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Home My WebLink About(05) 01/07/2025 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — January 7, 2025 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, January 7, 2025 at 9:36 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Doneane Beckcom; Councilmembers Tiffany Hamilton Everfield, Harold Doucet, Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Donald Frank Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; Executive Secretary Lindsay Harris; City Attorney Roxann Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso. Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis was absent from the meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS — None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Thomas Atlas Of Atlas Homes Regarding The Building Department Thomas Atlas, 409 Washington, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned topic. The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:01 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at 10:06 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; Executive Secretary Lindsay Harris; City Attorney Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By The Rotary Club Of Port Arthur Regarding, A Donation To The Port Arthur Health Department For Pack N Plays, For The Infant Safe Sleep Program Health Director Judith Smith appeared before the City Council to introduce Pack N Plays Representatives who made the above-mentioned donation to the City of Port Arthur. C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence — None F. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary And Their Staff (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) Discussion was held with no action taken. (2) A Discussion Regarding Updates On The Port Arthur Coalition For The Homeless (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom) Discussion was held with no action taken. (3) A Discussion As It Pertains To The Streets Program (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) Discussion was held with no action taken. (4) A Discussion On Actions For Obtaining Warrants (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) Discussion was held with no action taken. (5) A Discussion And Possible Action To Create City Council Committees To Quarterly Meet With Each Appointed Official Individually To Support Them In Accomplishing The City's Goals And Objectives (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) Discussion was held with no action taken. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 10:00 AM — None V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Mayor Bartie extended condolences to Public Works Director Flozelle Roberts and family upon the passing of her father Leroy Roberts. Mayor Bartle announced that Kenneth Marks has been elected to serve on the Jefferson County Appraisal District Board from 2025-2027. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 24088 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing 4 Film Co.'s Use Of City Property In Connection With The Production Of A Motion Picture, Notwithstanding The Company's Failure To Obtain A Filming Permit Prior To Commencement Of Filming; And Providing An Effective Date (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24088 was removed from the agenda. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. i City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 2 VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports — None B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 24047 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Map Amendment For 179.73 Acres Of Land Being Out Of The Lafitte's Landing 1 & 2 And D. Gahagen Subdivision, Jefferson County, Texas. (North Of The Port Arthur Canal, South Of Sabine Lake, And West Of The Sabine Lake Causeway Bridge) Z24-09 City Of Port Arthur Planning & Zoning Commission Proposed Resolution No. 24047 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-001. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 23977 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Approximately 1.066 Acre Portion Of Land, More Or Less, Located Near 2950 W. Highway 365, From 295OPARV Holdings, LLC, Of Austin, Texas, For The Estimated Fair Market Value Amount Not To Exceed $26,575.00, To Be Used As Part Of The Port Acres Drainage Improvement Project. Funding Available In Drainage System Account No. 307-21-055-8515-00-10-000. Project No. DR1P03A The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23977 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-002. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-002 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-002 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 3 1.066 ACRE PORTION OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED NEAR 2950 W. HIGHWAY 365, FROM 295OPARV HOLDINGS, LLC, OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FOR THE ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,575.00, TO BE USED AS PART OF THE PORT ACRES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN DRAINAGE SYSTEM ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-055-8515-00-10-000. PROJECT NO. DR1P03A (2) P.R. No. 24018 — A Resolution Approving The Sole Renewal Of The Pre-Employment Workforce Training Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For The Training Of Port Arthur Residents As Class A & B Commercial Drivers In An Amount Not To Exceed $120,000.00; Funds Available In PAEDC FY 24-25 Account No. 120-80-625-5475-00-00-000 (Job Training Programs) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24018 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-003. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-003 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-003 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SOLE RENEWAL OF THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT WORKFORCE TRAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND LAMAR STATE COLLEGE PORT ARTHUR FOR THE TRAINING OF PORT ARTHUR RESIDENTS AS CLASS A & B COMMERCIAL DRIVERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN PAEDC FY 24-25 ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625- 5475-00-00-000 (JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS) (3) P.R. No. 24019 — A Resolution Approving A Training Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For Tuition Reimbursement For Ten (10) Port Arthur Resident High School Graduates Attending A 2-Year Associate Degree Program Not To Exceed $90,000.00; Funds Available In PAEDC FY 24-25 Account No. 120-80- 625-5475-00-00-000 (Job Training Programs) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24019 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-004. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — January 7, 2025 4 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-004 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-004 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND LAMAR STATE COLLEGE PORT ARTHUR FOR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR TEN (10) PORT ARTHUR RESIDENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ATTENDING A 2-YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN PAEDC FY 24-25 ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5475-00-00-000 (JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS) (4) P.R. No. 24023 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) 2025 Elgin Whirlwind 1 Pure Vacuum Street Sweepers With Front Bumper Chain Suspended Magnet For The Drainage Division From Kinloch Equipment And Supply Of Pasadena, Texas, Through The Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract Number 093021-ELG For The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $915,830.00. Funds Are Available In The FY24-25 Capital Reserve Fund Account, Account Number 625-21-000-8522-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24023 be adopted. Finance Director Lynda Boswell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24023 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-005. The caption of Resolution No. 25-005 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-005 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2025 ELGIN WHIRLWIND 1 PURE VACUUM STREET SWEEPERS WITH FRONT BUMPER CHAIN SUSPENDED MAGNET FOR THE DRAINAGE DIVISION FROM KINLOCH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY OF PASADENA, TEXAS, THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NUMBER 093021-ELG FOR THE NOT-TO- City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 5 EXCEED AMOUNT OF $915,830.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FY24-25 CAPITAL RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER 625-21- 000-8522-00-00-000 (5) P.R. No. 24044 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With PA Associated Contractors, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For Construction Manager/Superintendent Services For Port Arthur Transit's (PAT) And Fleet's Upcoming Construction Projects In An Amount Not To Exceed $39,000.00 Funding Is Available In FY24-25 Account No. CAP.00O 401-70-530-8525-00-60- 000 In An Amount Of $25,350.00 And FY24-25 Equipment Services Capital Account No. 307-13-037-8525-00-10-000 In An Amount Of $13,650.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24044 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-006. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-006 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-006 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PA ASSOCIATED CONTRACTORS, LLC OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/SUPERINTENDENT SERVICES FOR PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT'S (PAT) AND FLEET'S UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,000.00 FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN FY24-25 ACCOUNT NO. CAP.00O 401-70-530-8525-00-60-000 IN AN AMOUNT OF $25,350.00 AND FY24-25 EQUIPMENT SERVICES CAPITAL ACCOUNT NO. 307-13-037-8525-00-10-000 IN AN AMOUNT OF $13,650.00 (6) P.R. No. 24061 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Municipal Water Supply Contract With The Lower Neches Valley Authority The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24061 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-007. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 6 The caption of Resolution No. 25-007 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-007 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT WITH THE LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY (7) P.R. No. 24063 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase One (1) Dual Purpose Acela Monterra High-Water/Wildland Firefighting Apparatus For The Fire Department From Acela Truck Company Of Bozeman, Montana In Partnership With West-Mark Through JCB Sourcewell Contract Number 032824-CER Pricing In The Amount Of $400,716.12; Funding Available In FY24-25 Capital Improvement Account Number 625-19-047-8523-00-10-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24063 be adopted. Fire Chief Robert Havens appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24063 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-008. The caption of Resolution No. 25-008 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-008 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE ONE (1) DUAL PURPOSE ACELA MONTERRA HIGH-WATER/WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM ACELA TRUCK COMPANY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WEST- MARK THROUGH JCB SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NUMBER 032824-CER PRICING IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,716.12; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN FY24-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NUMBER 625-19- 047-8523-00-10-000 (8) P.R. No. 24085 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Adopt The Incentive Policies Including The Impact Incentive Policy, Bedrock Incentive Policy, Career Creation Incentive Policy, And Investment Edge Incentive Policy, As Presented To The City Council, In Support Of Capital Investment, Infrastructure Development, And Job Creation In Port Arthur City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 7 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24085 be adopted. An EDC Representative appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24085 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-009. The caption of Resolution No. 25-009 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-009 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT THE INCENTIVE POLICIES INCLUDING THE IMPACT INCENTIVE POLICY, BEDROCK INCENTIVE POLICY, CAREER CREATION INCENTIVE POLICY, AND INVESTMENT EDGE INCENTIVE POLICY, AS PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL, IN SUPPORT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB CREATION IN PORT ARTHUR (9) P.R. No. 24086 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Environmental Improvements, Inc., Of Humble, Texas, For The Repair Of The Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier 403 Drive Unit And Rake Arms, With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $49,500.00; Funding Is Available In Water Utility Account No. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24086 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-010. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-010 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-010 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS, INC., OF HUMBLE, TEXAS, FOR THE REPAIR OF THE PORT ACRES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 8 CLARIFIER 403 DRIVE UNIT AND RAKE ARMS, WITH A TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $49,500.00; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN WATER UTILITY ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-225-5318-00-00-000, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (10) P.R. No. 24089 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Health And Human Services Commission, WIC Division, To Provide Funds For Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030 (October 1, 2025, Through September 30, 2030), In An Amount Not To Exceed $9,008,026.00. With No City Match Required The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24089 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-011. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-011 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-011 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, WIC DIVISION, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 THROUGH 2030 (OCTOBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2030), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,008,026.00. WITH NO CITY MATCH REQUIRED (11) P.R. No. 24093 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A Mueller Tapping Drill Machine From Core & Main Of Beaumont, Texas With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Of $39,434.94; Funding Is Available In Water Utility Account No. 405-40-000-8522-00-00-000, Equipment The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24093 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-012. 1 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. i Voting No: None. i The caption of Resolution No. 25-012 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-012 I City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — January 7, 2025 9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A MUELLER TAPPING DRILL MACHINE FROM CORE & MAIN OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS WITH A TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $39,434.94; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN WATER UTILITY ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000-8522-00-00-000, EQUIPMENT (12) P.R. No. 24094 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Grant A Utility Easement To Entergy Texas, Inc. For The Construction, Reconstruction, Improvement, Repair, Operation, Inspection, Patrol, Replacement, And Maintenance Of Electric Power And Communication Facilities On A Ten (10)Foot-Wide Portion Of Land Situated In The City's Right-Of-Way Along Jimmy Johnson Boulevard In Connection With The Golf Hill Villas Development Project The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24094 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-013. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-013 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-013 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, OPERATION, INSPECTION, PATROL, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC POWER AND COMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON A TEN (10)- FOOT-WIDE PORTION OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG JIMMY JOHNSON BOULEVARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE GOLF HILL VILLAS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (13) P.R. No. 24095 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And W And W Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Installation Of Sidewalks With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $200,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Public Work Street Maintenance — City Streets, 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 Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24095 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-014. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 10 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-014 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-014 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND W AND W CONSTRUCTION OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $200,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE PUBLIC WORK STREET MAINTENANCE — CITY STREETS, ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-053-8517-00- 10-000 (14) P.R. No. 24096 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And W And W Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Utility Cut Repairs With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $100,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Water Utilities Water Distribution Street Maintenance Account No. 410- 40-215-5316-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24096 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-015. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-015 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-015 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND W AND W CONSTRUCTION OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE UTILITY CUT REPAIRS WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY AMOUNT OF $100,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE WATER UTILITIES WATER DISTRIBUTION STREET MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-215- 5316-00-00-000 (15) P.R. No. 24097 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or Equipment Malfunction The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 11 Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24097 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-016. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-016 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-016 A RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER AND SEWER ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN UTILITY ACCOUNTS DUE TO LEAKS AND/OR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION (16) P.R. No. 24099 — A Resolution Approving A Travel Budget For Travel Related To The City Of Port Arthur Legislative Priorities In The Amount Of $75,000.00. Funding Available In Account No. 001-01-001-5440-00-10-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24099 be adopted. Gloria Sanchez, 6625 Jade Avenue, appeared before the City Council to make inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom and Councilmember Doucet. Proposed Resolution No. 24099 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-017. The caption of Resolution No. 25-017 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-017 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRAVEL BUDGET FOR TRAVEL RELATED TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001-01-001-5440-00-10-00 A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7303 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Rescinding And Repealing Chapter 78, Article II, Division 5, Sections 78-188 Through 78-192 Of The Code Of Ordinances, Relating To The COVID-19 Health And Safety Policy And Other Related Sections The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7303 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-01. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 12 Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-01 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, RESCINDING AND REPEALING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 5, SECTIONS 78-188 THROUGH 78- 192 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS (2) P.O. No. 7304 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas, Inc., At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas And The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In 2025 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7304 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-02. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-02 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS AND THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION IN 2025 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Of The Texas Open Meetings Act To Meet With Its Attorney To Seek Legal Advice On A Matter In Which The Duty Of The Attorney To The City Council Under The Texas Disciplinary Rules Of Professional Conduct Of The State Bar Of Texas Clearly Conflicts With The Texas Open Meetings Act Relating To: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 13 (a) Option To Lease And Access License Agreement, Operating Agreement And Ground Lease Agreement With Diligence Offshore Services, LLC For A Wind Power, Solar Power And Related Facilities On Approximately 2,000 Acres Of Land On Pleasure Island (Requested By Mayor Bartle) (b) Water Utility Account Numbers 00090488 And 00090490 At Avery Trace Apartments, 4020 Highway 365 Port Arthur, Texas (c) Kirk Thomas and KT Trucking and Cattle LLC vs. City of Port Arthur and Flozelle Roberts in Her Official Capacity as Director of Public Works, Civil Action No.: 1:23-CV-282 (2) Section 551.087 — To Discuss Economic Development Negotiations (a) Option To Lease And Access License Agreement, Operating Agreement And Ground Lease Agreement With Diligence Offshore Services, LLC For A Wind Power, Solar Power And Related Facilities On Approximately 2,000 Acres Of Land On Pleasure Island (Requested By Mayor Bartie) (b) Cormorant Clean Energy, LLC The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:58 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 2:55 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; Executive Secretary Lindsay Harris; City Attorney Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. MOTIONS IN OPEN SESSION: Councilmember Hamilton Everfield read the following motion into the record: Motion To Authorize The City Manager To Waive A Total Amount Of $188,286.62 For Water Utility Commercial Account Numbers 137483-00090488 And 137483-90490 Assigned To Avery Trace Apartments Located At 4020 Highway 365 Port Arthur, Texas Due To Water Leaks Documented By The Customer From December 2022 — June 2023 This motion is contingent upon the customer fully complying with: (1) An Agreed To 12-Month Payment Plan In The Amount Of $382,495.10 For Charges That Accrued From October 22, 2022 Through December 30, 2024; And (2) Payment Of Current Monthly Water Charges On Said Accounts For The Next 12 Months Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 7, 2025 14 Voting No: None. X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Mayor Bartie adjourned the meeting at 3:01 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: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY LINDSAY HARRIS END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD January 7, 2025. APPROVED: January 28, 2025. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — January 7, 2025 15