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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES 07/11/2017 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — July 11, 2017 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember 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, July 11, 2017: Mayor Pro Tern Cal Jones; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Thomas Kinlaw, III, Harold Doucet, Sr., 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 Patrick Melvin. Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:40 a.m. Mayor Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 9:21 a.m. Mayor Pro Tern Jones designated Councilmember Doucet to chair the meeting in his stead. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations - None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Warren Field Regarding Present Key Element Historically Employed To Control And Take Over The Function / Duties Of Both The City Construction And Zoning Board Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned topic. (2) Jereem Augustine And Shawn Johnson Regarding Port Arthur Alumni Picnic Update The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Swati that further discussion be held regarding the above-mentioned Alumni Picnic. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to continue discussion regarding the Alumni Picnic: Councilmember Doucet "No" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Jones "Yes" Councilmember Kinlaw "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Moses "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Swati "Yes" The motion to continue discussion carried. Fire Chief Larry Richard, Police Chief Patrick Melvin, Deputy Police Chief Patrick Melvin and Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Smith appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the Alumni Picnic. Shawn Johnson, 4111 Big Bend Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned Alumni Picnic. Joan Jones, 640 E. 10th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned Alumni Picnic. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Bobby Long and William Cranston Regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider "The Choice" (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) Bobby Long, 1333 Alameda Road, Houston, Texas gave the above-mentioned presentation. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried unanimously, Employee Recognition was moved up on the agenda. Mayor Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting and assumed the position of chair. C. Employee Recognition (1) A Presentation By Human Resources Regarding The 2016 Employee Service Awards Assistant Human Resource Director Lisa Colten presented the above-mentioned rewards. B. Presentations (2) A Presentation By Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Dave Doudna And Director Of Tax Terry Bay Regarding A Potential Project For Colonial Pipeline Company Tax Terry Bay Financial Officer/Director Dave Doudna gave the above-mentioned presentation. (3) A Presentation By Water Utilities Manager Donald Stanton Regarding The Maintenance History Of The Force Main On 53rd Street (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) Utilities Donald Stanton gave the above-mentioned presentation. (4) A Presentation Regarding The Maintenance On 22"d Street (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) The above-mentioned presentation was held until the next Regular Meeting. D. Correspondence - None E. Discussion (1) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action On The Use Of The Following Outside Legal Counsel Contracts: A. Resolution No. 16-129 B. Resolution No. 16-250 (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Lewis that the contract for Resolution No. 16-129 be terminated. The following roll call vote was taken on the above-mentioned motion: Councilmember Doucet "Yes" Councilmember Frank "No" Mayor Pro Tern Jones "Yes" Councilmember Kinlaw "Yes" City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting —July 11, 2017 Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Moses "No" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Swati "No" Mayor Freeman "No" The above-mentioned motion carried. (2) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action On The Use Of The Following Contracts: A. Preventative Maintenance Water Utilities Department Generator Maintenance B. Preventative Maintenance Fire Department Vehicles And Equipment (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) Assistant City Manager Jimmy Johnson appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding above-mentioned Item A. Port Arthur Fire Chief Larry Richard appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding maintenance of the Fire Department vehicles. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM - None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmember Doucet and Swati left the Regular Meeting. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 19826, 19827 and 19834: Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Lewis, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Minutes March 14, 2017 Regular Meeting March 17, 2017 Special Meeting March 28, 2017 Special Executive Meeting March 28, 2017 Regular Meeting April 11, 2017 Regular Meeting May 09, 2017 Regular Meeting B. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 19803 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Professional Service Contract With Haddon + Cowan Architects Collaborative, Of Austin, Texas, With Vince Hauser As The Design Team Manager In An Amount Not To Exceed $15,000.00 Which Will Include The Final Inspection And Incidental Costs. PAEDC Funding Account No. 120- 1429-582.54-00 Proposed Resolution No. 19803 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-166. City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting —July 11, 2017 (2) P.R. No. 19822 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) To Participate In The Regional Emergency Notification Project Utilizing Swift Reach 911 Emergency Notification System Proposed Resolution No. 19822 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-167. (3) P.R. No. 19824 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contact Between The City Of Port Arthur And Imani Quality Concepts, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Site Preparation And Reconstruction Of Three (3) Homes In The Amount Of $366,041.30 Which Includes A $10,000.00 Contingency. Account Number 108-2141- 626.59-00, Project #HE1502 And 105-1431-552.59-00 Project #C42115 Proposed Resolution No. 19824 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-168. (4) P.R. No. 19825 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc., In The Amount Of $150,105.00 And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For Asbestos/Lead Abatement And Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Commercial Properties Located At 445 E. Thomas Boulevard, 2349 Procter Street, 3121 Procter Street, 4445-4449 Procter Street, 6427 Procter Street Extension And 7700 Highway 87, To Be Charged To Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00, Project# I22WP Proposed Resolution No. 19825 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-169. (7) P.R. No. 19828 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Written Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Debra Robertson For Participation In The City Of Port Arthur's Owner Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Program Proposed Resolution No. 19828 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-170. (8) P.R. No. 19829 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Uniform Items For The Police Department From Miller Uniforms & Emblems Of Austin, Texas, Through BuyBoard Contract No. 524-17, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $65,554.90; Funding Available In Police Uniform/Cleaning Account No. 001- 1101-521.26-00 Proposed Resolution No. 19829 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-171. (9) P.R. No. 19833 — A Resolution Approving And Adopting The Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Proposed Resolution No. 19833 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-172. (11) P.R. No. 19840 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With The Port Arthur Police Association (PAPA) For A One-Time Expenditure Of Uniforms Proposed Resolution No. 19840 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-173. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting — July 11, 2017 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consent - Resolutions (5) P.R. No. 19826 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For A Texas Historical Commission Grant For Rose Hill Manor In The Amount Of $13,800.00, With Funds Reimbursable To Account 140-1405-551.59-00 M97908 (Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19826 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-174. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Lewis, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-174 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-174 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION GRANT FOR ROSE HILL MANOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,800.00, WITH FUNDS REIMBURSABLE TO ACCOUNT 140-1405- 551.59-00 M97908 (HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUND) (6) P.R. No. 19827 — A Resolution Authorizing The Chief Of Police To Issue A Wrecker Business Permit To Felix AAA Auto Salvage At 6375 West Port Arthur Road, Port Arthur, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Moses Proposed Resolution No. 19827 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-175. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Lewis, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-175 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-175 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ISSUE A WRECKER BUSINESS PERMIT TO FELIX AAA AUTO SALVAGE AT 6375 WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS (10) P.R. No. 19834 — A Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Recreational Vehicle As Temporary Living Quarters Pursuant To Section 58-122 Of The Code Of Ordinances (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19834 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-175. City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting —July 11, 2017 Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-175 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-175 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AS TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 58- 122 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS) A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 19835 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19835 be adopted. The following citizen was appointed to the Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council: Jaylan LaPointe - District 3 Proposed Resolution No. 19835 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name included, becoming Resolution No. 17-177. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-177 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-177 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER KI N LAW) (2) P.R. No. 19836 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Jones And Councilmember Kinlaw) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Councilmember Doucet returned to the Regular Meeting. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19836 be adopted. The following citizens were appointed to the Beautification Commission: Linda Ballou - District 2 City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting —July 11, 2017 Godfrey Charles - Position 8 Phyllis Charles - Position 8 Sheila Williams - Position 8 Proposed Resolution No. 19836 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names included, becoming Resolution No. 17-178. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-178 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-178 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONES AND COUNCILMEMBER KINLAW) (3) P.R. No. 19837 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Jones) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19837 be adopted. The following citizens were appointed to the Beautification Commission: Felix Jones, Sr. - District 2 Proposed Resolution No. 19837 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name included, becoming Resolution No. 17-179. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-179 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-179 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE CITIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONES) (4) P.R. No. 19838 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Jones And Councilmember Kinlaw) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 19838 be adopted. City Council Minutes 7 Regular Meeting —July 11, 2017 The following citizens were appointed to the Police Chief Advisory Committee: Langston Adams - District 1 Kalan Gardner, Sr. - District 2 Mike Mason - District 3 Proposed Resolution No. 19838 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names included, becoming Resolution No. 17-180. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-180 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-180 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONES AND COUNCILMEMBER KINLAW) B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6624 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Execution Of A Special Warranty Deed To David R. Hinds As It Pertains To The Property Located At 580 Pleasure Pier Boulevard; Also Known As Pleasure Island Sea Cabins The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Kinlaw left the Regular Meeting. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6624 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-21. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 17-21 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 17-21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO DAVID R. HINDS AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 580 PLEASURE PIER BOULEVARD; ALSO KNOWN AS PLEASURE ISLAND SEA CABINS (2) P.O. No. 6625 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Setting The Just And Reasonable Rates For The Cost Of Service Adjustment Clause To Be Charged By Texas Gas Service Company, A Division Of One Gas, Inc. For Gas Service Customers In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; Requiring Reimbursement Of Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date For This Ordinance The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting —July 11, 2017 Councilmember Doucet returned to the Regular Meeting. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses that Proposed Ordinance No. 6625 be adopted. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Scott and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6625 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation With John Hall Public Affairs, Inc. (2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss Legal Issues/Legal Advice Regarding The Disposition Of City Owned Property (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Value Of The Land For The Property Located At 723 Freeman Avenue (Formerly 723 Texas Avenue) (4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Value Of The Land On The City's Westside As It Pertains To City- Owned Property, Streets And Right-Aways (5) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Manager (Requested by Councilmember Doucet) (6) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects (ICON Builders, LLC And Golf Breeze Development, LLC) The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:08 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 1:56 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Doucet, Lewis, Moses and Frank; City Manager McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Patrick Melvin. MOTIONS IN OPEN SESSION: Councilmember Scott 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. To Form The Committee For The City Manager's Evaluation Councilmember Doucet, Councilmember Scott And Councilmember Kinlaw Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Doucet, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes 9 Regular Meeting —July 11, 2017 The motion to adopt the above-mentioned motion carried. IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jones and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 11:59 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 July 11, 2017. APPROVED . 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