HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10-20-2009 Regular Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING -October 20, 2009
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Thomas J. "Tom" Henderson 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
20, 2009 at 5:35 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth "Liz" Segler;
Councilmembers Jack Chatman, Jr., Martin Flood, Dawana K. Wise and Thomas J.
"Tom" Henderson, City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, Assistant City Secretary Sherri
Bellard, Acting City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police
Mark Blanton.
Councilmember John Beard, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers Morris Albright, III and Robert E. "Bob" Williamson were absent from
the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes
September 15, 2009 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Wise and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
September 22, 2009 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
Proclamations
Mayor Prince presented the followinq Proclamations:
"National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" -October, 2009
Family Violence Prevention Specialist Cindy Ferttita appeared before the City Council to
address domestic violence and receive the above-mentioned proclamation.
"Fire Prevention Week" -October 5 -October 10, 2009
Port Arthur Fireman Mike Free appeared before the City Council to receive the above-
mentioned proclamation.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Matthew Therretis Regarding Building Of Apartment
Complex And Increase Of Crime Rate In The Area
Mr. Matthew Therretis, 1101 West Fifth Street, appeared before the City Council to
discuss crime in his residential area and ofrer his assistance to fight crime.
(2) Lloyd Johnson Regarding Permit For Smitty's Gas Ship
Across The Street From Memorial High School - NOT
PRESENT
(3) Patti Harrington And Kandi Bryant Regarding Housing
Policies And Precedures
Realtor Patti Harrington, 3955 Champion Court, appeared before the City Council to
discuss creation of housing opportunities for the Port Arthur citizens who qualify for first
time home buyer assistance.
Lender Kandi Bryant, no address given, appeared before the City Council to suggest a
unified collaboration between area realtors, lenders and city staff to enhance the
programs offered to first time home buyers.
B. Presentations -None
C. Correspondence -None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) 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.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15452 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-469.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-469 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-469
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION
AND COLLECTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS A PORT
ARTHUR BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (PABE)
(2) 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.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15554 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-470.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-470 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-470
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF THE
FINAL RETAINAGE TO TREVINO GROUP. ACCOUNT
NO. PROJECT GO-804, 301-1601-591.82-00
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(3) 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 Flood and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15558 be adopted.
Acting CitK Attorney Valecia Tizeno read into the record the following revision to Exhibit
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The next class is scheduled for on or about December 14, 2009 and
Digital Workforce is committed to complete the classes as required by this
agreement by 7uly i, 2010.
The motion was made by Councilmember Wise and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15558 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
15558:
Councilmember Chatman "Yes"
Councilmember Flood "Yes"
Councilmember Henderson "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Segler "No"
Councilmember Wise "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 15558 failed to carry.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
15558:
Councilmember Chatman "No"
Councilmember Flood "No"
Councilmember Henderson "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Wise "No"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15558 failed to carry.
(4) P.O. No. 6037 - An Ordinance Providing For Holiday Pay
For The Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 (Requested By Mayor
Prince)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and
carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6037 was adopted becoming Ordinance
No. 09-74.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-74 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE N0.09-74
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR HOLIDAY PAY FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 - 2010 (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR PRINCE)
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
e motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman
Upon th
unanimous) ,the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
and carved Y
Item F Pro osed Resolutions No's. 15560, 15571, 15575, 15579 and
exception of P
15581:
A. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To
Beaumont, TX In The Amount
BetterBuilt Fence Company At Various Utility Operations
Of $16,740 For Fencined Durin Hurricane Ike
Department Sites Damag 9
B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To MKY
Enterprises, Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $8,400 For
The Purchase Of Support Services For The Fire Department
C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Medic-CE,
Houston, TX In The Amount Of $5,406 For The Purchase Of
Two Years On-Line Medical Continuing Education Classes
For The Fire Department
Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Kay Electronics,
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Inc., Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $50,335:82 For The
Purchase Of A New Digital Radio Communication System
For The Transit Department
E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Rural Pipe &
Supply, gasper, TX And Aqua-Metric Sales Company,
Riverside, CA For The Purchase Of Large Water Meters
F. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Center
Court, LLC., Baton Rouge, LA In The Amount Of $12,110
For The Resurfacing Of The Tennis Court At Washington
Park
Item F was held for individual consideration.
G. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Dell (Through
The Texas Department Of Information Resources) In The
Amount Of $23,281.79 For The Purchase Of Computer
Hardware And Software To Support The City s GIS System
H. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Houston Area
Library Automated Network (HALAN) In The Amount Of
$37,790 For FY 2010 Library Computer Services
I. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To The Southeast
Texas Regional Planning Commission In The Amount Of
$29,756.84 For Fiscal Year 2010 Dues And Program
Support
~. Expense Rep,=
Assistant City Secretary Sherri Bellard:
Attended TMCCP Graduate Institute Seminar 1 280.61
October 7-10, 2009, San Antonio, TX $
Resolutions -Consent
1 P. R. No. 15441- A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
() hur To Enter Into An Agreement With The U. S.
Art
De artment Of Energy For An Energy Efficiency And
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Conservation Block Grant In The Amount Of $541,300
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Proposed Resolution No. 15441 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-471.
(2) P. R. No. 15451 - A Resolution Awarding The Contract For
Equipment Batteries To Battery Warehouse Of Orange,
Texas For An Estimated Amount Of $12,588.00
Proposed Resolution No. 15451 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-472.
(3) P. R. No. 15481 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With The South East
Texas Regional Planning Commission For The Acceptance
Of A Social Services Block Grant
Proposed Resolution No. 15481 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-473.
(4) P. R. No. 15492 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion From Toe Wilson,
fir. Of Arceneaux And Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc. And
Contractor's Certificate And Release And Contractor's
Certificate Of Guarantee From ALLCO, Inc. For The
Completion Of Public Water System Improvements To
Serve The PAISD -Memorial High School Stadium And
Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of
Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 15492 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-474.
(5) P. R. No. 15528 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Amendments One Through Seven (1-
7) To Amend The Original Contract #C060003 Between
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission And The
City Of Port Arthur For The Interlocal Agreement With The
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission For The
TDHCA Disaster Recovery Program
Proposed Resolution No. 15528 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-475.
(6) P. R. No. 15542 - A Resolution Authorizing An Interlocal
Agreement Between The South East Texas Regional
Planning Commission And The City Of Port Arthur For The
Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs
(TDHCA) Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Program
Proposed Resolution No. 15542 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-476.
(7) P. R. No. 15560 - A Resolution Approving A Professional
Agreement With Carl R. Griffith & Associates, Inc.
Proposed Resolution No. 15560 was held for individual consideration.
(8) P. R. No. 15564 - A Resolution Accepting The Sub-
Recipient Award For The 2009 State Homeland Security
Grant Program Projected At $163,919.57 For The State
Homeland Security Program (SHSP) And $114,292.41 For
The Law Enforcement Activities Program (LEAP) For A Total
Award Of $278,211.98
Proposed Resolution No. 15564 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-477.
(9) P. R. No. 15566 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And
Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The
9~" Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, Approving
Change Order No. i And Final; And Approving Final
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Payment Of $19,140.26 To Troy Construction, L.L.C., And
Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of
Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas.
Fund No. 419-1622-532.83-00, Project No. 419803
Proposed Resolution No. 15566 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-478.
(10) P. R. No. 15567 - A Resolution Authorizing The Budget
Amendment To The South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission's Homelessness Prevention And Rapid Re-
Housing (HPRP) Grant In The Amount Of $103,393
Proposed Resolution No. 15567 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-479.
(li) P. R. No. 15568 - A Resolution Approving Teaching
Contracts And The Fall Youth Empowerment Program To Be
Facilitated By fudge Glenda Hatchett And Kemba Smith
Proposed Resolution No. 15568 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-480.
(12) P. R. No. 15570 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 15570 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-481.
(13) P. R. No. 15571 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For Professional/Technical Services Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Carroll & Blackman, Inc. Acting
Through Kim L. Carroll, P.E., President, For Certain
Professional Engineering Services Related To The Texas
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Storm
Water Discharge Permit In The Amount Of $14,640.
Drainage Account No. 001-1204-531.59-01
Proposed Resolution No. 15571 was held for individual consideration.
(14) P. R. No. 15573 - 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. 15573 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-482.
(15) P. R. No. 15574 - A Resolution To Approve The FY 2009-
2010 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, WIC Card
Participation
Proposed Resolution No. 15574 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-483.
(16) P. R. No. 15575 - A Resolution Approving A Contract
Amendment Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services For The Community
Preparedness Section/Public Health Emergency Response
(PHER) As Shown By Amendment No. 001A
Proposed Resolution No. 15575 was held for individual consideration.
(17) P. R. No. 15578 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Pay Quarterly Fees For Landfill Disposal To The
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Texas Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ) For
The Fiscal Year 2010 Not To Exceed $250,000. Funding Is
Available In Account No. 403-1274-533.59-01
Pro osed Resolution No. 15578 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-484.
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lg P. R. No. 15579 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract And
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Authorizing The Execution Of Said Contract In The Amount
Of $2,748,577.00 For The Sanitary Sewer Rehabil~tat~on By
Pipebursting &Sliplining Methods To Serve Basins PA64CV
& PA66, Contract No. 6, Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Allco, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Account No. 404-
1625-532.83-00, City Project No. 404PB6
Proposed Resolution No. 15579 was held for individual consideration.
ig P. R. No. 15580 - A Resolution.Awarding A Contract And
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Authorizing The Execution Of Said Contract In The Amount
Of $2,813,305.63 For The Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation By
Pipebursting &Sliplining Methods To Serve Basins LC73,
LC709 & SE435, Contract No. 7, Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Simco Enterprises, Ltd., Of Groves, Texas,
Account No. 404-1625-532.83-00, City Project No. 404PB7
Pro osed Resolution No. 15580 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-485.
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Consent -Item
F. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Center
Court, LLC., Baton Rouge, LA In The Amount Of $12,110
For The Resurfacing Of The Tennis Court At Washington
Park
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Item F be adopted.
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to answer
inquires regarding the bid process and recommendation for award.
The motion to adopt Item F carried.
Consent -Resolutions
7) P. R. No. 15560 - A Resolution Approving A Professional
Agreement With Carl R. Griffith & Associates, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.,
The motion was made by Councilmember Wise and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15560 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City
Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed professional agreement.
Councilmember Beard joined the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The motion was made by Councilmember Flood and seconded by Councilmember Beard
to amend Proposed Resolution No. 15560 as follows:
2.3 Invoicing. Consultant will submit invoices monthly for Reimbursable
Costs for payment by City.
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osed Resolution No. 15560 was adopted as amended, becoming Resolution No.
Prop
09-486.
'n Yes: Ma or Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
Voti g Y
Beard, Wise and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-486 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-486
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
AGREEMENT WITH CARL R. GRIFFITH &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
13) P. R. No. 15571 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
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Of A Contract For Professional/Technical Services Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Carroll & Blackman, Inc. Acting
Through Kim L. Carroll, P.E., President, For Certain
Professional Engineering Services Related To The Texas
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Storm
Water Discharge Permit In The Amount Of $14,640.
Drainage Account No. 001-1204-531.59-01
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Wise left the Regular Meeting at 6:45 p.m.
U on the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
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and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15571 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 09-487.
Votin Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
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Beard and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-487 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-487
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AND CARROLL & BLACKMAN, INC. ACTING THROUGH
KIM L. CARROLL, P.E., PRESIDENT, FOR CERTAIN
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED
TO THE TEXAS POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM PHASE II STORM WATER
DISCHARGE PERMIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,640.
DRAINAGE ACCOUNT NO.001-1204-531.59-01
(16) P. R. No. 15575 - A Resolution Approving A Contract
Amendment Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services For The Community
Preparedness Section/Public Health Emergency Response
(PHER) As Shown By Amendment No. OO1A
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15575 be adopted.
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Health Department Director Yoshi Alexander appeared before the City Council to
address inquiries regarding the proposed Department of State Health Services contract
amendment.
Proposed Resolution No. 15575 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-488.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
Beard and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-488 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-488
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT
AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AND THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS
SECTION/PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(PHER) AS SHOWN BY AMENDMENT NO.OOIA
(18) P. R. No. 15579 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract And
Authorizing The Execution Of Said Contract In The Amount
Of $2,748,577.00 For The Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation By
Pipebursting & Sliplining Methods To Serve Basins PA64CV
& PA66, Contract No. 6, Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Allco, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Account No. 404-
1625-532.83-00, City Project No. 404PB6
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15579 be adopted.
Councilmember Chatman left the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries regarding the proposed contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 15579 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-489.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and
Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-489 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-489
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,748,577.00 FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION BY
PIPEBURSTING & SLIPLINING METHODS TO SERVE
BASINS PA64CV &PA66, CONTRACT NO. 6, BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ALLCO, INC., OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, ACCOUNT NO. 404-1625-532.83-
00, CITY PR07ECT N0.404PB6
(20) P. R. NO. 15581 - A Resolution Rejecting Bids For The
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation By Pipeburst~ng & Sl~pl~ning
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Methods To Serve Basins EV75, PR78, LV49 & LV56,
Contract No. 8, And Authorizing Re-Advertisement For Bids
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
ade b Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Flood
The motion was m y
that Proposed Resolution No. 15581 be removed.
Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address
Public Works
in uiries regarding the removal of Proposed Resolution No. 15581.
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Pro osed Resolution No. 15581 was removed from the agenda.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
onsider Granting A Specific Use Permit For The Operation Of
To C
00 Acres
A Radio Tower, Located At 7950 South Gulfway Dave (5• ~ s 4
Out Of 62.50 Acre-Tract 178, A-167 ]ohn McGaffey Survey, Lie.
Miles In The Southwest Sector From The 4 Way Stop In Sabine
s port Arthur, ]efferson County, Texas, Z09-06 (SUP #209)
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Applicant: Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
'n Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council and gave an
Planni g
overview of the proposed Specific Use Permit.
'I life Refu a Representative Dean Bossert, 6144 Terry Street, appeared
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i Council and outlined the use and placement of the proposed relay
before the C ty
tower.
re uested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
The Mayor q
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
eared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned Public
No one app
Hearing.
tion of Councilmember Henderson seconded by Councilmember Flood and
Upon the mo
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON -CONSENT
A. Resolutions
1) P. R. No. 15509 - A Resolution Approving A Memorandum
Of Understanding With The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation As It Pertains To Social
Services Block Grant
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
motion of Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Flood
Upon the
nd carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15509 was adopted becoming
a
Resolution No. 09-490.
s: Ma or Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and
Voting Ye Y
Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-490 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION N0.09-490
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AS IT PERTAINS TO SOCIAL
SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
2 p, R. No. 15527 - A Resolution Approving Training
() eements Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Agr
Economic Development Corporation And Its Subcontractors
As It Pertains To Life Skills/Vocational Training Programs
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
ion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
Upon the mot
nanimousl ,Proposed Resolution No. 15527 was adopted becoming Resolution
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No. 09-491.
Ma or Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and
Voting Yes. y
Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 09-491 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-491
A RESOLUTION APPROVING TRAINING AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND ITS
SUBCONTRACTORS AS IT PERTAINS TO LIFE
SKILLS/VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
3) P. R. No. 15552 - A Resolution Approving Termination Of
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The Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement
Between Camellia Plaza, L.P. And The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Flood filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary's Office and
recused himself from any discussion or action regarding Proposed Resolution No.
15552.
Due to the Councilmember Flood's recusal, City Council was without a quorum.
Proposed Resolution No. 15552 was tabled by default.
(4) P. R. No. 15555 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With
Oxbow Calcining, LLC
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15555 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 09-492.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and
Henderson.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 09-492 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.09-492
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
WITH OXBOW CALCINING, LLC
(5) P. R. No. 15582 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Setting
Public Hearings As To Review Service Plans For The
Annexation Of The Properties (Including Valero [Premcor])
That The City Believes Are Not Fully Abiding By Their
Industrial District Agreements
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
U on the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
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carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15582 was removed from the agenda.
Proposed Resolution No. 15582 was removed from the agenda.
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 6041 - An Ordinance Amending. The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting A Specific
Use Permit For Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge To
Install A 100 Foot Radio Communication Tower. The
Facility Will Be On 5.00 Acres, At 7950 S. Gulfway Drive,
Out Of Tract 178, ]ohn McGaffey Survey, A-167, Port
Arthur, ]efferson, 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; The Zoning Is Industrial
And Will Remain So; Providing For Publication In The
Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective
Immediately After The Publication Date. Z09-06 - (SUP
209) Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge - 100 Ft.
Communication Tower -Radio Relay On About 5.00 Acres
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segler and
carried unanimously Proposed Ordinance No. 6041 was adopted becoming Ordnance
No. 09-75.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and
Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-75 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE N0.09-75
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR TEXAS
POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO INSTALL A
100 FOOT RADIO COMMUNICATION TOWER. THE
FACILITY WILL BE ON 5.00 ACRES, AT 7950 S.
GULFWAY DRIVE, OUT OF TRACT 178, ]OHN
MCGAFFEY SURVEY, A-167, PORT ARTHUR,
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43 - An Ordinance Designating A Reinvestment
(2) p, O. No. 60
Zone For The Downtown Area
' Mana er introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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cilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
Upon the motion of Coun
'mousl Proposed Ordinance No. 6043 was adopted becoming Ordinance
carried unani y,
No. 09-76.
' Yes: Ma or Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and
Voting Y
Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-76 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE N0.09-76
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A REINVESTMENT
ZONE FOR THE DOWNTOWN AREA
(3) P. O. No. 6045 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of
Heavy Equipment And Miscellaneous Surplus Items By A
Public Online Auction Through Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6045 was adopted becoming Ordinance
No. 09-77.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and
Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-77 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.09-77
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF HEAVY
EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS ITEMS
BY A PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION THROUGH RENE
BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC.
(4) P. O. No. 6046 - An Ordinance As It Pertains To
Compensation And Benefits For The Mayor And
Councilmembers
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6046 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-78.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood and
Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Beard.
The caption of Ordinance No. 09-78 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE N0.09-78
AN ORDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO COMPENSATION
AND BENEFITS FOR THE MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEMBERS
C. *Renorts And Recommendations
(i) Investment Report For dune, 2009
Finance Director Deborah Echols presented the above-mentioned report.
(2) Investment Report For Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
Finance Director Deborah Echols presented the above-mentioned report.
(3) Report On Animal Abuse (Requested By Councilman Flood)
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker and Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton
presented the above-mentioned report.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Councilmember Beard:
(1) Report on anti-graffiti compound.
(2) List of all Professional Consultants for the city including their services and fees.
(3) Require monthly report from all contracted professional consultants.
(4) Report on monitoring of TDHCA contracted demolition companies.
(5) Report on Human Resource Step and Range Policy specifically in regards to
Public Works.
(6) Report on removal of hazardous dumpster at Fire Station No. 2.
Mayor Prince:
Mayor Prince requested a report on demolition projects and contractors performing
demolition services.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Prince seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 7:45 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
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ATTEST:
ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELI,.ARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD October 20, 2009.
APPROVED: •
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