HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 7, 2008 REGULAR MEETINGREGULAR MEETING -May 7, 2008
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Chatman gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Wednesday, M<~y
7, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the 1Followir~g
members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Michael "Sham°"
Sinegal; Councilmembers Jack Chatman, Jr., Cal Jones, Thomas J. °Tom" Henderson,
Martin Flood and Willie ~~Bae" Lewis, Jr.; Ciity Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, Acting City
Secretary Terri Hanks, City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow and Sergeant At Arms Police
Chief Mark Blanton.
Councilmember John Beard, Jr. was absent i~rom the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Williamson jjoined the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
(6) May 12-20, 2008 - "National Tourism Week" And "Texas
Tourism Week"
Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau (Executive Director Tammy Kotzur appeared
before the City Council to receive the above-mentioned proclamation and to speak on
tourism topics.
(1) April 13-19, 2008 - "National Crime Victims' Rights WeeN:"
No one appeared to receive the above-mentioned proclamation.
(2) Month of April - "Inspire Change Month"
No one appeared to receive the above-mentioned proclamation.
(3) May 7-13, 2008 - "Pawpa~~r Sunnyman Week" (Requested
By Councilmember Beard)
No one appeared to receive the above-mentioned proclamation.
(5) May 12-18, 2008 - "The End Of An Era Week"
A group of citizens appeared before the City Council to receive the above-rriention~ed
proclamation.
(4) May 7-13, 2008 - "Sabine Pass UIL Competition Week"
(Requested By Councilmennber Beard)
The above-mentioned proclamation was not: read.
Minutes -None.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Sneakers
Audrey Levine Regarding Support Of Ellis Hospitaliity
Center
Ellis Academy Executive Director Audrey Levine, 1048 Woodworth Boulevard, appeared
before the City Council to discuss the Ellis Hospitality Center as shown as Exhibit'~A" of
the May 7, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Councilmember Chatman left the Regular Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
B. Presentations
(1) Presentation Regarding 20(19 Budget Process
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to give thE~ above-
mentioned presentation as shown as Exhibit: "B" of the May 7, 2008 Regular Meeting
Minutes.
(2) Presentation By Gayle Batley Regarding Creation And
Maintenance Of Local Employees And Contractors Data
Base & Audit Verification 01` Information
Gayle W. Batley and Associate's ExecutivE~ Director Gayle Batley, 4749 Twin City
Highway, appeared before the City Council 'to give the above-mentioned presentation
as shown as Exhibit "C" of the May 7, 2008 F;egular Meeting Minutes.
(3) Presentation By Ware & Associates As To MWBE And SBE
Programs (Requested By Councilmember Beard) -NOT
PRESENT
Councilmember Jones left the Council Chamber at 7:09 p.m.
C. Correspondence -None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - (None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by CouncilmembE:r
Henderson and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Proposed Resolution No. 14709..
Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Sandifer's LP Gas
Company, Port Arthur, TX In T'he Amount Of $27,382.50 For
Propane Gas At The Transit Depairtment
Resolutions -Consent
(1) P. R. No. 14693 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The Execution Of A One (i) Year Contract
Between The City Of Port: Arthur And Concrete Raising
Corporation Of Houston, Texas For Raising And
Rehabilitation Of Existing Concrete Slabs On A Unit Cost
Basis For Various City Funded And CDBG Grant Funded
Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Street Division Account
No. 001-1203-531.36/86 And CDBG Street Project
Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 14693 was adopted) becoming Resolution No. 08-185.
(2) P. R. No. 14700 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
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Proposed Resolution No. 14700 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-186.
(3) P. R. No. 14701- A Resolutiion Authorizing The Approval Clf
A Financing Proposal For $449,144 From Chase Equipment
Leasing To Lease/Purchase Fire Equipment
Proposed Resolution No. 14701 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-187.
(4) P. R. No. 14704 - A Resolution Approving The Use Of
Teachers From The Community Prosecution Program For
At-Risk Youth Programs Iin Coordination With Nonprofit
Corporations (Requested By Councilmember Chatman)
Proposed Resolution No. 14704 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-188.
(5) P. R. No. 14705 - A Resolution In Support Of The
Community Prosecution Program (Requested By Mayor
Prince And Councilmember Beard)
Proposed Resolution No. 14705 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-189.
(6) P. R. No. 14706 - A Resolution Approving The Award Of
Contracts For The Demolition And Reconstruction Of
Fourteen (14) Houses To :lames W. Turner Construction,
LTD In The Amount Of $1,019,005.00
Proposed Resolution No. 14706 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-190.
(7) P. R. No. 14707 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The
Kansas City Southern Rail~nray Company (KCS) (Requested
By Councilmember Lewis)
Proposed Resolution No. 14707 was adopted) becoming Resolution No. 08-191.
(8) P. R. No. 14708 - A Resolution Accepting A Water Utility
Easement From The Dessellle-Maggard Corporation For The
Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining Of
Water Utilities In The City f)f Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 14708 was adoptecl becoming Resolution No. 08-192.
(9) P. R. No. 14709 - A Resolution Rescinding A Contract
Award To Mexfil Construction & Management Services,
LLC, In The Amount Of $1'.1,200.00 For The Demolition Af
Four (4) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A); And
Awarding Said Contract To Lark Group, Inc. In The Amount
Of $14,100.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of TFie
Contract, To Be Charged Tai Account No. 132-1021-514.59-
00, Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The
Grant Will Be Charged To 0-ther Available Funding Sources
Proposed Resolution No. 14709 was held for individual discussion.
(10) P. R. No. 14710 - A Resoluition In Support Of Englobal Arid
Its Expansion Within The City Of Port Arthur (Requested
By Councilmember Beard)
Proposed Resolution No. 14710 was adoptecl becoming Resolution No. 08-193.
(11) P. R. No. 14711 - A Resoluition In Support Of Safe Driving
Procedures (Requested By Councilmember Beard)
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Proposed Resolution No. 14711 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-194.
(12) P. R. No. 14712 - A F~esolution As It Pertains T'o
Developing And Supporting International Business
Affiliations With The Havvksen Corporation Of Taiwan
(Requested By Councilmember Beard)
Proposed Resolution No. 14712 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-195.
(13) P. R. No. 14715 - A Resolution Authorizing An Application
To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban
Development For Funding Under Section 108 In A,n
Amount Not To Exceed 4..5 Million Dollars For Economlic
Development Activities
Proposed Resolution No. 14715 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-196.
Councilmember ]ones returned to the Council Chamber at 7:18 p.m.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ,ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Resolution -Consent
(9) P. R. No. 14709 - A Resolution Rescinding A Contract
Award To Mexfil Construction & Management Services,
LLC, In The Amount Of $1;1,200.00 For The Demolition Af
Four (4) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A); And
Awarding Said Contract To Lark Group, Inc. In The Amount
Of $14,100.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of The
Contract, To Be Charged Tai Account No. 132-1021-514.59-
00, Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The
Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding Sources
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Vl/illiamson and seconded by Counciilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14;09 be adopted.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to
address inquired related to rescinding the dE:molition contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 14709 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-197.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers; Jones,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson ;and Lewis.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-197 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-197
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING A CONTRACT
AWARD TO MEXIFIL CONSTRUCTION &
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $11,200.00 FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF FOUR (4) DANGEROUS
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP A); AND
AWARDING SAID CONTRACT TO LARK GROUP,
INC. IN THE AMOI.INT OF $14,100.00, AND
AUTHORIZING THE: EXECUTION OF THE
CONTRACT, TO BE CIHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO.
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132-1021-514.59-00,. PROJECT NO. SSBG03;
STRUCTURES INELII;IBLE FOR THE GRANT
WILL BE CHARGED TO OTHER AVAILABLE
FUNDING SOURCES
A. Resolutions
(1) P. R. No. 14676 - A Resolution As It Pertains T'o
Authorizing An Incentive Agreement With Ally
Investments, LLC And NeoFuel USA, LLC (Requested By
Councilmember Beard And Councilmember Chatman)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember
Williamson and unanimously carried, Proposed Resolution No. 14676 was tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 14676 was tabled.
(2) P. R. No. 14698 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Truth &
Education, "The Breeze" Radio Station (Requested By
Councilmember Beard)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
unanimously carried, Proposed Resolution No. 14698 was adopted becomirn~
Resolution No. 08-198.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Jones,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Lewis.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-198 reads as follows:
RESOLUTI'~ON NO. 08-198
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO TRUTH &
EDUCATION, "THE BREEZE" RADIO STATION
(REQUESTED BY COIJINCILMEMBER BEARD)
(3) P. R. No. 14699 - A Resoluition In Support Of The ProposE:d
Project Of NeoFuel USA, LILC And Ally Investments, LLC :[n
The Recycling And Alternaitive Fuels Industry (Requested
By Councilmember Beard)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Jories
and unanimously carried, Proposed Resolution No. 14699 was tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 14699 was tabled.
(4) P. R. No. 14703 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
08-171 As To The Nomination Of The Medical Center ~Of
Southeast Texas, L. P. To The Office Of The Governor,
Economic Development And Tourism ("OOGEDT") Through
The Economic Development Bank For Designation As A
Qualified Business And Enterprise Zone Project
(Requested By Councilmernber Beard)
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmemk~er Le~nris
and unanimously carried, Proposed Resolution No. 14703 was removed.
Proposed Resolution No. 14703 removed.
(5) P. R. No. 14713 - A Resollution Approving The Technical
Assistance Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And National Development
Council
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 14713 bye adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appE~ared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to the above-mentioned item.
Proposed Resolution No. 14713 was adoptecl becoming Resolution No. 08-199.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Jones,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson <~nd Lewis.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-199 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-199
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(6) P. R. No. 14714 - A Resolution Approving An Economic
Incentive Contract And La-an Agreement Between Orbital
Insulation Corp. And City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow read the followiing contract amendments into the record:
PAEDC Attorney Guy Goodson has amended the agreement as follows:
1. The payroll will be $2,882,550 beginning May 6, 2008 and ending
December 31, 2012.
2. Paragraph 36(b) of the Contr<~ct: Wording has been changed from
"at the option of Orbital" to read "at the option of the PAEDC".
3. Footnotes on Pages 4 and 5 of the Contract, as to the performance
milestone schedule, have been corrected to reflect footnote " 2"
instead of footnote " 3".
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The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 14714 bE~ adopted.
Orbital Insulation Corporation Representative Eduardo Gracian appeared before thie
City Council to address inquiries relating to the proposed incentive agreement.
Proposed Resolution No. 14714 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-200.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Jones,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Lewis.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-200 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-200
A RESOLUTION APF~ROVING AN ECONOMIC
INCENTIVE CONTRACT AND LOAN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORBITAL INSULATION
CORP. AND CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION
4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(7) P.R. No. 14716 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Approving
Easements With Air Products, LLC As It Pertains To A 14"
Hydrogen Pipeline
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
unanimously carried, Proposed Resolution No. 14716 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 08-201.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Jones,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Lewis.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-201 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-201
A RESOLUTION 14S IT PERTAINS TO
APPROVING EASEMENTS WITH AIR
PRODUCTS, LLC AS IT PERTAINS TO A 14"
HYDROGEN PIPELINIE
B. Ordinances
(i) P. O. No. 5874 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Purchase
Price And Sale Of Approximately 18 Acres Of Land In The
Vicinity Of Lake Arthur Dri~re
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hlenderson and seconded by Counclilmember
Jones that Proposed Ordinance No. 5874 be adopted.
Planning, Zoning and Grants Director ColleE~n Russell appeared before the City Council
to address inquiries relating to easements and deed transfers.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councillmember
Henderson and carried over the dissenting votes of Councilmember Jones arid
Councilmember Flood, Proposed Ordinance No. 5874 was tabled.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5874 was tabled.
(2) P. O. No. 5882 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Creating Planne;d
Development District-26 (PD-26) On Lot 7, Block 12,
Montrose 1, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
(Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In
Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended Fty
Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars);
And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper
Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After
Publication Date (Z08-09 -RILEY)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember
Williamson and unanimously carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5882 was adoptE~d
becoming Ordinance No. 08-48.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers JonE;s,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson .and Lewis.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 08-48 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 08-48
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY CREATING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT-26 (PD-216) ON LOT 7, BLOCK 12,
MONTROSE 1, PORT ARTHUR, ]EFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE OR THE: ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IS PUNISHABLE
AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES ASi AMENDED BY FINE NOT
EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND [$2,000.00]
DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE CITY OIF PORT ARTHUR AND
EFFECTIVE Ih~MEDIATELY AFTER
PUBLICATION DATE (Z08-09 -RILEY)
(3) P. O. No. 5884 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending
The Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2007
And Ending September 3a1, 2008 To Fund The Completion
Of The Health Department; Building, City Hall Roof Repairs,
Additional Debt Service, And Municipal Court Computers
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Jones
and unanimously carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5884 was adopted becomiing
Ordinance No. 08-49.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Jones,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Lewis.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 08-49 reads as, follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 08-49
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOFt THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 TO FUND THE
COMPLETION OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BUILDING, CITY HALL ROOF REPAIRS,
ADDITIONAL DEBT SERVICE, AND MUNICIPAL
COURT COMPUTERS
Councilmember Chatman returned to the Council Chamber at 7:50 p.m.
Councilmember Lewis left the Council Chamber at 7:50 p.m.
(4) P. O. No. 5885 - An Ordinance Amending Section 90-162
Of The Code Of Ordinances As To Admission PracticE:s
During Mardi Gras (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal
and unanimously carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5885 was adopted b~ecomir~g
Ordinance No. 08-50.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones,
Henderson, Flood and Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 08-50 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 08-50
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 90-162
OF THE CODE 01= ORDINANCES AS TO
ADMISSION PRACTICES DURING MARDI GRAS
(REQUESTED BY MAl~OR PRO TEM SINEGAL)
(5) P. O. No. 5886 - An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas Setting The lust Ancl Reasonable Rates For The Cost
Of Service Adjustment ("COSA") Of $94,070 To Be
Charged By Texas Gas Senvice ("TGS") For Gas Service For
Customers In The South 7~efferson County Area; Requiring
Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses
Associated With The Reviiew Of The COSA Calculations;
Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open
Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date For TFiis
Ordinance
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman
and unanimously carried, Proposed Ordinnance No. 5886 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 08-51.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem ;Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatmari, Jones,
Henderson, Flood and Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 08-51 reads as. follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 08-51
AN ORDINANCE 01= THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS SETTING THE JUST AND
REASONABLE RATES FOR THE COST OF
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT ("COSA") OF $94,070
TO BE CHARGED BAY TEXAS GAS SERVICE
("TGS") FOR GAS SERVICE FOR CUSTOMERS
IN THE SOUTH 7EF'FERSON COUNTY AREA;
REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL
RATE CASE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
REVIEW OF THE COSA CALCULATIONS;
FINDING THAT THIE MEETING COMPLIES
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS
ORDINANCE
Councilmember Henderson left the Council Chamber at 7:55 p.m.
C. *Reports And Recommendations
(i) Report On Road Erosion Ori Pleasure Island (Requested By
Councilmember Beard)
The City Manager presented the above-menitioned report.
(2) Report On Availability Of Grant Funds For Community
Prosecution Program (Requested By Mayor Prince)
The City Attorney presented the above-menitioned report.
(3) Report On City Council Retreat
The City Manager presented the above-mentioned report.
Councilmember Henderson returned to the Council Chamber at 8:00 p.m.
(4) Report On Proposed Streets & Drainage Bond Projects
Assistant Public Works Director and City Engineer Ross Blackketter presented tlhe
above-mentioned report.
Public Works Director John Comeaux ap~-eared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding levee road access and public access.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMIIITEES -None
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Councilmember Lewis:
(1) Requested a report on pipelines that have metering devices.
(2) Requested a report on take home police cars.
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(3) Refuted any involvement with t:he dissolution of the Civil Service
Commission.
Councilmember Lewis requested that the following statement be entered into tlhe
record:
That any ICOP, Concerned Citizen Patrol, is involved with politics may riot
be funded. It's a whole different ballgame. I know for a fact that t:he
president of the organization was at the polls taking a position
campaigning against Councilmembers, existing Councilmembers.
The president of the organization al>o mentioned that uh...about getting
rid of the Civil Service Commission. I need for a...uh...phone call be made
to that individual and I also need a letter given to that individual and to all
of the organizations to make certain that they understand what the rules
are. 5013C organizations have no business being involved
with ... u h ... po I iti cs.
That's been the problem. I had it in the past. They take thE~se
organizations and turn them into political action committees. Just
because your standing up there without, without a uniform or anythiing
on, everybody know that you are the president of the organization.
So, it's just like a policeman or a fireman, the fireman off duty go set a
place afire, he's still a fireman. Um...an off duty policeman go rob a bank
or something, he's still a policeman. So...um...you just can't do...you can't
differentiate yourself from it. There is no such thing as a Pastor being off
duty, either.
Councilmember Williamson
(1) Requested reviewing the Neighborhood Action Group's budget to provide
adjustments for increased fuel costs and to provide additional uniforms.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion of Councilmember V'~illiamson, seconded by Counciilmember
Henderson and unanimously carried, the City Council adjourned their meetinc~ at 8:31
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 DELORIS ~~BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
ACTING CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANMCS
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD May 7, 2008.
APPROVED:
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MISSION STATEMENT
The premises of Ellis Hospitality Center is a deep belief in the inherent
dignity of every person, a belief that people respond with kindness when
treated kindly, with trust when trusted, and respectful when respected. Our
aim is not to set up a value system-determining what is right or wrong-or a
way of life for a person, but to allow them to form their own.
Our purpose is to eliminate homelessness by improving the quality of
life for its clients.
SERVICES PROVIDED
We are a community based and supported program, non- profit organization
founded in March 2008. The center will provide hot nutritious meals, a
warm and safe environment, and information and referrals for assistance to
health and human service programs. We target the poorest people in our
community, the street people, the homeless, the chronically mentally ill, and
the needy and the elderly. We also serve families in temporary crisis, and
assist various local agencies in the feeding of children.
Ellis Hospitality Center exists to provide the most basic of human needs
without discrimination or cost to anyone requesting assistance. All people
are welcome-men, women and children; the only requirements for service
are adherence to the house rules.
HOUSE RULES
• No Brooking
• No Booze
• No Sleeping
• No Drugs
• No Weapons
• No Disorderly Conduct
EVENTS
Spring Food Drive
Softball Tournament
WAYS TO HELP
Financial
In kind
Volunteers
SPONSORS
A FLAMIN B FIRE & SECURITY
THEO ENTERPRISES
ET's DAY CARE & PRESCHOOL
CONN'S APPLIANCES
ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES HENDERSON
BEVERLY HENDERSON
PASTOR DONALD SOLCO
ELLEN SOLCO
PATRICIA SCYPION
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
JAMES DANIELS
REVERAND JD ROBERTS
SOS FOUNDATION
ONE CHURCH ONE CHILD OF SOUTH EAST TEXAS
r~UUi~ DRIVE
MAY 12,2008-JUNE 12, 2008
FOOD PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Peanut Butter Soap/Shampoo
Peanut Butter Crackers Soda
Canned Soup Deodorant
Boxed Cereal Shaving Cream
Pancake Mix Baby Powder
Maple Syrup Diapers
Canned Potatoes Tooth Brushes
Tuna Fish Tooth Paste
Tomato Products Baby Wipes
Saltine Crackers Toilet Paper
Pasta Noodles
Jellies/Jams
Snack Cheese
Canned Meat/Spam Ham
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Dish/Laundry Soap
Lysol Spray
Disinfecting Wipes
Bleach
ANY NON PERSHIBLE ITEM
3 w~ to J-felp ~ J-iomel~tSS ~'erso» in your Commtu~~Y
Bring Food
It's as simple as taking a few extra sandwiches when
you go out. When you pass someone who asks for
change, offer him or her something to eat. If you take a
lunch, pack a little extra. When you eat at a restaurant,
order something to take with you when you leave.
Respect
Give the homeless people the same courtesy and respect
you would accord your friends, your family, and your
employer. Treat them as you would wish to be treated if
you needed assistance.
Educate
Educate both your children and your community. Be
and enthusiast and get others interested in helping the
homeless. Some ways to do this can be: writing a
column for your local community paper, volunteering at
a homeless shelter or a battered woman's shelter and
bring your children, friends and family along, recruit
local businesses to get involved in a food/toy/goods
donation program. There are lots and lots of ways one
can be creative to help the homeless.
Can you come up with some creative initiatives? Share
with us at the Ellis Hospitality Center!
EXHIt31T "fi"
Preliminary Budget Discussion
2008-2009 Year
May 7, 2008
City of Port Arthur
Total Fund Balances
$16
$14
$12
~ $10
0
.~ $8
$6
$4
$2
$0
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Fund Balances vs. Policy
$zo
$18
$16
$14
o $12
.£ $10
$8
$6
$4
$2
$0
^ Actual FY 2006 ^ Actual FY 2007
^ Budgeted FY 08 ^ Policy Requirements
General Fund Revenue
G rowt h
$50
$45 ~~
$40
$35 _--- ~---
o $30 ~~~
$25
~_ $20
$15
$10
$5
$0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
2
Property Tax Growth
2003-2007
°
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
property tax levy
^ County +56% ~ Port Arthur +33%
3
Property Tax and Industrial
Revenue Growth
2003-2007
$so :72
$70 ass
S58 61
$60
„ $50 as
0
E ~~ S29
5 525 S27 526
$30 szs
$20
$10
$0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
property ta: levy and industrial district payments
^ County +56% ^ Port Arthur +26%
CDBG Funding
$2.5
$2.0
o $1.5
~ $1.0
$0.5
$0.0
26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 31st 32nd 33rd 34th
allocation years
^ City Functions ^ Non Profits
4
Water Utility Revenue
$16
$14
$12
a $10
0
•~ $8
.F $6
$4
$2
$0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2005
Hospitalization Insurance Cost
$7
$6
$5
C
°_ $4
~ $3
C
$2
$1
$0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
5
Total Debt Service Cost
$8
$7
$6
a $5
0
•~ $4
.? $3
$2
$1
$0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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EXHIf31T "C"
Gayle SIN. Botfey £~ Associates
Certified Pudlic Accountants ~fem6er of ~ICP~1 `Supporting Four ~inancialGrowth"
Talking Paper: REGARDING CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LOCAL
EMPLOYEES/CONTRACTORS' DATABASE & AUDIT VERIFICATION
Presented to: City of Port Arthur's Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date Presented: May 7, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Presented By: Gayle W. Botley & Associates
A. Purpose: • To create a constant updated measuring tool that the City of Port
Arthur and the Industries could utilize to track and monitor the local
hires among the area Industries.
• To test the data provided by Industry to insure validity and quality.
• To analyze data criteria, such as, job position, length of employment,
minorities females, pay rates, referral source, etc. (limited only by data
provided).
• To study comparisons among industries collectively and individually.
• To provide limited access to the database web -site.
B. Why?: • This tool does not exist today.
e There has been much discussion about lack of trust and accountability
and improvement needed.
• How do we measure or know whether the situation is improving?
• This database, as a measuring tool, could fill the void.
• We will study the results of lessons learned as the database is
continually updated.
J~fc~e lower (409J 962-1040
4749 Twin City ~lwy, Suite 280 -" fad (409J 962-0668
Port ~lrtkur, 2X 77642 (800J 416-8757
g6otfey@iamcrica.net
1 alking Paper -Database
City of Port Arthur
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C. Value Added: • Our experience as a CPA firm to analyze and interpret within a variety
of databases.
• Our knowledge of the auditing process and techniques should add
validity to the data quality as well as improve accountability.
• We will assess and identify the contributing factors to the outcomes
being reported.
D. Conclusion: • Major expansion and hiring among the area industries have already
started.
• The data criteria for the database must be identified before the
database is created.
• Identify apoint-in-time to begin capturing data and start as soon as
possible!
• Questions to contemplate:
• IF NOT THIS TOOL, THEN WHAT?
• IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN?