HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2023 MINT E X A S
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
COUNCIL MEETING
Albert "A.J." Turner Jr., At -Large ROBIN MOUTON, MAYOR Randy l`eldschau, At -Large
Taylor Neild, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Michael Getz, Ward II
Audwin Samuel, Ward III MARCH 7, 2023 Chris Durio, Mayor Pro Tom
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 March 7, 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
Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Agenda items 1-11
Mayor Mouton called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Beth Graham with First Christian 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, Councilmembers Getz, Turner, Feldschau, Samuel and
Neild. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Durio. Also, present were Kenneth Williams, City Manager; Sharae
Reed, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Proclamations, Presentation, Recognitions
"Pioneering Women" — Proclamation read by Mayor Mouton; accepted by Georgine
Guillory, Founder
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 1-11
James Eller 3585 E. Lucas Dr. Beaumont TX
Spoke regarding Item B on the consent agenda; confirmation of board and commission
member appointments; and item #10 on the agenda; unsafe structures
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.)
Minutes — March 7, 2023
A. Approval of the February 21, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments - Resolution 23-067
Spencer Jabbia would fill the unexpired term of Taher Quraishi on the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The term would commence March 7, 2023, and expire September 30, 2023.
(Councilmember Taylor Neild)
C. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to reenter into a Cooperative Working Agreement
with the Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas, Inc. Resolution 23-068
D. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Resolution 23-069
E. Authorize the City Manager to execute a ground lease agreement with Ben Broussard for
property located at the Beaumont Municipal Airport - Resolution 23-070
F. Authorize the City Manager to authorize final payment to LD Construction and award the
remaining contract amount to Gulf Coast, a CRH Company, for the Street Preservation
Citywide Phase I Project - Resolution 23-071
G. Authorize the City Manager to authorize final payment to LD Construction and award the
remaining contract amount to Gulf Coast, a CRH Company, for the Street Rehabilitation
Citywide Phase IV Project - Resolution 23-072
H. Adopt an Electronic Signature Policy - Resolution 23-073
Councilmember Neild moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Samuel
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
AGENDA
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute the earnest money contract and all related
documents for the sale of a 0.8439-acre city -owned property located at 125 Magnolia.
On January 10, 2023, the City Council passed Resolution No. 23-020 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate the sale or lease of the property located at 125 Magnolia.
Tideland Specialty, Ltd. submitted an offer of $300,000 for the sale of 125 Magnolia and
would pay all closing costs. After reviewing the offer, it is in the best interest of the City of
Beaumont to retain the parking lot for the Lakeside Center. Tideland Specialty Ltd has
agreed to modify its offer to allow the city to retain the parking lot.
Minutes — March 7, 2023
Tideland Specialty Ltd will deposit $50,000 as earnest money to Sutton Land of Texas, LLC
with a closing date within 7-10 days. Administration is in favor of the City accepting the
Earnest Money Contract in the amount of $50,000 with a cash offer of $175,000.00.
In addition, Tideland Specialty, Ltd wants to grow downtown Beaumont and be a part of the
growth and revitalization as well and have agreed to exchange property with the City in the
next few months to allow the City to grow the area near the Event Centre and the Lakeside
Center.
Approval of resolution.
Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT WITH TIDELAND SPECIALTY, LTD.,
FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 126 MAGNOLIA STREET. Councilmember Turner
seconded the motion.
AYES; MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 23-074
2. Consider approving a contract with Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) for pavement
management and asset management solutions to be used by the Public Works Department.
The Public Works Department plans and manages the maintenance and rehabilitation of six
hundred and forty-four (644) miles of City Streets. Key functions for planning and
management are the collection and organization of accurate data, analysis Of roadway
conditions, integration of GIS, and forecasting of maintenance based on anticipated budgets.
Data collected will include pavement surface distress and structural condition information as
well as asset identification for tracking. The data will help to identify and prioritize needs,
predict future conditions, and assess costs and benefits. The City's goal is to develop an
updated Pavement Condition Index for each respective pavement asset. Also, as a part of
the services provided by IMS, they will collect data and develop a database for the City of
Beaumont's sidewalk infrastructure.
With Resolution 11-327, on November 22, 2011, the City Council awarded a contract to IMS
of Tempe, Arizona to provide pavement asset management services. With Resolution 19-
067, On March 19, 2019, City Council again awarded a contract to IMS of Tempe, Arizona to
provide pavement asset management services. The administration is asking to continue
using IMS for pavement management as a best value to the city in the estimated amount of
$184,825.00.
Funds will come from the Capital Program and Street Rehabilitation Program.
Approval of the resolution.
Minutes — March 7, 2023
Councilmember Samuel moved to APPROVE. A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE, AND HE
IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
LLC (IMS), OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $184,825.00 FOR STREET PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES. Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS; NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 23-075
3. Consider amending Ordinance NO. 22-045 to remove condition number three (3)
In August 2022, City Council approved a Specific Use Permit to allow a railroad spur for
properties located on the northeast and west side of the 600 Black of Amarillo Street and the
south side of the 2600 Block of Fannin Street subject to the following conditions:
1. Construct and eight (8) foot tall brick or masonry wall or berm along the east edge Of
the new railroad tracks adjacent to the existing residential properties
2. A ten (10) foot wide landscaped strip with trees along the west perimeter of the new
railroad track outside of the required wall or berm where existing trees cannot be
preserved
3. Contingent on approval by Planning Office, BNSF participate in the City's rail crossing
enhancement program by permitting pedestrian crossing at BNSF's rail line at
Riverfront Park
4. Add trees abutting the proposed wall adjacent to existing residential properties
BNSF Railway Company requests to move forward with their project to install rail spurs.
Amending Ordinance No. 22-045 to remove condition number three (3) is necessaryto allow
such.
Approval of the amendment of the ordinance.
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPTAN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TO
REMOVE CONDITION NUMBER THREE (3) ON A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RAILROAD SPUR IN
AN RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST AND WEST SIDES OF THE 600 BLOCK OF AMARILLO STREET AND THE, SOUTH SIDE OF THE:
2600 BLOCK OF FANNIN STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
Minutes — March 7, 2023
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-015
4. Consider approving a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a church in the LI (Light
Industrial) District located at 5750 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
Property owner, Ronnie Wallace, is requesting a Specific Use Permit to establish a church at
5750 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. This location was once used as a drinking place,
formerly known as Bar 23. Mr. Wallace recently purchased the property and intends to begin
a ministry. The building will be used for religious practices such as prayer services and
outreach projects throughout the community.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on February 20, 2023, the Planning Commission
recommended 7:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a church in the Ll
(Light Industrial) District located at 5750 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, with the following
conditions:
1. Appropriate signs and pavement markings shall be installed to update the ADA
parking space to current standards.
2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program.
Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions:
Appropriate signs and pavement markings shall be installed to update the ADA
parking space to current standards.
2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program.
Councilmember Feldschau moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHURCH IN AN LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AT 5750 S.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., PARKWAY, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMIMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-016
5. Consider approving a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a contractor office with
fabrication and outside storage in the GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple -Family) District
located at 545 Center Street.
Minutes -- March 7, 2023
Larissa Payton requests a Specific Use Permit to allow a contractor office with fabrication
and outside storage at 545 Center Street. The intent of the business is to fabricate tiny
homes and container homes on a trailer for easy delivery to clients. They will have two (2) to
three (3) homes on display on the southeast corner of the property. This building does not
have running water; as such they propose to have a portable bathroom onsite for customers
and employees. They will employ one to six (6) individuals to staff the business with
operational hours being Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They intend to emit noise of no
greater than 100 decibels due to the use of a table saw.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on February 20, 2023, the Planning Commission
recommended 7:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a contractor
office with fabrication and outside storage in the GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple -
Family) District located at 545 Center Street, with the following conditions:
1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program as well as all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
2. All business operations shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance
standards.
3. All Building Code requirements shall be adhered to due to the change in occupancy,
including water and sanitary sewer services.
4. Shall be in compliance with all applicable Fire Codes.
Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions:
1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or FOG program as well as all applicable Building and Fire Codes,
2. All business operations shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance
standards.
3. All Building Code requirements shall be adhered to due to the change in occupancy,
including water and sanitary sewer services.
4. Shall be in compliance with all applicable Fire Codes,
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CONTRACTOR OFFICE IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 545 CENTER STREET, WITH THE
CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Feldschau
seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
Minutes — March 7. 2023
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-017
6. Consider approving a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a paint and body shop in the
GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple -Family) District located at 6255 Concord Road.
Lesley Reel, on behalf of Caliber Collision, is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a
paint and body shop at 6255 Concord Road, Caliber Collision has facilities nationwide. Hours
of operation would be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This business will be an
automotive repair shop with operations such as glass and auto body repairs, painting, etc.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on February 20, 2023, the Planning Commission
recommended 7:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a paint and body
shop in the GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple -Family) District located at 6255 Concord
Road, with the following conditions:
Constructions plans must meet all requirements of Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow
and/or pre-treatment programs.
2. A net -zero increase in the runoff will be required to ensure the runoff from the
proposed conditions matches the existing conditions for the 100-year storm event
using Atlas 14 rainfall data, per Drainage District 6.
3. Construction plans shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and
screening requirements.
4. Install a five (5) foot wide sidewalk along Concord Road and Judy Lane.
Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions:
1. Constructions plans must meet all requirements of Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow
and/or pre-treatment programs.
2. A net -zero increase in the runoff will be required to ensure the runoff from the
proposed conditions matches the existing conditions for the 100-year storm event
using Atlas 14 rainfall data, per Drainage District 6.
3. Construction plans shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and
screening requirements.
4. Install a five (5) foot wide sidewalk along Concord Road and Judy Lane.
Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PAINT AND BODY SHOP IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6255 CONCORD ROAD, WITH THE
CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Samuel
seconded the motion.
Minutes — March 7, 2023
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-018
7. Consider approving a request to Rezone a portion of property from RS (Residential Single -
Family Dwelling) to RM-M (Residential Multiple Family -Medium Density) or more restrictive
district for property located at 6730 Concord Road.
Deborah Tomov of Family Services of Southeast Texas is requesting a zone change to a
0.38 portion of property located east of 6730 Concord Road, Ms. Tomov would like to rezone
the property from RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) to RM-M (Residential Multiple
Family — Medium Density). If granted, the property owner will use the 0.38 portion of land for
a driveway to access a future multi -family development.
According to our City's Comprehensive Plan the property is located within the "Parkdale Mall
Regional Center". Regional Centers "may include hospitals, branch libraries, governmental
agencies, major office complexes, regional shopping centers, and higher density residential
development." This request appears to align with our City's Comprehensive Plan of
Beaumont.
At a Joint Public Hearing held on February 20, 2023, the Planning Commission
recommended 6:01 to approve the request to rezone a property from RS (Residential Single -
Family Dwelling) District to RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Medium Density)
District for property located at 6730 Concord Road.
Approval of the ordinance.
Councllmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRCITS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,
TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT TO RMH (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6730 CONCORD ROAD, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
Councilmember Getz seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-019
Minutes — March 7, 2023
8. Consider approving a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of a church in
the RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District located at 1685 Pennsylvania
Street.
Aaron Ward, on behalf of Adrian Hopkins with Christ Mission Temple, requests a Specific
Use Permit to expand the church located at 1685 Pennsylvania Street. The site has an
existing structure being used as a church and they wish to add an activity building south of it.
The church holds weekly services on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday.
According to the City's Comprehensive Plan, this property is located within the "Conservation
and Revitalization" area. Such areas are, "built up areas where a significant portion of the
area is experiencing influences such as incompatible land uses, dilapidated structures, a
deteriorating or poor public infrastructure, and a decline in population and in the number of
housing units and businesses. Immediate actions are needed to prevent continued
deterioration and to reverse and repair those conditions."
At a Joint Public Hearing held on February 20, 2023, the Planning Commission
recommended 7:0 to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of
a church in the RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District located at 1685
Pennsylvania Street, with the following conditions:
Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or F.O.G. program.
2. Construction plans must meet all Fire and Building Codes requirements.
Approval of the ordinance, with the following conditions:
1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-
treatment, and/or F.O.G. program.
2. Construction plans must meet all Fire and Building Codes requirements.
Councilmember Samuel moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A CHURCH IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT AT 1685 PENNSYLVANIA, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, Councilmember Feldschau seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS; NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-020
Minutes — March 7, 2023
9. Consider approving a request to extend the deadline to allow a Substance Abuse Treatment
Facility at 4655 Collier Street, as approved in June of 2018.
Land Manor, Inc. is requesting an extension for the Specific Use Permit issued in June of
2018, to allow a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility on property located at 4655 Collier
Street. The City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinances, Section 28.04.001(g) Specific Use
Permits, states, "Extensions of time for good cause may be approved by the city council."
In June of 2018, City Council approved ordinance number 18-030 for a Specific Use Permit
to allow a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility with the following conditions:
Thirty-two (32) off-street parking spaces will be required including two (2) ADA
spaces, one being van accessible, ADA compliant access isle and ramps must also
be installed.
2. Structure must be brought up to Fire code per occupancy (IFCICity Ordinances).
3. Operators must provide adequate security for this facility.
4. Facility will treat only male adolescents from ages 12-17.
The applicant is requesting additional time due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,
lack of funding and staffing resources caused by a shift in priorities.
The Administration recommends approval of the ordinance with a new deadline of March 7,
2024, with the following conditions:
1. Thirty-two (32) off-street parking spaces will be required including two (2) ADA
spaces, one being van accessible, ADA compliant access isle and ramps must also
be installed.
2. Structure must be brought up to Fire code per occupancy (IFCICity Ordinances).
3. Operators must provide adequate security for this facility.
4. Facility will treat only male adolescents from ages 12-17.
Councilmember Neild moved to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN
AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER IN AN RM-H
(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 4666 COLLIER
STREET, WITH THE CONDITIONS, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Minutes — March 7, 2023
Ordinance 23-021
PUBLIC HEARING
Dangerous Structures
Public Hearing Open: 2:09 p.m.
Public comments were made by the following citizens who personally appeared and
requested additional arrangements for their property.
Karina Huerta 1625 St. Augustine Ave. Port Arthur TX
tem #2 1580 Avenue G
Mervin Douglas 4110 Congress Beaumont TX
Item #20 1370 Lavaca
James Callas 5375 Rosemary Dr. Beaumont TX
Item #22 2485 Magnolia
James Eller 3587 E. Lucas Dr. Beaumont TX
Item #10 2332 Avalon
Public Hearing Close: 3:08 p.m.
10. Consider an ordinance to declare 39 structures to be unsafe structures and orderthe 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 the 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 enrollment in the work program. Enrollment in the work program shall occur within 10 days
after the effective date of this ordinance.
These structures have been inspected by the Building Codes Department and found to be
unsafe structures as defined by the City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 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.
Sources may include General Funds and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding.
Approval of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Neild 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 # 2, 10, 20 AND 22 TO ENTER INTO A 150 DAY WORK PROGRAM ON
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THE DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LIST, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY.
Councilmember Feldschau seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMSERS GETZ, 'TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Ordinance 23-022
COMMENTS
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Charles Moore
1995 McFaddin Ave.
Beaumont TX
Stated that he lives at the corner of 4th St., and McFaddin, his neighbors are the McFaddin
Ward House, Broussard's Mortuary and a vacant lot, in October of last year an illegal tent
was setup on the vacant lot, this situation has generated a lot of calls to the city and the
police by himself and Broussard's Mortuary, the Code Enforcement Department and the
Police Department say their hands are tied, the Health Department stated they won't get
involved if it's three people or less, in November a city trash can appeared on the property
overnight, Mr. Moore assumed that the trash can was stolen like numerous grocery store
shopping carts that are on the property, on February 14, 2023, the trash can was moved to
the curb for pickup service, due to their being no utilities he called the Sanitation Department
who stated that yes it was illegal and the trash can would be picked up, one week passed
and the can was still there, he called the Sanitation Department after visiting the office and
bringing pictures of the trash can and was told that the supervisor stated that the city would
continue to service the trash can, he left his name and number and asked that the supervisor
return his call, he has never received a return phone call, has concerns about what is being
put in the trash can, he has the pleasure of watching someone urinate on his neighbors fence
as he looks out his kitchen window, on March 3, 2023, he learned that Mr. Jim Broussard
called the Sanitation Department regarding this same issue, no matterwhatwas stated to the
Sanitation Department their response was they are aware of the can, the Sanitation
Department is abetting and enabling an illegal setup, asked if he could setup a tent in his
yard and not pay his utilities
James Callas 5375 Rosemary Ln. Beaumont TX
Thanked Council and offered a blanket apology to Councilmember Samuel, stated that he's
been doing a lot of things that the city has required him to do, Inspector Boykin with Code
Enforcement came and visited lots 1 and 3 on Monday at 2:00 p.m., both lots are 100%
clear, he has moved a 14 foot cargo trailer onto lot 2 to take care of that lot, wants to do one
project at a time and would like to put houses on the three lots he has, he wants to put
people in houses and move back to Beaumont, stated to the Mayor that he hopes her
daughter is doing well
Caleb Green 2508 Laurel Ave. Beaumont TX
Minutes -- March 7, 2023
Stated that he has had some very expensive water bills dating back to last year 2022, he's
tried to get them resolved through Water Customer Service on several occasions, staff stated
to him that the department that reviewed his bill of receipt from the leak and detection repair
that he had done and had to pay for was denied, it was stated to him that it was denied
because there's no supervisor at a unspecified department, asked for some guidance or
assistance
Councilmembers/City Manager/City Attorney comments on various matters
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER NEILD - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL - STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOT GOING ON IN BEAUMONT THIS
WEEKEND, COMMENTED ON MURAL FEST AND HOW WELL IT
WAS ATTENDED, AS WELL AS L.A. PRODUCTIONS THAT PUT ON
THE CAR AND BIKE SHOW AT TYRELL PARK, IT WAS A HUGE
SUCCESS AND WELL ATTENDED, THE SYMPHONY OF
SOUTHEAST TEXAS HAD PEABO BRYSON PERFORM IT WAS A
GREAT SUCCESS, COMMENDED DEAN CONWELL AND THE CVB
STAFF FOR ALL THAT THEY DO
COUNCILMEMBER FELDSCHAU - NONE
COUNCILMEMBER TURNER - COMMENTED ON A CITIZEN THAT APPROACHED HIM AT A GAS
STATION WHO WAS UPSET DUE TO A COMPLAINT THAT THE
CITIZEN INFORMED HIM ABOUT IN 2021, THE COMPLAINT WAS
SENT TO STAFF AND STAFF ASSURED HIM THAT THE
COMPLAINT WAS TAKEN CARE OF, THE CITIZEN SHOWED HIM
PICTURES WHERE THE COMPLAINT WAS NEVER TAKEN CARE
OF, THANKED MR. WILLIAMS AND STAFF FOR TAKING CARE OF
THE ISSUE AS SOON AS HE INFORMED THEM, STATED THAT HE
NEEDS TO HOLD STAFF ACCOUNTABLE FOR DOING WHAT THEY
SAY THEY ARE GOING TO DO, ALSO COMMENTED ON MURAL
FEST, STATED THAT IT'S ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS THAT
THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES, IT SHOWS THAT THE CITY IS
MOVING IN A NEW DIRECTION, GAVE A SHOUT OUT TO STACY
LEWIS SR., ON HIS IVY LOVE BASKETBALL YOUTH LEAGUE
WHICH ENDED ON THIS WEEKEND, THANKED HIM FOR WHAT HE
DOES FOR THE KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY, STATED THAT
BEAUMONT UNITED IS GOING TO STATE FOR THE THIRD TIME,
WISHED THEM LUCK, ALSO COMMENTED ON THE FIRST
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION AND VISION FOR THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT, THANKED CITY MANAGER, KENNETH WILLIAMS
AND STAFF FOR THE PLAN TO SEE WHERE THE CITY WILL BE
HEADED IN THE FUTURE, THANKED JOHNNY COCO WHO IS AN
ARTIST AND HAS OVER 20,000 FOLLOWERS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA,
WANTED TO LET HIM KNOW THAT HE HAS GREAT RESPECT FOR
THE CULTURE AND THE COMMUNITY, THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
IS PROUD OF HIM AND ENCOURAGED HIM TO KEEP CULTIVATING
THE CULTURE
Minutes -- March 7, 2023
MAYOR PRO TEM DURIO - ABSENT
COUNCILMEM13ER GETZ - COMPLIMENTED CITY STAFF AS WELL AS MIN ❑AI FOR THEIR
ROLL IN BRINGING MURAL FEST DOWNTOWN,
CONGRATULATED THE BEAUMONT COMMUNITY PLAYERS ON
THETHEIR PRODUCTION OF SISTERACT, IT'SA PLAYTHEYARE
PUTTING ON AND HE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE PLAY, HE HAD A CAMEO ROLE AS THE POPE, IT WAS A LOT
OF FUN, STATED THAT HE COULDN'T ATTEND THE SYMPHONY
OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS ON SATURDAY NIGHT DUE TO HIS
WIFE'S ILLNESS, UNDERSTANDS THAT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE
THEY DID A GREAT JOB FINDING A REPLACEMENT ARTIST, SURE
THE MAYOR HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THAT HE
WOULDN'T STEAL HER THUNDER
CITY ATTORNEY REED - NONE
ASSIST. CITY MANAGER BOONE - CONGRATULATED MIN DAI FOR PARTNERING WITH THE CVB,
THERE WAS A LOT OF CITY SUPPORT FOR THE MURAL FEST, IT
WAS A GREAT EVENT
CITY MANAGER WILLIAMS - APOLOGIZED TO COUNCILMEMBER TURNER FOR HAVING TO
GO THROUGH WHAT HE WENT THROUGH WITH THE. CITIZEN AT
THE GAS STATION, INFORMED COUNCIL THAT WHENEVER A
CITIZEN COMES TO THE PODIUM TO SPEAK AND THEY HAVE
SOMETHING THAT THE CITY SHOULD DO, THE INFORMATION IS
GATHERED AND CITIZEN IS CONTACTED TO FOLLOW-UP, THIS IS
AN EMPLOYEE POLICY, THE ISSUES ARE BEING ADDRESSED
WITH CITIZENS THAT COME BEFORE THEM, THANKED COUNCIL
FOR THEIR PATIENCE AND TIME REGARDING THE STRATEGIC
PLAN, GO BEAUMONT UNITED
MAYOR MOUTON - THANKED MR. WILLIAMS AND STAFF FOR THE STRATEGIC
PLANNING WORKSHOP, STATED THAT SHE ATTENDED DANCING
WITH THE STARS, MURAL FEST AND THE SYMPHONY OF
SOUTH EAST TEXAS FEATURING PEABO BRYSON, STATED
THAT SHE ALSO HAS A CAMEO SPOT IN SISTER ACT AS THE
POPE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023, VERY EXCITED ABOUT
THAT, WISHED BEAUMONT UNITED GOOD LUCK ON THEIR TRIP
TO SAN ANTONIO FOR THE SEMI FINAL STATE PLAYOFF,
ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WILL BE A CHARTERED BUS, IF
ANYONE IS INTERESTED, KATE GILBERT WILL BE AT
BEAUMONT UNITED'S MAIN GYM ON TODAY (MARCH 7, 2023),
FROM 6:00 P.M., TO $:00 P.M., TO SIGN UP, THE BUS WILL BE
LEAVING FOR SAN ANTONIO ON FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2021,
LEAVING AT 1:00 P.M., THE BUS FARE IS A $100.00, THAT
DOESN'T INCLUDE THE TICKET FOR THE GAME, IF BEAUMONT
UNITED WINS ON FRIDAY THE CHARTERED BUS WILL LEAVE ON
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023, AT 2:00 P.M., AGAIN IF ANYONE
IS INTEREST PLEASE VISIT THE GYM TO SIGN UP
Minutes — March 7, 2023
The Council recessed into Executive Session at 3:33 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
The Council reconvened out of Executive Session at 4:45 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
11. Consider rejecting a proposal for the lease or purchase and redevelopment of the property
located at 555 Main Street.
The building and property located at 555 Main Street in downtown Beaumont was purchased
by the City on July 21, 2021, in the amount of $2,785,000 with the intent of developing the
Downtown Rive rfront area. Staff were requested by the Council to solicit proposals for the
lease or purchase of the building and property for redevelopment.
Nine developers were notified, and the project was advertised in various outlets. One
proposal was submitted by SELEME LLC of Plano, Texas to develop apartments, a
restaurant, bar, and fitness center.
Staff recommends rejection of the proposal based on the following reasons:
The proposed purchase price of $827,000 is less than half of the City's purchase price of
the property.
1. Proposers did not meet the main requirements of the Request for Proposal which
included providing a Level of Investment, a detailed budget, a construction budget,
and proof of financial viability and capacity.
2. Proposers financing for the project is partially contingent upon unnamed and
unsecured public grants and other City -related participation.
3. Proposers' four-year timeline to complete the project did not meet the City's required
maximum timeframe of three years.
Approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Neild moved to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO REJECT THE PROPOSAL FOR THE LEASE OR PURCHASE AND
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 MAIN STREET. Councilmember Feldschau
seconded the motion.
Minutes — March 7, 2023
AYES: MAYOR MOUTON, COUNCILMEMBERS GETZ, TURNER, FELDSCHAU, SAMUEL
AND NEILD
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 23-076
Open session of meeting recessed at 4:47 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code:
Toye Frazier v City of Beaumont Cause No. E-206919
R in Mouton, I )ayor
d
Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Minutesµ March 7, 2023