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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 9, 2003OSCAR G. ORTIZ, MAYOR TOM GtLLAM, Iii, MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCIL MEMBERS: CRAIG HANNAH FEUX A. BARKER THOMAS J. HENDERSON JOHN BEARD, JR. RONALD H. THOMPSON ROSE MITCHELL CHAISSON MICHAEL "SHANE" SINEGAL City of STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS CITY MANAGER EVANGEL[NE "VAN" GREEN CITY SECRETARY MARK T. SOKOLOW CITY ATTORNEY AGE DA CiltJ Council I~,~ul~,, MedincJ DecemLe , 9, 2003 8:30 a.m. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR WILL PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS ATTENDING City COUNCIL MEETINGS. TO BETTER SERVE YOU, REQUESTS SHOULD be RECEIVED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S Office, at (409) 983-8115. RO. BOX 1089 ° PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 ° 409/983-8115 ° FAX 409/983-8291 City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur December g, 2003 8:30AM ROLL CALL~ INVOCATION & PLEDGE Mayor Ortiz Mayor Pro Tem Gillam Councilmember Hannah Coun¢ilmember Barker Councilmember Henderson Councilmember Beard Councilmember Thompson Councilmember Chaisson Councilmember Sinegal City Manager Fitzgibbons City Secretary Green City Attorney Sokolow II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES None III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS A. Presentations (1) Mark Viator, BASF, Regarding Community Activities (2) Reuben Brown, BW Architects, Regarding EDC Owner's Representation & SBE Outreach Efforts B. Speakers (1) (2) (3) Regina Lindsey Regarding Winter Odyssey 2003 Update Carolyn Motl Regarding Redesignation And Introduction Of The Port Arthur Teen Team City Group Don Pumphrey Regarding Status Of Entergy's System Tmprovements C. Correspondence- None AG DA DECEMBER 9, 2003 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00AH To Consider Whether Or Not To Authorize The Chief Of Police To ]~ssue A Wrecker Permit For Boone's Towing And Recovery. UNFINZSHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: P. R. No. 12350 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Use By The Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) Of City Property And City's Charges Thereon. (2) P. R. No. 12445 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Transfer Or Sale Of Bent Tree Village And Park Central Village To Bent Tree Village, LTD And Autumn Chase Park, LTD And Subsequent Documents To Have Been Presented By Ike Akbari. CONSENT AGENDA NOT[CE 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 In Its Normal Sequence Alter The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. Consideration And Approval Of Payment In The Amount Of $8,346.18 To Texas Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ) For Annual Water System Fees. B. Expense Accounts: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz: Attend Annual TML Conference In San Antonio, TX, November 18-22, 2003 $1,878.09 Use Of Personal Auto In Town On City Business, November, 2003 $ 80.28 Use Of Personal Auto Out Of Town On City Business, November, 2003 $ 31.68 2 AGENDA DECEMBER g, ~_003 Vi'. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED Mayor Pro Tem Gillam, III: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, October-November, 2003 $ 200.00 Councilmember Felix A. Barker: Attend Annual TML Conference In San Antonio, TX, November 18-22, 2003 Use Of Personal Auto on City Business, November, 2003 $ 2,128.93 $ 100.00 Councilmember Rose M. Chaisson: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, October-November, 2003 $ 200.00 Councilmember Craig Hannah: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, October-November, 2003 $ 200.00 City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow: Attend Annual TML Conference In San Antonio, TX, November 20-21, 2003 $ 822.55 Resolutions - Consent (1) P. R. No. 12454 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Execute A Contract In The Amount Of $188,900 Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux And Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc., For Design And Construction Phase Services For The Pedestrian Boardwalk And Walking Trail, Funds Being Available lin The FY 2004 Budget, Account No. 303-1603- 591.89-00, CIP No. 202. (2) P.R. No. 12455 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts. (3) P. R. No. 12461 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To The Lowest Responsible Bidder And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For 3anitorial Services For The Utility Operations Department Service Center To Southeast Texas Building Services Of Nederland, Texas, For The Sum Not To Exceed $5,880; Account No. 410-1254-532.59-00. (4) P. R. No. 12462 - A Resolution Rescheduling The December 23, 2003 Regular Meeting To December 16, 2003. 3 AGENDA DECEMBER 9, 2_003 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 12459 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Leslie E. McMahen, P. E., For Professional Engineering Services. (2) P. R. No. 12460 - A Resolution Approving Distribution Of The Texas Gas Service Refund To Port Arthur, Port Neches, Groves And Nederland. (3) P.R. No. 12465 - A Resolution Pertaining 'Fo An Encroachment Agreement Requested By Duke Energy Field Services As It Pertains To 'Fhe Centana Easement B. Ordinances (1) P. O. No. 5372 - An Ordinance Annexing Territory Adjacent And Contiguous To The City Of Port Arthur Pursuant To Section 43.056 Local Government Code, V.T.C.A., Said Annexation Tncluding Land Adjacent To Highway 73; And Said Territory Shall Become Part Of Council District No. 4. (2) P. O. No. 5376 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning On Lot 3, Block 40, Lakeview Addition, Port Arthur, 3efferson County, Texas From Multifamily To Light Commercial (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided Tn Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication Tn The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date (Z03-07 Milson - 1734 Lakeview Avenue) (3) P. O. No. 5377 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A New Proposed Developer Participation Contract Between 'Fhe City of Port Arthur And Big Wheel Development, Inc. DECEMBER 9,2003 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT- CONTINUED C. *Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On Bank Community Reinvestment Activities (2) Report On Texas Economic Development Council CTEDC) Community Development Award *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. VIII. 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 Section Section Section Section Section 551.071 - Litigation And/Or Legal Advice 551.072 - Land 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City 551.074 - Personnel 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meetino: (1) (2) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Residential, Commercial And [ndustrial Business Prospects. Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Or Prospective Litigation As It Pertains To The Hayes Entities. DECEMBER 9, 2003 l'X. *CLOSED MEETI~NG (EXECUTZVE SESSI'ON) - CONT:ZNUED (3) (4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Prospective Litigation As It Pertains To The Lower Neches Valley Authority. Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Procedures To Avoid Litigation As It Pertains To The IASIS Project And Ancillary Public Infrastructure *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Items For Future Agenda Consideration Or Reports From Staff May Be Requested But No Discussion Of Any Item Or Request Shall Take Place. Xl'. AD3OURNMENT OF t4EET:ZNG ~ULE-~ OF DECOF~U~ - PERc-ON-~ ADDN~'~iNG COUNCIL ~ AUDIENCE E~'ORC~i£?CT OF DECORUM RULF-.~ OF P~OC~:DUR~.