HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) NOVEMBER 25, 2003REGULAR MEETING - November 25, 2003
I. ROLL CALL,. INVOCATION & PLEDGE
· ' The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November
25, 2003 at 5:33 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Craig Hannah, Felix A. Barker, Thomas .1.
Henderson, Ronnie Thompson, Rose Chaisson and Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City Manager
Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline "Van" Green and City Attorney Mark Sokolow.
Mayor Ortiz gave the invocation, followed by the pledge to the flag.
Dick Dowling Elementary School Principal Dwight Wagner, sang the "Lord's Prayer".
II, PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 11, 2003
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned Minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
(1)
Presentation Of Certificate Of Achievement For Excellence In
Financial Reporting To The City Of Port Arthur By The
Government Finance Officer's Association Of The United
States And Canada (GFOA).
Mayor Ortiz presented the Finance Director Underhill and her staff with the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and an Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement.
(2)
Presentation Of Award Of Financial Reporting Achievement To The
Finance Department Of The City Of Port Arthur By The GFOA.
Finance Director Underhill expressed appreciation and acknowledged Finance Department
staff members present at the meeting--Assistant Finance Director Deborah Echols,
Finance Administrative Aide .lennifer Abraham, Management Information System
Coordinator Karen Poullard and Purchasing Coordinator .loseph Broussard.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
The Mayor presented the following Proclamations:
(1) November 25, 2003 - "Dwight Wagner Day"
(2) November 25, 2003 -"Vietnamese-American Heritage Freedom
Flag Day"
VII. 1'rEMS REQUIR/NG INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(12) P. R. No. 12450 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Request State And Federal Aid For The Shrimping
Industry.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Barker that Proposed Resolution No. 12450 be adopted.
Mayor Ortiz acknowledged the importance of the shrimping industry and requested the
City Secretary forward copies of the resolution to State and Federal representatives.
Councilmember Henderson spoke in support of the resolution.
Proposed Resolution No. 12450 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-336.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker, Henderson, Thompson,
Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-336 reads as follows:
RESOLUT1.ON NO. 03-336
A RESOLUTION AUTHOR.TZtNG THE CITY
MANAGER TO REQUEST STATE AND FEDERAL
AID FOR THE SHR/MPTNG tNDUSTRY.
Secretary of the Port Arthur Area Shrimper's Association, Ms. Diem Tran, appeared before
the City Council to express appreciation for the resolution and acknowledged the
shrimping industry's contribution to Port Arthur's economic progress.
I1'1. PETZTTONS & COMMUNTCAT1.ONS
B. Speakers
William Watkins Regarding Excessive Water Bill At 2333
Gulfway - NOT PRESENT
(2)
Clay Roy Regarding Decisions Pertaining To The City's Water
Towers
Mr. Clay Roy, 6209 Cherry Avenue, appeared before the City Council to express
disapproval of editing his topic and discussed the painting of the water towers.
Mayor Pro Tem Tom Gillam, III, arrived at the City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m.
(3) Lynn Morris Williams Regarding Lamar Expansion And
Triangle Soup Kitchen
Mr. Lynn Morris Williams, 741 West Procter, appeared before the City Council to discuss
the above-mentioned topic and requested City Council consideration in constructing a new
library.
Mayor Pro Tem Gillam announced the Memorial Ninth Grade Campus Library will be open
to the public after hours and requested the City Secretary forward a copy of the library
hours to Mr. Williams. The Mayor Pro Tern spoke of the prospect of building a new library
within the inner city.
Mayor Ortiz stated that the City is financially participating with the Port Arthur
Independent School District in extending the library hours.
(4) ]eft King, Ir, Regarding Family- NOT PRESENT
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C. ~ence
None
, V. UNFZNZSHED BUSTNESS
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To ~like Barnett
Construction Of Port Neches, Texas For Reservoir Fencing Zn The
Amount Of $15,925 For The Utility Operations Department (Water
Purification Division).
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned ~tem of unfinished business.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Thompson that the Item be adopted.
The City Attorney stated that the local preference is three percent (3%).
The motion to adopt the above-mentioned Item carried by unanimous vote.
VI'. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Counciimember $inegal and
carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Proposed Resolution No. 12453:
Aa
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To BLOC
Design-Build, LLC Of Lon§view~ Texas Zn The Amount Of
$192,644 For A Radio Telemetry System For The Utility
Operations Department.
B. E_~pense Account:
None
Resolutions - Consent
(1)
P. R. No. 12358 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Crabtree
Barr/cade ~/stem~ Znc¥ Of Beaumon~ Texas In The Amount
Of $34,257.41 For The Marking Of Pavement At Various High
Traffic Volume Locations In The City Of Port Arthur. Funds
Are Available In The FY 2004 Public Works - Electrical
Division, Budget Account No. 001-1205-531.59-00.
Proposed Resolution No. 12358 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-337.
(2)
P. R. No. 12409 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A
Contract With [CU EnvJronmental~ Health & ~afety For
Asbestos Abatement Consulb*n§ Service~ Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C29120.
Proposed Resolution No. 12409 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-338.
(3)
P. R. No. 12427 -A Resolution Authorizing The Chief Of Police
And The City Manager To Apply To Texas State University To
Obtain A Grant Of $7,000 To Be Used For Programs To
Prevent The Unauthorized Use Of Tobacco And To Sign The
Necessary Papers To Accept The Grant.
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Proposed Resolution No. 12427 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-339,
(4)
P. R. No. 12431 - A Resolution Authorizing Funds Tn The
Estimated Annual Amount Of $140,000 In Calendar Year
2004 For The Texas ¢ommJ.~.qJon On Environmental (~uality
Annual Fees, Paid quarterly, For The Waste Disposed Of At
The City Of Port Arthur Landfill Facility, Permit No. 1815~ And
Authorizing The Director Of Public Works To Make Said
quarterly Payments To Texas Commission On Environmental
quality; Account No. 403-S274-533,59-01 And Other Public
Works - Solid Waste Division Accounts Zn Which Balances
Exist,
Proposed Resolution No. 12431 was adopted becoming ResoluUon No. 03-340.
(5) P.R. No. 12433 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments
To Certain Utility Accounts.
Proposed Resolution No. 12433 was adopted becoming ResoluUon No. 03-341.
(6)
P. R. No. 12434 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manger
To Execute An Agreement With SCS En§/neets 0£ Bedford,
Texas To Provide Groundwater Monitoring Services At The
City's Sanitary Landfill, MSW Permit No. 1815~ tn The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Of $22~200. Funds Are
Available In The Public Works - Solid Waste Division FY 2004
Budget Account No. 403-1274-533.54-00 And In Other Solid
Waste Division Accounts In Which Balances Exist
Proposed Resolution No. 12434 was adopted becoming ResoluUon No. 03-342.
(7)
P. R. No. 12435 - A Resolution Authorizing Filing Applications
With The National League Of C/Y/es For An Application For
Technical Assistance Through NLC'S MetLife Foundation
Youth-City Connection Project.
Proposed Resolution No. 12435 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-343.
(8)
P. R. No. 12439 - A Resolution Accepting The Termination Of
Service Notice From Verizon Communications Regarding
Maintenance Of The City Of Port Arthur's Telephone Systems
At City Hall, Fire/Police, Health And Operations Center And
Authorizing The Advertisement For Bids For A Maintenance
Contract For The Systems.
Proposed Resolution No. 12439 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-344.
(9)
P. R. No. 12440 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Take $7,562.10 Out Of The FY 2004 Golf Course Capital
Zmprovem.e. nt Fun. d To Pay An znvoice From Texas
Reciprocating Equipment Service For The City's Share And
Aquila Golf's Share Of Work For Trouble Shooting A RecenUy
Installed Drainage Pump At Babe Didrickson Zaharias
Memorial Golf Course, FY 2004 Account No. 103-2001-
60:L87-00.
Proposed ResoluUon No. 12~MO was adopted becoming ResoluUon No. 03-345.
(10)
P. R. No. 1244~ - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Texas Health And Human Services
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COlll~JSSJOll TO Continue Community-Based Outreach
Services For The Children's Health 1,nsurance Program
· Proposed Resolution No. 12441 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-346.
(11) P. R. No. 12~?.S - A Resolution Awarding A One (1) Year
Contract To Lowest Responsible Bidder And Authorizing The
Execution Of Contract For 3anitorial Services For The Transit
Service Center And Transit Terminal To ¢CAP .mc.
~anserve BuJldJn§ Services Of Beaumont, Texas I'n The
Amount Of $7,543.56 Per Year; Charge To The Following
Accounts: 401-1503-561.32-00 And 401-1505-561.32-00
Respectively.
Proposed Resolution No. 124~8 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-347.
VZI. TTEMS REQUIRZNG ZND1VIDUAL ACTION - CONSENT
(12) P. R. NO. 12453 - A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur's Participation In The School-City Library Cooperative
Program.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gillam and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 12453 be adopted.
Assistant Ubrarian Mark Durham appeared before the City Council to report that the
Sabine Pass Tndependent School District is included in the resolution and discussed hourly
rates for staff working in the program.
Proposed Resolution No. 12453 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-348.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson and Sinegal.
Voting No: Councilmember Chaisson.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-348 reads as follows:
RESOLUT1,ON NO. 03-348
A RESOLUTZON APPROVZNG THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR'S PARTTCI'PATI'ON TN THE SCHOOL-CI'TY
L1,BRARY COOPERAT1,VE PROGRAM.
*CLOSED MEETING (EXECUT1'VE SESS1'ON)
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Pending Or Prospective Litigation With Hayes
Entities.
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Prospective Litigation With The EPA As To The State
Marine Superfund Site.
(3) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives
For Residential, Commercial And 1,ndustrial Business
Prospects.
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(4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Prospective Litigation As It Pertains To LNVA.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 6:23 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 7:40 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Gillam; Councilmembers
Hannah, Barker, Henderson, Chaisson and Sinegal; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City
Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
IV. PUBLZC HEARZNGS - 7:00PF4
To Consider Rezoning Lot 3, Block 40, Lakeview Addition From
Multi Family Residential (F4F) To Light Commercial (LC). Applicant:
I~tichael t4ilson~ Sr.; Zoning Case: 03-07.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned public hearing.
Planning/Grants Director Watson appeared before the City Council and discussed the
rezoning issue.
Councilmember Barker spoke in opposition of the District 1 rezoning consideration.
Councilmember Thompson returned to the City Council meeting at 7:42 p.m.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak
regarding the above-mentioned rezoning.
No one appeared before the City Council concerning the rezoning hearing.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Barker, seconded by Councilmember Thompson and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m.
VZt. ]TEt4S RE{~UIRZNG tNDZVtDUAL ACTION- NON-CONSENT
(1)
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.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gillam and seconded by Councilmember
Chaisson that Proposed Resolution No. 12350 be tabled.
City Attorney Sokolow was instructed to begin negotiations.
The motion to table P.R. No. 12350 carried unanimously.
(2)
P.R. No. 12392 - A Resolution Approving A Contract Between
The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And BW Architects For Providing Owner
Representative And SBE Consulting Services For The TASIS
tnfrastructure Project Associated With The Design And
Building For Phase One, Account No. 120-1429-542.54-00 tn
The Total Amount Not To Exceed $142,000.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gillam and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 12392 be adopted.
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Mayor Ortiz commented that the infrastructure and street improvements are scheduled to
be completed by March 1, 2004.
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Mills appeared before the City
Council to discuss BW Architect's services. Mr. Mills clarified for the record, "The resolution
specifies the amount is not to exceed $142,000 and Mr. Brown's services are at an hourly
rate of $185 inclusive of expenses." Mr. Mills reported that BW Architect's will submit an
itemized statement on a monthly basis and the statements will be distributed for review.
The Executive Director read the scope of responsibilities of the proposed agreement.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson,
Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: Councilmember Barker.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gillam and seconded by Councilmember
Thompson that Proposed Resolution No. 12392 be amended. The amendment is to
approve the services of BW Architects at an hourly rate of $185 per hour with review by
the City Council at the end of thirty days as to whether to approve continuation of
services. Section 2 of the resolution will change to read as follows: "...for a time period of
thirty (30) days and the City Council will review this matter in thirty (30) days as to
whether to continue it or not."
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
12392:
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Chaisson
Mayor Pro Tem Gillam
Councilmember Hannah
Councilmember Henderson
Councilmember Sinegal
Councilmember Thompson
Mayor Ortiz
~NO-
"Yes"
~Yes-
~No-
~No"
~Yes-
~Yes'
~Yes-
Proposed Resolution No. 12392 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-349.
The amended caption of Resolution No. 03-349 reads as follows:
RESOLUT?ON NO. 03-349
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATTON AND
BW ARCHTTECTS FOR PROVIDING OWNER
REPRESENTATIVE AND SBE CONSULTTNG
SERVICES FOR THE IASTS iNFRASTRUCTURE
PRO.1ECT ASSOCTATED WITH THE DES1~GN AND
BUI'LDTNG FOR PHASE ONEt ACCOUNT NO. 120-
1429-542.54-00.
Mr. Rueben Brown of BW Architects, 9894 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas, appeared before
the City Council to extend appreciation for the opportunity and to thank the City Council
for their confidence in his firm. Mr. Brown discussed the benefits of small and minority
business programs.
B, Ordinances
(2) P. O. No. 5374 An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning
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From Heavy Commercial To Two Family On Lots 1-66 Of
Lafitte's Landing ii, Port Arthur, 3efferson 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 Th.e. Code Of Ordinances As Amended. By Fine...Not
Exceed,ng Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars), And Prov,d,ng
For Publication in The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port
Arthur And Effective immediately After Publication Date.
(Z03-05 BOSARGE - LAFTITE'S LANDING IT)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Chaisson, Proposed Ordinance No.
5374 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 03-054.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson and Sinegal.
Voting No: Councilmember Chaisson.
The caption of Ordinance No. 03-054 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 03-054
AN ORDTNANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CiTY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
CHANGING THE ZONTNG FROM HEAVY
COMMERCTAL TO TWO FAMILY ON LOTS 1-66 OF
LAFITrE'S LANDTNG I'T, PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (VTOLATION OF
THiS ORDTNANCE OR THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE Ct'TY OF PORT ARTHUR TS PUNI'SHABLE
AS PROVIDED iN SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED BY FiNE NOT
EXCEEDTNG TWO THOUSAND [$2,000.00]
DOLLARS); AND PROVTDTNG FOR PUBLICATION
iN THE OFFiCiAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTTVE TMMEDTATELY
AFTER PUBLiCATiON DATE. (Z03-05 BOSARGE -
LAFTTTE'S LANDTNG 1'I)
(3)
P. O. No. 5375 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A New Developer Participation Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Big WheelOevelopmen~ Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson to table Proposed Ordinance No.
5375. City Council's consensus was to proceed with the proposed ordinance; therefore,
Councilmember Henderson withdrew his motion.
The City Attorney left the City Council Chamber for additional information.
The Mayor moved forward with the agenda.
(1)
P. O. No. 5373 - An Ordinance Amending Section 81, Article
TTI, Chapter 34 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Tt Pertains To
Maintenance Of Street Parkways Tn The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas.
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5373 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Gillam that Proposed Ordinance No. 5373 be amended. Section 34-81, paragraph "c. (3)"
will be amended to include "...or any other obstacle that will prevent the free flow of
water."
Proposed Ordinance No. 5373 was adopted as amended becoming Ordinance No. 03-055.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 03-055 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 03-055
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 81,
ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO
MAINTENANCE OF STREET PARKWAYS IN THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
(3)
P, Oi No. 5375 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A New Developer Participation Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Big Wheel DevelopmenC Inc,
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Big Wheel Development, Inc. Senior Vice President, Jerry Peters, appeared before the City
Council to discuss revisions to the developer participation contract. Mr. Peters requested
removing the word "repair" of the existing storm water system.
Public Works Director McMahen appeared before the City Council to discuss the
maintenance and operation of the water, sanitary sewer and storm water systems in the
Vista Village area.
The City Attorney read the following into the record:
There shall be 158 homes.
Section 2. in terms of the timeline for Big Wheel Development
to buy property;
Big Wheel Development must purchase 29 lots on
Drummond Street by April 1, 2004.
Big Wheel Development must purchase 54 lots on Tartan
Street by April 1, 2005.
Big Wheel Development must purchase the lots on
Grammercy Street by April l, 2006.
Section 3: Big Wheel Development must commence
improvements by May 1, 2004.
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Section 5: Big Wheel Development will be building and
upgrading storm sewer inlets.
Section 7: Big Wheel Development must have at least 40 homes
built before the City starts reimbursement. The City will
reimburse half the cost alter the installation of the water and
sanitary sewer lines within thirty (30) days thereafter.
...The City will add a lien, which can be subordinated or
released in the home building process or as needed for bank
financing.
Section 11: Public improvements are estimated at $1,500,000.
According to City Attorney Sokolow, minor corrections (will be sent) to Big Wheel
Development's registered agent's location, 8300 Bissonnet.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gillam and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5375 be adopted to include the above-mentioned
language as stated by the City Attorney.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5375 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 03-056.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
Councilmember Chaisson left the City Council Chamber at 8:46 p.m. and returned at 8:49
p.m.
The caption of Ordinance No. 03-056 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 03-056
AN ORDt'NANCE AUTHOR~ZTNG THE CTTY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NEW DEVELOPER
PARTt'Ct'PAT?ON CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CTFY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND BTG WHEEL
DEVELOPMENT, ZNC.
A. Resolutions
(10) P. R. No. 12447 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
Of The City Of Port Arthur To Enter Znto An Agreement With
Environment Resource Management For The State Marine
Superfund Site.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Attorney read the following proposed language found in Section 2 with the revision
and insertion:
That the City Council hereby authorizes Robin Morse to
execute on behalf of the City of Port Arthur an agreement with
Environmental Resources Management for the State Marine
Superfund Site, in substantially the same form as attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", (Proposal No. 5959 and Addendum) in
an amount not to exceed $25,300.
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The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gillam and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 12447 be adopted with the language as stated
by the City Attorney.
· Proposed Resolution No. 12447 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-350.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
Mr. Gary T. Donnan, P.G., Senior Associate of Environmental Resources Management,
appeared before the City Council to express appreciation for the approval of the
agreement.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-350 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 03-350
A RESOLUTION AUTHORZZTNG THE CZTY
MANAGER OF THE CZTY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
ENTER ZNTO AN AGREEMENT W/TH
ENVTRONMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR
THE STATE MARZNE SUPERFUND SZTE.
(3) P.R. No. 12432 - A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board Of
Directors Of The 3efferson County Appraisal District.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Gillam that Proposed Resolution No. 12432 be adopted.
City Secretary Green stated that the City Council nominated Dr. Fred Mitchell per
Resolution No. 03-256 and that approval is required for the City Council to cast its 128
votes to Dr. Mitchell.
Proposed Resolution No. 12432 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-351.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-351 reads as follows:
RESOLUTtON NO. 03-351
A RESOLUTZON CASTZNG VOTES FOR THE BOARD
OF DZRECTORS OF THE 3EFFERSON COUNTY
APPRAISAL DZSTRZCT.
(4)
P. R. No. 12438 - A Resolution Approving A Request For
Proposal For Banking Services For The City Of Port Arthur And
Authorizing The Finance Director To Proceed With The
Proposal Process.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Barker and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 12438 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 03-352.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and $inegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-352 reads as follows:
RESOLUTtON NO. 03-352
A RESOLUTt'ON APPROVING A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR BANKZNG SERVZCES FOR THE
cTrY OF PORT ARTHUR AND AUTHORZZTNG THE
Ft'NANCE DTRECTOR TO PROCEED wZ'rH THE
PROPOSAL PROCESS.
(5)
P. R. No. 12442 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute An Zndustrial District
Agreement With Equilon Enterprises, LLC.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Barker and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 12442 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 03-353.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and $inegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-353 reads as follows:
RESOLUTI'ON NO. 03-353
A RESOLUTTON AUTHORt'ZTNG THE Ct'TY
MANAGER OF THE CTTY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
EXECUTE AN I~NDUSTRZAL Dt'STRZCT
AGREEMENT WZTH E(~UTLON ENTERPRt'SES, LLC.
(6)
P. R. No. 12443 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute An Industrial District
Agreement With Chevron U.S.A., Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution,
Upon the motion of Councilmember Barker, seconded by Counciimember Henderson and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 12443 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 03-354.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-354 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTZON NO. 03-354
A RESOLUTTON AUTHORZZING THE CTTY
MANAGER OF THE CZTY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
EXECUTE AN INDUSTRZAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WZ'I'H CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.
(7)
P. R. No. 12444 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute An Industrial District
Agreement With Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, L,P,
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Attorney Sokolow read the following proposed revisions:
That Chevron, U.S.A. has contributed the assets of Chevron
Chemical Company to Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP,
a joint venture comprising of the chemical assets of Chevron
Texaco and Conoco Phillips.
The last payment of the contract will be October 15 and we are
adding a parcel (Parcel "0'7 to the agreement.
Exhibit "E' states that: "The assessment was delineated in excess of $230,87~.,000." The
City Attorney also changed "L.P." to "LP" throughout the agreement.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Gillam that Proposed Resolution No. 12444 be adopted as stated by the City Attorney.
Proposed Resolution No. 124~/, was adopted becoming Resolution No. 03-355.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-355 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 03-355
A RESOLUTI~ON AUTHORtZZNG THE C'[TY
MANAGER OF THE cTrY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
EXECUTE AN t'NDUSTRZAL Dt'STRZCT
AGREEMENT WTTH CHEVRON PHTLLIPS
CHEMt'CAL COMPANY, L.P.
(8)
P. R. No. 12445 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Transfer Or
Sale Of Bent Tree Village And Park Central Village To Bent
Tree Vii/age, Ltd, And Autumn Chase ParlG Ltd, And
Subsequent Documents To Have Been Presented By
Akbari.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. :~2445 was tabled.
(g)
P. R. No. 12446 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute An Industrial District
Agreement With BASF.
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chaisson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 12446 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 03-356.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-356 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-356
A RESOLUTION AUTHORZZING THE CITY
MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRZCT
AGREEMENT wZ'rH BASF.
(11)
P. R. No. 12449 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
Of The City of Port Arthur To Release Liens Attached To
Property Located At Lot Three Block 182, City Of Port Arthur.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chaisson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 12449 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 03-357.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-357 reads as follows:
RESOLUTTON NO. 03-357
A RESOLUTZON AUTHORZZING THE CITY
MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
RELEASE LZENS ATTACHED TO PROPERTY
LOCATED AT LOT THREE BLOCK 182, CZTY OF
PORT ARTHUR.
(13) P. R. No. 12451 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Enter Into An Adopt-A-School Partnership With
Dick Dowling Elementary School.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 12451 was adopted becoming Resolution
No. 03-358.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 03-358 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-358
A RESOLUTTON AUTHORTZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR TO ENTER INTO AN ADOPT-A-
SCHOOL PARTNERSHTP WITH DICK DOWLING
ELEt4 ENTARY SCHOOL.
(14) P.R. No. 12452 - A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board Of
Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gillam and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 12452 be adopted.
City Secretary Green stated that the City Council nominated the following candidates per
Resolution No. 03-285: Hughie Allen, Laura Floyd, George Woodrow, Nancy Gray
Ashworth and Lynda Gunstream. Mrs. Green requested City Council approval to distribute
eleven votes each.
Proposed Resolution No. 12452 was adopted with the above-mentioned names becoming
Resolution No. 03-359.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Gillam; Councilmembers Hannah, Barker,
Henderson, Thompson, Chaisson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 03-359 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-359
A RESOLUTION CASTliNG VOTES FOR THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
APPRAtSAL DISTR/CT.
C. *Reports And Recommendations
Status Report On The Port Arthur Redevelopment Initiative
Dr. Forrest Toms and Mr. Irving Henderson were not present to present the report.
Mayor Pro Tern Gillam requested the City Manager compose a letter from the Mayor's
Office expressing the City Council's concerns.
VI~'I. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMI"TTEES
None.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEI~tS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
The City Manager asked the City Council if they wished to place an item on the next
agenda rescheduling the December 23, 2003 meeting to December 16, 2003.
The City Council wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Xz. AD3OURNMENT OF MEETt'NG
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chaisson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gillam and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:08 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 OSCAR G. OR'I-[Z
A~E~:
CITY SECRETARY EVANGELINE GREEN
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD November 25, 2003. APPROVED:
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