HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/2017 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — January 17, 2017
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Moses 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, January
17, 2016 at 8:35 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Scott, Jr.; Councilmembers Tiffany
Hamilton, Morris Albright, III., Keith Richard, 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.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:43 a.m.
Mayor Derrick Freeman was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Harold L. Doucet Sr. Regarding Duties/Responsibilities Of
Councilmembers
Harold Doucet, Sr., 5180 Cambridge Avenue, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(2) Warren A. Field Community Advocate Regarding Considerations
When Governmental/Or City Officials Violated/Or Threaten Citizens
Civil Liberties That Are Protected By The 1st Amendment Of Our
Constitution
Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing To Receive Public Comment As To The
Effects In The Community Of The Curfew Ordinance And As
To Whether The City Should Continue, Modify Or Abolish
The Curfew Ordinance
The Mayor Pro Tem Scott introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m.
Police Chief Patrick Melvin appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of
the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor Pro Tem Scott requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Swati, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:18 a.m.
(2) To Consider A Zoning Change From Heavy Commercial "HC"
To Industrial "I" For Approximately 4.336 Acres Of Land
Consisting Of Tract 1-A-B3, Block 3, Range "I", Sabine
Pass, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor Pro Tern introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:18 a.m.
Senior Planner Paul Brown appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of
the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:35 a.m.
(3) To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue A Major Pipeline
Permit To Northstar Port Arthur, LLC For The Installation
Of A 24" Diesel Pipeline Within The City Limits Of The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:35 a.m.
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez and North Star Industry Representative Chuck
Thompson appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-
mentioned item.
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned pipeline.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:54 a.m.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(1) P.R. No. 19639 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Major Pipeline Permit 16-01 From The City Of Port
Arthur To Northstar Port Arthur, LLC Of The Woodlands,
Texas For The Installation Of A Twenty Four Inch (24")
Diesel Pipeline Within The City Limits Of Port Arthur, Texas
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19639 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-001.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-001 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-001
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT 16-01 FROM THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO NORTHSTAR PORT
ARTHUR, LLC OF THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF A TWENTY FOUR INCH
(24") DIESEL PIPELINE WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
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B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Director Of Utility Operations Antonius
Pegues Regarding Delinquency Plan Update On
Communication Strategy
Public Works Director and Water Utilities Manager Tony Pegues gave the above-
mentioned presentation.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Swati, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 19416, 19539, 19595, 19609, 19624, 19640 and 19643:
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
A. Minutes
December 27, 2016 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions — Consent
(3) P.R. No. 19464 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
16-248 As It Pertains To Updating The Homebuyer's
Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 1742 9th Street,
Port Arthur, Texas Through The City's Homebuyer
Assistance Program In The Amount Of Up To $30,000.00
Proposed Resolution No. 19464 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-002.
(4) P.R. No. 19510 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The Bluebonnet Avenue Improvements
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 In The
Amount Of $61,723.74 And Retainage In The Amount Of
$91,001.26 Totaling $152,725.00; GLO Round 2.2 Program,
Project No. I22BB, Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19510 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-003.
(5) P.R. No. 19525 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The
Amount Not To Exceed $42,372.75 For The TCEQ Annual
Public Health Service Fee For The City Of Port Arthur,
Utility Operations Department Water Purification Division
Account No. 410-1252-532.59-01
Proposed Resolution No. 19525 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-004.
(8) P.R. No. 19608 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Sun Coast Resources, Inc. Of Houston, Texas, For
Dyed, Off-Road Diesel With A Projected Budgetary Impact
Of $73,000.00 Per Year. Funding Is Available In Account
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No. 403-1273-533.24-00, Utility Operations Landfill
Division — Fuel And Lubrication
Proposed Resolution No. 19608 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-005.
(13) P.R. No. 19649 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With
EP HVAC Of Beaumont, Texas, For Air Conditioning And
Heating Maintenance And Repair Contract For City Of Port
Arthur Buildings. Funding Available In Various Building
Maintenance Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 19649 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-006.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19392 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 05 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, Inc. For The
Bluebonnet Avenue Street Improvements Project,
Decreasing The Contract Amount By $386,939.28 To A New
Contract Amount Of $1,820,023.56. GLO Round 2.2
Program, Project No. I22BB, Account No. 145-1201-
532.59-00
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19392 be adopted.
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned change order.
Proposed Resolution No. 19392 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-007.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-007 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-007
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 05 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And AlIco, Inc.
For The Bluebonnet Avenue Street
Improvements Project, Decreasing The Contract
Amount By $386,939.28 To A New Contract
Amount Of $1,820,023.56. GLO Round 2.2
Program, Project No. I22BB, Account No. 145-
1201-532.59-00
(6) P.R. No. 19539 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order Nos. 1 Through 6 To The
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And N&T
Construction, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For Improvements
To The Pavilion And Peoples Park, Which Increases The
Contract Amount By $10,537.53, To A New Contract Total
Of $844,687.53, And Increases The Time To A New
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Completion Date Of April 30, 2017. Funding Is Available In
The Contingency Fund
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19539 be adopted.
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Smith and Don LaBiche appeared before the City
Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned change orders.
Proposed Resolution No. 19539 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-008.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-008 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NOS. 1
THROUGH 6 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND N&T
CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PAVILION AND
PEOPLES PARK, WHICH INCREASES THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $10,537.53, TO A NEW
CONTRACT TOTAL OF $844,687.53, AND
INCREASES THE TIME TO A NEW COMPLETION
DATE OF APRIL 30, 2017. FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN THE CONTINGENCY FUND
(7) P.R. No. 19595 — A Resolution As It Pertains To The Permit
Application Of Port Arthur Recycling LLC, DBA Scrap Works
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Morris Albright, III filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary
and did not participate in any discussion or action regarding the above-mentioned
Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19595 be adopted.
Armando Gutierrez appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above-mentioned change order.
Proposed Resolution No. 19595 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-009.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Richard, Lewis, Swati,
Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-009 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-009
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE
PERMIT APPLICATION OF PORT ARTHUR
RECYCLING LLC, DBA SCRAP WORKS
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(9) P.R. No. 19609 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Three (3) Suspended Cantilever Shade Structures And
Three (3) Sets Of Aluminum Bleachers For County Park Also
Known As Little League Field Located On Ray Avenue In
The Port Acres Area From The Playground, Shade And
Surfacing Depot, LLC Of Keller, Texas Through Tips
Purchasing Coop Pricing In The Amount Of $52,277.00.
[Account No 001-1207-531.92-00]
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19609 be adopted.
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Smith appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned change order.
Proposed Resolution No. 19609 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-010.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-007 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF THREE (3) SUSPENDED CANTILEVER SHADE
STRUCTURES AND THREE (3) SETS OF
ALUMINUM BLEACHERS FOR COUNTY PARK
ALSO KNOWN AS LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD
LOCATED ON RAY AVENUE IN THE PORT ACRES
AREA FROM THE PLAYGROUND, SHADE AND
SURFACING DEPOT, LLC OF KELLER, TEXAS
THROUGH TIPS PURCHASING COOP PRICING
IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,277.00. [ACCOUNT NO
001-1207-531.92-00]
(10) P.R. No. 19624 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Entering Into A Standard Form Of Agreement With SETEX
Construction Corporation For The 3rd Floor Finish-Out Of
The Building At 501 Procter Street At A Cost Not To Exceed
$250,000; Funds Available In EDC Account
#120.1429.582.59-01
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19624 be adopted.
EDC Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned agreement.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Swati
Proposed Resolution No. 19624 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
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(11) P.R. No. 19640 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Double W. Service, L.L.C. Of Meridian, Texas For
Repairing/Refurbishing Commercial Refuse Containers On
A Unit Cost Basis, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$50,000.00 Funding Is Available In Account No. 403-1273-
533.59-00, Utility Operations Solid Waste Container
Service Division — Other Contractual Service
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19392 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager Jimmy Jonson appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 19640 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-011.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Richard, Lewis,
Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-011 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A ONE YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND DOUBLE W. SERVICE,
L.L.C. OF MERIDIAN, TEXAS FOR
REPAIRING/REFURBISHING COMMERCIAL
REFUSE CONTAINERS ON A UNIT COST BASIS,
WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$50,000.00 FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NO. 403-1273-533.59-00, UTILITY
OPERATIONS SOLID WASTE CONTAINER
SERVICE DIVISION — OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICE
(12) P.R. No. 19643 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Arceneaux, Wilson And Cole LLC For
Professional Services For Paving Design Of Bluebonnet
Avenue Improvements Project (Phase II) From Gulfway
(SH 87) To Woodworth Blvd., With A Projected Budgetary
Amount Of $63,500.00 Funding Available In City Streets
Account No. 001-1203-531.86-00
The Mayor Pro Tem Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19643 be adopted.
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez and AWC Representative Joe Wilson appeared
before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 19643 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-012.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-012 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ARCENEAUX,
WILSON AND COLE LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR PAVING DESIGN OF
BLUEBONNET AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (PHASE II) FROM GULFWAY (SH 87)
TO WOODWORTH BLVD., WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $63,500.00 FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN CITY STREETS ACCOUNT NO.
001-1203-531.86-00
A. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 19647 — A Resolution In Support Of TEX-21
Initiatives: A New Opportunity For Texas (Requested By
Mayor Freeman)
The Mayor Pro Tern Scott introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19647 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-013.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-013 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-013
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TEX-21
INITIATIVES: A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR
TEXAS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR FREEMAN)
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6604 — An Ordinance Updating The Number Of
Authorized Police Officer Positions In The Police
Department
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6604 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-01.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 17-01 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17-01
AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS IN
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6604 was reconsidered.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6604 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-01.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
(2) P. O. No. 6605 — An Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No.
16-75 In Its Entirety As It Pertains To Amending Chapter
110 (Utilities), Sections 110-97, 110-98 And 110-99 Of The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It
Pertains To Procedures For Adjustment Of Water Bills For
Residential And Commercial Customers (Requested By
Councilmember Hamilton)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Ordinance No. 6605 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Moses
Proposed Ordinance No. 6605 was removed.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
(3) P.O. No. 6607 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port
Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy
Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas,
Inc. At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas And The
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In 2017
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6607 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-02.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 17-02 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY
SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS
CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AT THE
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS AND
THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY
COMMISSION IN 2017
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(4) P. O. No. 6608 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
October 1, 2016 And Ending September 30, 2017 By
$150,900.00 For The Transit Fund
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. 6608 be adopted.
Finance Director Jerry Dale appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned budget amendment.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6608 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-03.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 17-03 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17-03
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 BY
$150,900.00 FOR THE TRANSIT FUND
(5) P. O. No. 6609 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Retirement
Of Police Canine "Niko" And Transferring The Canine To
The Personal Care Of Sergeant Kris Boneau
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6609 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-04.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 17-04 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17-04
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
RETIREMENT OF POLICE CANINE "NIKO" AND
TRANSFERRING THE CANINE TO THE
PERSONAL CARE OF SERGEANT KRIS BONEAU
VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District Of
Jefferson County, Texas
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
of The Land located at 3457 57th Street
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(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
of The Land located off Highway 365
(4) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Seahawk Landing, LLC)
(5) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Industrial District Agreements)
(6) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties
And Responsibilities Of The City Manager
The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:31 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 3:40 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Swati, Moses and Frank; City Manager McDougal; City Secretary
Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION:
Councilmember Swati read the following motion into the record:
A Motion To Authorize A Payment In The Amount Of $53,000.00
To The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District With Regard To A
Water Pipeline Easement Located On 0.274 Acre Of Land, More
Or Less, Situated In The Isaiah Bray Survey, Abstract No. 401,
Jefferson County, Texas
Upon the motion of Councilmember Swati, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swati, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 19416 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Simco Enterprises,
LTD., Of Groves, Texas, For The Construction Of A Parking
Pad And Drainage System For The New Transit
Administration Building, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $150,900.00; Funding Available Through The
TXDOT Project Grant Agreement Section 5339 Federal Bus
And Bus Facilities Program
Mayor Pro Tem Scott introduced the above-mentioned Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19416 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-014.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard,
Lewis, Swat, Moses and Kaprina.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-014 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
SIMCO ENTERPRISES, LTD., OF GROVES,
TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PARKING PAD AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR
THE NEW TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING, WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY
IMPACT OF $150,900.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE
THROUGH THE TXDOT PROJECT GRANT
AGREEMENT SECTION 5339 FEDERAL BUS AND
BUS FACILITIES PROGRAM
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 3:41 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.
MAYOR DERRICK FREEMAN
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD January 17, 2017.
APPROVED .
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