HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2) 12/19/2023 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — December 19, 2023
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie 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,
December 19, 2023 at 5:39 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the
following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany
Hamilton; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Doneane Beckcom, Harold Doucet and
Donald Frank, Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Kelly Moore; City Attorney
Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw, III. was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Jake Johnson Jr. Regarding Reason For Being Held Back
From Society As Black Me
Not present.
(2) Rebecca Gomez Regarding A Dog Park At Roosevelt Park
Rebecca Gomez, 921 Gulfway Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Arceneaux, Wilson And Cole, LLC
Providing An Update On The City Of Port Arthur Master
Drainage Plan
Arceneaux Representative Joe Wilson gave the above-mentioned presentation. The
above-mentioned presentation was paused until after the Public Hearing.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public
Comments To Consider Whether Or Not To Authorize A
Major Pipeline Permit To Chevron Phillips Petroleum
Company, LP For The Installation Of A Twelve Inch (12")
Carbon Steel Pipeline With The City Limits Of Port Arthur,
Texas. A Map .With The Proposed Route And Other
Information Concerning The Pipeline Will Be Presented At
The Public Hearing And Can Be Examined In The Public
Works Department, City Hall, Port Arthur, Texas Prior To
The Hearing
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m.
City Engineer John Canatella appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of
the above-mentioned item.
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 Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(6) P.R. No. 23520 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Permanent Easement Agreement With
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP For The
Construction, Installation And Maintaining Of A Twelve
(12") Inch Buried Carbon Steel Ethylene Pipeline Within The
Corporate Limits Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23520 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-543.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-543 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-543
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PERMANENT
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHEVRON
PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND
MAINTAINING OF A TWELVE (12") INCH
BURIED CARBON STEEL ETHYLENE PIPELINE
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(2) P.R. No. 23499 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Major Pipeline Permit 23-01 From The City Of Port Arthur To
Chevron Phillips Petroleum Company, LP Of The Woodlands,
Texas For The Installation Of A Twelve Inch (12") Carbon
Steel Pipeline Within The City Limits Of Port Arthur, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23499 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-544.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-544 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-544
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT 23-01 FROM THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO CHEVRON PHILLIPS
PETROLEUM COMPANY, LP OF THE
WOODLANDS, TEXAS FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF A TWELVE INCH (12") CARBON STEEL
PIPELINE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS
(8) P.R. No. 23526 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Contract Amendment No. 3, For A Final Contract
Completion Date Of March 01, 2024, Amending The Revised
Contract Completion Date Of December 17th, 2023 For
Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas To
Complete Its Development Of A Citywide Master Drainage
Plan For No Budgetary Impact
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23526 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23526 was tabled.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Arceneaux, Wilson And Cole, LLC
Providing An Update On The City Of Port Arthur Master
Drainage Plan
Arceneaux Representative Joe Wilson gave the above-mentioned completed
presentation.
(2) Year End Report Presented By City Attorney
City Attorney Tizeno gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
I D. Correspondence — None
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Councilmember Beckcom congratulated the Port Neches Football Team on winning the
State Championship.
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton advised that citizens to remember friends and family during
the Holiday Season and be aware mental health becomes a real issue during this time.
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E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Councilmembers Following Rules Of
Decorum (Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
Discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic with no action taken.
(2) A Discussion Regarding Qualifications For District 2 Under
Article II, Section 2 of the City Charter (Requested By
Councilman Lewis)
Discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic with no action taken.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 23221, 23451, 23482, 23490, 23494, 23495, 23500, 23507,
23513 and 23515:
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Expense Reports
(A1) Councilmember Willie Lewis:
National League Of Cities (NLC)
Congressional Cities Conference 2023
Atlanta, GA
November 15 — November 18, 2023 $2,218.21
(A2) Councilmember Harold Doucet:
National League Of Cities (NLC)
Congressional Cities Conference 2023
Atlanta, GA
November 15 — November 18, 2023 $2,289.39
(A3) Councilmember Donald Frank:
National League Of Cities (NLC)
Congressional Cities Conference 2023
Atlanta, GA
November 15 — November 19, 2023 $3,147.73
B. Minutes
August 23, 2023 Special Meeting
August 29, 2023 Special Executive Meeting
August 29, 2023 Regular Meeting
December 5, 2023 Regular Meeting
December 5, 2023 City Council & EDC Joint Special Meeting
C. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 23403 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Agreement Between Tekoa Academy Charter
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School And The City Of Port Arthur For The Use Of The Amos
Evans Building For Basketball Practices And Games For The
Remainder Of The 2023/2024 School Year
Proposed Resolution No. 23403 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-545.
(3) P.R. No. 23436 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Accept Close Out Documents Submitted By Elite
Contractors & Equipment, LTD, Of Kirbyville, Texas, And
Approve The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of
$107,129.70 For The Sabine Pass Boat Ramp Improvement
Project. Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvements
Project Account 152-60-415-8525-00-00-000; Project No.
PR0007-CON; And American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Account 169-07-015-8525-00-40-000, Project No. ARP013
Proposed Resolution No. 23436 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-546.
(7) P.R. No. 23492 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute The Second Year (First Renewal) Of The
Contract With Barricades Unlimited Of Beaumont, Texas,
For The Annual Street Striping Of City Streets For The Not-
To-Exceed Amount Of $750,000.00. Funding Is Available In
The Capital Improvement Fund's Streets Account, Account
Number 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, And In The Public
Works — Traffic Division's Streets Maintenance Account,
Account Number 001-21-057-5316-00-70-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23492 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-547.
(8) P.R. No. 23493 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase A Bobcat L65 Compact Wheel Loader From
Bobcat Of Beaumont, Texas, Through Buyboard Contract
No. 685-22 For The Wastewater Division In The Total
Amount Of $72,309.36. Funds Are Available In Capital
Equipment Account No. 625-40-000-8523-00-00-000,
Equipment
Proposed Resolution No. 23493 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-548.
(12) P.R. No. 23501 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision To Authorize Change Order No. 1 With Global
Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas, For The North Sewer Plant
Waterline Project, Increasing The Contract Amount By
$14,250.00 To The New Total Contract Amount Of
$193,250.00 And A Time Extension Of Fifteen (15) Days.
Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-
00-000, Project No. WS-0017 CON
Proposed Resolution No. 23501 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-549.
(13) P.R. No. 23502 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Two (2) 2025 Mack MD7s With Palfinger M100L-72 For The
Solid Waste — Trash Division From Vanguard Truck Center
Of Houston, Texas, Through The Interlocal Purchasing
System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program For The
Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $499,844.86. Funds Are Available
In The Capital Reserve Fund Account, Account Number 307-
50-000-8522-00-10-000
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Proposed Resolution No. 23502 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-550.
(14) P.R. No. 23503 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
One (1) 2024 Mack Terrapro LR64R Steel Surcharge
Automatic Side Load (ASL) For The Solid Waste — Garbage
Division From Volvo And Mack Trucks Of Waco Of Robinson,
Texas, Through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
Cooperative Purchasing Program For $357,935.00. Funds
Are Available In The Capital Reserve Fund Account, Account
Number 307-50-000-8522-00-10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23503 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-551.
(15) P.R. No. 23504 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fifth Year
(Final Renewal) Contract With SirsiDynix Of Minneapolis,
MN For The Integrated Library System (ILS) At The Port
Arthur Public Library In The Total Amount Of $18,167.03.
Funds Are Available In Library Account No. 001-27-071-
5470-00-20-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23504 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-552.
(17) P.R. No. 23509 — A Resolution Adopting A Community
Benefits Plan (CBP) Policy
Proposed Resolution No. 23509 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-553.
(18) P.R. No. 23510 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Accept A Grant From Motiva's First Responder Grant
Program In The Amount Of $10,000.00 To Be Deposited In
The City Of Port Arthur Account Number 001-19-000-4730-
00-00-000 For The Purchase Of Electric Positive Pressure
Ventilation Fans
Proposed Resolution No. 23510 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-554.
(19) P.R. No. 23512 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase A 2024 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van RWD 2500
From Caldwell Country Chevrolet Of Caldwell, Texas,
Through BuyBoard Contract Number 601-19 For
$43,975.00. Funds Are Available In The Capital Reserve
Fund Account Number 625-21-000-8522-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23512 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-555.
(22) P.R. No. 23518 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Change Order No. 3 For The Main Wastewater
Treatment Plant Improvement Project With Allco, LLC Of
Beaumont, Texas, Increasing The Contract Amount By
$114,851.00 To A New Total Contract Amount Of
$67,450,464.43 With Funding Available In Account No. 405-
40-000-8516-00-00-000 Project No. WS0023
Proposed Resolution No. 23518 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-556.
(23) P.R. No. 23521 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2023-2024
Jefferson Central Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An
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Amount Of $261,584.66 From Account No. 001-07-015-
5420-00-10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23521 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-557.
(24) P.R. No. 23524 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To
Computer Information Systems, Inc. Of Skokie, Illinois For
The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance Of The
Police And Fire Department Computer Aided Dispatch,
Record Management System And MCS/AVL Server, In The
Amount Of $51,477.06; Funding Available In 001-17-045-
5491-00-30-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23524 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-558.
(25) P.R. No. 23528 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Accept The Motiva 2023 First Responders Grant In The
Amount Of $5,000.00, With No Cash Match
Proposed Resolution No. 23528 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-559.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23221 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Change Order No. 4 Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Allco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The
Removal Of Nashville Avenue From 11th Street To Rev. Dr.
Ransom Howard Street On The 2022-2023 Street
Rehabilitation — District 1 Project, Decreasing The Contract
Amount Of $5,283,801.30 By $230,961.10 To The New
Contract Amount Of $5,052,840.20. Funds Are Impacted In
The Street Capital Fund Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-
10-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23221 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-560.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-560 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-560
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE
REMOVAL OF NASHVILLE AVENUE FROM 11TH
STREET TO REV. DR. RANSOM HOWARD
STREET ON THE 2022-2023 STREET
REHABILITATION — DISTRICT 1 PROJECT,
DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
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$5,283,801.30 BY $230,961.10 TO THE NEW
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $5,052,840.20. FUNDS
ARE IMPACTED IN THE STREET CAPITAL FUND
ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000
(4) P.R. No. 23451 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Brystar
Contracting, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Stonegate
Drainage Improvement Project For The Amount Of
$18,672,548.00. Funds Are Available In The Hazard
Mitigation Grant Account No. 154-00-000-8515-00-10-000
And The Community Development Block Grant DR Account
No. 148-00-000-8515-00-10-000. Project No. DR1PO4
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23451 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-561.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-561 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-561
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH BRYSTAR CONTRACTING, LLC, OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE STONEGATE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE
AMOUNT OF $18,672,548.00. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN THE HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT ACCOUNT NO. 154-00-000-8515-00-10-
000 AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT DR ACCOUNT NO. 148-00-000-
8515-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. DR1PO4
(5) P.R. No. 23482 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Contract With The Solco Group, LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Professional Planning Services For Port
Arthur Transit And Other City Departments In The Total Not
To Exceed Amount Of $78,750.00; Funding Is Available In
Transit Account No. 401-70-500-5420-00-60-000
($18,570.00), Project # TR19442 AND 001-13-031-5420-
00-10-000 ($60,180.00)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23482 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-562.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 23-562 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-562
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
SOLCO GROUP, LLC OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR
PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT AND OTHER CITY
DEPARTMENTS IN THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $78,750.00; FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN TRANSIT ACCOUNT NO. 401-70-
500-5420-00-60-000 ($18,570.00), PROJECT #
TR19442 AND 001-13-031-5420-00-10-000
($60,180.00)
(6) P.R. No. 23490 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision For Change Order No. 2 To The Contract For AAA
Asphalt Paving, LLC. Of Pinehurst, Texas For Port Arthur
Transit's Dallas And Fort Worth Avenues Road
Reconstruction Project In The Amount Of $41,119.14 For A
New Contract Amount Of $605,671.64; Funds Available In
Account 401-70-530-8525-00-60-000, Project DR1P06
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23490 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-563.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-563 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-563
A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision For Change Order No. 2 To The
Contract For AAA Asphalt Paving, LLC. Of
Pinehurst, Texas For Port Arthur Transit's
Dallas And Fort Worth Avenues Road
Reconstruction Project In The Amount Of
$41,119.14 For A New Contract Amount Of
$605,671.64; Funds Available In Account 401-
70-530-8525-00-60-000, Project DR1P06
(9) P.R. No. 23494 — A Resolution Approving A Training
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State
College Port Arthur For Tuition Reimbursement For Five (5)
Port Arthur Resident High School Graduates Attending A 2-
Year Associate Degree Program Not To Exceed $67,500.00;
Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5475-00-
00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23494 be adopted.
EDC CEO Terry Stokes appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding
the above-mentioned topic.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23494 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
(10) P.R. No. 23495 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Utilize Pre-Employment Workforce Training Funds To
Implement A 2024 Youth Employment Program In An
Amount Not To Exceed $83,200.00; Funds Available In EDC
Account No. 120-80-625-5475-00-00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 23495 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckom, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23495 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
(11) P.R. No. 23500 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's
Acceptance Of A Quote And Entering Into A Service
Agreement With Panama Equipment Of Cleveland, Texas For
The Preventative Maintenance Of Two (2) Generators
Servicing The EDC Building Located At 501 Procter Street
And 549 4th Street; In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed
$11,876.94. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-
625-5318-00-00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23500 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23500 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
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(16) P.R. No. 23507 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
23-066, In Its Entirety, As It Pertains To An Industrial
District Agreement (IDA) With LG Chem, LTD
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23507 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-564.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-564 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-564
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
23-066, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS IT PERTAINS TO
AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT (IDA)
WITH LG CHEM, LTD
(20) P.R. No. 23513 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Agreement With J-Quad Planning Group Of
Plano, Texas, For Consultant Services To Develop Two
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) Plans
For The Not To Exceed Amount Of $49,900.00. Funding Is
Available In The Following Accounts: 001-13-031-5420-00-
10-000 ($26,900.00); 108-13-033-5420-00-40-000 Project
#HE1903-GRE-PRO ($11,500.00), 105-13-033-5420-00-40-
000 Project # CD23144-GRE-PRO ($8,500.00); And 001-13-
033-5420-00-40-000 ($3,000.00)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23513 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-565.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-565 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-565
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
J-QUAD PLANNING GROUP OF PLANO, TEXAS,
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO DEVELOP TWO
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY
AREA (NRSA) PLANS FOR THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $49,900.00. FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS:
001-13-031-5420-00-10-000 ($26,900.00);
108-13-033-5420-00-40-000 PROJECT
#HE1903-GRE-PRO ($11,500.00), 105-13-033-
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5420-00-40- 000 PROJECT # CD23144-GRE-
PRO ($8,500.00); AND 001-13-033-5420-00-
40-000 ($3,000.00)
(21) P.R. No. 23515 — A Resolution Renewing Coastal Lease
Number CL950003 Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Texas General Land Office, Extending The Expiration Date
To June 19, 2030
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23515 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-566.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-566 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-566
A Resolution Renewing Coastal Lease Number
CL950003 Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Texas General Land Office, Extending The
Expiration Date To June 19, 2030
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23469 — A Resolution Approving The First Amended
And Restated Agreement For Professional Services And
Employment As Chief Executive Officer Of The Port Arthur
4A Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23469 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23469 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
(3) P.R. No. 23506 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
(Requested By Councilmembers Beckcom And Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23506 be adopted.
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Councilmember Beckcom nominated Jerry LaBove for reappointment to the EDC Bord of
Directors.
Councilmember Lewis nominated Floyd Batiste to the EDC Board of Directors.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to re-appoint Jerry LaBove:
Councilmember Beckcom "Yes"
Councilmember Doucet "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Mayor Bartie "Yes"
The motion to reappoint Jerry LaBove carried.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to appoint Floyd Batiste:
Councilmember Beckcom "No"
Councilmember Doucet "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Mayor Bartie "No"
The motion to appoint Floyd Batiste failed.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23506 was adopted, with the name Jerry LaBove included,
becoming Resolution No. 23-567.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-567 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-567
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS
TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS BECKCOM
AND LEWIS)
(4) P.R. No. 23511 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
IPipeline Advisory Committee
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23511 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-568.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 23-568 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-568
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CITIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
(5) P.R. No. 23519 — A Resolution Authorizing Membership In
The African American Mayors Association In The Amount Of
$5,000.00 Account No. 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23519 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
23519:
Councilmember Beckcom "No"
Councilmember Doucet "No"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Mayor Bartie "Yes"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 23519 failed.
(7) P.R. No. 23523 — A Resolution Authorizing The January 2,
2024 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date To Be
Cancelled Or Rescheduled
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 23523 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The January 2, 2024 Regular Meeting was rescheduled to January 8, 2024.
Proposed Resolution No. 23523 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-569.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-569 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-569
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JANUARY 2,
2024 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING DATE TO BE CANCELLED OR
RESCHEDULED
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(9) P.R. No. 23529 — A Resolution Amending The Governing
Rules Of The City Of Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council
(YAC) (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23529 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-570.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-570 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-570
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GOVERNING
RULES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM HAMILTON)
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7219 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of
Surplus Furniture And Minor Equipment Through Rene Bates
Auctioneers And Global Assets
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7219 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-70.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 23-70 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-70
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
SURPLUS FURNITURE AND MINOR EQUIPMENT
THROUGH RENE BATES AUCTIONEERS AND
GLOBAL ASSETS
(2) P.O. No. 7220 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Execution Of
A Developer Participation Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And D & T Interest, LLC For The Development Of
3.568 Acres Of Land Located On Jimmy Johnson Boulevard
Near The Babe Zaharias Golf Course Pursuant To Sections
212.071 And 212.072 Of The Texas Local Government Code,
V.T.C.A.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 7220 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7220 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
(3) P.O. No. 7221 — An Ordinance As It Pertains To Providing
For Holiday Pay For Fiscal Year 2023/2024
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7221 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-71.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 23-71 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-71
AN ORDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO
PROVIDING FOR HOLIDAY PAY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023/2024
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:31 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 December 19, 2023.
APPROVED:
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