HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 3, 2018 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — July 3, 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, July 23,
2018 at 8:35 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Thomas Kinlaw, III.; Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Cal Jones, Charlotte M. Moses and Kaprina Frank; Interim City
Manager Harvey Robinson, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R.
Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Acting Chief of Police John Owens.
Councilmember Harold Doucet was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Greg Richard Regarding Forensic Audit Status
Not present.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Rawetts Baaheth Regarding The Year
One (1) — Streets Rehabilitation Program
Street Supervisor Rawetts Baaheth gave the above-mentioned presentation.
Public Works Director and City Engineer Alberto Elefano appeared before the City
Council to answer inquiries regarding the street program.
(2) A Presentation By Mayor Freeman Regarding Youth Sports
Tourism
Mayor Freeman gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
E. Discussion - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, that the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 20327:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Expense Reports
(A1) Councilmember Charlotte Moses:
Women In Government Summer Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
May 29 — June 1, 2018 $2,243.45
(A2) City Attorney Val Tizeno:
The Texas City Attorney Association's Summer Conference
Cedar Creek, Texas
June 13 — 15, 2018 $1,643.72
B. Minutes
June 25, 2018 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20287 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The
Amount Of $10,108.61 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) (2011
Diamondback 18' Airboat)
Proposed Resolution No. 20287 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-259.
(2) P.R. No. 20308 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A New Contract With Greyhound Bus
Lines, Inc., Of Dallas, Texas, For Port Arthur Transit To
Serve As Greyhound's Local Bus Terminal And Ticket Agent
Proposed Resolution No. 20308 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-260.
(3) P.R. No. 20312 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Annual Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Greenscapes Six, LLC, Of Baytown,
Texas, For The Installation Of Sidewalks In Various
Locations Throughout The City With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $90,115 For Public Works, A Not To Exceed
Amount Of $174,460.25 For EDC, And $50,000 For Parks.
Funding Is Available In The Following Accounts: Account
No. 001-1203-531.87-00, Public Works Streets - ADA
Sidewalk; Account No. 120-1429-582.59-05, Project
#EDCSWD, EDC - Other Contractual Services - 4B
Development, And Account No. 001-1207-531.39-00, Parks
Maintenance - Other Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 20312 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-261.
(4) P.R. No. 20317 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Hampshire
Roofing Co., LLC Of Lumberton, Texas, For Plaster Work,
Painting Of Window Panes & Sashes, Some Exterior
Painting, And Work On Chimneys, Which Includes Flashing
And Caps, At Rose Hill Manor In The Amount Of
$57,000.00; Funding Available From Hotel Occupancy Tax
Account No. 140-1405-551.59-00, Project No. M97908
Proposed Resolution No. 20317 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-262.
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(5) P.R. No. 20319 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Physical Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $6,870.78 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP)
As A Result Of Property Damage To Code Enforcement Unit
#1987
Proposed Resolution No. 20319 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-263.
(6) P.R. No. 20321 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non-Exclusive
Contract With Econo Lodge Inn & Suites As To Provide
Services, Supplies, Accommodations, Or Conference Rooms
In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster With The Term Of
The Agreement From July 24, 2018 To July 23, 2020
Proposed Resolution No. 20321 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-264.
(7) P.R. No. 20322 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Amendment No. 5 To The
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 Program Income,
("NSP1-P1") Reservation System Participation Agreement
No. 77090003154 To Provide For The Continuation Of
Reimbursements Of Eligible Expenses Under The Existing
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 Contract Number
77090000154
Proposed Resolution No. 20322 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-265.
(8) P.R. No. 20324 — A Resolution Authorizing Repairs To Raw
Water Transfer Pump #101 At The Water Purification Plant
By Cayson Pump Services, LLC Of Deer Park, Texas, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $26,505.25; Funding Is
Available In Utilities Account No. 410-1252-532.42-00,
Equipment Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 20324 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-266.
(9) P.R. No. 20326 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With
Oldcastle Materials Texas, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For
The West 8th Street Roadway Pavement Rehabilitation
Project, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$1,248,949.00, Funding Available In GLO Round 2.2
Program, Project No. I22W8, Account No. 145-1201-
532.59-00, $531,215.00 And Project No. I22W8, Capital
Improvements Account 307-1601-591.86.00, $717,734.00
Proposed Resolution No. 20326 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-267.
(11) P.R. No. 20330 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
HDPE Pipe For The Utilities Department From Core & Main
Of Beaumont, Texas For The Total Amount Of $41,250.00;
Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Account No. 410-
1255-532.83-00, Sewer System
Proposed Resolution No. 20330 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-268.
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(10) P.R. No. 20327 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Interlocal Agreement Between The Port Of Port
Arthur And The City Of Port Arthur For Street Projects That
Will Enhance The Connectivity To The Port Of Port Arthur,
With A Projected Budgetary Impact Not To Exceed
$220,785.00. Funding Is Available In The Capital
Improvements Account For Streets 307-1601-591.86.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20327 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Resolutions - None
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6663 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78
(Personnel), Article II (Personnel Policy), Division 1,
Section 78-53 (Reporting For Duty In Inclement Weather)
Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6663 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-35.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-35 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-35
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78
(PERSONNEL), ARTICLE II (PERSONNEL
POLICY), DIVISION 1, SECTION 78-53
(REPORTING FOR DUTY IN INCLEMENT
WEATHER) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
(2) P.O. No. 6708 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, Setting The Just And Reasonable Rates For The Cost
Of Service Adjustment Clause To Be Charged By Texas Gas
Service Company, A Division Of One Gas, Inc., For Gas
Service Customers In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas;
Requiring Reimbursement Of Rate Case Expenses; Finding
That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act;
And Declaring An Effective Date For This Ordinance
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6708 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-36.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-36 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-36
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, SETTING THE JUST AND
REASONABLE RATES FOR THE COST OF
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE TO BE
CHARGED BY TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY, A
DIVISION OF ONE GAS, INC., FOR GAS
SERVICE CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS; REQUIRING
REIMBURSEMENT OF RATE CASE EXPENSES;
FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE
(3) P.O. No. 6709 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $3,913.00 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP)
As A Result Of Property Damage To Police Vehicle #1753
(2009 Ford Crown Victoria)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6709 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-37.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-37 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-37
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A
PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,913.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
(TMLIRP) AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
TO POLICE VEHICLE #1753 (2009 FORD
CROWN VICTORIA)
(4) P.O. No. 6710 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $9,930.00 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP)
As A Result Of Property Damage To Cecil Reynolds Park
Storage Building (4100 36th Street)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6710 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-38.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-38 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-38
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A
PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,930.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
(TMLIRP) AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
TO CECIL REYNOLDS PARK STORAGE
BUILDING (4100 36TH STREET)
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
Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With
The Port Arthur Police Association
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Receive Legal
Advice And Consultation With The City Regarding Legal
Action Asserted By The City As It Pertains To Housing
Issues And Real Property Foreclosures
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land Located At 3501 Cultural Drive Also Known As
The Texas Artist Museum (TAMS)
(4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land Located In The City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ)
(5) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land Located At 549 4th Street
(6) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties
And Responsibilities Of The Interim City Manager
(7) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Development Incentives In The Industrial District/ETJ
The City Council recessed their meeting at 9:06 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 11:09 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw;
Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Moses and Frank; Interim City Manager Robinson; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Acting Chief John Owens.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 11:10 a.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.
MAYOR DERRICK FREEMAN
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD July 3, 2018.
APPROVED
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