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Home My WebLink AboutDECEMBER 10, 2002OSCAR G. ORTIZ, MAYOR THOMAS J. HENDERSON, MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCIL MEMBERS: CRAIG HANNAH FELIX A. BARKER TOM GILLAM, III REV. RONNIE LINDEN BOB BOWERS ROSE MITCHELL CHAISSON MICHAEL "SHANE" SlNEGAL City of Texas STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS CITY MANAGER EVANGELINE "VAN" GREEN CITY SECRETARY MARK T. SOXOLOW CITY A~YORNEY AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting December 10, 2002 8:30 A.M. RO. BOX 1089 · PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 ° 409/983-8115 · FAX 409/983-8291 CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur December 10, 2002 8:30AM ROLLCALL~ INVOCATION & PLEDGE Mayor Ortiz Mayor Pro Tem Henderson Councilmember Hannah Councilmember Barker Councilmember Gillam ITl Councilmember Linden Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Chaisson Councilmember Sinegal City Manager Fitzgibbons City Secretary Green City Attorney Sokolow II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Minutes - Regular Meeting November 26, 2002 III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Darrell Richard, ]r. Regarding Community 1Issues (2) Emanuel Preston Regard. lng Update Of The EDC Redevelopment Plan (3) Virginia Dudley Schoolfield Regarding Representative Government (4) Jimmy Whitley Regarding The Redevelopment Initiative (5) Schwanna ]ohnson Regarding The Redevelopment Initiative (6) 1Irving Escagne Regarding Concerns For The City/EDC (7) Michael Kenny Regarding Community Development/EDC (8) Anitra Alexander Regarding Modification Of City Health Coverage B. Correspondence- None AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2002 TV. PUBLIC HEARZNGS - 9:00AM None UNFI~Nt'SHED BUSTNESS The Following Item Of Business Was Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On This Item: P. R. No. 12007 - A Resolution Awarding And Authorizing The Execution Of Mowing Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Perfect Cut Lawn Care, Beaumont, TX 77705 Groups "1[, III, V And VI" Not To Exceed $28,000.00; Said Annual Contract Is For Mowing Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways In The City; Estimated Annual Cost $28,000.00. Proposed Funding: Parks Division FY 2002/2003 Budget Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00. VI. CONSENT AGENDA NOT[CE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or lit Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The 1[rem Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration l:n Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. Consideration And App[oval Of Payment For The City's Pro-Rata Share Of The 2003 Jefferson County Appraisal District Funding Allocation lin The Total Amount Of $97,12:~.92 (Four Equal Payments Of $24,280.48). Consideration And Approval Of Payment Of Invoices ]In The Total Amount Of $12,327.21 For Emergency Expenditures Related To The Flooding Of The City's.Landfill On October 28, 2002. Consideration And Approval To Reject All Bids Received For The Purchase Of Two ATV Vehicles For The Police Department And Authorization To Re- Advertise For Bids. AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2002 VI'. CONSENT AGENDA - (CONT]*NUED) .Consideration And Approval To Award A Bid For The Purchase Of Twelve 2003 Patrol Vehicles To Philpott Ford, Nederland, Texas Ih The Amount Of $289,752.00 For The Police Department. E. Expense Accounts: Councilmember Rose Chaisson: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, October - November, 2002 $200.00 Councilmember Tom Gillam, III: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, November, 2002 $ 86.65 City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow: Attend Condemnation Hearings, Beaumont, Texas November 2-19, 2002 $ 35.50 City Secretary Evangeline Green: Attend Secretary Of State Annual Election Law Seminar, Austin, Texas November 20-22, 2002 $581.08 Assistant City Secretary .Terri Hanks: Attend Secretary Of State Annual Election Law Seminar, Austin, Texas November 20-22, 2002 $587.60 Resolutions - Consent (1) P. R. No. 12006 - A Resolution Accepting A Waterline Easement From Premcor P.A. Pipeline Company For The Construction Of A Water Main Line As Part Of The Economic Development Corporation's Business Park Project On Spur 93. 3 AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2002 VT. CONSENT AGENDA - (CONTI'NUED) (2) P R. No. 12013 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To The Lowest Responsible Bidder And Authorizing The Execution Of'A Contract For Grounds Maintenance For The Utility Operations Department To Sandra's Enterprises, Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Sum Not To Exceed Twenty- One Thousand Three Hundred And No/100 Dollars ($21,300) For Group E. Funds Available In Account No. 410-1255-532.59-00. (3) P. R. No. 12015 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptahce Of The Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee On The Installation Of An Emergency Generator At The Water Treatment Plant And Approving Final Payment Of $12,272.91 To Simco Enterprises, Ltd. And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas. Fund No. 427- 1626-532.85-00, Project No. 427001. (4) P. R. No. 12019 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts. (5) P. R. No. 12023 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract In The Amount Of $40,800 Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And The Labiche Architectural Group, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For The Re- Roofing Of The City Of Port Arthur Health Department Facility, With Funding Available In FY 2003 Budget Account No. 301-1601-591.82-00, CIP 170. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACT]ON - NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 12017 - A Resolution Pertaining To Lots 1, 2 And 3, Block 2, Schmyser 3 (Account No. 301-1601-591.81-00 CIP 909). (2) P. R. No. 12018 - A Resolution Pertaining To Lots 1, 2, 3 And 7, Block 1, Schmyser 3 (Account No. 301-1601-591.81:00 CIP 909). 4 AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2002 VII, ITEHS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT (CONTINUED) (3) rp. R. No. 12020 - A Resolution Authorizing The Retention Of Carl Parker As Attorney In Cause No. 168,428, City Of Port Arthur Vs. Coastal Banc SSB And Elite Construction And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Fee Agreement With Parker & Parks, L.L.P. (Account No. 301-1601-$91.89-00 CIP 170) B. Ordinances None C. *Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On December 3, 2002 Heavy Rain & Flooding In The City (2) Report On Police Calls & Staffing (3) Report On Proposed FY 2003 City Street Program /29th Year CDBG Street Program (4) Report On November 1, 2002 Youth Conference In Austin, Texas (Requested By Councilmember Linden) (5) Report On Upgrading The Format/Graphics Of The City Of Port Arthur's Government Information Channel (Requested By Councilmember Linden) (6) Report On Region 16 TML Meeting (7) Updated Report On The Port Arthur Redevelopment Initiative (8) Report On Convention & Visitors Bureau 2003 Budget (9) Report On Update Of Safe School Routes Program Grant (10) Report On 2002 National League Of Cities Conference (Requested By Councilmember Gillam) *The City Council Can Act On Any Of The Above Reports And Recommendations As To Accept The Report/Recommendation Or To Request Additional Information And Records. VIii, REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2002 i'X. *CLOSED I~IEET]~NG (EXECUTZVE SESSI'ON) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551 (Open. Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article 6252-17, Section 2(a)], Prior 'Fo Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: "A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 55l Texas Government Code": Section Section Section Section Section Section 551.071 - Litigation And/Or Legal Advice 551.072 - Land 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City 551.074 - Personnel 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meetinq: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code - 'Fo Discuss With The City Attorney The Status Of'Fhe Condemnation Litigation. (2) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land On The West Side. (3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Prospective Litigation As It Pertains To Section 125 Cafeteria Plan And The Grievance Of'Fhe Police Association. (4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Pending Litigation Of 'Fhe City Of Port Arthur Vs. Coastal Banc SSB And Elite Construction Services, Inc. (5) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Healthcare, Retail And Commercial Business Prospects. (6) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Amstar Ambulance. (7) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Or Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Revolving Loans. (8) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Or Prospective Arbitration Or Litigation As It Pertains To Police Officer Grievance No. 02-001. *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2002 FUTURE AGENDA ITEf4S OR RE(~UESTED REPORTS Items For Future Agenda Consideration Or Reports From Staff May Be Requested But No Discussion Of Any Item Or Request Shall Take Place. ADJOURNI~IENT OF MEETING RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADE~ES~INC- COUNC]I-& AUDIENCF- lviEMP~EP, S ~ECOG,~ITION ~Y PRE~IDI~IG OFFICER. NC) pE.~SON SHALL ADDRESS THE COUNCIL WITHOUt FIRST BEING RECOGNIZED BY THE pI~ESiDING OFFICER. 2. SPEAKING PROCE~)URE; LIMITATION ON DISCUSBION AND QUESTIONING. EACH PERSON ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL SHALL STEP UP TO THE MICROPHONE pROVIDED FOR tHE USE OF the PUBLIC AND G~VE HIS NAME AND ADDRESS IN AN AUDIBLE TON.E OF VOICE fOR tHE RECORDS, STATE THAT SUBJECT HE WISHES TO DISCUSS, STATE WHOM HE IS REPRESENTING If HE REPRESENTS AN ORGANIZATION OR OTHER PERSON, AND UNLESS FURTHER TIME IS GRANTED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COUNCIL- SHALL LIMIT HIS REMARKS TO FiVE (5) MINUTES. ALL REMARKS SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE AND NOT TO RULES OF P~OCEDU~E BEFORE The COUNCIL. ,: