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REGULAR MEETING — February 27, 2018
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, February
27, 2018 at 5:43 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Cal Jones, Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Thomas Kinlaw, III, Harold Doucet, Sr. and Kaprina Frank; Interim
City Manager Harvey Robinson, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R.
Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Patrick Melvin.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. and Charlotte M. Moses joined the Regular
Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Councilmembers Osman Swati was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations
February 27, 2018 as "Wal-Mart Store 408 Day"
February 22, 2018 as "Sergeant Patrick Brittan Day"
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Reginald Trainer Regarding Port Arthur Police Advisory
Board
Reginald Trainer, 3514 E. 12th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(2) Attorney Carl Parker Regarding Code Enforcement
Carl Parker, 3838 Chandelle Lane, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(3) Enoc Briones Regarding Looters, Vandals, Homeless and
Theft Situation
Enoc Briones, 3838 Lewis Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
(4) Ronnie Moon Regarding Advertising Support Of A
Fishing/Clean-up Tournament On Pleasure Island
Ronnie Moon appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
(5) Greg Richard Regarding Quality Assurance At The City Of
Port Arthur
Greg Richard, 309 47th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Robert Bilnoski And McDonald Carheel
With Golden Pass Regarding Work Force Development
Initiatives
Robert Bilnoski and McDonald Carheel, 3752 S. Gulfway Drive, gave the above-
mentioned presentation.
(2) A Presentation By Councilmember Lewis Regarding A
Initiating A Referendum Petition To Amend The Electrical
Code To Allow Licensed Journeyman And Licensed
Residential Wireman To Pull Permits After Passing The
Loading Test Estimated Cost For A Referendum Election Is
$98,000.00
Willie Lewis, Jr. gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(3) A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez Of The
Monthly Financial Report
Finance Director Andrew Vasquez gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(4) A Presentation By Rebecca Underhill On The Status Of
Hurricane Harvey Recovery Funding
Assistant to the City Manager Rebecca Underhill gave the above-mentioned
presentation.
(5) A Presentation By Mayor Freeman Regarding ShotSpotter A
Gunshot Detection And Location Service
Mayor Freeman gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
E. Discussion
(1) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Regarding The
Abatement, Remediation And Related Matters As It
Pertains To KCS Engine No. 503 Located In Bryan Park
(Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
Discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Engineer George Newsome appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, to hold a Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
(2) Discussion Regarding Limiting Speakers At Evening
Meetings To Five (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting — February 27, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank
that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Proposed
Resolutions No. 20118, 20122, 20123, 20127, 20132, 20139 and 20140:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Minutes
February 13, 2018 Regular Meeting
B. Expense Reports
(Al) Judge Kermit Morrison:
TMCEC Annual Regional Judges Seminar
Galveston, TX, February 18 - 20, 2018 $414.28
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20067 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Easement With Florida Gas
Transmission, LLC For Construction Of A Sixteen Inch
Pipeline Within The City Limits Of Port Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 20067 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-059.
(2) P.R. No. 20113 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2
To The Economic Development Conditional Grant
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation And AJ Entertainment,
LLC
Proposed Resolution No. 20113 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-060.
(3) P.R. No. 20115 — A Resolution Approving Funding Of
$5,000 From The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation To The Southeast Texas
Economic Development Foundation (SETEDF) For The
Assistance Of The Regional Economic Development
Initiative (REDI) To Coordinate The Regional Economic
Development Efforts For The Region Of Hardin, Jefferson
And Orange Counties Account No. 120-1429-582.59-05
Proposed Resolution No. 20115 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-061.
(4) P.R. No. 20116 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
One (1) 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV Crew Cab Pickup From
Grapevine DCI, LLC, Of Grapevine, Texas, In The Amount Of
$37,772 For The Fire Department's Operations Division;
Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-
2300-901.92-00, Project 082617
Proposed Resolution No. 20116 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-062.
(5) P.R. No. 20117 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
One (1) 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV Crew Cab Pickup From
Grapevine DCI, LLC, Of Grapevine, Texas, In The Amount Of
$37,772 For The Fire Department's Training Division;
Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-
2300-901.92-00, Project 082617
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Regular Meeting — February 27, 2018
Proposed Resolution No. 20117 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-063.
(7) P.R. No. 20119 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(Final Renewal) Of A Contract With Sun Coast Resources,
Inc., Of Houston, Texas For Dyed, Off-Road Diesel With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $66,000. Funding Is
Available In Account No. 403-1274-533.24-00, Public
Works Department Landfill Division - Fuel And Lubrication
Proposed Resolution No. 20119 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-064.
(8) P.R. No. 20120 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repair And
Replacement Of The HVAC Systems At Fire Station Number
5 And Fire Station Number 8 From Cat 5 Resources Of
Nederland, Texas, In The Amount Of $39,257.18; Funding
Available In Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-2300-
901.32-00, Project 082617
Proposed Resolution No. 20120 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-065.
(9) P. R. No. 20121 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Impact Waste, LLC
Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Rental Of Regular Toilets In
The Not To Exceed Amount Of $25,000.00 Annually, And
Sprint Waste Solutions, LP Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, ADA Accessible Toilets, And
Portable Toilets With Hand Washing Station In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $10,000.00 Annually, For The Parks And
Recreation Department; Funding Available In Parks And
Recreation Rent Account No. 001-1207-531.51-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20121 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-066.
(12) P.R. No. 20125 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year
And Final Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Agape Cleaning Enterprises, Inc. Of Houston, Texas,
For Janitorial Services For City Hall And City Hall Annex,
With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$62,482.20. Funding Is Available In Public Works - City
Hall Account No. 001-1206-531.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20125 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-067.
(13) P.R. No. 20126 - A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of The Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont,
Texas, For The Annual Striping Of City Streets, With An
Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $60,000.00.
Funding Is Available In Public Works - City Hall Account
No. 001-1205-531.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20126 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-068.
(15) P.R. No. 20128 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase Tables, Chairs And Other Associated
Equipment From KI Of Green Bay, Wisconsin For
Replacement Of Lost Items In The Civic Center Department
From Hurricane Harvey Through The Texas Multiple Award
Schedule Programs (TXMAS) Cooperative Program In The
Amount Of $221,445.12. Funds Are Available In Account
147-2300-901.92-00 Project #082617
Proposed Resolution No. 20128 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-069.
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Regular Meeting — February 27, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(6) P.R. No. 20118 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To
Enter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, Inc., Of
Texas Through The Houston-Galveston Area Council's
(HGAC) Plan Source Project For Professional Services In
The Development Of A 20 Year Capital Improvement Plan
In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $175,000.00. Funding
Available In Account Number 001-1051-517.54-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Kinlaw left the Regular Meeting.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20118 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-070.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet,
Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-070 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-070
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FREESE
AND NICHOLS, INC., OF TEXAS THROUGH THE
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL'S
(HGAC) PLAN SOURCE PROJECT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A 20 YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $175,000.00. FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-1051-
517.54-00
(10) P.R. No. 20122 — A Resolution As It Pertains To Setting
Public Hearings As To The Disannexation Of The Property
Located Within The City Limits Port Arthur, Texas And To
Provide Notice Of Said Public Hearings To Property Owners,
Agencies, Utilities, Railroads Pursuant To Section 43.062 Of
The Texas Local Government Code
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20122 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-071.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet,
Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-071 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-071
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO SETTING
PUBLIC HEARINGS AS TO THE
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DISANNEXATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SAID
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO PROPERTY OWNERS,
AGENCIES, UTILITIES, RAILROADS PURSUANT
TO SECTION 43.062 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE
(11) P.R. No. 20123 — A Resolution Supporting A Letter Of
Commitment From The City Of Port Arthur For A Housing
And Urban Development (HUD) Envision Center
Demonstration (Requested By Mayor Freeman)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 20123 be adopted.
Port Arthur Housing Director Cele Quesada appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned demonstration.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet,
Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 20123 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-072.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-072 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-072
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A LETTER OF
COMMITMENT FROM THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR FOR A HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) ENVISION CENTER
DEMONSTRATION (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
FREEMAN)
(14) P.R. No. 20127 - A Resolution Authorizing The Interim City
Manager To Execute Contracts For Professional Services
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux, Wilson
And Cole, LLC For Drainage Studies Of The Port Acres And
Vista Village Areas For A Not-To-Exceed Combined Amount
Of $66,655.00 Funding Is Available In Public Works -
Drainage, Professional Services Account No. 001-1204-
531.54-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20127 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-073.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet,
Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-073 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-073
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND ARCENEAUX, WILSON
AND COLE, LLC FOR DRAINAGE STUDIES OF THE
PORT ACRES AND VISTA VILLAGE AREAS FOR A
NOT-TO-EXCEED COMBINED AMOUNT OF
$66,655.00 FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN PUBLIC
WORKS - DRAINAGE, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1204-531.54-00
(16) P.R. No. 20132 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire
Department To Hire Over The Number Of Authorized
Firefighter Positions To Cover Vacant Positions In The
Higher Ranks
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20132 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-074.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet,
Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-074 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-074
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO HIRE OVER THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS TO
COVER VACANT POSITIONS IN THE HIGHER
RANKS
(17) P.R. No. 20139 - A Resolution Authorizing The Designation
Of Opportunity Zones For All Eligible Census Tracts Within
The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20139 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-075.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet,
Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-075 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-075
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
DESIGNATION OF OPPORTUNITY ZONES FOR
ALL ELIGIBLE CENSUS TRACTS WITHIN THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
(18) P.R. No. 20140 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Texas
Department Of Transportation (TXDOT) For Disaster Debris
Removal Within The City Limits
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20140 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-076.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet,
Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-076 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-076
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) FOR DISASTER
DEBRIS REMOVAL WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20105 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Police Chief Advisory Committee
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 20105 be adopted.
The following Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory Committee members were reappointed
for a second term:
District Three: Roosevelt Petry
Mike Mason
District Four: Chick Vincent
District Five: Reginald Trainer
Joanne Jones
District Six: Brandon Bartie
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince
Position Seven: Thurman Bartle
Zulema Escobedo
Position Eight: Yolanda Piedras
Rashad Harris
Proposed Resolution No. 20105 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-077.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet,
Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-077 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-077
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
(2) P.R. No. 20114 — A Resolution Approving Awarding A
Contract By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation To S&S Investigations &
Security, Inc., Of Groves, Texas, For The Security Guard
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Services To Serve The Spur 93 Business Park, Not To
Exceed $94,080.00. Funding Available In EDC Account No.
120-1429-582.59-02
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Mayor Pro Tern Jones left the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 20114 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20114 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Doucet, Lewis, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
B. Ordinances - None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:24 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 27, 2018
APPROVED .
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