HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 19, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM
DONEANE BECKCOM, City of CITY MANAGER
MAYOR PRO TEM
SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY
WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. o r t r t h u r
TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO
HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR. Tc ruc CITY ATTORNEY
THOMAS KINLAW,III
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
5:30 P. M. CT
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled For Tuesday, November 19, 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
Meeting In Person Or By Dialing One Of The Following Toll-Free Numbers And Entering
The Meeting ID: 870 1623 7244 And Passcode: 304165
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
November 19, 2024
5:30 PM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie
Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom
Councilmember Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Frank, Sr.
City Manager Burton, CPM
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Pais Cotroneo
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Harry Elmazaj Of M.K. Painting, Inc. Regarding Procter Street
Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Street And Pot-Hole Repair
(Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
(2) A Presentation By The Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation Regarding Vacant Commercial And Retail Spaces In
District Three And Plans For Attracting Businesses To Those
Locations (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom)
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
(3) A Presentation By The Fire Chief Regarding The Required Ambulatory
Services To Support The City (Requested By Councilmember
Hamilton Everfield)
C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None
D. Employee Recognition — None
E. Correspondence — None
F. Discussions
(1) A Discussion Regarding Proper Decorum During Closed Meeting
Executive Sessions Of The City Council (Requested By Mayor Pro
Tern Beckcom)
(2) A Discussion Regarding Convening A Charter Change Committee
(Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
(3) Discussion And Possible Action Regarding The 89th Texas Legislative
Session Priorities And Travel Budget To Advocate For The City Of
Port Arthur Legislative Priorities (Requested By Councilmember
Hamilton Everfield)
(4) Discussion And Possible Action To Create City Council Committees
To Quarterly Meet With Each Appointed Official Individually On
Government Efficiency (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton
Everfield)
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:
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A
TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) —
CONTINUED
(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
(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
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
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 Expense Reports
(A1) Mayor Pro Tern Doneane Beckcom:
Texas Municipal League Conference
Houston, Texas
October 8 — 11, 2024 $877.90
(A2) Councilmember Willie Lewis:
Texas Municipal League Conference
Houston, Texas
October 8 — 11, 2024 $2,066.56
(A3) Councilmember Donald Frank:
Texas Municipal League Conference
Houston, Texas
October 8 — 11, 2024 $1,851.56
B. Minutes - None
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AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23898 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And N&T Construction Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas,
Decreasing The Original Contract Amount By $95,295.34 To The New
Contract Total Of $9,289,704.66; And Authorizing The Closeout Of
The Contract, And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of
$464,485.23 For The Port Arthur Health Department Facility
Renovation Project, Located At 5860 9th Avenue; Funds Available In
Capital Improvement Retainage Account No. 307-00-000-2050-00-
00-000 ($347,500.59) And ARPA Retainage Account No. 169-00-000-
2050-00-00-000 ($116,984.64)
(2) P.R. No. 23956—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A 5-Year Agreement With Axon Enterprises, Inc. Of Scottsdale,
Arizona For The Purchase Of 90 Tasers And Accessories For The
Annual Amount Of $87,739.20; Funding Is Available In Account No.
625-17-045-8522-00-00-000 Capital Reserve Account With
Subsequent Years Subject To Annual Appropriation By City Council
(3) P.R. No. 23999 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of (12)
Flock Safety LPR Cameras And Their Compliant Component
Accessories For The Police Department From Flock Safety Inc. Of
Atlanta, Georgia In The Amount Of $40,400.00 With An Annual
Recurring Cost Of $38,000.00 Subject To Appropriation Of Funds;
Funding Available In FY 2024-2025 Account No 001-17-045-5450-
00-30-000
(4) P.R. No. 24005 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Motiva 2024 First Responders Grant Program In The
Amount Of $2,500.00, With No Cash Match
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AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(5) P.R. No. 24008—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With Signature Group (International Property
Developments, LLC) Of Port Neches, Texas For The Addition Of A
Five-Foot Extension To The Existing Loading Dock Ramp At The Civic
Center, Under The Southeast Texas Purchasing Cooperative
Administered By Region 5 Education Service Center (Region 5 ESC)
Contract No. 20230404, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount
Of $31,891.00. Funds Available In FY 24-25 Account Number 307-
15-043-8512-00-10-000
(6) P.R. No. 24012—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Carter & Company Of Beaumont, Texas
Through The Region 5 ESC Southeast Texas Cooperative Purchasing
Program, Contract No. 20230305, For The Replacement Of The
Flooring Of The 2nd Floor Of City Hall In The Total Not To Exceed
Amount Of $56,631.00; Funding Is Available In FY 24-25 Account
No. 307-07-015-8512-00-10-000 Buildings
(7) P.R. No. 24016 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Fiscal Year 2025 Body-Worn Camera Grant Funding In
The Amount Of $99,286.20 With A 25% Cash Match In The Amount
Of $33,095.40. Cash Match Is Available In FY24-25 Account Number
001-17-045-5470-00-30-000
(8) P.R. No. 24017 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation To Enter Into A Purchase Agreement With
Mid-County Plaza, LLC For The Sale Of Approximately 5 Acres Of
Land On Jade Avenue In The Spur 93 Business Park
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AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 23997 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repairs To The 12M3
Motor Grader (Unit 2112) For The Public Works — Streets Division
(Streets) By Mustang Caterpillar Of Beaumont, Texas, Through The
Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program For $31,909.76. Funds
Are Available In FY24-25 Public Works Streets (Streets) Equipment
Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5318-00-70-000
(2) P.R. No. 23998—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With SCS Engineers Of Houston, Texas, For
Groundwater, Landfill Gas, And Air Quality Monitoring At The Landfill
For $149,000.00. Funds Are Available In FY24-25 Public Works
Department Landfill Division — Professional Services Account Number
403-50-320-5420-00-00-000
(3) P.R. No. 24024 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A First Amendment To The Non-Exclusive Ambulance
Agreement With Viking Enterprise Inc. Doing Business As City
Ambulance Service To Establish A Month-To-Month Ambulance
Service
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7295 — An Ordinance Designating Thursday, December 26,
2024, As An Official Paid Holiday
(2) P.O. No. 7296 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Correction Special Warranty Deed For Tract 39-A (Lot 39)
Of The Marina Colony Subdivision, Commonly Known As 430 Island
Way, Located In Mariner's Cove On Pleasure Island
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT -
I CONTINUED
(3) P.O. No. 7298 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas To
Authorize The Acceptance Of Credit And Debit Cards Or Other
Electronic Means As Payment Of Fee, Fines, Court Costs And Other
Charges; Provide For A Reimbursement Fee For Processing The
Payment; Provide For Deposit Of The Reimbursement Fees Into The
City's General Fund; Provide For Publication; Provide For Severability
Clause; Provide An Effective Date; And Ordaining Other Matters
Related To The Foregoing
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 November 20, 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 Reauestino 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.
This is an abridged version of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances Article II, Sec. 2-75(a).