Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognitions
Proclamations, Presentations and Recognitions -Receive an update from the Public Health Director related to COVID- 19
(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 September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments The following citizens would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Robin Troy Councilmember Randy Feldschau Walt Wendler Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dora Nisby Councilmember Randy Feldschau Brian Nepveux Councilmember Mike Getz Biquita Hernandez -Smith Councilmember Mike Getz Connie Berry Councilmember Mike Getz Darius Linton Councilmember Chris Durio James Broussard Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Bobby Beaver Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dayna Simmons Councilmember Randy Feldschau Marc McDonald Councilmember Taylor Neild Roy West Councilmember Taylor Neild Shelly Vitanza Councilmember Mike Getz Stephen " Doc" Watson Councilmember Mike Getz Glenda Segura Councilmember Chris Durio Ladonna Sherwood Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Hester Bell Councilmember Randy Feldschau John Berube Councilmember Taylor Neild Janelle Templeton Councilmember Mike Getz The following citizens would be appointed to the Library Commission. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Kunwoo Choi Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dora Nisby Councilmember Taylor Neild Ben Woodhead Councilmember Mike Getz Yola Barnes Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Jason Wade Apodaca Councilmember Randy Feldschau Michael Tarabay Councilmember Randy Feldschau Vivian Todd Councilmember Taylor Neild John Neil Councilmember Taylor Neild Emily Coxe Councilmember Mike Getz Clarke Baker Councilmember Mike Getz David Harper Councilmember Chris Durio Charles Paul Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The terns would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Tom Noyola Councilmember Randy Feldschau Taher Quraishi Councilmember Taylor Neild Sina Nejad Councilmember Mike Getz Darius Linton Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By William " Bill" Sam Councilmember Randy Feldschau Alma Hodge Councilmember Randy Feldschau Rodney Robichau Councilmember Taylor Neild Glen Johnson Councilmember Taylor Neild Karl Duerr Councilmember Mike Getz Roy McGrath Councilmember Mike Getz Thomas Sigee Councilmember Chris Durio Sohaib Jabbar Councilmember Chris Durio C. Approve a resolution nominating Lauren Mason for the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Central Appraisal District D. Authorize the conveyance of a Drainage Easement to Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 E. Authorize the acceptance of a ten foot wide Exclusive Water Line Easement located at 740 Highway 105 F. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Uniti Fiber for the placement of fiber optic cable in public right- of-way G. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to waive permit fees H. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary, for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Beaumont Police Department regarding federal motor carrier enforcement and inspections I. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary, for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Beaumont Police Department regarding state vehicle weight enforcement inspections J. Approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies of Plano, Texas for software used by Municipal Court K. Authorize the City Manager to renew a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the South East Texas Regional Radio System L. Approve a contract for the emergency cleaning of four alum storage tanks located at the Pine Street Water Production Plant M. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Solid Bridge Construction, LLC for the Cattail Marsh Wetlands Repair Project N. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to Barricades Unlimited for the Citywide Pavement Markings - Phase I Project O. Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Area Agency on Aging related to the 2- 1- 1 Area Information Center P. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreed Order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a Compliance Supplemental Environmental Project
REGULAR AGENDA Consider authorizing the purchase of three garbage trucks for use in the Solid Waste Division
Consider approving the purchase of two new pothole patch trucks for use in the Public Works Department
Consider approving the purchase of three backhoe loaders for use in various City Departments
Consider approving the purchase of one street sweeper for use in the Streets & Drainage Division
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., to continue management of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ( MS4) Permit for the City of Beaumont for Fiscal Year 2022
Consider approving the purchase of one Case wheel loader for use in the Solid Waste Division
Consider approving the purchase of three mowers for use in the Parks Department
Consider approving the award of a contract to Lark Group Inc. of Warren, Texas for the asbestos abatement and demolition of the structure located at 2600 Girolamo
Consider a request to abandon a portion of Cottonwood Street located between Concord Road and St. Helena Street
Public Hearing Receive comments related to the property located at 885 Powell Street Consider an ordinance declaring 885 Powell an Imminent Danger and order its immediate demolition and cleanup
Review and discuss a proposal to utilize a private ambulance company to help respond to medical calls and be an extension of Beaumont Fire/ EMS
Public Comment ( Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Councilmembers/ City Manager/City Attorney comment on various matters
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551. 071 of the Government Code: Jefferson County, Texas v. City of Beaumont, Texas; No. B- 198, 481
Oct 12, 2021 City Council
Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognitions
Proclamations, Presentations and Recognitions -Receive an update from the Public Health Director related to COVID- 19
(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 September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Confirmation of board and commission member appointments The following citizens would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Robin Troy Councilmember Randy Feldschau Walt Wendler Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dora Nisby Councilmember Randy Feldschau Brian Nepveux Councilmember Mike Getz Biquita Hernandez -Smith Councilmember Mike Getz Connie Berry Councilmember Mike Getz Darius Linton Councilmember Chris Durio James Broussard Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Bobby Beaver Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dayna Simmons Councilmember Randy Feldschau Marc McDonald Councilmember Taylor Neild Roy West Councilmember Taylor Neild Shelly Vitanza Councilmember Mike Getz Stephen " Doc" Watson Councilmember Mike Getz Glenda Segura Councilmember Chris Durio Ladonna Sherwood Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Hester Bell Councilmember Randy Feldschau John Berube Councilmember Taylor Neild Janelle Templeton Councilmember Mike Getz The following citizens would be appointed to the Library Commission. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Kunwoo Choi Councilmember Randy Feldschau Dora Nisby Councilmember Taylor Neild Ben Woodhead Councilmember Mike Getz Yola Barnes Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Jason Wade Apodaca Councilmember Randy Feldschau Michael Tarabay Councilmember Randy Feldschau Vivian Todd Councilmember Taylor Neild John Neil Councilmember Taylor Neild Emily Coxe Councilmember Mike Getz Clarke Baker Councilmember Mike Getz David Harper Councilmember Chris Durio Charles Paul Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The terns would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By Tom Noyola Councilmember Randy Feldschau Taher Quraishi Councilmember Taylor Neild Sina Nejad Councilmember Mike Getz Darius Linton Councilmember Chris Durio The following citizens would be appointed to the Police Department Community Advisory Committee. The terms would commence October 12, 2021 and expire September 30, 2023. Citizen Appointed By William " Bill" Sam Councilmember Randy Feldschau Alma Hodge Councilmember Randy Feldschau Rodney Robichau Councilmember Taylor Neild Glen Johnson Councilmember Taylor Neild Karl Duerr Councilmember Mike Getz Roy McGrath Councilmember Mike Getz Thomas Sigee Councilmember Chris Durio Sohaib Jabbar Councilmember Chris Durio C. Approve a resolution nominating Lauren Mason for the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Central Appraisal District D. Authorize the conveyance of a Drainage Easement to Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 E. Authorize the acceptance of a ten foot wide Exclusive Water Line Easement located at 740 Highway 105 F. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Uniti Fiber for the placement of fiber optic cable in public right- of-way G. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to waive permit fees H. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary, for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Beaumont Police Department regarding federal motor carrier enforcement and inspections I. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary, for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Beaumont Police Department regarding state vehicle weight enforcement inspections J. Approve the renewal of an annual maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies of Plano, Texas for software used by Municipal Court K. Authorize the City Manager to renew a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the South East Texas Regional Radio System L. Approve a contract for the emergency cleaning of four alum storage tanks located at the Pine Street Water Production Plant M. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Solid Bridge Construction, LLC for the Cattail Marsh Wetlands Repair Project N. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4, accept maintenance, and authorize final payment to Barricades Unlimited for the Citywide Pavement Markings - Phase I Project O. Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Area Agency on Aging related to the 2- 1- 1 Area Information Center P. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreed Order with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a Compliance Supplemental Environmental Project
REGULAR AGENDA Consider authorizing the purchase of three garbage trucks for use in the Solid Waste Division
Consider approving the purchase of two new pothole patch trucks for use in the Public Works Department
Consider approving the purchase of three backhoe loaders for use in various City Departments
Consider approving the purchase of one street sweeper for use in the Streets & Drainage Division
Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., to continue management of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ( MS4) Permit for the City of Beaumont for Fiscal Year 2022
Consider approving the purchase of one Case wheel loader for use in the Solid Waste Division
Consider approving the purchase of three mowers for use in the Parks Department
Consider approving the award of a contract to Lark Group Inc. of Warren, Texas for the asbestos abatement and demolition of the structure located at 2600 Girolamo
Consider a request to abandon a portion of Cottonwood Street located between Concord Road and St. Helena Street
Public Hearing Receive comments related to the property located at 885 Powell Street Consider an ordinance declaring 885 Powell an Imminent Danger and order its immediate demolition and cleanup
Review and discuss a proposal to utilize a private ambulance company to help respond to medical calls and be an extension of Beaumont Fire/ EMS
Public Comment ( Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Councilmembers/ City Manager/City Attorney comment on various matters
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551. 071 of the Government Code: Jefferson County, Texas v. City of Beaumont, Texas; No. B- 198, 481