HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 30, 2003OSCAR O. ORTIZ, MAYOR
TOM GILLAM, I1~, MAYOR PRO-TEM
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CRAIG HANNAH
FELIX A. BARKER
THOMAS J. HENDERSON
dOHN BEARD, dR.
RONALD H. THOMPSON
BOSE MITCHELL CRAISSON
M~CHAEL "SHANE" SINEGAL
City of
Texas
STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS
CITY MANAGER
CITY SECRETARY
MARK T. SOKOLOW
CITY ATTORNEY
AGENDA
CSJ Cou.cil
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,Sel:)]emDer, 30, 2003
,5:30 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
September 30, 2003
S:30PM
II,
ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Mayor Ortiz
Mayor Pro Tem Gillam
Councilmember Hannah
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Henderson
Councilmember Beard
Councilmember Thompson
Councilmember Chaisson
Councilmember Sinegal
City Manager Fitzgibbons
City Secretary Green
City Attorney Sokolow
PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes - Regular Meeting - September 16, 2003
III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Lynn Morris Williams Regarding Lamar Expansion And The Triangle Soup
Kitchen
(2) Paul H. Desormeaux Regarding Drainage Problem At 6402 Canal
(3) Antoine Tony Broussard Regarding Donation Of A Building For A Police
Substation For The Concerned Citizens Task Force
(4) Timothy Guillory Regarding Follow-Up Of Marketing Plan Presentation
B. Cormspondence- None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00PM
None
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
V. UNFI'NISHED BUSINESS
The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which
No Action Was Taken On This Item:
(1)
P. R. No. 12325 - A Resolution Approving The Payment For Legal Services To
.~im Wimberley, EDC Attorney For The IASIS Healthcare Corporation As
Approved By The Section 4A Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
In The Amount Of $6,960.00.
(2)
P. R. No. 12343 - A Resolution Appointing One New Member To The Port
Arthur Youth Advisory Council.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative
Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On
Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be
Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By
A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately
Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration Tn Its Normal Sequence After The Items
Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Fire
Hydrants To Act Pipe & Supply Of Houston, TX In The Amount Of
$803.60/Unit (3.5' Bury Depth) And $841.18/Unit (4.5' Bury Depth) For The
Utility Operations Department (Water Distribution Division).
Consideration And Approval To Award A Bid For The Purchase And Training
Of Two Police Narcotic Detection Dogs To Global Training Academy In
Somerset, Texas In The Amount Of $11,600 For The Police Department.
Consideration And Approval Of Payment In The Amount Of $45,000 (To Be
Paid In Quarterly Installments Of $11,250 Each) To The Southeast Texas
Arts Council For The City's Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Contribution.
Consideration And Approval Of Payment To IBM In The Amount Of
$7,228.50 For Maintenance On The City's Mainframe AS/400, Backup Tape
Drive And Other Equipment.
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
Vi'. CONSENT AGENDA - CONT]'NUED
E. Expense Reports
Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz:
Attend CavOilcade Men's Annual 2003 Bus Trip,
September 18 - 19, 2003
$ 191.65
Councilmember Felix A. Barker:
Attend CavOilcade Men's Annual 2003 Bus Trip,
September 18 - 19, 2003
$ 188.30
City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow:
Use Of Personal Auto On City Business,
September 3 - 23, 2003
$ 33.12
Resolutions - Consent
(1)
P. R. No. 12326 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement
To Share Operating Expenses Of Rose Hill Between The City Of Port Arthur
And The Federated Women's Club Of Port Arthur For The 2003-2004 Fiscal
Year In An Amount Not To Exceed $6,000 (Account #001-1003-512.59-00).
(2)
P. R. No. 12327 - A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Historical Society For The Purpose Of
Funding The Pompeiian Villa For The 2003-2004 Fiscal Year In The Amount
Of $14,800 (Account #001-1003-512.59-00).
(3)
(4)
P. R. No. 12328 - 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
2003-2004 Fiscal Year In The Amount Of $71,000 (Account #001-1003-
512.59-00).
P. R. No. 12337 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Of The City Of
Port Arthur To Execute A Certificate Of Acceptance For Ownership, Operation
And Maintenance Of All Street Pavement, Storm Sewer Lines, Drainage
Structures, And Water And Sewerage Trunk And Lateral Lines Located In
Fairway Estates Section II, Phase One And Phase Two Subdivision In The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas.
AGENDA
SEFq'EMBER 30, 2003
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(5)
P. R. No. 12347 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Police
Department To Use 2.946 Acres Provided By The Pleasure Island
Commission As A Training Ground Facility.
(6)
P. R. No. 12348 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract To
American Lawn Service For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And
City-Owned Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area C, To
Be Charged To Account No. 001-1401-551.59-00.
(7)
P. R. No. 12349 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract To
American Lawn Service For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And
City-Owned Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D, To
Be Charged To Account No. 001-1401-551.59-00.
(8)
P. R. No. 12351 - A Resolution Authorizing Extension Of The Existing
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And ATC For Management Of The
Port Arthur Transit System And Equipment Services Department Until
December 31, 2003.
(9)
P. R. No. 12352 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A
Contract For A Third Party Administrator (Administrative Services Only) For
The City Of Port Arthur Group Medical, Dental Insurance; For Basic Life And
For Basic Accidental Death And Dismemberment, Excess Loss Indemnity
With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc.; Funding: 614-Hospital
Insurance Fund.
(10)
P. R. No. 12354 - A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A Grant Agreement
With The Texas Department Of Transportation To Provide For Additional
Transit Operating Funds.
(11)
P. R. No. 12355 - A Resolution Authorizing The Submission Of A Grant
Application To The Texas General Land Office For A Grant Under The Texas
Coastal Management Program.
(12)
P. R. No. 12356 - A Resolution Setting Public Hearings To Review The
Service Plans For The Annexation Of Properties And To Receive Comments
From The Public On The Proposed Annexation
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
VI'. CONSENT AGENDA - CONT1'NUED
(13)
P. R. No. 12358 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Crabtree Barricade Systems Of
Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $32,996.87 For The Marking Of
Pavement At Various High Traffic Volume Locations In The City Of Port
Arthur. Funds Are Available In FY 2003 And 2004 Public Works - Electrical
Division, Budget Account No. 001-1205-531.59-00.
(14)
P. R. No. 12359 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Do All
Things Necessary To Execute The Settlement Of The Subrogation Claim In
The Amount Of $15,000 Against Roger Lam And Progressive Auto Insurance
Company.
(15) P. R. No. 12360 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments To Certain
Utility Accounts.
(16)
P. R. No. 12361 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement
For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And
William D. George, MD To Act As The City's Health Authority For The Health
And Fire Departments.
(17)
P. R. No. 12366 - A Resolution Approving A Collective Bargaining Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police Association.
Proposed Funding: Police Department Budget Account No. 001-1101-521.
Vt'[. t'TEHS REOUt'Rt'NG t'NDt'Vt'DUAL ACTt'ON - NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1)
P. R. No. 12353 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Rollover The
Existing Contract With ]. S. Edwards And Sherlock Insurance Agency For
Employee Health Insurance Consulting Services At A Cost Of $2,000.00 Per
Month Beginning September 1, 2003. Funding By: Health Insurance Fund
Account No. 614-1702-581.52.00.
(2)
P. R. No. 12357 - A Resolution Ratifying And Confirming Appointments To
The Board Of Directors Of The Port Arthur Housing Finance Corporation.
(3)
P. R. No. 12363 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Stanley George Kaffaglou
And Providing For An Interim City Prosecutor.
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
VZI. ZTEt4S REqUZRZNG ZNDZVZDUAL ACTZON - NON-CONSENT- CONTZNUED
P. R. No. 12364 - A Resolution Adding A Member Or Members To The
Beautification Commission. (Requested By Councilmember Thompson)
(5)
P. R. No. 12365 - A Resolution Pertaining To Nomination And/Or Nominations
For The Board Of Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District.
(Requested By Mayor Ortiz)
B. Ordinances
(1)
P. O. No. 5349 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A
Special Warranty Deed And Other Instruments Necessary For The Sale Of
Lots 16 And 18, Block 111, City Of Port Arthur Addition (615 And 621 5th
Street) To Truth & Education Corporation. The Amount Of The Sale Is $50
For Each Property For At Total Of $100.
(2)
P. O. No. 5360 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City
Of Port Arthur By Rezoning The Property Located At Lots 10 And 11, Block
35, Beachway Addition Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas From Two
Family Residential To Neighborhood Service (Violation Of This Ordinance Or
The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided
In Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not
Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication
In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective
Immediately After Publication Date. (Z03-06 Marcel)
(3)
P. O. No. 5362 - An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Amending
Section 10-122 (Trail Rides; Permit Necessary); Section 10-123 (Route Of
Trail Rides); And Section 10-124 (Cleanup Of Trail Rides) Providing For A
Penalty And Providing For Publication.
(4)
P. O. No. 5363 - An Ordinance Abandoning Four 10-Foot Easements Out Of
Park Central Crossing Subdivision In The City Of Port Arthur And Accepting
The Dedication Of Two Replacement Easements Out Of Park Central
Crossing Subdivision And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance.
(5)
P. O. No. 5364 - An Ordinance Delineating The Number Of Authorized Civil
Service Positions In The Fire Department.
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
VIII.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(q)
*Reports And Recommendations
- NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED
August, 2003 Financial Report
Report On Possible Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center Expansion
Report On Joint City Council And PAISD Board Meeting
Report On Port Acres Palomar Drainage
*The City Council Can Act On Any Of The Above Reports And Recommendations As
To Accept The Report/Recommendation Or To Request Additional Information And
Records.
REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES
None
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551
(Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article 6252-17,
Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City
Should Make The Following Public Announcement:
"A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The
Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code":
Section 551.071 - Litigation And/Or Legal Advice
Section 551.072 - Land
Section 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gilts To The City
Section 551.074 - Personnel
Section 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices
Section 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives
Closed Meetinq:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney
Prospective Litigation With LNVA.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
TX. *CLOSED MEETZNG (EXECUTZVE SESSZON) - CONT1~NUED
Xm
(2)
(3)
Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney
Pending And Prospective Litigation With Mark Hayes, Park Central
Development And Affiliated Entities.
Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Property In
Downtown Port Arthur.
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session
Items For Future Agenda Consideration Or Reports From Staff May Be Requested
But No Discussion Of Any Item Or Request Shall Take Place.
FUTURE AGENDA ZTEMS OR REI~UESTED REPORTS
XZ. AD.1OURNMENT OF MEETZNG
NOTE: If Evening Meeting Extends Past 11:59PM, The City Council May Elect To
Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30AM On October 1, 2003. During The
Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining Business And No
Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters, All In Accordance With The
Open Meetings Law.
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