HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) AUGUST 27, 2019 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — August 27, 2019
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, August
27, 2019 at 8:39 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Thurman "Bill" Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Harold Doucet, Sr.;
Councilmembers Cal Jones, Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Charlotte Moses; Interim City
Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and
Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Michael Fratus.
Councilmember Raymond Scott, Jr. was absent from the Regular Meeting due to a
medical issue.
Councilmember Kaprina Frank was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Brenice Morciglio, Director Of A Voice For HOPE, Regarding
Domestic Violence
Not present.
(2) Reginald Trainer Regarding Cameras On Pleasure Island
Reginald Trainer, 3574 E 12th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried unanimously, to extend Reginald Trainer's time to speak.
(3) Ronald R. Moon Regarding Pleasure Island Security
Ronald Moon, 707 N 31st Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M.
(1) The First Public Hearing To Receive Public Comment And
Hear All Persons Desiring To Be Heard On The Proposed Ad
Valorem Property Tax Rate For Tax Year 2019. A Tax Rate
Of $0.792000 Per $100 Valuation Has Been Proposed For
Adoption By The Governing Body Of City Of Port Arthur.
This Rate Exceeds The Lower Of The Effective Or Rollback
Tax Rate And State Law Requires That Two Public Hearings
Be Held By The Governing Body Before Adopting The
Proposed Tax Rate
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:06 a.m.
Interim Finance Director Kandy Daniel 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.
John Beard, 501 W 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned proposed tax rate.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:11
(2) Notice Of A Public Hearing To Consider The Budget For The
City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation For The Fiscal Year
Beginning October 1, 2019 And Ending September 30, 2020
* Pursuant To Section 102.007 Of The Texas Local
Government Code, At The Conclusion Of The Public
Hearing On The Budget, The Governing Body Of The
Municipality Shall Take Action On The Proposed Budget
A Vote To Adopt The Budge Must Be A Recorded Vote
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:11 a.m.
Interim Finance Director Kandy Daniel 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.
John Beard, 501 W 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:22 a.m.
V. ACTION ITEM
To Review, Discuss And Possibly Take Action On The Adoption Of
The City Of Port Arthur's Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, to postpone the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(4) John Beard Regarding Pleasure Island Advisory Committee
And 503 Train
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John Beard, 501 W 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic. Mr. Beard requested a Joint Meeting between the Pleasure Island
Advisory Committee and the City Council.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Ron Fletcher, Representing Entergy
Regarding The Implementation Of The New Advanced
Meters
Entergy Customer Service Ron Fletcher gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Keep The City Clean
Program
Parks & Recreation Director Chandra Alpough gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(3) Presentation By Staff Regarding The July Financial Report
Interim Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(4) A Presentation By Baker Tilly Regarding The City Manager
Search
Baker Tilly Representative Edward Williams gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition
D. Correspondence
E. Discussion
(1) Discussion Regarding Procurement Procedures (Requested
By Mayor Pro Tern Doucet)
Purchasing Manager Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the procurement process.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P. R. No. 20985 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Sale And Purchase Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Texas 4L Properties,
LP On Behalf Of Aurora Capital Holdings, LLC., For The
Purchase Of The Sabine Hotel (600 Procter) And The
Adjacent Sabine Parking Lot Tracts (612, 618, 630, 638
And 648 Procter)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20895 was removed from the agenda.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 20932, 20934, 21003, 21011 and 21013:
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Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Request — None
B. Expense Reports
City Attorney Valecia Tizeno:
National Bar Continuing Legal Education Program And
Trial Advocacy Symposium, NY, NY
July 20 - 26, 2019 $3,417.26
C. Minutes
August 13, 2019 Special Meeting
August 13, 2019 Special Executive Meeting
August 13, 2019 Regular Meeting
D. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20906 — A Resolution Nominating Chevron Phillips
Chemical Company LLC To The Office Of The Governor
Economic Development And Tourism (OOGEDT) Through
The Economic Development Bank For Designation As A
Qualified Business And Enterprise Project Under The Texas
Enterprise Zone Program Under The Texas Enterprise Zone
Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code
Proposed Resolution No. 20966 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-348.
(2) P.R. No. 20912 - P.R. No. 20912 - A Resolution Authorizing
The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavation &
Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Lakeshore Drive
Pavement Replacement Project Phase I, Correcting A
Calculation Error And Adjusting Bid Quantities To Reduce
The Contract Amount By $31,804.34 To A New Contract
Amount Of $528,195.66. This Change Order Impacts Funds
In The Capital Improvement Account For Street
Maintenance And Repair, Account No. 307-1601-591.86-
01. Project No. EDC002
Proposed Resolution No. 20912 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-349.
(5) P.R. No. 20948 — P.R. No. 20948 - A Resolution Authorizing
The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Perkins
Roofing Company, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For The
Installation Of A New Roof At Fire Station Number 2 (1201
Grannis Avenue) In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $49,100;
Funding Available In Fire Department Building
Maintenance Account No. 001-1121-522.32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20948 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-350.
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(6) P.R. No. 20950 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept The Texas Commission On
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Proposed Agreed Order To
Participate In A Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP)
For Non-Compliance At The City Of Port Arthur Landfill
Facility Thereby Reducing The Original Administrative
Penalty Assessed Of $56,962.00 By $11,392.00 To The New
Amount Of $45,570.00. Funds Available In The Regulatory
Fees/Fines Account No. 403-1274-533.59-01
Proposed Resolution No. 20950 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-351.
(7) P.R. No. 20967 - A Resolution Terminating Five (5)
Contracts With Carter Excavating And Clearing, LLC In The
Amount Of $44,451.75 And Authorizing The Bidding Of
Maintenance (Dirt Work) On Twelve (12) Properties In
Groups A And B; And Awarding Three (3) Contracts To The
Next Low Bidder, Lark Group, Inc.; Group B (6 Structures)
In The Amount Of $23,000.00, Group C (6 Structures) In
The Amount Of 22,300.00, and Group D (6 Structures) In
The Amount Of $20,400.00. Funds Are Available In Account
Number 001-1052-517.59-00, General Fund
Proposed Resolution No. 20967 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-352.
(8) P.R. No. 20978 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
19-269 In Its Entirety, Which Authorized The City Manager
To Purchase A 2019 Ford F-550 Diesel Regular Cab Truck
With Crane For The Public Works Traffic Maintenance
Division From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The
Goodbuy Purchase Program
Proposed Resolution No. 20978 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-353.
(9) P.R. No 20979 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase A 2019 Ford F-450 Diesel Regular Cab Truck
With Crane For The Public Works Traffic Division From
Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas Through The Goodbuy
Purchasing Program With A Total Budgetary Impact
Amount Of $59,274.75. Funding Available From Account
No. 001-1205-531.93-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20979 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-354.
(10) P.R. No. 20993 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The
Amount Of $6,609.75 Made Against Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of
The Temporary Repairs Of Lift Station Damage Due To
Hurricane Harvey
Proposed Resolution No. 20993 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-355.
(11) P.R. No. 20994 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of An Automobile
Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $43,151.49 Made
Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool (TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To Fire Aerial
Truck #1590
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Proposed Resolution No. 20944 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-356.
(12) P.R. No. 20997 - A Resolution Approving The Second And
Final Renewal Of A Contract For Legal Services With
Germer PLLC By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $90,000.00; PAEDC Funding Account
No. 120-1429-582.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20977 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-357.
(13) P.R. No. 20998 - A Resolution Approving Change Order No.
1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Section
4A Economic Development Corporation And Sitek Omni
Services, LLC For Removal And Disposal Of Unknown
Asbestos Containing Material Encountered On The 2nd
Floor Areas Within The Former Port Arthur News Building
Located At 549 4th Street In Port Arthur, Texas Increasing
The Contract Amount By $20,640.00 To A New Total Of
$314,040.00. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 305-
1606-591.82-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20998 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-358.
(14) P.R. No. 20999 - A Resolution Amending The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And Sitek Omni Services, LLC For
Additional Abatement Of Identified Asbestos Containing
Material Not Identified In Original Asbestos Survey And
Found Under Existing Wood Flooring And Windows During
Demolition As Well As In Select Areas Of The Vacant
Second Story Of The Former Port Arthur News Building
Located At 549 4th Street In Port Arthur, Texas Increasing
The Contract Amount By $42,200.00 To A New Total Of
$356,240.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 305-
1606-591.82-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20999 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-359.
(15) P.R. No. 21000 - A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Entering Into A Service Agreement With Classic Forms And
Products Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Printing And Mailout
Of The 8th Annual PAEDC Newsletter In An Amount Not To
Exceed $10,000.00. Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06
Proposed Resolution No. 21000 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-360.
(17) P.R. No. 21004 — A Resolution Ratifying The Final Payment
For Monthly Rental Of Temporary Lights At The Civic Center
Parking Lot From United Rentals Of Port Arthur, Texas
(Formerly Blueline Rentals), In The Amount Of $21,015.09
For A Total Project Amount Of $64,015.09. Funds Available
In Account 147-2300-901-51-00 Project 082617
(Hurricane Account)
Proposed Resolution No. 21004 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-361.
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(18) P.R. No. 21006 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The
Amount Of $35,836.61 Made Against Texas Municipal
League (TML) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To The
Armory Building (3451 57th Street)
Proposed Resolution No. 21006 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-362.
(19) P.R. No. 21007 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Inter-Local Agreement Between
Jefferson County, The City Of Beaumont And The City Of
Port Arthur For The 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) And Receive Funding In The
Amount Of $25,671.00, No Cash Match Requirement
Proposed Resolution No. 21007 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-363.
(20) P.R. No. 21008 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract For Roof Repairs At The
Recreation/Senior Center With Spawglass Construction
Corp Of Houston, Texas, In The Amount Of $93,508.00
Capital Improvement Fund Account No. 307-1601-591.95-
00
Proposed Resolution No. 21008 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-364.
(22) P.R. No. 21012 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider Amending Appendix A, Section 7, Use Of Land
And Buildings; And Section 13, Mobile Home District
Regulations Of The City Of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance
Proposed Resolution No. 21012 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-365.
(24) P.R. No. 21014 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase Microsoft Azure Government Cloud
Computing Services Through SHI For A Period Of Three
Years At An Amount Of $44,206.56. Funds Available In
Capital Account No. 307-1601-591-92-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21014 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-366.
(25) P.R. No. 21017 — A Resolution To Amend The FY 2019-2020
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Health
And Human Services Commission, WIC Division, Increasing
The Funds For FY 2019 And 2020, For A Total Not To
Exceed $2,729,722.00. No City Match Required
Proposed Resolution No. 21017 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-367.
(26) P.R. No. 21018 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The
Amount Of $373,019.24 Made Against Wright National
Flood Insurance Company As A Result Of The Flood
Damage To The Municipal Garage Contents (103 H.O. Mills
Blvd.)
Proposed Resolution No. 21018 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-368.
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(27) P.R. No. 21019 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Amendment Number 5 To The
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 (NSP1) Agreement
Extending The Contract Expiration Date From August 31,
2019 To August 31, 2020 And Amendment Number 6 To
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 Program Income,
(NSP1-PI) Reservation System Participation Agreement To
Provide For The Continuation Of Reimbursements Of
Eligible Expenses And Closing On Remaining Land Bank
Properties Under The Existing Neighborhood Stabilization
Program 1 Contract
Proposed Resolution No. 21019 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-369.
(28) P.R. No. 21020 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement With The
Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD) For The
School Crossing Guard Program, Not To Exceed
$50,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001-1101-
521.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21020 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-370.
(29) P.R. No. 21021 - A Resolution Supporting The Acceptance
Of The Fiscal Year 2020 Texas Department Of
Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(S.T.E.P.) Grant In The Amount Of $45,464.58, With A 23%
In-Kind Match. In Kind Match Is Covered By Existing Fringe
Benefits And Administration Functions
Proposed Resolution No, 21021 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-371.
(30) P.R. No. 21026 - A Resolution Of Notification Of The City Of
Port Arthur's Intent To Participate In The Rider 38 Grant
From The Maritime Division Of The Texas Department Of
Transportation For Improvements To Street And Drainage
Along S. 1st Street That Provides Access To The Port Of
Sabine Pass In Sabine Pass, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 21026 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-372.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(3) P.R. No. 20932 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pro
Demolition, LLC. Of Fresno, TX In The Amount Of
$27,900.00 And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract
For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group D), To Be Charged To Account No. 001-
1052-517.59-00 (General Fund - Other Contractual
Services)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 20932 be adopted.
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Code Enforcement Officer Debra Verett appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 20932 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-377.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-377 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-377
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
PRO DEMOLITION, LLC. OF FRESNO, TX IN THE
AMOUNT OF $27,900.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF SIX (6) DANGEROUS
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP D), TO BE
CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1052-517.59-
00 (GENERAL FUND - OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES)
(4) P.R. No. 20934 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pro
Demolition, LLC, Of Fresno, TX In The Amount Of
$25,800.00 And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract
For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential
Properties, (Group F) To Be Charged To Account No. 001-
1052-517.59-00 (General Fund-Other Contractual Services)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20934 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-378.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-378 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-378
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
PRO DEMOLITION, LLC, OF FRESNO, TX IN THE
AMOUNT OF $25,800.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF FIVE (5) DANGEROUS
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, (GROUP F) TO BE
CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1052-517.59-
00 (GENERAL FUND-OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES)
(16) P. R. No. 21003 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into 2019 Community Development
Block Grant Interoffice Agreements With Housing
Assistance, Grants Management, And Public Works And
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Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Non-
Profit Service Organizations For Public Service Activities In
The Amount Of $1,088,228 To Benefit The Low And
Moderate Income Residents Of The City
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 21003 be adopted.
Grants Manager Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21003 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-379.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-379 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-379
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO 2019 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT INTEROFFICE
AGREEMENTS WITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE,
GRANTS MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC WORKS
AND CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND THE NON-PROFIT SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
ACTIVITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,088,228 TO
BENEFIT THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY
(21) P.R. No. 21011 - A Resolution Authorizing The Chief Of
Police To Execute The Drug Enforcement Administration
(D.E.A.) Task Force Cooperative Agreement With The Port
Arthur Police Department
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 21011 be adopted.
Deputy Police Chief Michael Fratus appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21011 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-380.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-380 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 19-380
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO EXECUTE THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATION (D.E.A.) TASK FORCE
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT
ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
(23) P.R. No. 21013 — A Resolution Authorizing An Extension Of
The Community Development Block Grant Contract
Performance Period Of Catholic Charities From August 27,
2019 To November 26, 2019
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Jones that Proposed Resolution No. 21013 be adopted.
Grants Manager Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: Mayor Pro Tern Doucet.
Proposed Resolution No. 21013 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-381.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-381 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-381
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT CONTRACT PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FROM AUGUST 27, 2019
TO NOVEMBER 26, 2019
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20996 - A Resolution Approving A Ground Lease
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And Motiva Enterprises, LLC For
Approximately 91.7 Acres Of Land In The Jade Ave
Business Park For 51 Months As Depicted On Exhibit "A"
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20996 was held until after Executive Session.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
(2) P.R. No. 21022 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Mayor Bartie)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21022 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-373.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-373 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-373
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE)
(3) P.R. No. 21023 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor Bartie)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21023 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-374.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-374 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-374
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PLEASURE ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE)
(4) P.R. No. 21027 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Negotiate A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And BKD, LLP As Independent Auditor For The City
Of Port Arthur For Fiscal Year 2019 With The Option To
Renew For Four Subsequent Years
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Jones that Proposed Resolution No. 21027 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 21027 was amended to reject the
requests for qualifications and re-issue a revised request for qualifications.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21027 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
19-375.
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The caption of Resolution No. 19-375 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-375
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
BKD, LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019
WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR FOUR
SUBSEQUENT YEARS
(5) P.R. No. 21030 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Negotiate A Contract With Stuart Consulting
Group (SCG) Of Houston, Texas For The Engineering And
Design Of Four (4) Drainage Projects Funded By The
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) And Community
Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 21030 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 21030 was amended to to reject the
requests for qualifications and re-issue a revised request for qualifications.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21030 was adopted, as amended becoming Resolution No. 19-
376.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-376 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-376
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH
STUART CONSULTING GROUP (SCG) OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR THE ENGINEERING AND
DESIGN OF FOUR (4) DRAINAGE PROJECTS
FUNDED BY THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM (HMGP) AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT — DISASTER
RECOVERY (CDBG-DR)
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6793 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $21,462.00 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To Police
Vehicle #2046
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6793 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-43.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Jones,
Kinlaw, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 19-43 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-43
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF AN
AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $21,462.00 MADE AGAINST
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML) AS A
RESULT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO POLICE
VEHICLE #2046
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And
Receive Legal Advice And Consultation With The City
Attorney Regarding Pending Litigation Involving Civil
Service And Related Employment Law Matters
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or
Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of
Real Property Located In Downtown Port Arthur
(3) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And /Or Industrial Business
Prospects: (B&B Ice)
(4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or
Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of
Real Property Located In The Jade Ave Business Park
(5) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Development Incentives In The Industrial District/ETJ
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:15 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 12:20 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers
Jones and Kinlaw; Interim City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney
Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(1) P.R. No. 20996 - A Resolution Approving A Ground Lease
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And Motiva Enterprises, LLC For
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Approximately 91.7 Acres Of Land In The Jade Ave
Business Park For 51 Months As Depicted On Exhibit "A"
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20996 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-382.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Jones and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 19-382 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-382
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GROUND LEASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND MOTIVA ENTERPRISES,
LLC FOR APPROXIMATELY 91.7 ACRES OF
LAND IN THE JADE AVE BUSINESS PARK FOR
51 MONTHS AS DEPICTED ON EXHIBIT "A"
X. BUDGET WORKSHOP
FY 2019 - 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET
The above-mentioned workshop was rescheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting ended due to a lack a quorum at 12:26 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 THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD .
APPROVED: .
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