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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
COUNCIL MEETING
Albert "A.J." Turner Jr., At -Large ROBIN MOUTON, MAYOR Randy FeldscF—, At -Large
Taylor Nand, Ward 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward 11
Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tem APRIL '12, 2022 Chris Uurio, Ward IV
Tina Broussard, City Clerk Chris Boone, Interim City Manager Sharaa Reed, City Attorney
The City Council cf 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 April 12, 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 1-3
Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Jon Stouffer with First United Methodist 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 Team Samuel, Councilmembers curio, Getz,
Turner, Faldschau and Neild. Also, present were Chris Boone, Interim City Manager; Sharae Reed,
City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk_
Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions
Presentation — Given by the current class of Leadership Beaumont
"Fair Housing Month" — April 2022 — Proclamation read by Mayor Mouton; accepted by
Joann Patillo; Community E)evelopment Block Grant Manager, City of Beaumont Housing
Services
Mayor Mouton read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the
conclusion of Public and Councilmember Comments_
Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 1-3
LasFFon Proctor 3522 Washington Blvd_ Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding Item 4* 1 on the agenda, the abandonment of a portion of F>elta
Street
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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 April 5, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes.
B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments - Resolution 22-104
Craig Washington would be appointed as an Alternate Electrician to the Building Board of
Appeals. The term would commence April 12, 2022, and expire April 11, 2024 (Mayor Robin
Mouton)
C. Approve a contract for plumbing services for use at various City facilities - Resolution
22-105
D. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all related documents for the purchase
of a 490 square feet Lift Station Easement with Praise Christian Center, Inc. -
Resolution 22-106
E. Authorize the repair of the No. 4 pump and motor at the Tyrrell Park lift station -
Resolution 22-107
Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Turner
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
AGENDA
Consider a request to abandon a portion of Delta Street.
Arthur Limbrick is requesting the abandonment of Delta Street, east of 11th Street. The
owner of 3575 Delta would like to develop his property. The only access to the property is
through the undeveloped Delta Street right-of-way. By abandoning the right-of-way, a
driveway can be constructed instead of a street built to city standards for one property.
The water department has responded that there are two sewer lines located in this easement
and Drainage District Six uses the right-of-way for access. Both have stated that they will
need an easement.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on October 18, 2021, the Planning Commission recommended
5:0 to approve the request to abandon a portion of Delta Street with the following conditions:
1. Retention of the right-of-way as an easement.
2. Any construction of a driveway on this easement will require permission from the City
of Beaumont Water Department and Drainage District Number 6.
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3. If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property
to be abandoned at their expense. Appraisal and Title Commitment must be submitted
to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arranged prior to the
item being placed on City Council's agenda.
All of the required items for the third condition have been submitted.
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Retention of the right-of-way as an easement.
2. Any construction of a driveway on this easement will require permission from the City
of Beaumont Water Department and Drainage District Number 6.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE VACATING
AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE DELTA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 3575 DELTA
STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember
Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-022
2. Consider authorizing the Interim City Manager to award a contract to Allco, LLC for the
Collier's Ferry Pump Station Project.
The Collier's Ferry Pump Station Project consists of constructing a new 45 MGD (million
gallons per day) pump station. It includes a tunnel between the Lawson's Pump Station and
the Collier's Ferry Pump Station wet well, a generator, electrical building, and various site
work. The site of the new pump station is above the Harvey flood level.
On March 24, 2022, four (4) bids were received for furnishing all labor, materials, and
equipment for the project. The Engineer's Estimate for the contract is $25,535,100.00. The
bid totals are indicated in the table below:
Contractor
Location
Total Bid Amount
Allco, LLC
Beaumont, TX
$25,088,259.00
BDS Constructors, LLC dba MK Constructors
Vidor, TX
$25,369,000.00
BRH-Garver Construction, LLC
Houston, TX
$29,525,160.00
Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc.
Grapevine, T
1$36,379,700.00
Based on a review of the bid and required documents received, staff agrees with Freese and
Nichols, Inc., and recommends awarding the project to the lowest bidder, Allco, LLC, in the
amount of $25,088,259.00. A total of 840 calendar days are allocated for substantial
completion of the project.
Funds will come from the Capital Program and FEMA.
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Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,088,259.00, FOR THE COLLIER'S FERRY PUMP STATION PROJECT; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 22-108
3. Consider authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order No. 6, accept
maintenance, and authorize final payment to McInnis Construction, Inc. for the Fleet
Management Parking Lot Reconstruction Project -Phase I.
On February 9, 2021, by Resolution No. 21-034, City Council awarded a contract to McInnis
Construction, Inc., of Silsbee, in the amount of $888,820.27, for the Fleet Management
Parking Lot Reconstruction Project — Phase I.
Previous Change Order Nos. 1-5, in the amount of $28,722.23.
Proposed Change Order No. 6, in the amount of ($8,494.02), is required to adjust the
estimated quantities in the contract to reflect the actual quantities used in the completion of
the project. If approved, the adjustment in quantities would result in a final contract amount
of $909,048.48.
The project has been inspected by the Engineering Division and found to be complete in
accordance with the provisions and terms set forth in the contract. Acceptance of Change
Order No. 6, maintenance, and final payment in the amount of $85,968.69 is recommended.
Funds will come from the Capital Program.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT CHANGE ORDER NO. 6, IN THE
AMOUNT OF ($8,494.02), IS REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE ESTIMATED QUANTITIES IN THE CONTRACT TO
REFLECT THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES USED IN THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, THEREBY
DECREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $909,048.48; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER No. 6, IN THE AMOUNT OF ($8,494.02),
TO ADJUST THE ESTIMATED QUANTITIES IN THE CONTRACT TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL QUANTITIES
USED IN THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, THEREBY DECREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
TO $909,048.48. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 22-109
PUBLIC HEARING
* Dangerous Structures
Public Hearing Open: 1:52 p.m.
Anthony Holman 3795 Perth Place Beaumont TX
Item #4 3930 Bowen
Walter Kyles Jr. 3675 Blossom Dr. Beaumont TX
Item #8 2898 Fannett
Arturo Perez 730 Goliad Beaumont TX
Item #12 Goliad
Natalie Zeno 3195 Delaware St. Beaumont TX
Item #13 3285 Gulf
Michael Mott 2705 Hebert St. Beaumont TX
Item #17 4240 Lou
Michal Richardson 4015 Blackwell Ln. Beaumont TX
Item #23 5555 Spencer
Shelley Stenivs P.O. Box 1149 Crystal TX
Item #25 Wren Way
Luis Cabalzoro 11280 Glenbrook Beaumont TX
Item #11 11280 Glenbrook
Public Hearing Close: 2:41 p.m.
4. Consider an ordinance to declare 25 structures to be unsafe structures and order the owners
to raze the said structures within 10 days. If the property owner fails to comply within 10
days, staff is requesting City Council authorization to demolish these structures without
further notification to the property owner or City Council action. Additionally, if the property
owner of a structure requests and is authorized by City Council to enroll in a work program,
all delinquent taxes shall be paid in full, or a payment plan shall be established prior to
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enrollment in the work program. Enrollment in the work program shall occur within 10 days
after the effective date of this ordinance.
1. 3055 S. 11th - commercial
2. 5290 Abilene — includes shed
3. 3840 Bayou
4. 3930 Bowen
5. 1720 Cottonwood
6. 3720 Ector — includes shed
7. 1235 Fairway — includes carport
8. 2898 Fannett - commercial
9. 545 Fletcher
10.11455 Forest Gin
11.11280 Glenbrook — includes shed
12.730 Goliad
13.3285 Gulf
14.2650 Harriot
15.5770 Labelle — includes 3 sheds &
auxiliary building
16.2935 Laurel
17.4240 Lou
18.1850 S. Major — includes shed
19.625 Pollard
20.5155 Seale — includes garage &
shed
21.695 Shell
22.2169 South
23.5555 Spencer — includes garage
24.2970 Victoria — includes garage
apartment
25.155 Wren Way — includes shed
These structures have been inspected by the Building Codes Division and found to be unsafe
structures as defined by the City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article
24.04 Unsafe Substandard Structures, Division 1, Sec. 14.04.001 of the 2015 International
Property Maintenance Code. Additionally, these structures have deteriorated to a condition
that they are no longer considered suitable for repair.
Funding sources may include General Funds and Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funding.
Approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FINDING
CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND ORDERING THEIR DEMOLITION AS WELL AS TO
ALLOW PROPERTY OWNERS OF ITEMS #4, 8, 11, (12 WITH THE CONDITION OF PROVIDING A
NOTARIZED LETTER FROM THE OWNER), 13, 17, 23 AND 25 TO ENTER INTO A 150 DAY WORK
PROGRAM ON THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURES LIST, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ,
TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
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NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
COMMENTS
* Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Darnell Tremble Sr. 2443 Cable Ave Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding the Maple Housing Apartments, stated the apartments are unfit
to live in, everyone that lives in those apartments are forced to sign up for the Texas Rent
Relief Program, if they don't the apartment manager will evict them, stated that it's unfair to
the tenants that are living there, the tenants are afraid to speak up and doesn't understand
what's going on, Maple Housing shouldn't be allowed to get away with what they are doing
Stephanie Cormier 4365 S. 4th St. #11 Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding Maple Housing Apartments where she's resided for four years, as the
gentleman stated before her, the tenants are all afraid to speak up because they could get
evicted, thankful that the gentleman is helping them, the apartments are unfit to live in and
they are being forced to sign up for the Texas Rent Relief Program even if they are current
on their rent, the rent has been raised ever year by at least $50.00, her rent started out at
$750.00 and she's now up to $875.00 a month for a two bedroom one bath apartment, the
apartments aren't worth what they are being charged, she has black mold that's now
spreading into her bathroom, has had cracks in the walls that she's reported and the repairs
were never done
Christopher Matthews 3875 N. Major Dr. Beaumont TX
Invited Council to attend the Loving and Reading Matters Banquet for Save our Children on
Thursday, April 14, 2022, asked questions regarding abatement agreements with the local
refineries within the city, stated that the last profit posted showed a profit of $9 billion, at the
end of this year they will be the largest refineries in the United States, asked that Council
look into these agreements and take negotiations seriously, also commented on what he
experienced when he worked at a refinery
Addie Allen 9695 Gross Beaumont TX
Commented on the Beaumont Municipal Airport, was told some time ago that emergency
planes were flying into the airport for refueling, stated that at 12:47 p.m., at night and all
through the night and day there's airplanes and helicopters flying in and out of the airport,
stated it's a little unnerving because they are citizens and pay taxes and are kept in the dark,
if there's economic progress then let the citizens know, the planes are flying low over their
houses and as citizens they should know what's going on, also commented on the young
men that came to Council from Beaumont United and received a proclamation, it would be
lovely if the young people from the schools could have a program where they could mirror the
professionals here at city hall, thanked Council for their service
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Chasity Adams 4365 S. 41h St. #137 Beaumont TX
Complained about Maple Housing Apartments, stated that she's in the process of moving but
still resides at the apartment complex, the manager has been harassing her since last year,
she's complained about the slow drainage in her bathtub since last year, still nothing has
been done, also made comments regarding the manager having the tenants sign up for the
Texas Rent Relief Program as well as charging pet fees for pets they don't own, her rent
went from $394.00 to $775.00 and now a $1,000.00, she has filed an appeal
Vernon Durden 16436 Westbury Rd. Beaumont TX
Commended Council for listening to the citizens that need to make repairs to their homes,
stated that the past few years have been trying for everyone, he's seen large businesses
close and doors shutter on companies, now citizens are trying to revitalize Beaumont,
Council heard them and has shown lots of empathy, sees a different atmosphere on this City
Council, everyone is doing a great job, commended the Mayor on her leadership, stated that
when citizens come to Council it's because they feel they are part of a process where they
can be heard and believed, Councilmembers asked great questions for clarity and the
citizens answered them, citizens have pride in the parts of the city that they live in, they are
coming to the meeting to get help from Council so that those homes and buildings can stay
up, thanked Council for listening and allowing the citizens an opportunity to be the growth of
Beaumont
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - IN REGARDS TO THE COMMENTS THAT WERE MADE EARLIER ON
BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, STATED HE DOESN'T WANT
COUNCIL TO THINK THAT THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WAS JUST OPENED, READ SOME HISTORY FOR THE COUNCIL
AND THE PUBLIC, THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WAS
ORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION
AS A WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION PROJECT
COMMONLY KNOWN AS A WPA AND ACTIVATED ON OCTOBER
1, 1937, THE ARMY AIR CORPS USED THE FIELD DURING
WORLD WAR II AS A BASE OF OPERATIONS FOR ANTI-
SUBMARINE PATROLS, COMMERCIAL SERVICE WAS PROVIDED
BY TRANS TEXAS AIRWAYS AND DELTA AIRLINES UNTIL 1946,
AT WHICH POINT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY AIRPORT WAS
OPENED, THE CITY OF BEAUMONT HAS OPERATED THE
BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS A GENERAL AVIATION
FACILITY SINCE THAT TIME, THE ORIGINAL TERMINAL WAS
REPLACED IN THE 1970'S BY A NEW TERMINAL BUILDING AND
AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, THE CITY HAS CONTINUED TO
MAKE APPROPRIATE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AIRFIELD AND
TERMINAL AREA SINCE THAT TIME, ANNOUNCED THAT ON
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022, THERE WILL BE A FLY -IN FROM
10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO COME
OUT AND ATTEND
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MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - THANKED STAFF FOR EVALUATING THE NEED ON MAGNOLIA,
AS OF TODAY THERE'S A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN, IT'S GREATLY
APPRECIATED
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - STATED THAT IN REGARD TO ITEM #4 ON THE AGENDA,
DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES IS ONE OF THE MOST UNPLEASANT
THINGS THAT THEY HAVE TO DO, THEY TAKE IT TO HEART AND
TAKE IT VERY SERIOUS, APPRECIATES EVERYONE'S PATIENCE,
THEY ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO MAKE BEAUMONT
BETTER
COUNCILMEMBER TURNER - ANNOUNCED ON APRIL 14, 2022, PASTOR KENNEDY
ANDREWS WILL BE GOING AROUND THE COMMUNITY DOING
GREAT THINGS FOR CITIZENS, IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO SIGN
UP THEY CAN GO TO HARVEST FOR LOST SOULS, ALSO ON
APRIL 16, 2022, HARVEST FOR LOST SOULS WILL BE DOING A
COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY, IF YOU HAVE KIDS BRING THEM
OUT, THANKED COUNCILMEMBER DURIO FOR HELPING THE
CITIZENS THAT SPOKE REGARDING THE MAPLE HOUSING
APARTMENTS, CONGRATULATED THE 100 BLACK MEN AND
THE 100 BLACK WOMEN ON THE GREAT PROGRAM THEY HAD,
APPRECIATES ALL THEY DO IN THE COMMUNITY AND IF THERE'S
ANYTHING COUNCIL CAN DO TO HELP, PLEASE LET COUNCIL
KNOW
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - CONGRATULATED EVERYBODY THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE
74T" NECHES RIVER FESTIVAL, IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS A
GREAT PROJECT, UNFORTUNATELY BECAUSE OF HIS WIFE'S
ILLNESS THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO PARTICIPATE, HIS WIFE'S
FAMILY HAS A PROUD TRADITION OF BEING A PART OF THE
NECHES RIVER FESTIVAL, AS FAR AS HIS WIFE'S ILLNESS IS
CONCERNED SHE'S MAKING A SLOW AND STEADY RECOVERY,
SHE HAS A LONG ROAD TO GO, SHE WANTED HIM TO CONVEY
TO THE PUBLIC HER HEARTFELT GRATITUDE AND THANKS FOR
ALL THE PRAYERS AND WELL WISHES THAT SHE'S RECEIVED,
HE THANKED EVERYONE AS WELL
COUNCILMEMBER DURIO - THANKED THE TENANTS OF THE MAPLE HOUSING APARTMENT
FOR COMING OUT, ASKED THEM TO MAKE COPIES OF ALL THE
INFORMATION THEY HAVE AND GIVE TO STAFF ON THE SECOND
FLOOR, THEY CAN CONTACT HIM IF THEY NEED HIM AS THEY
ALL HAVE HIS CELL NUMBER, ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD A
GREAT TIME THIS SATURDAY AT THE 100 BLACK MEN GOLF
TOURNAMENT
CITY ATTORNEY REED - STATED THAT THE NUMBERS WERE CORRECT IN THE
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ITEM #3
INTERIM CITY MANAGER BOONE - NONE
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MAYOR MOUTON - GAVE CONDOLENCES TO REVEREND WASHINGTON WHO WAS
IN THE AUDIENCE ON THE LOSS OF HIS WIFE, STATED THAT
COOPERSTOWN BASEBALL HALL OF FAME WILL RETIRE
RACHEL BALKOVEC'S #22 JERSEY, RACHEL BALKOVEC IS
THE FIRST FEMALE MANAGER OF A MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
TEAM THE TAMPA TARPONS, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022,
KETANJI BROWN JACKSON WAS SWORN IN AS THE FIRST
AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE, ON
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022, RABBI CHAVA KOSTER WAS
INSTALLED AS THE NEW RABBI AT TEMPLE EMANUEL, THE
74T" NECHES RIVER FESTIVAL HAD A WEEKLONG EVENT,
THERE WAS ANOTHER HISTORY MAKING MOMENT FOR
BEAUMONT, THEY CROWNED THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN
QUEEN, CONGRATULATED QUEEN CHRISTIANNA MCAFEE AND
HER ENTIRE ROYAL COURT, ALSO CONGRATULATED CITIZENS
OF THE YEAR REBECCA STEADMAN AND FLING NECHES MARK
FERTITTA, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022, ST. ANTHONY'S
BASILICA WILL HAVE A BLESSING OF THE OIL AT 6:30 P.M., IN
RECOGNITION OF HOLY WEEK, ENCOURAGED CITIZEN TO DROP
BY THE BASILICA, WISHED EVERYONE A HAPPY EASTER AND
TO SPREAD THE LOVE
Open session of meeting recessed at 3:13 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Government Code, to wit;
specifically:
Land owned by the City of Beaumont at 701-555 Main, Beaumont,
Jefferson County,Texas
* Con sidermatters related to contemplated or pen ding litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
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