HomeMy WebLinkAbout(4) OCTOBER 21, 2008 REGULAR MEETINGREGULAR MEETING -October 21, 2008
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Henderson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, October
21, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Deloris ~~Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Elizabeth °Liz"
Segler, Morris Albright, III, Martin Flood, John Beard, Jr., Robert E. "Bob" Williamson,
Dawana K. Wise and Thomas J. ~~Tom" Henderson; City Manager Steve Fit<~gibbon~s,
Acting City Secretary Terri Hanks, City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow and Sergeant At Arnns
Police Chief Mark Blanton.
Mayor Pro Tem Jack Chatman, Jr. arrived at i:he Regular Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
(i) October 21, 2008 - "Fabiola B. Small Day"
Ms. Fabiola Small, Mr. Keyshawn Jerry and Mr. Torian Lott appeared before the Ci~ry
Council to accept the proclamation honoring them for their volunteer accomplishments
in the City of Port Arthur.
Mayor Prince announced that Ms. Fabiola Srnall was the recipient of $10,000 'Make A
Difference Day" grant by Paul Newman and Newman's Own Foundation and that she
would appear on the cover of USA Weekend ,Magazine.
(2) Month of October - "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"
Rape and Suicide Crisis of Southeast Te>cas Education Coordinator Cindy Fertiti:a
appeared before the City Council to accept the proclamation. Mrs. Fertitta discussE~d
and distributed information related to domestic violence.
(3) October 23, 2008 - "Paralegal Day"
On behalf of Mayor Prince, City Attorney Mark Sokolow read the proclamation.
City of Port Arthur Legal Department Paralegal T~onya Summerlin appeared before thie
City Council to accept the proclamation.
(4) October 25, 2008 - "Make A Difference Day"
The above-mentioned proclamation was read later in the Regular Meeting.
Minutes
April 22, 2008 -Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and unanimously carried, the City Council ap~>roved the above-mention minutes.
October 7, 2008 -Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright,, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and unanimously carried, the City Council ap~,roved the above-mentioned minutes.
October 7, 2008 -Special Meetiny
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albrighlt, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and unanimously carried, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Mary Cheatham Regarding Water Bill Concerns -NOT
PRESENT
(2) Gene Price Regarding Availability Of Storm Resistance
Materials For Reconstruction -ITEM HELD
(3) Joseph Catalina Regarding Concerns With Tyler Evacuation
Shelter
Mr. Joseph Catalina, Jr., 7924 Willowood Lane, Apartment 605, appeared before trre
City Council to discuss his experience during an evacuation in Tyler, Texas.
(4) Paula LeBlanc Regarding Port Arthur Housing Project And RV
Park -ITEM HELD
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
(4) October 25, 2008 - "Make A Difference Day"
Beautification Commissioner and "Make A DifFerence Day" Campaign Chairpersc-n Tasha
Scypion-Bobb appeared before the City Council to accept the proclamation and
extended invitations to attend the "Make A DifFerence Day" event to be held o~n
Saturday, October 25, 2008.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Sneakers
(2) Gene Price Regarding Availability Of Storm Resistance
Materials For Reconstruction
Mr. Gene Price, 3200 Eighth Street appeared before the City Council to discuss the
availability of storm resistance building materiials.
(4) Paula LeBlanc Regarding Port Arthur Housing Project And RV
Park
Ms. Paula LeBlanc, 2700 64th Street appeared before the City Council to express
disapproval and request consideration of denying a proposed Housing Project and RV
Park in the Port Acres area.
Mayor Prince stated the following into the record:
And, I agree with you. And, I am going to speak for me. I happen to love
the City of Port Arthur. I love it with all my heart. I am telling you, I love
the City of Port Arthur.
And, I will do anything in my power to make it a lot better than what it lis
today. And, I know there is a lot of room for improvement. So, I do not
want anybody to doubt my love for Port Arthur. And, I speak for myself.
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You know, I know where my love is, or I would not be doing what I aim
doing; what I do every single day. So, I just want that to be understood.
I love it. I love it.
And, this mess that we are trying to clean up...I love the goodness about
it and I love the ugliness about it. I am trying to clean up the ugliness.
But, just so you know if anyone questions my loyalty and love. I speak
for myself that is a fact.
B. Presentations -None
C. Correspondence -None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM -None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember William<.~on, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and unanimously carried, the following Consent ,Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Proposed Resolution No.'s: 14942, 14948 and 14949:
A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To ACFM, Inc:,
Conroe, TX In The Amount Of $15,598 For Two Blower
Systems For The Utility Operations Department
(Wastewater Treatment Division) Damaged By Hurricane
Ike
B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To SKR
Construction, Inc,, Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of
$10,850 For Roof Repairs At The Animal Shelter Damaged
By Hurricane Ike
C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Barnett Fence
Company, Port Neches, TX .in The Amount Of $11,113 Far
Fencing Repairs At The Animal Shelter Damaged By
Hurricane Ike
D. Consideration And Approwal Of Payment To T,R.E.S,
Neder/and, TX In The Amount Of $7,723.70 For Repairs To
A Vertical Line Shaft Mixed Flow Pump For The Utility
Operations Department (Wastewater Treatment Division)
E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Knife River,
East Texas Division Of Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of
$9,560.93 For Materials Used For The 2008 City Street
Program
F. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Aquatic
Services, E/khan, TX In 'The Amount Of $10,050 Far
Effluent Flow Metering Systems For The Sabine Pass And
Main Wastewater Treatment Plants Damaged By Hurricane
Ike
G. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Naztec, Inc;,
Sugar Land, TX In The Amount Of $10,250 To Replace The
Traffic Signal Controller For The Public Works Department
(Electrical Division)
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H. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Naztec, Inc,
Sugar Land, TX In The Amount Of $18,500 For Traffic
Signal Software For The Public Works Department
(Electrical Division)
I. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Imperial
Commercial Bui/ding Systems, Inc,, San Antonio, TX In The
Estimated Amount Of $22,268.50 For Roof Repairs To Fire
Station Number 2 Damaged By Hurricane Ike
7. Consideration And Approval Of A One-Year Extended
Warranty & Prevention Maintenance Contract With Zo//
Medical Corporation, Boston, MS In The Amount Of
$11,835 For Ten Zoll M-Series Defibrillators For The Fire
Department
K. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To MKY
Enterprises, Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $8,400 For
Engineer, Server & E-Mail Support For The Fire Department
L. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To ° The Shop';
Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $9,589.57 For Engine
Replacement To A 2005 Ford F-350 Super Crew Truck
(Equipment #1563) For The Utility Operations Department
(Waste Water Conveyance Division)
M. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Orchid
Ce//mark, Da//as, TX In The Amount Of $6,185 For Forensic
Services For The Police Department
N. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Computer
Information Systems, Inc., Skokie, IL In The Amount Of
$7,200 For Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance
On Police Department CAD System
O. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Pump & Power
Equipment, Houston, TX Ire The Amount Of $27,507 Far
Three Self-Priming Sewage Pumps Damaged By Hurricane
Ike And Authorization To Reject Bid For Two Additional
Pumps For The Utility Operations Department (Wastewater
Conveyance Division)
P. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To A.T.M. Machine
Works, Inc,, Neder/and, TX In The Amount Of $6,500 Far
Two Aeration System Headers Damaged By Hurricane Ike
For The Utility Operations Department, Wastewater
Treatment Division)
Q. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Action
Construction, Inc,, Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $7,477
For Metal Trim Repairs To carious Buildings At The Water
Purification Plant Damaged IBy Hurricane Ike
R. Expense Reuort
Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince:
Use Of Personal Auto For Out-Of-Town City Business
Month Of October, 2008 $97,11
Resolutions -Consent
(1) P. R. No. 14934 - A Resolution Approving A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Arts
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Council (SETAC) For The Purpose Of Funding SETAC For
The 2008-2009 Fiscal Yeair In The Amount Of $45,000,
Account #140-1405-551.59-00, M97901
Proposed Resolution No. 14934 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-409.
(2) P. R. No. 14939 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 14939 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-410.
(3) P. R. No. 14942 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The
Payment Of $12,500 To F~remier Election Solutions Far
Damaged Voting Equipment
The above-mentioned item was held for indiviidual discussion.
(4) P. R. No. 14943 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Non
Disclosure Agreement Between The City And The Texas
Municipal Retirement System ("TMRS")
Proposed Resolution No. 14943 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-411.
(5) P. R. No. 14944 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contrart
Between The City Of Port Arthur And A8eA Electric Co. Inc.,
Beaumont, Texas, For T'he Installation Of A Main
Disconnect At The Bob Bowers Civic Center In The Amount
Of $27,972, Plus $300 For 7'he Cost Of The Payment Bond,
Charge To Account No. 140-;1405-551.82-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14944 was adopted Ibecoming Resolution 08-412.
(6) P. R. No. 14947 - A Resolution Authorizing Designating
And Establishing The Mardii Gras Entertainment Area For
2009, Designating Mardi Gras Of Southeast Texas, Inc. As
Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Agreement 'With Mardi Gras Of Southeast
Texas, Inc.
Proposed Resolution No. 14947 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-413.
(7) P. R. No. 14948 - A Resolution Authorizing A License Far
The Continuation Of A Recreational Vehicle Park On About
2 Acres Of Land Out Of Tract A, Block 8, Sabine Pass, Virgie
Berwick Addition, Port Ari:hur,. ]efferson County, Texas
Located At 5810 Dowling Road
The above-mentioned item was held for individual discussion.
(8) P. R. No. 14949 - A Resolution Authorizing A License For
The Construction Of A Recreational Vehicle Park On 8.069
Acres Of Land Including Alll Of Lot 2 And Parts Of Lot 9,
Block 12, Port Acres, Port Arthur, ]efferson County, Texas
AKA 2724 West 66~' Street, Located South Of FM 365 And
East Of ]ade Avenue
The above-mentioned item was held for individual discussion.
(9) P. R. No. 14950 - A Resolution In Support Of The Sabine-
Neches Navigation District's Efforts To Have The Corps Of
Engineers Rapidly ConcludE: Their Study To Deepen And
Widen The Sabine Neches Waterway So That Construction
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Will Commence Thereon (Requested By Councilmember
Beard)
Proposed Resolution No. 14950 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-414.
(10) P. R. No. 14952 - A Resolution Authorizing A Two Month
Extension With Cordon's Lawn Service Enterprises Fur
Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned
Vacant Lots In An Area Of 'The City Designated As Area C,
To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1401-551.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14952 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-415.
(11) P. R. No. 14953 - A Resolution Authorizing A Two Month
Extension Of A Contract With Cordon's Lawn Service
Enterprises For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned
And City-Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City
Designated As Area D, To Be Charged To Account No. OOi.-
1401-551.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14953 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-416.
(12) P. R. No. 14954 - A Resolution Awarding ATwo-Month
Extension Of An Existing Contract To Northstar Unlimited
For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-
Owned Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated
As Area B, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1401.-
551.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14954 was adopted Ibecoming Resolution 08-417.
(13) P. R. No. 14955 - A Resolution Awarding ATwo-Month
Extension Of An Existing Contract With Northstar Unlimited
For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-
Owned Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated
As Area C, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1401,-
551.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14955 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-418.
(14) P. R. No. 14956 - A Resoluition Authorizing A Two Month
Extension Of A Contract With Joey's Tractor Service For
Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned
Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area B,
To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1401-551.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14956 was adopted becoming Resolution 08-419.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Resolutions -Consent
(3) P. R. No. 14942 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The
Payment Of $12,500 To Premier Election Solutions For
Damaged Voting Equipment
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The City Attorney noted that the $12,500 payment amount was in error and that
$12,000 was the correct payment amount.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councillmember
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 14942 be adopted with the amended (payment
amount of $12,000.
Acting City Secretary Terri Hanks addressed inquiries related to the voting equipment
damages.
Proposed Resolution No. 14942 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 08-420.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-420 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-420
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE
PAYMENT OF $12,50(1 TO PREMIER ELECTION
SOLUTIONS FOR DAMAGED VOTING
EQUIPMENT
(7) P. R. No. 14948 - A Resolution Authorizing A License Far
The Continuation Of A Recreational Vehicle Park On About
2 Acres Of Land Out Of Tract A, Block 8, Sabine Pass, Virgie
Berwick Addition, Port Arthur„ Jefferson County, Texas
Located At 5810 Dowling Raad
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned F~roposed Resolution
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 14948 be adopted.
Planning, Zoning and Grants Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council
to address inquiries related to the proposed recreational vehicle park in Sabine Pass.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 14948 be tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 14948 was tabled over the dissenting vote of Councilmember
Williamson.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by CouncilmembE~r
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 14948 be reconsidered.
Applicant Dave Watson appeared before the City Council to speak on behalf of Paradise
Recreation Vehicle Park and to request consideration in approving the license to serve
the industrial and residential needs of the community.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by CouncilmembE~r
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 149~F8 be adopted.
Proposed Resolution No. 14948 was adopted over the dissenting vote of
Councilmember Flood, becoming Resolution Nlo. 08-421.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, ,Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Flood.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-421 reads a;s follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-421
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE FOR
THE CONTINUATION OF A RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE PARK ON ABOUT 2 ACRES OF LAND
OUT OF TRACT A, BLOCK 8, SABINE PASS,
VIRGIE BERWICK ADDITION, PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED AT 5810
DOWLING ROAD
(8) P. R. No. 14949 - A Resolution Authorizing A License Far
The Construction Of A Recreational Vehicle Park On 8.069
Acres Of Land Including All Of Lot 2 And Parts Of Lot 9,
Block 12, Port Acres, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
AKA 2724 West 66th Street, Located South Of FM 365 And
East Of lade Avenue
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Flood that Proposed Resolution No. 14949 be removed.
Councilmember Henderson and Councilmember Flood removed their motions for
removal.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 14999 be adopted.
Mr. Terry Bearden, no address given, appeared before the City Council to express
disapproval of the proposed recreational and mobile home park license in a residential
area of Port Acres.
Applicant Ester Bass, 1554 North Lessner, Houston, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss recreational vehicle and mobile home housing plans.
Planning, Zoning and Grants Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Counciil
to address inquiries related to the proposed Recreational Vehicle Park in Sabine Pass.
Proposed Resolution No. 14949 unanimously failed to carry.
A. Resolutions
(1) P. R. No. 14892 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Williams $c
Rao, L.P.
Mayor Prince introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Henderson anti
unanimously carried, Proposed Resolution No. 14892 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 08-422.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-422 reads as follaws:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-422
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO WILLIAMS
& RAO, L. P.
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(2) P. R. No. 14920 - A Resolution Requesting The City Of Port
Arthur To Deobligate $100,1000 Of The City Revolving Loan
Fund Administered By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4~A
Economic Development Corporation Through The Grornr
Port Arthur Fund By The National Development Counril
(NDC) To Establish A Port Arthur Emergency Relief Loan
Program (PEARL) To Assist Small Credit Challenged
Businesses Affected By Natural Disasters
Mayor Prince introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councillmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14920 be adopted.
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before
the City Council to address issues concerning administering revolving loans.
Councilmember Wise left the Regular Meeting at 7':30 p.m.
Councilmember Flood left the Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 14920 be amended to include a maximum loan
amount not to exceed $10,000.
Proposed Resolution No. 14920 was <~dopted over the dissenting vote Hof
Councilmember Albright, becoming Resolution No.. 08-423.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Beard,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Albright.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-423 reads ass follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-423
A RESOLUTION RE~IUESTING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR TO DEOBLIGATE $100,000 OF
THE CITY REVCILVING LOAN FUND
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION THROUGH THE GROW PORT
ARTHUR FUND BY THE NATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NDC) TO ESTABLISH
A PORT ARTHUR EMERGENCY RELIEF LOAN
PROGRAM (PEARL) T'O ASSIST SMALL CREDIT
CHALLENGED BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY
NATURAL DISASTERS
(3) P. R. No. 14938 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The
Conversion Of The Park Plaza Private Street To A Public
Street
The above-mentioned Proposed Resolution vvas held for discussion later in thE~ Regular
Meeting.
Councilmember Albright left the Council Charnber at 7:35 p.m.
(4) P. R. No. 14941 - A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing
A Member Or Members To T'he Housing Finance Corporation
Board Of Directors
Mayor Prince introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember HE~nderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 1494]. be adopted.
The City Attorney stated that the Articles of ]Incorporation currently have a two (2) year
term limit. The City Attorney was directed to prepare an amendment to the bylaws
amending the term limits.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 14941 bE: tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 14941 was unanimously tabled.
(5) P. R. No. 14957 - A Resolution In Appreciation Of Those
City Employees Who Worked And Were Affected By
Hurricane Ike (Requested By Mayor Prince)
Mayor Prince introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councillmember
Williamson and unanimously carried, Proposed Resolution No. 14957 was adoptE~d
becoming Resolution No. 08-424.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Beard,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-424 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-424
A RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF THOSE
CITY EMPLOYEES WHO WORKED AND WERE
AFFECTED BY HURRICANE IKE (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR PRINCE)
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 5938 - An Ordinance As It Pertains To Greenehill
Park Phase I
The above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance v~ras held for discussion later in the Regul<~r
Meeting.
(2) P. O. No. 5939 - An Ordinance Adding Section 98-217 T'o
The Code Of Ordinances As~ It Pertains To The Conversion
Of Private Streets To Public Streets
The City Manager introduced the above-ment:ioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion by Councilmember William<_~on, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chatman
and unanimously carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5939 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 08-108.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Beard,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 08-108 reads as follows:
ORDINANICE NO. 08-108
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AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 98-217 TO
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS
TO THE CONVERSION OF PRIVATE STREETS TO
PUBLIC STREETS
A. Resolutions
(3) P. R. No. 14938 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The
Conversion Of The Park PNaza Private Street To A Public
Street
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned PProposed Resolution.
Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chatman
and unanimously carried, Proposed Resolution No. 14938 was adopted k>ecomir~g
Resolution No. 08-425.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Beard,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 08-425 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-425
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE
CONVERSION OF THE PARK PLAZA PRIVATE
STREET TO A PUBLIC STREET
Councilmember Albright returned to the Couruil Chamber at 7:45 p.m.
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 5938 - An Ordinance As It Pertains To Greenehill
Park Phase I
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chatman
and unanimously carried, Proposed Ordinance No.. 5938 was removed.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5938 was unanimously removed.
(3) P. O. No. 5947 - An Ordinaince As It Pertains To 3510 Lake
Arthur
The City Manager introduced the above-menttioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Albright,
and unanimously carried, Proposed Ordinances No. 5947 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 08-109.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 08-109 reads ass follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 08-109
AN ORDINANCE AS Il' PERTAINS TO 3510 LAKE
ARTHUR
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C. *Reuorts And Recommendations
(1) Report On Hurricane Ike, Emergency Management
Preparations, Rehabilitation Efforts By The City And
Recommendations As T~o Preparations For Future
Hurricanes
Police Major John Owens appeared beforE~ thE~ City Council to discuss emergency
response and recovery services. Major Owens requested consideration in requesting
amendments to medical special needs evacuation policies from state legislation.
Planning, Zoning and Grants Director Colleen Russell appeared before the Cit)r Council
to report on hurricane evacuation transportation efforts.
Deputy Fire Chief John Avery appeared be~Fore the City Council to discuss Hurricane
evacuation procedures for special needs citizens.
Fire Chief Larry Richard appeared before the City Council to present an ovE~rview of
hurricane evacuation efforts at the airport and Civic Center.
Water Utilities Operations Director Kelly Eldridge appeared before the City Council to
report on restoring water and sanitary sewer services after Hurricane Ike.
Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to report on crime ar~d
curfew violations during recovery efforts. He requested consideration for additional
police radio equipment.
Assistant Human Resources Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to
discuss coordinating assistance to emergency management staff.
Public Works Director and City Engineer Ross Blackketter appeared before the City
Council to report on hurricane debris removal operations.
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council toy discuss
providing financial assistance to emergency ranagement staff.
The Mayor and City Councilmembers commE~nded all City of Port Arthur employees for
their efforts in providing successful hurricane evacuations and recovery efforts for tlhe
safety and well-being of the citizens of Port Arthur.
(2) Report As To The Existing "In Lieu Of Tax" Agreements And
Prospective "In Lieu Of Tax" Agreements -NOT HELD
(3) Report On Analysis Of Hiring & Procurement In Industrial
District Areas -NOT HELD
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Mayor Prince•
(1) Requested the Public Works Director to coordinate with Motiva concerning road
improvements from Ninth Avenue to Touraine Street.
(2) Requested a status report for on parking violations.
(3) Requested a future agenda item addressing inclement weather reimbursements
for exempt and non-exempt employeE~s.
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Mayor Pro Tem Chatman:
Requested an agenda item concerning extending the time period for recreational
vehicles at Pleasure Island's Logan Park.
Councilmember Williamson:
(1) Requested a report and staff recomrendations for reimbursements to exempt
and non-exempt employees during inclement weather.
(2) Requested the Planning Director submit revisions to the Code of Ordinances
addressing provisions for mobile homes.
(3) Requested a report on current CommE~rcial Building Codes.
(4) Requested a status report on water utility billing for Sabine Pass customE~rs.
(5) Requested a status report on street repairs to Pat Avenue.
(6) Requested staff present planning and zoning recommendations for West Side
Development
Councilmember Beard:
(1) Requested a West Side Initiative Committee report concerning planning, land
usage and buffer zones.
(2) Requested staff recommendations for West Side Development.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem C;hatman,
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjiourned their meeting at 9:45 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and i> made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR DELORIS ~~BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
ACTING CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD October 21, 2008.
APPROVED:
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