HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2018 - REGULAR MEETING @ 5:30 P.M. NOTICE
otice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Government Code that a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of The City of
Port Arthur, Texas will be held on
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth
Street, Port Arthur, Texas To Consider the following
Agenda.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the February 27, 2018
Meeting Agenda was posted this 3f day of
, 2018 in the City Hall Building Lobby
(insid��si Port Arthur, Texas at 6-. 00 p.m.
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed b me from the City Hall bulletin board
(inside utside 'n the day
2018.
Title:
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DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR Energy HARVEY ROBINSON
CAL J.JONES,MAYOR PRO TEM City Of Gr^' INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. - CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW,III o r t r t h u r
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. VAL TIZENO
WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. IVIWN CITY ATTORNEY
OSMAN SWATI
CHARLOTTE MOSES
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
February 27, 2018
5:30 p.m.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of
Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons
attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should
be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115.
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
February 27, 2018
5:30 P.M.
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTEALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tem Jones
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Swati
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Reginald Trainer Regarding Port Arthur Police Advisory Board
(2) Attorney Carl Parker Regarding Code Enforcement
(3) Enoc Briones Regarding Looters, Vandals, Homeless and Theft
Situation
(4) Ronnie Moon Regarding Advertising Support Of A Fishing/Clean-up
Tournament On Pleasure Island
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
(5) Greg Richard Regarding Quality Assurance At The City Of Port
Arthur
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Robert Bilnoski And McDonald Carheel With
Golden Pass Regarding Work Force Development Initiatives
(2) A Presentation By Councilmember Lewis Regarding A Initiating A
Referendum Petition To Amend The Electrical Code To Allow
Licensed Journeyman And Licensed Residential Wireman To Pull
Permits After Passing The Loading Test Estimated Cost For A
Referendum Election Is $98,000.00
(3) A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez Of The
Monthly Financial Report
(4) A Presentation By Rebecca Underhill On The Status Of Hurricane
Harvey Recovery Funding
(5) A Presentation By Mayor Freeman Regarding ShotSpotter A
Gunshot Detection And Location Service
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Regarding The Abatement,
Remediation And Related Matters As It Pertains To KCS Engine No.
503 Located In Bryan Park (Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
(2) Discussion Regarding Limiting Speakers At Evening Meetings To
Five (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. — NONE
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE 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 It 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 Item Or Items Will Immediately Be
Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The
Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Minutes
February 13, 2018 Regular Meeting
B. Expense Reports
(Al) Judge Kermit Morrison:
TMCEC Annual Regional Judges Seminar
Galveston, TX, February 18 - 20, 2018 $414.28
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20067 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Easement With Florida Gas Transmission, LLC For
Construction Of A Sixteen Inch Pipeline Within The City Limits Of
Port Arthur, Texas
(2) P.R. No. 20113 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 To The
Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
And AJ Entertainment, LLC
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 20115 — A Resolution Approving Funding Of $5,000 From
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation To The Southeast Texas Economic Development
Foundation (SETEDF) For The Assistance Of The Regional Economic
Development Initiative (REDI) To Coordinate The Regional
Economic Development Efforts For The Region Of Hardin, Jefferson
And Orange Counties Account No. 120-1429-582.59-05
(4) P.R. No. 20116 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One (1)
2018 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV Crew Cab Pickup From Grapevine DCI,
LLC, Of Grapevine, Texas, In The Amount Of $37,772 For The Fire
Department's Operations Division; Funding Available In Hurricane
Harvey Account No. 147-2300-901.92-00, Project 082617
(5) P.R. No. 20117 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One (1)
2018 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV Crew Cab Pickup From Grapevine DCI,
LLC, Of Grapevine, Texas, In The Amount Of $37,772 For The Fire
Department's Training Division; Funding Available In Hurricane
Harvey Account No. 147-2300-901.92-00, Project 082617
(6) P.R. No. 20118 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into
An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, Inc., Of Texas Through
The Houston-Galveston Area Council's (HGAC) Plan Source Project
For Professional Services In The Development Of A 20 Year Capital
Improvement Plan In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $175,000.00.
Funding Available In Account Number 001-1051-517.54-00
(7) P.R. No. 20119 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (Final
Renewal) Of A Contract With Sun Coast Resources, Inc., Of
Houston, Texas For Dyed, Off-Road Diesel With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $66,000. Funding Is Available In Account No.
403-1274-533.24-00, Public Works Department Landfill Division -
Fuel And Lubrication
(8) P.R. No. 20120 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repair And
Replacement Of The HVAC Systems At Fire Station Number 5 And
L....Fire Station Number 8 From Cat 5 Resources Of Nederland, Texas,
In The Amount Of $39,257.18; Funding Available In Hurricane
Harvey Account No. 147-2300-901.32-00, Project 082617
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(9) P. R. No. 20121 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Impact Waste, LLC Of Beaumont,
Texas, For The Rental Of Regular Toilets In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $25,000.00 Annually, And Sprint Waste Solutions, LP Of
Port Arthur, Texas For Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, ADA
Accessible Toilets, And Portable Toilets With Hand Washing Station
In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $10,000.00 Annually, For The
Parks And Recreation Department; Funding Available In Parks And
Recreation Rent Account No. 001-1207-531.51-00
(10) P.R. No. 20122 — A Resolution As It Pertains To Setting Public
Hearings As To The Disannexation Of The Property Located Within
The City Limits Port Arthur, Texas And To Provide Notice Of Said
Public Hearings To Property Owners, Agencies, Utilities, Railroads
Pursuant To Section 43.062 Of The Texas Local Government Code
(11) P.R. No. 20123 — A Resolution Supporting A Letter Of Commitment
From The City Of Port Arthur For A Housing And Urban
Development (HUD) Envision Center Demonstration (Requested By
Mayor Freeman)
(12) P.R. No. 20125 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year And Final
Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Agape Cleaning
Enterprises, Inc. Of Houston, Texas, For Janitorial Services For City
Hall And City Hall Annex, With An Annual Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $62,482.20. Funding Is Available In Public Works - City
Hall Account No. 001-1206-531.59-00
(13) P.R. No. 20126 - A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First
Renewal) Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The
Annual Striping Of City Streets, With An Annual Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $60,000.00. Funding Is Available In Public
Works - City Hall Account No. 001-1205-531.59-00
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(14) P.R. No. 20127 - A Resolution Authorizing The Interim City
Manager To Execute Contracts For Professional Services Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux, Wilson And Cole, LLC For
Drainage Studies Of The Port Acres And Vista Village Areas For A
Not-To-Exceed Combined Amount Of $66,655.00 Funding Is
Available In Public Works - Drainage, Professional Services Account
No. 001-1204-531.54-00
(15) P.R. No. 20128 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Tables, Chairs And Other Associated Equipment From KI
Of Green Bay, Wisconsin For Replacement Of Lost Items In The
Civic Center Department From Hurricane Harvey Through The
Texas Multiple Award Schedule Programs (TXMAS) Cooperative
Program In The Amount Of $221,445.12. Funds Are Available In
Account 147-2300-901.92-00 Project #082617
(16) P.R. No. 20132 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Department To
Hire Over The Number Of Authorized Firefighter Positions To Cover
Vacant Positions In The Higher Ranks
(17) P.R. No. 20139 - A Resolution Authorizing The Designation Of
Opportunity Zones For All Eligible Census Tracts Within The City Of
Port Arthur
(18) P.R. No. 20140 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Texas Department
Of Transportation (TXDOT) For Disaster Debris Removal Within The
City Limits
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20105 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory
Committee
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT -
CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 20114 — A Resolution Approving Awarding A Contract By
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation To S&S Investigations & Security, Inc., Of Groves,
Texas, For The Security Guard Services To Serve The Spur 93
Business Park, Not To Exceed $94,080.00. Funding Available In
EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-02
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent - None
NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30 AM On February 28, 2018.
During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining
Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters,
All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL &AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone 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 any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council,without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed, After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
S. Campaign Speeches Prohibited, No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and/or discomfort to the public.
8. Persons Having Complaints, Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees: No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning.All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal.If, after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer, a person persists in disturbing the meeting,such
Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself,the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal.Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce.Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division,and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
Persons Requesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items(1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
Specific Agenda Items: After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item, who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three(3) minutes."Specific Agenda
Items"are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.
NOTICE
otice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Government Code that a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of The City of
Port Arthur, Texas will be held on
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth
Street, Port Arthur, Texas To Consider the following
Agenda.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the February 27, 2018
Meeting Agenda was posted this3�� day of
2018 in the City Hall Building Lobby
(inside/outside), Port Arthur, Texas a 4�9� d o p.m.
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Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda was
removed by me from the City Hall bulletin board
(insid utside) on the day of ��. ,.
2018.
Title:
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DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR Ewr" HARVEY ROBINSON
CAL J.JONES,MAYOR PRO TEM City of Cjn' INTERIM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: / SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. — CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW,III o r t r t h u r
HAROLD DOUCET,SR. VAL TIZENO
WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. TexnS CITY ATTORNEY
OSMAN SWATI
CHARLOTTE MOSES
KAPRINA FRANK
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
February 27, 2018
5 :30 p.m .
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of
Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons
attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should
be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115.
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
February 27, 2018
5:30 P.M.
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTEALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tem Jones
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Swati
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Reginald Trainer Regarding Port Arthur Police Advisory Board
(2) Attorney Carl Parker Regarding Code Enforcement
(3) Enoc Briones Regarding Looters, Vandals, Homeless and Theft
Situation
(4) Ronnie Moon Regarding Advertising Support Of A Fishing/Clean-up
Tournament On Pleasure Island
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
(5) Greg Richard Regarding Quality Assurance At The City Of Port
Arthur
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Robert Bilnoski And McDonald Carheel With
Golden Pass Regarding Work Force Development Initiatives
(2) A Presentation By Councilmember Lewis Regarding A Initiating A
Referendum Petition To Amend The Electrical Code To Allow
Licensed Journeyman And Licensed Residential Wireman To Pull
Permits After Passing The Loading Test Estimated Cost For A
Referendum Election Is $98,000.00
(3) A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez Of The
Monthly Financial Report
(4) A Presentation By Rebecca Underhill On The Status Of Hurricane
Harvey Recovery Funding
(5) A Presentation By Mayor Freeman Regarding ShotSpotter A
Gunshot Detection And Location Service
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Regarding The Abatement,
Remediation And Related Matters As It Pertains To KCS Engine No.
503 Located In Bryan Park (Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
(2) Discussion Regarding Limiting Speakers At Evening Meetings To
Five (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. — NONE
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE 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 It 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 Item Or Items Will Immediately Be
Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The
{
Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Minutes
February 13, 2018 Regular Meeting
B. Expense Reports
(Al) Judge Kermit Morrison:
TMCEC Annual Regional Judges Seminar
Galveston, TX, February 18 - 20, 2018 $414.28
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20067 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Easement With Florida Gas Transmission, LLC For
Construction Of A Sixteen Inch Pipeline Within The City Limits Of
Port Arthur, Texas
(2) P.R. No. 20113 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 To The
Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
And AJ Entertainment, LLC
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(14) P.R. No. 20127 - A Resolution Authorizing The Interim City
Manager To Execute Contracts For Professional Services Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux, Wilson And Cole, LLC For
Drainage Studies Of The Port Acres And Vista Village Areas For A
Not-To-Exceed Combined Amount Of $66,655.00 Funding Is
Available In Public Works - Drainage, Professional Services Account
No. 001-1204-531.54-00
(15) P.R. No. 20128 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Tables, Chairs And Other Associated Equipment From KI
Of Green Bay, Wisconsin For Replacement Of Lost Items In The
Civic Center Department From Hurricane Harvey Through The
Texas Multiple Award Schedule Programs (TXMAS) Cooperative
Program In The Amount Of $221,445.12. Funds Are Available In
Account 147-2300-901.92-00 Project #082617
(16) P.R. No. 20132 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Department To
Hire Over The Number Of Authorized Firefighter Positions To Cover
Vacant Positions In The Higher Ranks
(17) P.R. No. 20139 - A Resolution Authorizing The Designation Of
Opportunity Zones For All Eligible Census Tracts Within The City Of
Port Arthur
(18) P.R. No. 20140 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Texas Department
Of Transportation (TXDOT) For Disaster Debris Removal Within The
City Limits
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20105 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory
Committee
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(9) P. R. No. 20121 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Impact Waste, LLC Of Beaumont,
Texas, For The Rental Of Regular Toilets In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $25,000.00 Annually, And Sprint Waste Solutions, LP Of
Port Arthur, Texas For Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, ADA
Accessible Toilets, And Portable Toilets With Hand Washing Station
In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $10,000.00 Annually, For The
Parks And Recreation Department; Funding Available In Parks And
Recreation Rent Account No. 001-1207-531.51-00
(10) P.R. No. 20122 — A Resolution As It Pertains To Setting Public
Hearings As To The Disannexation Of The Property Located Within
The City Limits Port Arthur, Texas And To Provide Notice Of Said
Public Hearings To Property Owners, Agencies, Utilities, Railroads
Pursuant To Section 43.062 Of The Texas Local Government Code
(11) P.R. No. 20123 — A Resolution Supporting A Letter Of Commitment
From The City Of Port Arthur For A Housing And Urban
Development (HUD) Envision Center Demonstration (Requested By
Mayor Freeman)
(12) P.R. No. 20125 - A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year And Final
Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Agape Cleaning
Enterprises, Inc. Of Houston, Texas, For Janitorial Services For City
Hall And City Hall Annex, With An Annual Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $62,482.20. Funding Is Available In Public Works - City
Hall Account No. 001-1206-531.59-00
(13) P.R. No. 20126 - A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First
Renewal) Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, For The
Annual Striping Of City Streets, With An Annual Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $60,000.00. Funding Is Available In Public
Works - City Hall Account No. 001-1205-531.59-00
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 20115 — A Resolution Approving Funding Of $5,000 From
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation To The Southeast Texas Economic Development
Foundation (SETEDF) For The Assistance Of The Regional Economic
Development Initiative (REDI) To Coordinate The Regional
Economic Development Efforts For The Region Of Hardin, Jefferson
And Orange Counties Account No. 120-1429-582.59-05
(4) P.R. No. 20116 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One (1)
2018 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV Crew Cab Pickup From Grapevine DCI,
LLC, Of Grapevine, Texas, In The Amount Of $37,772 For The Fire
Department's Operations Division; Funding Available In Hurricane
Harvey Account No. 147-2300-901.92-00, Project 082617
(5) P.R. No. 20117 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One (1)
2018 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV Crew Cab Pickup From Grapevine DCI,
LLC, Of Grapevine, Texas, In The Amount Of $37,772 For The Fire
Department's Training Division; Funding Available In Hurricane
Harvey Account No. 147-2300-901.92-00, Project 082617
(6) P.R. No. 20118 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into
An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, Inc., Of Texas Through
The Houston-Galveston Area Council's (HGAC) Plan Source Project
For Professional Services In The Development Of A 20 Year Capital
Improvement Plan In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $175,000.00.
Funding Available In Account Number 001-1051-517.54-00
(7) P.R. No. 20119 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (Final
Renewal) Of A Contract With Sun Coast Resources, Inc., Of
Houston, Texas For Dyed, Off-Road Diesel With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $66,000. Funding Is Available In Account No.
403-1274-533.24-00, Public Works Department Landfill Division -
Fuel And Lubrication
(8) P.R. No. 20120 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repair And
Replacement Of The HVAC Systems At Fire Station Number 5 And
Fire Station Number 8 From Cat 5 Resources Of Nederland, Texas,
In The Amount Of $39,257.18; Funding Available In Hurricane
Harvey Account No. 147-2300-901.32-00, Project 082617
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT -
CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 20114 — A Resolution Approving Awarding A Contract By
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation To S&S Investigations & Security, Inc., Of Groves,
Texas, For The Security Guard Services To Serve The Spur 93
Business Park, Not To Exceed $94,080.00. Funding Available In
EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-02
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent - None
NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30 AM On February 28, 2018.
During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining
Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters,
All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL & AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone 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 any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and/or discomfort to the public.
8. Persons Having Complaints, Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees. No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning.All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal.If, after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer, a person persists in disturbing the meeting,such
Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself,the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal.Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce.Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division,and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
Persons Requesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items(1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
Specific Agenda Items. After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item, who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three(3) minutes."Specific Agenda
Items"are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.