HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 5, 2009 - REGULAR MEETINGREGULAR MEETING -May 5, 2009
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 met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 5,
2009 at 5:57 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 and Thomas J.
"Tom" Henderson; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, City Secretary Terri Hanks, City
Attorney Mark T. Sokolow, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember Dawana K. Wise joined the Regular Meeting at 6:14 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Jack Chatman, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 6:22 p.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
Gwendolyn Simmons Of DeQueen Elementary Regarding
DeQueen School Writers' Guild
The Mayor presented "The Key to the City" to Port Arthur Independent School District
Educator Gwendolyn Simmons.
The following DeQueen Elementary School "Out of the Mouth of Babes" DeQueen
Writers' Guild 2008-2009 winners introduced themselves to the City Council:
Kyndal Bray
Ar'dajour ]immerson
Kevon Rayford
Maricruz Castenada
Charity Romar
Jakayln Tones
Ramiro Tabares
Ladrieus Knight
Dejah Hairston
Leondra Marcel
]y'Keal Shields
Jared Lewis
Blake Singleton
Derick Latulas
Ayannah Dailey
]aylin Lewis
Natea Hughes
Dylan Polk
]aVaun Butler
Gregory Marshall
LdKendra Sonnier
Chelby Guillory
Tori]ones
Jeremiah Word
Kierra Bolden Charles Brown, ]r. Juan Angel Galvan
Claudia Martinez Kevin Page ]amyon Pickney
Rade'ja Walker ]hakayla Weathersby Darius Palmer
Councilmember Segler left the Council Chamber at 6:00 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
(1) "National Nurse's Week" -May 5-9, 2009
No one appeared to accept the proclamation.
(2) ~~Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month -Share the
Road" -May, 2009
Southeast Texas Region Nine Share the Road Coordinator David Die appeared before
the City Council to accept the proclamation and to encourage citizens to "Share the
Road" with motorcycles.
Councilmember Dawana K. Wise arrived at 6:14 p.m.
Minutes
April 14, 2009 Special Meeting/Public Hearing
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember
Williamson and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned
minutes.
April 14, 2009 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Henderson and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned
minutes.
Councilmember Segler returned to Council Chamber at 6:15 p.m.
April 14, 2009 Joint/Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
March 31, 2009 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
Joan Menard Jones And Gary Jones Regarding City
Employment Practices
Ms. Joan Menard Jones, 640 East Tenth Street, appeared before the City Council to
speak on employment opportunities for citizens with criminal backgrounds.
Human Resources Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to address
employment opportunities funded by the National Emergency Grant (NEG).
Huntsman Representative Clark Colvin appeared before the City Council to comment on
the Digital Workforce Academy's career training opportunities.
Mayor Pro Tem Jack Chatman, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 6:22 p.m.
C. Correspondence -None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM -None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolutions
(1) P. R. No. 15201 - A Resolution Appointing A Committee As
It Pertains To The Homeless Prevention Program
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 15201 be adopted with the following Homeless
Prevention Program Committee Members:
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HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
City of Port Arthur Mayor
City of Port Arthur Human Resources Director
City of Port Arthur Health Department Director
City of Port Arthur Grants Program Manager
Community Outreach
Helping Our People Excel (HOPE)
Catholic Charities
Port Cities Rescue Mission
Salvation Army
United Board of Missions
Deloris "Bobbie° Prince
Albert Thigpen
Yoshi Alexander
Mary Essex
Jerry Thompson
Tisha Armstead
Christina Arrera
Ken Hill
Major Ortiz
Jack Leggett
Proposed Resolution No. 15201 was adopted, with the above-named committee
members, becoming Resolution No. 09-162.
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. 09-162 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-162
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMMITTEE AS IT
PERTAINS TO THE HOMELESS PREVENTION
PROGRAM
(2) P. R. No. 15202 - A Resolution Accepting A Water Utilities
Easement From The Housing Authority Of The City Of Port
Arthur For The Construction, Installation, Laying, And
Maintaining Of Water Utilities In The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chatman and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15202 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 09-163.
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. 09-163 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-163
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A WATER UTILITIES
EASEMENT FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION,
INSTALLATION, LAYING, AND MAINTAINING OF
WATER UTILITIES IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
(3) P. R. No. 15203 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
An Engineer's Certificate Of Completion From Arceneaux &
Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc., And A Contractor's
Certificate And Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee From Brownstone Construction, LTD For The
Completion Of The Public Water System Improvements
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Serving Gulf Breeze II Apartments, And Authorizing The
City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On
Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chatman and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15203 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 09-164.
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. 09-164 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-164
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM
ARCENEAUX & GATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
INC., AND A CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE AND
RELEASE, AND CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE OF
GUARANTEE FROM BROWNSTONE CONSTRUCTION,
LTD FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PUBLIC WATER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS SERVING GULF BREEZE II
APARTMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS.
(4) P. R. No. 15216 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Retaining
A Collection Firm
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Attorney stated staff met with representatives from Offerman & King, L.L.P. on
April 30, 2009 and the updated proposal provides for a study to be completed on or
about June 2, 2009, at a cost not to exceed $10,000.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15216 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-165.
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. 09-165 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-165
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO RETAINING A
COLLECTION FIRM
Ordinance
P. O. No. 5999 - An Ordinance Amending Sections 10-161 And
10-164 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To The
Restraints Imposed On Pets, Providing For A Penalty Not To
Exceed $500 Per Day, And Providing For Publication
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The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 5999 be adopted.
Director of Community Services Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to
address inquires related to the proposed ordinance amendment.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow read the following amendment into the record:
Section 10-164, II (b) "leashed dogs in enclosed pens shall not be
restrained over a three (3) hour period during a "24 hour period" instead
of during "the day".
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Ordinance No. 5999 be amended as stated above by the City
Attorney.
The motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No. 5999 carried unanimously.
Councilmember Flood left the Regular Meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5999 was adopted as amended, becoming Ordinance No.
09-36.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-36 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.09-36
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-161 AND
10-164 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT
PERTAINS TO THE RESTRAINTS IMPOSED ON PETS,
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $500
PER DAY, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chatman
and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Item B and Proposed Resolution No.'s 15222 and 15229:
A. Consideration And Approval Of a Request From The
]efferson County Tax Assessor-Collector For The Waiver Of
Penalties And Interest In The Amount Of $893.38 On Four
(4) Accounts
B. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Philpott
Ford Motors, Nederland, TX (Through HGAC) In The
Amount Of $495,464.45 For The Purchase Of Fifteen (15)
Police Vehicles
Consent Item B was held for individual discussion.
C. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To GT
Distributors, Austin, TX In The Estimated Amount Of
$22,621 For The Purchase Of Work Uniforms For The Fire
Department
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D. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Quote To Erling
Sales And Service, Houston, TX In The Amount Of $20,145
For The Purchase Of A 5,000 Gallon Fuel Tank (Damaged By
Hurricane Ike) At The City's Landfill
E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Heil Of Texas,
Houston, TX In The Amount Of $10,869.18 For Repairs To A
2002 Volvo Garbage Truck (Equipment #1486)
F. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Allied Electrical
Contractors, Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $16,414 For
The Replacement Of A 2000A Main Breaker (Damaged By
Hurricane Ike) At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant
G. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Quote To
Sungard Public Sector In The Amount Of $13,440 For The
Purchase Of Software, Installation And Training For A
Procurement Card Tracking Module Program
H. Consideration And Approval Of A First-Year Renewal
Contract With Cintas Corporation, Beaumont, TX In The
Amount Of $15,000 For City Workers' Uniforms
I. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding Bids To The
Following Vendors For Police Department Uniforms:
Uniform Pants And Winter Jackets Awarded To GT
Distributors, Austin, TX; Windbreakers Awarded To Tyler
Uniforms, Tyler, TX; Uniform Shirts Awarded To Lonestar
Uniforms, Houston, TX; Raincoats Awarded To Code Blue
Police Supply, Beaumont, TX
]. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Mustang
Tractor & Equipment, Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of
$11,103.24 For Repairs To A 2003 Caterpillar D7R Dozer
(Equipment #1517) For The Public Works Department
(Landfill Division)
K. Expense Resorts:
Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince:
Attended National League Of Cities
Green Cities Conference,
Portland, OR
April 17-20, 2009 $1,349.75
City Manager Steve Fitrgibbons:
Attended A TCEQ Hearing,
Austin, TX
April 23, 2009 $ 503.70
Resolutions -Consent
(1) P. R. No. 15219 - A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement
With Garner Environmental Services, Inc. As To Provide
Emergency Environmental, Disaster, And Logistical
Response Services In The Case Of An Emergency Or
Disaster
Proposed Resolution No. 15219 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-166.
(2) P. R. No. 15220 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of
A Service Agreement Between Motorola, Inc., And The City
Of Port Arthur In The Amount Of $1,220.03 Per Month, Or
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$14,640.36 Annually For The Final Year Of A Three Year
Service Agreement
Proposed Resolution No. 15220 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-167.
(3) P. R. No. 15221 - A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief
To Spend Up To $9,200 For The Purchase Of A New Bomb
Dog And The Training Of Canine Handler
Proposed Resolution No. 15221 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-168.
(4) P. R. No. 15222 - A Resolution Calling For A New Public
Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change "SF" (Single-Family)
To "LC" (Light Commercial) For A Portion Of Lot #il,
Blocks 1 And 12, An Acre Lot Also Described As 6555 Jade
Avenue (AKA Avenue B) In The Port Acres Addition, Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 15222 was held for individual discussion.
(5) P. R. No. 15226 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 15226 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-169.
(6) P. R. No. 15227 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order 01 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And KT Maintenance
Company, Inc. For Repairing And Reroofing Fire Station #8,
Increasing The Contract Amount By $8,900 To A New Total
Of $55,300. Proj. IKEFS8, 121-2300-901.32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 15227 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-170.
(7) P. R. No. 15228 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee From Excavators And Constructors, Ltd. For
Anchor Drive Infrastructure Improvements And
Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of
Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 15228 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-171.
(8) P. R. No. 15229 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The U. S.
Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R)
Funds In The Amount Of $368,807 Under The American
Recovery Reinvestment Act Of 2009 And The Usage Of
CDBG-R Funds To The Street Program
Proposed Resolution No. 15229 was held for individual discussion.
(9) P. R. No. 15230 - A Resolution Accepting A Water Utility
Easement From Tony And Stephanie Nguyen For The
Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining Of
Water Utilities In The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 15230 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-172.
(10) P. R. No. 15231 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And
Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The
27" Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation By Removal And
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Replacement Method Project, Approving Change Order No.
i And Final; And Approving Final Payment Of $25,047.31
To Troy Construction, L.L.C., And Authorizing The City
Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf
Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas. Fund No. 426-1625-
532.83-00, Project No. 426012
Proposed Resolution No. 15231 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-173.
(11) P. R. No. 15232 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract And
Authorizing The Execution Of Said Contract In The Amount
Of $124,600.00 For The Stonegate Manor Section One
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project No. 426014,
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Horseshoe
Construction, Inc., Of LaPorte, Texas, Account No. 426-
1625-532.83-00, Project No. 426014
Proposed Resolution No. 15232 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-174.
(12) P. R. No. 15244 - A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A
Public Hearing To Consider The Proposed Use Of
$13,010,493 From The Texas Community Development
Block Grant Program 2008 Supplemental Disaster Recovery
Fund (Ike Recovery Funds)
Proposed Resolution No. 15244 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-175.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Consent -Item
B. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Philpott
Ford Motors, Nederland, TX (Through HGAC) In The
Amount Of $495,464.45 For The Purchase Of Fifteen (15)
Police Vehicles
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman that Consent Item B be adopted.
Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries
regarding the proposed police vehicle purchase.
The motion to adopt Consent Item B carried unanimously.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
Resolutions -Consent
(4) P. R. No. 15222 - A Resolution Calling For A New Public
Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change "SF" (Single-Family)
To "LC" (Light Commercial) For A Portion Of Lot #ii,
Blocks 1 And 12, An Acre Lot Also Described As 6555 Jade
Avenue (AKA Avenue B) In The Port Acres Addition, Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 15222 be adopted.
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Director of Planning Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to the Public Hearing.
Proposed Resolution No. 15222 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-176.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-176 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-176
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A NEW PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE "SF°
(SINGLE-FAMILY) TO °LC" (LIGHT COMMERCIAL)
FOR A PORTION OF LOT #li, BLOCKS 1 AND 12, AN
ACRE LOT ALSO DESCRIBED AS 6555 JADE AVENUE
(AKA AVENUE B) IN THE PORT ACRES ADDITION,
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(8) P. R. No. 15229 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The U. S.
Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R)
Funds In The Amount Of $368,807 Under The American
Recovery Reinvestment Act Of 2009 And The Usage Of
CDBG-R Funds To The Street Program
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15229 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 15229 was tabled.
A. Resolutions
(1) P. R. No. 15218 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Huntsman
Petrochemical Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chatman and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15218 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 09-177.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-177 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-177
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO HUNTSMAN
PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION
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(2) P. R. No. 15223 - A Resolution Calling For Alternates To Be
Appointed To The Zoning Board Of Adjustments; Council
Shall Consider Four Alternate Members To Serve In The
Absence Of Any Of The Existing Five Members, To Ensure A
Quorum At Future Meetings
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15223 be adopted.
Mayor Prince nominated Lillie Williams to serve as an alternate member to the Zoning
Board of Adjustments.
Director of Planning Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to quorum concerns.
Proposed Resolution No. 15223 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-178.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-178 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-178
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR ALTERNATES TO BE
APPOINTED TO THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS; COUNCIL SHALL CONSIDER FOUR
ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO SERVE IN THE ABSENCE OF
ANY OF THE EXISTING FIVE MEMBERS, TO ENSURE A
QUORUM AT FUTURE MEETINGS
(3) P. R. No. 15233 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Purchase
Agreement For Properly In Sabine Pass For A Community
Center And Adjacent Recreational Facilities
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15233 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-179.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-179 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-179
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY IN SABINE PASS FOR A
COMMUNITY CENTER AND ADJACENT
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
(4) P.R. No. 15234 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Phase I Of
The Developer Participation Contract With Big Wheel
Development And The City's 22.555% Participation Of
$101,500 In The Vista Village Development
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow stated the following into the record:
Financial documentation has been provided by Big Wheel Development as
to costs in the amount of $473,498.37; therefore, entitling Big Wheel
Development to $101,500 from the City of Port Arthur.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Beard and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15234 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 09-180.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-180 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-180
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO PHASE I OF THE
DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION CONTRACT WITH BIG
WHEEL DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY'S 22.555%
PARTICIPATION OF $101,500 IN THE VISTA VILLAGE
DEVELOPMENT
(5) P. R. No. 15240 - A Resolution Approving A Third
Amendment To Economic Development Conditional Grant
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation And Redwine Family
Partners, Ltd
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Beard and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15240 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 09-181.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-181 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-181
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT
TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND REDWINE FAMILY PARTNERS,
LTD
(6) P. R. No. 15241 - A Resolution Approving The Award Of A
Bid And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation For Road Construction, Water, Sanitary Sewer,
Paving, And Drainage Facilities At The Highway 73
Business Park To Doughtie Construction Company, Inc. Of
Huntsville, Texas In The Amount Of $480,804.75
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15241 be adopted.
Councilmember Henderson corrected the date the bids were read as the year "2009".
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to address inquiries related to the bidding and the qualification
processes.
Arceneaux and Gates Engineer Ron Arceneaux, 3501 Turtle Creek Drive, appeared
before the City Council to address the design and bid specifications, and the
contractor's qualifications.
Proposed Resolution No. 15241 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-182.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-182 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-182
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF A BID
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
ROAD CONSTRUCTION, WATER, SANTTARY SEWER,
PAVING, AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES AT THE
HIGHWAY 73 BUSINESS PARK TO DOUGHTIE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. OF HUNTSVILLE,
TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,804.75
(7) P. R. No. 15242 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Use Funds Approved By The City Council From The PAEDC
On-The-Job Training Program To Supplement The Wage For
Port Arthur Summer Youth Employment Participants
Enrolled By The Texas Workforce Solutions And The
Payment Of Wages Not To Exceed $9.00 Per Hour For 10
Port Arthur College Students With A Minimum 2.5 Grade
Point Average
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15242 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-183.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-183 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-183
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO USE FUNDS APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL FROM THE PAEDC ON-THE-]OB
TRAINING PROGRAM TO SUPPLEMENT THE WAGE
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FOR PORT ARTHUR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED BY THE TEXAS
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AND THE PAYMENT OF
WAGES NOT TO EXCEED $9.00 PER HOUR FOR 10
PORT ARTHUR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH A
MINIMUM 2.5 GRADE POINT AVERAGE
(8) P. R. No. 15246 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Purchase
Agreement For Properly In Sabine Pass For A Community
Center And Adjacent Recreational Facilities
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15246 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 15246 was tabled.
(g) P.R. No. 15248 - A Resolution Approving An Agreement
With Digital Workforce Academy
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15248 be adopted.
Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Councilmember Wise left the Regular Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Citv Attornev Sokolow stated the following amendments into the record:
The City is funding $37,500 on the condition that the Port Arthur
Industrial Group (PAIG) funds $50,000.
The City will pay $2,500 per student for the enrollment of Port
Arthur residents.
• The first installment cannot exceed $25,000.
• The Digital Workforce Academy will receive the remainder of city
funds of $12,500 when at least 38 Port Arthur residents have
completed their training and at least 30 Port Arthur residents have
been hired.
• The contract is conditioned on PAIG providing $50,000 for the
program.
Golden Triangle Empowerment Center Program Coordinator Shedrick Evans, 750
Highway 105, Beaumont, Texas, appeared before the City Council to address job
placement challenges and providing growth opportunities for the overlooked and
underserved.
Proposed Resolution No. 15248 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-184.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Beard,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 09-184 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-184
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
DIGITAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY
(10) P.R. No. 15249 - A Resolution Opposing Senate Bill No. 700
(Requested By Councilmember Williamson)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15249 be adopted.
Councilmember Williamson addressed issues concerning the taxpayer appraisal reform
bill filed in the Texas Senate.
Proposed Resolution No. 15249 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-185.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Beard,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-185 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-185
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL NO. 700
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMSON)
B. Ordinances
P. O. No. 6005 - An Ordinance Accepting The Deed For A 60 Foot
Wide Street Right-Of-Way Out Of And A Part Of Lots 2 And 7,
Block ii, Range "7", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision In
Port Arthur, Texas From Redwine Family Partners, LTD. And
Dedicating The 60 Foot Wide Street Right-Of-Way For Anchor
Drive Extension, For A Distance Of 1360.19 Feet
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Beard and
carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6005 was adopted becoming Ordinance
No. 09-37.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Chatman; Councilmembers Segler, Beard,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-37 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.09-37
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEED FORA 60
FOOT WIDE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OUT OF AND A
PART OF LOTS 2 AND 7, BLOCK 11, RANGE "J", PORT
ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION IN PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FROM REDWINE FAMILY PARTNERS,
LTD. AND DEDICATING THE 60 FOOT WIDE STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ANCHOR DRIVE EXTENSION,
FOR A DISTANCE OF 1360.19 FEET
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C. *Reoorts And Recommendations
(i) March, 2009 Financial Report
Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill presented the above-
mentioned report.
(2) Report On North American Influenza
Health Department Director Yoshi Alexander presented the above-mentioned report.
Councilmember Beard left the Council Chamber at 8:10 p.m.
(3) Report On Hurricane Ike Recovery & Stimulus Recovery
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca
Underhill, Assistant City Manager/Operations John Comeaux, Chief of Police Mark
Blanton and Public Works Director Ross Blackketter presented the above-mentioned
report.
(4) Report On Guidelines Regarding Sale Of Land On Pleasure
Island
City Attorney Mark Sokolow presented the above-mentioned report.
Councilmember Beard returned to the Council Chamber at 8:36 p.m.
(S) Report On Windstorm/Insurance Legislation
City Manager Steve Fitrgibbons and City Attorney Mark Sokolow presented the above-
mentioned report.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Mavor Prince•
1. Announced that the State of the Affairs of the City will be held at 11:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center.
2. Announced that there is a prescription drug program for citizens.
3. Requested a report on graffiti removal.
4. Requested a report on Pleasure Island Marina funds.
5. Extended appreciation to "One Block at a Time" volunteers.
Councilmember Williamson:
Councilmember Williamson commented that the State of the Affairs of the City is a fund
raising event for the Blue Santa Program.
Councilmember Beard:
Councilmember Beard reported that the Taylor's Bayou Boat Ramp is in poor condition.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Segler, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:12 p.m.
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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:
CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD May 5, 2009.
APPROVED:
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