HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) APRIL 5, 2016 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — April 5, 2016
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Swati gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April, 5,
2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Kaprina Frank; Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Morris Albright, III., Stephen A. Mosely, Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr.,
Osman Swati and Charlotte M. Moses; City Manager Brian McDougal, City Secretary
Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police
Mark Blanton.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations
April 2016 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month"
April 2016 as "National Crime Victim Awareness Month"
April 2016 as "Fair Housing Month"
April 15 - 17, 2016 as "Global Youth Service Dates"
April 2016 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month"
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Frederick M. Williams Regarding, "Extending An Olive
Branch From The Community To The City Regarding
Untapped Resources And Manpower".
Frederick Williams, 5149 E. 10th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(2) Alicia Marshall Regarding 61st Street, Canal Street, And
Hazel Street Water Sewer Repairs
Not present.
(3) Shawn Skinner Regarding Opposition Of
Slaughterhouse/Meat Processing Facility In The Industrial
Park
Shawn Skinner, 6701 Jade Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(4) Darrell Hulin Regarding Opposition Of
Slaughterhouse/Meat Processing Facility In The Industrial
Park
Darrell Hulin, 7696 Patterson Road, Beaumont, Texas, appeared before the City Council
to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations - None
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM
(1) To Consider And Receive Input And Public Comment As To
Whether Or Not To Pass An Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking
In Public Places Within The Boundaries Of The City Of Port
Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m.
The following representatives appeared before the City Council to give a presentation
regarding the proposed smoking ban:
Port Arthur Health Department Assistant Director Latoshia Mayon
Medical Center of Southeast Texas Cardio Pulmonary Rehab Medical Coordinator Paul
Guidry, 5520 Terrace Avenue,
Texas Nurses Association President Greg Freeze, 216 N. 31st Street, Nederland, Texas
Smoke-Free Port Arthur Coalition Chair Precinct 2 Constable Christopher Bates, 4548
77th Street
American Cancer Society Representative Blake Windom, 2500 Fondren, Houston, Texas
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
The following citizens appeared before the City Council in favor of the proposed
Smoking Ban:
Gloria Kline, 2516 Memphis Avenue, Nederland, Texas
Rod Carrol, 2681 S. Pine Island Road, Beaumont, Texas
American Heart Association Representative Jerry Savaidra, San Antonio, Texas
Rachel Scott, 3195 25th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Christina Morris, 742 Idle Wood Street, Bridge City, Texas
Denise Sanders Boutte, 1923 Freeman Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas
Lillie Belton, 5129 7th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Jerrod Phillips, Port Arthur, Texas
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Frank, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank seconded by Councilmember Hamilton
that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Proposed
Resolutions No. 19143 and 19344:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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A. Expense Reports
(A1) Mayor Deloris Prince:
The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
Meeting
Beaumont, TX
March 16, 2016 $26.35
(A2) Councilmember Raymond Scott:
The National League Of Cities Conference
Washington, D.C.
March 4 — 9, 2016
$2,585.80
(A3) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton:
The National League Of Cities Conference
Washington, D.C.
March 4 — 9, 2016
$3,213.87
(A4) Councilmember Stephen Mosely:
The National League Of Cities Conference
Washington, D.C.
March 4 — 9, 2016
$100.00
(A5) Councilmember Willie Lewis:
The National League Of Cities Conference
Washington, D.C.
March 4 — 9, 2016
$3,103.75
(A6) Councilmember Charlotte Moses:
The National League Of Cities Conference
Washington, D.C.
March 4 — 9, 2016
$3,426.24
B. Resolutions — Consent
(2) P.R. No. 19196 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $64,882.35 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To Fire Ladder
Truck #1590
Proposed Resolution No. 19196 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-092.
(3) P.R. No. 19197 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Commercial Windstorm Coverage, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $259,717.51 Per Annum. Proposed
Funding By: General Liability Insurance Fund: No. 612-
1702-581.52-00 $259,717.51
Proposed Resolution No. 19197 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-093.
(4) P.R. No. 19199 — A Resolution Authorizing The Approval Of
An Emergency Repair Of Fire Department Vehicle Ladder 1
(1590) To Siddons Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur,
Texas, In An Amount Estimated To Be $66,382.35, Payable
By Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) Less The City's Deductible In The Amount Of
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$2,500.00. Funding Available In Account Number 001-
1121-522.43.00
Proposed Resolution No. 19199 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-094.
(5) P.R. No. 19212 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Reject The Bids (Bid No. P16-003) For
Asbestos Abatement And/Or Demolition Of Six (6)
Dangerous Commercial Structures; And Authorizing The
Solicitation Of New Bids, To Be Charged To Account No.
001-1052-517.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19212 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-095.
(6) P.R. No. 19216 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Zoning Change From Single Family And
Multiple Family To Light Commercial For Approximately
22.57 Acres Of Land Out Of The W. Kyle Survey, A-414, City
Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 19216 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-096.
(7) P.R. No. 19319 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase
Of A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Truck
From Caldwell Country Chevrolet Of Caldwell, Texas,
Through The Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program,
For The Fire Department In The Amount Of $42,915.00;
Funding Available In Account Number 625-1801-522.93-
00
Proposed Resolution No. 19319 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-097.
(8) P.R. No. 19339 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Reject The Bids (Bid No. P16-002) For The
Mowing Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Developed
And Vacant Lots In The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 19339 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-098.
(9) P.R. No. 19343 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With Agape Cleaning
Enterprises, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, For Janitorial Services
For City Hall And City Hall Annex, With An Annual Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $62,482.20. Funding Available In
Public Works — City Hall Account No. 001-1206-531.32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19343 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-099.
(11) P.R. No. 19345 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 2017 Freightliner Chassis From Houston Freightliner,
Inc., Of Houston, Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT 06-
14, For The Public Works Department Drainage Division In
The Amount Of $71,132.00. Funding Available In Account
Number 625-1801-515.93-00, Project Number FH1601
Proposed Resolution No. 19345 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-100.
(12) P.R. No. 19346 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
12M3 Motor Grader From Mustang Cat Of Beaumont,
Texas, Under The Buyboard Contract No. 424-13, For The
Public Works Department Streets Division In The Amount
Of $259,800.00. Funding Available In Account Number
625-1801-531.93-00, Project Number FH1601
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Proposed Resolution No. 19346 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-101.
(13) P.R. No. 19347 — A Resolution Designating Areas Of The
City Of Port Arthur As Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
#7 And #8 Pursuant To The Texas Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Act (Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 378), Providing Tax Incentives, Adopting Tax
Abatement Guidelines And Criteria, And Designating A
Liaison To Act On All Matters Pertaining To The
Empowerment Zone
Proposed Resolution No. 19347 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-102.
(14) P.R. No. 19348 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 19348 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-103.
(15) P.R. No. 19349 — A Resolution Requesting Ratification Of
Emergency Repairs To A 24" Sewer Force Main At The
North Lift Station, Located At 6439 North Twin City
Highway, By ALLCO LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $150,000.00. Funds
Available In Account No. 410-1251-532.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19349 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-104.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19143 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make Application To The U.S. Department Of
Housing And Urban Development For A Community
Development Block Grant For An Amount Of $1,018,036.00,
And A Grant In The Amount Of $204,536.00 In Home
Funds, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The
City Of Port Arthur's 2016 Consolidated Annual Plan. The
Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U.S.
Department Of Housing And Urban Development
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19143 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19143:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton 'Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19143 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-105.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-105 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-105
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Make Application To The U.S. Department Of
Housing And Urban Development For A
Community Development Block Grant For An
Amount Of $1,018,036.00, And A Grant In The
Amount Of $204,536.00 In Home Funds, And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The
City Of Port Arthur's 2016 Consolidated Annual
Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted
To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban
Development
(10) P.R. No. 19344 — A Resolution Authorizing A Two (2) Year
Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Acadian Ambulance Service, For The Premises Located At
3400 Memorial Boulevard
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19344 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
19344 from the agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19344 was removed from the agenda.
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19243 — A Resolution Approving Covenants And
Restrictions For The Jade Avenue Business Park Of The City
Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses
that Proposed Resolution No. 19243 be adopted.
Community and Services Development Director Ron Burton appeared before the City
Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned covenants.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19243 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
19243:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
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Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19243 was tabled.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 7:05 p.m. and reconvened their meeting at
7:21 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Frank;
Councilmembers Hamilton, Lewis and Moses; City Manager McDougal; City Secretary
Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
(2) P.R. No. 19329 — A Resolution Approving The 2016
Community Development Block Grant Allocations In
The Amount Of $1,018,036.00 For The City Of Port
Arthur
Mayor Prince filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and did not
participate in the discussion or action regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Mayor Pro Tem Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmembers Scott, Albright, Mosely and Swati joined the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19329 be adopted.
Councilmember Albright made the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 19329 by
decreasing the allocation to Catholic Charities by $5,000.00 and allocating $5,000.00 to
the Gift of Life.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Swati to approve the above-mentioned amendment.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
19329:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
The amendment was adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19329 as amended:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19329 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
16-106.
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The caption of Resolution No. 16-106 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-106
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ALLOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,018,036.00 FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Mayor Prince returned to chair the remainder of the meeting.
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6525 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 98
Subdivisions Article IV Required Improvements Section 98-
251 General Requirements As To Adopt The Texas
Department Of Transportation Standard Specifications For
Construction And Maintenance Of Highways, Streets, And
Bridges — November 2014 Edition For Construction Of The
City's Public Works Infrastructure; Providing Certain
Amendments Thereto, Repealing Part Of Ordinance In
Conflict Therewith
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6525 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6525:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6525 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-24.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-24 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98
SUBDIVISIONS ARTICLE IV REQUIRED
IMPROVEMENTS SECTION 98-251 GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS AS TO ADOPT THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES —
NOVEMBER 2014 EDITION FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY'S PUBLIC
WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE; PROVIDING
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO, REPEALING
PART OF ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH
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(2) P.O. No. 6533 — An Ordinance Enacting A New Chapter 39
Of The Code Of Ordinances Regulating Smoking In Public
Places; Creating Offenses; Providing Penalties And
Severability (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton,
Mayor Pro Tern Frank, And Councilmember Moses)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6533 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6533:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6533 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-25.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-25 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-25
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 39
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING
SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES; CREATING
OFFENSES; PROVIDING PENALTIES AND
SEVERABILITY (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON, MAYOR PRO
TEM FRANK, AND COUNCILMEMBER MOSES)
(3) P.O. No. 6536 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of
Surplus Furniture/Minor Equipment, Vehicles, Equipment,
Or Heavy Equipment By A Public Online Auction Through
Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank
that Proposed Ordinance No. 6536 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6536:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6536 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-26.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-26 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16-26
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
SURPLUS FURNITURE/MINOR EQUIPMENT,
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, OR HEAVY
EQUIPMENT BY A PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION
THROUGH RENE BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC.
(4) P.O. No. 6542 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 16-
12 For Purpose Of Cancelling The Conduct Of A Joint
Election With The Sabine Pass Independent School District;
Providing For The Conduct Of The May 7, 2016 General
Election For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor, In The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas; Providing For A Joint Election With
The Port Arthur Independent School District, The Port Of
Port Arthur Navigation District, And The Sabine Pass Port
Authority; And Providing For A Special Election To Submit
Propositions In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas
Election Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The
Election Notice
Una Ordenanza Que Emenda La Ordenanza No. 16-12 Con
Fines De Cancelacion De La Realizacion De Una Eleccion
Conjunta Con El Distrito Escolar Independiente De Sabine
Pass; Que Preve La Realizacion De La Eleccion General El 7
De Mayo, 2016 Con El Fin De Elegir A Un Alcalde, En La
Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas; Que Preve Una Eleccion
Conjunta Con El Distrito Escolar Independiente De Port
Arthur, El Puerto De Port Arthur Distrito De Navegacion, Y
La Autoridad Portuaria De Sabine Pass; Y Se Establece Una
Eleccion Especial Para Someter Propuestas De Acuerdo Al
Capitulo 271 Del Codigo De Elecciones De Texas, Y Se
Dispone La Publicacion De La Notificacion De La Eleccion
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned
Proposed Ordinance.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6542 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6542:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6542 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-27.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-27 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-27
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16-12 FOR
PURPOSE OF CANCELLING THE CONDUCT OF A JOINT
ELECTION WITH THE SABINE PASS INDEPENDENT
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SCHOOL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT
OF THE MAY 7, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR, IN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A JOINT
ELECTION WITH THE PORT ARTHUR INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE PORT OF PORT ARTHUR
NAVIGATION DISTRICT, AND THE SABINE PASS
PORT AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL
ELECTION TO SUBMIT PROPOSITIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 271 OF THE TEXAS
ELECTION CODE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF THE ELECTION NOTICE
UNA ORDENANZA QUE EMENDA LA ORDENANZA NO.
16-12 CON FINES DE CANCELACION DE LA
REALIZACION DE UNA ELECCION CONJUNTA CON EL
DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE SABINE
PASS; QUE PREVE LA REALIZACION DE LA ELECCION
GENERAL EL 7 DE MAYO, 2016 CON EL FIN DE
ELEGIR A UN ALCALDE, EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS; QUE PREVE UNA ELECCION
CONJUNTA CON EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR
INDEPENDIENTE DE PORT ARTHUR, EL PUERTO DE
PORT ARTHUR DISTRITO DE NAVEGACION, Y LA
AUTORIDAD PORTUARIA DE SABINE PASS; Y SE
ESTABLECE UNA ELECCION ESPECIAL PARA
SOMETER PROPUESTAS DE ACUERDO AL CAPITULO
271 DEL CODIGO DE ELECCIONES DE TEXAS, Y SE
DISPONE LA PUBLICACION DE LA NOTIFICACION DE
LA ELECCION THE CITY MANAGER INTRODUCED THE
ABOVE-MENTIONED PROPOSED ORDINANCE
(5) P.O. No. 6544 — An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas ("City") Approving The Rate Increase Settlement Of
Texas Gas Service Company, Setting Final Rates, Approving
A Rate Case Expense Collection Surcharge, Finding That
The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act, Making
Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject, And
Declaring An Effective Date
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Ordinance No. 6544 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6544:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6544 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-28.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-28 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16-28
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS ("CITY") APPROVING THE
RATE INCREASE SETTLEMENT OF TEXAS GAS
SERVICE COMPANY, SETTING FINAL RATES,
APPROVING A RATE CASE EXPENSE
COLLECTION SURCHARGE, FINDING THAT THE
MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT, MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT,
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(6) P.O. No. 6545 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of
A 2.5' X 114' Portion Of A 7.5' X 114' Utility Easement
Located On Lot 11, Block 31, Lakeside Park Unit 4 [A.K.A.
5408 Prospect Avenue], Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas And Depicted On The Display And Providing The
Effective Date Of This Ordinance (A16-01 — Kathy White)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Swati and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6545 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6545:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6545 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-29.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-29 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-29
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN ABANDONMENT
OF A 2.5' X 114' PORTION OF A 7.5' X 114'
UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 11,
BLOCK 31, LAKESIDE PARK UNIT 4 [A.K.A.
5408 PROSPECT AVENUE], PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS AND DEPICTED ON
THE DISPLAY AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE (A16-01 — KATHY
WHITE)
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tern Frank, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 7:35 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
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MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD April 5, 2016.
APPROVED .
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