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Home My WebLink AboutPR 23044: DONATION FROM SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: March 15, 2023 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: George Davis, Director of Pleasure Island RE: P.R. 23044—Acceptance of a donation from Sabine Pass Port Authority Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 23044 authorizing the City Manager through the Pleasure Island Department to accept a donation from Sabine Pass Port Authority in the form of a fuel tank for the storage of diesel fuel on Pleasure Island. Background: Sabine Pass Port Authority has a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel tank and has recently purchased a 4,000-gallon diesel fuel tank. Sabine Pass Port Authority would like to donate the 2,000- gallon diesel fuel tank to Pleasure Island. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R.No. 23044 authorizing the City Manager through the Pleasure Island Department to accept a donation from Sabine Pass Port Authority in the form of a fuel tank for the storage of diesel fuel on Pleasure Island. "Remember, »e are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294 P. R. #23044 03/15/2023 gd RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A FUEL TANK FOR THE STORAGE OF DIESEL FUEL ON PLEASURE ISLAND FROM SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, Sabine Pass Port Authority has a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel tank; and, WHEREAS, Sabine Pass Port Authority recently purchased a 4,000-gallon diesel fuel tank and no longer has use for the 2,000-gallon diesel fuel tank; and, WHEREAS, Sabine Pass Port Authority has deemed the 2,000-gallon diesel fuel tank to be surplus property and wishes to donate it to the City of Port Arthur as delineated in Exhibit"A"; now,therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Manager is herein authorized to accept a donation of surplus property in the form of a fuel tank from the Sabine Pass Port Authority. It is recommended that it be used for the storage of diesel fuel on Pleasure Island. Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , A.D., 2023, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:(Mayor) Councilmembers: NOES: P. R. # 23044 03/15/2022 gd Thurman"Bill" Bartie Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: //AI Val Tizeno, Es . City Attorney APPROVED AS TO ADMINISTRATION: Ron Burton City Manager George Da Director of Pleasure Island APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Kandy Daniel Director of Finance Clifton Vlliams, PB Purchasing Manager Exhibit "A" Page 1 of 3 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY The Sabine Pass Port Authority Commissioners held a meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 2:00pm. in the Sabine Pass Port Authority office boardroom at 5960 South 1' Avenue in Sabine Pass, Texas. Present Commissioners—Lin Berg—Secretary, Ricky Keltz, Bob Sexton —Vice President, Jerry Heid, Suzette Chumley —President. Personnel Present—Port Director- Mark Viator, Office Manager Debbie Jennings Guests —Guy Goodson and Kate Leverett (Germer Attorneys at Law), Christa Woodword (Mitchell T. Fontenot, CPA), Debbie Cowart (Caldwell Banker), David Cowart (Lanier Engineering firm), Keeston Cole (Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC) Item #1 — Roll Call to establish quorum. Meeting called to order at 2:01pm. Item #2 — Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer Item #3 —The motion was made by Lin Berg, 2' by Ricky Keltz, all in favor,to approve the January 18, 2023 minutes. (5-0) Item #4— No comments Item #16—The motion was made by Ricky Keltz, 2"d by Jerry Heid, all in favor, to approve the 202102022 year-end financial audit report from Mitchell T. Fontenot, CPA. (5-0) See Attached Audit Item #13 —The motion was made by Suzette Chumley, 2"d by Lin Berg, all in favor, considering making an offer on property located on Mechanic Street, if accepted, close later in the year. South Texas Land Company owns the property we are considering making an offer on. Debbie Cowart represents South Texas Land Company. Mark wants to offer .52 a square foot. 5.37 acres plus a real small piece of a property will also go with this property. There is no survey on this property. Total Offer would be $121,636.94. (5-0) Item#14—The motion was made by Suzette Chumley, 2"d by Bob Sexton, all in favor, to approve of Mark Viator (Port Director) to look into a leasing agreement with Debbie Cowart to have her as a Real Estate Consultant for the SPPA. (5-0) Page 2 of 3 Item #11 —No Action (Discuss, consider, or act on approving installation of more pilings to moor the bows of shrimp boats on the new pier extension to hold more shrimp boats). See attached sheets prices for sheet piling for the Texas Bayou Property. Item #15 — No Action (Discuss, consider, or act on utilizing an engineering Company to develop a long- term plan that will be used to attract investors and potentially for the securing of bonds for future SPPA projects) David Cowart presented an example of a master plan presentation. See attached sheets. Item #7 —The motion was made by Lin Berg, 2"d by Bob Sexton, all in favor, to accept the revision from our attorney Kate Levertt for the employee manual in section 7.0 under Substance Abuse. (5-0) see attached sheets. The motion was made by Lin Ber, 2' by Bob Sexton, all in favor, to change Port Manager to Port Director in our policies. (5-0) Item #8 — No Action (Discuss, consider, or act on industrial company's tax abatements). Update from Port Director's Managers Report page 7, item #10 Item #9 —The motion was made by Bob Sexton, 2' by Jerry Heid, all in favor, to approve using a new after-hour and on-site vendor for drug testing when needed. (5-0) Item #10—No Action (Discuss, consider, or act on bids to install 4 pilings, a 40,000 lb lift for a Grady White 456 Canyon and cover for a customer's new boat). Port Director's report page 4. Piling discussion only Item #12 —The motion was made by Lin Berg, 2nd by Bob Sexton, all in favor,to have Foster Fence to replace fencing needed with a gate new gate also at the Texas Bayou Property. (5-0) Item #5 — The motion was made by Bob Sexton, 2"d by Jerry Keltz, all in favor, to adjourn to closed session at 4:55pm. (5-0) Item#6 —The motion was made by Ricky Keltz, 2"d by Bob Sexton, all in favor, to reconvene to open session at 5:23pm. (5-0) Item #17—No Action (Discuss, consider, or act on SPPA Financial Report). See attached sheets for account balances Item #18—The motion was made by Suzette Chumley, 2"d by Ricky Keltz, all in favor, that the Port declares that the tank is a surplus salvage property no longer needed by the SPPA, and to convey to the City of Port Arthur for its use at the Pleasure Island Marina. (5-0) ^ Page of 3 Item #19- No Action (Discuss, consider, or act on facility repairs, maintenance, upkeep ofany/aU property including the purchase of equipment, electronics, motorized vehicles, vcsse|uoxvned/oo{ owned by the SPPA). Item #JO-The motion was made by Ricky Ke|tz' Z^: by Bob Sexton' all in favor, to pay bills. (5'0) Item #2l-The motion was made bv Ricky Ke|tz' Z»ubyJerry Hcid. all in favor, tu adjourn. (S+D) The Notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on: at (hrn*) ' at a place convenient to the public at the offices of � the Sabine Pass Port Authority located at5968 South First Avenue, Sabine Pass, Texas' the Port ` Authority's webdte' and is readily accessible to the public upon request, �K � ,,,~ Suzette[hum|ey Lin Berg SPP4-President SPPA-Secretary February 15, 2023- SPP/\ Official Minutes - [q[rected (Yes) (No)