HomeMy WebLinkAbout(05) OCTOBER 13, 2020 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — October 13, 2020
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartle gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October
13, 2020 at 11:16 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Thurman "Bill" Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Charlotte Moses;
Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Cal Jones and Harold Doucet, Sr.; City Manager Ron
Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At
Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
Councilmembers Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Kaprina Frank were absent from the Regular
Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamation:
October 15, 2020 as "White Kane Awareness Day"
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Mary Cheatam Regarding Neighbor Complaint
Mary Cheatam did not appear her complaint was addressed before the regular meeting.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Grace Hub, Incorporation Regarding
Love's Front Door Food Distribution
Reverend Simeon Queen gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition
D. Correspondence
E. Discussion
(1) To Discuss And Take Possible Action Regarding
Maintenance Of Garbage And Trash Trucks (Requested By
Councilmember Doucet)
Councilmember Doucet led the discussion regarding the above-mentioned topic. No
action was taken.
(2) To Discuss Options Regarding A Police Sub-Station In
District 3 (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
The above-mentioned item was held until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
(3) A Discussion Regarding The Application For The Downtown
Drainage Revitalization Project
Public Works Director Alberto Elefano appeared before the City Council to receive
comments for the above-mentioned project. No action was taken.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moses and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted:
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, and
Doucet
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Request — None
B. Expense Reports — None
C. Minutes — None
D. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 21513 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Contract With PC Trucking Co. Of Port
Arthur, Texas, CJ Express Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas And
Lake City Trucking Of Lake Charles, Louisiana For The
Hauling Of Materials To The Landfill With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $775,000.00 Per Year. Funding
Available In The Public Works Department Landfill Division
— Landfill Construction Account No. 403-1274-533.59-02
Proposed Resolution No. 21513 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-337.
(2) P.R. No. 21551 — A Resolution Requesting That City Council
Ratify The City Manager's Decision For The Emergency
Repairs To The Water Transmission Main On West Port
Arthur Road For Utilities Operations Department By Brystar
Contracting, Inc. For $85,000.00 And Crabtree Barricades
For $11,300.00, Both Companies Of Beaumont, Texas, With
A Total Budgetary Impact Of $96,300.00, Acct No. 410-
1253-532.36-00, Streets
Proposed Resolution No. 21551 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-338.
(3) P.R. No. 21558 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3, Increasing The
Original Contract Amount By $11,191.85 To The New
Contract Amount Of $707,379.25 And Acceptance Of The
Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Affidavit
Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Contractor's Certificate
And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The
Willow Avenue Roadway Improvements Project,
Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of
Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas;
And Approval Of Final Payment To Elite Contractors &
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Equipment LTD Of Kirbyville, Texas In The Amount Of
$15,005.25 And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of
$35,368.96 From The Capital Improvements Account No.
307-1601-591.86-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21558 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-339.
(4) P.R. No. 21559 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2, Decreasing The
Original Contract Amount By $33,202.68 To The New
Contract Amount Of $742,297.32 And Acceptance Of The
Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Affidavit
Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Contractor's Certificate
And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The
60th Street Roadway Improvements Project, Authorizing
The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On
Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Approval Of
Final Payment To Elite Contractors & Equipment Ltd Of
Kirbyville, Texas In The Amount Of $35,587.46 And Release
Of Retainage In The Amount Of $37,114.86 From The
Capital Improvements Account No. 307-1601-591.86-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21559 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-340.
(5) P.R. No. 21572 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Amend The Contract With Agape Cleaning
Enterprises, Inc., Of Houston, Texas For Providing
Janitorial Services At Port Arthur Transit's Facilities For An
Additional Six Months Increasing The Contract By
$13,800.00 To A New Amount Of $41,400.00; Funds Are
Available In Account Number 401-1501-561.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21572 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-341.
(6) P.R. No. 21597 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract For The Purchase Of Lith
Tec Base, For The Public Works Department With Lithified
Technologies Of Santa Fe, New Mexico With A Unit Price
That Range From $12-$14 Per SY For An 8-Inch Base With
$95.00 Per Ton Shipping With A Projected Budgetary
Amount Of $1,000,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account
No. 001-1203-531.36-00, Streets Maintenance and 307-
1601-591.86-00, Capital Projects / Streets
Proposed Resolution No. 21597 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-342.
(7) P.R. No. 21605 — A Resolution Confirming The
Appointments Of Cal Rutherford, Mary Ann Reid And
Graciela Alvarez As Members Of The Civil Service
Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 21605 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-343.
(8) P.R. No. 21606 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Lease With Monica Momin Of
Island Grocery/Cajun Cabins On Pleasure Island
Proposed Resolution No. 21606 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-344.
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(9) P.R. No. 21607 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With SETEX Construction
Corp., Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Sabine Pass Area
Ditch Cleanout In The Amount Of $65,595.31. Funds Are
Provided In Account No. 001-1204-531.34-00 — Public
Works Department Drainage Division — Drainage
Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 21607 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-345.
(10) P.R. No. 21608 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Amend The Service Contract With Patriot
Security Of Nederland, Texas For Providing Security Guards
For City Hall And The Annex Building For An Additional
Three Months In The Amount Of $22,890.86 To A New Not
To Exceed Amount Of $42,008.86. Funds Are Available In
Account Number 155-2300-901.54-00, Project #COVD21
Proposed Resolution No. 21608 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-346.
(11) P.R. No. 21609 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Ramtex Of Port
Arthur, Texas For The Installation Of A Storm Water Pipe
On Willow Avenue. Funding Is Available In The Capital
Improvements Account No. 307-1601-591.86-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21609 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-347.
(12) P.R. No. 21610 — A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance
Of FY 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant In
The Amount Of $30,771.10
Proposed Resolution No. 21610 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-348.
(13) P.R. No. 21611 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 2019 Case CX57C Compact Excavator, From Associated
Supply Company (ASCO) Of Beaumont, Texas Under HGAC
Contract No. EM106-19 In The Amount Of $61,727.61.
Funding Available In The Capital Reserve Fund —
Equipment Replacement — Public Works — Streets Account
No. 625-1801-531.92-03
Proposed Resolution No. 21611 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-349.
(14) P.R. No. 21612 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 2020 Case 580N Tractor Loader/Backhoe From
Associated Supply Company (ASCO) Of Beaumont, Texas,
Under HGAC Contract No. EM106-19, In The Amount Of
$103,951.11. Funding Available In The Capital Reserve
Fund — Equipment Replacement — Public Works - Streets
Account No. 625-1801-531.92-03
Proposed Resolution No. 21612 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-350.
(15) P.R. No. 21613 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 2019 Rosco RB50 Self-Propelled Construction Broom
From Associated Supply Company (ASCO) Of Beaumont,
Texas, Under HGAC Contract No. SM10-18, In The Amount
Of $62,352.25. Funding Available In The Capital Reserve
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Fund — Equipment Replacement — Public Works — Landfill,
Account No. 625-1801-533.92-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21613 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-351.
(16) P.R. No. 21614 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Amend The 2019 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Contract With Julie Rogers "Gift Of
Life" Program. The Amendment Will Extend The Contract
Expiration Date From August 26, 2020 To March 31, 2021
(Account Number 105-1431-552.59-00; Project #C45102)
Proposed Resolution No. 21614 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-352.
(17) P.R. No. 21616 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With The Construction
Managers Of Southeast Texas Of Port Arthur, Texas To
Waterproof Port Arthur Transit's Administrative Building,
In An Amount Not To Exceed $31,200.00; Funds Available
In Account 401-1509-561.82-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21616 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-354.
(18) P.R. No. 21617 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
1000 Automated Carts From Toter Of Statesville, North
Carolina, Through OMNIA Partners Contract No. 171717
For The Public Works Department Solid Waste Residential
Garbage Division, In The Amount Of $75,852.00; Funds Are
Available In The Public Works Solid Waste Residential
Garbage Division Equipment Account No. 403-1272-
533.25-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21617 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-355.
(19) P.R. No. 21618 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 2019 Freightliner 108SD SRA Asphalt Distributor Truck
From Associated Supply Company (ASCO) Of Beaumont,
Texas Under HGAC Contract No. HT06-20, In The Amount
Of $177,923.00; Funding Available In The Capital Reserve
Fund — Equipment Replacement — Public Works — Streets,
Account No. 625-1801-531.92-03
Proposed Resolution No. 21618 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-356.
(20) P.R. No. 21619 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 2020 Case Tandem Drum DV26E Vibratory Roller From
Associated Supply Company (ASCO) Of Beaumont, Texas,
Under HGAC Contract No. SM10-18, In The Amount Of
$43,674.04. Funding Available In The Capital Reserve Fund
— Equipment Replacement — Public Works — Streets,
Account No. 625-1801-531.92-03
Proposed Resolution No. 21619 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-357.
(21) P.R. No. 21620 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 150KW Diesel Generator From Waukesha-Pearce
Industries, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Under Buyboard
Contract No. 597-19, In The Amount Of $67,086. Funding
Available In The Capital Reserve Fund — Equipment
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Replacement — Public Works — Drainage, Account No. 625-
1801-531.92-04
Proposed Resolution No. 21620 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-358.
(22) P.R. No. 21621 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 400KW Diesel Generator From Waukesha-Pearce
Industries, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas Under BuyBoard
Contract No. 597-19, In The Amount Of $147,690.00
Funding Available In The Capital Reserve Fund —
Equipment Replacement — Public Works — Drainage,
Account No. 625-1801-531.92-04
Proposed Resolution No. 21621 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-359.
(23) P.R. No. 21633 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Amend The Contract With Perry Construction
Of Cypress, Texas For The Installation Of A Permanent
Scale At The City Of Port Arthur Municipal Landfill In The
Amount Of $5,200.00 To A New Contract Total Of
$272,325.00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 625-
1801-533.92-00
Proposed Resolution No. 21633 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-360.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 21538 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Lease With Aurora Capital Holdings
LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Corporation For The
Property Located At 449 Austin Avenue, Port Arthur Texas
For A Period Of Eighteen (18) Months
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21538 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-360.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Scott and Jones.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-360 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-360
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH AURORA
CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 449 AUSTIN AVENUE,
PORT ARTHUR TEXAS FOR A PERIOD OF
EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS
(2) P.R. No. 21539 — A Resolution Approving A Development
Agreement With Aurora Capital Holdings LLC, A Delaware
Limited Liability Corporation; Authorizing The Expenditure
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Of $922,700.00 For The Relocation Of The Health
Department; Making Other Provisions And Making Findings
Related To The Subject
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21539 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-361.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Scott and Jones.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-361 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-361
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH AURORA CAPITAL
HOLDINGS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED
LIABILITY CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF $922,700.00 FOR THE
RELOCATION OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS AND MAKING
FINDINGS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT
(3) P.R. No. 21540 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Commercial Contract Assignment
Of Buyer's Interest Of 5860 9th Avenue And Authorizing
The Purchase Thereof In The Amount Of $1,650,000.00 To
Be Utilized For The City's Health Department; Fund
Available In Account No. 307-1601-591.82-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Moses
that Proposed Resolution No. 21540 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
21540:
Councilmember Doucet "Yes"
Councilmember Jones "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Mayor Bartie "No"
Proposed Resolution No. 21540 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-362.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-362 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-362
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE COMMERCIAL
CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT OF BUYER'S
INTEREST OF 5860 9TH AVENUE AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE THEREOF IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,650,000.00 TO BE
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UTILIZED FOR THE CITY'S HEALTH
DEPARTMENT; FUND AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT
NO. 307-1601-591.82-00
(4) P.R. No. 21601 — A Resolution As It Pertains To Authorizing
The City Manager Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute A
Tax Abatement Agreement With Port Arthur Terminals,
LLC, A Subsidiary Of US Development Group, LLC
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution
Upon the motion of Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21601 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-363.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Scott, Jones and
Doucet.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-363 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-363
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO EXECUTE A TAX
ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PORT ARTHUR
TERMINALS, LLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF US
DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC
(5) P.R. No. 21615 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Kitchen Equipment From ISI Commercial Refrigeration, LLC
Of Houston, Texas By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation For The Press Building
In The Amount Of $578,990.23; Funding Available In EDC
Account No. 120-1429-582.91-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Moses, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21615 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-364.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Scott, Jones and
Doucet.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-364 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-364
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FROM ISI
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION, LLC OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS BY THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PRESS
BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $578,990.23;
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FUNDING AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NO.
120-1429-582.91-00
(6) P.R. No. 21625 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Golden
Triangle Consulting Engineers For Professional Services In
An Amount Not To Exceed $14,000.00 Per Month. Funding
Available In Account Nos. 001-1202-531-54-00 & 410-
1251-532-54-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21625 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-365.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Scott, Jones and
Doucet.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-365 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-365
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND GOLDEN
TRIANGLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $14,000.00 PER MONTH. FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NOS. 001-1202-531-
54-00 & 410-1251-532-54-00
(7) P.R. No. 21629 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Contract For Landscaping And Irrigation
Maintenance At The Jade Avenue Business Park With Frey's
Landscape Of Orange, Texas In The Amount Of $26,222.50;
PAEDC Funding Account No. 120-1429-582.59-02
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 21629 becoming Resolution No. 20-366.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Scott, Jones and
Doucet.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-366 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-366
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
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A CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING AND
IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE AT THE JADE
AVENUE BUSINESS PARK WITH FREY'S
LANDSCAPE OF ORANGE, TEXAS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $26,222.50; PAEDC FUNDING
ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.59-02
(8) P.R. No. 21632 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Engage The Services Of Michael Savoie For The
Development Of Wall Painting For The Press Building In
The Amount Of $39,050.00; Funding Available In EDC
Account No. 120-1429-582.53-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Scott
that Proposed Resolution No. 21632 be adopted.
EDC Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Moses; Councilmembers Scott, Jones and
Doucet.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 21632 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 20-367.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-367 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-367
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENGAGE THE
SERVICES OF MICHAEL SAVOIE FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF WALL PAINTING FOR THE
PRESS BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$39,050.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN EDC
ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.53-00
A. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 6908 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration
Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas
Government Code
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Moses and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6908 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 20-90.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Moses; Councilmembers Scott, Jones and
Doucet.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Ordinance No. 20-90 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 20-90
An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of
Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas
Government Code
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And
Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding
Potential And/Or Pending Litigation And Other Legal
Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or
Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real
Property On The Certain Of Land Located In Pleasure Island
(3) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Figueroa's Welding Wear, Fittz & Shipman, And
Tony And Stephanie Nguyen)
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation
To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The
City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In
Connection With Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police
Association
(5) Section 551-072 Government Code — To Discuss Or
Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real
Property On The Certain Of Land Located In The Downtown
Area.
(6) Section 551-087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Port Arthur Terminals, LLC, A Subsidiary Of US
Development Group, LLC)
(7) Section 551-074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties
And Responsibilities Of The City Attorney
(8) Section 551-074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties
And Responsibilities Of The City Manager
(9) Section 551-074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties
And Responsibilities Of The City Secretary
The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:44 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 1:44 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Scott, Jones and
Doucet; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant
At Arms Chief Duriso.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 1:45 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 PRO TEM CHARLOTTE MOSES
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD October 13, 2020.
APPROVED:
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