HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2) 09/12/2023 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — September 12, 2023
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Kinlaw gave the invocation.
Alexander Gonzales led the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
September 12, 2023 at s9:36 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the
following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie; Councilmembers Willie "Bae"
Lewis, Doneane Beckcom, Harold Doucet, Thomas Kinlaw, III. 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton joined the Regular Meeting at 9:36 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Executive Director Tammy Kotzur Of The Port Arthur
Convention And Visitors Bureau Regarding The Cajun
Capital Party
Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau Executive Director Tammy Kotzur appeared
before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Street Completion By
Districts And Future Street Projects (Requested By
Councilmember Kinlaw)
Public Works Director Flozelle Roberts gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence
(1) Communication Regarding The Appointment Of Floyd
Batiste To The Economic Development Corporation Board
(Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
City Secretary Bellard read the above-mentioned communication into the record.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 9:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not Public
Convenience And Necessity Require The Operation In The
City Of The Proposed Wrecker Company And To Authorize
The Chief Of Police To Issue A Wrecker Permit For The
Following Named Business:
Apex Towing & Recovery
Ryan Kuckenbecker, Owner/Operator
6810 Gulfway Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77642
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m.
Port Arthur Police Lieutenant Chris Segler 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 10:16 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding The City Turning Off Water Without
Notifying Citizens (Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
Water Utilities Director Calvin Matthews appeared before the City Council to answer
inquires regarding the
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Councilmember Beckcom expressed appreciation to Utility Operations Director and Dr.
Hani Tohme for their handling of the drainage issues in District 3.
Mayor Pro Tern Hamiton urged citizens to be aware of those around us who may have
mental health concerns.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet. seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Items
(A2) and (A3):
IVoting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Expense Reports
(A1) Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton:
Newly Elected Officials Orientation
Round Rock, TX
July 19-21, 2023 $999.91
Request For Pre-Approval Of Travel Pursuant To 78-269 (b)(8) Of
The Code Of Ordinances (ORD 18-63)
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(A4) Councilmember Willie Lewis:
Texas Economic Development Council
Annual Conference (TEDC)
Houston, TX
October 11-13, 2023 $1,725.28
(A5) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw:
Texas Economic Development Council
Annual Conference (TEDC)
Houston, TX
October 11-13, 2023 $1,725.28
(A6) Councilmember Donald Frank:
Texas Economic Development Council
Annual Conference (TEDC)
Houston, TX
October 11-13, 2023 $1,725.28
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23234 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase The WIC Division Furniture For The New Health
Department From Gonzalez Office Products Of Raleigh,
North Carolina, Through Omnia Partners Contract No. R-
190302 In The Amount Of $64,755.39. Texas Health And
Human Services (HHSC) Grant Funds Are Available In The
WIC Account No. 101-23-061-5214-00-50-000, Project No.
HG2303.GRE.OSM. No Cash Match Is Required
Proposed Resolution No. 23234 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-368.
(2) P.R. No. 23248 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into Contracts With Consider Us Of Port Arthur,
Texas For Group 2 And Smith's Remodeling Of Port Arthur,
Texas For Group 3(C) For The Mowing Of Various City
Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $37,170.00 (FY2023 $3,540.00 And FY
2024 $33,630.00) Funding Available In Parks Account No.
001-25-065-5311-00-20-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23248 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-369.
(2) P.R. No. 23250 — A Resolution Supporting The Acceptance
Of The Fiscal Year 2024 Texas Department Of
9 Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(S.T.E.P.) Grant In The Amount Of $24,448.80 With A
21.22% In-Kind Match. The In-Kind Match Is Covered By
Existing Fringe Benefits And Administration Functions
Proposed Resolution No. 23250 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-370.
1 (4) P.R. No. 23288 — A Resolution Authorizing The Chief Of
Police To Issue A Wrecker Business Permit To Apex Towing
And Recovery Located At 6801 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur,
Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 23288 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-371.
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(5) P.R. No. 23307 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Hispanic Baseball League For The Use Of Leger Baseball
Field At Pioneer Park
Proposed Resolution No. 23307 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-372.
(6) P.R. No. 23310 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement With The Port Arthur
Independent School District (PAISD) For The School
Crossing Guard Program, Not To Exceed $50,000.00;
Funding Available In Account No. 001-17-045-5420-00-30-
000
Proposed Resolution No. 23310 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-373.
(7) P.R. No. 23314 — A Resolution Authorizing The Landfill's
826K Compactor's Transmission Rebuild By Mustang CAT Of
Beaumont, Texas, Through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract
No. 032119-CAT For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of
$90,412.11. Funds Are Available In The Public Works
Landfill's Equipment Maintenance Account Number 403-50-
320-5318-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23314 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-374.
(8) P.R. No. 23315 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase Six Extreme 5420M Network Switches From
Enterprise Systems Of Houston, TX Through The Texas
Department Of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-
TSO-4339 In The Amount Of $51,850.48. Funding Available
In Information Technology IT Equipment Account 001-09-
023-5241-00-10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23315 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-375.
(9) P.R. No. 23316 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To
The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port
Arthur Convention And Tourist Association Which Manages
And Operates A Convention/Visitors Bureau In Order To
Provide Funding Of The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year In The
Amount Of $830,000.00, Hotel Occupancy Tax Account No.
140-15-600-5470-00-20-000, HO7912.OTH.00S
Proposed Resolution No. 23316 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-376.
(10) P.R. No. 23318 — A Resolution Approving A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur, And The Port Arthur
Historical Society For The Purpose Of Funding The Museum
Of The Gulf Coast For The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year In The
Amount Of $246,336.00, Hotel Occupancy Tax Account No.
140-15-600-5470-00-20-000, HO7904.OTH.00S
Proposed Resolution No. 23318 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-377.
(11) P.R. No. 23321 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Rent Equipment With Operators For Dirt Work Operation
For The Public Works Department From LS] Trucking, Inc.
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Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of
$324,000.00 For 6 Months. Funds Are Available In Public
Works Landfill's Account No. 403-50-320-5470-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23321 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-378.
(12) P.R. No. 23322 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Rent Laminated Mats For The Public Works Department
From Midstream Mats & Rentals, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas
Through Competitive Bid Process In The Total Not To
Exceed Amount Of $87,360.00. Funds Are Available In The
Public Works Landfill's Equipment Rental Account No. 403-
50-320-5402-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23322 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-379.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent Action - Items
r (A2) Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany Hamilton:
International Economic Development Council
Annual Conference (IEDC)
Dallas, TX
September 17-20, 2023 $3,078.99
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Action Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Action Item (A2) be adopted.
The following motion was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Action Item (A2):
Councilmember Beckcom "No"
Councilmember Doucet "No"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Kinlaw "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Mayor Bartie "Yes"
The motion to adopt Proposed Action Item (A2) carried.
(A3) Mayor Thurman Bartie:
Texas Economic Development Council
Annual Conference (TEDC)
Houston, TX
October 11-13, 2023 $1,725.28
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Action Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton
and carried; Proposed Action Item (A3) was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23100 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 23100 be adopted.
Councilmember Beckcom nominated Marc Derouen for appointment to the Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton nominated Charlotte Moses for appointment to the Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Lewis nominated Gerald Hatch for appointment to the Citizen's Pipeline
Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Kinlaw nominated Matthews Christian for appointment to the Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23100 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-380.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-380 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-380
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CITIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
(2) P.R. No. 23273 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Negotiate A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Biomethane Partners Of Irving, Texas For Engineering
Services For The Study, Design, And Conversion Of Landfill
Gas To Energy Project
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23273 was tabled.
(3) P.R. No. 23294 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Golf Course
Committee
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23294 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-381.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-381 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-381
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7174 — An Ordinance Reconsidering Ordinance No.
23-38 As It Pertains To Closing, Vacating, Abandoning, And
Conveying A 2.042-Acre Portion Of An Improved Dedicated
Public Right-Of-Way, Known As Terminal Road, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas (Requested By Councilmember
Doucet)
A22-02 (Motiva Enterprises, LLC)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7174 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 23-40.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 23-40 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-40
AN ORDINANCE RECONSIDERING ORDINANCE
NO. 23-38 AS IT PERTAINS TO CLOSING,
VACATING, ABANDONING, AND CONVEYING A
2.042-ACRE PORTION OF AN IMPROVED
DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, KNOWN
AS TERMINAL ROAD, PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER DOUCET)
A22-02 (Motiva Enterprises, LLC)
(2) P.O. No. 7175 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, Adding Article II, Division III, Section 2-80 To The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Establishing
A Code Of Ethics; Providing For A Penalty For The Violation
Of This Ordinance; Providing For Repealing, Savings And
Severability Clauses; Providing For An Effective Date Of
This Ordinance; And Providing For The Publication Of The
Caption Hereof
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7175 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-41.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 23-41 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-41
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, ADDING ARTICLE II,
DIVISION III, SECTION 2-80 TO THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING
FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY
CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And
Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding
Potential And/Or Pending Claims, Contracts, Litigation And
Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation
To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The
City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In
Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With
The International Association of Fire Fighter (IAFF) Local
397
(3) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties,
Responsibilities And Evaluations Of The City Attorney, City
Manager, City Secretary And Municipal Court Judge
(Requested By Mayor Bartie)
I (4) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial
Business Prospect
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The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:19 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 1:34 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton;
Councilmembers Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; Assistant City
Secretary Moore; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
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MOTION IN OPEN SESSION
A MOTION TO EXTEND THE AMBULANCE AGREEMENT WITH
ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, the Above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Doucet, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 1:36 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 September 12, 2023.
APPROVED:
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