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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(4) 08/30/2022 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — August 30, 2022 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Kinlaw 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, August 30, 2022 at 5:49 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Ingrid Holmes; Councilmembers Cal Jones, Thomas Kinlaw, III, Kenneth Marks, Charlotte Moses and Donald Frank, Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso. II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamation(s): August 2022 as "Prostate Awareness Month" and August 30, 2022 as "Gift Of Life Prostate Cancer Awareness Day" IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) (1) A Public Hearing To Discuss And Receive Public Comment Regarding The Naming Of The City Building Housing The Development Services Department Located At 300 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 A Request Has Been Made To Rename The Building In Memory Of"Inell Ross Moore" Pursuant To Resolution No. 97-258, A Public Hearing Shall Be Held To Receive Input From All Interested Parties Prior To Action Being Taken On The Request By City Council. Therefore, Members Of The Public Are Asked To Provide Input On This Decision The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. The City Attorney gave an introduction on the above-mentioned public hearing. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. Briana King appeared before the City Council to express the family's appreciation for the considering the renaming of the Development Services building in honor of her grandmother Inell Ross Moore. Beverly Moore King appeared before the City Council to communicate the noteworthy contributions her mother Inell Ross Moore made to field of education and her service over the years in the City of Port Arthur Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m. (2) A Public Hearing To Discuss And Receive Public Comment Regarding The Naming Of The City Building Housing The Port Arthur Municipal Court Building Located At 645 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 A Request Has Been Made To Rename The Municipal Court Building In Memory Of The "Honorable Judge Kermit Morrison, Jr." Pursuant To Resolution No. 97-258, A Public Hearing Shall Be Held To Receive Input From All Interested Parties Prior To Action Being Take On The Request By City Council. Therefore, Members Of The Public Are Asked To Provide Input On This Decision The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:21 p.m. The City Attorney gave an introduction on the above-mentioned public hearing. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. Stella Morrison appeared before the City Council to exchange a few words about the life and exceptional achievements of her husband Judge Kermit Charles Morrison, Sr., and to express her heart felt appreciation for the proposed renaming of the Municipal Court building in his honor. Mark Martin appeared before the City Council to speak regarding the influence Judge Kermit Charles Morrison, Sr. had on his life and the entire community of the City of Port Arthur. Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) (3) A Public Hearing To Discuss An Amendment To Enlarge The Existing Boundaries Of The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (Resolution No. 12-75, As Amended By Ordinance No. 15-55). The Modification Is Necessary To Expand The Current TIRZ Boundaries To Include The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District's Economic Development Area For Future Developments A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Amended Boundaries Of The Property Will Also Be Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be Examined In The City Secretary's Office, City Hall, 444 Fourth Street, Port Arthur, Texas The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:44 p.m. City Attorney Val Tizeno appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned item. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 30, 2022 2 The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (5) P.R. No. 22744 — A Resolution Naming The City Building Housing The Development Services Division Located At 300 4th Street In Memory Of "Inell Ross Moore" (Requested By Councilmember Jones) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22744 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-382. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. 4 Voting No: None. 4 The caption of Resolution No. 22-382 reads as follows: IRESOLUTION NO. 22-382 A RESOLUTION NAMING THE CITY BUILDING HOUSING THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION LOCATED AT 300 4TH STREET IN MEMORY OF "INELL ROSS MOORE" (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES) (6) P.R. No. 22745 — A Resolution Naming The City Building Housing The Port Arthur Municipal Court Located At 645 4th Street In Memory Of The "Honorable Judge Kermit Morrison, Jr." (Requested By Councilmember Jones) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution NO. 22745 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-383. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 22-383 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 22-383 A RESOLUTION NAMING THE CITY BUILDING HOUSING THE PORT ARTHUR MUNICIPAL City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 30, 2022 3 COURT LOCATED AT 645 4TH STREET IN MEMORY OF THE "HONORABLE JUDGE KERMIT MORRISON, JR." (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES) (1) P.R. No. 22735 — A Resolution Authorizing The Ceremonial Street Renaming For A Portion Of Bluebonnet Avenue From Gilham Circle To Memorial Boulevard In Honor Of Reverend Samuel Joseph, Sr. (Requested By Councilmember Jones) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Moses that Proposed Resolution No. 22735 be adopted. Stacey Joseph Mayon appeared before the City Council to express the family's appreciation for the above-mentioned proposed resolution to honor her father Reverend Samuel Joseph, Sr. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 227358 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-384. The caption of Resolution No. 22-384 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 22-384 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CEREMONIAL STREET RENAMING FOR A PORTION OF BLUEBONNET AVENUE FROM GILHAM CIRCLE TO MEMORIAL BOULEVARD IN HONOR OF REVEREND SAMUEL JOSEPH, SR. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES) (2) P.R. No. 22736 — A Resolution Authorizing The Ceremonial Street Renaming Of Grannis Avenue From Gulfway Drive To Procter Street In Honor Of Mr. Russell Getwood (Requested By Councilmember Jones) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Holmes that Proposed Resolution No. 22736 be adopted. Melvin Getwood appeared before the City Council to express appreciation for the above- mentioned proposed resolution honoring his father, Russell Getwood. Dr. Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council on behalf of the Port Arthur Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in support of the above-mentioned proposed resolution honoring Russell Getwood. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 30, 2022 4 Proposed Resolution No. 22736 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-385. The caption of Resolution No. 22-385 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 22-385 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CEREMONIAL STREET RENAMING OF GRANNIS AVENUE FROM GULFWAY DRIVE TO PROCTER STREET IN HONOR OF MR. RUSSELL GETWOOD (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES) (3) P.R. No. 22741 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Participation Agreement With The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District To Participate As A Taxing Entity In The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22741 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-386. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 22-386 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 22-386 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY I MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT OF PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT TO PARTICIPATE AS A TAXING ENTITY IN THE DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1 B. Ordinances (3) P.O. No. 7089 — An Ordinance Enlarging The Boundaries Of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ No. 1) (Downtown TIF) City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Containing Other Matters Related To The TIRZ No. 1 (Downtown TIF) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7089 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-59. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 22-59 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 30, 2022 5 ORDINANCE NO. 22-59 AN ORDINANCE ENLARGING THE BOUNDARIES OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE (TIRZ NO. 1) (DOWNTOWN TIF) CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE TIRZ NO. 1 (DOWNTOWN TIF) II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamation(s): August 30, 2022 as "Dream Team Day" The City Council recessed their meeting at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened their meeting at 7:49 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS I A. Speakers — None B. Presentations (1) Emilie Zalfini Regarding The National League Of Cities Service Line Warranty Program (Requested By Mayor Bartie) Emilie Alfini gave the above-mentioned presentation. (2) Dr. Kirk Williams Of Flourney Development Group Regarding Development Of Homes (Requested By Mayor Bartie) Not present. (3) UGK Day 10th Anniversary (Requested By Mayor Bartie) The following group appeared before the City Council and presented the proposal to hold the 10th Anniversary of UGK Day Event in the City of Port Arthur: Charles Clark III, MA — Museum Studies Chad Butler, Jr. David Forrest — Multidisciplinary Artist Mitchell Queen — UGK Founder & Archive Byron Amos — President UGK Records Renald Abel — Multimedia Artist (4) A Presentation By City Engineer John Cannatella Regarding Streets City Engineer John Cannatella give the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition — None City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 30, 2022 6 D. Correspondence — None E. Discussion — None V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Councilmember Marks announced the success of the Gospel Fest VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Request/Expense Reports (Al) City Attorney Valecia Tizeno: 2022 TCAA Summer Conference Galveston, TX June 15 — 17, 2022 $1,145.66 B. Minutes August 16, 2022 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 22256 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Allow The Fire Department To Apply For The Motiva First Responders Grant, With No Cash Match Proposed Resolution No. 22256 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-387. (2) P.R. No. 22296 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager Decision To Execute An Emergency Contract With Lark Group Inc., In The Amount Of $107,800.00 For Asbestos Abatement And Demolition Of A Dangerous Commercial Property Located At 3100 Gulfway Drive, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund- Other Contractual Services) Proposed Resolution No. 22296 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-388. (3) P.R. No. 22376 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Extended Warranty For The D8T Bulldozer From Mustang CAT Of Beaumont, Texas Through Soucewell Cooperative Contract 032119 In An Amount Not To Exceed $51,270.00; Funding Available In Account Number 403-50-320-5319- 00-00-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22376 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-389. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 30, 2022 7 (4) P.R. No. 22413 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Preferred Facilities Group- USA, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract No. 581-19) For The Partial Reroofing And Other Roof Repairs To Central Fire Station In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $54,575.98; Funding Available In Fire Department Building Maintenance Account No. 001-19-047-5312-00-30-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22413 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-390. (5) P.R. No. 22419 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2023 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of Health And Human Services Primary Health Care Program, For The Amount Not To Exceed $364,746.00, Of Which $68,530.00 Is Allocated Toward The Contract Period September 1, 2022 Through August 31, 2023. No Cash Match Required Proposed Resolution No. 22419 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-391. (6) P.R. No. 22446 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Zoning Change For Approximately 9.54-Acres Of Land Part Of Lots 2-7, Block 13, Range "L", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision (South Of Park Central Boulevard And East Of F.M. Highway 365), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Proposed Resolution No. 22446 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-392. (7) P.R. No. 22472 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase 100 Tilting Trash Receptacles From Pilot Rock Of RJ Thomas MFG. Co. Inc. Of Cherokee, Iowa In The Not- To-Exceed Amount Of $48,800.00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 140-15-600-5470-00-00-000, Project No. HO7915-OTH-OCS Proposed Resolution No. 22472 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-393. (8) P.R. No. 22506 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate A Contract With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole LLC (AWC) Of Port Arthur, Texas For Professional Services Associated With The Planning And Design Of The Underground Utilities & Communication Systems Infrastructure Project. This Is Part Of The Economic Development Administration Investment Plan (EDA). Funds Are Available In Account 305-21-625-8525-00-00-000. Project Number DT0003 Proposed Resolution No. 22506 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-394. (9) P.R. No. 22680 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Solco Group, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas For Engineering And Design Services For An Underground Powerline Duct Bank To Be Placed In The 300 Block Of Procter Street In The Alleyway Between Dallas And Fort Worth Avenues For Port Arthur Transit (PAT) In The Amount Not To Exceed $46,100.00. Funding Is City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 30, 2022 8 Available In Account 401-70-530-8512-00-60-000 TR11430-BUI Proposed Resolution No. 22608 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-395. (10) P.R. No. 22684 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of Rental Fees For A Landfill Compactor From AUON, By C&C MFG In The Amount Of $161,500.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Landfill Compactor Unit #1636 Proposed Resolution No. 22684 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-396. (11) P.R. No. 22731 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 Between The City Of Port Arthur And BDS Constructors, LLC DBA MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas, Extending The Contract Time By One Hundred Eighty-Eight (188) Days For The Pioneer Park Lift Station Rehabilitation Project IProposed Resolution No. 22731 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-397. (12) P.R. No. 22737 — A Resolution Approving The Acceptance Of A Quote From Gulf Coast Electric Co., Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For Electrical Lighting Repairs At 501 Procter Street By The City Of Port Arthur Type A Economic Development Corporation In An Amount Not To Exceed $6,750.00. Funds IAvailable In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5312-00-00-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22737 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-398. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (4) P.R. No. 22743 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Gulf Coast A CRH Company Of Beaumont, Texas For The Various Street Roadway Improvement Project II, For The Amount Of $10,208,437.93. Funding Is Available In Capital Improvement Project Account 307-21- 053-8517-00-10-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22743 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-399. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 22-399 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 30, 2022 9 RESOLUTION NO. 22-399 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND GULF COAST A CRH COMPANY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE VARIOUS STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT II, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $10,208,437.93. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ACCOUNT 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000 A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7069 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 (Utilities), Article II (Water), Division 3 (Service Charges And Billing), Sections 110-91 (Rate Schedule) And 110-92 (Consumers Outside City Not Having Special Contracts) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It Pertains To Rates For Residential And Commercial Customers, And Providing For Publication The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Marks and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7069 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-60. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 22-60 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 22-60 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110 (UTILITIES), ARTICLE II (WATER), DIVISION 3 (SERVICE CHARGES AND BILLING), SECTIONS 110-91 (RATE SCHEDULE) AND 110-92 (CONSUMERS OUTSIDE CITY NOT HAVING SPECIAL CONTRACTS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, AS IT PERTAINS TO RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION (2) P.O. No. 7088 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7088 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-61. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Jones, Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 30, 2022 10 Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 22-61 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 22-61 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF DISASTER PURSUANT TO §418.108(B) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:01 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 THURMAN BILL BARTIE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD August 30, 2022. APPROVED: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 30, 2022 11