HomeMy WebLinkAbout(03) 07/02/2024 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING —July 2, 2024
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Frank 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, July 2,
2024 at 5:31 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: . Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Doneane Beckcom;
Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Harold Doucet, Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Donald
Frank, Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; Interim City Attorney
James M. Black and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton Eveeld was absent from the meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS - None
III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Patricia Parker And Concerned Citizens Regarding The State
Of The City
Patricia Parker, 2638 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
Further discussion was held until after the Public Hearing.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 10:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public
Comments To Consider The Proposed Amendment Of The
Following:
Proposed Change: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z24-05) To
Change From "NS" Neighborhood Services To "LDR" Low-
Density Residential For The Development Of Single-Family
Homes
Legal Description: For 1.437 Acres Of Land Being Out Of
The Vista Village Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas. (Northeast Of Terrance Avenue And
Southwest Of Linkwood Street)
Citizens With Questions Regarding Description Of This
Property Can Contact The City Planning Department At
(409) 983-8133. The Public Will Also Be Able To View The
Public Hearing Via The City's Website At
www.portarthurbc.gov
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Planner Aries Milo 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.
Lela Washington, 436 Drummond Street, appeared before the City Council in favor of
the rezoning.
Chuck Vincent, 2344 62nd Street, appeared before the City Council in opposition to the
rezoning.
Property owner Rodrick Shields appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding development of the land.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Patricia Parker And Concerned Citizens Regarding The State
Of The City
Patricia Parker, 2638 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
Gussie Cohea, 3020 38th Street, appeared before the City Council regarding the above-
mentioned topic.
(2) Richard And Claudette Bowden Regarding The Port Arthur
Youth Tennis Club
Not present.
(3) Charles Linton Of The Aqua Clean USA LLC Regarding Jump
Starting A Business And Employing Locals From Port Arthur
Not present.
(4) Phillip Cupples Regarding Electrical Inspections
Phillip Cupples, 6106 17th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Budget Book Photo
Contest Award
Budget and Compliance Analyst Brian Wallace and Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Director Tammy Kotzur gave the above-mentioned presentation and submitted the
award to photographer Laurie Spade.
(2) A Presentation By Burditt Consultants, Inc. Regarding The
Adams Park Sports Complex Master Plan
Parks and Recreation Director Chandra Alpough, Burditt Consultants Claudia Walker,
Senior Vice President Shane Howard and Project Designer Phillip Kelly gave the above-
mentioned presentation.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
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(7) P.R. No. 23819 — A Resolution Approving And Adopting The
SSGT. Lucian Adams Park Sports Complex Master Plan To
Promote And Improve The Quality Of Life For The Citizens
Of Port Arthur, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23819 was adopted becoming Resolution No, 24-272.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 24-272 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-272
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE SSGT. LUCIAN ADAMS PARK SPORTS
COMPLEX MASTER PLAN TO PROMOTE AND
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE
CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None
D. Employee Recognition — None
E. Correspondence - None
F. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Maintenance Schedule For The
Wayfinding Signs (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
Parks and Recreation Director Chandra Alpough appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the wayfinding signs.
Discussion was held with no action taken.
(2) A Discussion Regarding Operation Of Pleasure Island
(Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
The above-mentioned discussion was postponed until the next regular meeting.
(3) A Discussion Regarding Appropriation Of Capital
Improvement Street Fund (Requested By Councilmember
Doucet)
City Engineer John Canatella appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the street fund.
Discussion was held with no action taken.
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V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Mayor Bartie announced that the cancelled Hurricane Preparedness Workshop would be
rescheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to be held at Bob Bowers Civic Center at 5:00
P.M.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 23729 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors &
Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide Drawings And
Specifications For The Extension Of Jimmy Johnson
Boulevard From The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas To
State Highway 365, For The NotTo-Exceed Amount Of
$410,000.00. Funds Are Available In The Street
Improvement Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000.
Project No. ST4001
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 23661 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No
23729:
Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom "No"
Councilmember Doucet "No"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Kinlaw "No"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Mayor Bartie "Yes"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 23661 failed.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted:
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23771 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Contract With SCS Engineers Of Houston,
Texas, To Conduct The New Source Performance Standard
(NSPS) And National Emission Standard For Hazardous Air
Pollutants (NESHAP) For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of
$26,000.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works
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Department Landfill Division — Contractual Services
Account, 403-50-320-5470-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23771 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-273.
(2) P.R. No. 23772 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Support The Fiscal Year 2024 Texas Department
Of Transportation "Operation Slowdown" Program In The
Amount Of $4,210.90, With A Cash Match Of $1,020.10;
Funding From Fund 107 — Public Safety Emergency Fund
Proposed Resolution No. 23772 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-274.
(3) P.R. No. 23796 — A Resolution Authorizing A Memorandum
Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Garth House Mickey Mehaffy Children's Advocacy Program,
Inc.; No Funds Required
Proposed Resolution No. 23796 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-275.
(4) P.R. No. 23801 — A Resolution Authorizing Motorola
Solutions Of Houston, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract
696-23 To Repair The Point To Point Relay At The Tower In
The Amount Of $24,028.82, Funding Will Be Split Between
The Port Arthur Fire Department Account Number 001-19-
047-5318-00-30-000 ($12,041.41) And The Port Arthur
Police Department Account Number 001-17-045-5318-00-
30-000 ($12,041.41)
Proposed Resolution No. 23801 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-276.
(5) P.R. No. 23812 — A Resolution Authorizing Amendment No.
8 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of Health And Human Services Primary Health
Care Program, For The Amount Not To Exceed $344,255.00,
Of Which $68,530.00 Is Allocated Toward The Contract
Period September 1, 2024, Through August 31, 2025. No
Cash Match Required
Proposed Resolution No. 23812 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-277.
(6) P.R. No. 23814 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase 598 Garbage Cans From Sierra Container Group
Of Ocala, Florida, Under NCPA/Omnia Partners Cooperative
Purchasing Contract No. 02-149, In The Amount Of
$37,232.00. Funding Is Available In The Public Works Solid
Waste Residential Garbage Division — Minor Equipment
Account, Account Number 403-50-310-5240-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23814 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-278.
(8) P.R. No. 23823 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A
Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue A
Major Pipeline Permit To Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC C/O
Sempra Energy Of Houston, Texas For The Installation Of A
Forty-Two Inch (42") Natural Gas Pipeline Within The City
Limits Of Port Arthur, Texas
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Proposed Resolution No. 23823 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-279.
(9) P.R. No. 23824 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year
(Second Renewal) Of The Non-Exclusive Contracts With
Triangle Dirt Works, Select Civil Services, LLC DBA Select
Materials, And Mid-County Land Co., Ltd. For The Providing
Of Soils For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected
Budgetary Amount Of $600,000.00 ($25,000.00 FY 24)
Funding Is Available In Account No. 403-50-320-5486-00-
00-000 ($212,500.00 FY 25) — Public Works Landfill —
Landfill Construction And Account No. 001-21-053-5316-
00-70-000 ($150,000.00 FY 24 And $212,500.00 FY 25) —
Public Works Streets Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 23824 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-280.
(10) P.R. No. 23825 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year
(Second And Final Renewal) Of The Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Triangle Dirt Works, Select
Materials, PC Trucking, And Lake City Trucking For Materials
Hauling At The Landfill With A Projected Budgetary Impact
Of $700,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Landfill's
Professional Services Account, 403-50-320-5420-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23825 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-281.
(11) P.R. No. 23826 — A Resolution Granting An 18'
Easement/Right-OfWay To Entergy Texas, Inc. At The Rear
Of 3535 Gates Boulevard For The Purpose Of Installing
Power For Temporary/Permanent Service To The New
Animal Services Center Site @ 3615 Gates Boulevard
Proposed Resolution No. 23826 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 24-282.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23821 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Apply For The Texas Parks And Wildlife
Outdoor Grant For Park Improvements And Enhancements;
Funding For 50% Match Is Contingent Upon Pending
Budget Amendment PO No. 7253
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom and
carried Proposed Resolution No. 23821 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-283.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 24-283 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-283
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE TEXAS PARKS
AND WILDLIFE OUTDOOR GRANT FOR PARK
IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS;
FUNDING FOR 50% MATCH IS CONTINGENT
UPON PENDING BUDGET AMENDMENT PO NO.
7253
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7253 — 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 $375,000.00 And The
Health Fund By $202,609.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7253 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 24-28.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 24-28 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 24-28
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
$375,000.00 AND THE HEALTH FUND BY
$202,609.00
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 8:56 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 July 2, 2024.
APPROVED: July 16, 2024.
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