HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — September 25, 2018
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Frank 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,
September 25, 2018 at 8:32 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., 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 Tim Duriso.
Councilmember Cal Jones joined the Regular Meeting at 8:35 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations
September 2018 as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month"
October 2018 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month"
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Willie Lewis Regarding Contacting The State And Federal
Housing Compliance Departments Regarding Qualifications
Of Tenants At O. W. Collins, Louis Manor And Prince Hall
Willie Lewis, 2301 Lakeshore Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried unanimously, the speaker's time was extended by two (2) minutes.
(2) John Beard Regarding The Erosion Of Pleasure Island
John Beard, 501 W. 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, the speaker's time was extended by two (2) minutes.
(3) Ashley Almond & Valeria Perez Regarding A Mural For The
Port Arthur Animal Shelter
Ashley Almond, 5601 Pearl Street, and Valeria Perez, 748 12th Street, appeared before
the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Vivian Ballou Regarding Legacy CDC
Regarding A Status Update On The Downtown Housing
Program
Vivian Ballou, 3025 Plaza Circle, gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(2) A Presentation Regarding The 2020 Census
Partnership Specialist Dallas Regional Census Center/Field Division/Denver Region
Dionne Roberts-Emegha gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(3) A Presentation Armando Gutierrez Regarding Street
Rehabilitation
Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez and Public Services Director Hani Tohme gave
the above-mentioned presentation.
(4) A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez
Regarding The August 2018 Monthly Financial Report
Finance Director Andrew Vasquez gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM - None
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(11) P.R. No. 20474 — A Resolution As It Pertains To The City Of
Port Arthur's Water And Sewer Enterprise Fund
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20474 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-378.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-378 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-378
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR'S WATER AND SEWER
ENTERPRISE FUND
(12) P.R. No. 20482 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Excess Commercial Flood Coverage With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $405,851.25
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 20482 be adopted.
RWL Representative Carolyn Miller appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the purchase of excess commercial flood coverage.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 20482 by the following motion:
I Move That Council Amend P.R. No. 20482 To Authorize The
Purchase Of Excess Flood Insurance In The Amount Of $5 Million
For An Estimated Cost Of $113,689
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Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The above-mentioned motion carried.
Proposed Resolution No. 20482 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
18-379.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-379 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-379
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF EXCESS COMMERCIAL FLOOD COVERAGE
WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$405,851.25
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 20429 — A Resolution Approving The Application
Of Viking Enterprises Inc. DBA City Ambulance Service For
An Ambulance Agreement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 20429 be adopted.
The following people appeared before the City Council to discuss and answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned ambulance application:
Port Arthur Fire Chief Larry Richards
Willie Lewis, 2301 Lakeshore Drive
City Ambulance Service Director of Operations Dean Harriman, Houston, Texas
Mrs. Menard Jones, 640 E. 10th Street
Robert Broussard, 4173 39th Street
Elizabeth Pettingill, 5500 Whitaker Street, Groves, Texas
Acadian Ambulance Communications Supervisor Mary Ann Reid, 2601 Roanoke
Acadian Ambulance Representative Brian Hebert, Beaumont, Texas
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20429 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses
and carried; the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 20299 and 20433:
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
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Voting No: None.
A. Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes
September 11, 2018 Special Executive Meeting
September 11, 2018 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 20422 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase Library Furniture/Shelving For The
Library From Educator's Deport Of Sugar Land, Texas,
Through The Texas BuyBoard Cooperating Purchasing,
Contract No. 503-16, With The Projected Budgetary Impact
Amount Of $30,374.46. Furniture Will Be Funded With
Hurricane Harvey Account No. 147-2300-901.91-00,
Project No. 082617 Then Be Reimbursed Through TMLIRP
Proposed Resolution No. 20422 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-380.
(4) P.R. No. 20435 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract
With Hampshire Roofing Co, LLC Of Lumberton, Texas For
Plaster Work And Painting Of Ceiling At Rose Hill Manor In
The Amount Of $11,250.00; Funding Available From Hotel
Occupancy Tax Account No. 140-1405-551.59-00, Project
No. M97908
Proposed Resolution No. 20435 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-381.
(5) P.R. No. 20436 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A Kubota Tractor From Kubota Tractor Corporation Of
Grapevine, Texas, Under BuyBoard Contract No. 515-16
And No. 529-17, Replacing Unit #1389, A New Holland
Slope Mower, Damaged Due To Hurricane Harvey, For The
Public Works Drainage Division, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $49,231.23; Funds Are Available In
The Emergency Management Fund — Equipment Account
No. 147-2300-901.92-00, Project No. 082617
Proposed Resolution No. 20436 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-382.
(6) P.R. No. 20437 — A Resolution Terminating A Contract With
2S Roll Off Service, LLC And Awarding Same To The Next
Lowest Bidder Lark Group, Inc., In The Amount Of
$28,200.00, For Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group D) To Be Charged To Account
No. 001-1052-517.59-00 (General Fund)
Proposed Resolution No. 20437 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-383.
(7) P.R. No. 20439 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 18-
119 In Its Entirety Which Authorized A Loan Agreement For
The Purchase Of 2.8 Acres Of Land In The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's
Highway 73 Business Park To KLV Ventures, Inc
Proposed Resolution No. 20439 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-384.
(8) P.R. No. 20440 — A Resolution Requesting Financial
Assistance From The Texas Water Development Board;
Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For Assistance
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From The Clean Water State Revolving Fund; And Making
Certain Findings In Connection Therewith
Proposed Resolution No. 20440 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-385.
(9) P.R. No. 20441 — A Resolution Approving The Sale Of
Approximately Six (6) Acres Of Land In The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Spur
93 Business Park To Walden Road Properties, LLC
Proposed Resolution No. 20441 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-386.
(10) P.R. No. 20448 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year,
Second And Final Renewal, Of The Agreement With J. M.
Kaufman, Redwine Enterprises And Mid County, LTD., Of
Port Arthur, Texas And Ross Ridge Sand Company, LP Of
Vidor, Texas For The Excavating And Hauling Of Materials
With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $800,000.00; Funds
Are Available In The Public Works Landfill — Landfill
Construction Account No. 403-1274-533.59-02, Public
Works Streets — Streets Maintenance Account No. 001-
1203-531.36-00, And Parks Maintenance — Land
Maintenance Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20448 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-387.
(11) P.R. No. 20449 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 6" Trailer Mounted Diesel Pump From Xylem Of Houston,
Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No, CM02-17, For The Public
Works Drainage Division, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $57,039.00; Funds Are Available In The Capital
Reserve Funding Public Works Drainage 625-1801-531.92-
04
Proposed Resolution No. 20449 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-388.
(12) P.R. No. 20450 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A Brush Mulcher Attachment From ASCO Of Beaumont,
Texas, Under HGAC Contract No. EM06-17, For The Public
Works Drainage Division, In The Amount Of $65,928.22;
Funds Are Available In The Capital Reserve Funding Public
Works Drainage 625-1801-531.92-04
Proposed Resolution No. 20450 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-389.
(13) P.R. No. 20452 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $10,202.37 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Water
Distribution Unit #2024
Proposed Resolution No. 20452 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-390.
(14) P.R. No. 20453 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $8,856.42 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Transit Unit
#1804
Proposed Resolution No. 20453 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-391.
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(15) P.R. No. 20456 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance
Of A Five Foot Sidewalk Easement From PAISD And The
Installation Of Sidewalk Along 9t" Ave. South Of Lake
Arthur Dr. To The Entrance Of Memorial High School Then
Southwest To The Softball Fields, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $24,423.70; Funds Are Available In
The Public Works Streets Division — ADA Sidewalks Account
No. 001-1203-531.87-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20456 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-392.
(16) P.R. No. 20457 — A Resolution Ratifying A Contract And
Authorizing Payment Of An Invoice For Professional
Services (Non-Federal Form) Between The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC For Engineering Services In
Connection With A 12-Inch Water Line Crossing And
Electrical Line Crossing To The Jade Avenue Business Park
In An Amount Not To Exceed Six Thousand, Four Hundred
Eighteen Dollars ($6,418.00) Funds Available In PAEDC
Account #120-1429-582.86-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20457 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-393.
(17) P.R. No. 20458 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Contract For Jade Avenue Business Park
Waterline And Electrical Line Crossing With BDS
Constructors D/B/A MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas In An
Amount Not To Exceed $137,000.00 EDC Account No. 120-
1429-582.59-02
Proposed Resolution No. 20458 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-394.
(18) P.R. No. 20468 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract For Janitorial Services
For The Health Department With Diamond Shine Building
Service Of Buna, Texas, For An Estimated Budgetary
Amount Of $68,475.00 Annually
Proposed Resolution No. 20468 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-395.
(19) P.R. No. 20469 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of Rental Fees For An
Excavator From Golden Triangle Industries, Inc. In The
Amount Of $6,138.75 Made Against Liberty Mutual
Insurance As A Result Of Property Damage To Streets Unit
#1990
Proposed Resolution No. 20469 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-396.
(20) P.R. No. 20475 — A Resolution Accepting A List Of Streets
For Remedial Asphalt Rehabilitation For Streets Division Of
Public Works To Preserve And Extend The Life Of The
Existing Pavement With No Projected Budget Impact
Proposed Resolution No. 20475 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-397.
(21) P.R. No. 20477 — A Resolution Approving A Purchase
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation And KLV Ventures, Inc.
("KLV") For 2.8 Acres Of Land At The Hwy 73 Business Park
For An Amount Of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand
Dollars And 00/100 Dollars ($175,000.00)
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Proposed Resolution No. 20477 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-398.
(22) P.R. No. 20481 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Berg Oliver
Associates, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, For Environmental
Services To Attain Regulatory Closure From The Texas
Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ) For The
Engine 503 And Tender (Train) In The Amount Of
$10,860.00; Funding Available In Hurricane Harvey
Account No. 147-2300-91.54-00, Project No. 082617
Proposed Resolution No. 20481 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-399.
(23) P.R. No. 20484 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Action Restoration
Of Port Arthur, Texas, Through Tips Cooperative Contract
Nos. 161201 And 180205 For City Hall Repairs And Mold
Remediation, In The Total Amount Of $111,950.00. Funds
Are Available In Account No. 001-1206-532-32-00 Building
Maintenance — Facilities Maintenance Division
Proposed Resolution No. 20484 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-400.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20299 — A Resolution Terminating A Contract With
2S Roll Off Service, LLC And Awarding Same To The Next
Lowest Bidder, Lark Group, Inc., In The Amount Of
$31,700.00, For Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous
Residential Properties With Transite Siding (Group B-T) To
Be Charged To Account No. 001-1052-517.59-00 (General
Fund)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 20299 be adopted.
Code Enforcement Manager Darlene Pierre appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 20299 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-401.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-401 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-401
A RESOLUTION TERMINATING A CONTRACT
WITH 2S ROLL OFF SERVICE, LLC AND
AWARDING SAME TO THE NEXT LOWEST
BIDDER, LARK GROUP, INC., IN THE AMOUNT
OF $31,700.00, FOR DEMOLITION OF SIX (6)
DANGEROUS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITH
TRANSITE SIDING (GROUP B-T) TO BE
CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1052-517.59-
00 (GENERAL FUND)
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(3) P.R. No. 20433 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool — Turnkey Recovery
Program To Rebuild The El Vista Community Center (615
Elias Street) And Ryman Building (3248 39th Street)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 20433 be adopted.
Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 20433 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-402.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-402 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-402
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL — TURNKEY
RECOVERY PROGRAM TO REBUILD THE EL
VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER (615 ELIAS
STREET) AND RYMAN BUILDING (3248 39TH
STREET)
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20325 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With
GT Logistics LLC And Golden Triangle Properties
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20325 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-403.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-403 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-403
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH GT LOGISTICS
LLC AND GOLDEN TRIANGLE PROPERTIES
(2) P.R. No. 20381 — A Resolution Authorizing Change To The
Policy At The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center
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. 20381 be adopted.
Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned policy change.
Proposed Resolution No. 20381 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-404.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Jones, Moses and
Frank.
Voting No: Councilmembers Scott and Doucet.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-404 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-404
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE TO THE
POLICY AT THE ROBERT A. ` BOB" BOWERS
CIVIC CENTER
(3) P.R. No. 20444 — A Resolution Authorizing The Lease Of
Office Space Located Within 501 Procter Street By The Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 20444 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned lease.
Proposed Resolution No. 20444 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-405.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-405 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-405
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF
OFFICE SPACE LOCATED WITHIN 501 PROCTER
STREET BY THE PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
(4) P.R. No. 20446 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
18-355 In Its Entirety Which Awarded A Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Paramount Design And
Development Of Beaumont, Texas For The Reconstruction
Of Three (3) Houses
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20446 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 18-406.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 18-406 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-406
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
18-355 IN ITS ENTIRETY WHICH AWARDED A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND PARAMOUNT DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) HOUSES
(5) P.R. No. 20447 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City And
Paramont Design And Development Of Beaumont, TX For
The Reconstruction Of Three (3) Houses In The Amount Of
$400,000, Which Includes A $15,000.00 Contingency.
Funds Are Available In Account Numbers 108-2141-
626.59-00 (Home), Project Numbers HE1602, HE1702 And
105-1431-552.59-00 (CDBG) Project Numbers C43115,
C43117 And C43151
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20447 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-407.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-407 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-407
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND PARAMONT DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF BEAUMONT, TX FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) HOUSES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $400,000, WHICH INCLUDES
A $15,000.00 CONTINGENCY. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBERS 108-2141-
626.59-00 (HOME), PROJECT NUMBERS
HE1602, HE1702 AND 105-1431-552.59-00
(CDBG) PROJECT NUMBERS C43115, C43117
AND C43151
(6) P.R. No. 20454 — A Resolution Authorizing The October 9,
2018 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date To Be
Rescheduled Or Cancelled
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20454 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-408.
The October 9, 2018 Regular Meeting was rescheduled for Monday, October 8, 2018 at
5:30 p.m.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 18-408 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-408
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OCTOBER
9, 2018 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING DATE TO BE RESCHEDULED OR
CANCELLED
(7) P.R. No. 20455 — A Resolution Setting Public Hearing To
Review The Service Plan For The Annexation Of Property
Located At The Intersection Of State Highway 82 And
Terminal Road, And To Receive Comments From The Public
On The Proposed Annexation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20455 becoming Resolution No. 18-409.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-409 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-409
A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING TO
REVIEW THE SERVICE PLAN FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 82 AND
TERMINAL ROAD, AND TO RECEIVE COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION
(8) P.R. No. 20459 — A Resolution As It Pertains To Alternate
Municipal Court Judges To Act As A Magistrate And Also Act
In The Absence Of The Municipal Court Judge (Requested
By Mayor Freeman)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20459 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-410.
Appointee: Antoine Freeman
Pay: $250.00
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-410 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-410
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO
ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES TO
ACT AS A MAGISTRATE AND ALSO ACT IN THE
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ABSENCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR FREEMAN)
(9) P.R. No. 20470 — A Resolution Authorizing The Designation
Of Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/B/A Legacy
Community Development Corporation As A Community
Based Development Organization (CBDO) And Authorizing
Execution Of A Contract Between The City And Tender
Loving Care Center For Children D/B/A Legacy Community
Development Corporation In The Amount Not To Exceed
$320,000.00 For Infrastructure Projects In The Downtown
Affordable Housing Target Area. Funding Will Be Provided
From Account Number 105-1431-552.59-00, Project
Numbers C43105 And 44117
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20470 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-411.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-41.1 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-411
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
DESIGNATION OF TENDER LOVING CARE
CENTER FOR CHILDREN D/B/A LEGACY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS
A COMMUNITY BASED DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION (CBDO) AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR
CHILDREN D/B/A LEGACY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $320,000.00 FOR
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE
DOWNTOWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TARGET
AREA. FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED FROM
ACCOUNT NUMBER 105-1431-552.59-00,
PROJECT NUMBERS C43105 AND 44117
(13) P.R. No. 20483 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember
Jones)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20483 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-412.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-412 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-412
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PLEASURE ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES)
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6721 — An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas ("City") Approving The Settlement Filed In Entergy
Texas, Inc.'s Rate Proceeding Initiated On May 15, 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 Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6721 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-54.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-54 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-54
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS ("CITY") APPROVING THE
SETTLEMENT FILED IN ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.'S
RATE PROCEEDING INITIATED ON MAY 15,
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
(2) P.O. No. 6728 — An Ordinance Amending Article II
(Personnel Policy), Division 8 (Employee Benefits), Section
78-269 (Travel Expenses) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of
The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Travel Expenses
For Councilmembers (Requested By Councilmember
Doucet, Frank And Kinlaw)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Ordinance No. 6728 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6728 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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Regular Meeting — September 25, 2018
(3) P.O. No. 6732 – An Ordinance Providing That The Provision
Set Forth In 78-109 (d) Of The Code Of Ordinances Be
Applicable To Temporary Employees Hired Pursuant To The
National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDW) Program
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6732 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-55.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-55 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-55
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT THE
PROVISION SET FORTH IN 78-109 (D) OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BE APPLICABLE TO
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES HIRED PURSUANT TO
THE NATIONAL DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT
(NDW) PROGRAM
VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code – To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Deztex Industrial Services, LLC DBA Ramtex)
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code – To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects For Infrastructure Improvements For George
Khalaf (Owner Of The Property Located At 1645 Jefferson
Drive)
(3) Section 551.074 Government Code – To Discuss The Duties
And Responsibilities Of The City Secretary And The City
Attorney
(4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of Land Located at 4th Street Between Mobile and
Shreveport Avenue
(5) Section 551.087 Government Code – To Discuss Economic
Development Incentives In The Industrial District/ET)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:38 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 1:00 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw;
Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Moses; Interim City Manager Robinson; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Tim Duriso.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(11) P.R. No. 20449 – A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 6" Trailer Mounted Diesel Pump From Xylem Of Houston,
Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No, CM02-17, For The Public
Works Drainage Division, With A Projected Budgetary
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Impact Of $57,039.00; Funds Are Available In The Capital
Reserve Funding Public Works Drainage 625-1801-531.92-
04
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution for reconsideration.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 20449 be reconsidered.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 20449 by changing the payment schedule to 3
instead of one.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The above-mentioned amendment carried.
Proposed Resolution No. 20449 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
18-388.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-388 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-388
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A 6" TRAILER MOUNTED DIESEL PUMP
FROM XYLEM OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNDER H-
GAC CONTRACT NO, CM02-17, FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DRAINAGE DIVISION, WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$57,039.00; FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDING PUBLIC WORKS
DRAINAGE 625-1801-531.92-04
(10) P.R. No. 20473 — A Resolution Approving A Purchase
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation And NDC Housing And
Economic Development Corporation, Inc., A New York
Corporation For Property Located At 4th Street Between
Mobile And Shreveport For An Amount Of One Hundred Ten
Thousand Dollars And 00/100 Dollars ($110,000.00)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20473 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-413.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Doucet and Moses.
Voting No: None.
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting — September 25, 2018
The caption of Resolution No. 18-413 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-413
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND NDC
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, INC., A NEW YORK
CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4TH STREET BETWEEN MOBILE AND
SHREVEPORT FOR AN AMOUNT OF ONE
HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($110,000.00)
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 1:04 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 September 25, 2018.
APPROVED •
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