HomeMy WebLinkAbout(3) 01/18/2022 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — January 18, 2022
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Jones gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January
18, 2022 at 5:31 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Pro Tern Donald Frank, Sr.; Councilmembers Ing-id Holmes,
Cal Jones, Thomas Kinlaw, III, Kenneth Marks, Sr., and Charlotte Moses; City Manager
Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant
At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS — None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Rickie Sadberry Regarding The Port Arthur Jazz Festival
Not present.
(2) G. K. Richard Regarding Job 9:24
Not present.
(3) Sandra Benoit Regarding Garbage And Trash Pickup
Sandra Benoit, 3281 58th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
(4) Glenda Pattison Regarding Garbage And Trash
Glenda Pattison, 6389 Garnet Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By MOTIVA Regarding A First Responder
Grant To Be Presented To The Port Arthur Police And Fire
Department
Motiva Representatives gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition
D. Correspondence
E. Discussion
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER) — None
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Items A-1 — A-7 and Proposed Resolutions No. 22315, 22321, 22337 and
22339:
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 22319 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire
Department To Accept A Grant From Motiva's 2021 First
Responder Grant Program In The Amount Of $4,850.00 To
Be Deposited In The City Of Port Arthur Account Number
107-00-000-4530-00-00-000 For The Purchase Of A Positive
Pressure Ventilation Fan
Proposed Resolution No. 22319 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-022.
(4) P.R. No. 22326 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Contract With SKR Construction, Inc., Of
Port Arthur, Texas, For The Construction Of Decking With A
Canopy At The Landfill In The Amount Of $27,250.00.
Funding Is Available In Account No. 403-50-320-5470-00-
00-00 (Other Contractual Services)
Proposed Resolution No. 22326 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-023.
(5) P.R. No. 22328 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution
Number 21-487 In Its Entirety, As It Pertains To The
Purchase Of One (1) 2022 Ford F-550 Herbicide Truck From
Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas For The Parks And Recreation
Department Through The GoodBuy Cooperative Purchase
Program, In The Amount Of $61,044.75
Proposed Resolution No. 22328 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-024.
(6) P.R. No. 22331 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Repay Funds To The Texas Department Of State Health
Services (DSHS) For Disallowed Costs Related To A Fiscal
Monitoring Review Of Six Health Grants In An Amount Not
To Exceed $14,031.72 Account No. 001-23-061-5470-00-
50-000
Proposed Resolution No. 22331 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-025.
(7) P.R. No. 22336 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Orange County Water
Control & Improvement District #1 Of Vidor, Texas For The
Purpose Of Disposing Of Refuse At The City's Sanitary
Landfill
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Proposed Resolution No. 22336 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-026.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Obtaining Public Input
Regarding The City Of Port Arthur's Acceptance Of Federal Funds
Earmarked From The American Rescue Plan Act. The Total
Estimated Award Is $26,630,000.00. The United States Treasure
Department Requires That A Public Hearing Be Held For The
Receipt Of Federal Funds Pursuant To The American Rescue Plan
Act. This Hearing Shall Be Held For The Purpose Of Providing An
Opportunity For The Public To Offer Comment On The Acceptance
Of The Funds.
The City Of Port Arthur Urges Residents And Interested Parties
To Review The Allowable Uses For ARPA Funds. The City Seeks To
Receive Public Input To Consider Uses For The Funds, Which
Includes The Proposed List Of Projects:
Recovered Rev Loss-Govt Services $1,000,000.00
Water And Sewer Infrastructure Improvements $18,000,000.00
Landfill Dirt Project $2,000,000.00
Broadband Wi-Fi For Parks $1,000,000.00
Health Department Vaccination Center $2,000,000.00
Westside Drainage Improvement (17th & 19th) $2,000,000.00
Grant Management/Admin Costs $630,000.00
Total ARPA Improvements $26,630,000.00
The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The
City's Website At: www.portarthurtx.gov
Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
Ardurra Federal Programs Technical Director Craig Taffaro appeared before the City
Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned item.
Mayor Pro Tem Frank requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
The following citizens appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned
improvement funds:
Clyde Buddy Simmons, 2927 Delta Drive, Port Arthur
Hilton Kelley, 910 Colorado Avene, Port Arthur
Charles Chick Vincent, 2366 62nd Street and 6150 Garnet Avenue, Port Arthur
Sandra Benoit, 3281 58th Street, Port Arthur
Yadi Cardinas, 2124 Woodrow Drive, Port Arthur
Glenda Pattison, 6389 Garnet Avenue, Port Arthur
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent — Item
A. Travel Request/Expense Reports
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Request For Pre-Approval Of Travel Pursuant To 78-269 (b)
(8) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
(Ordinance No. 18-63)
(Al) Mayor Thurman Bartie:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 -26, 2022 $2,247.00
(A2) Mayor Pro Tem Donald Frank:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 -25, 2022 $1,778.76
(A3) Councilmember Ingrid Holmes:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 -25, 2022 $1,778.76
(A4) Councilmember Cal Jones:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 -25, 2022 $1,816.00
(A5) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 -25, 2022 $1,778.76
(A6) Councilmember Kenneth Marks:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 -25, 2022 $1,778.76
(A7) Councilmember Charlotte Moses:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 -25, 2022 $1,778.76
Mayor Pro Tem Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Items.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried Consent Items A-1 - A-7 were tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22315 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services
With Dr. Albert T. Thigpen As It Pertains To Serving As A
Third-Party Facilitator Pursuant To Section 78-103 (b) Of
The Code Of Ordinances; Funding Available In Account
Number 001-01-003-5420-00-10-000
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Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22315 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Consent - Resolutions
(3) P.R. No. 22321 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Contract With Allco, LLC Of Beaumont,
Texas, For The Repair Of A Cave-In At Houston Avenue And
Lakeshore Drive. Funding In The Amount Of $189,900.00 Is
Available In The ARPA Drainage Maintenance Account,
Account No. 169-07-015-5314-00-40-000, Project No.
ARP011-GRE-DRM
Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 22321 be adopted.
Ardurra Federal Programs Technical Director Craig Taffaro and Public Works Director
Flozelle Roberts appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22321 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-027.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-027 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-027
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
ALLCO, LLC OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE
REPAIR OF A CAVE-IN AT HOUSTON AVENUE
AND LAKESHORE DRIVE. FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $189,900.00 IS AVAILABLE IN THE
ARPA DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT,
ACCOUNT NO. 169-07-015-5314-00-40-000,
PROJECT NO. ARP011-GRE-DRM
Consent - Resolutions
(8) P.R. No. 22337 — A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment
To The Existing Contract With BFI Waste Systems Of Texas,
LP DBA Republic Services Of Beaumont, Texas For
Residential Refuse Collection Services In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; Funding Available In
Account No. 169-07-015-5401-00-00-000, Project No.
ARP010-GRE-RNT
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Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Marks
that Proposed Resolution No. 22337 be adopted.
Ardurra Federal Programs Technical Director Craig Taffaro appeared before the City
Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 22337 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-028.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-028 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-028
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF TEXAS, LP DBA
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
SERVICES IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$50,000.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT
NO. 169-07-015-5401-00-00-000, PROJECT
NO. ARP010-GRE-RNT
Consent - Resolutions
(9) P.R. No. 22339 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Premier Truck Sales
& Rental, Inc., Of Cleveland, Ohio For The Rental Of Two
Garbage Trucks For One Month With The Option To Extend
The Rental, In An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00;
Funding Is Available In ARPA Account No. 169-07-015-
5401-00-40-000, Project No. ARP010-GRE-RNT
Mayor Pro Tem Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22339 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-029.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 20-029 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-029
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
PREMIER TRUCK SALES & RENTAL, INC., OF
CLEVELAND, OHIO FOR THE RENTAL OF TWO
GARBAGE TRUCKS FOR ONE MONTH WITH THE
OPTION TO EXTEND THE RENTAL, IN AN
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AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00;
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ARPA ACCOUNT
NO. 169-07-015-5401-00-40-000, PROJECT
NO. ARP010-GRE-RNT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22335 — A Resolution Approving An Agreement
With Jessica Carpenter For Professional Services &
Employment As Chief Executive Officer Of The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22335 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7025 — An Ordinance Authorizing An Election
Services Contract And Lease Agreement Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Jefferson County Pertaining To The
Conduct Of The May 7, 2022 General Election; Funding
Available In Account No. 001-03-011-5420-00-10-000
(Professional Services)
Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Holmes and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7025 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-03.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-03 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-03
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ELECTION
SERVICES CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
JEFFERSON COUNTY PERTAINING TO THE
CONDUCT OF THE MAY 7, 2022 GENERAL
ELECTION; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT
NO. 001-03-011-5420-00-10-000
(PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)
(2) P.O. No. 7026 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port
Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy
Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas,
Inc., At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas In 2022;
Authorizing The Hiring Of Lawyers And Rate Experts;
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Authorizing The City's Participation To The Full Extent
Permitted By Law At The Public Utility Commission Of
Texas; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open
Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date
Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7026 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-04.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-04 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY
SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS
CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., AT THE
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN
2022; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF
LAWYERS AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC
UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS; FINDING
THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
(3) P.O. No. 7030 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of
Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas
Government Code
Mayor Pro Tem Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7030 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-05.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-05 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-05
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
DECLARATION OF DISASTER PURSUANT TO
§418.108(B) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE
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(4) P.O. No. 7031 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of
A General Election On May 7, 2022, For The Purpose Of
Electing A Mayor, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas In
Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code,
And Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice
Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7031 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-06.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 22-06 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-06
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CONDUCT OF A GENERAL ELECTION ON MAY 7,
2022, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A
MAYOR, IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 271 OF THE
TEXAS ELECTION CODE, AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION OF THE ELECTION NOTICE
(5) P.O. No. 7032 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 Of The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur By Adding
Article IV: An Addendum As It Pertains To The Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's Grievance
Process For Complaints Of Harassment And Appeals Of
Discipline
Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7032 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Frank; Councilmembers Holmes, Jones, Kinlaw, Marks and
Moses.
Voting No: None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 6:52 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM DONALD FRANK, SR.
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ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD January 18, 2022.
APPROVED:
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