HomeMy WebLinkAbout(02) MINUTES 03/06/2018 SPECIAL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING — March 6, 2018
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 Special Session on Tuesday, March 6,
2018 at 5:38 p.m. p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Cal Jones; Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Thomas Kinlaw, III, Harold Doucet, Sr. and Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr.;
Interim City Manager Harvey Robinson; City Secretary Sherri Bellard and City Attorney
Valecia Tizeno.
Councilmember Kaprina Frank joined the Special Meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Councilmembers Osman Swati and Charlotte M. Moses were absent from the Special
Meeting.
II. 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,
Public Comments Will Be Received
Discussion was held regarding KCS Engine No. 503.
The following citizens appeared before the City Council regarding KCS Engine No. 503:
Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
John Beard, 501 W. 15th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Felecia Branch, 926 19th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Geraldine Hunt, 2114 Cashmere, Port Arthur, Texas
Gloria Sanchez, 3631 Lexington Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas
Jason Shapenski, 138 Farley Lane, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Leon Wright
MOTION:
Authorizing The City Manager To Continue With The Remediation
And Moving Of KCS Engine No. 503 To Follow Up With What TCEQ
Has Required By The Deadline And Delaying Further Action On
The Disposition Of The Train Pending Request For Proposals
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted.
(2) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Regarding Calling A
Workshop With BKD, LLP, CPA And Advisors, To Present
The Detailed Facts Of The Forensic Audit (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
Discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
MOTION:
Authorizing The City Manager To Request BKD To Make A
Detailed Presentation Regarding The Forensic Audit
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted.
III. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(1) P.R. No. 20143 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Dura-Last, For
Roofing The Recreation Center Located At 1308 9th Avenue,
Port Arthur, Texas, Through Tips/Taps Contract With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $122,855.40. Available
Funding In Account 001-1402-551.32-00
(2) P.R. No. 20150 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Duro-Last Through
Tip/Taps Cooperative Contract For Repair Of The Damaged
Roof At The Water Service Center In The Amount Of
$58,363.84. Funding From Proceeds Received From
Insurance
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolutions No. 20143 and 20150 were removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis and Frank.
Voting No: None.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their Special Meeting at 7:07 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 SPECIAL MEETING HELD: March 6, 2018
APPROVED: .
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