HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 12, 2002REGULAR MEETING - November 12, 2002
I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November
12, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall with the following members
present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Tom Henderson; Councilmembers Felix A.
Barker, Robert A. Bowers, Rose M. Chaisson and Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City Manager
Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline Green and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow.
Councilmember Craig Hannah arrived at the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tern Henderson followed by the pledge to the
flag.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes - Regular Meeting October 29, 2002
Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Henderson,
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. Sneakers
(1)
Monroe Johnson Regarding Fire Department Regulations
For Used Tires
Mr. Monroe Johnson, Payless Tire Service, 849 Gulfway Drive, addressed the City
Council regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Fire Chief Steve Curran appeared before the Council and gave an overview of the used
tire ordinance and discussed compliance issues.
Fire Marshall Mark Mulliner also appeared before the Council regarding fire inspection
procedures of used tire facilities.
(2)
Patricia Garza-Bowlen Regarding Community Leadership
Development Project--Local Government Training
Ms. Patricia Garza-Bowlen of Spindletop MHMR, 3419 57th Street, appeared before the
Council and spoke on the above-mentioned topic. She requested to conduct a workshop
at City Hall at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2002, and invited the Council and City
Staff to participate.
(3)
Rocky Bridges, Port Arthur Police Association
Representative, Regarding The Change Of Supplemental
Insurance From AFLAC To Colonial
Mr. Rocky Bridges, P. O. Box 361, Port Arthur, Texas, appeared before the City Council
to address concerns regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Human Resources Director Harvey Robinson appeared before the Council and discussed
insurance options considered and steps taken to make decisions prior to implementing
the change of carriers.
Mr. Mickey Moshire, Insurance Consultant for the City of Port Arthur, appeared before
the City Council and presented comparative background information on insurance
companies under consideration as supplemental carriers and explained the variables.
Mr. Kent Batman, 2427 Clear Lake Rd, Kountze, Texas, and Mr. Robert Martin, 7936
Goldstar, Lumberton, Texas, Colonial Representatives, appeared before the City Council
and discussed benefits offered under the Colonial Supplemental Insurance Plan.
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to respond to
inquiries and stated that as of September, 250 City employees participate in the
supplemental insurance program.
C, Corresoondence
None
TV. PUBLIC HEARZNGS - 9:00AM
Receive Public Comment On A Request By Samedan Oil
Corporation For A Permit To Conduct Drilling Operations Tn An
Area In East Port Arthur Near The Southwest Corner Of Highway
347 And 60th Street.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing.
Planning Director Dale Watson appeared before the Council and presented an overview
of the proposed area and operation of the drilling project.
Mr. ]ames Fenner, Samedan Oil Representative, appeared before the City Council and
discussed the plan of operation for the above-described Public Hearing.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak
on the proposed drilling project. No one appeared.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers,
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
P R. No. 11971 - A Resolution Authorizing A Lease Agreement Of
The Premises At Lots Numbered Twenty-One, Twenty-Two,
Twenty-Three And Twenty-Four (21, 22, 23 & 24), In Block
Number One Hundred Thirty-Three (133) Of The City Of Port
Arthur, 3efferson County, Texas Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Mardi Gras Of Southeast Texas, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson,
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 11971 was tabled.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers,
and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Proposed Resolution No. 11981:
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The
Purchase Of Two New Servers To (~ A Systems Znc., Of
Austin, Texas Tn The Amount Of $13,458 For The Police
Department.
Consideration And Approval Of Payment For Emergency
Repairs To Raw Water Pump 102 To Triangle Rotating
Equipment Specialists Of Orange, Texas Tn The Amount Of
$6,630 For The Water Treatment Plant.
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The
Purchase Of One 30,000 Lb. Class Hydraulic Excavator To
Four Seasons Equipment, Tnc., Of Houston, Texas Tn The
Amount Of $83,394 For The Utility Operations Department
(Wastewater Conveyance Division).
D. Anoroval Of Exnense Accounts:
Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz:
Use Of Personal Auto On City Business,
October, 2002
$ 175.19
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson:
Use Of Personal Auto On City Business,
September - October, 2002
$ 175.20
Councilmember Craig Hannah:
Attend TML Conference, Fort Worth, Texas,
October 15-18, 2002
$1,462.16
Councilmember Felix Barker:
Use Of Personal Auto On City Business,
October, 2002
98.14
City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow:
Attend "Business Organizations Course'; Houston, Texas,
October 24-25, 2002 $ 326.75
Assistant City Secretary Terri Hanks:
Attend OmniBase Training, Austin, Texas,
October 24-25, 2002
$ 303.00
Resolutions - Consent
(2) P.R. No. 11992 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments
To Certain Utility Accounts.
Proposed Resolution No. 11992 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-332.
(3)
P. R. No. 11993 - A Resolution Approving Two (2) Letters Of
Proposal From T&N Laboratories, inc. For Providing
Methane Gas Monitoring Services And Groundwater
Monitoring Services At The City's Sanitary Landfill, MSW
Permit No. 1815, Tn The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Tn The
Amount Of $21,140. Funds Are Available Tn Account No.
403-1274-533.54-00 Tn The Public Works-Solid Waste
Division FY 2003 Budget.
Proposed Resolution No. 11993 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-333.
(4)
P. R. No. 11994 - A Resolution Cancelling And Rescheduling
The December 24, 2002 Council I*leeting. (Requested By
The City Manager)
Proposed Resolution No. 11994 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-334,
Cs)
P. R. No. 11995 - A Resolution Cancelling And Rescheduling
The February 4, 2003 Council Meeting. (Requested By The
City Manager)
Proposed Resolution No. 11995 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-335.
(6)
P.R. No. 11989 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute One (1) Contract Between Lamar State College
Port Arthur (LSCPA) And The City Of Port Arthur For The Use
Of City's Baseball Field At Martin Field From January 2003
Through June 2003.
Proposed Resolution No. 11989 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-336.
VT]I. TTEMS REQUTRTNG TND]IVTDUAL ACTTON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(1)
P. R. No. 11981 - A Resolution Authorizing Extension Of The
Existing Contract With ATC/VANCOM For Management Of
The Port Arthur Transit System And Equipment Services
Department Until October 1, 2003.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11981 be adopted.
Planning Director Dale Watson appeared before the Council and explained the bidding
process for the above-mentioned contract.
Transit Director Tom Kestranek appeared before the Council to answer questions from
the Council.
Proposed Resolution No. 11981 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-337.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Bowers, Chaisson and $inegal.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 02-337 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-337
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF
THE EXtSTING CONTRACT WI'tH ATC/VANCOM
FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE PORT ARTHUR
TRANSIT SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2003.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 11987 - A Resolution Appointing Members To The
Newly Created Port Arthur Youth Council.
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. 11987 be adopted.
Mayor Pro Tern Henderson nominated the following youth/young adults to serve on the
Port Arthur Youth Council:
T. 3. Henderson
Matt Kimball
Kaley Spell
4435 Forest Drive
2310 Oaklawn
6224 16th Street
Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, Texas
985-9225
982-4532
962-2978
Councilmember Chaisson nominated the following youth/young adults to serve on the
Port Arthur Youth Council:
Evan Gauthia
Breona King
Ashton Moses
745 Dunbar Ave. Port Arthur, Texas
445 H.O. Mills Blvd. Port Arthur, Texas
217 Live Oak Lane Port Arthur, Texas
982-1026
985-8414
982-3481
Councilmember Sinegal nominated the following youth/young adults to serve on the Port
Arthur Youth Council:
Charles Wiltz, 3r. 1629 13th Street
Charles B. W. Prince 2645 33rd Street
Port Arthur, Texas 982-9266
PoR Arthur, Texas 985-3~
Proposed Resolution No. 11987 was adopted with the above-mentioned appointees
becoming Resolution No. 02-338.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 02-338 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-338
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
NEWLY CREATED PORT ARTHUR YOUTH
COUNCIL.
(2) P, R. No. :~:~996 - A Resolution Appointing Members To The
Construction Board Of Adjustments And Appeals.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11996 be adopted.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the Council and
presented his recommendations. One alternate will need to be appointed at a future
Council meeting to replace Mr. Gary Byrd who is unable to serve another term.
Community Services Director Baker recommended that the following regular members
and one alternate member be reappointed to the Construction Board of Adjustments and
Appeals:
Position 1 Mary Buchanan 2849 4t~ Street Port Arthur, Texas 982-4950
Position 2 Louis May 3369 63rd Street Port Arthur, Texas 736-2660
Position 3 Carl Bush 4249 Vassar Port Arthur, Texas 962-4897
Position 4 Jerome Brooks 420 Welford Port Arthur, Texas 982-4565
Position 5 Leslie Bonin 2931 59th Street Port Arthur, Texas 736-3588
ALTERNATE
Position 1 Robert Sidney 6005 16th Street Port Arthur, Texas 962-3058
Proposed Resolution No. 11996 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-339.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 02-339 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.02-339
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF AD3USTMENTS AND
APPEALS.
B. Ordinances
P. O. No. 5300 - Changing Ordinances, tn Their Entirety~
Paragraph (B) (7) (E) [n Section 110-6:L Of Division 2
(Connections) Of Article I! (Water) And Paragraph (5) (E)
In Section 110-168 Of Division 2 (Connections) Of Article
III (Sewer) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur;
Said Chanoes Reoeal All Ordinances And Parts Of
City Manager Fitzgibbons presented an overview of the above-described Proposed
Ordinance.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5300 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-58.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-58 reads as follows:
ORDZNANCE NO. 02-58
CHANGTNG ORDTNANCES, TN THEZR ENTTRETY,
PARAGRAPH (B) (7) (E) TN SECTTON 110-61 OF
DTVTSTON 2 (CONNECTTONS) OF ARTTCLE TT
(WATER) AND PARAGRAPH (5) (E) TN SECTTON
110-168 OF DTVTSTON 2 (CONNECTTONS) OF
ARTTCLE zTT (SEWER) OF THE CODE OF
ORDlrNANCES, CTTY OF PORT ARTHUR; SATD
CHANGES REPEAL ALL ORDTNANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDTNANCES TN CONFLTCT
HEREWTTH; AND DECLARTNG THE EFFECTTVE
DATE HEREOF. (RE(~UESTED BY
COUNCZLMEMBER GZLLAM).
(2)
P. O. No. 5301 - Changing Section 18-35 Building Permit
Fees Of The Code Of Ordinances (Relating To Economic
Tncentive Program For New Construction). Said Changes
Repeal All Or Parts Of Ordinances Tn 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 Mayor Pro Tem Henderson,
and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5301 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-59.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 02-59 reads as follows:
ORDTNANCE NO. 02-59
CHANGTNG SECTZON 18-35 BUTLDTNG PERMTT
FEES OF THE CODE OF ORDZNANCES (RELATTNG
TO ECONOMZC TNCENT[VE PROGRAM FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTZON). SAZD CHANGES REPEAL ALL
OR PARTS OF ORDTNANCES TN CONFLTCT
HEREWTTH; AND DECLARTNG THE EFFECTTVE
DATE HEREOF.
C. *Reoorts And Recommendations
(1) September, 2002 Financial Report
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report.
(2)
Report On November 1, 2002 Youth Conference Zn Austin,
Texas (Requested By Councilmember Linden)
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson presented the above-mentioned report in Councilmember
Linden's absence,
(3)
(4)
(5)
Report On Upgrading The Format/Graphics Of The City Of
Port Arthur's Government Tnformation Channel (Requested
By Councilmember Linden)
Report On The Timeframe For Completion Of Street Repairs
On Roosevelt Street Tn The El Vista Area And Salisbury
Street Tn The Lakeside Park Area (Requested By
Councilmember Gillam)
Report On The Remediation Or Removal Of The Old Sewage
Pump House Between Terrace/Marian Anderson To
Eliminate Tllegal Dumping Tn The Area (Requested By
Councilmember Gillam)
The above-mentioned reports were held for two-weeks.
(6)
Public Works
(7)
Report On Scheduling Of The Vactor Suction Trucks For The
Maintenance Of Drainage Pipes (Requested By
Councilmember Hannah)
Director Leslie McMahen presented the above-mentioned report.
Report On Alleviating Flooding Problems Tn The City: West
lgth Street; 3oe Louis/Kansas Avenue; Beaumont Avenue ~
17~ Street (Requested By Councilmembers Chaisson,
Linden & Gillam)
The above-mentioned report was held for two-weeks.
(8) Report On City Of Port Arthur Employees & Retirees Picnic
To Be Held At Logan's Park On November 16, 2002
Cashier 3udy Arsenault presented the above-mentioned report.
(9) Report On Zoning Request Z02-02 (Garcee)
Planning Director Dale Watson presented the above-mentioned report,
(10) EDC Annual 2002 Report, 2003 Goals And Objectives
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director like Mills presented the
above-mentioned report.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES
None
TX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meetino:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation Of Barrabin Vs. Williams
And Harrison And Rice Vs. Williams And Harrison.
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation Of City Vs. Coastal Banc
And Elite Construction.
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Prospective Litigation As It Pertains To
Southern Union Gas.
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney The Pending Condemnation Litigation As It
Pertains To Spencer Comeaux And Cecilia Singleton. (Lots 1,
2, 3 and 7 Block 1, Schmyger 3)
(5) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney The Pending Condemnation Litigation As It
Pertains To Pamela Graham. (Lots 1, 2, and 3 Block 2,
Schmyger 3)
(6) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value
Of Land On The Westside.
(7) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives
For Healthcare And Commercial Business Prospects.
(8) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney The Pending Litigation As It Pertains To The
Property At 848 Procter Street.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:04 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 12:22 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson;
Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Bowers, Chaisson and Sinegal; City Manager
Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Mayor Ortiz:
(1) Requested from the City Attorney a legal opinion regarding a letter
received from Service Zone.
(2) Requested the City Attorney schedule a .loint EDC/City Council
Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson:
Requested an item on the next agenda to reappoint/appoint
members to the Housing Finance Corporation.
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i'X. AD3OURNMENT OF MEET1'NG
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers,
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 12:27 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
A'I-I'ES-r:
CITY SECRETARY
END OF REGULAR MEE'I'~NG HELD November 12, 2002 APPROVED:
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