HomeMy WebLinkAbout(04) MAY 31, 2016 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — May 31, 2016_
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Hamilton 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, May 31,
2016 at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Raymond Scott, Jr.;
Councilmembers Tiffany Hamilton, Morris Albright, III., Keith Richard, Willie "Bae"
Lewis, Jr., Osman Swati, Charlotte M. Moses and Kaprina Frank; 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:
June 2016 as "National Men's Health Month"
May 2016, as "Motor Cycle Awareness Month"
June 4, 2016 as "Summer Reading Kick-off Day"
III. ITEM REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
P.O. No. 6555 — An Ordinance Authorizing A One Time
Suspension Of The Rules Pursuant To Robert's Rules Of Order, As
It Pertains To Section 2-73(d) Of The Code Of Ordinances,
Limiting The Number Of Speakers, To Allow Additional Speakers
At The May 31, 2016 City Council Meeting (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6555 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6555:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "No"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6555 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-36.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-36 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-36
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A ONE TIME
SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PURSUANT TO
ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER, AS IT PERTAINS
TO SECTION 2-73(D) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, LIMITING THE NUMBER OF
SPEAKERS, TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS
AT THE MAY 31, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS)
IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Dr. Levy Barnes Regarding Q. Production LLC & GTQ Car
Shows
Dr. Levy Barnes, 3741 Avalon Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(2) Christopher Schell Regarding Non-Smoking Ordinance
Private Club Exemption
Christopher Schell, 6331 Plaza, Groves, Texas, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(3) Jeffrey P. Childs Regarding Exemption For Businesses From
Smoking Ban
Jeffery Childs, 8585 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(4) Paula Watts Regarding Smoking Ban (Private Clubs)
Amendment To Ordinance
Paula Watts, 5520 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City Council
to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(5) Christopher Bates, Constable Pct. 2 Regarding Smoking
Ordinance / City Empowerment
Christopher Bates, 4548 77th Street, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(6) Christopher Miller Regarding Amendment Of Smoking Ban
Not present.
(7) Ronnie Harrington Regarding No Smoking
Ronnie Harrington, 4438 Tulane Street, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(8) Claudia Burkett Regarding Being Able To Smoke In Private
Club
Claudia Burkett, 3152 Harding Drive, Port Neches, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(9) Dewey Vaughn Regarding Smoking Ban, Membership Of
Club & Losses
Dewey Vaughn, 109 Sparrow Way, Beaumont, Texas appeared before the City Council
to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(10) Holly Wilson Regarding Smoking Ban
Holy Wilson, 5927 David Street, Groves, Texas appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
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(11) Dan W. Hardin Regarding Smoking Ban
Dan Hardin, 2663 61st Street, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(12) Annette Smith Regarding Smoking Ban
Annette Smith, 8601 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City Council
to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(13) Belle Jones Regarding Smoking Ban
Belle Jones, 1640 Carolina, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(14) Mac Pan Regarding Allowing Smoking In Private Club
Mac Pan, 8110 Honeywood Trail, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(15) Johnathan Williams Regarding Allowing Smoking In Private
Clubs
Not present.
(16) Gary Dodge Regarding Allowing Smoking In Private Clubs
Gary Dodge, 665 Middleton, Bridge City, Texas appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened their meeting at
7:39 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Scott;
Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard, Lewis, Moses and Frank; City Manager
McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief
Dunlap.
(17) Marion Sizemore Regarding Allowing Smoking In Private
Clubs
Marion Sizemore, 1906 Yorkshire Circle, Beaumont, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(18) Steve Maples Regarding Allowing Smoking In Private Clubs
Steve Maples, 4213 Lake Arthur Drive, Port Arthur, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(19) Sandra Melo Regarding Allowing Smoking In Private Clubs
Not Present.
(20) Erin Royer Regarding Smoking Ban
Erin Royer, 6116 Capital, Groves, Texas appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(21) Bonnie Boudreaux Regarding Smoking Ban
Bonnie Boudreaux, 711 Ridgewood, Port Neches, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(22) Nicole Reiley Regarding Smoking Ban
No present.
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(23) Haley Janecka Regarding Smoking Ban
Not present.
B. Presentations
(1) Bria Maczeal, Jerry Saavedra, Sam Waylan, And AJ Turner,
Jr. Regarding The Smoke Free Air Ordinance (Requested By
Councilmember Hamilton)
Bria Maczeal, Jerry Saavedra and A. J. Turner gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition
(1) Citizen Mary Arnold Wants To Recognize Employee Lloyd
Douglas
Assistant City Manager Dr. Jimmy Johnson appeared before the City Council to
recognize employee Lloyd Douglas for his exemplary service to the citizens of Port
Arthur.
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
IX. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(3) P.R. No. 19405 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member or Members To The Library Board
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19405 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19405:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19405 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-142.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-142 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-142
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE LIBRARY BOARD
(2) P.O. No. 6556 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 39 Of The Code
Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Regulating Smoking In Public
Places (Requested By Councilmember Swati)
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The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6556 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Ordinance No. 6556 be tabled.
Councilmember Albright called for a Point of Order whether or not Councilmember
Hamilton should continue her line of discussion.
The following roll call vote was taken on the Point of Order:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Richard "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
The Point of Order carried.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Ordinance No.
6556:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Richard "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "No"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to table Proposed Ordinance No. 6556 failed.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6556 be amended as follows:
That the exclusions from the smoking ban will only be Private Clubs and
Fraternal Organizations.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No.
6556:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Richard "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "No"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to amended Proposed Ordinance No. 6556 failed.
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The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6556:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6556 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-37.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-37 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-37
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS
TO REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER SWATI)
VII. WORKSHOPS
(1) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Concerning The City Of
Port Arthur Garbage Trucks (Requested By Mayor Prince)
Assistant City Manager Dr. Jimmy Johnson and Public Works Supervisor Jennifer
Edwards appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding garbage
trucks.
(2) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Concerning Code
Enforcement (Requested By Mayor Prince)
Community Development Services Director Ron Burton appeared before the City
Council to answer inquiries regarding Code Enforcement.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank seconded by Councilmember Moses
that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Proposed
Resolutions No. 19381, 19404 and 19398:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
A. Expense Reports
(A1) City Attorney Valecia Tizeno:
Municipal Annexation: Why Cities Need It & How
To Do It Right
Austin, TX
May 11-13, 2016 $1,039.16
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B. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 19321 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And CMM Construction Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For
Repair Of Utility Cuts On Flexible Base Streets On A Unit
Cost Basis, With An Estimated Budgetary Impact Of
$140,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 410-
1253-532.36-00, Utility Operations Water Distribution
Streets, And 410-1256-532.36-00, Utility Operations
Wastewater Conveyance, Streets
Proposed Resolution No. 19231 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-143.
(2) P.R. No. 19373 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Sludge Return Pumps With Control Panels Included For The
Utility Operations Department From Pump & Power
Equipment LLC, Of Houston, Texas, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $37,134.00. Funds Are Available In
Account No. 410-1256-532.92-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19373 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-144.
(4) P.R. No. 19394 — A Resolution Approving And Adopting A
Downtown Revitalization Plan For The City Of Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 19394 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-145.
(5) P.R. No. 19395 — A Resolution Authorizing Repairs To
Equipment No. 1954, D7E Caterpillar Dozer, For The Utility
Operations Landfill Division From Louisiana CAT Of Lake
Charles, Louisiana, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$31,972.90. Utility Operations Landfill Division Vehicle
Maintenance Account No. 403-1274-533.43-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19395 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-146.
(6) P.R. No. 19396 — A Resolution In Support Of The City's
Participation In The Texas Projects For Grant Funding
Under The Direct Component (Bucket 1) Of The Federal
Restore Act Administered By The U.S. Department Of The
Treasury
Proposed Resolution No. 19396 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-147.
(7) P.R. No. 19397 — A Resolution Requesting City Council
Approve The Payment Of Two (2) Invoices For The
Emergency Repairs To A 36" Water Transmission Main On
Savannah Avenue For The Utility Operations Department
To Allco, L.L.C., In The Total Amount Of $87,212.38. Funds
Are Available In Account No. 410-1251-532.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19397 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-148.
(9) P.R. No. 19400 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With Bruce's General
Construction, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual
Contract For Utility Cut Repairs For Concrete Slabs At
Various Locations Throughout The City For The Water And
Sanitary Sewer Department, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $90,000.00. Funding Available In Utility Streets
Program Account Number 401-1253-532.86-00
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Proposed Resolution No. 19400 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-149.
(10) P.R. No. 19401 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 19401 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-150.
(11) P.R. No. 19402 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City And
Imani Quality Concepts, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, For Site
Preparation And Reconstruction Of Two (2) Homes In The
Amount Of $219,716.46, Which Includes A $5,000.00
Contingency. Account Number 108-2141-626.59-00,
Project #HE1402 & #HE1502 And 105-1431-552.59-00
Project #C41115
Proposed Resolution No. 19402 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-151.
(12) P.R. No. 19403 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The 24" Waterline From 19th Street To The
Sabine Neches Canal Project, And Authorizing The City
Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf
Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of Final
Payment To AlIco, L.L.C. Of Beaumont, Texas, In The
Amount Of $169,577.63. Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00,
Project No. WSI003
Proposed Resolution No. 19403 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-152.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(3) P.R. No. 19381 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Deeds Of Trust And Loan
Agreements Between The City And Four (4) Homeowners
That Are Certified To Participate In
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19381 be adopted.
Councilmember Lewis filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and did
not participate in the discussion or action regarding Proposed Resolution No. 19381.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19381:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19381 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-153.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-153 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-153
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEEDS OF TRUST
AND LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY
AND FOUR (4) HOMEOWNERS THAT ARE
CERTIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN
(8) P.R. No. 19398 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light
Commercial For Approximately 0.5625 Acre Of Land
Consisting Of Lot 4, Block 3, Range "G", Port Arthur Land
Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19398 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19398:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19398 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-154.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-154 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-154
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE
FROM TWO FAMILY TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL
FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.5625 ACRE OF LAND
CONSISTING OF LOT 4, BLOCK 3, RANGE "G",
PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS
(13) P.R. No. 19404 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With E. Sullivan Advertising Of Port
Neches, Texas, To Create A New City Logo, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $6,950.00; Funds Are Available In The
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Account
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19404 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19404:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
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Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19404 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-155.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-155 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-155
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
E. SULLIVAN ADVERTISING OF PORT NECHES,
TEXAS, TO CREATE A NEW CITY LOGO, WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$6,950.00; FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUND ACCOUNT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19384 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee, For The Development At 3501 12th Street
(Edison Square) And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign
The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Richard filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and
did not participate in any discussion or action regarding Proposed Resolution No. 19384.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19384 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19384:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19384 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-156.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-156 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-156
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION,
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE AND RELEASE,
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE,
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AT 3501 12TH STREET
(EDISON SQUARE) AND AUTHORIZING THE
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CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank to extend the regular meeting until 12:20 a.m.
(2) P.R. No. 19399 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The Sabine Neches Waterway Direct Pipe
Project To Serve The City Of Port Arthur And Authorizing
The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On
Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of
Final Payment In The Amount Of $820,741.40 To Strike,
LLC; Project No. WSI004, Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19399 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19399 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
19399:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19399 was tabled.
(4) P.R. No. 19407 — A Resolution For City Council
Consideration Of A Permit Application Submitted By Circus
Alegria And For Consideration Of Whether To Hold A Public
Hearing Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3, Division 2, Of
The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Swati and seconded by Councilmember Frank
that Proposed Resolution No. 19407 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19407:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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Proposed Resolution No. 19407 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-157.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-157 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-157
A RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A PERMIT APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY CIRCUS ALEGRIA AND FOR
CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 22,
ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 2, OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6541 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110
(Utilities), Sections 110-61, 110-66, 110-70, 110-91, 110-
92, 110-94, 110-95, 110-98, 110-99, 110-252 And 110-254
Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It
Pertains To Rates, Billing And Collection Procedures For
Residential And Commercial Customers, And Providing For
Publication
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Ordinance No. 6541 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6541:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6541 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-38
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-38 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-38
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110
(UTILITIES), SECTIONS 110-61, 110-66, 110-
70, 110-91, 110-92, 110-94, 110-95, 110-98,
110-99, 110-252 AND 110-254 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, AS IT PERTAINS TO RATES, BILLING
AND COLLECTION PROCEDURES FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS,
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Swati seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 12:12 a.m.
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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.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD
APPROVED
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