June 28, 2021 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NE15ERLANU
4:30 P.m. June 28, 2021.
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Albanese at the Nederland City
Office Building, 207 N. Y2t" Street, Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum.
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2. INVOCATION ANO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation and pledge of allegiance were led by Emmett Hollier, Mayor Pro Tem.
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 Neal and seconded by Councilmember Austin
to approve the Consent Agenda Items a-c as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hoilier, and Root.
Noes: None.
a. Minutes - June 14, 2021 regular meeting
b. May 2021 Departmental Reports
c. Tax Assessor Collection Report - May 2021
5_ EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 4:33 p.m. by Mayor Albanese for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.0437 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
G. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at E.:32 p.m. by Mayor Albanese. He announced
the Executive Session was held for informational purposes only and no action is
necessary.
Minutes Continued, dune 28, 2021
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Appointments:
i. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hollier to reappoint Paul Hussey to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of
Appeals. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
ii. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember
Root to reappoint Jerry McNeill to the Civil Service Commission. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
iii. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hollier and seconded by Councilmember
Neal to reappoint Steve Gentile, Ron Minaldi, and Boyd Meier to the Construction
Appeals Board. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
b. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to approve a work authorization with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for the 2021
Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation (hot mix overlay) project. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hollier to approve Change Order No. 1 - Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements Phase 1 project in the amount of $35,592.00. MOTION CARIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
d. Chris Duque, City Manager, said the City will hold its 10th Annual Fireworks
Extravaganza on Sunday, July 4th at Doornbos Park.
Angela Fanette, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated the pool will be open from
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., there will be 5 vendors, and fireworks will begin at 9:15
p.m.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 6:42 p.m. by Mayor Albanese for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.074 - Discuss Personnel Appointments: City Clerk, Director of Finance, Police
Chief, City Attorney, and City Judge; and Annual Evaluation for City Manager,
Christopher Duque.
Minutes Continued, June 28, 2021
6. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:15 p.m. by Mayor Albanese. He announced
the Executive Session for consultation with City Attorney was not needed.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hollier and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to authorize the following appointments: Gay Ferguson, City Clerk; Cheryl
Dowden, Director of Finance; Gary Porter, Police Chief; Jesse Branick, City Attorney,
and Larry Dowden, City Judge. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
b. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to increase compensation for Mr. Branick and Judge Dowden by 2% for a cost
of living adjustment beginning July 1, 2021. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hollier
to approve an employment agreement between the City of Nederland and City
Manager, Christopher Duque. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
8. COMMUNICATION
City Manager's Report:
a. Miscellaneous:
• City Offices will be closed Monday in observance of 4th of July. Garbage
will run one day behind schedule.
• Next Regular Council meeting will be July 26th due to Election.
• Special Work Session will be July 7th at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
• Early Voting will begin July 7th at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Albanese and seconded
by Councilmember Neal to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Hollier, and Root.
Noes: None.
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COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
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Don Albanese Mayor V
Talmadge Austin Council Member-Ward I V
Billy Neal Council Member-Ward II Vz
Emmett Hollier Council Member-Ward III v
Sylvia Root Council Member-Ward IV
Chris Duque City Manager
Gay Ferguson City Clerk
Jesse Branick City Attorney V
Cheryl Dowden Director of Finance V
Gary Porter Police Chief V
Terry Morton Fire Chief V
Robert Woods Director of Public Works V
George Wheeler Building Official
Victoria Klehn Librarian
Holly Guidry Human Resources Director 7
Joni Underwood Executive Secretary V
Angela Fanette Parks Director V
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ALLISON NATHAN GETZ )' - '\� TERRY WUENSCHEL
TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR * CHIEF DEPUTY
TEXA ,
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
I, Allison Nathan Getz, 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 $101,577.10, represents all taxes collected for CITY OF NEDERLAND
during the month of May 2021.
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Allison Nathan Getz, P.C.C.
JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE•P.O.BOX 2112•BEAUMONT,TEXAS 77704-2112
PHONE: (409)835-8516 • FAX: (409)835-8589