HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting 08/11/2009REGULAR MEETING -August 11, 2009
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
First United Pentecostal Church Pastor Darrell McCoy 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 11, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Delores Bobbie Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth Liz Segler,
Councilmembers Jack Chatman, ]r., Morris Albright, III, John Beard, Jr., Dawana K.
Wise 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 Robert E. "Bob" Williamson was absent from the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Martin Flood joined the Regular Meeting at 9:40 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations -None
Minutes
duly 14, 2009 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
7uly 21, 2009 Retreat/Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried over the dissenting votes of Councilmember Chatman and Councilmember
Beard, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
duly 28, 2009 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
duly 28, 2009 Special/Executive Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
Albert Scypion Regarding Drainage Problems In Vista
Village
Mr. Albert Scypion, 607 Linkwood, appeared before the City Council to discuss drainage
problems in Vista Village.
Assistant City Manager John Comeaux appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to upcoming drainage improvements in Vista Village.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow was instructed to review the contract with Big Wheel
Construction.
B. Presentations -None
C. Correspondence -None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM -None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
P. R. No. 15338 - A Resolution Approving An Agreement Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Premcor Refining Group For The
Installation Of A Water Line
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15338 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-339.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-339 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-339
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
PREMCOR REFINING GROUP FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A WATER LINE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda Items were adopted with the
exception of Proposed Resolution No.'s 15371, 15406, 15413 and 15435:
A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Motorola, Inc.
(Through HGAC) In The Amount Of $31,403.80 For The
Purchase Of Ten (10) Mobile Police Radios
B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Hernandez
Office Supply, Nederland, TX In The Amount Of $7,964.90
(Plus A Three Year Maintenance Agreement In An Amount
Not To Exceed $12,000) For The Purchase Of A Color Copier
For The Health Department
C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Aria Medical
Equipment, San Antonio, TX In The Amount Of $5,770 For
The Purchase Of Four Exam Tables For The Health
Department
D. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To East
Gordan Iron Works, Inc., Houston, TX In The Amount Of
$12,500 For The Purchase Of 100 Manhole Covers With
New Informational Designs
E. Expense Reports
Mayor Deloris'~Bobbie" Prince:
Use Of Personal Auto For City Business
Months Of dune - duly, 2009 $ 209.55
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Citv Attorney Mark T. Sokolow:
Suing & Defending Governmental Entities Seminar
Meeting With Valero, San Antonio, TX
Meeting With Houston City Attorney's Office
Houston, TX
]uly 15-20, 2009 $ 1,399.17
Attended NSP Training, Houston, TX
August 5, 2009 $ 139.20
Resolutions -Consent
(i) P. R. No. 15371 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Settlement And Release Agreement
With Motiva Enterprises, LLC, Bechtel-]acobs CEP Port
Arthur ]oint Venture And MV Transportation, Incorporated
As To 39~" Street
Proposed Resolution No. 15371 was held for individual discussion.
(2) P. R. No. 15381 - A Resolution "Rescinding" Resolution
#09-297 Pertaining To A Leasing Agreement For A DP525
Digital Mailing System With A 30 Lb. Interfaced Scale In
the Amount Of $20,225
Proposed Resolution No. 15381 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-340.
(3) P. R. No. 15402 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Accept The FY 2009 Emergency
Management Performance Grant In The Amount Of
$38,018
Proposed Resolution No. 15402 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-341.
(4) P. R. No. 15404 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Non
Profit Service Organization, Helping Our People Excel Of
Port Arthur For Public Service Activities, In The Amount Of
$3,000
Proposed Resolution No. 15404 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-342.
(5) P. R. No. 15405 - A Resolution Ordering A Public Hearing
For The Proposed Budget For The City Of Port Arthur And
The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation For
The Fiscal Year 2009-2010 And Authorizing Notice Of
Public Hearing
Proposed Resolution No. 15405 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-343.
(6) P. R. No. 15406 - A Resolution Approving The Demolition
And Clearance Of Forty-Five (45) Commercial Properties
That Were Damaged As A Result Of Hurricane Ike. Texas
Community Development Block Grant Funds (TXCDBG) Will
Be Used To Demolish The Structures
Proposed Resolution No. 15406 was held for individual discussion.
(7) P. R. No. 15408 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make Application And Receive Funding
Through The Recovery Act: 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial
]ustice Assistance Grant (]AG) Program In The Amount Of
$41,676
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Proposed Resolution No. 15408 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-344.
(8) P. R. No. 15409 - A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance
Of A FTA (Federal Transit Administration) Grant Funding
Assistance For Funding Assistance For Fiscal Years 2008-09
And 2009-10 On Behalf Of Port Arthur Transit System
Proposed Resolution No. 15409 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-345.
(9) P. R. No. 15410 - A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance
Of A Grant With The Federal Transit Administration For
(ARRA) America Recovery And Reinvestment Act Funds For
Funding Assistance For Fiscal Years 2008-09 And 2009-10
On Behalf Of Port Arthur Transit System (PAT)
Proposed Resolution No. 15410 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-346.
(10) P. R. No. 15412 - A Resolution Approving Policy As It
Pertains To Comfort/Service Pets With Transit Passengers
Proposed Resolution No. 15412 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-347.
(11) P. R. No. 15413 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The Execution Of A One (1) Year Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And CYMA Inc. Of
Houston, Texas For Concrete Slip-Form Placement Of
Concrete Curb And Gutters And Concrete Curbs, And
Construction Of Sidewalks, Driveways And Wheelchair
Ramps On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City Funded And
CDBG Grant Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding:
Street Division Account No. 001-1203-531.36/51/86 And
CDBG Street Project Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 15413 was held for individual discussion.
(12) P. R. No. 15414 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute AOne-Year Contract With Huffman
Construction, Inc. Of Port Neches, Texas For Woodgrinding
Services At The City Landfill With The Option Of Renewal
For Two Additional Years. Funding Is Available In Account
No. 403-1274-533.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 15414 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-348.
(13) P. R. No. 15415 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The Execution Of A One (i) Year Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Forde Construction
Company, Inc. Of Houston, Texas For Planing And/Or
Texturing Of Pavement On A Unit Cost Basis For Various
City Funded And Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Street
Division FY 2008 Budget Account 001-1203-531.36/51/86
And CDBG Street Project Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 15415 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-349.
(14) P. R. No. 15416 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With Eneergy Texas,
Inc. To Provide A Customized Energy Audit Of City Facilities
Proposed Resolution No. 15416 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-350.
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(15) P. R. No. 15418 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Agreement With
The Department Of State Health Services To Provide
Emergency Response EMS Personnel To Support An
Evacuation In A Pending Or Actual Disaster, Or As Needed
To Respond To Other Events
Proposed Resolution No. 15418 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-351.
(16) P. R. No. 15419 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding
With The Texas Forest Service To Provide Emergency
Response Incident Management Team Personnel To
Support The State In A Pending Or Actual Disaster, Or As
Needed To Respond To Other Events
Proposed Resolution No. 15419 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-352.
(17) P. R. No. 15421 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute The
Settlement Of Claims In The Amount Of $128,749.99 Made
Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool (TML) As A Result Of Flood Damages To Mobile
Equipment At The City Landfill Due To Hurricane Ike
(September 13, 2008)
Proposed Resolution No. 15421 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-353.
(18) P. R. No. 15422 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
An Advance Payment Of $150,000 From Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) The City's
Properly/Flood Insurance Carrier
Proposed Resolution No. 15422 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-354.
(19) P. R. No. 15423 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 15423 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-355.
(20) P. R. No. 15431 - A Resolution Accepting A Water Utility
Easement From The Port Arthur Independent School
District For The Construction, Installation, Laying, And
Maintaining Of Water Utilities In The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 15431 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-356.
(21) P. R. No. 15432 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Submit A Proposal To The Texas Department Of
State Health Services Family And Community Health
Services Division For A Family Planning Services Grant For
Approximately $766,985
Proposed Resolution No. 15432 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-357.
(22) P. R. No. 15433 - A Resolution Approving The FY 2009-
2010 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, Immunization
Branch-Locals
Proposed Resolution No. 15433 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-358.
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(23) P. R. No. 15434 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Accept A Grant Award In The Amount Of
$1,155,294 For The COPS Hiring And Recovery Program
(CHRP) Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment
Act Of 2009
Proposed Resolution No. 15434 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-359.
(24) P. R. No. 15435 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Execute The First Year Of A Contract With
Redwine Enterprises, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas For The
Providing Of Soils Materials With The Option Of Renewal
For Two Additional Years With Prices Being Adjusted
According To The Transportation Consumer Price Index.
Funding Is Available In Account No. 403-1274-533.59-02
Proposed Resolution No. 15435 was held for individual discussion.
(25) P. R. No. 15437 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And APAC-
Texas, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Reconstruction Of
39"' Street In The Amount Of $635,000. Account 001-1203-
531.86-00
Proposed Resolution No. 15437 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-360.
(26) P. R. No. 15438 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With
Besse Branick As The City Prosecutor
Proposed Resolution No. 15438 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-361.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Resolutions -Consent
(1) P. R. No. 15371 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Settlement And Release Agreement
With Motiva Enterprises, LLC, Bechtel-Jacobs CEP Port
Arthur point Venture And MV Transportation, Incorporated
As To 39t" Street
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15371 be adopted.
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons acknowledged Motiva Enterprises, Bechtel-Jacobs and
Assistant City Manager John Comeaux for their efforts in reaching an equitable
agreement.
Proposed Resolution No. 15371 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-362.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-362 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-362
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE
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AGREEMENT WITH MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC,
BECHTEL-~ACOBS CEP PORT ARTHUR JOINT
VENTURE AND MV TRANSPORTATION,
INCORPORATED AS TO 39T" STREET
(6) P. R. No. 15406 - A Resolution Approving The Demolition
And Clearance Of Forty-Five (45) Commercial Properties
That Were Damaged As A Result Of Hurricane Ike. Texas
Community Development Block Grant Funds (TXCDBG) Will
Be Used To Demolish The Structures
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15406 be held.
Proposed Resolution No. 15406 was temporarily held for further information.
(11) P. R. No. 15413 - A Res
Authorizing The Execution
Between The City Of Port
Houston, Texas For Concr
Concrete Curb And Gutte
Construction Of Sidewalks,
Ramps On A Unit Cost Basis
CDBG Grant Funded Street
Street Division Account No.
CDBG Street Project Accounts
olution Awarding A Bid And
Of A One (1) Year Contract
Arthur And CYMA Inc. Of
ete Slip-Form Placement Of
rs And Concrete Curbs, And
Driveways And Wheelchair
For Various City Funded And
Projects; Proposed Funding:
001-1203-531.36/51/86 And
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 15413 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager John Comeaux and Public Works Director Ross Blackketter
appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to ADA (American
Disability Act) compliance.
Proposed Resolution No. 15413 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-363.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-363 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-363
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE (1) YEAR
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AND CYMA INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR CONCRETE
SLIP-FORM PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE CURB AND
GUTTERS AND CONCRETE CURBS, AND
CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND
WHEELCHAIR RAMPS ON A UNIT COST BASIS FOR
VARIOUS CITY FUNDED AND CDBG GRANT FUNDED
STREET PROJECTS; PROPOSED FUNDING: STREET
DIVISION ACCOUNT NO. 001-1203-531.36/51/86
AND CDBG STREET PROJECT ACCOUNTS
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(24) P. R. No. 15435 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Execute The First Year Of A Contract With
Redwine Enterprises, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas For The
Providing Of Soils Materials With The Option Of Renewal
For Two Additional Years With Prices Being Adjusted
According To The Transportation Consumer Price Index.
Funding Is Available In Account No. 403-1274-533.59-02
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 15435 be adopted.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to contract renewals.
Proposed Resolution No. 15435 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-364.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-364 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-364
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST YEAR OF A
CONTRACT WITH REDWINE ENTERPRISES, INC. OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE PROVIDING OF
SOILS MATERIALS WITH THE OPTION OF RENEWAL
FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS WITH PRICES BEING
AD]USTED ACCORDING TO THE TRANSPORTATION
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE
IN ACCOUNT N0.403-1274-533.59-02
A. Resolutions
(1) P. R. No. 15411 - A Resolution Appointing Alternates To
The Zoning Board Of Adjustments And Appeals
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Mayor Prince nominated Mr. George Boutte as an Alternate Member of the Zoning
Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15411 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-365.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-365 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-365
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALTERNATES TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF AD]USTMENTS AND APPEALS
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(2) P. R. No. 15417 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Granting
An Extension To Port Iron (Requested By Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Albright recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a
conflict of interest affidavit with the City Secretary.
Councilmember Albright left the Council Chamber at 9:20 a.m.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Wise and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15417 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-366.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Beard,
Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-366 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-366
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO GRANTING AN
EXTENSION TO PORT IRON (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
PRINCE)
(3) P. R. No. 15420 - A Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement
To Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs,
(TDHCA) As It Pertains To 2331 11~' St - $17,322.00 -
Activity 1000040022 And 1237 19~' St. - $14,498.50 -
Activity 1000040027, In The Total Amount Of $31,820.50;
Account No. 117-1404-621.59-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15420 be adopted.
Housing Program Administrator Beverly Freeman appeared before the City Council to
address inquiries related to the proposed housing reimbursement.
Proposed Resolution No. 15420 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-367.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Beard,
Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-367 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-367
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS, (TDHCA) AS IT PERTAINS TO 2331 11T" ST
- $17,322.00 -ACTIVITY 1000040022 AND 1237
19T" ST. - $14,498.50 -ACTIVITY 1000040027, IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $31,820.50; ACCOUNT NO.
117-1404-621.59-00
Councilmember Albright returned to the Council Chamber at 9:25 a.m.
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(4) P.R. No. 15440 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Linebarger,
Goggan, Blair & Sampson And The Retention Of Foreclosed,
Abandoned And/Or Vacant Property As A Part Of The
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow distributed copies of the proposed agreement.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15440 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-368.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-368 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-368
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO LINEBARGER,
GOGGAN, BLAIR & SAMPSON AND THE RETENTION OF
FORECLOSED, ABANDONED AND/OR VACANT PROPERTY
AS A PART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAM
B. Ordinances
(i) P. O. No. 6018 - An Ordinance Adding Chapter 62, Article II
Section 62-65 And Amending Sections 62-62 (B) And 62-64
Of Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Rules For Weapons
At The Bob Bowers Civic Center, Providing For A Penalty Of
Up To $500 Per Day Per Weapon And Providing For
Publication
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6018 be held.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6018 was temporarily held for further information.
(2) P. O. No. 6022 - An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal
Rolls For The Year 2009 And Receiving Determinations
From The Tax Assessors Under Section 26.04 Of The Texas
Property Tax Code
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6022 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 09-55.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-55 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 09-55
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPRAISAL ROLLS
FOR THE YEAR 2009 AND RECEIVING
DETERMINATIONS FROM THE TAX ASSESSORS
UNDER SECTION 26.04 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY
TAX CODE
(3) P. O. No. 6023 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 09-
54 As To The Sale Of Surplus Assorted Furniture/Minor
Equipment, Vehicles, Equipment, Or Heavy Equipment For
The City Of Port Arthur At A Public Online Auction
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6023 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 09-56.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-56 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.09-56
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 09-54
AS TO THE SALE OF SURPLUS ASSORTED
FURNITURE/MINOR EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES,
EQUIPMENT, OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AT A PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION
C. *Re~orts And Recommendations
(1) May, 2009 Financial Statement
Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to present the above-
mentioned report.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Resolutions- Consent
(6) P. R. No. 15406 - A Resolution Approving The Demolition
And Clearance Of Forty-Five (45) Commercial Properties
That Were Damaged As A Result Of Hurricane Ike. Texas
Community Development Block Grant Funds (TXCDBG) Will
Be Used To Demolish The Structures
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15406 be adopted.
Grants Program Administrator Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to address
the following amendment of the demolition list:
Item No. 45 5803 Foster Avenue
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15406 be adopted with the above-stated
amendment.
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Proposed Resolution No. 15406 was adopted with the above-stated amendment,
becoming Resolution No. 09-369.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-369 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-369
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEMOLITION AND
CLEARANCE OF FORTY-FIVE (45) COMMERCIAL
PROPERTIES THAT WERE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF
HURRICANE IKE. TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (TXCDBG) WILL BE USED TO
DEMOLISH THE STRUCTURES
The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 9:30 a.m. and reconvened their
Regular Meeting at 9:40 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince;
Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and
Henderson; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Hanks; City Attorney Sokolow and
Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 6018 - An Ordinance Adding Chapter 62, Article II
Section 62-65 And Amending Sections 62-62 (B) And 62-64
Of Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Rules For Weapons
At The Bob Bowers Civic Center, Providing For A Penalty Of
Up To $500 Per Day Per Weapon And Providing For
Publication
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6018 be adopted.
Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to compliance with local, State and Federal weapon regulations.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6018 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-57.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-57 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 09-57
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 62, ARTICLE II
SECTION 62-65 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 62-62 (B)
AND 62-64 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT
PERTAINS TO RULES FOR WEAPONS AT THE BOB
BOWERS CIVIC CENTER, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
OF UP TO $500 PER DAY PER WEAPON AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
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C. *Reports And Recommendations
(2) Report On 2009/2010 City Budget
The above-mentioned report was held for a Special Meeting on August 18, 2009.
VII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None
IX. CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
(i) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To PACES
And CES
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value
Of Land As It Pertains To The Property Adjacent To The
City's Boardwalk
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value
Of Land In Or Adjacent To Downtown Port Arthur
(4) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives
As It Pertains To LaGrone Services, Inc.
The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 9:44 a.m. to meet in Executive
Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their Regular Meeting
at 11:20 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem
Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson; City Manager Fitzgibbons;
City Secretary Hanks; City Attorney Sokolow and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark
Blanton.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Councilmember Beard:
1. Requested a Massive Casualty Emergency Response Planning Report.
2. Requested a Nuisance Abatement Report.
3. Requested a Report on Billing Practices for New Water Meter Installation.
4. Requested a COPS Manpower Utilization/Planning Report.
5. Requested a Citizen Complaint Progress Report.
6. Requested a report from Local Business Enterprise Consultant Janis Hutchins on
Qualifications and the Definition of Port Arthur companies.
7. Requested an Ambulance Compliance Report.
8. Requested an Urban Planning Report and a Compatible Usage Study.
9. Requested a Commercial and Retail Businesses Recruitment Report.
Councilmember Flood:
1. Announced that there is a wrecker service requesting to provide services to the
City.
2. Requested a First Year Status Report from Local Business Enterprise Consultant
Janis Hutchins.
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Councilmember Henderson:
Requested a Park Maintenance, Usability and Planned Development Report.
Councilmember Sealer:
Reported receiving several citizen complaints in Griffing Park and requested additional
Police Patrols at Herman Park.
Councilmember Wise:
Requested a Playground Equipment Maintenance Report for the Port Acres Park.
XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Beard and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 11:31 a.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD August 11, 2009.
APPROVED: ,
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