HomeMy WebLinkAbout(02) APRIL 24, 2018 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — April 24, 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 Regular Session on Tuesday, April 24,
2018 at 5:56 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., Osman Swati, Charlotte M. Moses
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. joined the Regular Meeting at 5:42 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations
April 20 - 22, 2018 as "Global Youth Service Days"
May 2018 as "Older Americans Month"
April 24, 2018 as "Terrell 'Lefty' Hines Day"
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM
(1) A Public Hearing To Consider The Proposed Abandonment
Of A16-03 (Port Of Port Arthur) For 3.450 Acres Of Land
Consisting Of Portions Of The Houston Avenue, Lakeshore
Drive, Railroad Avenue And Fourth Street Right-Of-Way
Located Around Block 146, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
Development Services Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council and
gave an overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m.
(2) A Public Hearing To Receive Public Comment As To
Consider Adoption Of The City Of Port Arthur
Comprehensive Plan (Master Plan)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m.
Development Services Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council and
gave an overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned comprehensive plan.
The following citizens appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned
item:
Greg Richard, 509 H.O. Mills
John Beard 501 W. 15th Street
George Newsome, Southeast Texas Surveyors, 3737 Doctors Drive
Warrant Field, 1147 60th Street
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
B. Ordinances
(3) P.O. No. 6689 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The
City Of Port Arthur Disannexing The Property Owned By
Port Arthur LNG, LLC., Located Within The Corporate
Boundaries Of The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas; Providing For The Following: Findings Of Fact,
Effective Date, Filing, Severability, And Property Notice &
Meeting
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6689 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-14.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-14 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR DISANNEXING THE
PROPERTY OWNED BY PORT ARTHUR LNG,
LLC., LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
THE FOLLOWING: FINDINGS OF FACT,
EFFECTIVE DATE, FILING, SEVERABILITY, AND
PROPERTY NOTICE & MEETING
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Ellis W. Allen Regarding The Beautification Commission
Ellis Allen, 4900 Lakeshore Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(2) Charles Vincent Regarding Emergency Management Plan
Charles Vincent, 6150 Garnet Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
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B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez
Regarding The March 2018 Monthly Financial Report
Finance Director Andrew Vasquez gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(2) A Presentation By Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez
Regarding The Trash And Garbage Schedule For All
Districts (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
E. Discussion
(1) Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Boards And
Committees (Requested By Councilmember Swati)
Councilmember Osman Swati introduced the above-mentioned discussion.
(2) A Discussion Regarding 2018 Hurricane Preparedness
(Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Councilmember Lewis introduced the above-mentioned discussion.
(3) A Discussion Regarding Article II, Section 6, Of The City
Charter (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Councilmember Lewis introduced the above-mentioned discussion.
Councilmembers called for a Point of Order.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried the discussion was closed.
(4) A Discussion And Take Possible Action Regarding The
Installation Of Exercise Equipment For The City Of Port
Arthur (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Councilmember Lewis introduced the above-mentioned discussion.
(5) Discussion Regarding Preparation Of A Petition To Amend
The Electrical Ordinance To Enable Licensed Journeyman
And Licensed Residential Wireman To Pull Permits After
Passing The Residential Loading Examination (Requested
By Councilmember Lewis)
Councilmember Lewis introduced the above-mentioned discussion.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolution No. 20225:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
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Voting No: None.
A. Expense Reports
(A1) Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr:
The National League Of Cities Congressional City Summit
Washington, D.C.
March 13 — 15, 2018 $3,970.79
B. Minutes
April 10, 2018 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20054 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Participate In An Interlocal Agreement For
Cooperative Purchasing With (National IPA) Cooperative
Purchasing Program
Proposed Resolution No. 20054 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-140.
(2) P.R. No. 20141 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League For The
Use Of Virginia/Sal Grado Field At Pioneer Park
Proposed Resolution No. 20141 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-141.
(3) P.R. No. 20152 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year
Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And (6)
Vendors: (1) K&D Affordable Lawn Care Of Port Arthur,
Texas, (2) Affordable Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas,
(3) Newcost Company Of Port Arthur, Texas, (4) Hite's
Maintenance Of Port Arthur, Texas, (5) S-Mo Unlimited Of
Port Arthur, Texas, And (6) Williams Transport Of
Lumberton, Texas For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-
Owned And City-Owned Developed Lots In An Area Of The
City Designated As Area A, With An Annual Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $37,500.00. Funds Are Available In
Account Number 001-1304-541.59-00 - Other Contractual
Services
Proposed Resolution No. 20152 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-142.
(4) P.R. No. 20156 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year
Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And (2)
Vendors: (1) Newcost Company Of Port Arthur, Texas And
(2) R. L. Eldridge Construction Inc., Of Sabine Pass, Texas
For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-
Owned Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated
As Area F, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$37,500.00. Funds Are Available In Account Number 001-
1304-541.59-00 - Other Contractual Services
Proposed Resolution No. 20156 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-143.
(5) P.R. No. 20157 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year
Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And (2)
Vendors: (1) Newcost Company Of Port Arthur, Texas And
(2) R. L. Eldridge Construction Inc., Of Sabine Pass, Texas
For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-
Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As
Area F, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of
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$37,500.00. Funds Are Available In Account Number 001-
1304-541.59-00 - Other Contractual Services
Proposed Resolution No. 20157 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-144.
(6) P.R. No. 20171 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down
Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The
Purchase Of 1115 5th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through
The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 20171 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-145.
(7) P.R. No. 20194 — A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of
The Final Year Contract With Evoqua Water Technologies,
LLC Of Sarasota, Florida, For The Purchase Of Sodium
Chlorite, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$334,800.00. Funding Is Available In Utilities Operations
Water Treatment Chemical Account No. 410-1252.532.29-
02
Proposed Resolution No. 20194 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-146.
(8) P.R. No. 20195 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Norman Highway
Constructors Of Orange, Texas For The Storm Sewer
Improvements Along Woodworth Blvd. From 7th Street To
Thomas Blvd. Increasing The Contract Term By 24 Days To
A New Total Of 294 Days
Proposed Resolution No. 20195 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-147.
(9) P. R. No. 20196 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Service Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Spectrum Of Stamford, Connecticut
For Data And Networking Services For The Water Tower At
1440 Terminal Road, With A Projected Budgetary Impact
Of $33,874.00 Total; Funding Is Provided In Water Utilities
Account Number 410-1251-532.61-03, Communications
Proposed Resolution No. 20196 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-148.
(10) P.R. No. 20202 — A Resolution Ratifying Road
Reconstruction With Excavation And Construction, LLC Of
Port Arthur, Texas Due To The Replacement Of A 12" Water
Main Along Highway 69 At 19th Street In The Amount Of
$28,070.28; Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account
No. 410-1253-532.35-00, Water Systems Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 20202 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-149.
(11) P.R. No. 20203 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second
Year, First Renewal, Of An Agreement With Excavation And
Construction, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Annual
Contract For Utility Cut Repairs For Concrete Slabs At
Various Locations Throughout The City For Water Utilities
Department, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact
Of $48,000.00 Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-
1253-532.36-00, Water Utilities Department Water
Distribution - Streets Account
Proposed Resolution No. 20203 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-150.
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(12) P.R. No. 20205 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase Firefighting Protective Coats,
Trousers, Boots, And Helmets From Casco Industries Of La
Porte, Texas, Under Buyboard Contract No. 524-17, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $78,575; Funding Available
In Fire Department's Uniform And Bunker Account No. 001-
1121-522.26-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20205 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-151.
(13) P.R. No. 20206 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Hughen Center, Inc., For The Use Of The
Girls Softball Field, Miguez Field And Pee Wee Field Located
At County Park
Proposed Resolution No. 20206 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-152.
(14) P.R. No. 20207 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Hispanic American Baseball League For The
Use Of Leger Field At Pioneer Park
Proposed Resolution No. 20207 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-153.
(15) P.R. No. 20208 — A Resolution Approving The Contract
Amendment Between Texas Department Of State Health
Services And The City Of Port Arthur For A Healthy Texas
Babies Coalition Grant For A Total Not To Exceed
$174,375.00 Through August 31,2020 (No Match Required)
Proposed Resolution No. 20208 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-154.
(16) P.R. No. 20210 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not To
Exceed $455,517.00 Per Annum, Proposed Funding By:
General Liability Insurance Fund: 612-1702-581.52-00
$455,431.00
Proposed Resolution No. 20210 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-155.
(17) P.R. No. 20212 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
One (1) One Tone Crew Cab Flatbed Truck And There (3) 3/4
Ton Pickup Trucks From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas For
The Public Works Streets Division For Replacement Due To
Hurricane Harvey, For A Total Amount Of $100,756.84.
Funds Are Available In 147-2300-901.92-00 Emergency
Management Fund — Equipment, Project No. 082617
Proposed Resolution No. 20212 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-156.
(18) P.R. No. 20213 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Rene Bates
Auctioneers, Inc., Of McKinney, Texas Through Buyboard
Contract No. 541-17 To Conduct Online Auctions On An As-
Needed Basis For The Sale Of City Surplus Furniture/Minor
Equipment, Vehicles, Equipment And/Or Heavy Equipment
Proposed Resolution No. 20213 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-157.
(19) P.R. No. 20215 —A Resolution Authorizing Amendment To
Section 8 — Delinquent Tax Suits To The Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Jefferson County, Texas, For
Collection And Assessment Services
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Proposed Resolution No. 20215 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-158.
(20) P.R. No. 20218 — A Resolution Approving The Purchase Of
An HP Server And Operating System Hardware For The
Office Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation
Proposed Resolution No. 20218 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-159.
(21) P.R. No. 20219 — A Resolution Nominating BASF
Corporation To The Office Of The Governor Economic
Development And Tourism (OOGEDT) Through The
Economic Development Bank For Designation As A
Qualified Business And Enterprise Project Under The Texas
Enterprise Zone Program Under The Texas Enterprise Zone
Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code
Proposed Resolution No. 20219 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-160.
(22) P.R. No. 20220 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
18-013 As It Pertains To Updating The Homebuyer's
Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 1100 6t" Street,
Port Arthur, Texas Through The City's Homebuyer
Assistance Program In The Amount Of Up To $30,000.00
Proposed Resolution No. 20220 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-161.
(23) P.R. No. 20224 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down
Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The
Purchase Of 3243 15th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through
The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 20224 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-162.
(25) P.R. No. 20229 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of An
Invoice From South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission For Membership Dues In The Amount Of
$29,284.40 For The Fiscal Year Ending September 30,
2018. City Manager Contingency Account #001-
1003.512.39-00, M97902
Proposed Resolution No. 20229 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-163.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(24) P.R. No. 20225 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 02 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Old Castle Materials
Gulf Coast, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For The West Rev. Dr.
Ransom Howard (West 7th) Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Project, Increasing The Contract Amount By $48,343.82 To
A New Contract Amount Of $1,436,219.07 And Increasing
The Contract Term By 42 Days To A New Total Of 183 Days.
Funding Available In GLO Round 2.2 Program, Project No.
I22W7, Account No. 145-1201-532.59-00, $730,000.00
And Capital Projects Account 307-1601-591.86.00,
$706,219.07
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 20225 be adopted.
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned change order.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20225 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20153 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year
Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And (6)
Vendors: (1) S-Mo Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas, (2)
Affordable Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, (3) DM]
Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas, (4) K&D Affordable
Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas, (5) Newcost Company Of
Port Arthur, Texas, And (6) Williams Transport Of
Lumberton, Texas, For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-
Owned And City-Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City
Designated As Area A, With An Annual Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $37,500.00. Funds Are Available In Account
Number 001-1304-541.59-00 - Other Contractual Services
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 20153 be adopted.
Purchasing Director Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to conduct the
casting of lots for the rotation list as follows:
There was a three way tie between Affordable Lawn Care, DMJ Landscaping and K & D
Affordable Lawn Service. Lots were cast by the Mayor drawing names from a box. The
following order of rotation was determined:
Affordable Lawn Care
DMJ Landscaping
K & D Affordable Lawn Service
Proposed Resolution No. 20153 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-164 with the
above-mentioned rotation determination included.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-164 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-164
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE (1) YEAR
CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND (6) VENDORS: (1) S-MO
UNLIMITED OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (2)
AFFORDABLE LAWN SERVICE OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, (3) DM] LANDSCAPING OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (4) K&D AFFORDABLE
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LAWN CARE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (5)
NEWCOST COMPANY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS,
AND (6) WILLIAMS TRANSPORT OF
LUMBERTON, TEXAS, FOR GRASS MOWING
SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-
OWNED VACANT LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE
CITY DESIGNATED AS AREA A, WITH AN
ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$37,500.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-1304-541.59-00 -
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
(2) P.R. No. 20154 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year
Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Twelve
(12) Vendors: (1) All In One Lawn Service Of Port Arthur,
Texas, (2) Derrick And Noah Lawn Service Of Port Arthur,
Texas, (3) Eduardo T.O. Landscaping Of Groves, Texas, (4)
Hites Maintenance Of Port Arthur, Texas, (5) Israel Lopez
Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas, (6) J & J Lawn Services
And Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas, (7) JL Handyman
Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, (8) K & D Affordable Lawn
Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, (9) M & J Lawn Services Of
Port Arthur, Texas, (10) Myers And Myers Of Port Arthur,
Texas, (11) S-Mo Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas And (12)
Support Operation Services Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-
Owned Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated
As Area B-E, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact
Of $150,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account Number
001-1304-541.59-00 - Other Contractual Services
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 20154 be adopted.
Purchasing Director Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to conduct the
casting of lots for the rotation list as follows:
There were three ties, one between Israel Lopez Construction and JL Handyman
Service, one between Support Operation Services and between All In One Lawn Service,
S-MO Unlimited and M & J Lawn Service. Lots were cast by the Mayor drawing names
from a box. The following order of rotation was determined:
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Israel Lopez Construction
JL Handyman
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Support Operation Services
Myers and Myers
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All In One Lawn Service
S-MO Unlimited
M & J Lawn Service
Proposed Resolution No. 20154 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-165 with the
above-mentioned rotation determinations included.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 18-165 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-165
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE (1) YEAR
CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND TWELVE (12) VENDORS: (1) ALL
IN ONE LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS, (2) DERRICK AND NOAH LAWN
SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (3)
EDUARDO T.O. LANDSCAPING OF GROVES,
TEXAS, (4) HITES MAINTENANCE OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, (5) ISRAEL LOPEZ
CONSTRUCTION OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (6)
J & J LAWN SERVICES AND LANDSCAPING OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (7) JL HANDYMAN
SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (8) K & D
AFFORDABLE LAWN SERVICE OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, (9) M & J LAWN SERVICES OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (10) MYERS AND
MYERS OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (11) S-MO
UNLIMITED OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND (12)
SUPPORT OPERATION SERVICES OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR GRASS MOWING
SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-
OWNED DEVELOPED LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE
CITY DESIGNATED AS AREA B-E, WITH AN
ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$150,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-1304-541.59-00 -
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
(3) P.R. No. 20155 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year
Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Eighteen
(18) Vendors: (1) Affordable Lawn Care Of Port Arthur,
Texas, (2) All In One Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas,
(3) Bladerunners Of Beaumont, Texas, (4) Dee Rite Cut Of
Port Arthur, Texas, (5) Derrick And Noah Lawn Service Of
Port Arthur, Texas, (6) DMJ Landscaping Of Port Arthur,
Texas, (7) Eduardo T.O. Landscaping Of Groves, Texas, (8)
Hites Maintenance Of Port Arthur, Texas, (9) Israel Lopez
Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas, (10) J & J Lawn Service
And Landscaping Of Beaumont, Texas, (11) JL Handyman
Of Port Arthur, Texas, (12) K & D Affordable Of Port Arthur,
Texas, (13) M & J Lawn Services Of Port Arthur, Texas,
(14) Myers And Myers Of Port Arthur, Texas, (15) Newcost
Company Of Port Arthur, Texas, (16) South East Texas
Lawn And Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas, (17) S-Mo
Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas And (18) Support
Operation Services Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Mowing
Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant Lots
In Areas Of The City Designated As Areas B Through E,
With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$150,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account Number 001-
1304-541.59-00 — Other Contractual Services
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
It has been determined that a motion and second was not made to bring Proposed
Resolution No. 20155 to the floor. However, lots were cast to determine the order of
rotation.
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Purchasing Director Cliff Williams appeared before the City Council to conduct the
casting of lots for the rotation list as follows:
There were three ties, one between Derrick & Noah Lawn Service and M & J Lawn
Service, one between Dee Rite Cut and Israel Lopez Construction and Newcost
Company and Affordable Lawn Care. Lots were cast by the Mayor drawing names from
a box. The following order of rotation was determined:
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Derrick & Noah Lawn Service
M & J Lawn Service
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Dee Rite Cut
Israel Lopez Construction
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Newcost Company
Affordable Lawn Care
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The casting of lots was approved but Proposed Resolution No. 20155 was not properly
brought to the floor. I will be brought back under unfinished business at the May 8,
2018 Regular Council meeting with the rotation determinations included for proper
adoption.
(4) P.R. No. 20198 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Library Board
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried, Proposed No. 20198 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-167.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-167 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-167
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PORT ARTHUR LIBRARY BOARD
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6685 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of
Surplus Furniture/Equipment, Appliances, Bicycles, And
Miscellaneous Items By A Public Online Auction Through
Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6685 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-15.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-15 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-15
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
SURPLUS FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT,
4 APPLIANCES, BICYCLES, AND MISCELLANEOUS
ITEMS BY A PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION
THROUGH RENE BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC.
(2) P.O. No. 6686 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110
(Utilities), Article II (Water), Division 3 (Services Charges),
Sections 110-91 And 110-92, And Article III (Sewers),
Division 3 (Service Charges), Section 110-191 Of The Code
Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It Pertains To
Rates For Residential And Commercial Customers, And
Providing For Publication
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6686 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-16.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-16 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-16
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110
(UTILITIES), ARTICLE II (WATER), DIVISION 3
(SERVICES CHARGES), SECTIONS 110-91 AND
110-92, AND ARTICLE III (SEWERS), DIVISION
3 (SERVICE CHARGES), SECTION 110-191 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, AS IT PERTAINS TO RATES FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS,
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
(4) P.O. No. 6691 — An Appropriation Ordinance Increasing The
City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
October 1, 2017 And Ending September 30, 2018 By
$600,000.00 For The General Liability Fund
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6691 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-17.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-17 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 18-17
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE INCREASING
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2017
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 BY
$600,000.00 FOR THE GENERAL LIABILITY
FUND
Councilmember Swati made the following farewell statement:
It's been a huge privilege and honor to serve on this council these last
three years and I thank the all mighty Lord for that. There are no words
to express my gratitude for this opportunity. But, I would like to take this
opportunity to offer my sincerest apologies to anyone I may have
offended by my actions or words as I served this tenure on this council.
I'm extraordinarily grateful for the privilege bestowed on me in being your
representative these past few years. I have done my best to serve this
council and the city in all that I have done. Even though we may not
always agree that is in essence the beauty of democracy. Our discussions
and difference in opinions lead to tough decisions made for the overall
benefit of the citizens of the city. I am grateful to all the city employees of
the respect they have granted me and I salute your hard work and
diligence in providing our citizens the best service possible. Despite the
various challenges you must face on a daily basis you continue to work
through them and I thank you for that.
To my past and present colleagues on this council I personally thank
every one of you for allowing me the privilege to serve beside you in this
honorable position. There have been many bumps down this road and
none of us will be here forever. But as long as we can proudly say that we
have worked together with respect and integrity I can ask for nothing
more. I wish you all the best and thank you once again.
Last but most importantly my citizens, without your support I could not
have done any of this. I could not have made it this far. For that I thank
you from the bottom of my heart. I may be leaving this council today but
for you I leave a message. This council is a direct product of your vote.
Every single person that sits on this dais today is here because you have
allowed them to be here. The day you realize the power you hold as a
citizen of the city, then you will understand that no matter what official or
capacity anyone may 'hold they cannot supersede you as a citizen. My
respective citizens stay engaged in the municipal process. As this is where
you can bring about the most change that directly affects each and every
one of you and your families and your everyday lives. Stay engaged in the
process, exercise your civic duty to vote and hold your representatives
accountable for their actions and inactions. This is how you will see real
change come about in the government and its processes.
Someone ask me today was it worth it? My response to them was without
a doubt. I learned so much gained so many friends, knowledge, and
experience. Would I do it again? Hell yeah, I would. So I may be leaving
today but I'm not going far I will be around. You guys will see me. If my
assistance is required by the city, by this council I will make myself
available as much as I can. With that I say my farewell and pray that God
continues to bless this city and the citizens upon the city. Thank you all.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 8:55 p.m.
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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.
RECEPTION
An appreciation reception was held in honor of District 5 Councilmember Willie Lewis,
Jr. and District 6 Councilmember Osman Swati.
MAYOR DERRICK FREEMAN
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD April 24, 2018.
APPROVED .
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