HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 13, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 5_30 PMTHURMAN BILL BARTIE, MAYOR RON BURTON TIFFANY HAMILTON, MAYOR PRO TEM CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC WILLIE BAE LEWIS, JR. CITY SECRETARY DONEANE BECKCOM HAROLD L. DOUCET, SR. VAL TIZENO THOMAS J. KINLAW, III CITY ATTORNEY DONALD FRANK, SR. AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
5:30 P.M. CT
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled For Tuesday, February 13, 2024, At 5:30 P.M. CT, By Telephonic And
Videoconference In Addition To Allowing In Person Attendance. A Quorum Of
The City Council Will Be Physically Present In The City Council Chamber, Fifth Floor,
City Hall, 444 Fourth Street Port Arthur, Texas. The Public May Participate In The
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
February 13, 2024
5:30 PM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie _____
Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton _____
Councilmember Lewis, Jr. _____
Councilmember Beckcom _____
Councilmember Doucet, Sr. _____
Councilmember Kinlaw, III _____
Councilmember Frank, Sr. _____
City Manager Burton _____
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC _____
City Attorney Tizeno _____
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee _____
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Wayne Dolcefino Of Dolcefino Consulting Regarding Acadian
Ambulance Contract
(2) Courvesiaye Lockhart And Remmie Lockhart Regarding Solar Energy
Opportunities
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By David Adefeso & Cedric Ceballos Of The Sootchy
Charitable Foundation & Sootchy Inc. Regarding The Sootchy
Education Program (SEP) (Requested By Mayor Bartie)
C. Employee Recognition – None
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS – CONTINUED
D. Correspondence – None
E. Discussions
(1) A Discussion Regarding The Purpose And Function Of The Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
(2) A Discussion Regarding The Street Fund Account (Requested By
Councilmember Doucet)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:00 P.M. – NONE
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Pursuant To 551.0415 Of The Texas Government Code, The Mayor And
Council May Make Announcements Regarding Items Of Community
Interest, Which Include The Following:
(1) Expressions Of Thanks, Congratulations, Or Condolence;
(2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules;
(3) An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition Of A Public Official, Public
Employee, Or Other Citizen, Except That A Discussion Regarding A
Change In The Status Of A Person's Public Office Or Public
Employment Is Not An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition For
Purposes Of This Subdivision;
(4) A Reminder About An Upcoming Event Organized Or Sponsored By
The Governing Body;
(5) Information Regarding A Social, Ceremonial, Or Community Event
Organized Or Sponsored By An Entity Other Than The Governing
Body That Was Attended Or Is Scheduled To Be Attended By A
Member Of The Governing Body Or An Official Or Employee Of The
Political Subdivision; And
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER) – CONTINUED
(6) Announcements Involving An Imminent Threat To The Public Health
And Safety Of People In The Political Subdivision That Has Arisen
After The Posting Of The Agenda
**Possible Action May Not Be Discussed In Conjunction With The
Information Provided In The Report
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – NONE
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being
Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen,
In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For
Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Travel Request / Travel Expense Reports
Request For Pre-Approval Of Travel Pursuant To 78-269 (b)(8) Of The Code
Of Ordinances (ORD 18-63)
(A1) Mayor Thurman Bartie:
National League Of Cities
Congressional City Conference
Washington, DC
March 8 - 14, 2024 $4,243.45
(A2) Councilmember Willie Lewis:
National League Of Cities
Congressional City Conference
Washington, DC
March 10 - 14, 2024 $3,772.00
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AGENDA
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(A3) Councilmember Donald Frank:
National League Of Cities
Congressional City Conference
Washington, DC
March 8 - 14, 2024 $4,343.45
Travel Expense Reports
(A4) City Manager Ronald Burton:
Texas City Management Association (TMCA) 2024
William “King” Cole Series Session 1
Austin, TX
January 24 - 26, 2024 $1,619.55
B. Minutes
June 12,2023 Special Meeting
September 12, 2023 Regular Meeting
September 26, 2023 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
October 10, 2023 Regular Meeting
October 16, 2023 Special Meeting
January 30, 2024 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23554 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (PAEDC) To Enter
Into A Purchase Agreement For The Sale Of Certain PAEDC-Owned
Land Located Along West Fifth, Sixth, And Seventh Streets In Port
Arthur, To The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District
(2) P.R. No. 23558 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Contracts With Martin Asphalt Company Of Houston, Texas,
And P Squared Emulsion Plants, LLC Of Elm Mott, Texas, To Provide
Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions To The City Of Port Arthur For The Not-
To-Exceed Amount Of $250,000.00. Funding Is Available In The
Streets Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5316-00-70-000, And The
Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-
8517-00-10-000, Various Projects
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AGENDA
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 23574 – A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager’s Decision
To Authorize The Payment Of The First Quarter Solid Waste Permit
Fee For The Landfill To The Texas Commission On Environmental
Quality With A Budgetary Impact Of $34,248.60. Funding Is Available
In The Landfill’s Regulatory Costs Account, 403-50-320-5471-00-00-
000
(4) P.R. No. 23576 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With The Solco Group, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas
To Provide Engineering And Design Services For Port Arthur Transit's
(PAT) Reconstruction And Drainage Repairs On San Antonio Avenue
In The Amount Of $50,433.00; Funding Is Available In Account No.
401-70-530-8512-00-60-000, Project# DR1P06
(5) P.R. No. 23577 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Coburn Supply Company Of New Caney,
Texas, For The Purchase Of Repair Clamps For The Water Utilities
Department, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$255,231.32. Funding Is Available In Account Nos. 410-40-215-
5315-00-00-000 (Water System Maintenance), & 410-40-220-5313-
00-00-000, (Sewer System Maintenance)
(6) P.R. No. 23582 – A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider A Zoning Map Amendment For 0.7245-Acre Of Land Being
Out Of The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (1428 Austin
Avenue & 501 13th Street)
Z24-01 - Ballou Towing
LLB Construction
(7) P.R. No. 23594 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With ETSI Group, LLC, Of Houston, Texas, For
Professional Services Related To The Design Of Traffic Signals And
Related Intersection Improvements Under The Highway Safety
Improvement Program For Three Intersections, For The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $235,865.17. Funds Are Available In The Capital
Project Account No. 307-21-049-8522-00-10-000, Project Number
CE0002-DES
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED
(8) P.R. No. 23611 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A 72-Month Communications Network And Service
Agreement With Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC To Install, Operate, Use,
Maintain, Repair, Upgrade, Replace And/Or Remove Internet And
Video Services In The Pleasure Island RV Park With A Total Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $149,928.12. Funding Is Available In The
Communications Account 450-60-405-5482-00-00-000
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions – Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 23559 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Contracts With Mid County Land Co., LLC, Vulcan
Construction Materials, Martin Marietta Materials, Texas Materials,
And Modern Concrete & Materials To Road Building Materials To The
City Of Port Arthur For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of
$1,000,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Streets Maintenance
Account, 001-21-053-5316-00-70-000, And The Capital
Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-8517-00-
10-000, Various Projects
(2) P.R. No. 23561 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Professional Engineering Services Contract With Chica And
Associates, Inc. For Construction Management And Value
Engineering Services Regarding The Stonegate Drainage
Improvement Project For The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$1,117,996.38. Funds Are To Be Available From 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. DR1P04-ENG
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 23586 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement With Florida Floats, Inc. DBA Bellingham
Marine Of Jacksonville, Florida For The Rehabilitation Of The
Pleasure Island Marina In The Amount Not To Exceed
$1,382,900.00; The Funding For This Project In Account Number
307-60-000-8525-00-10-000 Project Number PI0001 Is Contingent
Upon The Approval Of A Budget Amendment Via Adoption Of
Proposed Ordinance 7228
(4) P.R. No. 23589 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With BDS Construction,
LLC DBA MK Construction Of Vidor, Texas, For The Landfill Waterline
Extension Project, Increasing The Contract Amount By $74,870.00
To The New Total Contract Amount Of $1,457,379.00 Funds Are
Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No.
WS-0008 CON
(5) P.R. No. 23591 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His
Designee To Negotiate A Professional Services Agreement With
Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC, (AWC) Of Port Arthur, Texas, For
Engineering Construction Management Services Associated With The
El Vista Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project. Project No.
DR1P02-CON
(6) P.R. No. 23592 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His
Designee To Negotiate A Professional Services Agreement With
Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC, (AWC) Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Engineering Construction Management Services Associated With The
Port Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project. Project No.
DR1P03-ENG
(7) P.R. No. 23595 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With Research,
Applied Technology, Education, And Services (RATES), Inc. Of
Edinburg, Texas, To Address Coastal Management Plan Goals With
No Budgetary Funding Impact
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION – NON-CONSENT –
CONTINUED
(8) P.R. No. 23596 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Terminate The Non-Exclusive Ambulance Agreement With Acadian
Ambulance Service, Inc. As It Pertains To Providing Ambulance
Service In The City Of Port Arthur
(9) P.R. No. 23604 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Amendment No. 2 To The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And LJA Engineering Of Beaumont, Texas, Extending The
Project Duration By 57 Calendar Days Until March 15, 2024. There
Is No Budgetary Impact For The Extension
(10) P.R. No. 23605 – A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation (Requested By Councilmembers Lewis and
Doucet)
B. Ordinances – Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7228 – An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of
Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2023
And Ending September 30, 2024, Increasing The General Fund By
$129,730.00 Capital Fund Buy $1,214,500.00, Pleasure Island Fund
By $286,715.00 The CDBG-DR By $4,207,065.00, And The Hazard
Mitigation Fund By $35,592,566.00
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 9:30 AM On February 14, 2024.
During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining
Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters,
All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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RULES OF DECORUM – PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL & AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the records, state that subject he wishes to discuss, state whom he is representing if he represents an organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council. 5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting. 7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings and/or discomfort to the public. 8. Persons Having Complaints, Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees. No person shall make any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning. All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal. If, after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer, a person persists in disturbing the meeting, such Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself, the Presiding Officer may order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal. Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce. Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so. RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council. Persons Requesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items (1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before placing the name on the Agenda. Specific Agenda Items. After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item, who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three (3) minutes. “Specific Agenda
Items” are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.