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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/2023 MIN BEAUMONT TEXAS 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 FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Chris Durio, Mayor Pro Tem 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 February 21, 2023, 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 - Presentation on Results of the Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Sale Presentation on the awarding and installation of a Turf Field at Sprott Park • Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda items 1-7 Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Father 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 Tem 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 "Recognition" — Black History Month — Recognizing Councilmember Audwin Samuel as the longest serving City Councilmember; accepting Councilmember Audwin Samuel 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 1-7 Claude Guidroz 3365 Briar Ct. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding item #5 on the agenda; recommendations for the Parks Capital Improvement Plan, set forth in Fiscal Year 2023 Minutes—February 21,2023 Kenny Bough 9 Greenway Plaza Beaumont TX Spoke regarding item #6 on the agenda; Abiding Grace, a proposed Housing Tax Credit project located on the northeast quadrant of Cardinal Drive and Fannett Road Danielle Sutton 5140 Rosemary Dr. Beaumont TX Spoke regarding item #5 on the agenda; recommendations for the Parks Capital Improvement Plan, set forth in Fiscal Year 2023 Adam Horton 3556 S. Culpepper Circle Suite 4 Beaumont TX Spoke regarding item #7 on the agenda; Trinity Crossing, a proposed Housing Tax Credit project located at 1125 North 11th Street 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 February 14, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments - Resolution 23-059 Eddie Senigaur would fill the unexpired term of Sandy Pate on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The term would commence February 21, 2023. (Mayor Robin Mouton) C. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters West Government Services for database services - Resolution 23-060 D. Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled Piedad Hidalgo Johns and Juan Dimas v. City of Beaumont - Resolution 23-061 Councilmember Feldschau moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED AGENDA 1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Film Friendly Certified Community program. Film Friendly Texas certified communities receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission regarding media industry standards, best practices and how to effectively accommodate media production in their communities. The Film Friendly Texas Minutes—February 21,2023 program serves as an invaluable resource that helps position Beaumont as a premier destination for media production. The Film Friendly Texas program establishes an elevated platform for building relationships with community liaisons across the state who are eager to work with media industry professionals and can hit the ground running when contacted about filming in their area. The application will include (1)Attending a Film Friendly Texas training workshop (2) Passing administratively enforceable filming guidelines (3) Submitted photos of filming locations in Beaumont. Approval of Resolution. Councilmember Turner moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR THE FILM FRIENDLY CERTIFIED COMMUNITY PROGRAM. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 23-062 2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Preferred Facilities Group— USA to replace the hot and chill water pipes located between the Beaumont Public Library and the Police Department. Pricing was obtained from two contractors, one utilizing TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) procurement process and the low bid contractor utilizing Buy Board Texas Contract. TIPS and Buy Board Texas Contract provide municipalities with the means to purchase construction services at competitive prices contracted under the procurement statues of the State of Texas. The proposed scope of work shall consist of the installation of two hot water supply and return lines and two chill water supply and return lines between the Beaumont Police Department and the Beaumont Public Library. The lowest qualified bid was received from Preferred Facilities Group— USA with a bid total in the amount of$772,356.65. Funds were budgeted in the FY23 Budget in the amount of$650,000.00 therefore leaving a shortfall of$122,356.65. Funds are available in the Capital Reserve. The hot and chill water lines originate at the Police Department and supply hot and chill water to the Beaumont Public Library and chill water to the Julie Rogers Theatre as well as supplying the same to the Police Department facility. The hot water supply lines have failed between the Police Department and the Public Library therefore causing the need for this project. Recently the chill water line developed a leak near the Police Department facility. Staff contracted with the Labiche Architectural Group to prepare drawings and specifications for the repair project with the intent to bore the new lines across College Street. The project was placed on the city bid list and only one contractor responded to the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Additional information was requested by the contractor and at that point staff recommended cancelling the bid process and adding additional information and placing the Minutes—February 21,2023 project on the city bid list for the second time. The second bid process resulted in the receipt of two bids that resulted in a very low bid and much higher than expected bid. Since the project was unbudgeted at the time, staff recommended the bids be rejected due to the huge difference in the bid amounts. Facilities Maintenance staff regrouped and determined that the best method to cross College Street was too open cut the trench for the new lines. Staff prepared the open cut method drawings and combined them with the Architect and Engineers documents and solicited bids from the two above-mentioned contractors. Due to the immediate critical need to replace the hot and chill water lines, staff is recommending approval for the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Preferred Facilities Group — USA. Funds will come from the Capital Reserve. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Feldschau moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PREFERRED FACILITIES GROUP-USA, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS UTILIZING THE BUY BOARD PROCUREMENT PROCESS IN THE AMOUNT OF $772,356.65 TO REPLACE THE HOT AND CHILL WATER PIPES LOCATED BETWEEN THE BEAUMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FUNDS THAT WERE BUDGETED IN THE FY23 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $650,000.00 THEREFORE LEAVING A SHORTFALL OF $122,356.65, WHICH IS AVAILABLE IN THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND. Mayor Pro Tern Durio seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE • MOTION PASSED Resolution 23-063 3. Consider amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances that would change the speed limit on Sarah Street. It has been observed that the west end of Sarah Street, from Fannett Road to Fatima Street, has a posted speed limit of 35 mph, whereas the remainder of the street is 30 mph.A speed reduction for this approximately 0.5-mile section is recommended to provide consistency and avoid driver confusion. Staff proposes for the speed zone boundaries and speed limit for Sarah Street under the schedule Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 be amended to read as follows: Speed In Miles Per Street Limits of Zone Direction of Hour Travel Max. Min. Minutes—February 21,2023 Sarah From the centerline of Fannett Road to East and 30 Street the centerline of Bob Street. West Approval for amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 of the Code of Ordinances. Mayor Pro Tem Durio moved to ADOPT ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 20.03, SECTION 20.03.003 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS BY CHANGING AND AMENDING SPEED LIMITS AND SPEED ZONE BOUNDARIES TO THE SCHEDULE FOR SARAH STREET;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 23-064 4. Consider approving the City's Legislative Priorities for 2023-2024. With the 88th Texas Legislature now underway, The City of Beaumont Legislative Priorities 2023-2024, outlines issues that the City believes to be priorities as discussed during the Work Session held February 14, 2023. This document provides a brief summary of important issues and concerns that can be readily shared with legislators, their staff, the City's legislative advisors and all those involved in the legislative process this session. The goal being to further the enhancement and protection of the City's interests, impacted by legislation. Approval of resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2023-2024. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. Councilmember Getz moved to accept the Legislative Priorities for 2023-2024 as amended and THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2023-2024. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER AND FELDSCHAU NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL MOTION PASSED Resolution 23-065 Minutes—February 21,2023 5. Consider approving the recommendations for the Parks Capital Improvement Plan, set forth in Fiscal Year 2023. The City Council approved $1.46M in the Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2023, to be utilized to make upgrades to the Parks System. Through recommendations gathered from the Parks& Recreation Committee meeting, members of City Council and staff, the Administration recommends that the following improvements be made: • Central Park— Replace Imagination Station playground • Charlton-Pollard Park— Replace playground structures • Combest Park— Playground installation • Henry Homberg Golf Course Drainage study • Sprott Park— Build shelter • Magnolia Park— Resurface tennis courts to basketball courts • Turf Tank Striping System • Babe Zaharias Park— Playground installation • Athletic Complex— Replace nine (9) scoreboards • Rogers Park Dog Park • General Maintenance The balance of the funding would be budgeted for contingency. This list substantially reflects the original list recommended by the Administration in November of 2022 as well as eight of the top ten projects recommended by the Parks & Recreation Committee at their January 12, 2023, meeting. It should be noted that two projects recommended by the Parks & Recreation Committee, the completion of the Tyrrell Park Equestrian Trails and Magnolia Park pool maintenance and equipment,were not part of the Administration's recommendation as the cost of the Magnolia Park pool maintenance and equipment is unknown at this time (a firm estimate is expected within the next 30-45 days) and the cost of completing the Tyrrell horse trails would result in several recommended projects being unfunded (ex. Sprott Park shelter, Magnolia Park basketball courts, Rogers Park dog park, Babe Zaharias playground). Funds will come from the Capital Program and donations. Approval of resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED $1.46 MILLION DOLLARS IN THE CAPITAL PLAN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO BE UTILIZED TO MAKE UPGRADES TO THE PARKS SYSTEM AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 23-066 Minutes—February 21,2023 6. Consider supporting Abiding Grace, a proposed Housing Tax Credit (HTC) project located northeast quadrant of Cardinal Drive and Fannett Road, acknowledging that the proposed project is located in a census tract having more than twenty (20) percent Housing Tax Credit units per total households, acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits and offering expressed support for the project and a commitment of funding in the form of a fee waiver not to exceed $500. Beaumont AG, LP, a subsidiary of ITEX of Houston, is proposing to apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for funding to develop Abiding Grace, a proposed seventy to ninety-two (70-92) unit Senior housing development, located the northeast quadrant of Cardinal Drive and Fannett Road. Currently, Beaumont,has more than twice the state average of housing units supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds per capita. As such, additional subsidized units cannot be considered for this development by TDHCA unless the City acknowledges that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of subsidized housing units per capita and offers support for the project. In addition, for the project to be considered, the City would also need to acknowledge that the project is located in a census tract that has more than twenty (20) percent Housing Tax Credit units per total household. In addition, applications that receive a Commitment of Development Funding in the amount of at least $500 in the form of a fee waiver will receive additional consideration by TDHCA. Approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Durio moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS(A) EVIDENCING SUPPORT FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TO BE BUILT IN BEAUMONT;(B)AUTHORIZING A POSSIBLE AWARD OF HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT;AND(C)AUTHORIZING SUCH OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THIS RESOLUTION. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR MOUTON,MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO,COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ,TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 23-067 7. Consider supporting Trinity Crossing, a proposed Housing Tax Credit (HTC) project located at 1125 North 11th Street, acknowledging that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Tax Credits, and offering expressed support for the project and a commitment of funding in the form of a fee waiver not to exceed $500. Trinity Housing Development of Austin, TX, is proposing to apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)for funding to develop Trinity Crossing, a proposed seventy-two (72) unit Senior housing development, located at 1125 North 11th Street in Beaumont. Minutes—February 21,2023 Currently, Beaumont has more than twice the state average of housing units supported by Tax Credits or private activity bonds per capita. As such, additional subsidized units cannot be considered for this development by TDHCA unless the City acknowledges that Beaumont has more than twice the state average of subsidized housing units per capita and offers support for the project. In addition, applications that receive a Commitment of Development Funding in the amount of at least $500 in the form of a fee waiver will receive additional consideration by TDHCA. Approval of the resolution. Councilmember Getz moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS (A) EVIDENCING SUPPORT FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TO BE BUILT IN BEAUMONT;(B)AUTHORIZING A POSSIBLE AWARD OF HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT;AND(C)AUTHORIZING SUCH OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THIS RESOLUTION. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBER GETZ NAYS: MAYOR MOUTON, MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO, COUNCILMEMBERS TURNER, FELDSCHAU AND SAMUEL MOTION FAILED WORK SESSION (Work Sessions can, be reviewed on the City's Web Site) • Review and discuss Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Balance and Operations • Review and discuss the placement of a mural on the Main Street-side of the Julie Rogers Theatre as well as the wall of the Lakeside Center that overlooks Beautiful Mountain Skatepark COMMENTS • Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Jeanelle Davis 2650 Lou Menk Dr. Fort Worth TX Stated that she's the Executive Public Affairs Director for BNSF Railway, asked for Council's consideration of an important issue facing BNSF Railway, stated that BNSF will be constructing a new railroad connection track in South Central Beaumont near Fannin St., stated that this track will allow for BNSF to move freight more efficiently in compliance with their common carrier obligations, planning for this project has been underway since 2019,the company has invested a considerable amount of resources to realize this project, they have taken several steps for the successful execution of the project, there remains one outstanding item that they need to work with the city on and that's the vacating of city property near the project location, while they understand the Council will approve their request to vacate the property with the condition that BNSF provide pedestrian access across BNSF's railroad tracks to the Riverfront, stated that's it's BNSF's understanding that Riverfront will be developed in the upcoming years for recreation use, BNSF is asking that Council remove pedestrian access to the Riverfront as a condition of their vacating request, looks forward to working with Council and staff Minutes—February 21,2023 Chante Tebo 5985 Navajo Trail Beaumont TX Stated that her and her husband have several 360photo booth machines that they rent for parties, stated that on Saturday night she received a phone call from one of their employees who stated that they couldn't continue to be in the facility due to the smell of marijuana, Ms. Tebo stated to her employee that she thought they were at Rogers Park, the employee stated that they were, her and husband went to the facility and when they walked in the front door the marijuana smell hit them in the face, the event was a sweet sixteen birthday party, there were adults at the facility as well as a city worker that was present, the worker sat in the hallway near the restrooms, stated that she had a conversation with the mom regarding the drugs, Ms. Tebo stated was at a loss for words as to what she saw and smelled, felt she needed to bring this to the city's attention James Eller 3587 East Lucas Dr. Beaumont TX Stated that he's coming to Council to file a grievance on the departments of this administration, at a previous hearing his property was brought into question that it was a public nuisance, at that meeting he brought up two different properties that were owned by the same individual, one was commercial and the other residential, stated that the City Attorney made a comment that the owners of the properties are protected by the Supreme Court ruling against any actions brought forth by the city departments, stated that his properties should be protected under the Supreme Court ruling as well, stated that as an artist himself his freedom of expression has been hindered by the constant onslaughts of the City of Beaumont Departments, while the other artist has been given immunity from prosecution and from any complaints filed by citizens, the only difference he feels is based on race because both of their properties share some of the same creative expressions through art and artistic creativity that can't be placed in the same box as another, however he is the only property owner that is having to argue a defense, the Council has failed to protect his freedom under the pressure of alliance with specific groups in this community, stated that they don't have to agree with or like him but they do have to protect the rights afforded to him by the Supreme Court, he will no longer be attacked or forced to comply with the wants of this felon to radical government, he's calling for the equal protection of all citizens when he ask Council to protect the future voters and tax payers of this city from the assaults of bad Beaumont Police Department officers, that's when the onslaught from the city departments began, stated that city has great officers that have to work beside bad officers that abuse our citizens, asked that Council help protect the great officers and the citizens of Beaumont by voting to release body worn camera videos to the public through the Open Records Act, he's calling for the Council to step up and protect the citizens equally from the tyrannical administration, stated to Council that they need to vote on this immediately, they have three days to comply, by February 24, 2023, he's asking Council to step down if they don't vote for this, stated that Council needs to go if they don't continue to protect citizens, he will not stop calling for the protection of the citizens against this administration and the Police Department regardless of what is brought against him, Council can't continue to pick and choose Supreme Court rulings and which ones they apply to citizens and that's why he's running for Mayor Addie Allen 9695 Gross Beaumont TX Stated that she needed several questions answered, one is the open ended amount that the city's Legislative Consultant has, she saw in the packet a $100,000.00 and some other areas that will be payment, wanted to know if whatever the cost is will the city pay this, knows that Minutes—February 21,2023 other awards have certain money amounts, stated that the Honorable Chris Manuel and Speaker of the House Dade Phelan are at the State level, she's trying to figure out what's the justification to pay a consultant to get information that the city can get off the internet or get from the two key individuals that citizens voted in to represent this area, the other item was fluoride, this was discussed at the last meeting and it was suggested that fluoride be put on the ballot, it was taken off or it never went on the ballot, not sure, stated that she never heard anyone say anything about Council representing the citizens and to put it on the ballot as an initiative in the May election, it seems like a big deal, before Council goes and spends a lot of money why doesn't Council know something from the citizens and how they feel, stated that she heard Council vote for this Legislative Golden Triangle Days, she surmised that Council only changed the Battle Ship Texas from the#3 position to the#11 position, it's still on the list and the wording is still there, she doesn't get it, also commented on the water, she's discussed this a long time ago, stated that there was an 8% increase she thinks, the city went to the highest level, the city had a contingency fund for the water and now the city wants to have an 8% increase in water and charge citizens to pay their bill, she's a senior citizen and she has a checking account some citizens don't, she can walk but some citizens can't and they would have to come to city hall to pay their bill, so now it seems that the city is imposing from October to March with another increase, thanked Council for their service and their listening ear, asked that God bless each of them Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO - CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL ON THE PROCLAMATION THAT HE RECEIVED,HAS BEEN A BIG HELP TO HIM, THANKED HIM FOR HIS SERVICE, THANKED THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR THE STRIPING OF SARAH ST., ENJOYED MARDI GRAS, STAFF DID A GREAT JOB, THANKED CFO TODD SIMONEAUX AND WATER DIRECTOR MIKE HARRIS FOR THEIR PRESENTATION AS WELL AS MILES HAYNES FOR HIS PRESENTATION COUNCILMEMBER GETZ- THANKED COUNCILMEMBER TURNER FOR ALL OF HIS HARD WORK AS THE LIAISON WITH THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, THANKED THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE FOR APPROVING THE DOG PARK AT ROGERS PARK, THEIR WAS A TOTAL OF 2,820 PEOPLE THAT SIGNED THE PETITION ASKING FOR THE DOG PARK, MADE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING THE DOG PARK AS WELL AS AN EMAIL FROM HOLLIE PETERSON COUNCILMEMBER TURNER- ASKED A QUESTION REGARDING THE EVENT CENTRE, WANTED TO KNOW IF THE CITIZENS OF BEAUMONT ARE PAYING THE SAME AMOUNT AS OUTSIDERS, CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL ON THE PROCLAMATION THAT WAS PRESENTED TO HIM EARLIER, THANKED THE MAYOR FOR PRESENTING COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL WITH THE PROCLAMATION,ALSO THANKED COUNCILMEMBER GETZ FOR THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT ON HIS ROLE WITH THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF COME UP WITH AN Minutes—February 21,2023 AGGRESSIVE PLAN AND TO BE PROACTIVE TO GET IN FRONT OF THE RAINWATER INFILTRATING THE SEWER SYSTEM, IT'S HIS UNDERSTANDING THAT TYRRELL PARK IS WHERE EVERYTHING FLOWS AND IT'S NOT FULL TO CAPACITY,THE REALITY IS THAT THERE IS SO MUCH INFILTRATION THAT WHEN STORM WATER GETS INTO THE SYSTEM IT'S BACKING UP INTO CITIZENS • HOMES,WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE AN AGGRESSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS THAT AND IS MORE THAN CONFIDENT THAT STAFF CAN ADDRESS THE ISSUE, ANNOUNCED THE TASTE OF THE TRIANGLE ON TODAY (FEBRUARY 21, 2023), ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND,THANKED EVERYONE FOR ATTENDING THE MEETING COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL ON HIS RECOGNITION, UNDERSTANDS THAT MARDI GRAS WAS A SUCCESS, HE WAS OUT OF TOWN ON VACATION WITH HIS FAMILY WHICH WAS SCHEDULED MONTHS AGO,SORRY THAT HE MISSED IT COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- STATED THAT HE'S HUMBLED FOR THE RECOGNITION,THIS JOB ISN'T A RECOGNITION IT'S DESERVED AND HE ENJOYS IT, THANKFUL FOR THE RECOGNITION COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - ABSENT CITY ATTORNEY REED - STATED THAT THIS PAST SUNDAY SHE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO FELLOWSHIP WITH PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH,THANKED THE CHURCH FOR HONORING HERSELF MAYOR MOUTON AND CITY MANAGER KENNETH WILLIAMS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS - CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL ON THE PROCLAMATION, ALSO COMPLIMENTED THE MAYOR FOR WORKING ON THE TURF PROJECT, STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED HIS FIRST MARDI GRAS AND IT WAS REALLY A PLEASURE INTERACTING WITH THE CITIZENS, HE NOW KNOWS HOW TO TOSS A CHICKEN, COMMENTED ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN, STATED THAT COUNCIL WILL BE CONTACTED AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE SETUP, MARCH 6TH AND 7TH WILL BE STRATEGIC PLANNING WORK SESSIONS, EVERYONE WILL BE INVOLVED, ALSO RECEIVED. NEWS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN,THE CHAMBER IS RECEIVING RFP'S AND WILL BE COMING TO COUNCIL SOON TO GIVE AN UPDATE ON WHAT IT TAKES TO FINANCE THE PLAN,STATED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE HAS DONE A GREAT JOB GETTING THE DRIVING POLICY COMPLETED AND IN THE HANDS OF STAFF, STAFF FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WILL BE GOING OUT TO EDUCATE THE DEPARTMENTS ASSISTANT CM BOONE - NONE Minutes—February 21,2023 PUBLIC WORKS BARTKOWIAK- CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL ON THE PROCLAMATION HE RECEIVED, LOOKS FORWARD TO CONTINUING TO WORK WITH HIM CFO SIMONEAUX- CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL ON THE PROCLAMATION HE RECEIVED, HE HAS A SERVANTS HEART AND DEEP ADMIRATION FOR HIS DECADES OF SERVICE CITY CLERK BROUSSARD- CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL, STATED SHE SHED TEARS WITH HIM AS WELL MAYOR MOUTON - CONGRATULATED COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL, IT'S WELL DESERVED FOR THE NUMBER OF YEARS THAT HE'S SERVED, THERE WILL NOT BE A MEETING ON NEXT TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 28, 2023, EVERYONE WILL BE IN AUSTIN, TX, FOR GOLDEN TRIANGLE DAYS,ANNOUNCED THE TASTE OF THE TRIANGLE ON TODAY(FEBRUARY 21,2023),AT 5:30 P.M.,ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND, COMMENTED ON THE LARGE AMOUNT OF SAVINGS THAT THE CITY IS LOOKING FORWARD TO,STATED THAT AT THE PODIUM DURING PUBLIC COMMENTS THERE WAS A COMMENT REGARDING THE CONVENIENCE CHARGES FOR PAYING A WATER BILL, STATED THAT IF A PERSON SLIPS UP AND FORGETS ABOUT PAYING A BILL THERE IS A $20.00 PHONE CHARGE,TODAY THERE WAS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONVENIENCE PAYMENT, THAT PAYMENT IS ONLY IF YOU'RE PAYING WITH A DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD, STATED THAT FOR YEARS THE CITY HAS PAID THIS FEE FOR THE CITIZEN, THERE'S NOT A PLACE WHERE A CITIZEN MAKES A PHONE CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENT AND ISN'T CHARGED A CONVENIENCE FEE, THE CITY IS COMING UP TO PAR WITH EVERYONE ELSE, THERE WAS ALSO A COMMENT THAT WAS MADE REGARDING THE FLUORIDE AND PUTTING IT ON THE BALLOT, STATED THAT SHE BELIEVES THAT.WE USE THE INFORMATION FROM EXPERTS THAT CAME AND SPOKE ABOUT REASONS WHY FLUORIDE SHOULD REMAIN IN THE WATER, TO LEAVE THE DECISION TO THE PUBLIC WHICH ISN'T EDUCATED IN THAT AREA TO MAKE THAT DECISION FOR EVERY CITIZEN IS PART OF THE REASON THAT THE VOTE WENT THE WAY IT DID ON LAST WEEK,SHOULD THE FLUORIDE STAY OR BE REMOVED, COMMENTED ON PARADISE CHURCH HAD AN AMAZING YOUTH BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM HONORING, HERSELF, THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY, ANNOUNCED THAT MARCH 4,2023,IS THE WEST END LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL OPENING DAY, ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE LITTLE LEAGUE, THANKED EVERYONE FOR COMING, GO OUT AND SPREAD THE LOVE Open session of meeting recessed at 6:06 p.m. Minutes—February 21,2023 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 701-555 Main, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Specifically, a portion of the north end of Amarillo Steet, the neighboring alleyway in Block 32, Cartwright Terrace and an adjoining portion of Forsythe Street, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Ex!6 Ro Mouton, M or PA �� , _ _ I 1 �1 �enur Opr r[ n5 Ma lam/\J lwlYl\ ,� Tina Broussard, City Clerk k Minutes—February 21,2023