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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES 04/11/2017 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — April 11, 2017 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Scott 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 11, 2017 at 8:33 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Raymond Scott, Jr.; Councilmembers Morris Albright, III., Keith Richard, 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 Patrick Melvin. Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:36 a.m. Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton joined the Regular Meeting at 8:45 a.m. Councilmember Kaprina Frank was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamations April 2017 as "Fair Housing Month" III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Bishop Gerald A. Tervalon Regarding Voice of the People for Continued Progress Not present. (2) Frederick M. Williams Regarding Programs And Funding For The Needy, Homeless, Kids Frederick Williams, 5149 E. 10th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. B. Presentations - None (1) A Presentation By Information Technology Manager Fay Young Regarding The Adoption Of A Five Year City-Wide Technology Plan Information Technology Manager Fay Young gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM - None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 19735 and 19738: Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Lewis, Swati and Moses. Voting No: None. A. Expense Report (A1) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 05 — 07, 2017 $957.20 (A2) Councilmember Keith Richard: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 05 — 07, 2017 $1,320.48 (A3) Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis Jr: National League Of Cities Washington D.C. March 11 — 17, 2017 $3,602.18 (A4) Councilmember Kaprina Frank: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 05 — 07, 2017 $1,210.76 B. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 19691 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of Bid For Replacing Ten (10) 2008 Orion ISL 280 Cummins Engines And Authorization To Rebid Proposed Resolution No. 19691 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-088. (2) P.R. No. 19713 — A Resolution Confirming The Motion Made By The Port Arthur City Council, Which Authorized The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Conditional Loan/Grant Agreement With Legacy Community Development Corporation Not To Exceed $30,000.00. Funds Available In PAEDC Account #120-1429-582.59-05 Proposed Resolution No. 19713 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-089. (3) P.R. No. 19722 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $6,937.00 Made Against Entergy As A Result Of Property Damage To The Adams Building Breaker/Electrical Box Proposed Resolution No. 19722 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-090. (4) P.R. No. 19731 — A Resolution Approving By 2018 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, Immunization Branch-Locals In The Amount Of $162,630.00 (No Match Required) Proposed Resolution No. 19731 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-091. (5) P.R. No. 19732 — A Resolution Accepting A Drainage Easement From The Jack Brooks Regional Airport Of Jefferson County Texas, Being Part Of Lots 5, 6, 13 And 14 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 11, 2017 Block 8 Of The Hillcrest Second Addition "Acres" In Port Arthur, Texas Proposed Resolution No. 19732 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17092. (6) P.R. No. 19733 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit An Application To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant For An Estimated Amount Of $1,018,036.00 And A Grant In The Estimated Amount Of $204,536.00 In Home Investment Partnership (Home) Funds And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2017 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Proposed Resolution No. 19733 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-093. (7) P.R. No. 19734 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For Approximately 18.087 Acres Of Land And Water Consisting Of Tracts 1, 2, And 3 Out Of The T. & N.O.R.R. Survey No. 121, Abstract No. 250, And T. & N.O.R.R. Survey No. 122 (M. Boussard Survey), Abstract No. 486 [A.K.A. 2350 S. Gulfway Drive], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Z17- 07 [Sup# 230] Proposed Resolution No. 19734 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-094. (9) P.R. No. 19736 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not To Exceed $270,556.65 Per Annum. Proposed Funding By: General Liability Insurance Fund: 612-1702-581.52-00 $270,556.65 Proposed Resolution No. 19736 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-095. (11) P.R. No. 19742 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Southeast Texas Springfest Area For 2017, Designating The Recreational Event Activity Team (TREAT) As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With TREAT Proposed Resolution No. 19742 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-096. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consent - Resolutions (8) P.R. No. 19735 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Philip A. Vilardi For Building Official Consulting Services, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $25,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1052-517.54-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Swati and seconded by Councilmember Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19735 be adopted. Code Enforcement Director Darlene Pierre appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned Contract. Proposed Resolution No. 19735 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-097. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 11, 2017 Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati and Moses. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-097 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-097 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PHILIP A. VILARDI FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF $25,000.00; TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1052- 517.54-00 (10) P.R. No. 19738 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Annual Striping Of City Streets For The Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $41,000.00; Funding Is Available In The Electrical Account 001-1205-531.59-00, Other Contractual Services The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Swati and seconded by Councilmember Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19738 be adopted. Public Works Supervisor Director Baaheth appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement. Proposed Resolution No. 19738 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-098. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati and Moses. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-098 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-098 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CRABTREE BARRICADE SYSTEMS, INC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE ANNUAL STRIPING OF CITY STREETS FOR THE PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF $41,000.00; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE ELECTRICAL ACCOUNT 001-1205-531.59-00, OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES A. Resolutions - None B. Ordinances - None City Council Minutes -t Regular Meeting —April 11, 2017 VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Negotiations With The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397 The City Council recessed their meeting at 9:42 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 10:29 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard, Lewis, and Moses; City Manager McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton. Motion in Open Session Councilmember Hamilton read the following motion into the record: The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember Moses that the following motion be adopted. A Motion To Authorize A Contract With Lynn, Ross & Grannway For Legal Services With Regard To Negotiations Between The City Of Port Arthur And The International Association Of Fire Fighters In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000.00 Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Hamilton, Albright, Richard, Lewis and Moses. Voting No: None. The motion to adopt the above-mentioned motion carried. IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Scott and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 10:29 a.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 April 11, 2017. APPROVED .• City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting — April 11, 2017