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T E X A S
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BFEE ALUMONT
COUNCIL MEETING
Albert "A_J _" Turner Jr_, At -Large ROBIN MOUTON, MAYOR Randy Feld schau, At -Large
Taylor Naild, Ward 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward 11
Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tam APRIL 26, 2022 Chris nurio, Ward IV
Tina Broussard, City Clerk Chris Boone, Interim 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 April 26, 2022, at the City
Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 'I :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 item No. 6
Mayor Pro Tem Samuel called the council meeting to order at 'I :30 p.m_
Pastor Carlton Sharp with Faith Christian Center Church gave the invocation_ Councilmember Getz
led the Pledge of Allegiance_ Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk_
Present at the meeting were Mayor Pro -Fern Samuel, Councilmembers curio, Getz, Turner,
Feldschau and Neild_ Absent: Mayor Mouton. Also, present were Chris Boone, Interim City
Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions
"Lamar University Retiring of Jerseys" — May 7, 2022 — Proclamation read by Mayor Pro
Tem Samuel; accepted by Jim Gilligan and [David Bernsen (Kevin Millar was unable to
attend)
"Golden Triangle Cancer Awareness Relay for Life may" — April 29, 2022 — Proclamation
read by Councilmember curio; accepted by Gay Lynn Jones with the American Cancer
Society, Inc_
"St_ Michael's Mediterranean Festival may" — May 7, 2022 — Proclamation read by
Councilrnember Getz; accepted by Nacole Tarabay, Chairperson of the Festival
"National Preservation Month" — May 2022 — Proclamation read by Councilmember
Turner; accepted by Tom Bell, Executive E)irector and Carol (--ray, C)irector of [Development
with Beaumont Main Street
Minutes — April 2e, 2022
"Lemonade Day" — May 1, 2022 — Proclamation read by Councilmember Feldschau;
accepted by Krista Hunter, Executive Director with Greater Beaumont Chamber of
Commerce
"Older Americans Month" — May 2022 — Proclamation read by Councilmember Neild,
accepted by Janci Kimbal, CEO with Nutrition and Services for Seniors
"National Mental Health Awareness Month" — May 7, 2022 — Proclamation read by Mayor
Pro Tern Samuel; accepted by Emily Ross, Director of Community and Culture and a
Certified Clinical Trauma Provider with New Path Therapy and Wellness and Aaron Nichols,
Spindletop MHMR Center
Mayor Pro Tern Samuel 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 Item No. 6
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.)
A. Approval of the April 12, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Approve a resolution requesting a change in investment authority for the City of
Beaumont - Resolution 22-110
C. Approve a resolution changing authorized representatives for Texas Range
Investment Program - Resolution 22-111
D. Approve a resolution changing authorized representatives for Texas Local
Government Investment Pool (TexPool), a public funds investment pool - Resolution
22-112
E. Approve a resolution changing authorized representatives for banking and granting
authority to initiate and approve electronic funds (wires) or ACH transfers of any City
funds on deposit at Wells Fargo and Allegiance Bank - Resolution 22-113
F. Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled Sierra Nicole Broussard, Individually and
As Next Friend of C.L. and C.W. and Tiffany Williams as Next Friend of K.G. and K.G.
vs. The City of Beaumont; Cause No. A-206,313 - Resolution 22-114
G. Approve contracts to supply asphaltic concrete for use by the Public Works
Department - Resolution 22-115
Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item H.
Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
Minutes — April 26, 2022
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
H. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3, to the contract
with Placo, Ltd. for the Lift Station & WWTP Repairs Tropical Storm Harvey Group 2
Lift Stations Project - Resolution 22-116
Councilmember Neild moved to approve Item H on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER, AND
NEILD
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU
MOTION PASSED
AGENDA
Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a religious organization in the GC-MD-2
(General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling-2) District located at 1610 S. Major Drive.
The Sikh Center of Southeast Texas is requesting a revised Specific Use Permit to allow a
religious organization at 1610 S Major Drive. The center will be open on Sundays from 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on religious holidays and occasionally during the week. This property
fronts on Major Drive but will share a driveway with the property to the north and rear of this
Lot, as TXDOT has restricted the driveway access for both properties to one Major Drive
access.
A six (6) foot wide landscaped buffer with shrubs will be required along the width of the Major
Drive frontage due to the parking lot adjacent to the right-of-way. One landscaped island will
be required within the parking layout, containing one (1) class A or two (2) class B trees.
Due to the residential property along the south property line, a ten (10) foot wide landscaped
buffer containing trees will be required along that property line. One (1) class A or two (2)
class B trees must be planted for every twenty-five (25) linear feet along that property line. In
addition, an eight (8) foot tall, wood or masonry fence must be located for the length of the
south property line.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 18, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0
to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a religious organization in the GC-
MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling-2) District located at 1610 S. Major
Drive with the following condition:
Landscaping required to meet City Ordinance requirements.
Approval of the ordinance with the following condition:
Landscaping required to meet City Ordinance requirements.
Minutes — April 26, 2022
Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A REGULAR PLACE OF WORSHIP IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1610 S. MAJOR
DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITION, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-024
2. Consider a request for a Revised Specific Use Permit to allow a convenience store and gas
station in the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling-2) District located at
4050 Magnolia Avenue.
Rahil Maredia is requesting a revised Specific Use Permit to allow a convenience store and
gas station at 4050 Magnolia Avenue. In October of 2021, a Specific Use permit was
approved for a 6,000 square foot building. It was expressed that a larger space would be
welcomed, so the applicant has returned with a larger building. The proposed building would
be approximately 9,000 square feet. A portion would be occupied by a convenience store
with deli and would be open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from
7:00 a.m. to midnight Friday & Saturday. The remaining structure would potentially be
occupied by a washateria, a restaurant and retail space.
As the store would front on Magnolia Avenue, the use would be compatible with surrounding
uses. The rear of the building will be located in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -
Family Dwelling-2) zoning, therefore requiring a Specific Use Permit.
The parking lot should show the edge of pavement along the eastern edge, delineating
between concrete and grassy areas, and the south edge must be at least two (2) feet from
the interior property lines of the adjoining property. A few of the parking spaces are in
awkward locations and are not needed, such as the three (3) spaces between the front
driveways, the two (2) spots in the southwest corner and the seven (7) spots in the northwest
comer.
Along the Magnolia Avenue frontage, a six (6) foot wide landscaped buffer with shrubs will be
required. Along the portion of La Salle next to the parking and fuel pumps, a six (6) foot wide
landscaped strip with trees and shrubs will be required. All landscaping will be required to
meet City Ordinances including irrigation.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 18, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended &0
to approve the request for a Revised Specific Use Permit to allow a convenience store and
gas station in the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling-2) District
located at 4050 Magnolia Avenue with the following conditions:
Minutes — April 26, 2022
1. Landscaping required to meet City Ordinance requirements.
2. Show edge of pavement at least two (2) feet from adjoining property line and remove
unnecessary parking spaces.
3. Construction Plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and
sanitary sewer improvements including, any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment and/or F.O.G. program.
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Landscaping required to meet City Ordinance requirements.
2. Show edge of pavement at least two (2) feet from adjoining property line and remove
unnecessary parking spaces.
3. Construction Plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and
sanitary sewer improvements including, any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment and/or F.O.G. program.
Councilmember Nelld moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN
AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CONVENIENCE STORE AND GAS STATION IN A GC-MD-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 4050 MAGNOLIA
AVENUE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Councilmember Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-025
3. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a brewpub in the GC -MD (General
Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District located at 6280 Phelan Boulevard.
Gabrielle Blanco is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a brewpub at 6280 Phelan Blvd.
Half of the suite would be used to produce beer and the other half would be a family friendly
restaurant. Hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m., Friday & Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Sunday from noon to 9:00 p.m.
Ms. Blanco has been operating a brewpub and restaurant in a nearby community and would
like to bring her facility to Beaumont.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 18, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0
to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a brewpub in the GC -MD (General
Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District located at 6280 Phelan Boulevard with the
following condition:
Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water
and sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's
backflow and/or pre-treatment programs.
Minutes — April 26, 2022
Approval of the ordinance with the following condition:
Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water
and sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's
backflow and/or pre-treatment programs.
COuncilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A BREWPUB IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6280 PHELAN BOULEVARD, WITH THE CONDITION,
IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-026
4. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place in the GC -MD (General
Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District located at 10425 Eastex Freeway, Suite 100.
Tammi Scott is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place at 10425 Eastex
Freeway, Suite 100.
Ms. Scott states that they plan to offer a family friendly environment; all of their classic flavors
are available in a non-alcoholic option. This location will have a drive-thru window offering to -
go daiquiris as well. Hours of operation will be Sunday from noon until 10:00 p.m., Monday -
Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Thursday — Saturday from noon until
midnight. This use is compatible with uses to the north and south of the property.
There will, however, be a 12'x 60' outdoor patio area next to the building where they plan to
host game nights, karaoke and live music. This could be problematic due to the residential
properties directly across Old Voth Road. A sound barrier must be provided to protect these
residences from loud music, etc.
In addition, the drive-thru lane will be placed between the restaurant and the patio. This
could potentially create a hazard for patrons accessing the patio by crossing the drive-thru
lane. In addition, adequate protection for the patrons in the patio from errant vehicles should
be provided.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 18, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0
to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place in the GC -MD
(General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District located at 10425 Eastex Freeway,
Suite 100 with the following conditions:
1. Provide an eight (8) foot sound barrier along the entire west side of the outdoor patio
area.
2. The layout and design of the drive-thru and patio need to provide adequate protection
to the pedestrians and patrons from errant vehicles such as columns, bollards,
Minutes — April 26, 2022
pavement markings and directional signage. Final approval subject to approval by City
Engineering.
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Provide an eight (8) foot sound barrier along the entire west side of the outdoor patio
area.
2. The layout and design of the drive-thru and patio need to provide adequate protection
to the pedestrians and patrons from errant vehicles such as columns, bollards,
pavement markings and directional signage. Final approval subject to approval by City
Engineering.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRINKING PLACE IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10425 EASTEX FREEWAY, SUITE 100, WITH
THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Durio
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-027
5. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a commercial strip center including a
laundromat, retail and office space in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family
Dwelling — 2) District located at 2855 N. Major Drive.
Aaron Ward, of Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., is requesting a Specific Use Permit to
allow a commercial strip center including a laundromat, retail, and office space at 2855 N.
Major Drive. This property was annexed in 2016 and zoned to GC-MD-2 (General
Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) in 2018. Existing development on this portion of
the west side of Major Drive was existing when the annexation took place.
Mr. Ward states that possible uses may include a laundromat, retail, and office space. The
site will include up to twelve (12) lease spaces. All utilities are available along North Major
Drive and the developer states that drainage will be provided by TXDOT (Texas Department
of Transportation).
A six -foot -wide landscaped strip and a sidewalk will be required along Major Drive.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on April 18, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0
to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a commercial strip center including
a laundromat, retail, and office space in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple -Family
Dwelling-2) District located at 2855 N. Major Drive with the following conditions:
Must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary sewer
improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow and/or pre-treatment
programs.
Minutes — April 26, 2022
2. Install landscaping to meet City of Beaumont regulations.
3. Acquire TXDOT permission for the sidewalk along Major or construct the sidewalk on
private property.
Approval of the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary sewer
improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow and/or pre-treatment
programs.
2. Install landscaping to meet City of Beaumont regulations.
3. Acquire TXDOT permission for the sidewalk along Major or construct the sidewalk on
private property.
COuncilmember Getz moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL STRIP CENTER INCLUDING A LAUNDROMAT, RETAIL,
AND OFFICE SPACE IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2855 N. MAJOR DRIVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 22-028
6. Consider authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract
with Vortex Companies for the repair of the 72" Threadneedle Outfall storm line located within
the ExxonMobil Refinery.
On January 11, 2022, by Resolution No. 22-016, City Council awarded a contract to Vortex
Companies, of Houston, in the amount of $3,652,012.63 for the repair of the 72"
Threadneedle Outfall storm line located within the ExxonMobil Refinery.
Proposed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $1,204,571.39, is required to adjust the
amount of Chemical Grouting ($828,006.39) used to fill in and stabilize the soils around the
top of the 72" storm line and to increase the length of the point repair ($376,565.00) to bring
the 72" pipe to grade. No additional days will be added to the contract for the additional
work. If approved, Change Order No. 1 will result in a new contract amount of
$4,856,584.02.
A ground penetrating radar survey of the storm line within the limits of the point repair was
performed during design. A second survey of the remainder of the line was later conducted
by the contractor which identified subsurface voids in the soils around the 72" storm line.
These voids, if not filled and stabilized, could have damaged the rehabilitated pipe in the
future.
Minutes — April 26, 2022
Surveying of the grade and condition of the pipe was performed during the design phase of
the contract however, some areas were still inaccessible until construction began. It was
then found that a fifty-three (53) foot section of pipe is draining in the wrong direction,
requiring the pipe to be excavated and set to proper grade. Failing to do so would decrease
the drainage capacity of the 72" storm line.
Funds will come from the Capital Program.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,204,571.39, IS NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF CHEMICAL GROUTING USED
TO FILL IN AND STABILIZE THE SOILS AROUND THE TOP OF THE 72" STORM LINE AND TO INCREASE
THE LENGTH OF THE POINT REPAIR TO BRING THE 72" PIPE TO GRADE, THEREBY INCREASING THE
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $4,856,584.02 AND THAT THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,204,571.39 FOR
THE ADDITIONAL WORK, THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $4,856,584.02
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE 72" THREADNEEDLE OUTFALL STORM LINE LOCATED WITHIN THE
EXXONMOBIL REFINERY. Councilmember Durio seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER AND
FELDSCHAU
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER NEILD
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 22-117
PUBLIC HEARING
Receive comments on the Public Services and Public Facilities and Improvements line
items of the Consolidated Grant Program's 2022 Annual Action Plan
Public Hearing Open: 2:55 p.m.
None
Public Hearing Close: 2 ;55 p.m.
7. Consider approving a resolution adopting the 2022 Annual Action Plan.
As mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), City
Council has conducted public hearing and work sessions in previous years prior to adopting
the City's Annual Action. Plan. Planning & Community Development staff, along with the
Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), has hosted a Public Hearing to
receive public comments on the process and activities related to the 2022 Annual Action
Plan.
Minutes —April 26, 2022
The proposed budget reflects estimated allocations of $1,405,240 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, an estimated $2,000 in Program Income and
$514,688 in HOME funding. Please note these amounts may change slightly before the final
adoption as we receive the final amounts from HUD.
Funds will come from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds.
Conduct the Public Hearing and approve the resolution.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
ADOPTS THE HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM's 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AS WELL AS THE
BUDGET OF THE 2022 ACTION PLAN IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $1,405,240.00 IN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG FUNDING, AN ESTIMATED $2,000.00 IN PROGRAM INCOME
AND $514,688.00 IN HOME FUNDING. Councilmember Neild seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS DURIO, GETZ, TURNER,
FELDSCHAU AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 22-218
COMMENTS
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Michael Finnell 3255 Cartwright Beaumont TX
Stated that he has lived in Beaumont for 48 years, he worked at ExxonMobil for 16 years, he
knows that what he's speaking about is out of the Councils jurisdiction but wanted them to
know that something was about to happen in Beaumont, stated that there was a lockout of
600 people recently and people were lead to believe that it was because of seniority and
safety reasons, that's not the truth, the lockout happened because he was attacked,
accosted and abused and when he refused to change his story everyone was kicked out of
the refinery, he made other comments regarding himself and ExxonMobil, he hopes to
revamp a law that is 58 years old and that's the Civil Rights Act of 1964, stated that this law
is preventing him and others from getting justice in this type of situation
Brian Nepveaux 3415 Laurel Beaumont TX
Stated that he had the pleasure of serving on the Community Development Advisory
Committee, glad to see that all of the money that was allocated was allocated, looking
forward to finishing out the remainder of the year with a new task and that is to take the
unallocated funds from the last two years and maybe have a worksession to see what
direction Council would like to see the CDAC Board go and the board would like to come up
with some new ideas to pass by Council
Minutes — April 26, 2022
Christopher Jones 1045 Doucette Ave. Beaumont TX
Spoke to Council regarding a matter of discriminatory practices, a threat to public safety, and
pedestrian access here in the City of Beaumont, specifically safe public access for pedestrian
walkers, bike riders, and citizens with disabilities and assistive devices, the issue of having
safe sidewalks and pedestrian crossings at all railroad crossings throughout the boundaries
of the neighboring communities of the city, citizens that choose to walk, cycle or use wheeled
and assistive devices have noticed that when attempting to cross railways, the sidewalks if
provided are not complete in its connection to the other side of the track leaving them
restricted to complete and safe public access, also Washington Boulevard was recently
reconstructed and none of the railway crossings along Washington has safe pedestrian
crossing installed, this issue is also restricting commuters from access to the services and
resources located in and around offices, after closing and discontinuing the Main Street and
Pearl Street access, many citizens have found it difficult to gain access into the downtown
area especially during peak traffic hours or after torrential downpours, tropical storms and
hurricanes, the city and TxDOT are asked to perform a study to make accessible a cross -way
that can be elevated and accessible by vehicle and pedestrian commuters, there's more
information that can be provided with personal testimony from citizens and commuters if
needed
* Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER DURIO - REMINDED CITIZENS OF THE 311 SYSTEMS, ANY TYPE OF
PROBLEM THAT CITIZENS MAY HAVE THEY CAN CALL 311 WHO
WILL GET THEM IN TOUCH WITH THE RIGHT DEPARTMENT, ALSO
STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING HIS BIKE EARLIER AND NOTICED
THAT SOME CITIZENS WHEN PUTTING OUT THEIR HEAVY TRASH,
ESPECIALLY LIMBS AND BRANCHES ARE ACTUALLY PUTTING
THOSE ITEMS IN THE DITCHES, ASKED THAT CITIZENS PUT THE
DEBRIS BETWEEN THE DITCH AND THE STREET, WHEN THE
ITEMS ARE PUT IN THE DITCH IT AFFECTS DRAINAGE
COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - ANNOUNCED THE ORIGINAL 1925 MOVIE PHANTOM OF THE
OPERA, WHICH IS A SILENT MOVIE, THAT WILL BE
ACCOMPANIED BY THE FULL SCORE OF THE ROBERT MORTAN
WONDER ORGAN, THE ORGAN MAKES EVERY SOUND KNOWN TO
MAN, THE ORGAN WAS DAMAGED DURING ONE OF THE STORMS
AND HAS SINCE BEEN RESTORED, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO
GO TO THE CITY's WEBSITE AND PURCHASE A TICKET AND TO
ATTEND, THE MOVIE WILL BE PLAYED AT THE JEFFERSON
THEATRE, STATED THAT THE CITY HAS RECEIVED TWO MORE
LETTERS FROM ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE BATTLESHIP
TEXAS COMING TO BEAUMONT, ONE IS THE BEN J. ROGERS
VISITORS CENTER AND THE BEAUMONT HERITAGE SOCIETY
COUNCILMEMBER TURNER - ASKED THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER IF THERE WAS A WAY
THAT THE CITY COULD DO A WORKSHOP TO INVITE DIFFERENT
BUSINESSES TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP TO EXPLAIN THE
PROCESS OF BIDDING AND HOW TO GO ABOUT IT AND TO DO
Minutes — April 26, 2022
THE SAME WITH THE CDBG FUNDS TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON
HOW TO APPLY FOR SOME OF THE MONEY THAT'S AVAILABLE,
ALSO COMMENTED ON THE ISSUE OF THE WATER METERS IN
THE YARDS, PARTICULARLY IN THE FRONT YARDS WHICH HAS
BEEN A HUGE CONCERN, STATED THAT IF THE METER IS
DAMAGED IT AUTOMATICALLY GOES ON THE HOMEOWNERS
BILL, SOMETIMES THE METERS THAT GET DAMAGED DUE TO
THE LAWN SERVICE OR LAWN MOWER DAMAGING THE METER,
SOME CITIZENS CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY THE COST OF THE
DAMAGED METER, WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS ISSUE COULD BE
LOOKED INTO ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - STATED THAT AT TODAY'S MEETING THERE WERE SEVEN
PROCLAMATIONS, THERE ARE A LOT OF GREAT
ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SERVING THE CITIZENS AND DOING
GOOD THINGS TO MAKE BEAUMONT BETTER, THAT'S EVERY
REASON TO BE PROUD OF OUR CITY AND TO DROWN OUT THE
NEGATIVITY, PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - NONE
CITY ATTORNEY REED - NONE
INTERIM CITY MANAGER BOONE - NONE
MAYOR MOUTON -
ABSENT
Open session of meeting recessed at 3:26 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code, to wit:
Claim of Daniel Michael, Jr.
* To discuss and/or deliberate economic development negotiations in
accordance with Section 551.087 of the Government Code to wit; specifically:
Project Deep Blue
Project Mercury
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Minutes — April 26, 2022
ABSTENTION AFFIDAVIT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
I, WLO or MQJIA , as a member of the beau (M Council, Commission, or
Board) ake this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: I, and/or a person or persons related to
me, havQ a substantial interest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision
of the 1 UtMDr-)+ (Gety Co�cH, Commission, or Board) as those terms are defined in V.T.C.A.,
Local Government Code, § 171.002.
I The business entity is: Cc)man'
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(Name)
(Add ss)
(" I," 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 �kday of , 20
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
and on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her knowledge or belief.
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ABSTENTION AFFIDAVIT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
I, �QR� J SC h U, as a member of the (_Gifu_ C� ouncil, Commission, or
Board) ma a this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: I, and/or a person or persons related to
me, have a substantial iterest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision
of the 5POA&'Y1 is7T�' (Ci#y Gaq 1, Commission, or Board) as those terms are defined in V.T.C.A.,
Local Government Code, § 171.002.
The business entity is:�
(Name)
11939 Lea�i &D Lu n, IX
(Address)
("I," 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 ,�2L4JAday of LAa , 20.
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
and on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her knowledge or belief.
SWORN to and subscribed before me on is thet kday of 20
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