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Home My WebLink AboutRegular Meeting - November 17, 2009 - MinutesREGULAR MEETING -November 17, 2009 INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL I. r met in Re ular Session on Tuesday, ' Council of the City of Port Arthu 9 . The City ~ ~ er Ci Hall with the ,m. ~n the City Council Chamb ty , November 17, 2009 at 5.00 p . ,- . bb~e Prince Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth members resent. Mayor Delores Bo following p ~ i ht III Martin Flood, ' tubers Jack Chatman, ]r., Morns Albr g , "Liz" Segler; Counc~lme ~~ -- n' Ci ,- ' ' Wise and Thomas ]. Tom Henderso , ty bent E. Bob W~Il~amson, Dawana K. Ro ~ Actin Ci Attorney Valec~a ' ns Ci Secretary Tern Hanks, g tY Mana er Steve Fitzgibbo ty g Mark Blanton. " " ' eno and Ser eant At Arms Chief of Police Val Tiz 9 rd )r. was absent from the Regular Meeting. Counc~lmember )ohn Bea , tafford 4645 Atlantic Road, Port Arthur, ' States M~I~tary Veteran Herbert S , United to the American flag. he Ci Council to recite the Pledge of Allegiance appeared before t ty ' s 1405 Pine Lane Avenue, Port Neches, nited States Military Veteran Maurice Toup , U before the Ci Council to give the invocation. appeared tY eared before the City Council to sing the ssistant Ci Secretary Sherri Bellard app A tY National Anthem. fiord reco nized of the members of the ited States M~I~tary Veteran Herbert Sta 9 Un nd Coast Guard. ' who served in the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines a audience II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations ' mation and book marker to every United r Prince resented the following procla Mayo p States Military Veteran in attendance: ~~ ns A reciation Day" -Each and Every Day Vetera pp . ~ ~ 3972 Brinkman Drive, appeared before the noted States M~I~tary Veteran A. C. lynd, U ' uncil to la "God Bless America" on his harmonica. City Co p Y ' Meetin at 5:09 p.m. for a Reception Honoring The Ci Council recessed their Regular g ~ ~ ,with the following reconvened their Regular Meeting at 5.39 p.m Our Veterans and n ' ~ or Pro Tem Segler; Counc~lmembers Chatma , members resent: Mayor Prince, May p ~ bons Ci Secretary Hanks, ' ' nd Henderson' City Manager Fitzg b tY Albright, W~Il~amson a . ' Ser eant At Arms Chef of Police Mark Blanton. Actin City Attorney T~zeno and g 9 ' 'se left the Re ular Meeting during the Reception. Counc~lmember Wi 9 Minutes November 3, 2009 Regular Meeting ' Albri ht seconded by Councilmember Williamson U on the motion of Counc~lmember g . p ~ ved the above-mentioned minutes. nd carried unanimously, the City Council appro a ' r Flood 'oined the Regular Meeting at 5:43 p.m. Counc~lmembe PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS III p, S Bakers (i) Mary Mearlon Dees Regarding Introduction Of The Book "Chuckles & Hurricane Rita" Written By Port Arthur Resident Minnie Mearlon Melton umont Texas appeared before the rlon Dees 1220 Meadow Street, Bea • Mrs. Mary Mea ~ ~ ok rece tion to be held • vitat~ons to attend a children s bo p Ci Council to extend in rthur Public ~ ~ 3.00 .m. at the Port A vember 21, 2009 from 1.00 p.m. to p Saturday, No Library. (2) Barbara Allison Regarding High Water Bills In Neighborhood -NOT PRESENT VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (4) p. R. No. 15612 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Retain The Provost-Umphrey Law Firm, On A Contingent Fee Basis, To Intervene On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur In The Lawsuit Against Entergy Filed On Behalf Of The City Of Beaumont The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. econded b Councilmember Albright ion of Councilmember W~Il~amson, s y . Upon the mot ~ was ado ted becoming Pro osed Resolution No. 15612 p and carved unanimously, p Resolution No. 09-518. • ~ Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, or Prince Mayor Pro Tem Segler, Voting Yes. May , Flood Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. esolution No. 09-518 reads as follows: The caption of R RESOLUTION N0.09-518 A RESOLUTION AVNHTHEZPROVOST-UMPHREYPLAW ARTHUR TO RETAI FIRM, ON A CONTINGENT .FEE BASIS, TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF THT EN E GY FILED ON BEHALF OF LAWSUIT AGAINS THE CITY OF BEAUMONT (3) p. R. No. 15608 - A Resolution Approving A Limited Waiver Agreement With Jefferson County, The City Of Nederland And The City Of Beaumont As It Pertains To The Annexation Of Approximately 116 Acres Of Airport Property By The City Of Nederland For Economic Development Purposes The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember H8 be ado ted seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 1560 p e a eared before the City Council to n Coun Commissioner Mark Dom~ngu pp Jefferso tY the Jefferson County I economic development of properly near address potent~a Regional Airport. • ~ ~~ e" Sine al appeared before the City un Comm~ss~oner Michael Shan 9 ]efferson Co ty . ' ort of the roposed waiver agreement. Council to speak in supp p ted becomin Resolution No. 09-519. Resolution No.15608 was adop 9 Proposed 2 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 uncilmembers Chatman, Albright, r~nce Ma or Pro Tem Segler, Co Voting Yes. Mayor P Y Flood Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. lution No. 09-519 reads as follows: The caption of Reso RESOLUTION NO.09-519 A RESOLUTION AP~EFFERSON COUN=TY DTHEACITY AGREEMENT WITH OF NEDERLAND AND NEXATIONOOF A PROXIMA E Y PERTAINS TO THE AN 116 ACRES OF AIRPOR ECONOMIC B D VELOPMENT NEDERLAND FOR PURPOSES left the Re ular Meeting at 6:10 p.m. Counc~lmember Flood 9 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B, Presentations Presentation Of The Senior Games 2009 Participants Geraldine Hunt And Dr. Albert T. Thigpen Recreation Technician Geraldine Hunt and Hu hat the 2009 Stat eGameslbwere helden appeared before the City Council to announce Houston on October 20 through November 1, 2009. Mrs. Hunt and Dr. Thigpen introduced and acknowledged the following 2009 Senior Games Participants: INrs, Lisa Welch 100 Yard Backstroke Gold Medal Silver Medal Mrs. Lisa Welch Mrs. Lisa Welch 50 Yard Backstroke 50 Yard Freestyle Silver Medal Mrs. Thelma Kiger 50 Yard Freestyle rs. Clara Velasco Table Tennis M Mrs. Carolyn Taylor Tennis Table Bronze Medal Mrs. Carol n Taylor y Scrabble Mrs Be DeBlanc ~y inoes Sin les) Dom ( g Silver Medal . Medal lver S Mrs. c Betty DeBlan Dominos (Doubles) i Mrs • • Ph~ll~s Gu~ce minoes Sin les) Do ( 9 Bronze Medal is Guice Mrs, Phill Dominos (Doubles) Silver Medal Mr. Ronnie Williams Cycling Mr. Mr Ronnie Williams ie Williams Ronn Texas Hold'em 1,500 Meter Track Silver Medal . Mr. nnie Williams Ro ~ 800 Meter Track Bronze Medal Mr. Ronnie Williams Shot Put Mrs. Barbara McSwain Golf Silver Medal . arbara "Lad B" McSwain will be ne Hunt announced that Mrs. B Y Mrs. Gerald . he Winner's Circle at the National Games. partic~pat~ng in t C, Correspondence -None 3 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 IV. V. BLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM -None PU UNFINISHED BUSINESS P. R. No. 15600 - A Resolution Establishing The Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Board And Appointing Three (3) Members To The Board Of Directors heabove-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The Mayor introduced t . ~ ' li mson and seconded by Councilmember n was made by Councilmember Wil a The mono do t Pro osed Resolution No. 15600. Chatman to a p p ' ization Board Members were nominated: win Port Arthur Downtown Rev~tal Thy f~ll~ City of Port Arthur: Mr. Thomas Abraham, Developer Mrs. Yvonne Sutherlin, Local Historian . to hen Jackson Foundation Representative Ms. Judyette Jackson, S p Kenn Tims K.T. Maintenance President M r. y , Colvin Flint Hills Resources Representative Mr. Clark , conomic Develo ment Cor oration: E mic Develo ment Corporation Board Director Mr. Kerry Lynn Thomas, Econo p . n Philli s Chemical Company Representative Mrs. Vicki Derese, Chevro p Chamber of Commerce: Mr. Mark Viator, Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Lamar University: er Lamar University Business Consultant Mr. Conrad Coop , ecutive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared mac Develo ment Corporation Chef Ex Econo p before the Ci Council to address inquiries. ' ' n seconded by Councilmember Albright n the motion of Councilmember W~ll~amso , Upo ~ 0 amended b removing the 'mousl Pro osed Resolution No. 1560 Y and carried unani y, p limit of board member appointments. with the above-stated nominations and Resolution No. 15600 was adopted Proposed ment becoming Resolution No. 09-520. amend , . ~ ~ e ler~ Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Yes. Ma or Prince, Mayor Pro Tem S g , Voting Y Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. ' n of Resolution No. 09-520 reads as follows: The captio RESOLUTION N0.09-520 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PORT ARTHUR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD AND APPOINTING THREE (3) MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 VI. CONSENT AGENDA nded b Councilmember Williamson ' f Counc~lmember Chatman, seco y Upon the motion o items were adopted with the the follow~n Consent Agenda nd carved unanimously, g Resolution No. s a ~ and F and Proposed Consent ' of Consent Items A, B, C exception 99 15610,15615 and 15621; 15444,155 , p. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Dallas Dodge, Dallas, TX (Through HGAC) In The Amount Of $90,368 For The Purchase Of Four Police Vehicles held for individual consideration. Consent Item A was B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Digital Safety Technologies, Morrisville, NC HSP G ant) For Thef Purchase (100% Funded By The 2007 S Of Fire Department Digital Video Cameras held for individual consideration. Consent Item B was ~, Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Digital Safety Technologies, Morrisville, NC en aT~me t s IntCar Cameras For Warranties On The Police D p s held for individual consideration. Consent Item C wa p, Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Mustang Tractor And Equipment, Coo A 2007 Cat p Ilar La dfill D7 Of $5,025.65 For Repairs T Dozer (Equipment #1628) E, Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Mustang Tractor And Equipment, Co., Aa 200°~t'CT ~erpi lar Landfill Of $5,101 For Repairs To Compactor (Equipment #1636) F. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Texas Timberjack, Inc., Conroe, TX In The Amount Of $8,105.26 For Repairs To A 2004 GMC Trash Truck W/Grapple (Equipment #1522) was held for individual consideration. Consent Item F Resolutions -Consent (1) p. R. No. 15444 - A Resolution Authorizing ADesign-Build Agreement With Long Architects, Inc. And G&G Enterprises For A New Gymnasium/Multi-Purpose Building As An Addition To The Port Arthur Recreation And Senior Citizen Center was held for individual consideration. Consent Resolution No. 15444 _ ' n Authorizing The Director Of P, R. No. 15588 A Resolut~o ~2) ers And Del~neat~ng ' ' erations To Purchase Polym Utility Op Is, Fund r The Purchase Of Other Chem~ca Procedures Fo - - .29-02 & 410-1256-532.29-02 Nos. 410 1251 532 ed becomin Resolution No. 09-521. Resolution No. 15588 was adopt 9 Consent City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 ~3~ p, R. No. 15599 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendment Number Eight (8) To Amend The Original Contract #C060003 Between South East Texas Regional Planning Commission And The City Of Port Arthur For The Interlocal Comm ss on,For The TDHCA East Texas Regional Planning Disaster Recovery Program Consent Resolution No. 15599 was held for individual consideration. ~4~ p. R. No. 15606 - A Resolution Approving Payment In The Amount Of $72,842.50 For The ~e s~ For uaAll ~ Fou da ( j Water Quality Assessment Wastewater Treatment Facili4-00 n The City Of Port Arthur. Account No. 410-1256-532.5 Consent Resolution No. 15606 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-522. ~5) p, R. No. 15607 - A Resolution Approving The Demolition And Clearance Of Three Hundred Twenty-Nine (329) Residential Properties That Were Damaged As A Result Of Hurricane Ike. The Texas ~ee Fu d n t For The Act vit es. Community Affairs Will Alloca 9 The Account No. Is TDHCA 139-1431-556.59-00, Project No.IKE01 Consent Resolution No. 15607 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-523. ~6) p. R. No. 15609 - A Resolution Authorizing The December 29, 2009 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date To Be Changed To 7anuary 5, 2010 Consent Resolution No. 15609 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-524. ~7~ p. R. No. 15610 - A Resolution Amending The Homelessness Preis tThe AAmount' Of e$243,607 To The (HPRP) Contract Salvation Army Of Port Arthur 10 was held for individual consideration. Consent Resolution No. 156 fig) P. R. No. 15611 - A Contract With G&G Ent pr ses Of Manager To Enter Into A Orange, Texas For The Construction Of A Propane Fueling Station For The Port Arthur Transit o ted becoming Resolution No. 09-525. nsent Resolution No. 15611 was ad p Co - Resolution Authorizing The City g p, R, No. 15614 A , (~ ith Th ssenkrupp To Execute An Agreement W y Manager pN Contract Houston Texas Through TC Elevator Of ~ n ' The Ci Hall Elevators For A #R4679 To Modernize tY 225 498; CIP900 303-160i- Amount Not To Exceed $ , 591.82.00 ted becomin Resolution No. 09-526. nt Resolution No. 15614 was adop 9 Conse - esolution Authorizing The City 10 P. R. No. 15615 A R , ( } ith Cell More To Execute An Agreement W Manager Purchase Of ' ins Of Houston, Texas For The Commun~cat o nual • The Amount Of $95,920 And An Vehicular GPS In • mount 0f $65,400 For A Total Software Service In The A 20' CIP914 303-1601-591.92-00 Amount Of $161,3 , 6 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 ' was held for individual consideration. Consent Resolution No. 15615 (11) P. R. No. 15620 - A Resolution Approving An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Independent School District ed becomin Resolution No. 09-527. Resolution No. 15620 was adopt 9 Consent (12) p. R. No. 15621 - A Resolution Accepting An Award And Approving The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas DepartmT t~eOX Funds In'The Amount~Of Family Planning CHS $145,348 Consent Resolution No. 15621 was held for individual consideration. (13) P. R. No. 15622 - A Resolution Accepting An Award And Approving The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of State Health Services For Family Planning CHS -Title XX Funds In The Amount Of $52,492 Consent Resolution No. 15622 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-528. (14) P. R. No. 15623 - A Resolution Accepting An Award And Approving The Contract n~~eStaTte HealthServ es For And The Texas Departure CHS-FEE For Service Family Planning Funds In The Amount Of $74,599 Consent Resolution No. 15623 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-529. (15) P. R. No. 15625 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute ~a P rt rA~hur And h One~n St p Between The City Construction & Restoration, LLC For The Repair And Remodeling Of Fire STotA New2Total Of $60,843.64. PR07 Amount By $4,494.00 IKEFS2, 121-2300-901.59-00 ted becomin Resolution No. 09-530. sent Resolution No. 15625 was adop 9 Con (16) P. R. No. 15626 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute e Can9~ Pow ArthuA And Emer'icon Contract Between Th ty Builders For The Reroofing Of The Locker Rooms Of The Senior Citizens Recreation Center, Increasing The Contract Amount By $7,900.00 To A New Total Of $42,725.84. PR07 IKEREC, 121-2300-901.32-00 o ted becoming Resolution No. 09-531. nsent Resolution No. 15626 was ad p Co IVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT VII. ITEMS REQUIRING IND Items -Consent A. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Dallas Dodge, Dallas, TX (Through HGAC) In The Amount Of $90,368 For The Purchase Of Four Police Vehicles above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item. The Mayor introduced the tman and seconded by Councilmember was made by Counc~lmember Cha The motion ' ~ ro osed Consent Item A be adopted. UV~Il~amson that P p City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed police vehicle purchase. Proposed Consent Item A was adopted. B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Digital Safety Technologies, Morrisville, N SHSP G ant) For Thef Purchase (100% Funded By The 2007 Of Fire Department Digital Video Cameras The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Alb tedt and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Consent Item B be adop Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed video camera purchase. Proposed Consent Item B was adopted. C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Digital Safety Technologies, Morrisville, .Ne De rtm nt s In Car Cameras For Warranties On The Polic p The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Albrigat and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Consent Item C be adopte Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed camera warranties. Proposed Consent Item C was adopted. F. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Texas Timberjack, Inc., Conroe4 GMC TT ashen Truck W/G apple For Repairs To A 200 (Equipment #1522) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Alb~eat and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Consent Item F be adop Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed truck repairs. osed Consent Item F was adopted. Prop Resolutions -Consent (1) p. R. No. 15444 - A Resolution Authorizing ADesign-Build Agreement With Long Architects, Inc. And G&G Enterprises For A New Gymnasium/Multi-Purpose Building As An Addition To The Port Arthur Recreation And Senior Citizen Center -mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The Ma or introduced the above v ies of an exhibit for City Council ' orne Valec~a T~zeno distributed cop Acting City Att y consideration. s City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 nded b Councilmember Chatman ouncilmember W~Il~amson, seco y U on the motion of C ~ 4 was ado ted with the p onsent Resolution No. 1544 p ied unanimously, Proposed C and Carr ~ o, 09-532. ' it "D-- becoming Resolution N ~nclus~on of Exhib , ncilmembers Chatman, Albright, ' ce~ Ma or Pro Tem Segler, Cou Voting Yes. Mayor Prin y Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. ' tion No. 09-532 reads as follows: The caption of Resolu RESOLUTION N0, 09-532 A RESOLUTION AUTHNG ARCHITECTSSII CB AND AGREEMENT WITH LO G&G ENTERPRISES F~ S AN ADDITION TO THE PORT PURPOSE BUILDING A ARTHUR RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER ~3~ p, R. No. 15599 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendment Number Eight (8) To Amend The Original Contract #C060003 Between South East Texas Regional Planning i Amee'ment W th The South port Arthur For The Interloca g East Texas Regional Planning Commission For The TDHCA Disaster Recovery Program The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember AIbr~915599 be adopted, by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Consent Resolution No. Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill app eemenb amendment's Council to address inquiries related to the proposed ~nterlocal ag Councilmember Albright left the Council Chamber at 6:53 p.m. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15599 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-533. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. ' Resolution No. 09-533 reads as follows: The caption of RESOLUTION N0.09-533 A RESOLUTIOA~E DMENTI NUMBER E GHTA(8) TO TO EXECUTE 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 ~7) P. R. No. 15610 tion And Rap'd'Re-Hour ng'P og ahm Homelessness Preven (HPRP) Contract In The Amount Of $243,607 To The Salvation Army Of Port Arthur -mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The Ma or introduced the above Y 9 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 n was made by Councilmember Williamson and secon ee~d by Councilmember The motto Henderson that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15610 be a op Ci Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Assistant tY Council to address inquiries related to the proposed contract amendmen . Councilmember Albright returned to the Council Chamber at 6:58 p•m• Councilmember Williamson left the Council Chamber at 6:58 p•m• d Consent Resolution No. 15610 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-534. Propose Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright Voting and Henderson. Voting No: None. Og-534 reads as follows: ca tion of Resolution No The p RESOLUTION NO.09-534 A RESOLUTION AMENDING HOUSING EPROGRAM PREVENTION AND RAPID RE (HPRP) CONTRACT IN THE AMO ARTHUR 243,607 TO THE SALVATION ARMY OF POR (10) P. R. No. 15615 - A Resolu~eement hW'th 9Ce I e Mo e Manager To Execute An Ag Communications Of Houston, nt Of95,920 And hAnnual Vehicular GPS In The Amou ~ Software Service In The A 4 303- 601 59192-00 A Total Amount Of $161,320; CIP91 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15615 be adopted. Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed vehicular global positioning system. Councilmember Williamson returned to the Council Chamber at 7:02 p.m. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15615 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-535. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The ca tion of Resolution No. 09-535 reads as follows: p RESOLUTION N0.09-535 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER A EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CELL MORE TO MMUNICATIONS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR THE CO RCHASE OF VEHICULAR GPS IN THE AMOUNT OF PU 5 920 AND ANNUAL SOFTWARE SERVICE IN THE ~9 MOUNT OF 65 400 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF A ~ 161320; CIP914 303-1601-591.92-00 10 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 p. R. No. 15621 - A Resolution Accepting An Award And ~12~ The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Approving And The Texas Department Of SundsHIna'The Amount Of Family Planning CHS - Title X F $145,348 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember The motion was made by Chatman that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15621 be adopted. eared before the City Council to Health Department Director Yoshi Alexander canning services. address inquiries related to the proposed family p Consent Resolution No. 15621 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-536. Proposed Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Voting Williamson and Henderson. Voting No. None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-536 reads as follows: RESOWTION N0.09-536 A RESOLUTION ACC~~ BE~EEN T'HE CITY OF APPROVING THE CONT PORT ARTHUR AN V C 5 FOR FAMILYRPLANNING STATE HEALTH SER CHS - TITLE X FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,348 p, Resoluti ns (1) p. R. No. 15572 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Expend $78,300 Of Its Training Budget For Stipends To Port Arthur Residents Completing Certain Life Skills Training And Additional Entry Level Training Skills Programs And To Provide Employers Of Port Arthur Residents Trained Though The Training Programs With Funds To Offset Extraordinary Costs Associated With Additional Skills Upgrade Training The Ma or introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution, Y motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Albright Upon the and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No.15572was tabled, Proposed Resolution No. 15572 was tabled. (2) P. R. No. 15577 - A Resolution Approving Mutual Release And Hold Harmless Agreement Executed By And Among The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Service Zone, Inc. The Ma or introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. v he motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and Upon t ried unanimous) Pro osed Resolution No. 15577 was adopted becoming Resolution car y, p No. 09-537 Ci Council Minutes 11 Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 'members Chatman, Albright, ' r Pro Tem Segler, Council tin Yes: Mayor Prince, Mayo Vo 9 , . n W~Il~amson and Henderso Voting No: None. ' n No. 09-537 reads as follows: The caption of Resolut~o RESOLUTION N0.09-537 A RESOLUTION APPROVING MUTUAL RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREE RT ARTHUR SECTION 4A AMONG THE CITY OF PO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND SERVICE ZONE, INC. ~3) p, R. No. 15608 - A Resolution Approving A Limited Waiver Agreement With 7efferson County, The City Of Nederland And The City Of Beaumont As It Pertains To The Annexation Of Approximately 116 Acres Of Airport Properly By The City Of Nederland For Economic Development Purposes .15608 was previously held. Pro osed Resolution No p ~4) p. R. No. 15612 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Retain The Provost-Umphrey Law Firm, On A Contingent Fee Basis, To Inte ~ Aea ns tEntergyf F I dCOn pf port Arthur In The Lawsu 9 Behalf Of The City Of Beaumont 0.15612 was previously held. Proposed Resolution N ~5) p. R. No. 15613 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Members Of The Pleasure Island Commission The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. ' tuber Wise's a ointment into th ri Hanks read Position 7 Counc~lme Ter record: Position 7 Ms. Patti Harrington Term to Expire May 30, 2013 ' onded b Councilmember Chatman and he motion of Councilmember Albright, sec Y Upon t ~ was ado ted with the above- ' sl Pro osed Resolution No. 15613 p carved unanimou y, p ' tion becomin Resolution No. 09-538. mentioned nom~na 9 Se ler~ Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, tin Yes: Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem g , Vo g Williamson and Henderson, Voting No: None. ' f Resolution No. 09-538 reads as follows: The caption o RESOLUTION N0.09-538 IT PERTAINS TO MEMBERS OF A RESOLUTION AS PLEASURE ISLAND COMMISSION THE (6) p. R. No. 15624 - A Resolution Approving An Agreement With Digital Workforce Academy heabove-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The Mayor introduced t 12 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 U on the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Cbl d ilmember Chatman and p carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15624 was a ' n No.15624 was tabled. Proposed Resolut~o ~7) P R. No. 15627 - A Resolution Approving A Waiver Of The Conditions Of Sale In The Covenants And Restrictions For The Port Arthur Business Park A an ° ~o Be Complet d Facilities (Buildings) For User Occup ~N Within 18 Months Of Purchase For~f hThe.OBus Hess Park Land Referred To As Block 7 Purchased By Lange Brothers, Inc. - entioned Proposed Resolution. Ma or introduced the above m The y econded by Councilmember c~lmember Chatman and s motion was made by Coun The 15627 be adopted. hat Pro osed Resolution No. W~Il~amson t p r Flo d Batiste appeared tion Chief Executive Office y Economic Development Corpora conditional waiver. yes related to the proposed re the Ci Council to address ~nqu~r befo tY . min Resolution No. 09-539. n No. 15627 was adopted beco g Proposed Resolutio 'Imembers Chatman, Albright, . ~ Ma or Pro Tem Segler, Counc~ Vot~n Yes. Mayor Prince, y g rson. Williamson and Hende Voting No: None. i n No. 09-539 reads as follows: The caption of Resolut o RESOLUTION N0.09-539 A RESOLUTION APPROIN THE COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PMENT ROF RFACILITIES PARK AS TO DEVELO (BUILDINGS) FOR $ MAN HS OF PURCHASE FOR COMPLETED WITHIN 1 THE 3.0 ACRE T~ S NESS PARK PURCHASED BY BLOCK 7 OF THE BU LANGE BROTHERS, INC. fig) P, R. No. 15628 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission heabove-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The Mayor introduced t City Secretary Terri the record: Mrs. Aletha Kirkwood Mr. Earl Tezeno Mrs, Mary Tezeno District 5 Councilmember Beard's win rea ointments into the record: ilmember W~Il~amson read the folio Counc Mr. Ellis Allen Mrs. Tanis Allen ' li mson seconded by Councilmember tion was of Councilmember Wil a , Upon the mo No, 15628 was adopted ied unanimously, Proposed Resolution Chatman and cart becomin Resolution No. 09-540. 9 13 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 hatman, Albright, unc~lmembers C . o Tem Segler, Co r Prince, Mayor Pr Voting Yes. Mayo n, ' mson and Henderso W~II~a Voting No ~ None. - 40 reads as follows: ' solution No. 09 5 The caption of Re ON N0.09-540 RESOLUTI pppOINTING AND/OR p RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION g, Ordinances . No. 6049 - An Ordinance Amending Ordii eSCFurnit 9e, A d P. O To The Sale Of Surplus ~ p rt Ashur At A Public Online Auction Equipment For The City The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. on the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmbe ominha0 dinan e ~p Pro osed Ordinance No. 6049 was ado ted 9 carried unanimously, p p No. 09-81. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 09-81 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO.09-81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 09-77 AS TO THE SALE OF SURPLUS ASSORTED OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AT A PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION C. Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On Mayor/Councilmembers Notification Process On Functions And Events Mayor Prince addressed the above-mentioned report. Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to comment on the above-mentioned report. (2) Report On Port Arthur Housing Authority Building Contracts For The Past Three Years Mayor Prince read the following correspondence into the record: Port Arthur Housing Authority Executive Director Cele Quesada Honorable Mayor Prince, We were requested to attend today's City Council Meeting. Unfortunately, because of prior scheduling commitments we will not be able to attend. City Council Minutes 14 Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009 In regards to the question of procuring services the Housing Authority complies with Federal and State requirements in the posting and awarding of contracts. We will be happy to take the opportunity to respond to any uestions or q concerns you may have. Please contact me at (409) 984-2621, or (409) 540-0949. Sincerely, Seledonio Quesada Executive Director (3) Report On National League Of Cities Port Arthur Prescription Discount Card Program Mayor Prince addressed the above-mentioned report. VIII REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Councilmember Williamson: Councilmember Williamson requested an Executive Session Item to discuss the Economic Development Corporation's contractual agreements. Councilmember Albriaht: Councilmember Albright stated that he has questions with the Di ital Workforce g Academy agreement. X. AD70URNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Albri ht . 9 and carved unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meet~n at 7:25 .m. 9 p An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secrets and is made a . ry part of the official minutes of this meeting. MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD November 17, 2009. APPROVED: City Council Minutes 15 Regular Meeting -November 17, 2009