HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 15, 2002REGULAR MEETING - October 15, 2002
I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October
15, 2002 at 8:35 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro '1'em Tom Henderson; Councilmembers Craig
Hannah, Felix A. Barker, Rev. Ronnie Linden, Robert A. Bowers, Rose M. Chaisson and
Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline
Green and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow.
The invocation was given by Mayor Ortiz followed by the pledge to the flag.
Councilmember Tom Gillam arrived at the meeting at 8:43.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes - Regular Meeting Held October 1, 2002
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Barker, and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
A. Presentation
Student Essays Commemorating September 11, 2001
(Requested By Councilmember Linden) NOT PRESENT
B. Speakers
. (1)
Harold Guidry And 3anet Cline Regarding 2002-2003 City Of
Port Arthur United Way Campaign
Mr. Harold Guidry, United Way Loaned Executive, and Mrs. 3anet Cline, General
Chairman of the 2002-2003 United Way Campaign, appeared before the City Council and
presented an overview of expectations for the City's 2002-2003 Campaign.
(2)
Virginia Dudley Schoolfield Regarding Water Billing And The
Economic Development Corporation
Mrs. Virginia
spoke on the
the calling of
Dudley Schoolfield, 1835 Snyder, appeared before the City Council and
dissolution of the Economic Development Corporation through petition and
an election.
(3) Irving Escagne Regarding Financial Concerns Of The
Economic Development Corporation
Mr. Irving Escagne, 8624 Lamplighter Lane, appeared before the City. Council and spoke
on the above-mentioned topic and addressed the consideration of dismantling the
Economic Development Corporation.
(4) Darrell Richard Regarding Air Pollution And Drainage - NOT
PRESENT
C. Correspondence
None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM
None
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
C. *Reports And Recommendations
(2) Pleasure Island Golf Course Report
Mr. Lance Bradley, 425 Island Way, Chairman of the Pleasure Island Commission,
appeared before the City Council and presented the above=mentioned report with the
assistance of Mr. 3immy Dike, Director of the Pleasure [sland Commission.
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meetinq:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Prospective Litigation As It Pertains To 237S'
Lavender.
(2) Section SS1.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation Of Mr. Mills Against The
City And The Economic Development Corporation.
(3) Section SS1.071 & SS1.087 Government Code - To Discuss
With The City Attorney The Collection Of UDAG Notes And
Economic Incentives As It Pertains To Apartment Complex
Properties.
(4) Section SS1.087 Government Code - To Discuss l~ncentives
For Residential, Industrial, Healthcare And Commercial
Business Prospects.
The City council recessed their meeting at 9:25 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consicler the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 11:40 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson;
Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal; City
Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1)
P. R. No. 11939 - 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.
'l:he motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11939 be adopted.
Councilmember Sinegal, in the Council pool with Mayor Ortiz and Councilmember
Chaisson, nominated Mr. Allen Watson to be moved up from Position D Advisory
Director to Position 5 of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development
Corporation.
Councilmember Chaisson, in the Council pool with Mayor Ortiz and Councilmember
Sinegal, nominated Mr. Morris Carter to Position C of the Advisory Directors of the
Economic Development Corporation.
Mayor Ortiz, in the Council pool with Councilmembers Chaisson and Sinegal, nominated
Mr. ]ohnathan Tat to Position D of the Advisory Directors of the Economic Development
Corporation.
Proposed Resolution No. 11939 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-303.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 02-303 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 02-303
A RESOLUTZON APPOZNTING REGULAR AND
ADVISORY DIRECTORS TO THE CITY .OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
(2)
P.R. No. 1~.953 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Wage
Range And Step For The Executive Director Of The Section
4A Economic Development Corporation.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11953 be adopted with language stating
Council approval of Range 57, Step 6 for the Executive Director's position, effective on
the initial date of appointment as permanent director.
Proposed Resolution No. 11953 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-304.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Gillam, Linden, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: Councilmember Bowers.
The caption of Resolution No. 02-304 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-304
A RESOLUTi'ON PERTAI'NING TO THE WAGE
RANGE AND STEP FOR THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. with
the following members present; Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson;
Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal; City
Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
IX, *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meetinq:
(4)
Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For
Residential, Industrial, Healthcare And Commercial Business
Prospects.
The City council recessed their meeting at 1:35 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
complete the closed session agenda and reconvened their meeting at 2:23 p.m. with the
following members present: IVlayor Ortiz; Hayor Pro Tern Henderson; Councilmembers
Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal; City Manager
Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney $okolow.
Open Session:
Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by IVlayor Pro Tem Henderson,
and carried unanimously, the City Council gave authorization to the City Manager to
proceed with the demolition of 2375 Lavender, not to exceed $8,000, and to accept
faxed proposals.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Henderson,
and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted.
'A.
Consideration And Approval Of A Request From The
3efferson County Tax Assessor-Collector For The Waiver Of
Penalties And Znterest In The Amount Of $327.26 On Six
Accounts Which Have Been Accepted As Payment.
Consideration And Approval Of Payment To The Southeast
Texas Regional Planning Commission Tn The Amount Of
$22,931.87 For Fiscal 2003 Dues And Program Support.
Consideration And Approval For The Purchase Of Six Copiers
From Minolta Corporation (Through The State Of Texas) l~n
The Amount Of $38,980 Plus A Maintenance Cost Of $7,110
Totaling $46,090 For The Library, Purchasing And Police
Departments.
Authorization To Dispose Of A Totally Destroyed Animal
Control 1/2-Ton Pickup Truck (Equipment #1346) And
Transfer The Title To A Wrecker Service To Process This
Vehicle For Scrap.
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For A
Proximity Card Entry Access Control System To TriStar
Electronics, Controls & Automation Of Houston, Texas Tn
The Amount Of $25,907 For The Police Department.
Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Computer
Information Systems, ]nc., Of Skokie, TL Tn The Amount Of
$6,000 For A Maintenance Contract For The Police
Department's CAD System.
Consideration And Approval Of Payments Totaling
$5,520.72 For Services Rendered By The Staff Of The PA]SD
During The Evacuation And Re-Entry Due To Hurricane Lili.
H. Approval Of Expense Accounts:
Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz:
Use Of Personal Automobile On City Business Tn Town,
September, 2002 $100.00
4
Out Of Town, September, 2002
40.52
Councilmember Felix Barker:
Use Of Personal Automobile On City Business Tn Town,
September, 2002 $100.00
City Attorney Mark Sokolow:
Use Of Personal Automobile On City Business In Town,
August 19 ~ October 1, 2002 $
32.49
Resolutions - Consent
(1)
P. R. No. 11956 - A Resolution ReJecting Bids For 3anitorial
Services And Authorizing The Third Year Of The Existing
3anitorial Services Contract For The Utility Operations
Service Center Approved On October 31, 2000 With
Southeast Texas Building Services, Of NedeHand For A Sum
Not To Exceed $6,059.40. Account No. 410-1254-532.59-00.
Proposed Resolution No. 11956 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-305.
(2)
P. R. No. 11957 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Provost Demolition & Construction In The Amount Of
$11,900.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract
For The Demolition Of Five Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group A), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00, Project No. C28120.
Proposed Resolution No. 11957 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-306.
(3)
P. R. No. 11958 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Provost Demolition & Construction In The Amount Of
$8,300.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For
The Demolition Of Four Dangerous Residential Properties
(Group B), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-
00, Project No. C28120.
Proposed Resolution No. li958 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-307.
(4) P.R. NO. 11959 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Provost Demolition & Construction In The Amount Of
$10,100.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract
For The Demolition Of Four Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group C), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00, Project No. C28120.
Proposed Resolution No. 11959 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-308.
(s)
P. R. No. 11960 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Provost Demolition & Construction In The Amount Of
$9,500.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For
The Demolition Of Four Dangerous Residential Properties
(Group E), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-
00, Project No. C28120.
Proposed Resolution No. 11960 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-309.
(6) P.R. No. 11961 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Coastal Demolition [nc., In The Amount Of $7,150.00, And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition
Of Four Dangerous Residential Properties (Group D), To Be
Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00, Project No.
C28120.
Proposed Resolution No. 11961 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-310.
(7)
P. R. No. 11966 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Contract With RWL & Associates For Risk
Management Consulting Services At The Not To Exceed Cost
Of $18,000 For The 2002-2003 Fiscal Year. Funding By:
General Liability Insurance Fund: 612-1702-581.52-00.
Proposed Resolution No. 11966 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-311.
(8)
P. R. No. 11967 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Oil & Gas Lease Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Aspect Resources, EEC.
Proposed Resolution No. 11967 was adopted becoming Resolution NO. 02-312.
(9)
P. R. No. 11969 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Execute Change Order 5, Decreasing The
Contract By $35,263 To A New Contract Amount Of
$629,180 For The Contract Dated November 27, 2001
Between The City Of Port Arthur And SeTEX Corporation Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Rehabilitation Of The City-Owned
Building At 441 Austin Avenue For The Health Clinic Facility.
Funding Being Available In FY 2003 Account No. 301-1601-
591.89-00 CIP 170 And Other Accounts.
Proposed Resolution No. 11969 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-313.
(10) P. R. No. 11970 - A Resolution Authorizing The Director Of
Utility Operations To Purchase Polymers And Delineating
Procedures For The Purchase Of Other Chemicals.
Proposed Resolution No. 11970 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-314.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION--NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1)
P. R. No. 11943 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With Praxair,
Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Henderson
and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11943 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-
315.
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. 02-315 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-315
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH PRAXAIR, INC.
(2)
P. R. No. 11965 - A Resolution Authorizing The Executive
Director Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation To Pay Ralph Andersen And Associates For
Professional Services And Expenses For Background Checks
For Director/Office Manager Candidates For The Port Arthur
Economic Development Corporation In The Amount Of
$5,200.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolutior~.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Bowel's and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11965 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-316.
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. 02-316 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-316
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO
PAY RALPH ANDERSEN AND ASSOCIATES FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND EXPENSES FOR
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR DIRECTOR/OFFICE
MANAGER CANDIDATES FOR THE PORT ARTHUR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $5,200.
(3)
P. R. No. 11968 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
And City Attorney To Negotiate An Agreement For Payment
Of "In Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes" As It Pertains To ALT
Affordable Housing Services, Inc., And To Pay UDAG Notes.
(Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Henderson)
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. 11968 be adopted.
Mr. Jerry Du Terroil, President of ALT Affordable Housing Services, 121 Enterparks, Suite
200, San Antonio, Texas, appeared before the City Council and addressed apartment
maintenance, fire safety amenities and other City Council concerns regarding the
Proposed Resolution.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
11968:
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Bowers
Councilmember Chaisson
Councilmember Gillam
Councilmember Hannah
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson
Councilmember Linden
Councilmember Sinegal
Mayor Ortiz
"No"
"No"
"No"
"No"
"No"
"Yes"
"No"
"Yes"
"No"
Proposed Resolution No. 11968 failed to carry.
(4)
P. R. No. 11974 - A Resolution Approving A Compliance
Audit To Be Performed By Gayle W. Botley & Associates And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Addendum.
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. 11974 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-
317.
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. 02-317 reads as follows:
RESOLUTI'ON NO. 02-317
A RESOLUTZON APPROVZNG A COMPLIANCE
AUDIT TO BE PERFORMED BY GAYLE W. BOTLEY
& ASSOCIATES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM.
B. Ordinances
P. O. No. 5289 - An Ordinance Designating December 26,
2002 As A Legal Holiday.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers
and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5289 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-47.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-47 reads as follows:
ORDI'NANCE NO. 02-47
AN ORDTNANCE DESTGNATING DECEMBER 26,
2002 AS A LEGAL HOLIDAY.
(2)
P. O. No. 5290 - An Ordinance Adding Article )(XTI To
Chapter 14 (Sections 14-682 And 14-683) Of The Code Of
Ordinances As To Create A Youth Commission.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Henderson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5290 be adopted.
Mayor Ortiz announced a Texas Municipal League Youth Advisory Commission Workshop
scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2002, at the TML Office in Austin, Texas.
Mayor Pro Tern Henderson suggested that the youth commission be named the Port
Arthur Youth Council.
Councilmember Linden discussed changes in terms to read, "...two (2) year terms, with
an option to be reappointed for a second term."
The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Henderson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5290 be adopted with changes in the name of
the youth commission to the Port Arthur Youth Council and in the terms of office.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5290 was adopted as amended becoming Ordinance No. 02-48.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and $inegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-48 reads as follows:
ORDTNANCE NO. 02-48
AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE XXZT TO
CHAPTER 14 (SECTIONS 14-682 AND 14-683)
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS TO CREATE A
YOUTH COMMTSSTON.
(3)
P. O. No. 5291 - Changing Ordinances, In Their Entirety,
Paragraph (B) (7) Tn Section 110-61 Of Division 2
(Connections) Of Article T! (Water) And Paragraph (5) Tn
Section 110-168 Of Division 2 (Connections) Of Article III
(Sewer) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur;
Said Changes Repeal All Ordinances And Parts Of
Ordinances Tn Conflict Herewith; And Declaring The
Effective Date Hereof.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Bowers that Proposed Ordinance No. 5291 be adopted.
The City Manager discussed the waiving of water and sewer tap fees to acquire new
construction in the City and to provide an economic incentive for the construction of new
homes.
Director of Utility Operations Daniel Shepherd appeared before the Council and
reiterated the importance of the Proposed Ordinance in granting developers refunds on
tap fees for the building of four new residential homes.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5291 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-49.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and $inegal.
Voting No.' None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-49 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-49
CHANGING ORDINANCES, ]N THEIR ENTIRETY~
PARAGRAPH (B) (7) TN SECTI'ON 110-61 OF
DIVZSiON 2 (CONNECTIONS) OF ARTICLE II
(WATER) AND PARAGRAPH (5) IN SECTI'ON
110-168 OF DI'VISi'ON 2 (CONNECTZONS) OF
ARTICLE ITT (SEWER) OF THE CODE OF
ORDTNANCES, CTTY OF PORT ARTHUR; SAi'D
CHANGES REPEAL ALL ORD]~NANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWZTH; AND DECLARING THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
(4)
P. O. No. 5293 - An Ordinance Amending Section 78-53 Of
The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Pay/Benefits For
Non-Exempt Essential Workers Who Work During inclement
Weather.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Bowers that Proposed Ordinance No. 5293 be adopted.
The City Manager presented an overview of the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Councilmember Sinegal expressed appreciation to City of Port Arthur staff members who
worked to ensure that everything ran smoothly during the evacuation for Hurricane Lili.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5293 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-50.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers,
Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson remained in the Council Chamber but was not seated in his
Council chair to vote from 2:56 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-50 reads as follows:
ORDt'NANCE NO. 02-50
AN ORDZNANCE AMENDING SECTION 78-53 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO
PAY/BENEFtrTS FOR NON-EXEMPT ESSENTIAL
WORKERS WHO WORK DURING INCLEMENT
WEATHER.
(s)
P. O. No. 5294 - Changing Section 18-35 Building Permit
Fees Of The Code Of Ordinances (Relating To Economic
Incentive Program For New Construction). Said Changes
Repeal All Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; And
Declaring The Effective Date Hereof.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Gillam and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5294 was adopted becomi, ng Ordinance No. 02-51.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers,
Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-51 reads as follows:
ORDi'NANCE NO. 02-51
CHANGI~NG SECT?ON 18-35 BUI'LDING PERMt'T
FEES OF THE CODE OF ORDI'NANCES (RELAT1'NG
TO ECONOMt'C I'NCENTt'VE PROGRAM FOR NEW
CONSTRUCT~'ON). SA?D CHANGES REPEAL ALL
OR PARTS OF ORDt'NANCES I'N CONFL?CT
HEREWt'TH; AND DECLAR?NG THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
(6)
P. O. No. 5295 - An Ordinance Adding Section 86-83 To The
Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Commercial Wholesale
Refuse Customers.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember
Linden that Proposed Ordinance No. 5295 be adopted.
The City Manager commented on the above-described Proposed Ordinance in regards to
the economic future of the City of Port Arthur's landfill.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5295 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-52.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, Bowers,
Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Ordinance No. 02-52 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-52
AN ORDINANCE ADDTNG SECTION 86-83 TO
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO
COMMERCTAL WHOLESALE REFUSE
CUSTOMERS.
(7)
P. O. No. 5296 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Developer Participation Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Big Wheel Development, Inc.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Gillam and seconded by Councilmember
Bowers that Proposed Ordinance No. 5296 be adopted.
Councilmember Linden requested a list of the developers and their principals,
documentation of their performance and a list of completed subdivisions during the
discussion of the Proposed Ordinance.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5296 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-53.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-53 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-53
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZZNG THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPER
PARTICIPATION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND BIG WHEEL
DEVELOPMENT, INC.
(8)
P. O. No. 5297 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Developer Participation Contract With Icon
Contractors, LLC.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Bowers
and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5297 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-54.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-54 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO, 02-54
AN ORDINANCE
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
PARTICIPATION CONTRACT
CONTRACTORS, LLC.
Councilmember Chaisson left the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
Councilmember Linden left the meeting at 3:03 p.m.
C. *Reports And Recommendations
(1) August, 2002 Financial Report
AUTHORIZING THE CITY
A DEVELOPER
WITH ICON
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report.
(3) Report On City Of Port Arthur Employees & Retirees
Picnic To Be Held At Logan's Park on November 16,
2002
The City Manager presented the above-mentioned report.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMI'ITEES
None.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR RE(~UESTED REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tern Henderson:
Report on Students in Government Days
Coun¢ilmember Gillam:
Schedule a Joint City of Port Arthur/Port Arthur ISD Committee Meeting
XI. AD3OURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Gillam
and carried unanimo~Jsly, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 3:10 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.
A~E~:
MAYOR
Cl-fY SECRETARY
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD October 15, 2002. APPROVED:
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