HomeMy WebLinkAbout(01) JUNE 25, 2018 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — June 25, 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, June 25,
2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Harold Doucet
and Charlotte M. Moses; Interim City Manager Harvey Robinson, Assistant City
Secretary Kelly Moore, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Acting
Chief of Police John Owens.
Councilmember Cal Jones joined the Regular Meeting at 11:03 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Thomas Kinlaw and Councilmember Kaprina Frank were absent from
the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Greg Richard Regarding Forensic Audit Update
Greg Richard, 509 H.O. Mills Blvd., appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(2) Martin Flood Regarding RV Park
Martin Flood, 2236 Sharon Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
Assistant City Manager Ron Burton appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding RV parks.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Update On Keep The City
Clean Program
Code Enforcement Supervisor Darlene Pierre gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Report On June 19th
Rain Event
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez and City Engineer Alberto Elefano gave the
above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolution No. 20266:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
A. Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes
June 5, 2018 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20174 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A One Ton Pickup Truck From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee,
Texas Through The GoodBuy Purchasing Program For The
Development Services Department, Equipment Services
Division For A Total Amount Of $42,134.60, Funding
Available In Equipment Replacement Fund Account No.
625-1801-531.92-01
Proposed Resolution No. 20174 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-242.
(2) P.R. No. 20234 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down
Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The
Purchase Of 1125 5th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through
The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 20234 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-243.
(3) P.R. No. 20236 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To
Advertise For Bids For The Sale Of Two Grapple Trash
Trucks With The Total Cost Of $399,674.00
Proposed Resolution No. 20236 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-344.
(5) P.R. No. 20280 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2018-2019
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, Immunization
Branch-Locals In The Amount Of $162,300.00. No Cash
Match Is Required
Proposed Resolution No. 20280 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-245.
(6) P.R. No. 20300 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool For Disaster Recovery
Services In The Estimated Amount Of $750,000.00
Provided By SynergyNDS During Hurricane Harvey
Proposed Resolution No. 20300 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-246.
(7) P.R. No. 20302 — A Resolution Authorizing Ratification Of
The Emergency Repairs To Unit Number 2135, Gradall, For
Public Works Department, Drainage Division Form A & J
Engine Of Groves, Texas, In The Total Amount Of
$42,782.54. Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey
Account No. 147-2300-901.42-00, Project No. 082617
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting —June 25, 2018
Proposed Resolution No. 20302 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-247.
(8) P.R. No. 20304 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down
Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The
Purchase Of 1135 5th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through
The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 20304 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-248.
(9) P.R. No. 20305 — A Resolution To Amend The 2016
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
That Reallocates Funds In The Amount Of $5,000.00 From
The Expired Gift Of Life Contract And $17,480.00 From The
Expired Program Of Health Excellence Contract To The
2017 Gift Of Life Community Development Block Grant
Contract That Increases The Contract To $10,000.00
Account Number 105-1431-552.59-00 Project Number
C43102; And The 2017 Program Of Health Community
Development Block Grant Contract In The Amount Of
$17,480.00, Account Number 105-1431-552.59-00 Project
Number C43126
Proposed Resolution No. 20305 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-249.
(10) P.R. No. 20307 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment
To The Pre-Employment Workforce Training Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port
Arthur For The Training Of Additional Port Arthur Residents
As Class A & B Commercial Drivers In An Amount Not To
Exceed $60,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No.
120-1429-582.59-07
Proposed Resolution No. 20307 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-250.
(11) P.R. No. 20309 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Engage The Services Of Baer Engineering And
Environmental Consulting, Inc., To Conduct Phase I & II
Environmental Assessments Of The Former Port Arthur
News Building Located At 549 4TM Street In An Amount Not
To Exceed $21,800.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No.
120-1429-582.53-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20309 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-251.
(12) P.R. No. 20311 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase Used Pipebursting Equipment For
The Utilities Department From Brystar Construction, Inc.,
Of Beaumont, Texas, With The Projected Budgetary Impact
Of $280,000.00; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities
Account No. 410-1255-532.92-00, Equipment
Proposed Resolution No. 20311 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-252.
(13) P.R. No. 20314 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SpawGlass
Construction Corp. Of Beaumont, Texas, Through BuyBoard
Cooperative Contract No. 520-16 EZ1QC For The
Renovation Of The Operation Center, In The Amount Of
$200,301.00 Funding From Proceeds Received From
Insurance In Account No. 147-2300-901.32-00, Project No.
082617 - Emergency Management Fund
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Regular Meeting — June 25, 2018
Proposed Resolution No. 20314 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-253.
(14) P.R. No. 20315 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SETEX Construction
Corp. Of Beaumont, Texas, Through BuyBoard Cooperative
Contract No. 520-16 (CORE) For The Renovation Of The
Equipment Services Building, In The Amount Of
$96,067.11; Funding From Proceeds Received From
Insurance In Account No. 147-2300-901.32-00, Project No.
082617 - Emergency Management Fund
Proposed Resolution No. 20315 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-254.
(15) P.R. No. 20316 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Submit A Response To The Texas General Land Office's
Request For Proposals For Implementation Of An Economic
Revitalization Program Under The Community
Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Programs
Proposed Resolution No. 20316 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-255.
(16) P.R. No. 20320 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Submit A Letter Of Intent To Be Considered For
A Grant With KaBOOM! For A Build It With KaBOOM!
Playground Grant For Playground Equipment On Barbara
Jacket Park (No Matching Funds Are Required)
Proposed Resolution No. 20320 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-256.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(4) P.R. No. 20266 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Utilize Pre-Employment Workforce Training Funds To
Implement A 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program In
An Amount Not To Exceed $38,400.00; Funds Available In
EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-07
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20266 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-257.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-257 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-257
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO UTILIZE PRE-
EMPLOYMENT WORKFORCE TRAINING FUNDS
TO IMPLEMENT A 2018 SUMMER YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $38,400.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN
EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.59-07
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting — June 25, 2018
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20310 — A Resolution Nominating A Member To
The Board Of Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal
District For The Remaining Portion Of The 2017-2018 Term,
Due To A Vacancy
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 20310.
Mr. Pat Powell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above-mentioned board of directors.
Proposed Resolution No. 20310 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-258.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-258 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-258
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE
REMAINING PORTION OF THE 2017-2018
TERM, DUE TO A VACANCY
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6705 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 16-
53 As It Pertains To Article 42 (Inclement Weather) Of The
Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6705 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-33.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-33 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-33
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
16-53 AS IT PERTAINS TO ARTICLE 42
(INCLEMENT WEATHER) OF THE COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE PORT ARTHUR
POLICE ASSOCIATION
(2) P.O. No. 6707 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date
For An Additional Ninety (90) Days Beyond The June 19,
2018, Effective Date Proposed By Entergy Texas, Inc., In
Connection With Its Rate Increase Application Entitled
"Application Of Entergy Texas, Inc. For Authority To
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Change Rates", Filed On May 15, 2018; Authorizing
Participation With The Entergy Texas, Inc. Service Area
Cities Steering Committee Hiring Of Experts; Authorizing
The City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By
Law At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas, Requiring
Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; 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 Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6707 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-34.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-34 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-34
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
SUSPENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AN
ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAYS BEYOND THE
JUNE 19, 2018, EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSED BY
ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., IN CONNECTION WITH
ITS RATE INCREASE APPLICATION ENTITLED
"APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. FOR
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES", FILED ON
MAY 15, 2018; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
WITH THE ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. SERVICE
AREA CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE HIRING
OF EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY
COMMISSION OF TEXAS, REQUIRING
REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE
EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING
COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
IX. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney A Claim Regarding White v. City of Port
Arthur
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation
To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The
City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In
Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With
The Port Arthur Police Association
(3) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties
And Responsibilities Of The Interim City Manager
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(4) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Tri-con, Inc.)
(5) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Standard Alloys Engineered Services)
(6) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (New Town Spirits)
(7) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Echo Group)
(8) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Development Incentives In The Industrial District/ETJ
The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:13 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 1:13 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet
and Moses; Interim City Manager Robinson; Assistant City Secretary Moore; City
Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Acting Chief John Owens.
Motion In Open Session
Councilmember Moses read the following motion into the record:
A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MEDIATED SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF WHITE V. CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND TO RATIFY THE MANAGER'S SETTLEMENT RELEASE
MADE BASED UPON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
VIII. WORKSHOP
A Workshop Regarding The Forensic Audit (Requested By
Councilmember Doucet)
Discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned forensic audit.
Mayor Freeman left the Regular Meeting at 1:50 p.m. and returned at 1:57 p.m.
Councilmember Jones left the Regular Meeting at 1:50 p.m. and returned at 2:02 p.m.
Councilmember Moses left the Regular Meeting at 2:10 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 2:12 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.
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MAYOR DERRICK FREEMAN
ATTEST:
ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY KELLY MOORE
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD lune 25, 2018.
APPROVED .
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