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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTESREGULAR I~IEETING -- December 10, 2002 ROLL CALL, tNVOCATtON& PLEDGE The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December l0,2002 at 8:37 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall with the following members present: Hayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Hayor Pro Tern Tom Henderson; Councilmembers Craig Hannah, Felix A. Barker, Tom Gillam, TIT., Rev. Ronnie Linden, Robert A. Bowers and Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City Hanager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline Green and City Attorney Hark T. Sokolow. Councilmember Rose H. Chaisson arrived at the meeting at 8:46 a.m. The invocation was given by Hayor Ortiz followed by the pledge to the flag. ti. PROCLAI~IATIONS &MtNUTES t4inutes - Regular Heeting November 26, 2002 Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Hayor Pro Tem Henderson, and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned Hinutes. TTT. PETtTtONS& COt-tt4UNtCATtONS A. Soeakers (1) Darrell Richard, tr. Regarding Community issues - NOT PRESENT (3) Virginia Dudley Schoolfield Regarding Representative Government Hrs. Virginia Dudley Schoolfield, 1835 Snyder, appeared before the City Council and discussed the above-mentioned topic. (6) l~rving E~cagne Regarding Concerns For The City/EDC Mr. Irving Escagne, 8624 Lamplighter Lane, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the above-mentioned topic. (8) Anitra Alexander Regarding t4odification Of City Health Coverage Hrs. Anitra Alexander, 3032 19th Street, appeared before the City Council and spoke on the above-mentioned subject. The following citizens appeared before the City Council and spoke on the same subject regarding the Economic Development Corporation Redevelopment tnitiative: (2) t4r. Emanuel Preston, 5250~Lakeside Drive, Port Arthur, Texas Councilmember Linden left the Council meeting at 9:45 a.m. V. UNFiNiSHED BUStNESS P. R. No. 12007 - A Resolution Awarding And Authorizing The Execution Of Howing Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Perfect Cut Lawn Care, Beaumont, TX 77705 Groups "I, 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. 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. 12007 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02- 351. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Bowers and Sinegal. Voting No: Councilmember Chaisson The caption of Resolution No. 02-351 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-351 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AND AUTHOR/ZiNG THE EXECUTION OF MOWING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CiTY OF PORT ARTHUR AND PERFECT CUT LAWN CARE~ BEAUMONT, TX 77705 GROUPS 'I, 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 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 Item A, Ttem B and Proposed Resolution No. 12006: Cm 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. 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 Hark 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 (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 i~nterprises, Znc., Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Sum Not To Exceed Twenty-One Thousand Three Hundred And No/100 Dollars ($21,300) For Group F. Funds Available In Account No. 410-1255-532.59- 00. Proposed Resolution No. 12013 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-352. (3) P. R. No. 12015 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance 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. Proposed Resolution No. 12015 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-353. Facility, With Funding Available Tn FY 2003 Budget Account No. 301-1601-591.82-00, CZP 170. Proposed Resolution No. 12023 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-355. VII. ITEMS RE(~UIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - CONSENT Consent A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment For The City's Pro- Rata Share Of The 2003 3efferson County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In The Total Amount Of $97,121.92 (Four Equal Payments Of $24,280.48). The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Item. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Item A be adopted. Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the Council and explained the proposed allocation of funds. The motion to approve Item A carried unanimously. B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment Of [nvoices In The Total Amount Of $12,327.21 For Emergency Expenditures Related To The Flooding Of The City's Landfill On October 28, 2002. The Mayor introduced the aboveImentioned Proposed Item. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Item B be adopted, Public Works Director Leslie McMahen appeared before the Council to answer questions regarding Item B. The motion to approve Item B carried unanimously. Consent- Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 12006 - A Resolution Accepting A Waterline Easement From Premcor P.A. Pipeline Company For The Construction Of A Water Hain Line As Part Of The Economic Development Corporation's Business Park Project On Spur 93. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Voting No: Councilmember Chaisson. The caption of Resolution No. 02-356 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-356 A RESOLUTtON ACCEPTZNG A WATERLINE EASEiVIENT FROf4 PREf4COR P.A. PTPELINE COf4PANY FOR THE CONSTRUCT1~ON OF A WATER I~IA1~N LINE AS PART OF THE ECONOf4ZC DEVELOPI4ENT CORPORATION'S BUSTNESS PARK PRO;]ECT ON SPUR 93. B. Ordinances None C. *Reoorts And Recommendations (1) Report On December 3, 2002 Heavy Rain & Flooding l~n The City The following City and County representatives appeared before the Council to present the above-mentioned report: Police Major John Owens .lefferson County Emergency IVlanagement Coordinator John Cascio Director of Volunteers, Beaumont Chapter of the American Red Cross, Richard .1. Garcia Public Works Director Leslie IVlcHahen The following numbers were given for citizens to call who are seeking assistance regarding the recent flooding/heavy rain: City of Port Arthur Police Department: 983-8616 or 983-8600 Local Red Cross: 729-1717 (2) Report On Police Calls & Staffing Assistant Police Chief Mark Blanton presented the above-mentioned report. The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:08 a.m. and reconvened at 11:28 a.m. with the following members present Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Gillam, Linden, 8owers and Sinegal; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow. Councilmember Chaisson returned to the meeting at 11:33 a.m. VIZ. ITEMS REI~UIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - (CONTINUED) The Council scheduled a workshop regarding the Redevelopment Initiative for Saturday January 25, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. Final plans will be announced at a later date. The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:20 p.m. and reconvened at 1:53 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Henderson; Councilmembers Barker, Linden and Bowers; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow. Councilmember Gillam returned to the meeting at 2:14 p.m. Councilmember Sinegal returned to the meeting at 2:14 p.m. The Council expressed their appreciation to SETCAS-F Video-Camera Operator Ryan Boone, who is scheduled to graduate from Lamar University on December 14, 2002. Mr. Ryan Boone, 115 6th Avenue, Nederland, Texas stated his gratitude to the Council for having the opportunity to work with them and expressed his appreciation for the experiences gained. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - (CONTINUED) C. *Reports And Recommendations (3) Report On Proposed FY 2003 City Street Program/29m Year CDBG Street Program Public Works Director Leslie McMahen presented the above-mentioned report. (4) Report On November :~, 2002 Youth Conference In Austin, Texas (Requested By Councilmember Linden) Councilmember Linden presented the above-mentioned report. (5) Report On Upgrading The Format/Graphics Of The City Of Port Arthur's Government Information Channel (Requested By Councilmember Linden) City Manager Fitzgibbons presented the above-mentioned report. Councilmember Linden left the meeting at 2:35 p.m. (6) Report On Region 16 Tt4L Heeting City Manager Fitzgibbons and City Secretary Green presented the above-mentioned report to announce the Thursday, December 12, 2002 event, to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Port Arthur Civic Center. (8) Report On Convention & Visitors Bureau 2003 Budget City Manager Fitzgibbons commented on the above-mentioned report. IX. *CLOSED F4EETING (EXECUTTVE SESSION) Closed Meetinq: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Status Of The 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 The Police Association. (4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Pending Litigation Of The City Of Port Arthur Vs. Coastal Banc SSB And Elite Con;truction 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 City Council recessed their meeting at 2:,~6 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at ~,:29 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Barker, Gillam, Bowers and Sinegal; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow. VII. TTEHS REi~UTRING INDTVIDUAL ACTION - (CONTINUED) 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). 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. 12017 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02- 357. Voting Yes: Nayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Barker, Gillam, The caption of Resolution No. 02-357 reads as follows: RESOLUTTON NO. 02-:357 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 2, SCHHYSER 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 CTP 909). The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 12018 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02- 358. Voting Yes: Mayor OrtJz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmember Barker, Gillam, Bowers and Sinegal. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-358 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-358 A RESOLUTION PERTAINtNG TO LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 7, BLOCK 1, SCHMYSER 3 (ACCOUNT NO. 301-1601-591.81-00 CTP 909). (3) P. 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. 301-1601-591.89- O0 CIP 170) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 12020 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02- 359. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Henderson; Councilmembers Barker, Gillam, Bowers and Sinegal. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-359 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-359 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF CARL PARKER AS A'I'rORNEY 'IN CAUSE NO. 168,428, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR VS. COASTAL BANC SSB AND ELITE CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHOR/ZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FEE AGREEMENT WITH PARKER & PARKS, L.L.P. (ACCOUNT NO. 301-1601-591.89-00 CIP 170) VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Linden: Report of all police calls and responses regarding the new Memorial High School and 9m Grade Campuses to include the following information: Number of citations issued and why they were issued Number of citations issued by other law enforcement officers Reports of altercations both among students and students/personnel Number of calls in terms of bomb threats on the campuses (Fire Department) Councilmember Barker: Report on the Disposition of Teen Court Citations (How many went to Teen Court? How many citations were paid? How many citations were dismissed?) Councilmember Gillam: Report on the Revolving Loan Program Status Report on Service Zone Corporation): (Economic Development Employment Ratio Number of Port Arthur Citizens Employed Mayor Ortiz: Report from City Attorney Regarding Letter From Service Zone t'X. AD3OURNMENT OF MEETI'NG Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 4:40 p.m. An audio tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretao/and is made a part of the official minutes of this meeting. MAYOR A~E~: C~I-Y SECRETARY END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD December 17, 2002 APPROVED: