HomeMy WebLinkAbout(02) MAY 8, 2018 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — May 8, 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, May 8,
2018 at 8:36 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Thomas Kinlaw,
III, Harold Doucet, 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Cal Jones joined the Regular Meeting at 8:40 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations
May 12-18 as "Municipal Clerks Week"
May 2018 as "Lupus Awareness Month"
May 2018 as "Elder Abuse Month And Elder Abuse Prevention
Month"
May 8, 2018 as "Staff Sergeant Earl Ray Day"
May 2018 as "Motorcycle Awareness Month"
May 2018 as "Building Maintenance Month"
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing To Consider Z18-03 [Sup# 231] — Specific
Use Permit For Approximately 1.873 Acres Of Land, Tract
81, Abstract No. 123 D. Gahagen, Pleasure Island, City Of
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:03 a.m.
Planning 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.
The Applicant Thomas Drain, 3432 9th Street appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:06 a.m.
(2) A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From
Multiple Family "MF" To Planned Development District — 37
"PD-37" For Approximately 4.658 Acres Of Land, Lots 3, 4,
5 and 6, Block 12, Range "G", Port Arthur Land company
Subdivisions, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:07 a.m.
Assistant City Manager Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the above-mentioned item.
City Engineer Alberto Elefano appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned rezoning.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
The following citizens appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned
item:
Dr. Rick Irwin
Morris Albright, III, 8018 Tom Drive
Tom McDonald, 8019 Tom Drive
Robert Lynch, 7817 Spring Meadow
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chatelaine, 4345 Howell Drive
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jones
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:55 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Victoria A. Woody Regarding Victoria's Special Occasions
and Parties LLC, (VSOP) Bringing New Business And Jobs
To The City
Victoria Woody, 1116 Lakewood Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss
the above-mentioned topic.
(2) Greg Richard Regarding Forensic Audit Workshop Update
Greg Richard, 509 H. 0. Mills, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
(3) Allen Valka Of Opies's Towing & Transport Regarding City
Ordinance 8-105, Parking Limited To Cars, Pickup Trucks,
And Vans
Allen Valka, 3741 Memorial Blvd., appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
Code Enforcement Supervisor and Inspector James Brown appeared before the City
Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Darlene Thomas-Pierre, Director Of
Inspections And Code Compliance Regarding Tire And
Trash Pick-Up
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(10) P.R. No. 20249 — A Resolution Nominating Motiva
Enterprises, LLC To The Office Of The Governor Economic
Development And Tourism (OOGEDT) Through The
Economic Development Band 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
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20249 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-167.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-167 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-167
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING MOTIVA
ENTERPRISES, LLC TO THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
TOURISM (OOGEDT) THROUGH THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BAND 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
(11) P.R. No. 20250 — A Resolution Nominating The Premcor
Refining Group Inc., 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
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20250 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-168.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-168 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-168
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING THE PREMCOR
REFINING GROUP INC., TO THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
TOURISM (OOGEDT) THROUGH THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR DESIGNATION AS A
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QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE
PROJECT UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE
ZONE PROGRAM UNDER THE TEXAS
ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding City-Owned Properties (Requested
by Councilmember Doucet)
Councilmember Doucet led the discussion and no action was taken.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) 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.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20155 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-169.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-169 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-169
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)
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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
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
A. Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes
April 24, 2018 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20186 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Utilities Relocation Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Port Arthur LNG Holdings, LLC Pertaining
To A Public Utility Easement Whereupon A Liquefaction
Facility Will Be Erected Located In The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 20186 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-170.
(2) P.R. No. 20204 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With
Excavation And Construction, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For
The Lakeshore Drive Roadway Pavement Replacement
Project With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$560,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account Under The
Capital Improvement Account For Street Maintenance 307-
1601-591.86-01 Project# EDC002
Proposed Resolution No. 20204 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-171.
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(3) P.R. No. 20226 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Physical Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $50,223.24 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP)
As A Result Of Property Damage To City Hall Annex
Building
Proposed Resolution No. 20226 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-172.
(4) P.R. No. 20227 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Physical Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $10,080.40 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP)
As A Result Of Property Damage To Water Distribution Unit
#2005
Proposed Resolution No. 20227 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-173.
(5) P.R. No. 20228 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The
Amount Of $2,443,519.75 Made Against Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result
Of The Flood Damages To City Vehicles Due To Hurricane
Harvey (August 30, 2017)
Proposed Resolution No. 20228 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-174.
(6) P.R. No. 20242 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make A Payment To Texas Commission On
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) For The Second Quarter Fee
For Landfill Disposal With A Not To Exceed Amount Of
$29,566.07. Funding Is Available In Account No. 403-1274-
533.59-01, Public Works Department Landfill Division —
Regulatory Fees/Fines
Proposed Resolution No. 20242 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-175.
(7) P.R. No. 20243 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The
Amount Of $14,955.90 Made Against Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result
Of The Flood Damages To A Unit Of Mobile Equipment Due
To Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017) (2016 Gradall
Excavator DE)
Proposed Resolution No. 20243 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-176.
(8) P.R. No. 20244 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year
And Final Year Of The Contract With Siddons-Martin
Emergency Group Of Port Arthur And Houston, Texas, For
Preventative Maintenance And Repair To Fire Department
Fire Apparatus And Other Special Response Vehicles, With
A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $200,000.00; Funding
Available In Fire Department Vehicle Maintenance Account
No. 001-1121-522.43-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20244 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-177.
(9) P.R. No. 20245 — A Resolution Authorizing The Donation Of
Ten (10) Outdated Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBAs) To The Lamar Institute Of Technology Fire
Academy
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Proposed Resolution No. 20245 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-178.
(12) P.R. No. 20252 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Sixteen (16) Police Vehicles Via The Texas GoodBuy
Cooperative Purchasing Contract From Silsbee Ford Of
Silsbee, Texas In The Amount Of $501,032.48; Funding
Available In Account Numbers: 147-2300-901.92-00,
Project No. 082617; 001-1101-521.11-00; And 001-1101-
521.57-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20252 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-179.
(13) P.R. No. 20253 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Participate In An Interlocal Agreement For
Cooperative Purchasing With GoodBuy Purchasing
Cooperative Of The Education Service Center, Region 2
Proposed Resolution No. 20253 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-180.
(14) P.R. No. 20255 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Six (6) Months Lease With Karey
Amick Of B&H Enterprises, Inc., For The Property Located
At 949 T.B. Ellison Parkway, Also Known As The Pleasure
Island Boat Yard
Proposed Resolution No. 20255 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-181.
(15) P.R. No. 20257 — 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
$55,493.82 To A New Total Amount Of $1,443.369.07 And
Increasing The Contract Term By 36 Calendar Days To A
New Total Of 177 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 ($713,369.07)
Proposed Resolution No. 20257 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-182.
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20183 — A Resolution Rejecting All Request For
Qualifications For Engineering Design And Construction
Management Services Street Program Year One
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20183 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-183.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-183 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-183
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
STREET PROGRAM YEAR ONE
(3) P.R. No. 20221 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Arceneaux, Wilson And Cole, LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas For The Roadway Design Of 15th Street With
A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $66,111.00. Funding Is
Available In Account 307-1601-591.86.00 Under The
Capital Improvements Account For Streets Improvement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20221 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-184.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-184 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-184
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ARCENEAUX, WILSON AND COLE, LLC OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE ROADWAY DESIGN
OF 15TH STREET WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $66,111.00.
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 307-
1601-591.86.00 UNDER THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR STREETS
IMPROVEMENT
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Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Arceneaux, Wilson And Cole, LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas For The Roadway Design Of Willow Avenue
With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $99,135.00.
Funding Is Available In Account 307-1601-591.86.00
Under The Capital Improvements Account For Streets
Improvement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20222 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-185.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-185 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-185
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ARCENEAUX, WILSON AND COLE, LLC OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE ROADWAY DESIGN
OF WILLOW AVENUE WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $99,135.00.
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 307-
1601-591.86.00 UNDER THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR STREETS
IMPROVEMENT
(5) P.R. No. 20223 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Arceneaux, Wilson And Cole, LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas For The Roadway Design Of 60th Street With
A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $110,703.00. Funding Is
Available In Account 307-1601-591.86.00 Under The
Capital Improvements Account For Streets Improvement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20223 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-186.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-186 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-186
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ARCENEAUX, WILSON AND COLE, LLC OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE ROADWAY DESIGN
OF 60TH STREET WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $110,703.00.
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 307-
1601-591.86.00 UNDER THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR STREETS
IMPROVEMENT
(6) P.R. No. 20230 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Action Civil Engineers, PLLC Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Roadway Design Of Sunken Court — Phase I
With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $106,300.00.
Funding Is Available In Account 307-1601-591.86.00
Under The Capital Improvements Account For Street
Improvement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20230 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-187.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-187 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-187
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ACTION CIVIL ENGINEERS, PLLC OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE ROADWAY DESIGN
OF SUNKEN COURT — PHASE I WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF
$106,300.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT 307-1601-591.86.00 UNDER THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENT
(7) P.R. No. 20231 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Action Civil Engineers, PLLC Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Roadway Design Of Sunken Court — Phase II
With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $110,500.00.
Funding Is Available In Account 307-1601-591.86.00
Under The Capital Improvements Account For Street
Improvement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20231 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-188.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-188 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-188
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ACTION CIVIL ENGINEERS, PLLC OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE ROADWAY DESIGN
OF SUNKEN COURT — PHASE II WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF
$110,500.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT 307-1601-591.86.00 UNDER THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENT
(8) P.R. No. 20232 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Soutex Surveyors And Engineers Of Port
Arthur, Texas For The Roadway Design Of Carolina Avenue
With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $106,000.00.
Funding Is Available In Account 307-1601-591.86.00
Under The Capital Improvements Account For Streets
Improvement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Jones, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20232 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-189.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-189 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-189
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
SOUTEX SURVEYORS AND ENGINEERS OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE ROADWAY
DESIGN OF CAROLINA AVENUE WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF
$106,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT 307-1601-591.86.00 UNDER THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR
STREETS IMPROVEMENT
(9) P.R. No. 20233 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Professional Services Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Soutex Surveyors And
Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Roadway Design
Of 8th Avenue With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of
$106,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account 307-1601-
591.86.00 Under The Capital Improvements Account For
Streets Improvement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20233 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-190.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-190 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-190
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND SOUTEX SURVEYORS AND
ENGINEERS OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE
ROADWAY DESIGN OF 8TH AVENUE WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF
$106,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT 307-1601-591.86.00 UNDER THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR
STREETS IMPROVEMENT
(10) P.R. No. 20238 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Action Civil Engineers, PLLC Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Roadway Design Of Nashville Avenue With A
Projected Budgetary Amount Of $109,500.00. Funding Is
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Available In Account 307-1601-591.86.00 Under The
Capital Improvements Account For Streets Improvement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20238 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-191.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-191 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-191
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ACTION CIVIL ENGINEERS, PLLC OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE ROADWAY DESIGN
OF NASHVILLE AVENUE WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $109,500.00.
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 307-
1601-591.86.00 UNDER THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR STREETS
IMPROVEMENT
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6690 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of Mobile Equipment
Physical Damage In The Amount Of $275,000.00 Made
Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Landfill
Compactor #1636
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6690 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-18.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-18 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-18
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT OF
MOBILE EQUIPMENT PHYSICAL DAMAGE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $275,000.00 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP)
AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO
LANDFILL COMPACTOR #1636
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(2) P.O. No. 6693 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas Approval To Implement The Rates For A New Federal
Tax Credit Rider ("FTCCR") Proposed By Aqua Texas, Inc.
Aqua Utilities, Inc. (Including Its Subsidiaries Harper
Water Company, Inc., And Kerrville South Water Company,
Inc.) And Aqua Development, Inc. D/B/A Aqua Texas Filing
Made With The City On April 4, 2018; Finding That The
Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making
Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject, And
Declaring An Effective Date
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Jones, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6693 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-19.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-19 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT
THE RATES FOR A NEW FEDERAL TAX CREDIT
RIDER ("FTCCR") PROPOSED BY AQUA TEXAS,
INC. AQUA UTILITIES, INC. (INCLUDING ITS
SUBSIDIARIES HARPER WATER COMPANY,
INC., AND KERRVILLE SOUTH WATER
COMPANY, INC.) AND AQUA DEVELOPMENT,
INC. D/B/A AQUA TEXAS FILING MADE WITH
THE CITY ON APRIL 4, 2018; FINDING THAT
THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT,
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(3) P.O. No. 6694 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, Article
II, Sections 54 — 64 To The City Of Port Arthur Code Of
Ordinances, To Include Regulations For The Proper
Disposal Of Tires And The Registration Of Certain Tire
Businesses And Tire Haulers Within The City Of Port Arthur;
Providing For A Penalty Of $50.00 For Each Separate
Offense; And Providing For Publication Thereof
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Moses
that Proposed Ordinance No. 6694 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6694 was amended as follows:
Providing for a penalty of $100.00 for each separate offense.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
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Proposed Ordinance No. 6694 was adopted, as amended, becoming Ordinance No. 18-
20.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-20 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-20
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34,
ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 54 — 64 TO THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO
INCLUDE REGULATIONS FOR THE PROPER
DISPOSAL OF TIRES AND THE REGISTRATION
OF CERTAIN TIRE BUSINESSES AND TIRE
HAULERS WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF $100.00 FOR
EACH SEPARATE OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION THEREOF
(2) P.R. No. 20216 — A Resolution Documenting That Pursuant
To The Amendment Of Section 9 Of Article II Of The City
Charter Approved At The May 2, 1992 City Election In The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, District 3 Councilmember Shall
Serve As Mayor Pro Tem And Shall Act As Mayor During The
Absence Or Disability Of The Mayor And Shall Serve As
Mayor Pro Tern Until May 2019
SWEARING IN OF MAYOR PRO TEM THOMAS KINLAW III
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20216 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-192.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Councilmember Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-192 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-192
A RESOLUTION DOCUMENTING THAT
PURSUANT TO THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 9
OF ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CHARTER
APPROVED AT THE MAY 2, 1992 CITY
ELECTION IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS, DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER SHALL
SERVE AS MAYOR PRO TEM AND SHALL ACT AS
MAYOR DURING THE ABSENCE OR DISABILITY
OF THE MAYOR AND SHALL SERVE AS MAYOR
PRO TEM UNTIL MAY 2019
The City Secretary administered the Statement and Oath to the newly appointed Mayor
Pro Tern, Thomas Kinlaw, III.
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
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Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With
The Port Arthur Police Association
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:49 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 12:53 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones;
Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Doucet and Moses; Interim City Manager Robinson; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Patrick Melvin.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 12:54 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 May 8, 2018.
APPROVED •
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