HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10-06-2009 Regular Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING -October 6, 2009
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Flood 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, October
6, 2009 at 8:40 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth "Liz" Segler;
Councilmembers Morris Albright, III, Martin Flood, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson, Dawana
K. Wise and Thomas J. "Tom" Henderson; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, City
Secretary Terri Hanks, City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow, First Assistant City Attorney
Valecia "Val" Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember Jack Chatman, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:45 a.m.
Councilmember John Beard, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 9:15 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
Mayor Prince acknowledged October 5-9, 2009 as "National Fire Prevention Week".
Mayor Prince presented the followingproclamations:
"National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" -October, 2009
"Mammography Day" -October 16, 2009
"~ulie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program Day" -October 20, 2009
Julie Rogers Gift of Life Marketing Coordinator Kathy Chessher appeared before the City
Council to accept the proclamation. She announced "Putting on the Pink",abreast
cancer awareness event featuring entertainment by Actress Debbie Reynolds, will be
held Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Julie Rogers Theater.
Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program Representatives distributed cancer prevention
educational materials.
"National Arts and Humanities Month" -October, 2009
Councilmember Chatman joined the Regular Meeting at 8:45 a.m.
Minutes
September 8, 2009 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
September 22, 2009 Special Executive Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers -None
B. Presentations -None
C. Correspondence -None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
P. R. No. 15452 - A Resolution Authorizing The Distribution And
Collection Of The City Of Port Arthur Application For Certification
As A Port Arthur Business Enterprise (PABE)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15452.
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons addressed inquiries regarding the Port Arthur Business
Enterprise application and certification process.
The motion was made by Councilmember Wise and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman to table Proposed Resolution No. 15452.
Proposed Resolution No. 15452 was tabled over the dissenting votes of Mayor Prince;
Councilmember Williamson and Councilmember Henderson.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM
(1) To Consider Whether Or Not To Create A Reinvestment
Zone For The Downtown Area
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:05 a.m.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow presented an overview of the Public Hearing for the
creation of a downtown reinvestment zone.
Mayor Prince requested to hear from anyone in the audience regarding the proposed
reinvestment zone. No one appeared to address the Public Hearing.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman
and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:12 a.m.
(2) To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For A Metal
Recycling Facility. 8660 South First Avenue, Tract 7, Lot 7,
159 WM King 2.765 & Tract 8, 159 WM King, Seafood
Enterprise, Inc., Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas. 209-
07 (SUP #210) Applicant: MIN Transcontinental, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:13 a.m.
Planning and Zoning Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to
present an overview of the proposed specific use permit for a metal recycling facility in
Sabine Pass.
Councilmember Beard joined the Regular Meeting at 9:15 a.m.
Mayor Prince requested to hear from anyone in the audience regarding the proposed
specific use permit. No one appeared to address the Public Hearing.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember
Williamson and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:21 a.m.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and
carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Consent Items E and F and Proposed Consent Resolution No.'s 15471,
15513, 15535, 15540, 15547 and 15550:
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A. Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of Two Heavy
Utility Trucks From H-GAC (Through Philpott Motor
Company, Nederland, TX) In The Amount Of $78,770.24
For The Utility Operations Department (Water
Administration Division)
B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Grayson
Armature, Orange, TX In The Amount Of $22,851.49 For
Repairs To A Vertical 75HP Motor And A 300HP Motor For
The Utility Operations Department (Wastewater
Conveyance Division)
C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Rural Pipe &
Supply, ]asper, TX In The Amount Of $8,595 For The
Purchase Of A 12" Level Control Valve For The Utility
Operations Department (Water Distribution Division)
D. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Triangle Waste
Solutions, L.P., In The Amount Of $11,177 For The Rental
Of Portable Toilets Used In The Sabine Pass Area Following
Hurricane Ike
E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Dallas Dodge,
Dallas, TX (Through HGAC) In The Amount Of $186,522 For
The Purchase Of Three Police Vehicles
Consent Item E was held for individual consideration.
F. Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of One (i)
Panasonic Toughbook Laptop And Three (3) Badger Trimble
Ranger Handheld From Rural Pipe & Supply, ]asper, Texas
In The Amount Of $26,366.00 For The Water Utility
Department
Consent Item F was held for individual consideration.
G. Expense Reports
Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince:
Use Of Personal Auto For City Business
Months Of August & September, 2009 $107.80
Resolutions -Consent
(i) P. R. No. 15465 - A Resolution Approving A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur, Lamar State College-Port
Arthur And The Port Arthur Historical Society For The
Purpose Of Funding The Museum Of The Gulf Coast For The
2009-2010 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $144,336,
Account #140-1405-557.59-00, M97904
Proposed Resolution No. 15465 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-444.
(2) P. R. No. 15471 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Encroachment Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur And TOTAL Petrochemicals USA, Inc. Pertaining To A
Public Right-Of-Way Whereupon A Private Sanitary Sewer
Line Was Constructed Along Locust Avenue Between Laurel
Street And Terrell Street, In Fairlea Addition In The City Of
Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 15471 was held for individual consideration.
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(3) P. R. No. 15513 - A Resolution Authorizing A Consulting
Contract For The Services Of A. R. Panzera, CIMC, Benefit
Plan Consultant Related To The City's Other Post
Employment Benefit (OPEB)
Proposed Resolution No. 15513 was held for individual consideration.
(4) P. R. No. 15514 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A CDBG Contract In The Amount Of $7,500.00 Between
The Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council And The City
Of Port Arthur To Provide Neighborhood Security Through
The Use Of Neighborhood Action Groups, Primarily In Low
To Moderate Income Neighborhoods
Proposed Resolution No. 15514 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-445.
(5) P. R. No. 15531- A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For The Texas
Point National Wildlife Refuge For The Operation Of A
Radio Tower, Located At 7950 South Gulfway Drive, A.K.A.
5 Acres Out Of 61.50 Acre-Tract 178, A-167 Sohn McGaffey
Survey (Lies 4 Miles In The Southwest Sector From The 4
Way Stop In Sabine Pass), Port Arthur, 7efferson County,
Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 15531 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-446.
(6) P. R. No. 15533 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager, Fire Chief, And Police Chief To Apply For Round 8
Of The 2008 Port Security Grant
Proposed Resolution No. 15533 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-447.
(7) P. R. No. 15535 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And DynaSource, Inc. To Review And Make
Recommendations On The City's Records Management
Program For An Amount Not To Exceed $6,000
Proposed Resolution No. 15535 was held for individual consideration.
(8) P. R. No. 15538 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Payment
In The Amount Of $6,170.30 To Stonewater, Inc., For
Services For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Stonewater, Inc. For Community Development Block
Grant Disaster Recovery Program, Housing Reconstruction,
Account Number 117-1404-621.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 15538 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-448.
(9) P. R. No. 15539 - A Resolution Authorizing Additional
Services For The Contract Approved dune 2, 2009 Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux & Gates Consulting
Engineers, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas For Professional
Services Related To The TWDB CWSRF (ARRA) Grant
Increasing The Budget For This Engineering Service By
$56,500 To A Total Of $421,500. Account 426-1625-
532.54-00, Project 426016
Proposed Resolution No. 15539 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-449.
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(10) P. R. No. 15540 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Enter Into Contract With The Texas Department
Of Housing And Community Affairs (TDHCA) For The
Implementation Of The Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP) In The Amount Of $2,322,948
Proposed Resolution No. 15540 was held for individual consideration.
(11) P. R. No. 15541 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
An Advance Payment Of $200,000.00 For Hurricane Ike
Related Windstorm Damages From The City's Windstorm
Insurance Carrier (McGriff, Seibels & Williams)
Proposed Resolution No. 15541 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-450.
(12) P. R. No. 15543 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 Increasing The
Scope Of Services For The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And dames W. Turner Construction, LTD For
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery
Program, Housing Reconstruction, Account Number 106-
1425-571.59-00, Project Number RITA04
Proposed Resolution No. 15543 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-451.
(13) P. R. No. 15547 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Indemnity And Hold Harmless
Agreement ("Agreement") With The Texas Department Of
Housing And Community Affairs (TDHCA) For The
Completion Of Reconstruction Of Homes That Were
Identified With Substantial Damage Caused By Hurricane
Rita. The Program Will Be Administered By The State Of
Texas CDBG Disaster Recovery Program
Proposed Resolution No. 15547 was held for individual consideration.
(14) P. R. No. 15549 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Support A Comprehensive Selective Traffic
Enforcement Grant (S.T.E.P.) In The Amount Of $48,971.93
With A Cash Match By The City Of Port Arthur In The
Amount Of $7,629.26 (Account No. 001-1101-521.92-00)
Proposed Resolution No. 15549 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-452.
(15) P. R. No. 15550 - A Resolution Authorizing A Consulting
Contract For The Services Of Strasburger And Price, LLP,
Attorney's At Law, As Consultants Related To The City's
Retiree Health Insurance Plan
Proposed Resolution No. 15550 was held for individual consideration.
(16) P. R. No. 15556 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For Professional/Technical Services Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Soutex Surveyors, Inc. Acting
Through Anthony Leger, Vice-President, For Certain
Professional And Technical Engineering Services In The
Amount Of $42,500. Engineering Account No. 001-1202-
531.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 15556 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-453.
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(17) P. R. No. 15557 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute A Department Of The Army License Agreement For
The Continued Operation And Maintenance Of A 16-Inch
Water Line Beneath The Port Arthur Canal
Proposed Resolution No. 15557 was adopted becoming Resolution No 09-454.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Items -Consent
E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Dallas Dodge,
Dallas, TX (Through HGAC) In The Amount Of $186,522 For
The Purchase Of Three Police Vehicles
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Consent Item E be adopted.
Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries
related to the proposed police vehicle purchase.
Proposed Consent Item E was adopted.
Councilmember Albright left the Council Chamber at 9:40 a.m.
F. Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of One (i)
Panasonic Toughbook Laptop And Three (3) Badger Trimble
Ranger Handheld From Rural Pipe & Supply, gasper, Texas
In The Amount Of $26,366.00 For The Water Utility
Department
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Consent Item F be adopted.
Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City
Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed specialty equipment purchase.
Proposed Consent Item F was adopted.
Councilmember Albright returned to the Council Chamber at 9:43 p.m.
Resolutions -Consent
(2) P. R. No. 15471 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Encroachment Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur And TOTAL Petrochemicals USA, Inc. Pertaining To A
Public Right-Of--Way Whereupon A Private Sanitary Sewer
Line Was Constructed Along Locust Avenue Between Laurel
Street And Terrell Street, In Fairlea Addition In The City Of
Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
First Assistant City Attorney Valecia Tizeno stated the following revision into the record:
The proposed encroachment agreement corporate name shall be revised
as an agreement between the City of Port Arthur and TOTAL PAR, LLC.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Flood, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and
carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15471 was adopted with above-
stated revision, becoming Resolution No. 09-455.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-455 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-455
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND TOTAL PAR, LLC
PERTAINING TO A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREUPON A PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER LINE
WAS CONSTRUCTED ALONG LOCUST AVENUE
BETWEEN LAUREL STREET AND TERRELL STREET, IN
FAIRLEA ADDITION IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
(3) P. R. No. 15513 - A Resolution Authorizing A Consulting
Contract For The Services Of A. R. Panzera, CIMC, Benefit
Plan Consultant Related To The City's Other Post
Employment Benefit (OPEB)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and
carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15513 was tabled.
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15513 was tabled.
(7) P. R. No. 15535 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And DynaSource, Inc. To Review And Make
Recommendations On The City's Records Management
Program For An Amount Not To Exceed $6,000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15535 was adopted
becoming Resolution No. 09-456.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-456 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-456
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND DYNASOURCE, INC. TO
REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE
CITY'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000
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(10) P. R. No. 15540 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Enter Into Contract With The Texas Department
Of Housing And Community Affairs (TDHCA) For The
Implementation Of The Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP) In The Amount Of $2,322,948
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15540 be adopted.
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons addressed inquiries related to the proposed contract
with the TDHCA and the implementation of the NSP.
Proposed Resolution No. 15540 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-457.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-457 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-457
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS (TDHCA) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
(NSP) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,322,948
(13) P. R. No. 15547 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Indemnity And Hold Harmless
Agreement ("Agreement'? With The Texas Department Of
Housing And Community Affairs (TDHCA) For The
Completion Of Reconstruction Of Homes That Were
Identified With Substantial Damage Caused By Hurricane
Rita. The Program Will Be Administered By The State Of
Texas CDBG Disaster Recovery Program
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
Councilmember Williamson recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a
conflict of interest affidavit with the City Secretary.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15547 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-458.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-458 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-458
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS
AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
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AFFAIRS (TDHCA) FOR THE COMPLETION OF
RECONSTRUCTION OF HOMES THAT WERE
IDENTIFIED WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE CAUSED
BY HURRICANE RITA. THE PROGRAM WILL BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS CDBG
DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM
(15) P. R. No. 15550 - A Resolution Authorizing A Consulting
Contract For The Services Of Strasburger And Price, LLP,
Attorney's At Law, As Consultants Related To The City's
Retiree Health Insurance Plan
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15550 was
tabled.
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15550 was tabled.
A. Resolutions
(1) P. R. No. 15306 - A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's
Policies And Procedures For Incentive Contracts And
Repealing Resolution No. 03-307
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15306 be adopted.
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive OfFcer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to address inquiries related to incentive policies and procedures.
Councilmember Henderson requested an EDC quarterly report.
Proposed Resolution No. 15306 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-459.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-459 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-459
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
INCENTIVE CONTRACTS AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION N0.03-307
(2) P. R. No. 15530 - A Resolution Approving Funding Of An
Additional $7,000 To The Southeast Texas Economic
Development Foundation (SETEDF) For The Assistance Of
The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) To
Coordinate The Regional Economic Development Efforts For
The Region Of Hardin, Jefferson And Orange Counties
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 15530 be adopted.
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed funding.
Councilmember Williamson requested a current regional economic development
initiative report.
Proposed Resolution No. 15530 was adopted over the dissenting vote of
Councilmember Beard, becoming Resolution No. 09-460.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Beard.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-460 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-460
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING OF AN
ADDITIONAL $7,000 TO THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (SETEDF)
FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (REDI) TO COORDINATE
THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
FOR THE REGION OF HARDIN, JEFFERSON AND
ORANGE COUNTIES
(3) P. R. No. 15534 - A Resolution Pertaining To The
Nomination For The Board Of Directors Of The Orange
County Appraisal District
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Secretary Terri Hanks read the following nominations into the record:
Candidate
Votes
Lynda Gunstream 13
Hughie Allen 13
Laura Floyd 12
Nancy Gray Ashworth 12
Virginia Fawcett 12
The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15534 be adopted.
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons addressed inquiries related to the Orange County
Appraisal District's jurisdiction and appointment process.
Proposed Resolution No. 15534 was adopted over the dissenting votes of
Councilmembers Chatman, Flood and Beard, becoming Resolution No. 09-461.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright,
Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmembers Chatman, Flood and Beard.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-461 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION N0.09-461
A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE NOMINATION
FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
(4) P. R. No. 15537 - A Resolution Pertaining To Germer Gertz,
L.L.P. Acting As The Legal Counsel For The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15537 be adopted.
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed legal agreement.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15537 be held after the Executive Session.
Proposed Resolution No. 15537 was held after the Executive Session.
(5) P. R. No. 15545 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Submit An Application To The U. S. Department Of Labor,
Employment And Training Administration For Pathways Out
Of Poverty Grant Funding
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 15545 be adopted.
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed grant funding.
Proposed Resolution No. 15545 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-462.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-462 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-462
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND
TRAINING ADMINISTRATION FOR PATHWAYS OUT
OF POVERTY GRANT FUNDING
(6) P. R. No. 15548 - A Resolution Amending The Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Carl Parker
(Requested By Mayor Prince) Account No. 001-1003-
512.59-00, Project No. M97913
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15548 be adopted.
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Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill addressed inquiries regarding
Former Senator Carl Parker's current agreement and the proposed amendment.
Councilmember Beard requested that the following be made a part of the record:
I want this stated for the record that I do have a real concern with the
fees, with doing this, and about why we are doing this. I know we are
going into an election cycle and that probably has some effect in this, too.
But, given the conditions that we have here in this city and that we have
substantially raised our citizen's taxes, you know, by 3.2 cents and all the
other economic constraints that are going on.
Being the fact that the legislation will not be in session again until, when
2011, unless a special session is called for. We have always done this on
a basis where you got a flat rate, a rate that varied. I am not going to be
able to support this. Simply, just giving him a flat rate across the board,
whether they are in session or not. I don't think that is being a very
responsible thing to do and I can't support it.
But, we have always done it before...To keep it where out of session was
one rate, in session, because we knew it was greater demands on him to
be there, be available, and to work in our behalf, that was different. I
have no problem with supporting him continuing to do so, but not with
that substantial of an increase. At a flat rate across the board for twenty-
four months. That's $70,000 a year, versus what we were doing
previously, which is at least a third less. I don't see any justification for
doing this, especially with the legislation not being in session.
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons acknowledged the many accomplishments of Former
Senator Carl Parker's legal services.
Councilmember Beard requested a report on legal agreements.
Councilmember Flood left the Council Chamber at 10:45 a.m.
Proposed Resolution No. 15548 was adopted over the dissenting vote of
Councilmember Beard, becoming Resolution No. 09-463
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Beard.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-463 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-463
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND CARL
PARKER (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE) ACCOUNT
NO.001-1003-512.59-00, PROJECT NO. M97913
(7) P. R No. 15551 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With
EMR, Incorporated For A Drainage Evaluation Study In An
Amount Not To Exceed $4,000 In Regards To Possible
FEMA Reimbursable Debris Removal From Hurricane Ike,
Account 001-1204-531.54-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15551 be adopted.
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons addressed inquiries related to hurricane debris removal.
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Councilmember Flood returned to the Council Chamber at 10:50 a.m.
Proposed Resolution No. 15551 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-464.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-464 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-464
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH
EMR, INCORPORATED FOR A DRAINAGE
EVALUATION STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$4,000 IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE FEMA
REIMBURSABLE DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM
HURRICANE I KE, ACCOUNT 001-1204-531.54-00
(8) P. R. No. 15553 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Incentive
Programs For Hotels (Requested By Councilmembers Flood,
Beard And Chatman)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Resolution No.
15553 be tabled. The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 15553 failed, because of
a lack of a second.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15553 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Flood that Proposed Resolution No. 15553 be adopted with the following amendment:
The hotel is to be located south of Highway 73.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 15553 be adopted with the following
amendments:
1. The hotel is adjacent to the Bob Bowers Civic Center; or
2. The hotel provides support for the City's emergency operations; or
3. The hotels are located south of Highway 73.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 15553 be adopted with the following
amendments:
The City Council recommends that future incentives for (public
infrastructure for hotels) not be approved for the next five (years)
unless:
1. The hotel is adjacent to the Bob Bowers Civic Center; or
2. The hotel provides support for the City's emergency operations; or
3. The hotel is located south of Highway 73.
Proposed Resolution No. 15553 was adopted with the above-stated amendments,
becoming Resolution No. 09-465.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-465 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-465
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO INCENTIVE
PROGRAMS FOR HOTELS (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS FLOOD, BEARD AND CHATMAN)
(9) P. R. No. 15554 - A Resolution Approving The Payment Of
The Final Retainage To Trevino Group. Account No. Project
GO-804, 301-1601-591.82-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 15554 be tabled.
Councilmember Albright and Councilmember Williamson removed their motions to table
Proposed Resolution No. 15554.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 15554 be adopted.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow addressed inquiries related to the proposed final retainage.
Proposed Resolution No. 15554 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-466.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright,
Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-466 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-466
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF THE
FINAL RETAINAGE TO TREVINO GROUP. ACCOUNT
NO. PROJECT GO-804, 301-1601-591.82-00
(10) P. R. No. 15558 - A Resolution Approving An Agreement
With Digital Workforce Academy
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15558 be adopted.
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive OfFcer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed agreement.
The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Segler that Proposed Resolution No. 15558 be tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 15558 was tabled over the dissenting vote of Councilmember
Williamson.
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B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 6039 - An Ordinance Pertaining To The
Appointment Of An Acting City Attorney And For Providing
Transition Thereon
Proposed Ordinance No. 6039 was held until after the Executive Session.
(2) P. O. No. 6040 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting A Specific
Use Permit For Min Transcontinental, Inc. Recycling Facility
To Operate At 8660 South 1~ Avenue By (betty Road) And
The Sabine Neches Ship Channel. The Legal Description Of
The Property Is Tract 7 And Tract 8 Of The WM King
Survey, A-300159, Approximately 3.311 Acres, City Of Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; Violation Of This
Ordinance (Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port
Arthur) Is Punishable As Provided In Section i-13 Of The
City Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two
Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars; Providing For Publication In
The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And
Effective Immediately After The Publication Date. Z09-07 -
(SUP 2l0) MIN Transcontinental Recycling Facility On
About 3.11 Acres Out Of The WM King Survey Sabine Pass,
Jefferson County, Texas
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Ordinance No. 6040 be adopted.
Planning and Zoning Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to
address inquiries related to the proposed Specific Use Permit for a Recycling Facility in
Sabine Pass.
Councilmember Albright and Councilmember Henderson left the Council Chamber at
11:35 a.m.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6040 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-71.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
Beard, Williamson and Wise.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-71 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.09-71
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR MIN
TRANSCONTINENTAL, INC. RECYCLING FACILITY TO
OPERATE AT 8660 SOUTH 1~ AVENUE BY (BETTY
ROAD) AND THE SABINE NECHES SHIP CHANNEL.
THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY IS
TRACT 7 AND TRACT 8 OF THE WM KING SURVEY, A-
300159, APPROXIMATELY 3.311 ACRES, CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS;
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE (OR THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR) IS
PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-13 OF THE
CITY ORDINANCES AS AMENDED BY FINE NOT
EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND [$2,000.00] DOLLARS;
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PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PUBLICATION
DATE. Z09-07 - (SUP 210) MIN TRANSCONTINENTAL
RECYCLING FACILITY ON ABOUT 3.11 ACRES OUT OF
THE WM KING SURVEY SABINE PASS, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS
(3) P. O. No. 6042 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Donation Of
Bicycles, Weed Eaters, And Lawnmowers To The Port Cities
Rescue Mission Of Port Arthur, Texas
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6042 be adopted.
Councilmember Albright and Councilmember Henderson returned to the Council
Chamber at 11:37 a.m.
Councilmember Chatman left the Council Chamber at 11:38 a.m.
Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries
related to the proposed donation of abandoned property to the Port Cities Rescue
Mission.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6042 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-72.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Flood,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-72 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE N0.09-72
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF
BICYCLES, WEED EATERS, AND LAWNMOWERS TO
THE PORT CITIES RESCUE MISSION OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS
The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 11:41 a.m. and reconvened their
Regular Meeting at 1:33 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince;
Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson and
Henderson; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Hanks; City Attorney Sokolow;
First Assistant City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
C. *Reoorts And Recommendations
(1) Update On Downtown Revitalization
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to present the above-mentioned report.
Councilmember Wise joined the Regular Council Meeting at 1:37 p.m.
(2) Update On Recovery Hurricane Ike And Stimulus Projects
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca
Underhill, First Assistant City Attorney Valecia Tizeno and Neighborhood Stabilization
Program Administrative Clerk Jalessa Green appeared before the City Council to present
the above-mentioned report.
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Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to report on the EDC's participation efforts.
Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to report on
ongoing survey information.
Councilmember Chatman joined the Regular Meeting at 1:54 p.m.
VII REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None
IX. CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
(1) Section 551.074 Government Code - To Discuss The
Appointment Of An Acting City Attorney And Transition
Thereof
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value
Of Land Adjacent To The City's Boardwalk
(3) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Possible
Incentives As To Call Centers
The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 2:04 p.m. to meet in Executive
Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their Regular Meeting
at 3:43 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem
Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson; City
Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Hanks; City Attorney Sokolow; First Assistant City
Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting after the Executive Session.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(9) P. R. No. 15554 - A Resolution Approving The Payment Of
The Final Retainage To Trevino Group. Account No. Project
GO-804, 301-1601-591.82-00
The Mayor re-introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 15554 /Resolution No. 09-466 be reconsidered.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow recommended rescinding and tabling Proposed Resolution
No. 15554 /Resolution No. 09-466 until further review of outstanding account payables.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 15554 /Resolution No. 09-466 be rescinded and
tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 15554 /Resolution No. 09-466 was rescinded and tabled.
(4) P. R. No. 15537 - A Resolution Pertaining To Germer Gertz,
L.L.P. Acting As The Legal Counsel For The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Attorney Mark Sokolow made the following amendment for the record:
"...with Guy Goodson as the lead attorney and who will only have a
backup who is an experienced partner."
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15537 was adopted with the above-
stated amendment by the City Attorney, becoming Resolution No. 09-466.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-466 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-466
A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO GERMER GERTZ,
L.L.P. ACTING AS THE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 6039 - An Ordinance Pertaining To The
Appointment Of An Acting City Attorney And For Providing
Transition Thereon
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6039 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Wise and seconded by Councilmember Beard
that Proposed Ordinance No. 6039 be adopted with the following amendment:
"Allowing the City Council to move forward with the appointment of
Valecia Tizeno as the Acting City Attorney and immediately begin the
employment search for a permanent City Attorney."
Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City
Council to address inquiries related to employment hiring and advertisement expenses.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Ordinance
No. 6039:
Councilmember Beard "Yes"
Councilmember Chatman "Yes"
Councilmember Flood "Yes"
Councilmember Henderson "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Segler "No"
Councilmember Williamson "No"
Councilmember Wise "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No. 6039 failed.
Mavor Prince made the following amendment into the record:
That the City Council hereby appoints Ms. Valecia Tizeno as Acting City
Attorney at Range 72, Step 1 with a $160 monthly automobile allowance
and a $40 monthly cell phone allowance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6039 be adopted with the above-stated
amendment.
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The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No.
6039 with the above-statement amendment:
Councilmember Beard "No"
Councilmember Chatman "Yes"
Councilmember Flood "Yes"
Councilmember Henderson "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Councilmember Wise "No"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No. 6039 carried over the dissenting votes of
Councilmember Beard and Councilmember Wise, becoming Ordinance No. 09-73.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-73 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE N0.09-73
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT
OF AN ACTING CITY ATTORNEY AND FOR
PROVIDING TRANSITION THEREON
(1) P. O. No. 6039 - An Ordinance Pertaining To The
Appointment Of An Acting City Attorney And For Providing
Transition Thereon
The City Manager re-introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Wise and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson to amend Proposed Ordinance No. 6039 with the following amendment:
"That the cap on the reimbursement as to accrual of sick time is removed
as it pertains to Mark Sokolow."
Human Resources Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to state
that the amendment is included in the Proposed Ordinance.
Councilmember Wise and Councilmember Williamson withdrew their motions to amend.
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Councilmember Beard:
i. Requested a listing of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program's property
acquisition locations.
2. Requested acquiring a subscription to the REDI (Regional Economic Development
Initiative) Newsletter.
3. Requested a report on the Downtown Revitalization Board organizational
structure.
4. Requested information on the Water Utility Fund and costs for subsidizing water
rates.
5. Requested a report on prospective Boardwalk Projects.
Councilmember Chatman:
1. Requested a Weed and Seed Grant final report and a surplus equipment report.
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2. Requested a report on the Sabine Pass Water Tower and a daily water loss
report.
3. Requested a report on Digital Workforce pertaining to job retention rates and
percentage of Port Arthur residents..
4. Requested a crime report at the O.W. Collins apartment complex.
Councilmember Flood:
1. Reported security light outages on Texas Avenue.
2. Reported storm drain problems on Sharon and Plaza Streets.
Councilmember Wise:
Councilmember Wise requested an agenda item to nominate members to the
Downtown Revitalization Board.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
City Attorney Mark Sokolow extended appreciation to the City Council for the
opportunity of serving the City of Port Arthur.
Mayor Prince announced that road construction will begin on 39th Street, from Ninth
Avenue to Twin City Highway.
Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 4:19 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 DELORIS ~~BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD October 6, 2009.
APPROVED:
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