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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/2022 MINB EAU-M-0 NT 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 OCTOBER 18; 2022 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 October 18, 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 1-6 Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Donny Flippo with Gospel Center 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 Tern Durio, Councilmembers Getz, Turner, Feldschau and Samuel..Absent: Councilmember Neild. Also, present were Kenneth Williams, City Manager; Sharae Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions None Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda Items 1-6 Amanda Yarbrough 701 Main St. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding Item C on the Consent Agenda; one-year contract with the Beaumont Children's Museum 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 October 11, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes Minutes — October 18, 2022 B. Approve a resolution accepting the 2022 Certified Tax Roll (FY 2023) - Resolution 22-259 C. Authorize a one-year contract with the Beaumont Children's Museum — Resolution 22-260 D. Approve a contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine for use in the Water Utilities Department - Resolution 22-261 F. Approve a resolution. amending and approving the Fleet Maintenance Plan for inventory of the BMT Zip - Resolution 22-263 G. Approve a resolution amending and approving the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan for employees of the BMT Zip - Resolution 22-264 H. . Authorize the City Manager to executive all related documents for the purchase of a 5' x 50' wide sidewalk easement for the Washington Boulevard._ Phase 2 Project - Resolution 22-265 I. Approve a resolution updating the authorized grant officials for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force grant - Resolution 22-266 J. Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute a multi -agency Interlocal Agreement with all participating subgrantees in the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force - Resolution 22-267 K. Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit brought. by Jeremy Brandon (Cause No. D- 206,636) - Resolution 22-268 L. Authorize the settlement of the claim of Steven Vaulner -Resolution 22-269 M. Authorize the settlement of the claim of Scott Stakes - Resolution 22-270 . Councilmember Feldschau moved to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Item E. Mayor Pro Tern Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED E. Approve a contract with Gulf Coast Electric Company, Inc. for electrical services - Resolution 22-262 Councilmember Samuel moved to approve Item E on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, AND SAMUEL Minutes — October 18, 2022 NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU MOTION. PASSED AGENDA Consider an ordinance_to abandon a portion of the alleyway located in Block 6 of the Booker Heights Addition also known as 2745 Washington Boulevard. Thomas S. Rowe of Mark W. Whiteley & Associates, Inc. is requesting the abandonment of a portion of the alleyway in the block surrounded by Washington Blvd, Fannett Rd, Euclid and Goliad Streets. For many years, the commercial structure located at 2745 Washington Blvd has encroached into the alleyway by 4.46'. Approval of this request will allow the property to come into compliance and be ready to sell. There is an existing 6" concrete sanitary sewer line located in the alleyway. Due to these utilities, retaining the alleyway as an easement would be required with the understanding that the City of Beaumontwill not be responsible for any damages to the structures or pavement if the sewer line should ever develop a cavity or damages caused by any repairs to the sewer line by the city and/or contractor. The owner would be responsible for relocating the air conditioning units so the city may complete necessary work within the alleyway. At a Planning Commission meeting held on September 19., 2022, Planning Commission approved the request to abandon a portion of an alley with the -retention of the alleyway as an easement with the following condition: 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. Approval of the ordinance with the retention of the alleyway as an easement with the following condition: 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. Councilmember . Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AN 20 FOOT ALLEY AND EXCLUDING 6" SEWER LINE EASEMENT IN BLOCK 6 OF THE BOOKER HEIGHTS ADDITION, ALSO KNOWN AS 2745 WASHINGTON. BOULEVARD, WITH THE CONDITIONS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE Minutes — October 18, 2022 MOTION PASSED Ordinance 22-063 2. Consider approving the purchase of six garbage trucks and one dump truck for use in the Solid Waste and Public Works Divisions. Six identical 2024 Western Star garbage trucks will be purchased in the total amount of $2,178,378. The new units will replace units 6304, 6305, 6306, 6308, 6309 and 6310 that have surpassed their useful life expectancy. The new trucks will be used for the collection of residential trash in the Solid Waste Department. The existing units will be disposed of in accordance with the City surplus property policies. One 2024 Western Star dump truck will be purchased in the total amount of $175,012.05. The new unit will replace unit 3314 that has surpassed the useful life expectancy. The truck will be used in the Streets and Drainage Department. The existing unit will be disposed of in accordance with the City surplus property policies. Total pricing in the amount of $2,353,390.05 was obtained from Lonestar Freightliner Group, LLC., of Waco, Texas, through the Buyboard contract. Buyboard is a cooperative purchasing association that complies with the State of Texas' procurement statutes. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Funds will come from the Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $2,178,378 and from the Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $175,012.05. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT TOTALING $2,353,390.05, TO LONESTAR FREIGHTLINER GROUP, LLC., OF WACO, TEXAS THROUGH THE BUYBOARD CONTRACT FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT PIECE. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-271 3. Consider approving the purchase of 28 vehicles for use in various City departments. Replacement vehicles are requested through the City's budget process. The Fleet Manager reviews the requests and evaluates the vehicles to be replaced. Based on this evaluation a recommendation is made to replace worn and obsolete vehicles that are no longer cost Minutes — October 18, 2022 effective to operate. The vehicles to be purchased are replacing models ranging from 2009 to 2017. The vehicles being replaced will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. The vehicles will be purchased from Silsbee Ford in the amount of $1,634,883.62. Pricing was obtained through the GoodBuy purchasing cooperative, which provides cities and political subdivisions the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. GoodBuy complies with State of Texas' procurement statutes. Warranties of 36,000 miles or three years are provided for each new vehicle. Warranty service is provided by local authorized dealerships. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of ($1,321,503.01) and from the Water Utilities Fund in the amount of ($313,380.61). Approval of the resolution. COuncilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF 28 VEHICLES FOR USE IN VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT TOTALING $1,634,883.62, TO SILSBEE FORD, OF SILSBEE, TEXAS THROUGH THE GOODBUY PURCHASING COOPERATIVE. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-272 4. Consider approving multiple contracts for mowing privately owned, developed and vacant property. Privately owned properties are in violation of the City's weed ordinance when uncultivated growth exceeds twelve (12) inches. Property owners are notified of the violation and given a .specific time frame to bring the property into compliance. If property owners fail to comply with the ordinance, the City's vendor mows the property, and the property owner is fined. Bids were. requested from seventeen (17) vendors; and four (4) responses were received. The bid specifications divide the City into three (3) sections and City staff determines what section will be awarded to a vendor according to pricing, qualifications, and ability. Contracts are recommended as follows: SECTION VENDOR EST. TOTAL AMOUNT Section I Yardboy Lawncare Service, Beaumont Tx. $183,216.58 Section II DMJ Landscaping, Port Arthur, Tx. $117,680.83 Section III SMO Unlimited, Port Arthur, Tx. $212,089.28 Minutes — October 18, 2022 SMO Unlimited was the low qualified bidder and chose to remain in Section III. DMJ Landscaping was the second -place bid, and opted to stay in Section II, leaving Section I to Yardboy Lawncare Service. Specifications allow experience and capability to be considered in addition to overall pricing and allow the _low qualified bidder to choose the section they want. The contracts are for one (1) year with an extension of two (2) additional one (1) year terms. The total bid represents an approximate four percent (4%) increase over the current contract with a total estimated annual cost of $512;986.69. Bid table 1 is for bidding purposes only. Bid table 2 shows the estimated number of cuts and costs per section, as awarded. Funds, will come from the General Fund as well as Planning and Community Development. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BIDS SUBMITTED BYYARDBOY LAWNCARE SERVICE, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $183,216.58 FOR SECTION 1; DMJ LANDSCAPING, OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $117,680.83 FOR SECTION 2, SOUTH END; SMO UNLIMITED, OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $212,089.28 FOR SECTION 3, SOUTH END; FOR A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT, WITH AN EXTENSION OF TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (I) YEAR TERMS FOR MOWING PRIVATELY -OWNED DEVELOPED AND VACANT PROPERTIES AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH EACH OF THE VENDORS. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-273 5. Consider approving the purchase of one fire truck. A 2023 Pierce -Custom Enforcer Pumper truck will be purchased from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, of Denton, Texas, in the amount of $808,958. Designated to be Engine 6, the new truck will be housed at Station 6, located at 1880 S. Major Dr., and will replace unit 7069, a 1993 KME Renegade pumper truck with 81,477 miles. It has exceeded the expected service life and will be disposed of according to the City surplus property policy. Pricing was obtained through Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume pricing. H-GAC complies with State of Texas' procurement statutes. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Delivery is expected within twenty months. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Funds will need to be budgeted in FY2024. Minutes — October 18, 2022 Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2023 PIERCE -CUSTOM ENFORCER PUMPER TRUCK FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM SIDDONS-MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP, OF DENTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $808,958.00 THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL . (H-GAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BY AND HE, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE PURCHASE A 2023 PIERCE - CUSTOM ENFORCER PUMPER TRUCK. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 22-274 6. Consider approving the purchase of three new ambulance boxes. The ambulance boxes will be purchased from Frazer; Ltd., of Houston, in the amount of $706;684. The new boxes will be'mounted on new chassis', replacing units 7170, 7171, and 7173, which have exceeded the expected service life. All units will be disposed of in accordance with the City's surplus equipment policy. Pricing was obtained through the Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC), a cooperative purchasing association providing cities and political subdivisions with the means to purchase specialized equipment at volume.pricing. HGAC complies with State of Texas procurement statutes. Manufacturer's warranty is twelve (12) months. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve Fund. Approval of the resolution. COuncilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY APPROVES THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) AMBULANCE BOXES TO BE MOUNTED TO NEW CHASSIS FOR USE BY THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) DIVISION FROM FRAZER, LTD., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $706,684.00 THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H- GAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) AMBULANCE BOXES. Mayor Pro Tern Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Minutes — October 18, 2022 Resolution 22-275 COMMENTS Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Carlton Sharp 5150 Plant Rd. Beaumont TX Asked for clarity on the city's process concerning the sale or lease of city property, not sure if the city follows the same procedure for every property, whether it's the AT&T building or any property that's available for lease, purchase or exchange, asked if the Council can be consistent with its policy on leasing, purchasing or exchange of the value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Government Code (Land owned, by the City of Beaumont), it would be appreciated, there are parties that are interested in public property in the City of Beaumont that Council isn't aware of at the moment, if the process is followed, whatever that process may be for the city, then those that may be willing to participate in the process can have that time to do so Charles Crabbe 928 East Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke to Council regarding the Battleship Texas, stated . that after hearing about the Battleship, he's concerned about the cost and if Beaumont could support the ship as well as the view from 1-10 if it's adequate due to where the ship will be located, it would be a great thing if Beaumont and the State of Texas could have the ship, stated that he's watched the city access channel, has enjoyed the interviews with the Mayor, City Attorney and the City Clerk, -has enjoyed the history of peoples lives as they evolved into their current positions, also enjoyed the Department Heads and the information they provide, enjoyed Cattail Marsh also Kenneth Earls 1265 Condon Beaumont TX Stated that there's three things that the Council needs to think about, history, Battleship Texas, and the here and now, talked about a University Research Center, stated if the level of. education isn't increased in this city between high school, middle school and elementary this city will be in trouble, stated that the battleship is good but it's not the most important thing that the city should be focused on and can the city really afford the ship with what's coming in the near future, commented on three international airports that will be.built in this state in the next five to ten years, also commented on ExxonMobil and what they are investing in, Beaumont needs to look to the future, get Lamar University to do their job on research and development, if not Council will see the end of this city Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO - STATED THAT HE -ATTENDED THE OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING ON MONDAY NIGHT, IT WAS A VERY INFORMATIVE MEETING, GAVE OUT INFORMATION ON THE.NEW WARD LINES, STATED THAT THE NEW WARD LINES DON'T HAVE TO BE VOTED UPON BY THE CITIZENS, IT'S APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THE NEW MAP WILL TAKE EFFECT IN THE MAY Minutes — October 18, 2022 2024 ELECTION, ALSO STATED THAT HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRIDGE ON :FANNETT RD., THAT TXDOTT IS WORKING ON HAD A COMPLETION OF THE END OF NOVEMBER, THE. COMPLETION HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK TO THE END OF JANUARY 2024, ALSO STATED THAT HE - ATTENDED COUNCILMEMBER TURNER'S YOUTH TALENT SHOW ON . SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022, AT THE JEFFERSON THEATRE, IT WAS A GREAT PROGRAM, ATTENDED A 100TH BIRTHDAY FOR MR. HORACE HALL, HAD THE PLEASURE OF READING A PROCLAMATION FOR HIM, ATTENDED THE NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS EVENT AT LIT, ASKED FOR CLARITY ON THE PURCHASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AND WHAT THE PROCESS IS, THINKS THE PROCESS NEEDS TO BE PUBLISHED ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITE SO CITIZENS CAN BE AWARE OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE COUNCILMEMBER GETZ - COMMENTED ON BATTLESHIP TEXAS, WANTED THE TWO CITIZENS THAT SPOKE REGARDING THE BATTLESHIP TO KNOW THAT THE CITY HASN'T ALLOCATED ANY FUNDS TOWARD THE SHIP, COMMENTED ON ALL THE EVENTS_ THAT OCCURRED OVER THE WEEKEND, THE EVENT AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, CHILDREN'S TALENT SHOW AND THE SYMPHONY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, THIS WEEKEND WILL BE THE MUSEUM MADNESS AND MOVIE NIGHT AT THE JEFFERSON THEATRE COUNCILMEMBER TURNER - CONGRATULATED THE BEAUMONT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ON THEIR EVENT OVER THE WEEKEND, ANNOUNCED TO ANY CITIZEN OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE THERE'S DISCOUNTS FOR THEM FOR WATER AND SEWER RATES, REMINDED THEM TO CONTACT THE WATER DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE THE FORM TO FILL OUT, WANTS THE SENIORS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNTS, COMMENTED ON THE GRADUATING CLASS OF LEADERSHIP BEAUMONT, THE CITY MANAGER WAS THE GUEST SPEAKER, HE DID A GREAT JOB, THANKED THE COMMUNITY FOR THEIR SUPPORT WITH THE YOUTH TALENT SHOW, THERE WAS ABOUT 998 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE, THE EVENT WAS COMPLETELY FREE TO THE COMMUNITY, FIRST PLACE RECEIVED A $1,000, SECOND PLACE RECEIVED $ 500.00, THIRD PLACE RECEIVED $250.00, EVERY. KID THAT PARTICIPATED, BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL WINNERS RECEIVED A TROPHY, THE YOUTH ARE OUR FUTURE AND WE NEED TO TAKE A LITTLE MORE TIME WITH THEM COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - ANNOUNCED THAT EARLY VOTING STARTS OCTOBER 24, 2022, THROUGH NOVEMBER 4, 2022, ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 8, 2022, ASKED THAT EVERYBODY TAKE PART IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND VOTE, CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER TURNER ON THE YOUTH TALENT SHOW, IT WAS A GREAT SHOW AND IT WAS GOOD FOR THE CITIZENS OF BEAUMONT Minutes — October 18, 2022 COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - STATED THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS THAT ARE GOING ON THIS WEEKEND, LAMAR UNIVERSITY -WILL BE HOSTING PRAIRIE VIEW A&M AT HOME, THERE'S A CEREMONY ON SATURDAY TO HONOR SOME OF THE PLAYERS THAT PLAYED AT LAMAR, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF LUKE JACKSON, HE WAS A LONG TIME EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AS WELL AS THE NBA COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - ABSENT CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS - STATED THAT ON THE AGENDA TODAY COUNCIL APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLES, WANTED COUNCIL.TO BE MINDFUL THAT DUE TO INFLATION, PRICES ARE INCREASING, THERE'S A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN PRICING MOVING FORWARD, COUNCIL WILL SEE SOME ITEMS THAT WILL BE OVER BUDGET CITY ATTORNEY REED - EXTENDED CONGRATULATIONS TO COUNCILMEMBERTURNER ON A WELL ATTENDED EVENT CITY CLERK BROUSSARD- CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER TURNER ON THE YOUTH TALENT SHOW Mayor Mouton read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of Public and Councilmember Comments. MAYOR MOUTON - CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER TURNER ON -A SUCCESSFUL YOUTH TALENT SHOW, WISHED MR. HORACE HALL A HAPPY 100T" BIRTHDAY, STATED THAT SHE ATTENDED THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY FOR THE SYMPHONY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, IT WAS A GREAT PROGRAM, ANNOUNCED THAT EARLY VOTING STARTS OCTOBER 24, 2022, THROUGH NOVEMBER4, 2022, ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 8, 2022, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO GET OUT AND EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE, GAVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MR. LUKE JACKSON, THANKED THE CHILDREN's MUSEUM FOR ALL THEY DO, THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE, THANKED EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED THE MEETING, ASKED THAT THEY GO OUT AND SPREAD THE LOVE Open session of meeting recessed at 2:23 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to the deliberation purchase, lease exchange 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 125 Magnolia, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Minutes — October 18, 2022 Consider matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code, to wit specifically: Sharae Reed, City Attorney Tina Broussard, City Clerk Craig I lvely, Chief Magistrate Rgtjin Mouton, Moor ina Broussard, City Clerk Minutes — October 18, 2022 ABSTENTION AFFIDAVIT THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEF((F IERSON § I, u FjejjS as a member of the _CL U nqD4 (CLitt Counci , Commission, or Board) malde this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: I, and/or a person or persons related to me, hayM a substantial interest in a business entity that would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision of the—tn2AUM 0 fl± (may ouncil. Commission, or Board) as those terms are defined in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, § 171.002. 1 --j The business entity is:c �1-t' QCIS-t- �DMIP- `_4P—M E onfhQ CoAse-4 AIeAJa) (Name) OC. D bell' Its DDQD (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 $2,500. A relative of mine, within the first or second degree by blood or marriage, has a substantial interest in the business entity or property that would be affected by a decision of the public body of which I am a member. Upon filing of this affidavit with the City Clerk, I affirm that I will abstain from voting on any decision involving this business entity and from any further rparticipation on this matter whatsoever. Signed this the clay of O�� D fD , 2• Sl nature o Official 0 n C em��r Title BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared and on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best o-' his/her k owledge or belief. SWORN to and subscribed before me o this thehday of 20�02 '71NA'GAIL' BRQUSSARD Notary Public i and for the Sate of Texas 4�$Notary Public;=State.'of Texas ry 9: }� ,-Commj pires 01-12-2023 Notary It ff435.1.19