HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/2017 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — February 28, 2017
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, February
28, 2017 at 5:51 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Scott, Jr.; 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.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Alicia Gayle Marshall Regarding The Babe Didrikson
Zaharias Memorial Golf Course
Alicia Marshall, 2913 58th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(2) Deborah Welch, Glenn Lee, & Mary Owens Regarding The
2017 Southeast Texas Springfest
Deborah Welch, Glenn Lee and Mary Owens appeared before the City Council to discuss
the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Texas Municipal League Regarding
Personal Liability Insurance On Each Councilmember
(Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
The above-mentioned presentation was postponed.
C. Employee Recognition
(1) Dwight Fobbs, President Of The Port Arthur American Little
League, Inc. (Requested By Councilmember Moses and
Hamilton)
Dwight Fobbs was recognized for his many years of dedication and service to the youth
of the City of Port Arthur.
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
IL PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations
February 28, 2017 as "Elandon Roberts Day"
The City Council recessed their meeting at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened their meeting at
6:44 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott;
Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati and Frank; City Manager
McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief
Melvin.
Mayor Pro Tern Scott and Councilmember Moses joined the Regular Meeting
during session.
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 Item Al, Proposed Resolutions No. 19615, 19664, 19672, 19679, 19682 and
19687:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Expense Report
(A2) City Secretary Sherri Bellard:
Texas Municipal Clerks Conference
Frisco, TX
January 10 — 13, 2017 $1,414.11
B. Resolutions — Consent
(2) P.R. No. 19646 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
1200 Automated Carts From The State Of Texas Smart Buy
Contract Through Toter Of Statesville, North Carolina, For
The Utility Operations Solid Waste Residential Garbage
Division, In The Amount Of $75,852.00; Funds Are
Available In The Utility Operations Solid Waste Residential
Garbage Division Equipment Account No. 403-1272-
533.25-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19646 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-041.
(4) P.R. No. 19670 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An One Year Maintenance
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And AT&T
Global Services, For The City Of Port Arthur's Telephone
System In The Total Amount Of $36,531.67. Funding
Available In The Following Accounts: Public Works Utilities
Communications Administration 001-1201-531.61-03
(11%), Electrical 001-1205-531.61-03 (5.5%), City Hall
001-1206-531.61-03 (29%); Police Department Utilities
Communications 001-1101-521.61-03 (20%), Fire
Department Utilities Communications 001-1121-522.61-03
(23.5%), And Health Department Utilities Communications
001-1301-541.61-03 (11%)
Proposed Resolution No. 19670 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-042.
(6) P.R. No. 19677 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Second Year Renewal For Janitorial Services
At 501 Procter With Southeast Texas Building Services Of
Nederland, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$30,000.00; EDC Building Account No. 120-1429-582.82-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19677 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-043.
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(8) P.R. No. 19680 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With GT Distributors,
Inc., Of Austin, Texas, Under A Buyboard Contract, For The
Purchase Of Uniforms For The Fire Department, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $49,993.50; Funding
Available In Fire Department Account No. 001-1121-
522.26-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19680 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-044.
(10) P.R. No. 19683 — A Resolution Authorizing The Award Of
Bid And The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of
AWWA C900/C905 Water Pipe For The Utility Operations
Department With CPR Service & Supplies, Inc., DBA MDN
Enterprises, Of New Caney, Texas, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $71,422.00; Funding Available In
Utility Operations Account No. 410-1255-532.83-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19683 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-045.
(11) P.R. No. 19684 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract With HD Supply, Of Beaumont, Texas For The
Purchase Of Repair Clamps, For The Utility Operations
Department, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$162,409.39 Annually. Funds Are Available In Account
Nos. 410-1253-532.35-00 & 410-1255-532.33-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19684 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-046.
(12) P.R. No. 19685 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To MLG
Construction In The Amount Of $25,100.00, And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Eight (8) Dangerous Residential Properties
To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1052-517.59-00
(General Fund)
Proposed Resolution No. 19685 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-047.
(13) P.R. No. 19686 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $25,900.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group D-t), To Be
Charged To Account No. 001-1052-517.59-00 (General
Fund)
Proposed Resolution No. 19686 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-048.
(15) P.R. No. 19689 — A Resolution Authorizing The First Year Of
A Contract With The Option Of Renewal For Two Additional
One-Year Periods Between The City Of Port Arthur And
South East Texas Lawn & Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas
For Groups 1 & 9, T & S Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas
For Group 2, Derrick & Noah Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Group 3A, Long Claw Contractors, LLC Of Seabrook, Texas
For Groups 3B, 5 & 6, Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Of
Groves, Texas For Group 9, Eduardo T.O. Landscaping Of
Groves, Texas For Groups 10, And Williams Transport Of
Lumberton, Texas For Groups 11 & 12 For Mowing Of
Various City Properties, Parks, & Right-Of-Ways With An
Estimated Budgetary Impact Of $131,790.00 Per Year.
Funding Is Available In Account 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19689 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-049.
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(16) P.R. No. 19693 — A Resolution Confirming The Uniform Tax
Abatement Policy For A Two (2) Year Term Pursuant To
Chapter 312 Of The Texas Property Code
Proposed Resolution No. 19693 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-050.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Items
(A1) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton:
Transportation Forum
Austin, TX
February 04 — 07, 2017 $1,378.43
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried, Proposed Item Al was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19615 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With
Statewide Traffic Signal Company Of Houston, Texas For
Traffic Signal Installation And Roadway Improvements At
9th Avenue And Lake Arthur Drive For The Amount Of
$403,310.50; Funding Available In City Streets Account No.
001-1203-531.86-00 And Signals Account No. 001-1205-
531.45-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19615 be adopted.
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez and Assistant Public Works Director Rawetts
Baaheth appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-
mentioned bid.
Purchasing Manager Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned bid process.
Proposed Resolution No. 19615 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-051.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-051 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-051
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH STATEWIDE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPANY OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION
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AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT 9TH
AVENUE AND LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE FOR THE
AMOUNT OF $403,310.50; FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN CITY STREETS ACCOUNT NO.
001-1203-531.86-00 AND SIGNALS ACCOUNT
NO. 001-1205-531.45-00
(3) P.R. No. 19664 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Long Architecture
Of Beaumont, Texas For Professional Project Design And
Construction Phase Services For The City Owned Structure
Located At 246 Dallas Avenue [A.K.A. The Department Of
Development Services Building], With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $144,290.00; Funding Available In
Planning And Development/Building Improvements
Account 001-1051-517.94-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19664 be adopted.
Community and Development Services Director Ron Burton appeared before the City
Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 19664 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-052.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-052 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-052
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
LONG ARCHITECTURE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
FOR PROFESSIONAL PROJECT DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE
CITY OWNED STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 246
DALLAS AVENUE [A.K.A. THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING], WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$144,290.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT/BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT 001-1051-517.94-00
(5) P.R. No. 19672 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With LMC Corporation Of
Houston, Texas, Through The Buyboard Cooperative
Purchasing Program, Contract No. 392-12 Area C-LMC, For
The Renovation Of The 1st Floor Annex Building, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $172,009.86; Funding Is
Available In Utility Operations Account Nos. 410-1254-
532.54-00 & 410-1255.532.92-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19672 be adopted.
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Assistant City Manager Jimmy Johnson appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 19672 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-053.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-053 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-053
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
LMC CORPORATION OF HOUSTON, TEXAS,
THROUGH THE BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM, CONTRACT NO. 392-
12 AREA C-LMC, FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE
1ST FLOOR ANNEX BUILDING, WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$172,009.86; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN
UTILITY OPERATIONS ACCOUNT NOS. 410-
1254-532.54-00 & 410-1255.532.92-00
(7) P.R. No. 19679 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, Designating Capital One Bank, N.A., As The
Depository Bank For The City Of Port Arthur, And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Documents
Necessary To Implement The Third And Final Contract
Renewal To Be Effective April 1, 2017
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19679 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-054.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-054 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING CAPITAL ONE BANK, N.A.,
AS THE DEPOSITORY BANK FOR THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE THIRD AND
FINAL CONTRACT RENEWAL TO BE EFFECTIVE
APRIL 1, 2017
(9) P.R. No. 19682 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contact
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Amelia Lawn Care &
Landscaping Of Groves, Texas For Group A And Group E,
Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas For Group B And
Group D, Lone Star Outdoor Services, Inc. Of Lumberton,
Texas For Group C, DMJ Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas
For Group F, And K & D Affordable Lawn Services Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Group G For Ground Maintenance For
Utility Operations With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$72,240.00 Per Year; Funding Is Available In Utility
Operations Account No. 410-1253-532.59-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19682 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-055.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-055 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-055
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
AMELIA LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING OF
GROVES, TEXAS FOR GROUP A AND GROUP E,
WILLIAMS TRANSPORT OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS
FOR GROUP B AND GROUP D, LONE STAR
OUTDOOR SERVICES, INC. OF LUMBERTON,
TEXAS FOR GROUP C, DMJ LANDSCAPING OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR GROUP F, AND K & D
AFFORDABLE LAWN SERVICES OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR GROUP G FOR GROUND
MAINTENANCE FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS
WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$72,240.00 PER YEAR; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE
IN UTILITY OPERATIONS ACCOUNT NO. 410-
1253-532.59-00
(14) P.R. No. 19687 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make Application For Fiscal Year 2017 State
Homeland Security Program-Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prevention Program (SHSP-LETPP) Funding
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19687 be adopted.
Police Chief Melvin, Fire Chief Larry Richard and Police Lieutenant Michael Fratus
appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned
application.
Proposed Resolution No. 19687 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-056.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-056 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-056
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2017 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY
PROGRAM-LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM
PREVENTION PROGRAM (SHSP-LETPP)
FUNDING
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A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19648 — A Resolution Authorizing The Adoption Of
A New Logo And Slogan For The City Of Port Arthur
(Requested By Councilmember Hamilton)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19648 be adopted.
Public Information Officer LaRisa Carpenter appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Moses to table Proposed Resolution No. 19648.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
19648:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Richard "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Freeman "Yes"
The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 19648 failed.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19648 be removed.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
19648:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Richard "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Freeman "Yes"
The motion to remove Proposed Resolution No. 19648 failed.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 7:57 p.m. and reconvened their meeting at
8:10 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott;
Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank; City
Manager McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms
Chief Melvin.
The following citizens appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned
item:
Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Gloria Sanchez, 3631 Lexington, Port Arthur, Texas
Joan Jones, 640 East 10th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Geraldine Hunt, 214 Cashmere Drive, Port Arthur, Texas
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 19648 be amended as follows:
To keep the current logo and not adopt a slogan.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
19648:
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 Freeman "No"
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 19648 carried.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19648 as amended:
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 Freeman "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19648 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
17-057.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-057 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-057
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION
OF A NEW LOGO AND SLOGAN FOR THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON)
(2) P.R. No. 19663 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Non-Exclusive Contracts For Road Building Materials
With Gulf Coast Of Beaumont, Texas, Martin Marietta Of
Both Beaumont And San Antonio, Texas, LD Construction
Of Beaumont, Texas, Knife River South Of Beaumont,
Texas, Redwine Enterprises, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas, Mid
County Land Company Of Nederland, Texas, And Unique
Paving Materials Corp. Of Cleveland, Ohio For Road
Building Materials With A Projected Budgetary Impact
Amount Of $1,500,000.00 Funding Available In The
Following Accounts: Public Works Department: 001-1203-
531.36-00 Streets Division Streets Maintenance, 001-1203-
531.86-00 Streets Division City Streets Program, 001-
1203-531.86-01 Streets Division CDBG Streets Program,
001-1204-531.34-00 Drainage Division Drainage
Maintenance; Utility Operations Department: 403-1274-
533.36-00 Solid Waste Landfill Division Street, 410-1253-
532.36-00 Water Distribution Streets, 410-1253-532.86-00
Water Distribution Division Streets
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19663 be adopted.
Purchasing Manager Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to answer
inquires regarding the tie bid between Martin Marietta and Gulf Coast for the above-
mentioned project.
Lots were cast and the primary bid was awarded to Martin Marietta and if necessary the
secondary bid was awarded to Gulf Coast.
Proposed Resolution No. 19663 was adopted, recording the primary bidder as Martin
Marietta and the secondary bidder as Gulf Coast, becoming Resolution No. 17-058.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-058 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-058
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS FOR ROAD
BUILDING MATERIALS WITH GULF COAST OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, MARTIN MARIETTA OF
BOTH BEAUMONT AND SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS,
LD CONSTRUCTION OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS,
KNIFE RIVER SOUTH OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS,
REDWINE ENTERPRISES, INC. OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, MID COUNTY LAND COMPANY
OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, AND UNIQUE PAVING
MATERIALS CORP. OF CLEVELAND, OHIO FOR
ROAD BUILDING MATERIALS WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF
$1,500,000.00 FUNDING AVAILABLE IN THE
FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT: 001-1203-531.36-00 STREETS
DIVISION STREETS MAINTENANCE, 001-1203-
531.86-00 STREETS DIVISION CITY STREETS
PROGRAM, 001-1203-531.86-01 STREETS
DIVISION CDBG STREETS PROGRAM, 001-
1204-531.34-00 DRAINAGE DIVISION
DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE; UTILITY
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT: 403-1274-533.36-
00 SOLID WASTE LANDFILL DIVISION STREET,
410-1253-532.36-00 WATER DISTRIBUTION
STREETS, 410-1253-532.86-00 WATER
DISTRIBUTION DIVISION STREETS
(3) P.R. No. 19668 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The
Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory Committee
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19668 was adopted, with the names of Roosevelt
Petry, Thurman Bartie, Yolanda Piedras, Richard Harris, Christopher Bates and Fred
Vernon inserted, becoming Resolution No. 17-059.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-059 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-059
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
PORT ARTHUR POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
(4) P.R. No. 19688 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By
Councilmember Albright)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19688 was adopted, with the name Harold Joseph
inserted, becoming Resolution No. 17-060.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 17-060 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 17-060
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CITIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ALBRIGHT)
(5) P.R. No. 19692 — A Resolution Terminating The Contract
With The Parker Law Firm (Requested By Councilmember
Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19692 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19692:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Richard "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "No"
Mayor Pro Tern Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "No"
Mayor Freeman "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19692 failed.
(6) P.R. No. 19696 — A Resolution Pertaining To A Payment To
The Law Firm Of Langston Scott Adams (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19696 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton,
Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
B. Ordinances - None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 9:06 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 February 28, 2017.
APPROVED
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