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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 1, 2002REGULAR MEETl~NG--October ~., 2002 ROLL CALL~ INVOCATZON & PLEDGE The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Tom Henderson; Councilmembers Craig Hannah, Felix A. Barker, Rev. Ronnie Linden, Robert A. Bowers and Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline Green and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow. Councilmember Rose M. Chaisson arrived at the meeting at 5:34 p.m. Councilmember Tom Gillam, II], arrived at the meeting at 5:38 p.m. The invocation was given by Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz followed by the pledge to the flag. Mayor Ortiz announced the potential threat of Hurricane Lili and read the following public announcement to all residents into the record: To: All Port Arthur residents From: Port Arthur Emergency Management Emergency management personnel are monitoring Hurricane Lili and expect to make a determination at about 6:00 a.m. Wednesday. Tf the storm stays on its current track, an evacuation order will be made. Tn the event the evacuation is ordered, the City and the Port Arthur School District will provide bus transportation from Memorial High and the Civic Center to shelter assembly points in Center, Lufkin and Nacogdoches beginning at 8'00 a.m. Wednesday. The City Transit Department can now be contacted for information about transportation to the evacuation staging sites in the event an evacuation becomes necessary. Port Arthur Transit can be called at 983-8767 until 11 p.m. Tuesday night and beginning again at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Those people with vehicles but who want to ride the school buses to shelters located inland may park their cars at the Civic Center or at Memorial High. Only small, carry-on bags will be allowed, and no alcohol, firearms and pets will be allowed on the buses. Those individuals with special health concerns need to have a personal care attendant accompany them if they choose to utilize these public services. Alternatively, they can contact an ambulance service for their particular needs. Tndividuals deciding to drive themselves to areas of safety away from the coast are advised to get detailed shelter information at the following locations: City of Center/Shelby County City of Center Community House 423 San Augustine St. Center Police (936) 598-2450 City of Lufkin/Angelina County Denman Avenue Baptist Church ~.807 E. Denman Avenue (US 69 1 block north of US 59 Bypass) (936) 634-6691 or (936) 663-0356 (Lufkin PD) City of Nacogdoches/Nacogdoches County Fredonia Hill Baptist Church 1711 South Street (Bus. U.S. 59, 1/2 mile N of U.S. 59 Bypass) Nacogdoches FD (936) 559-2541 Nacogdoches PD (936) 559-2607 Assembly Point Signs will be placed on State Highways 87 & 96 to direct evacuees. The signs will resemble the official large blue TXDOT informational signs. Stay tuned to local radio or television stations for further evacuation information. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES The Mayor issued a Proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, October 1, 2002 as "Falun Dafa Day," Minutes - Regular Meeting Held September 17, 2002 Upon the motion of Councilmember Barker, seconded by Councilmember Linden, and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS A. Soeakers R. E. Williamson Regarding Denial Of Benefits To Injured Police Officers And Firefighters - Concluding Remarks Mr. R. E. Williamson, 4608 Alamosa, appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mentioned topic. He requested his allocated time be reserved for the discussion of Resolution No. 02-255/Proposed Resolution No. 11940. (2) Darrell 3. Gonzales Regarding Employee Non-Accrual Of Sick Leave And Vacation During An Injury Mr. Darrell I. Gonzales, 1500 Jefferson Drive, appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mentioned subject. (3) Darrell Richard Regarding Racism And Drugs In The Community Mr. Darrell Richard, 5120 Grant Avenue, appeared before the City Council and spoke on issues related to the above-mentioned topic. B. ~ondence Establishing A Youth Commission (Requested By Councilmember Linden) Councilmember Linden requested to read the following into the record: A couple of things have led me to bring this item to the attention of Council: 2 Talking to young people in our community about the desire to get involved. We heard from Mr. Richard tonight and depending on his age will perhaps fit this model ! am recommending. !n talking with the youth of the community, there are so many individuals who would like to get involved--who are anxious to do so--and there is no official venue for them to do so. T checked our list of Boards and Commissions, and unless the book that ! have is incorrect, we do not have an official Youth Commission, something that was established by the City. T believe this item would certainly be something the City Attorney's Office could look into, in terms of how we go about establishing Boards and Commissions. ! know that from time to time, we have had young people come forward and present themselves as a kind of shadow of Councilmembers. We have done that. Councilmember Linden shared the Statement of Purpose and Objectives of a model taken from the City of Santa Clara, California Youth Commission: ! would like to see us look at establishing a Youth Commission through an official act, through Resolution or whatever process we use in establishing Boards and Commissions. Councilmember Linden read the following list of responsibilities of the Youth Commission based on the Santa Clara, California model for the record: · To act in an advisory capacity to the City of Port Arthur on matters pertaining to the youth and teen population, especially as it relates to municipal programs and projects of the City; · Foster increased involvement in the affairs of municipal government; · Study problems and hold forums on issues, activities and concerns of Port Arthur youth; · Recommend the implementation of community programs which the Youth Commission deems desirable; · Review municipal matters referred to the Youth Commission by the City Council or by other City of Port Arthur Commissions, and make recommendations on such matters; · Perform other related functions assigned to them by the City Council. Councilmember Linden credited the City of Santa Clara, California in providing the above-described Mission Statements as a possible outline for the City of Port Arthur Youth Commission. The following summary of Councilmember Linden's suggested recommendations for establishing the Youth Commission consist of the following: · Establish a 27 member Youth Commission with three appointments from each member of the City Council; · Each Councilmember will consider appointing City of Port Arthur representatives from Middle Schools, High Schools including Sabine Pass ISD and graduates under the age of twenty-two; · Establish a Youth Commission by an official Ordinance or Resolution; · Establish a Council Committee to assist in establishing the Youth Commission; · Members may serve two-year terms or staggered terms, depending on input from the Council Committee. Ms. Joy Zhou, 1520 West Link #7, Orange, Texas, arrived at the meeting and requested to speak before the Council regarding the proclamation issued earlier in the meeting declaring October 1, 2002 as Falun Dafa Day. She spoke on the principles of Falun Dafa/Falun Dong. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00PM None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution P. R. No. 1:~933 - A Resolution Appointing Alan Parker As An Alternate 3udge Of The Municipal Court To Act In The Absence Of The 3udge Of The Municipal Court. (Requested By Mayor Ortiz) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11933 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-286. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Bowers and Sinegal. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-286 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-286 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALAN PARKER AS AN ALTERNATE .1UDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT TO ACT IN THE ABSENCE OF THE 3UDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT. (REQUESTED BY MAYOR ORTIZ) Councilmember Chaisson left the meeting at 6:08 p.m. and returned at 6:10 p.m. Councilmember Linden left the meeting at 6:07 p.m. and returned at 6:14 p.m. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 11937, 11946, 11947, 11948, 11949, 11950 and 11954. Consideration And Approval Of Payment For Emergency Repairs To A 1996 GMC Tow Truck With Trailer (Equipment #1229) To Smart's Truck And Trailer Equipment, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $10,722.92 For The Public Works Department (Solid Waste Division). Consideration And Approval To Reject All Bids Received For Grounds Maintenance (Group F) For The Utility Operations Department And Authorization To Re-Advertise For Bids. C. Aanroval Of Exuense Accounts: Councilmember Felix A. Barker: Entergy Team City Conference, The Woodlands, Texas August 27-29, 2002 $351.09 Councilmember Rose Mitchell Chaisson: Use Of Personal Auto For City Business, August And September, 2002 $200.00 City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow Texas Constitutional Law Seminar, Austin, Texas September 25-26, 2002 $404.63 Resolutions - Consent (1) P. R. No. 11934 - A Resolution Approving The Award Of And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts For Vinyl Siding, Brick Masonry And Plumbing Installation For The Housing Assistance Division New Construction Activities. Proposed Resolution No. 11934 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-287. (2) P. R. No. 11936 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Support A Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant (STEP) Which Would Provide Funds To Pay Port Arthur Police Officers Overtime To Conduct Traffic Enforcement In Areas Of The City Which Are At Risk For Traffic Accidents. Proposed Resolution No, 11936 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-288, (4) P. R. No. 11941 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts. Proposed Resolution No. 11941 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-289. (5) P. R. No. 11942 - A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To The Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council Community Development Project #C27105. The Contract Will Be Amended To Transfer $531.50 Balance From 105- 1431-552.59-00 Project C26105 To Budget 105-1431- 552.59-00, C27105. Proposed Resolution No. 11942 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-290. (6) P. R. No. 11944 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Contract With The City Of Beaumont, 3efferson County, 3asper County And The Orange County District Attorney's Office To Secure Grant Funding From The State Of Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority For Operation Of The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force. Proposed Resolution No. 11944 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-291. (12) P. R. No. 11952 - A Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. I TO Project No. VCR 0202 (20) With The Texas Department Of Transportation To Provide For Additional Transit Capital Funds. Proposed Resolution No. 11952 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-292. VII. ITEMS RE(~UIRING INDIVIDUALACTION--CONSENT (3) P. R. No. 11937 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract And Authorizing The Execution Of Said Contract In the Amount Of $4,158,410.90 For Water Line Rehabilitation Between The City Of Port Arthur And AIIco, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas. Account No. 427-1626-532.85-00; Project No. 427005. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11937 be adopted. Water Utilities Director Dan Shepherd appeared before the Council and presented an overview of the above-described contract and recommended approval. Proposed Resolution No. 11937 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-293. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-293 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-293 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,158,410.90 FOR WATER L[NE REHABIL[TATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ALLCO, INC., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. ACCOUNT NO. 427-1626-532.85-00; PRO3ECT NO. 427005. (7) P. R. No. 11946 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant Lots Zn An Area Of The City Designated As Area B. Charge To Account No. 001-1401- 551.59.00. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11946 be adopted. Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the Council to answer questions regarding procedures for mowing lots and the number of occurrences of letters issued for violations. Proposed Resolution No. 11946 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-294. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and $inegal. Voting No: Councilmember Gillam. The caption of Resolution No. 02-294 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-294 A RESOLUTZON AUTHOR/ZZNG THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR GRASS CuI"rZNG SERVICES OF PRTVATELY-OWNED AND CTTY-OWNED VACANT LOTS TN AN AREA OF THE CTTY DESTGNATED AS AREA B. CHARGE TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1401-551.59.00. (8) P. R. No. 11947 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Developed Lots Tn An Area Of The City Designated As Area C. Charge To Account No. 001-1401- 551.59-00. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11947 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-295. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal. Voting No: Councilmember Gillam. The caption of Resolution No. 02-295 reads as follows: RESOLUTTON NO. 02-295 A RESOLUTTON AUTHOR/ZTNG THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR GRASS CuI'r1~NG SERVTCES OF PRTVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-OWNED DEVELOPED LOTS TN AN AREA OF THE CTTY DESTGNATED AS AREA C. CHARGE TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1401- 551.59-00. (9) P. R. No. 11948 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant Lots Tn An Area Of The City Designated As Area C. Charge To Account No. 001-1401- 551.59-00. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11948 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-296. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal. Voting No: Councilmember Gillam. The caption of Resolution No. 02-296 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO, 02-296 A RESOLUTZON AUTHORIZZNG THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR GRASS CuI-rING SERVZCES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-OWNED VACANT LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY DES]GNATED AS AREA C. CHARGE TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1401-551.59-00. (10) P. R. No. 11949 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D. Charge To Account No. 001-1401- 551.59-00. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Councilmember Linden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11949 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-297. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Counciimembers Hannah, Barker, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal. Voting No: Councilmember Gillam. The caption of Resolution No. 02-297 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-297 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUI-F]NG SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-OWNED DEVELOPED LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS AREA D. CHARGE TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1401- 551.59-00. (11) P. R. No. 11950 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D. Charge To Account No. 001-1401- 551.59-00. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11950 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-298. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal. Voting No: Councilmember Gillam. The caption of Resolution No. 02-298 reads as follows: RESOLUTZON NO. 02-298 A RESOLUTTON AUTHORTZTNG THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTTNG SERVTCES OF PRTVATELY-OWNED AND CTTY-OWNED VACANT LOTS TN AN AREA OF THE CTTY DESTGNATED AS AREA D. CHARGE TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1401-551.59-00. (13) P. R. NO. 11954 - A Resolution Directing The City Staff To Proceed With Construction Of The Hike And Bike Trail On Thomas Boulevard From Houston Avenue To Woodworth Boulevard, Funding Being Available Tn The FY 2003 Budget, Account No. 301-1601-591.89-00; CTP 507. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11954 be adopted. Public Works Director Leslie MclVlahen appeared before the City Council and presented a timeline for completion of the project. Human Resources Director Harvey Robinson commented on the purpose of the project and recommended lighting. Proposed Resolution No. 11954 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-299. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and $inegal. The caption of Resolution No. 02-299 reads as follows: RESOLUTTON NO. 02-299 A RESOLUTION DIIRECTIING THE CTTY STAFF TO PROCEED WTTH CONSTRUCTTON OF THE HTKE AND BTKE TRAIIL ON THOMAS BOULEVARD FROM HOUSTON AVENUE TO WOODWORTH BOULEVARD, FUNDTNG BETNG AVAILABLE TN THE FY 2003 BUDGET, ACCOUNT NO. 301-1601-591.89-00; CTP 507. V]~T. TTEMS RE(~UTRTNG TNDTVTDUAL ACTTON--NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 11938 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Revolving Loan Of Melba And Allen Watson. (4) P. R. No. 11953 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Wage Range And Step For The Executive Director Of The Section 4A Economic Development Corporation. The above-mentioned Proposed Resolutions were held until after Executive Session. (2) P. R. No. :L:L939 - A Resolution Appointing Regular And Advisory Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution, Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal, Proposed Resolution No. 11939 was held until alter Executive Session. (3) P. R. No. :L1940 - A Resolution Reconsidering Resolution No. 02-255 As Zt Pertains To Requesting Senator David Bernsen And Representative 3oseph Deshotel And Representative Allen Ritter. As Well As The Texas Municipal League (TML), To Endorse A Bill To Amend Sections 143.045 And :L43.046 Local Government Code Regarding The Accrual Of Sick Leave And Vacation Leave As Zt Pertains To Civil Service Employees. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 11940 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Barker to include language to rescind Resolution No. 02-255. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 11940: Councilmember Barker Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Chaisson Councilmember Gillam Councilmember Hannah Mayor Pro Tern Henderson Councilmember Linden Councilmember Sinegal Mayor Ortiz "Yes" "No" "No" "No" "No" "No" "Yes" "Yes" "Yes" The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 11940 failed to carry. Lieutenant R. E. Williamson, 4608 Alamosa, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution and in support of rescinding Resolution No. 02-255. Councilmember Gillam stated the following for the record: Nobody on this Council has been more of a stronger supporter of benefits, more of a stronger supporter of pay increases, especially for the non-civil service workers, than ! have. No one has. We have to salvage what we can and ! think it is prudent behavior for the Council to support this resolution. A motion was made by Councilmember Hannah and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson to reconsider Councilmember Linden's amendment. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to reconsider the amendment: l0 Councilmember Barker "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "No" Councilmember Chaisson "No" Councilmember Gillam "No" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Councilmember Sinegal "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" The motion to reconsider the amendment carried. Human Resources Director Harvey Robinson appeared before the City Council regarding his recommendations on the Proposed Resolution. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 11940: Councilmember Barker "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "No" Councilmember Chaisson "No" Councilmember Gillarn "No" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Councilmember Sinegal "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 11940 carried. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 11940 as amended: Councilmember Barker "Yes" Coun¢ilmember Bowers "Yes" Councilmember Chaisson "No" Councilmember Gillam "No" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Councilmember Sinegal "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 1~940 as amended carried. Proposed Resolution No. ~1940 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-300. The caption of Resolution No. 02-300 reads as follows: RESOLUTZON NO. 02-300 A RESOLUTt'ON RECONSt'DER];NG RESOLUT?ON NO. 02-255 AS IT PERTAINS TO RE(~UESTZNG SENATOR DAVID BERNSEN AND REPRESENTATt'VE 3OSEPH DESHOTEL AND REPRESENTATt'VE ALLEN RII-I'ER. AS WELL AS THE TEXAS MUNrCrPAL LEAGUE (TML), TO ENDORSE A Bt'LL TO AMEND SECTIONS 143.045 AND 143.046 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE REGARDt'NG THE ACCRUAL OF StCK LEAVE AND ]! VACATION LEAVE AS IT PERTAINS TO CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES. (s) P.R. No. 11954 - A Resolution Directing The City Staff To Proceed With Construction Of The Hike And Bike Trail On Thomas Boulevard From Houston Avenue To Woodworth Boulevard, Funding Being Available In The FY 2003 Budget, Account No. 301-1601-591.89-00, CIP 507 The above-mentioned Proposed Resolution No. 11954 adopted under VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION~ONSENT as Resolution No. 02-299, is a typographical duplication and was removed from the Agenda. (6) P.R. No. 11963 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Attorney, City Manager, And The Director Of Finance To Negotiate An Amendment To The Contract With Gayle W. Botley & Associates As To Include A Compliance Audit Of The EDC Operations. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11963 be adopted. Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the Council to respond to questions and commented on the scope of the Economic Development Corporation's compliance audit. Hr. Gayle W. Botley, 4749 Twin City Highway, Suite 280, appeared before the Council to explain methods and procedures required to audit the Economic Development Corporation's grants. He discussed a possible need to extend the scope and procedures to conduct the above-described EDC audit. Proposed Resolution No. 11963 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-301. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal. Voting No: Councilmember Gillam. The caption of Resolution No. 02-301 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-301 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO NEGOTIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH GAYLE W. BOTLEY & ASSOCIATES AS TO INCLUDE A COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE EDC OPERATIONS. (7) P.R. No. 11964 A Resolution Authorizing The City Attorney, City Manager, And The Director Of Finance To Negotiate A Contract With Briggs & Veselka Co. To Do Compliance Audit Of The EDC Operations. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. 12 The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Gillam that Proposed Resolution No. 11964 be adopted, The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No, 11964: Coun¢ilmember Barker Councilmember Bowers Coun¢ilmember Chaisson Councilmember Gillam Councilmember Hannah Mayor Pro Tem Henderson Councilmember Linden Councilmember Sinegal Mayor Ortiz "No" "NO" "NO" ~Yes" "No" "No" "No" ~Yes- "No" The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 11964 failed to carry. B. Ordinances None C. *Reoorts And Recommendations Report On Pleasure Island Golf Course (Requested By Councilmember Hannah) The above-mentioned report was rescheduled for the next Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Henderson also requested a tour of the Pleasure Island Golf Course for the next meeting. Report On Potential General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meetino: (1) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Economic Incentives As It Pertains To The Business Prospect, Praxair. (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Prospective Acceleration And Collection (Litigation) Of Notes As It Pertains To Revolving Loans And Restructuring Options. (3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Prospective Litigation As It Pertains To Amstar Ambulance Group Port Arthur, Inc. (4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Prospective And Pending Litigation As It Pertains To The International Association Of Fire Fighters. (5) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Pending Claim Of Iglacious "Ike" Mills. (6) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land On The West Side. (7) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Pending Litigation Of The City Vs. Eastex Waste. (8) Section 551.071 & 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Collection Of UDAG Notes And Economic zncentives As It Pertains To Apartment Complex Properties. The City Council recessed their meeting at 8:30 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 9:40 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Sinegal; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow. Councilmember Chaisson left the Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. Mayor Ortiz and City Manager Fitzgibbons left the Executive Session at 9:33 p.m. for an Emergency Management Meeting regarding Hurricane Lili. VII. ITEt-IS REI~UIRZNG INDIVIDUALACTION--NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 11938 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Revolving Loan Of I~lelba And Allen Watson. Mayor Pro Tem Henderson introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11938 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-302. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Sinegal. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-302 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-302 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE REVOLVING LOAN OF I~IELBA AND ALLEN WATSON. (2) P. R. No. 11939 - A Resolution Appointing Regular And Advisory Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation. The Mayor Pro Tern introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by Councilmember Barker and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11939 was tabled over the dissenting votes of Councilmembers Gillam and Sinegal. 14 (4) P. R. No. 11953 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Wage Range And Step For The Executive Director Of The Section 4A Economic Development Corporation. Mayor Pro 'rem Henderson introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Gillam and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 11953 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11953 be tabled. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 11953: Councilmember Barker "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "Yes" Councilmember Gillam "No" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Councilmember Sinegal "No" The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 11953 carried. X. FUTURE AGENDA 1rTEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Henderson: Request for a resolution on the next agenda pertaining to the ALT Affordable Housing Services, Inc. Apartments. XI. AD3OURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal, and carried, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:49 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 ATTEST: ACTING CITY SECRETARY END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD May 14, 2002. APPROVED: