December 4, 2023 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
4:30 p.m. December 4, 2023
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Albanese at the Nederland City
Office Building, 207 N. 12th Street, Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum.
The following statement was posted:
"PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER
WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER
SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING
LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED
OPENLY."
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier.
3. CONSENT AGENDA - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by
the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A motion was made by Councilmember Guillot and seconded by Councilmember Root to
approve the Consent Agenda Item "a thru c" as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant, Root, Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
a. Minutes - November 13, 2023 regular meeting
b. Tax Assessor Collection Report - October 2023
c. Consider action authorizing the closure of 21St St from Detroit Avenue to Nederland
Avenue, Detroit Ave from 17th St to 21st St, Nederland Ave from 21st St to 12th St, 12th
St from Nederland Ave to Boston Ave, and Boston Ave from 12th St to 17th St on
Tuesday, December 5th for the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a. City Manager, Chris Duque, recognized the Nederland Finance Department for
receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in financial Reporting.
b. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to amend Ordinance No. 2023-22 that declared certain utility accounts as
"uncollectible." MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant, Root, Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Guillot and seconded by Councilmember
Root to approve the 2024 Holiday Observances calendar. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant, Root, Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
Minutes continued, December 4, 2023
d. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to approve Resolution No. 2023-23, ratifying the action of the Nederland
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors related to the incentive
offered to PHO-09 in the amount of$30,000. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant, Root, Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
e. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Guillot to approve Change Order No. 1 - Doornbos Park Parking Lot Rehabilitation
project. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant, Root, Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
f. A motion was made by Councilmember Guillot and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Sonnier to approve final payment and release of retainage for the Doornbos Park
Parking Lot Rehabilitation project. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant, Root, Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
g. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to authorize the purchase of Bullwall software from SHI GS via a state-
approved contract. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant, Root, Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 4:42 p.m. by Mayor Albanese for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Consultation with City Attorney - Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.071, Claim
by Linda Yancey - 311 South 6th Street.
6. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 4:55 p.m. by Mayor Albanese. He announced
the Executive Session was held for informational purposes only and no action is
necessary.
7. COMMUNICATION
City Manager's Report:
a. Miscellaneous:
• City Manager thanked the Parks staff for their participation in the Christmas on
the Avenue event.
• Christmas Parade on December 5, 2023 at 6:30PM
• Storytime at the Library on December 13, 2023 at 10:30AM
• Langham Singers will be at NPD on December 19, 2023 at 9:00AM
• Next Food Truck Committee meeting will be Thursday, December 14, 2023 at
5:30
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Albanese to adjourn the
meeting at 4:59 p.m.
Minutes continued, December 4, 2023
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Don Albanese, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
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Jo r Underwood, City Clerk
City of Nederland, Texas
CITY OF NEDERLAND
COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Don Albanese Mayor V/
Bret Duplant Council Member—Ward I f
Sylvia Root Council Member—Ward II ✓
Randy Sonnier Council Member—Ward III
David Guillot Council Member—Ward IV ✓
Chris Duque City Manager V
Joni Underwood City Clerk
Chris Leavins City Attorney ✓
Cheryl Dowden Director of Finance /
Gary Porter Police Chief
Terry Morton Fire Chief
Robert Woods Director of Public Works
George Wheeler Building Official
Molli Hall Librarian
Holly Guidry Human Resources Director ✓
Toby Latiolais Parks Director ✓
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TERRY WU)rNSCHEL, PCC
INTERIM TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
4/ JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS
\\TEXAS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
I, Terry Wuenschel,.P.C.C., the Tax.Assessor-Collector of Jefferson County,
Texas and also, by contract or statute, the Tax Assessor-Collector for CITY OF
NEDERLAND,affirm,under oath,that this amount$124,400.62,represents all taxes
collected for CITY OF NEDERLAND during the month of October`2023.
Ji4t-VAAigvliaa,
Terry Wuenschel,P.C.C.
MAILING ADDRESS • P.O.Box 2112 • BEAUMONT,TEXAS 77704-2112
PHYSICAL ADDRESS • 1 149 PEARL • BEAUMONT,TEXAS 77701
PHONE:409.835-8516 • FAX:409-835-8589
A
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO.2023-22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING UTILITY ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE CHARGE-OFFS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 9-30-23 IN THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
WHEREAS,on September 25,2023,the Nederland City Council approved
Ordinance 2023-22 that established utility accounts receivable in the amount of
$12,280.02 to be charged-off in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Practices;and,
WHEREAS,it was determined that the accounts included in Ordinance 2023-22
had current activity during the fiscal year ended September 30,2023;and
WHEREAS,accounts to be included in bad debts should only include utility
accounts receivable that had no activity since September 30,2022,and
WHEREAS,the correct accounts and amounts are shown in Attachment"A"in
the amount of$6,757.86;and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
The City of Nederland's book of accounts of the Water Billing/Collecting
Department are hereby corrected to reflect the following charge-offs for fiscal year 2022-
23 in the amount of$6,757.86 as set forth in Attachment"A."
THAT this being an ordinance not requiring publication,it shall be effective from
and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND AT A REGULAR MEETING THIS THE 4th day of December A.D.,
2023.
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on Albanese,Mayor
City of Nederland,Texas
ATTEST:
Joni Un erwood,City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: r,4C* ,410"71.
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Lea i ,City Attorney
City of Nederland,Texas
ATTACHMENT"A" :L+'
CITY OF NEDERLAND
ACCOUNTS TO BE WRITTEN OFF FOR FYE 2022-2023
Account Number Amount
01-0610-07-0 73.64
02-0620-03-0 31.14
02-0790-02-0 1,205.49
03-0410-01-0 32.18
03-2580-00-0 119.60
04-3080-14-0 57.28
04-4650-04-0 125.43
05-0950-16-0 60.00
05-1130-01-0 53.79
05-2060-15-0 247.98
05-3760-07-0 53.93
05-3920-09-0 45.30
05-3950-23-0 38.52
05-4140-00-0 123.04
06-3040-04-0 35.43
06-3260-05-0 92.09
09-1390-00-0 282.31
09-1760-04-0 115.36
09-2210-00-0 57.67
09-2490-02-0 66.93
09-2890-02-0 147.81
10-0692-15-0 50.50
10-4000-02-0 71.40
11-0900-01-0 112.11
11-1500-10-0 33.53
11-1820-00-0 100.80
12-0370-02-0 199.80
12-0710-03-0 117.82
12-0750-06-0 111.68
12-1110-06-0 69.01
13-1490-11-0 181.87
14-0040-01-0 101.66
14-0140-07-0 665.09
15-1850-12-0 16.74
15-2330-05-0 20.49
16-0170-05-0 32.01
16-0205-03-0 23.61
16-1040-20-0 117.88
16-1070-03-0 127.57
16-1835-12-0 32.71
17-0862-14-0 87.91
17-1720-02-0 216.22
17-2370-04-0 447.77
18-1550-00-0 25.76
19-0740-06-0 322.47
19-3020-02-0 26.11
24-0220-01-0 147.86
24-0510-01-0 232.56
TOTAL $6,757.86
RESOLUTION 2023-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE NEDERLAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
WHEREAS,the present and prospective right to gainful employment and general welfare
of the people of Nederland require as a public purpose the promotion and development of new and
expanded business enterprises;and
WHEREAS, the existence, development, and expansion of business, commerce, and
industry are essential to the economic growth of Nederland and to the full employments,welfare,
and prosperity of its citizens;and
WHEREAS, the means and measures authorized by the Texas Legislature and the
assistance provided in the one-quarter (1/4) of one percent (1%) sales tax for economic
development are in the public interest and serve a public purpose in promoting the welfare of the
citizens of the City economically by the securing and retaining of business enterprises and the
resulting maintenance of a higher level of employment,economic activity,and stability;and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Nederland provided for the creation of the
Nederland Economic Development Corporation by popular vote in a duly authorized election to
serve the public purposes herein described;and
WHEREAS, the Nederland Economic Development Corporation is authorized and
empowered under applicable state law,its charter, bylaws and by board approval,to aid in the
development of business enterprises by offering incentives to prospective new and expanding
businesses.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
THAT the action of the Board of Directors of the Nederland Economic Development
Corporation("Board")relating to project costs associated with PHO-09 in an aggregate maximum
amount of not more than Thirty Thousand dollars($30,000.00),in accordance with the terms and
conditions as prescribed by the Board,is hereby ratified.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON TNF FIRST READING BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this 13th day of November ,2023 at which
meeting a quorum was present and voting.
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Don Albanese,Mayor
City of Nederland,Texas
ATTEST:
Joni ,derwoo dCity Clerk
City of Nederland,Texas �,•O``"F11NEp; "'��•,,,,
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: 'ti i(�� <�• '
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Chris Leavins,City Attorney s /ji `
City of Nederland,Texas °•% OF�3EFc ``
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE SECOND READING BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THF CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this `day of be /r _,2023 at
which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
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Don Albanese,Mayor
City of Nederland,Texas
ATTEST:
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Joni U.s erwood,City Clerk
City of Nederland,Texas `JOF'MPe, %,
APPROVED AS TO ORM AND LEGALITY: ' <70
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Chris Leav ,City Attorney °'% OFJ'E \
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