coronavirus Relief Fund which was established within the CARES Act. The amount of
funding applied for was $6,587,900 with 20% of the funding ($1,317,580) eligible for
immediate receipt upon application. The City has received the 20% advance which will be
used to reimburse the City for payroll costs necessary to facilitate public health measures
dealing with COVID-19.
The remaining portion of the funds can be requested on a reimbursement basis provided that
adequate documentation is submitted to verify the funds were spent on continued protective
measures, protecting the homeless, assisting hospitals and businesses, rental/utility
assistance and other programs. Costs incurred through December 30, 2020 are eligible for
reimbursement. It is anticipated that the City will have enough payroll costs incurred to
absorb the remaining funds available for reimbursement.
Other operating costs incurred by the City, other than payroll, will be submitted to FEMA for
reimbursement with an estimated reimbursement rate of 75%. Other operating costs can
include cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, health supplies, and the use of City
owned equipment among other protective measure costs.
Approval of the resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND
HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
FROM THE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
FOR EXPENDITURES INCURRED BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2020 AND DECEMBER 30, 2020 DUE TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY SPECIFIC TO COVID-19. Councilmember Samuel seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 20-146
5. Consider a resolution to direct the designated officer to calculate the voter -approval tax rate
in the manner provided for a special taxing unit.
As discussed in a budget workshop on June 23, 2020, Senate Bill 2 changed the property tax
rate setting process. Under the old law, you calculated an effective rate (tax rate which would
generate the same amount of revenue as the prior year on the same property) and a roll-
back rate (effective rate plus 8%). Setting a tax rate above the roll -back rate would allow the
citizens to petition for an election on the tax rate. Under the new law, the effective rate is
known as the "no new revenue rate" and the roll -back rate is known as the "voter -approval
rate." Now, the voter -approval rate can only be 3.5% above the no new revenue rate without
triggering an automatic election on the November uniform election date. If the tax rate
triggers an automatic election, one that exceeds the 3.5 % voter -approval rate, then the
deadline to adopt the budget and tax rate would be August 17, 2020 (90 days before the
election).
Minutes — July 14, 2020
Senate Bill 2 contains a disaster provision that permits a city to direct a designated officer or
employee to calculate the voter -approval rate using 8% rather than 3.5% if any part of the
city is located in a disaster area during the current tax year. This provision precludes any
mandatory election and allows a city to calculate the tax rate as if they were a special taxing
unit. By opting into this provision, the date to adopt the budget and tax rate are not
dependent upon the uniform election date and can go back to normal schedules. Having the
additional time to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 on the City's finances will give us the
ability to make more accurate projections of revenues and expenditures which will determine
beginning fund balances for next year's budget. Also, opting into this provision will give the
Council the flexibility of setting a tax rate up to 8% above the no new revenue rate.
On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued a proclamation declaring that
the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States constitutes a national emergency. The
Governor of the State of Texas declared a disaster in every Texas county on the same day.
As a result of the disaster declaration, staff recommends that the City opt into the disaster
provision of Senate Bill 2 as specified in Section 26.07 of the Texas Tax Code.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO CALCULATE THE VOTER -
APPROVAL TAX RATE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR A SPECIAL TAXING
UNIT BY USING AN 8% THRESHOLD FOR NEW REVENUE INSTEAD OF 3.5% AS AUTHORIZED BY THE
TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 26.04(C-1) DUE TO THE GOVERNOR'S STATE-WIDE DECLARATION OF
DISASTER IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Mouton seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU, COUNCILMEMBERS NEILD, GETZ,
PATE, SAMUEL AND MOUTON
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 20-147
WORK SESSION
Review and discuss making application to the Texas General Land Office for grant
funds related to Hurricane Harvey to be utilized for the design, construction, and other
allowable expenses for a new surface water treatment plant to be located on the west
side of the City
Mr. David Munn with Freese and Nichols reviewed and discussed making application
to the Texas General Land Office for grant funds related to Hurricane Harvey to be
utilized for the design, construction and other allowable expenses for a new surface
water treatment plant to be located on the west side of the city. Mr. Munn also
discussed the Loeb Ground Water Facility, he stated that the facility flooded during
tropical storm Harvey, there was a loss of 10 MGD to the city's water supply, it was
out of service until 2019, it was turned back off in 2020 due to water quality concerns
and not protected from future flooding and has aging infrastructure. The Loeb Ground
Minutes — July 14, 2020
COMMENTS
Water Facility needs short-term improvements that are required to keep the system in
operation for the next five (5) years, a 36-inch Delaware Water Line is needed to
address low pressure concerns. The estimated project cost is $62,500,000.
The Lawson's Pump Station also flooded Auring Tropical Storm Harvey, there was
loss of raw water supply to SWTP and the facility was unable to pump to full capacity
after Harvey. The facility isn't protected from future flooding and the Neches river
crossing represents risk of a single point of failure. Mr. Munn discussed
recommendations for a new design and new pump station, the new pump station (30
MGD) will have a tunnel connecting the old and the new pump stations, there will be a
new raw water line that will be 42-inches along Pine Street to surface the water
treatment plant. The estimated project cost is $37,000,000.
The Pine Street SWTP is the primary source of drinking water, this facility is an aging
infrastructure and partially flooded during Tropical Storm Harvey with a loss of water
supply and temporary facilities required for operation with a near miss of an extended
shutdown. Mr. Munn discussed recommendations for a flood improvement project
design that is 90% complete and an emergency raw water supply study underway.
The estimated project cost is $5,000,000.
The future 15 MGD Westside SWTP was discussed, the new source of water would
come from the LNVA Canal that wasn't impacted by TS Harvey, it's out of the flood
zone, there's increased reliability and resiliency, it's an enhanced water system with
good quality and pressures and provides a long-term option for replacing the Pine
Street SWTP. A siting study has been performed with a 3+ potential sites identified
with a conceptual design developed along with a conceptual OPCC developed. The
estimated cost is $100,000,000.
The recommended path moving forward was to implement short-term improvements
at the:
LOEB GW Facility
The new Raw Water pump station
The new Pine Street raw water line
The Pine Street SWTP
Construction of the new West Side Surface Water Treatment Plant (Phase 1:15 MGD,
Ultimate: 50 MGD)
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Veronica Quesada 6590 College St. #68 Beaumont TX
Stated that her story was aired on the news on June 18, 2020, made comments regarding
the incident that occurred at her home with the Beaumont Police Department as well as
comments made to her by Councilmember Getz, wanted to inquire as to how far the Police
Department has gotten with their investigation, she wants answers in regards to what the
officer did to her and her son, what was done to her family was wrong
Minutes —July 14, 2020
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - MADE COMMENTS REGARDING MS. QUESADA, STATED THAT IT
WAS HIS UNDERSTANDING THAT THE MATTER IS STILL UNDER
INVESTIGATION, MS. QUESADA DID REACH OUT TO HIM, HE
INVESTIGATED IT TO THE EXTENT THAT HE COULD AND BECAME
SATISFIED WITH THE RESPONSE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT,
BECAUSE THE ISSUE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION, HE HAS
TOLD MS. QUESADA THAT HE CAN'T COMMENT ANY FURTHER
AND HE'S NOT GOING TO, HER REMEDY WOULD BE TO GET HER
AN ATTORNEY IF, SHE. FEELS SHE WAS TREATED UNFAIRLY,
ALSO MADE COMMENTS REGARDING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S
STATEMENTS HE MADE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING
REGARDING ITEMS L & M ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, THAT HE
NEEDED TO RECUSE HIMSELF, DUE TO THE ITEMS BEING PUT ON
THE AGENDA BY HIS WIFE WHO'S THE TAX ASSESSOR
COLLECTOR, EXPLAINED TO THE PUBLIC WHAT THE ITEMS
WERE AND STATED WHY HE FELT IT WASN'T NECESSARY FOR
HIM TO RECUSE HIMSELF, STATED TO MR. COOPER THAT IF HE
FEELS THAT HE'S DONE SOMETHING WRONG, SUGGESTED THAT
HE REFER IT TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
MAYOR PRO TEM FELDSCHAU - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PATE - ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO DRINK MORE WATER, EVERYONE
SHOULD BE DRINKING AT LEAST EIGHT GLASSES A DAY,
DOESN'T WANT CITIZENS TO GET DEHYDRATED DUE TO THE
HIGH TEMPERATURES WE ARE EXPERIENCING, REMINDED
EVERYONE THAT TOMORROW JULY 16, 2020, IS THE LAST DAY
TO FILE INCOME TAXES, CONGRATULATED MAYOR PRO TEM
FELDSCHAU AND HIS CHURCH, THEY ARE TAKING ON A NEW
VISION, KNOWS THAT IT WILL BE EXCITING FOR ALL OF HIS
MEMBERS, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF BUD
LEONARD
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - STATED THAT WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF A NATIONAL
EMERGENCY AND THERE HAS BEEN A DECLARATION OF
DISASTER FOR THE AREA, HAS GROWING CONCERNS ABOUT A
DECISION THAT WAS MADE SEVERAL WEEKS, WITH WHAT HE'S
SEEN OVER THE PAST THREE WEEKS WITH THE GROWING
NUMBER OF POSITIVE CASES AND NOT HAVE REACHED A PEAK
AT THIS TIME, WITH SCHOOLS OPENING AND HOSPITALS
INCREASING IN THEIR OCCUPANCY DUE TO COVID PATIENTS,
HE'S NOT COMFORTABLE WITH OPENING FACILITIES AT THE
END OF THE MONTH, WOULD LIKE THE COUNCIL TO
RECONSIDER THE OPENING, HE MADE A MOTION TO BRING THIS
BACK AND WOULD LIKE A SECOND SO THAT. THIS CAN BE
Minutes — July 14, 2020
REVISITED, NOT SURE IF IT'S IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE
CITIZENS TO OPEN ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
COUNCILMEMBER MOUTON - STATED THAT SHE WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SECOND
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUELS MOTION BECAUSE SHE TO WOULD.
LIKE TO ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION, THE NUMBERS ARE
RISING, SPOKE TO THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS, SUGGESTED MAYBE HAVING A MEETING
TWICE A MONTH JUST SO THAT EVERYONE COULD BE SAFE,
WOULD RATHER BE SAFE AND CAUTIOUS THAN TO NOT BE,
ALSO STATED THAT TODAY IS ELECTION DAY, THERE'S LOCAL
AND STATE RACES THAT ARE VERY IMPORTANT, POLLS CLOSE
AT 7:00 P.M., THANKED ALL FIRST RESPONDERS AND HEALTH
CARE WORKERS, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF
MARY WELLS, LYSA HANGSTON, HADDIE DUMAS, BOBBIE
SCOTT, TREY THOMAS, CAROL JEAN COOPER, DAVID PUGH,
ALFRED .ZONES SR., ROBERT BURTON, PIERRE COMEAUX,
KELVIN MCMAHON, TERRELL VAUGHN AND MARY LEWIS,
ALSO COMMENTED ON AN EMAIL THAT WAS SENT BY A CITIZEN
REGARDING CRIME AND HOMICIDES, WANTED EVERYONE TO
KNOW THAT THE COUNCIL IS CONCERNED WITH WHAT'S GOING
ON IN THE COMMUNITY
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER - ADDRESSED THE ISSUE REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST, STATED THAT WHAT THE COUNCIL WAS FACED WITH
WAS A REQUEST FROM THE TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR
WHOM'EVERYONE KNOWS IS COUNCILMEMBER GETZ'S WIFE,
STATED THAT THE CONFLICT STATUTES ARE ALL ABOUT
TRANSPARENCY FOR ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, THE
LAW IS CLEAR, READ THE LAWS REGARDING CONFLICT OF
INTEREST, STATED THAT AS THE CITY ATTORNEY HE SEES THIS
AS A CONFLICT AND THINKS HE'S DUTY BOUND TO BRING THIS
TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ELECTED GOVERNING BODY,
STATED THAT THE . VIOLATION OF LAW IS PERSONAL TO
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ, IF HE CHOOSES NOT TO RECOGNIZE IT
THAT'S ON HIM, THE PENALTY FOR THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR
CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE
MAYOR AMES - COMMENTED ON THE OPENING OF DIFFERENT FACILITIES,
STATED SHE DIDN'T CALL FOR A VOTE BECAUSE IT WASN'T
REALLY A MOTION AND SECOND, THERE IS A POLICY THAT
STATES IF TWO COUNCILMEMBERS WANT TO BRING
SOMETHING BACK IT CAN BE DONE, INSTRUCTED THE
COUNCILMEMBERS IF THERE'S SOMETHING SPECIFIC THAT
THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN THE DECLARATION, PLEASE LET
THE CITY MANAGER KNOW SO THAT HE CAN BRING THE ITEM
BACK TO COUNCIL, ALSO COMMENTED ON COVID-19 AND THE
UPCOMING TESTING SITES WHICH WILL BE ON THE CITY, POLICE
AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FACEBOOK PAGES, AS WELL
Minutes — July 14, 2020
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Tina Broussard, City Clerk
AS THE CITY'S WEBSITE, THE NATIONAL GUARD MOBILE
TESTING TEAM HAS SEVERAL SITES THAT WILL BE COMING IN
THE NEXT FEW DAYS, THOSE SITES ARE JOHN PAUL DAVIS
COMMUNITY CENTER, JULY 19, 2020, FOREST PARK UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH, JULY 20, 2020, ALICE KEITH
COMMUNITY CENTER, JULY 21, 2020, STERLING PRUITT
CENTER, JULY 22,. 2020, ROGERS PARK COMMUNITY
CENTER, JULY 23, 2020, CENTRAL PARK, JULY 24, 2020,
THE TIME FOR ALL FACILITIES WILL BE 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.,
THEY WILL BE WALKUPS, CITIZENS DON'T HAVE TO SCHEDULE
AN APPOINTMENT, INFORMED EVERYONE THAT HAS
RECOVERED FROM COVID THAT THE BLOOD BANK IS IN NEED
OF THEIR PLASMA
Session, Council adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
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Minutes — July 14, 2020