City oif  Bevil Oalks  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  MINUTES Date: January 31, 2019  I. Called to Order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ford. II. Pledge of Allegiance/nyocation led by Martha Vautrot  III. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ford, Councilmen Fruge & Emmons, Councilwomen Vautrot, Linderman & Nelson; also in attendance City. Attorney Dru  Montgomery.  IV. Conflict of] Interest Statement - none  V: Pre-oath ofOffice - Ward III Cheri Mitchell -1 upon the swearing in for the new position, Ms. Mitchell addressed the City Council stating she would be unable to be sworn in due to an incorrect application, and therefore was officially withdrawing. However, she would be happy to serve ifthe Council would appoint her for the position. City Attorney Dru Montgomery stated the Council has a procedure in place to appoint the position and therefore it would not take  place tonight.  VI. Oath of Office = Ward III Cheri Mitchell - See V.  VII. Citizen Comments (3 minutes each) - Matthew Godfrey: water issues, no leash law, roads & drainage, transparency. Sherylyn Speed: Dogs, Meters & who's maintaining them/holding them accountable, and transparency. Crystal Coleman: meter warranty, other city lawsuits regarding meters, daily expenses. Dale Darby: location ofmeters in system, rude front desk woman, Louis Merendino: consent items, LJA and the city, action item for lawn care, Councilman Fruge VIII. REVIEWIAPPROVE CONSENT ITEMS: M/M/2/C: Emmons/Fruge APPROVED Discussed and agreed upon posting the city budgets on our  and the location ofhis home since the storm, FEMA trailers.  website.  a) Financial Reports for the City b) Financial Reports for the Water Dept. c) Previous Meeting Minutes d) Report by Utility Innovations e) Report from LJA Engineering    City a   Bevil  Oalks  IX. REVIEWIAPPROVE ACTIONI ITEMS:  f) Consideration/Discussion/Action for the mowing contract between the City ofB Bevil Oaks and Cousin's Lawn Service M/M/2/C: Vautrot/Nelson APPROVED Discussed and approved to go out for bids on the mowing g) Consideration/Discussion/Action for variances to mobile homes/RV ordinance M/M/2/C: Vautrot/Fruge TABLED Discussed the number of MHU that the SETRPC shows are still out in the City and what is allowed or not. Also the fact that FEMA will soon be charging rent to homeowners still in their trailers, but they can appeal the rental amounts. End ofl February FEMA will begin charging rent, with a still hard deadline of August 25th at this time. Ifthe citizen chooses to purchase the homes, they would be solely responsible then to have it removed when required which can cost several h) Consideration/Discussion/Action for LJA Work Authorization regarding Project B M/M/2/C: Fruge/Emmons APPROVED Discussion included the time table at present is for the water plant project to be completed by January 1, 2020, and the sewer plant project will lag 3-4 months behind the Consideration/Discussion/Action for Date Change regarding Monthly City Council meetings M/M/2/C: Emmons/Nelson APPROVED Mayor Ford explained thel bank statements now come at the beginning of each month making it easier to have the financials earlier, thus the original reason for moving them to the 4th Thursday. Mayor Ford recommends moving it back  contract.  thousands ofdollars. Tabled until a later date.  water plant project.  tot the original 3rd Thursday.  X. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Ford: announced on February 21, 2019, Philip Givens with the PUC (Public Utility Commission) will hold a presentation on our water and sewer rates at the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission. Councilman Fruge: Kimberely Vandver & I will be doing a write up in the next couple ofweeks to post on the website regarding meter concerns. Counciwoman Vautrot: We need to hold townhall meetings. Transparency is missing throughout the city. Councilman Emmons: His meter, like Mr. Darby's, shows to be at another location. After checking all the numbers and readings, it is still XI. Adjourned Regular Meeting at 8:14 p.m. M/M/2/C: Nelson/Fruge APPROVED  correct. Only the location is wrong.  Mayor  Mln7.hen City Secretary    ESCROW AGREEMENT  THIS ESCROW. AGREEMENT (Agreement), made by and between City of Bevil Oaks, a political subdivision of the State of Texas in Jefferson, Texas, (City), acting by and through City Council  and  as Escrow. Agent together with any successor in such capacity;  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, pursuant to Principal Forgiveness Agreement, the City will accept certain contractual obligations (Obligations) to obtain financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the purpose of funding water or wastewater system WHEREAS, the Escrow Agent is a state or national bank designated by the Texas Comptroller as a state depository institution in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 404, Subchapter C, or is a designated custodian ofcollateral in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 404, Subchapter D. and is otherwise qualified and empowered to enter into this Agreement, and hereby acknowledges its acceptance of the terms and provisions hereof; and WHEREAS, a condition of the Obligations is the deposit of the proceeds of the Obligations (Proceeds) in escrow subject to being withdrawn only with the approval of the Executive Administrator or another designated representative; provided, however, the Proceeds can be transferred to differenti investments sol long as all parties hereto consent to such transfer; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained and in consideration oft the amount of fees to be paid by the City to the Escrow. Agent, as set forth on EXHIBIT A, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and in order to secure the delivery of the Obligations, the parties hereto mutually undertake, promise and agree for themselves, SECTION 1:1 ESCROW ACCOUNT(S). Upon the delivery ofthe Obligations described above, the Proceeds identified under' TWDB Commitment: Number(s) LF1000923 shall be deposited tot the creditofaspecial escrow account(s) or escrow: subaccount(s) (Escrow. Account(s)) maintained att the Escrow. Agent on behalf oft the City and the' TWDB and shall notl be commingled with any other accounts or with any other proceeds or funds. The Proceeds received by the Escrow Agent under this Agreement shall not be considered as a banking deposit by the City, and the Escrow. Agent shall have noi rightto title with respect thereto except as Escrow. Agent under the The Escrow Account(s) shall be entitled "CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, PRINCIPAL FORGIVENESS AGREEMENT, Texas Water Development Board LF1000923 Escrow Account" and shall not be subject to warrants, drafts or checks drawn by the City but shall be disbursed or withdrawn to  improvements (Project); and  their respective representatives and successors, as follows:  terms ofthis Agreement.  LGL-006 10/01/13    pay the costs of the Project for which the Obligations were issued or other purposes in accordance with the Principal Forgiveness Agreement and solely upon written authorization from the Executive Administrator or his/her designated representative. The Escrow Agent shall provide to the City and to the TWDB the Escrow Account(s) bank statements upon SECTION 2: COLLATERAL. All cash deposited tot the credit ofsuch Escrow Account(s) and any accrued interesti in excess ofthe amountsinsured by thel FDIC and remaininguninvested under the terms of this Agreement shall be continuously secured by a valid pledge of direct obligations ofthe United States of America or other collateral meeting thei requirements oft the SECTION 3: INVESTMENTS. While the Proceeds are held in escrow, the Escrow Agent shall only invest escrowed Proceeds in investments that are authorized by the Public Funds Investment Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2256 (PFIA). Itis the Citysresponsibility to direct the Escrow Agent to invest all public funds in a manner that is consistent not only with SECTION 4:1 DISBURSEMENTS. The Escrow. Agent shall not honor any disbursement from the Escrow Account(s), or any portion thereof, unless and until it has been supplied with written approval and consent by the Executive Administrator or his/her designated representative. However, no written approval and consent by the Executive Administrator shall bei required if the disbursement involves transferring Proceeds from one investment to another within the Escrow Account(s) provided that all such investments are consistent with the PFIA SECTION 5: UNEXPENDED FUNDS. Any Proceeds remaining unexpended in the Escrow Account(s) after completion oft the Project and after the final accounting has been submitted to and approved by the TWDB shall be disposed of pursuant to the provisions of the Principal Forgiveness Agreement. The City shall deliver a copy of such TWDB approval of the final accounting to the Escrow Agent together with instructions concerning the disbursement of unexpended Proceeds hereunder. The Escrow Agent shall have no obligation to ensure that such unexpended Proceeds are used as required by thej provisions oft the Principal Forgiveness SECTION 6: CERTIFICATIONS. The Escrow. Agent shall be authorized to accept and rely upon the certifications and documents furnished to the Escrow Agent by the City and shall not be liable for the payment of any funds made in reliance in good faith upon such certifications or SECTION 7: LIABILITY OF ESCROW AGENT. To the extent permitted by law, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any act done or step taken or omitted byi it or any mistake of fact or law, except for its negligence or default or failure in the performance of any obligation  request.  Public Funds Collateral Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2257.  the PFIA but also with its own written investment policy.  requirements.  Agreement, that being the sole obligation oft the City.  other documents or approvals, as herein recited.  2  LGL-006 10/01/13    imposed upon itl hereunder. The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible in any manner for any proceedings in connection with the Obligations or any recitation contained in the Obligations. SECTION 8: RECORDS. The Escrow. Agent willl keep complete and correct books ofr record and account relating to the receipts, disbursements, allocations and application of the money deposited to the Escrow Account, and investments of the Escrow Account and all proceeds thereof. The records shall be available for inspection and copying at reasonable hours and SECTION 9: MERGER/CONSONSOLIDATION. In the event that the Escrow Agent merges or consolidates with another bank or sells or transfers substantially all ofits assets or corporate trust business, then the successor bank shall be the successor Escrow Agent without the necessity of further action as long as the successor bank is a state or national bank designated by the Texas Comptroller as a state depository institution in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 404, Subchapter C, or is a designated custodian of collateral in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 404, Subchapter D. The Escrow. Agent must provide the TWDB with written notification within 30 days of acceptance of the merger, consolidation, ort transfer. Ifthe merger, consolidation or other transfer has occurred between statel banks, thenewly-createde entity shall forward the certificate ofr merger or exchange issued bythe' Texas Deparmentorbanking as well ast the statement filed with thej pertinent chartering authority, if applicable, to the TWDB within five business days following such merger, SECTION 10: AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be amended from time to time as necessary with the written consent of the City and the TWDB, but no such amendments shall increase thel liabilities or responsibilities: or diminish thei rights ofthe Escrow Agent withoutits SECTION 11: TERMINATION. In the event that this Agreement is terminated by either the City or by the Escrow Agent, the Escrow Agent must report said termination in writing to the TWDB within five business days ofs such termination. The Cityi is responsible for ensuring that the following criteria are satisfied in selecting the successor escrow agent and notifying the TWDB ofthe change in escrow agents: (a) thesuccessor escrow. agent must be: an FDIC-insured state or national bank designated by the Texas Comptroller as a state depository; (b) the successor escrow agent must be retained prior to or at the time of the termination; (c) an escrow agreement must be executed by and between the City and the successor escrow agent and must contain the same or substantially similar terms and conditions as are present in this Agreement; and (d) the City must forward a copy of the executed escrow agreement with the successor escrow agent within five business days of said termination. No funds shall be released by the TWDBuntili thasreelved.revewed and approved the escrow. agreement with the successor escrow agent. If the City has not appointed a successor escrow agent within thirty (30) days of the notice of termination, the Escrow Agent may petition any court of competent jurisdiction in Texas for the appointment of a successor escrow agent or for other  under reasonable conditions by the City and the' TWDB.  consolidation or exchange.  consent.  3  LGL-006 10/01/13    appropriate relief, and any such resultingappointment: shalll bel binding upon the City. Whether appointed by the City or a court, the successor escrow agent and escrow agreement must be approved by the TWDB for the appointment to be effective. The Escrow. Agent is responsible for performance under this Agreement until a successor has been approved by the' TWDB and SECTION 12: EXPIRATION. This Agreement shall expire upon final transfer oft the funds in the SECTION 13: POINTOF CONTACT. The points of contact for the Escrow Agent and the' TWDB  has signed an acceptable escrow agreement.  Escrow Account(s) to the City.  are as follows:  (Printed Name of Escrow. Agent) Physical (Street) Address Phone Number Fax Number Email Address  Executive. Administrator Texas Water Development Board 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701  SECTION 14: CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by the applicable. laws oft the State of' Texas. Venue for disputes shall be in the District Court ofTravis SECTION 15: ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the parties hereto, in whole or in part, and any attempted assignment shall be void and of no force and effect. SECTION 16: ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement evidences the entire Escrow. Agreement between the Escrow. Agent and the City and supersedes any other agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties regarding the Proceeds or the Escrow Account(s). No modification or amendment oft this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and SECTION 17: VALIDITY OF PROVISIONS. Ifany term, covenant, condition or provision ofthis Agreement is held by a courtofcompetent; jurisdiction tol bei invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder oft the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, SECTION 18: COMPENSATION FOR ESCROW SERVICES. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to compensation: fori its services as stated in Exhibit A, which compensation shall be paid by the  County, Texas.  iss signed by the City and consented tol by the Escrow Agent and the' TWDB.  impaired ori invalidated thereby.  City but may not be paid directly from the Escrow Account(s).  SECTION 19: ANTI-BOYCOTT VERIFICATION. The Escrow Agent represents that, to the extent this Agreement constitutes a contract for goods or services within the meaning of  4  LGL-006 10/01/13    Section 2270.002 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, solely for purposes of compliance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, and subject to applicable Federal law, neither the Escrow Agent nor any wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company or affiliate of the Escrow Agent () boycotts Israel or (ii) will boycott Israel through the term of this Agreement. The terms "boycotts Israel" and "boycott Israel" as used in this paragraph have the meanings assigned to the term "boycott Israel" in SECTION 20: IRAN, SUDAN AND FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. The Escrow Agentrepresents that, tot the extenti this Agreement constitutesagpvemmenta. contractwithin the meaning of Section 2252.151 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, solely for purposes of compliance with Chapter 2252 oft the Texas Government Code, and except to the extent otherwise required by applicable federal law, neither the Escrow Agent nor any wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company or affiliate ofthe Escrow Agent () engages in business with Iran, Sudan, or any foreign terrorist organization as described in Chapters 806 or 807 of the Texas Government Code, or Subchapter F of Chapter 2252 of the Texas Government Code, or (i)isace company listed byt the Texas ComprolerofPlicAcounts under Sections 806.051, 807.051, or 2252.153 of the Texas Government Code. The term "foreign terrorist organization" in this paragraph has the meaning assigned to such term in  Section 808.001 ofthe Texas Government Code, as amended.  Section 2252.151 oft the Texas Government Code.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective upon  signature oft both parties.  CITY OF BÉVIOAKS By: lnd Authorized Representative Date: 1-317019 <<N NAME OF ENTITY>>  (Seal) Address:  <<NAME OF BANK>>, as Escrow. Agent  5  LGL-006 10/01/13    By: Title: Date: Address: (Bank Seal)  6  LGL-006 10/01/13    EXHIBIT A Fee Schedule  7  LGL-006 10/01/13    MARCH 21,2019  NOC QUORUM  COUNCIL  MEETING  CANCELLED    APRIL 25, 2019  NOQUORUM  COUNCIL  MEETING  CANCELLED    CITY OFE BEVILO OAKS Minutes of Regular Meeting May: 2, 2019  Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM  Allinattendance said the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Drul Montgomery. Council Members Present: Mayor Ford, Michelle Nelson, Doug Emmons, Tanya Linderman Mayor Ford opened the meeting by asking if there was any conflict ofi interest. None noted. Presentation that was to be given by Pam Williams with Entergy was cancelled.  Council Members Absent: Martha Vautrot, Danny Fruge  Meeting adjourned for executive session at 6:03 PM  Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM and stated no action was taken during executive City Attorney Dru Montgomery explained the vacancies with' Ward 3, and read Danny Fruge's Approved all consent items as they were received in the council packet. Council has requested that if there are any large checks written throughout the month that a copy of the check be put in the council  session. resignation.  packet. M/M/2/CE Emmons/linderman Discussion/Action Items:  -Tabled action for the election officers. M/M/2/C Nelson/Emmons  -Approved. Jefferson County Mosquito Control District Aerial Waiver. M/M/2/C Nelson/Linderman -Approved and awarded the contract fort the 2019 mowing bids to MP Landscaping for the term of1 yearwith the added clause that there will be a 30 day cancellation if either party wishes toi terminate -Denied the application for the Buyouts & Acquisitions grant. M.m2/Ctmmon/lindeman -Approved the purchasing "Jefferson" MHU as a temporary City Hall. Doug Emmons stated that thisi is what he does for al living and this is a reasonable price as he contacted 3 companies today and the  the contract. M/M/2/C Emmons/Nelson  average price was 100,000-5110,0001. M/M/2/CN Nelson/linderman Meeting adjourned at 7:43 PMI M2/Cesow/lndeman  ound/nepors/Comments: None  kol City Secretary  Mayor  2.her    CITY OFI BEVIL OAKS Minutes of Regular Meeting February21,2019  Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 5:301 PM  Alli inattendance said the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Michelle Nelson. Council Members Present: Mayor Ford, Danny Fruge, Tanya Linderman, Michelle Nelson, Martha Mayor Ford opened the meeting by reading the Conflict of Interest Statement. None noted. Mayor Ford called on the citizens that turned in comment cards prior to the meeting opening. Marsie  Vautrot, Doug Emmons  Waller voiced her concern of people moving due to high water rates. Consent items were approved as they were: received. M/M/2/C Fruge/Linderman  Discussion tems/Action Items:  -Approved Resolution and Escrow Agreement between the City of Bevil Oaks and the TWDB for the -Approved Resolution to allow mobile home to remain in the City of Bevil Oaks as long as home owner has an active permanent housing plan in place with either the GLO or FEMA and is in good standing with  waste water system project. MmP/Ctmmon/linceman  the Governmental Entity. Council Reports/Comments: None  Meeting adjourned at 5:49 PMI M/M/2/C Nelson/linderman  Mayor  Moknl 7hen  City Secretary    City of  Bevil Oaks  THE STATE OFTEXAS THE COUNTY OFJ JEFFERSON THE CITYOFBEVIL OAKS  RESOLUTION #2019-0221A  RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPROVAL OF EXTENDING THE. DEADLINETO HOMEOWNERS LIVING IN TEMPORARY HOUSING UNITS (thus) )PROVIDED BY FEMA AND THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO)TO AUGUT: 25, WHEREAS. the City of Bevil Oaks (the "City") desires to cooperate withi its homeowners, and with FEMA and GLO, to allow homeownèrs to remain in their current THU through. August 25, 2019; WHEREAS, it is the understanding of the City that, to remain in their THU until August 25, 2019, ahomeowner must have an: açtive PHP (Permanent Housing Plan) inj place and must pay rent; WHEREAS, the Cityi is prepared to provide at formalv variance to Ordinance #241, allowing the THU to remain on the homeowner's property until August 25, 2019, provided the homeowner furnishes the City with evidençe that he/she has an active PHP in place along witha ai rental agreement to rent NOW, THEREFORE BE ITI RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bevil Oaks that the resolution to extend the deadline to allow THUS to remain in the City until August: 25, 2019lfapproved  2019.  to either FEMAorG GLO that is current and in good standing.  pay  this dIst dayo of February, 2019.  ATTEST:  Khu Me 7020 Rebecca M. Ford, mayor  Mlh7.han  City Secretary    City of  Bevil Oaks  Notice of a Regular Meeting  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, TEXAS will meet in a REGULAR MEETING on Thursday, July 25,2019, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall located at 13560 River Oaks Blvd, Bevil Oaks, Texas to consider the following matters:  (Please note: This meeting will be held within the temporary City Hall building. There is very limited space, with standing room only. There will not be places to sit during this meeting.)  1. Call to Order 3. Roll Call  2. Pledge of Alegance/Invocation 4. Conflict of Interest Statement 5. Review/Approve Consent Items:  A. Previous Council Meeting Minutes B. Financial Reports for City C. Financial Reports for Water D. Report by Utility Specialties 7. Review/Approve Action Items:  A. Consideration/APprova of Calling the November 5, 2019 City Council Election to vote for the positions of: Mayor, Counciperson Ward 1 (currently Tanya Linder- man), Councilperson Ward 2 (currently Michelle Nelson), Councilperson Ward 3 (previously vacated by Danny Fruge) and a special election to fill the position of B. Consideration/APprova: of Awarding the Mowing contract to the next winning bid- ( onsderaron/APprova. of reviewing and awarding the bid for the Water Treat- ment Plant Restoration Project from July 12, 2019, TWDB No. 62806. D. onsderaton/APprova of Reviewing, discussing and consideration of purchasing a E. Consideration/Reviw/Discussion of pros & cons for Council to add the bond por- tion only of the current user fees to the property taxes ahead of the November  Ward 3 (previously vacated by Allen Pride). der from the 2019 bids reviewed previously.  portable generator.  13560 River Oaks Blvd, Beaumont, TX77713 * 409-753-1475 * www.clyolbewloaks.com    election.  F. Consideration/Review/Discussion of looking at considering a utility M&0a as a No- 8. Citizen Comments (3 minutes each) - An opportunity for the citizens to address Council on agenda items or concerns not on the agenda - those wishing to speak must com- plete the yellow comment card, present the comment card to the City Secretary prior to  vember ballot item.  the beginning of the meeting, and observe a three-minute time limit.  9. Adjourn Regular Meeting  7r4  KimberelyVangier, Office Manager  l,theu undersignedauythority, dol hereby certify thatt the above NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING oft the Governing Body of the City of Bevil Oaks, Texas isat true copy of said Notice and thati posted at true copy of said NOTICE int thet following places: City of Bevil Oaks Office at 13560 River Oaks Blvd, Bevil Oaks, Texas Community bulletin board These places being convenient and readily accessiblet tot theg general public at all times, said NOTICE WAS POSTED by 22. JULY 2019, BEFORE 6:00 P.M.,remaining; posted conmmuously) for at least 721 hours preceding thes scheduled time of said meeting.  City of Bevil Oaks website: www.clyepevl0aks.com  hl  Kimberely! L.  Miz  Vandvef/Ofhce Manager  135601 River Oaks Blvd, Beaumont, TX77713 * 409-753-1475 ww.clyolbewlpaks.com    Cits  Bevil REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Oalks  Date:. July: 25, 2019  .Called to Order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Ford. II. Pledge of Alegance/lnyocation led by! Martha Vautrot II. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Ford, Councilman Emmons, Councilwomen  Vautrot, Linderman & Nelson; also, in attendance Toby Davis and. Jared Defancis UJAI Engineering V. Presentation by UJAI Engineering for awarding the bid for the Water Treatment Plant Restoration  IV. Conflict ofl Interest Statement none Project from. July 12, 2019, TWDB No. 62806 a) Financial Reports for the City b) Financial Reports for the Water Dept. c) Previous Meeting Minutes d) Report by Utility Innovations e) Report: from UAJ Engineering VI. REVIEW/APPROVE, ACTION ITEMS:  VI. REVIEW/APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS: M.m2,/C.Neonlndeman  Cons.deration/Discussion/Action of Calling the November 5, 2019 City Council Election to vote for the positions of: Mayor, Councilperson Ward 1 (currently Tanya Linderman), Counciperson Ward2 (currently Michelle Nelson), Councilperson Ward 3 (previously vacated by Danny Fruge) and a special election to fill the position of Ward 3 (preciously vacated by Allen Pride). MM2/CNeson/autrot Conideration/pproal of Awarding the Mowing contract to the next winning bidder from the 2019 h.Conideraton/pproval of reviewing and awarding the bid for the Water Treatment Plant Restoration Consideration/Approval of Reviewing, discussing and consideration of purchasing a portable generator  APPROVED  bids reviewed previously. MM2,C.Neson/Fmmons APPROVED  Project from July 12, 2019, TWDB NO. 62806 M/M/2/C:V Vautrot/Nelson APPROVED  M/MI2/CNelson/lindermanTABLED    CmntowywewDisasin of pros & cons for Council to add the bond portion of current CmrrewPasusin of looking at considering a utility M&0 as al November Ballot item. VIII. Citizen Comments (31 Minutes each) - An opportunity fori the citizens to address Council items or concerns not on the agenda = those wishing to speak must complete the present the comment card toi the City Secretary prior to the beginning of the yellow comment card,  user fees to the property taxes ahead oft the November election. M/M/2/C NO  only VOTE/NOI MOTION  MMIR/CNOVOTE/ND: MOTION  on agenda  three-monte time limit.  meeting, and observe the  VIII. Adjourned Regular Meeting at 8:00 p.m. M/M/2/C: Nelson/Vautrot, APPROVED  Mlhyhan  Mayor  City Secretary    THE: STATE OF TEXAS THE COUNTY OF. JEFFERSON THE CITY OF BEVIL OAKS  Agenda Item 7.A.  RESOLUTION #2019-07254A  BEI IT REMEMBERED that, at a meeting oft the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, TEXAS, at which a quorum was present, held after proper notice according to law on the 25th day July, 2019on a motion made by Councilwoman- Michelle Nelsen and seconded by Councilwoman Martha Vautrt the following Resolution was duly adopted by vote of the City  of  Danou  Ooua.  Councilpersons present and voting as: follows:  Councilperson, Ward 1: Martha Vautrot Councilperson, Ward 2: Doug Emmons Counciperson, Ward 3: Daniel Fruge Councilperson, Ward 3: Allen Pride  APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED  WHEREAS The City ofBevil Oaks approved the calling oft the November 5, 2019, City Council Election to vote for thej positions of: Mayor, Councilperson Ward 1, Councilperson Ward 2, Councilperson Ward 3, and a special election to fill the position of Councilperson Ward 3 - unexpired..  PASSED AND. APPROVED this 26th day ofJuly, 2019.  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS,TEXAS Xeberss forel Rebecca Ford, Mayor  By:  ATTEST:  er  City Secretary    City of  Bevil I Oakks  Notice of a Budget Workshop Meeting  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, TEXAS will meet in a  BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall located at 13560 River Oaks Blvd, Bevil Oaks, Texas to consider the following matters: (Please note: This meeting will be held within the temporary Cityl Hall building. There is limited space)  1. Call to Order 3. Roll Call  2. Pledge of legance/nvocation 4. Conflict of Interest Statement 5. Review/Approve Action Items:  a. Consideration/APproval of the contract between the City of Bevil Oaks, TX and. Jef- ferson County, TX Election division for1 the November 2019 City Elections. 6. Discussion shall be limited to evaluation of current budgets and of items pertinent to es- tablishing budgets for the City of Bevil Oaks for fiscal year 2019-2020 for the City side. The City will receive input from private persons and entities including but not limited to its engineering firm, legal council, accountant and utility service personnel with specific  information related to the proposed budget. 7. Adjourn Budget Workshop Meeting chtule andu - Kimbérely L.) Vandver, Office Manager  ltheu undersigned: authority, do hereby certifyt that thea above NOTICE OF AE BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING of the Body of the City of Bevil Oaks, Texas isat true copy of said Notice and that posted at true copy of said NOTICEint thet Governing following City of Bevil Oaks Office at 13560 River Oaks Blvd, Bevil Oaks, Texas Community bulletin board  places:  City of Bevil Oaks website: www.alyetbevloakscom Zhada  These places beingo convenient andi readily accessible to the general public at all times, said NOTICE WAS POSTED by 05 AUGUST 2019, BEFORE 6:00 P,M., remaining, posted continuously for atl least 72 hours preceding thes scheduled time ofs said meeting.  Vandyer,  Manager  13560 River Oaks Blvd, Beaumont, TX77713 * 409-753-1475 * wwwclyolbewloaks.com    City of Bevil Oaks Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes  August 8, 2019  1. Call to Order Mayor Ford 6:00F PM 3. Roll Call All Present 4. Conflict of Interest Statement None 5. Review/Approve Action Items:  2. Pledge of Alegance/Invocation Councilwoman Vautrot  a. Consideration/Approval of the contract between the city of Bevil Oaks, TXand. Jefferson County, TXI Election division fori the November 2019 City Elections. M/M/2/C Councilman Emmons/Counelwoman Nelson. Discussion: There will be no early voting  in Bevil Oaks. APPROVED  Discussion shall bel limited to evaluation of current budgets and ofi items pertinent to establishing budgets for the City of Bevil Oaks fori fiscal year 2019-2020 for the City side. The City will receive input from private persons and entities including but not limited to its engineering firm, legal council, accountant and utility service personnel with specific information related to 7. Adjourn Budget Workshop Meeting M/MI/CCounciwoman Nelson/Councilwoman Vautrot  the proposed budget. NO ACTION TAKEN  7:32 PM APPROVED  %el Mayor  Miokl City Secretary  7.he    City  Bevil Oalks  Notice of a Budget Workshop/Regular Meeting  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, TEXAS will meet ina BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 6:001 PM. at the City Hall located at 13560 River Oaks Blvd, Bevil Oaks, Texas to consider the following matters: (Please note: This meeting will be held within the temporary City Hall building. There is limited space)  1. Call to Order 3. Roll Call  2. Pledge of Allegance/lnvocation 4. Conflict of Interest Statement 5. REVIEW/APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS: A. Financial Reports for the City B. Financial Reports for the Water Dept. C. Previous Meeting Minutes D. Report by Utility Innovations E. Reports by UA Engineering 6. Review/Approve Action Items:  A. Consideration/APproval of a Resolution of the City Council of Bevil Oaks, TX, au- thorizing the submission of an application to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) re- lated to Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery efforts in response to the severe storm and flooding events from August 24, 2017 through August 29, 2017 under FEMA dis- aster declaration No. 4332 (DR-4332); and authorizing the Mayor and City Secretary to act as the City's Executive Officer(s) and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Block 7. Discussion shall be limited to evaluation of current budgets and of items pertinent to es- tablishing budgets for the City of Bevil Oaks Public Works for fiscal year 2019-2020. The City will receive input from private persons and entities including but not limited to its en- gineering firm, legal council, accountant and utility service personnel with specific infor-  Grant--Disaster Recovery Program.  mation related to the proposed budget.  13560 River Oaks Blvd, Beaumont, TX77713 * 409-753-1475 * www.elyolbevloaks.com    8. Citizen Comments (3 minutes each) - An opportunity for the citizens to address Council on agenda items or concerns not on the agenda -t those wishing to speak must complete a yellow comment card, present the comment card to a City Employee prior to the begin-  ning of the meeting, and observe the three-minute time limit.  9. Adjoarn Meeting X6 Me Aduer  Kimberelyl. Vandver, Office Manager  theu undersigned: authority, dol hereby certifyt thatt the above NOTICE OF AE BUDGETWORKSHOP MEETING oft of1 the City of Bevil Oaks, Texasi isa a true copy of said Notice andi that! Ipostedat true copy ofs said NOTICE int thet the following Governing Body City of Bevil Oaks Office at 13560 River Oaks Blvd, Bevil Oaks, Texas Community! bulletin board These plaçes being convenient and readily accessible tot the general public ata allt times, said NOTICE WAS POSTEDI by 17 AUGUST fu remaining posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the: scheduled time ofs said meeting.  places:  City of Bevil Oaks website: www.lyetpewloaks.com  Kimbèrekl.9andver, Office Manager  13560 River Oaks Blvd, Beaumont, TX77713 * 409-753-1475 * wwwlyolbewloaks.com    Cts  Bevil Oalks  BUDGETWONSHOPREGUUAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Date: August 20, 2019  .Called to Order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Ford. II. Pledge of Alegance/Inyocation led byl Martha Vautrot II. Roll Call: Alll Present Mayor Ford, Councilman Emmons, Councilwomen Vautrot, Linderman, and Nelson IV. Conflict of interest Statement - None a) Financial Reports fort the City b) Financial Reports fort the Water Dept. c) Previous Meeting Minutes d) Report by Utilitylnnovations e) Report from UAI Engineering VI. REVIEW/APPROVE ACTION ITEMS:  V. REVIEW/APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS: M/M/2/C: Nelson/Emmons APPROVED  mstmawpasapctemn ofa Resolution of the City Council of Bevil submission of an application to thel Texas General Land Office  related Oaks, Tx, authorizing the  Disaster Recovery efforts in response tot thes severe storm and (GLO) flooding events to from Hurricane Harvey through. August 29,2017 under FEMA disaster declaration No. 4332 (DR-4332); and August 24, 2017 Mayor and City Secretaryt to act as the City's Executive Officer(s) and authorized authorizing the g) Discussion shall be limited to evaluation of current budgets and ofi items pertinent to budgets for the City of Bevil Oaks Public Works for fiscal year 2019-2020. The City will receive establishing from private persons and entitiesi including but not limited toi its engineering firm, legal council, accountant input and utility service personnel with: specific information related to the proposed h) Citizen Comments (3 Minutes each)- - An opportunity for the citizens to address budget. Council on items or concerns not on the agenda- - those wishing to speak must complete the present the comment card tot the City Secretary prior toi the beginning of ther yellow comment card, VII. Adjourned Regular Meeting at 8:00 p.m. M/M/2/C: Nelson/Emmons APPROVED723PM  matters pertaining to the City's participation int the Texas Community Disaster Recovery Program. M/M/2/C: Linderman/Nelson,  representative ina all Development Block Grant-  APPROVED  agenda  three-monte time limit.  meeting, and observe the  ioknli City Secretary  Mayor  .her    Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, TEXAS September27,2019  1. Call to Order 6:05PM Mayor Ford 3. Roll Call All Present 4. Conflict of Interest Statement None 5. Citizen Comments (3 minutes each) - An concerns not on the agenda -t those wishing to opportunityfort speak comment card to the City Secretary prior to the  2. Pledge of Alegance/Invocation given by Dru Montgomery  the  citizens to address Council on agenda items or  must complete the yellow comment card, present the beginning oft the meeting, and observe at three-minute time  limit.  6. Review/Approve Consent Items MMRCVauto/lindeman  a. Financial Reports for City of Bevil Oaks b. Financial Reports for Water Report by Utility Specialties d. Previous Meeting Minutes 7. Reports/Anouncements  a. Don Smith - Reports on Emergency Management: Don Smith Becky and Don did the water system. His job is to make need. He works with. Jefferson County EM Mike Gonzales. They don't have to work with We thankfully didn'thave power. He knows that during Rita him and a communication was  EMC Bevil Oaks been EM forever. sure citizens are covered for whatever they White, and with. JCSO and ESD: 1 Chadney and the call during Harvey to shut off  us but they do as a courtesy. He hates that during Harvey. We stayed in constant  to shut off power, he had to make  people flooded. communication.  didn't need the pod system that we had couple other people got the water plant working. We council needs to go; however, we stay in contact with community. EVER. Those are all rumors. Our met with dd6 over the big out fall ditch. They have our council. Itake suggestion. Mayor andl going to make water go in houses. Iknow they can'tgo driving around and report to people. They are can do to help, after the storm I brainstorm. go take pictures of their houses. Let me know whatl  great during this storm. When emergencies  protect the safety of thes system. He has never left the  happen, EM has to take over and  Safety first. Citizens must understand we must have another Unfortunately, there  one big opening and 3 small ones and Its eroding.  we are all trying to help each other, if Part oft the problem is that it becomes  rescue. It becomes something else for  you get stuck then an island. quote. This communityi isa  has my number because everyone called mei to good community. We must come together as a inner workings that we have to abide by. Anyone community. has falling out of everything, Corey and IV were management the city! has the right to clean right of way. ditches dug out. AI lot of problems with drainage is We are working on it. (Speed when you say you are  me to have to worrya about. Everyone  are people that are never going to be happy. Shares  Commends the council. There is more any questions. (Nelson Priort to the bottom if Only thing as emergency They complete at work order to have  drainage issues in small areas in culverts riding around. Streets were flooding because therea are much down stream that flows into pine island pine island bayou and wherei it drains. This isso looking at grants? We are talking about a lot of trying to get something done, what are we about ditch digging. And to some homeowners money.) (Becky Ihave already spoken to the  not being cleaned out.)  bayou. Main thing is  bayou. All the north end drains intoj  getting some row dug, and some oft the  pine island  15-inch culverts to 24-36-inch culverts.  with Dade Phelan. November 5th  about culverts. Talks about her meeting at county arei involved all the people who can do things about change the flowi it is looking on a grand scale.) It'salot  ballot, first time in history Texas  airport  mitigation plan for the entire state. It's a regional this are on board.) (Nelson if they could  has every planned to havea a  we know we can't do ourselves. DD6 and DD7 thing. They are looking at big scale projects, things    better this time then it was in 1994. Improvements have been has talked to. Jody about his boring machine. things in the ditches) Talks about how not deep enough who does he b. Report from Utility  made and its in the works. (Mayor  People need to be responsible when they are putting drainage in Bevil Oaks is designed. (DougMlins-Sewer line  contact) Barricades arei there for a reason.  Innovations: Utility Innovations- Several Business 30+  sued, came tol his attention that they had been sued. Just wants council, at this point in their business career came up after the rain. The elevation oft the several delays none were because Texas and they had a delay. Once ofutility the  years, wel have never been  to let everyonel know the citizens and  was for West Hardin School, it ran over time they duet hadn'tl been sued. The contract that was spoke about  to Hurricane Harvey, there was somet things that plant was way tol low, sO they had toi raisei it. There were innovations. The contract was for a contractor in North  any questions anyone. has and will product came in, theyj job was completed. Charlie will answer they can get everything raised personally give an answer. Until everything is brought back and  up we will have problems. Ifanyone  up  appreciate you coming Charlie to give our citizens an noticed drive down sweetgum and check out the exciting time in my lifeIdon't know about  calls, they will respond. (MayorI  opportunity to ask questions. If anyone hasn't project. We are about to see things come up. Itis an  comfortable ini the work that's! being done.) everyone else. I'm glad you came; everyone needs to feel know.) (Williams - What is the objective oft the project. Projected finish time, Charlie didn't  (Doug Mullins-  everything working properly.) (Mayor explains plans ont Charlie-explains the wall How high are you: raising the plant, 9 feet) (Martha ask  to elevate plant and get for anyone to look at.) (Don Smith  no.)  ifthey were being sued by sour lake school,  8. Review/Approve Action Items  a. Consideration/Approval of the adoption ofthe 2019-2020 effective Tax  Nelson/linderman  Rate-M/M/2/C  b. Consideration/Approval of the FY: 2019-2020 City recommends we approve the budget with which will give a little surplus.  Budget-I M/M/2/CI C Emmons/Nelson Charlotte one correction to thet tax revenue, it should be $127,851  C.  Approved with correction.  Consideration/Approval of the FY 2019-2020 Public Works Emmons/Vautrot Changing Ordinance number in the fee schedule to e. Consideration/Aproval. lof renewal oft the franchise MMP/CUmeman/welson The franchise Recommending not binding future  d, Consideration/Approval of the Correction oft the fee schedule -MwAcUM-wNw in Ordinance  #245-M/M/2/C  236  agreement with CenterPoint Entergy TABLED  reason you don'twant it to automatically automatically renews in five years, Dru: stated the  renew is tactically you may want to eliminate it. councils. We won't accept as a automatic renewal. Change toa5 5-  year period.  Consideration/Approval of pursuing another Elevation Grant for but below the 2ft freeboard, that were flooded to flood insurance. MiMI/CNatson/Emmon:  residents that arei in AE above BFE  some degree during Imelda and have current  9. Adjourn Regular Meeting 7:08 PMI M.mP/CVauo/linderman  10. Executive Session Emmons/Nelson  11.Reopen Regular Meeting 7:43 PM  Councilman Emmons made the motion to terminate city secretary Kimberely  Vandver. M/M/2/C  12.Adjourn Regular Meeting 7:48 PM Nelson/Emmons  Mayor r  MHknl .hen  City Secretary    Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, TEXAS October 19, 2019 Montgomery  1. Call to Order 6:05PM Mayor Ford 2. Pledge of Alleglance/Invocation given by Drui 3. Roll Call All Present 4. Conflict of Interest Statement None  5. Citizen Comments (3 minutes each) - An opportunity fori concerns not on the agenda -1 those wishing to speak comment card to the City Secretary prior toi thel  the citizens to address Council on agenda items or must complete they yellow comment card, present the beginning of the meeting, and ohserveathree-minute time  limit.  6. Review/Approve Consent Items Mi2Vaut/lmdeman  a. Financial Reports for City of Bevil Oaks b. Financial Reports for Water Report by Utility Specialties d. Previous Meeting Minutes 7. Reports/Announcements  a. Don Smith - Reports on Emergency Management: Don Smith Becky and Don did the water system. His job ist to make need. He works with. Jefferson County EM Mike We thankfully didn'th have to shut off didn't need the pod system that  EMC Bevil Oaks been EMI forever. sure citizens are covered for whatever they they do as a courtesy. Hel hates that people flooded.  Gonzales. They don't have to work with us but White, and with. JCSO and ESD1 Chadney and power. Hel knows that during Rita him power, he hadi to make the call during Harvey to shut off protect the safety oft thes system. He has never left the emergencies happen, EMI has to take overa and council needs to go; however, we stayl in contact with community. EVER. Those are: all rumors. Our met with dd6 over the big out fall ditch. They have our council. Itake suggestion. Mayor andI going to make water go in houses. know they can't go driving around and réport to people. They are we must have another rescue. It becomes we are all trying to help each other, ify you get stuck then can do to help, after the everyone called me to go take pictures oftheir houses. Let  and a couple other people got the water plant  we had during Harvey. We:  working. We  Communication was great during this storm. When  stayed in constant communication.  Safety first. Citizens must understand has my number because  one big opening and 3s small ones and Its eroding.  something else for me to have to worry about.  Everyone mel know whatl  storm brainstorm. Part oft the problem is that  Unfortunately, there are people that are never going to be good community. We must come together as a inner workings that we have to abide by. Anyone community. has falling out of everything, Corey and were  it becomes an island.  happy. Shares quote. This communityisa Commends the council, Therei is more any questions, (Nelson Prior to the bottom  drainage issues in small areas in culverts not riding around. Streets were flooding becauset there are management the city has the right to clean being cleaned out.) Only thing as emergency ditches dug out. A lot of problems with right of way. They if complete at work order tol have much down stream that flows into drainage is pine island bayou and where it drains. Thisi looking at grants? We are talking about al lot of trying to get something done, what are we about ditch digging. And to some homeowners money.) about (Beckylhave already spoken to the county with Dade Phelan. November 5th ballot, first time in culverts. Talks about her meeting at airport mitigation plan for the entire state. It'sar regional history Texas has every planned to have a we know we can't do ourselves. DD6 and DD7 arei thing. They are looking at big scale projects, things  bayou. Main thingi is  pine island bayou. All the north end drains into  isso  getting some row dug, and some of the  pine island  We are working on it. (Speed when you say you are  15-inch culverts to 24-36-inch culverts.  this are on board.) (Nelson if they could  involved all the people who can do things about  change thet flowi iti is looking on a grand scale.) It'sal lot    better this time then it was in 1994. Improvements have has talked to. Jody about his boring machine. things in the ditches) Talks about how not deep enough who does he  been made and its int the works. (Mayor  People need to be responsible when they are putting drainage in Bevil Oaks is designed. (DougM Mullins-Sewer line  b. Report from Utility Innovations: contact) Barricades are there for a reason.  sued, came to his attention that they Utility had Innovations- been  Several Business 30+ years, wel have never been  council, at this point in theirl business career sued. Just wants tol let everyone know the citizens and was for West Hardin School, it ran over time theyl due hadn'tbeen sued. The contract that was spoke about came up after the rain. The elevation oft the plant tol Hurricane Harvey, there was some things that Texas and they had a delay.. Once ofutilityi thej product innovations. The contract was fora a contractor in North any questions anyone has and will personally came in, they job was completed, Charlie will answer they can get everything raised up we will have give problems. an answer. Until everything is brought back up and appreciate you coming Charlie to give our citizens an Ifanyone calls, they will respond. (MayorI comfortable int the work that's being done.) everyone else. I'm glad you came; everyone needs to feel know.) (Williams- What is the objective oft (Doug the Mullins- Projected finish time, Charlie didn't everything working properly.) (Mayor explains project. Charlie-explains to elevate plant and get  several delays none were because  was way to low, so they had to raise it. There were  noticed drive down sweetgum and check out the exciting timei ini myl life Idon't know about  opportunity to ask questions. Ifa anyone hasn't project. We are about to see things come up.. Itis an  How high are you raising the plant, 9 feet)  plans on the wall for anyone tol look at.) (Don Smith (Martha ask ifthey were being sued bys sour lake  no.)  8. Review/Approve Action Items  school,  a. Consideration/Approyal oft the adoption ofthe 2019-2020 effective b. consideration/Approval. oft the FY: 2019-2020 City Budget- which will give a little surplus. Approved with Consideration/Approval ofthe FY: 2019-2020 Public correction. Works Emmons/autrot Changing Ordinance number ini thei MmP/Cunteman/etion The franchise  Nelson/linderman  Tax Rate M/M/2/c  recommends we approve the budget with one correction MMP/CEmmon/Neson Chariotte d. Consideration/Approval oft the Correction oft the fee schedule --WMARA-wPaNt in  to thet tax revenue, it should be $127,851  Ordinance #245-M/M/2/C  e. onsideration/Aproval. of renewal of the franchise fee schedule to 236  agreement with CenterPoint Entergy TABLED  reason you don't want it to automatically automatically renews in five years, Dru stated the Recommending not binding future councils. renew is tactically you may want to eliminate it,  year period.  We won'taccept as a automatic renewal. Change toa5-  Consideration/Approval of pursuing another Elevation Grant but below the 2ft freeboard, that were flooded to flood insurance. M/M/2/C Nelson/Emmons  for residents that are in AE above BFE  some degree during Imelda and have current  9. Adjourn Regular Meeting 7:08 PM 10.E Executive Session 11.Reopen Regular Meeting 7:43 PM Emmons/Nelson  MwR/CVautro/lindemen  Councilman Emmons made the motion to terminate city 12.Adjourn Regular Meeting 7:48 PMI Nelson/Emmons  secretary Kimberely Vandver. M/M/2/C  layor  Mknl .he  City Secretary    Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, TEXAS November 21, 2019  1. Callt to Order by Mayor Forde 6:00 PM 2. Pledge of Alleglance/nvocation! Drul Montgomery Roll Call- All present Emmons/Vautrot Marshall and Doug Mullins Marshall and DougN Mullins 7. Recognition off former council members 6. Conflict ofl Interest Statement NONE thet beginning oft ther meeting, and observea a3minutet timel limit. 10.Review/Approve' Consent Items M/M/2/c Doug Emmons/Vautrot Financial Reports for CityofE Bevil Oaks Financial Reportst for Water Report by! Utility Specialties d. Previous Meeting! Minutes 9. Review/Approve Action Items Doug! Mulins/Doug Emmons Mullins/Kohler Emmons/Doug Mullins Emmons/Vautrot 10. Reports January  4. Consideration/Approval. of Ordinance #2501 for the certification oft the 2019 election M/M/2/CDoug 5. Pre-Oath of Office-Mayor Rebeccal Ford Ward: 1 Justin Kohler, Ward28 Barbaral Emmons, Ward3C Charles 6. Oath ofOffice- Mayor Rebecca Ford Ward 1J Justin Kohler, Ward: 2Barbara Emmons, Ward3 Charles 9. Citizen Comments (3 minutes each)- -And opportunity fort thec citizens toa address Council ona agendal items or concernsr not ont the: agenda- thosey wishingt tos speakr must complete thec comment card, presentt thec comment cardt tot the City Secretary priort to  Consideration/Aproval. oft thei intent toi increase rates for CenterPoint Texas M/M/2/CDenied Consderatiom/Approval: oft the changing oft the office! hours at city hall M/M/2/CDoug Consideration/Approval: oft the changing tor regular scheduled council meeting date tot the 3rd Thursdays ofe each month M/M/2/CWith the exception fori the January2 2020 meeting, Barbara Consderation/Approval ofs switchingt toe emailed billingf for everyo customer by. January1,2 2020 Conideration/Approvals ofap payment request for1 the Water Treatment Plant M/M/2/CBarbara Consderation/Approval. of the changing ofs speedI limit to 250 on allo COs-EREsMAM2/CAI: cross <. Councilwoman Emmons on community events- - December Events, Monthly Meetings Startingi in Mayor Ford on update ong granta and water/sewer- - Civic Center, Cityk Hall, Public Comment Period m. Census Report from Sherilyn Speed- Census, 2 volunteers fore each ward: starting inJ January, n. The City Council may convene inE Executive Session Pursuant tos Section! 551.071 oft the Texas Government Code toc consult City Attorney tos seek advice onl legalr matters pertainingto  M/M/2/CFebruary: 2020, Doug Emmons/Doug' Mullins streets Including Shipley, Kohler/Doug Emmons  Someone thats speaks/writes in Spanish  11. Adjourn Regular Meeting Doug Emmons/Barbara Emmons 7:131 PM  12. Executive! Session  contemplated litigation.  13. Reopen Regular Meeting Barbaral Emmons/Doug' Mullins 14. Adjourn Regular Meeting Doug! Emmons/Doug' Mullins  bhlmb  Attest:  Vasor  abonalnas    Notice of a Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF BEVIL OAKS, TEXAS December 20, 2019  1. Call to Order Mayor Ford 9:00 A.M.  2. Pledge of Alleglance/nyocation given by Dru Montgomery  3. Roll Call Mayor Ford, Councilwoman Emmons, Councilmen Emmons and Mullins, Absent Councilwoman Vautrot, Councilmen Kohler and Marshall  4. Conflict of Interest Statement - None  5. Citizen Comments - An opportunity for the citizens to address the Council on agenda items or concerns not on the agenda = those wishing to speak must complete the yellow comment card, present the comment card toa a City Employee prior to the beginning of the meeting, and observe a three-minute time limit. None  6. Review/Approve Action Items  a. Discuss/Approve resolution accepting the results of 2018 sales tax proposition election via Council Resolution per Texas Comptroller request. M/M/2/C Dru explained why we had to approve and the process and timeline on  Councilwoman Emmons/Councilman Mullins  the sales tax changing.  7. Adjourn Regular Meeting 9:12 A.M.  Dated:HE Day of Aexaasy200  beres m.7rh  Mayor  Attest:  Drbun Cuaas  City Secretary