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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 6, 2010 REGULAR MEETINGREGULAR MEETING -April 6, 2010 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember 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, April 6, 2010 at 5:39 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., Morris Albright, III, Martin Flood, John Beard, Jr., Dawana K. Wise and Thomas J. "Tom" Henderson; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, City Secretary Terri Hanks, City Attorney Valecia Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton. Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Williamson was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations -None Minutes March 23, 2010 Regular Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers Terri Cropper, Lydia Rojas And Mrs. Taylor Regarding Street Repair Mr. Terri Cropper, 5040 Fourth Street, appeared before the City Council to comment on street and driveway entrance repair needs. Mrs. Linda Taylor, 5049 Fourth Street, appeared before the City Council to request consideration in performing street and drainage improvements on Fourth Street. B. Presentations Presentation By The Mercado Days Festival Committee Hispanic Cultural and Educational Center (HCEC) Executive Committee Member Sabrina Vrooman, 4736 Redbird, appeared before the City Council to extend invitations to attend the Seventh Annual Mercado Days Latino Fest 2010 to be held Thursday, April 15, 2010 through Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 500 Procter Street Pavilion. She spoke on the many sponsors and events spotlighting the Market Days Multi-Cultural Festival. Mrs. Vroornan noted that the HCEC is responsible for awarding over $30,000 in scholarships to local students. She introduced one of the event's musical performers, Mr. Tony Briones. Memorial High School Student Tony Briones appeared before the City Council to play guitar and sing "Thats the Way They Are"in Spanish. C. Correspondence -None Councilmember Albright left the Council Chamber at 6:03 p.m. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT Resolutions -Consent (4) P. R. No. 15786 - A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Mercado Days Festival Entertainment Area For 2010, Designating Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural And Educational Center, Inc. As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural And Educational Center, Inc. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15786 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-107. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-107 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-107 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING THE MERCADO DAYS FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT AREA FOR 2010, DESIGNATING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING THE MERCADO DAYS FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT AREA FOR 2010, DESIGNATING SOUTHEAST TEXAS HISPANIC CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC. AS EXCLUSIVE CONCESSIONAIRE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHEAST TEXAS HISPANIC CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC. Councilmember Albright returned to the Council Chamber at 6:13 p.m. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS P.R. No. 15736 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And SKR Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Office Renovations Of The 2"d & 3ra Floor In City Hall In The Amount Of $11,750. Project CIP918, 303-1603-591.89-00 And 001-1206-531.32-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Beard and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15736 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-108. Voting Yes.. Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-108 reads as follows: City Council P~linutes 2 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 RESOLUTION NO. 10-108 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND SKR CONSTRUCTION OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE OFFICE RENOVATIONS OF THE 2"D $~ 3RD FLOOR IN CITY HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,750. PRO]ECT CIP918, 303-1603-591.89-00 AND 001- 1206-531.32-00 VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Consent Item's. A and H, and Proposed Consent Resolution No.'s 15786, 15800, 15801, 15802, 15803, 15804, 15814, 15815, 15816, 15818 and 15821: Items -Consent A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To EI Mensajero News In The Amount Of $6,000 For A Subscription Advertisement Agreement For The City Secretary's Office Proposed Consent Item A was held for individual action. B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Rain For Rent, Groves, TX In The Amount Of $25,994.04 For The Purchase Of A 6"Trailer Mounted Pump For The City Landfill C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To The State Of Texas Department Of Information Resource Telecommunication Services Division In The Estimated Amount Of $10,591.20 (State DIR Pricing) For The Use Of Three (3) T1 Lines For The Police Radio System D. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Digital Safety Technologies, Morrisville, NC In The Amount Of $40,635 For The Purchase Of Seven (7) Digital Camera Systems For The Police Department E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To CDW-G, Vernon Hills, IL In The Amount Of $24,570.14 For The Purchase Of Seven (7) Laptop Computer Systems For The Police Department F. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Waste Systems Equipment, Houston, TX In The Amount Of $20,637 (Under H-GAC Pricing) For The Purchase Of 427 Units Of 95-Gallon Schaefer Carts For The Public Works Department (Solid Waste Division) G. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To HGAC (Godwin Pumps) In The Amount Of $33,697 For The Purchase Of A Diesel Driven Priming Assisted 4" Pump For The Utility Operations Department (Wastewater Conveyance Division) H. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Dell Inc., Round Rock, TX In The Amount Of $5,760 To Replace The Server Used For Document Imaging At City Hall Proposed Consent Item H was held for individual action. City Council P~linutes 3 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 I. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Philpott Motors, Nederland, TX In The Amount Of $68,406 (2007 Port Security Grant) For The Purchase Of Three (3) Sports Utility Vehicles For The Fire Department ). Consideration And Approval Of Payment To HD Supply, Beaumont, TX In The Estimated Amount Of $63,336.91 For Repair Clamps For The Utility Operations Department K. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Brazos Technology, College Station, TX In The Amount Of $14,614 For The Purchase Of Four (4) Electronic Hand Held Ticket Writers For The Community Services Department And The Municipal Court L. Expense Reuorts Citv Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno: Attended Third Annual National Bar Association Labor And Employment Law Continuing Education Conference Atlanta, Georgia, March 25-27, 2010 $1,151.60 Resolutions -Consent (1) P. R. No. 15706 - A Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement To South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, (SETRPC) As It Pertains To 1737 Thomas Blvd., - $19,116.17, Activity 1000040026; 1033 W. 5th St. - $37,074.60, Activity 1000040012; 5716 Wheatley - $49,590.00, Activity 1000040033, For A Total Amount Of $105,780.77; Account 117-1404-621.59-00 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15706 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-109. (2) P. R. No. 15770 - A Resolution Approving The Purchase Of Ten (10) Laptop Computers For The Board Of Directors And The Chief Executive Officer Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15770 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-110. (3) P. R. No. 15773 - A Resolution Approving A First Amendment To The Economic Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Mc-00, Inc., D/ B/A Mc-O Construction Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15773 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-111. (4) P. R. No. 15786 - A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Mercado Days Festival Entertainment Area For 2010, Designating Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural And Educational Center, Inc. As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural And Educational Center, Inc. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15786 was previously enacted, becoming Resolution No. 10-107. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 (5) P. R. No. 15787 - A Resolution Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 To License No. DACW64-3-05-32 Between The City Of Port Arthur And The U. S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Extending The Expiration Date To 30 March 2015 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15787 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-112. (6) P. R. No. 15790 - A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Approximately 1.25 Acres Of Land In The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Business Park To L. Martin Family Partnership, LP Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15790 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-113. (7) P. R. No. 15793 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And A&A Electric Company Of Beaumont Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The City Hall Generator Installation In The Amount Of $81,242. Project CIP913, 303-1601-591.54-00 And 001- 1206-531.32-00 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15793 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-114. (8) P. R. No. 15800 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $9,550.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15800 was held for individual action. (9) P. R. No. 15801 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $11,200.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15801 was held for individual action. (10) P. R. No. 15802 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $12,700.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15802 was held for individual action. (11;) P. R. No. 15803 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $11,550.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15803 was held for individual action. City Council f~linutes 5 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 (12) P. R. No. 15804 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $11,400.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15804 was held for individual action. (13) P. R. No. 15805 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To BKR Contractors, Corp. In The Amount Of $12,580.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15805 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-115. (14) P. R. No. 15806 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Blackboard Connect For Government To Enhance The City's Existing Communication Capabilities In The Amount Of $20,057.86 For The Remainder Of Fiscal Year 2010 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15806 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-116. (15) P. R. No. 15807 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant In The Amount Of Approximately $1,300,000 And A Grant For Approximately $400,000 In Home Funds Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2010 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15807 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-117. (16) P. R. No. 15809 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract For The Services Of ]. R. Edwards & Associates, LLC, Certified Public Accountants, As Independent Auditors For The City Of Port Arthur For The Year Ending September 30, 2010 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15809 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-118. (17) P. R. No. 15812 - A Resolution Approving The Awarding Of A Bid By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract To Trey Villemez D/B/A Trey's Tractor Services For Grass Cutting Services Of The Port Arthur Spur 93 Business Park Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15812 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-119. (18) P. R. No. 15814 - A Resolution Approving The Expenditure By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Of $15,000 For An Economic Development Community Retreat And Workshop (Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06) Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15814 was held for individual action. City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 (19) P. R. No. 15815 - A Resolution Designating 7. P. Morgan Chase Bank As The Depository Bank For The City Of Port Arthur, And Authorizing The Finance Director Along With The City Secretary To Execute All Required Documents To Extend The Existing Contract Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15815 was held for individual action. (20) P. R. No. 15816 - A Resolution Rescinding A Contract With CYMA Inc. For Slip-Form Concrete Services, Effective Date May 6, 2010 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15816 was held for individual action. (21) P. R. No. 15817 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A New Three (3) Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Marks & Associates Of Baytown, Texas For Security Guard Services At The Operations Center And Garage In The Amount Of $62,376 Per Year. Accounts 001- 1201-531.59-00 And 501-1281-531.59-00 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15817 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-120. (22) P. R. No. 15818 - A Resolution Authorizing Adoption Of The General Provisions Of The Program And The Owner Occupied Program Guidelines For The Community Development Block Grant Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Program That Will Be Administered By And Between The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission And The City Of Port Arthur For The Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs (TDHCA) Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15818 was held for individual action. (23) P. R. No. 15820 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Centerline Construction Services, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The City Hall And Annex HVAC Upgrades In The Amount Of $840,365. Project ENG001, 135-1209-531.82-00 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15820 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-121. (24;) P. R. No. 15821 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The Execution Of A One (1) Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Scodeller Construction Of Wixom, Michigan For Crack Sealing Of Concrete And Asphalt Pavements On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City Funded And Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Street Division Account 001-1203-531.36/51/86 And CDBG Street Project Accounts Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15821 was held for individual action. (25) P. R. No. 15822 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 09-202 In Its Entirety And Accepting A New Water Utility Easement From The Port Arthur Independent School District For The Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining Of Water Utilities In The City Of Port Arthur Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15822 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-122. City Council f~linutes 7 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 (26) P. R. No. 15823 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion From Michelle Falgout, P.E., Of Fittz & Shipman Consulting Engineers And Land Surveyors, Inc., The Contractor's Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee Both From CIMA Utility For The Completion Of Public Water System Improvements To Serve The PAISD -Washington Elementary School, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15823 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-123. (27) P. R. No. 15827 - A Resolution Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Independent School District For Participation In The Cost Of Sanitary Sewer System Improvements At A Cost Of $205,000 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15827 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-124. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT Items -Consent A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To EI Mensajero News In The Amount Of $6,000 For A Subscription Advertisement Agreement For The City Secretary's Office The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item. Upon the rnotion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Beard and carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Item A was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. Proposed Consent Item A was tabled. H. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Dell Inc., Round Rock, TX In The Amount Of $5,760 To Replace The Server Used For Document Imaging At City Hall The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Consent Item H be adopted. Assistant (:ity Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council report on the proposed server purchase. Voting Yes.. Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. Proposed Consent Item H was adopted. Resolutions -Consent City Council I~linutes $ Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 (8) P. R. No. 15800 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $9,550.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) The Mayor iintroduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15800 be adopted. Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to demolition services and competitive bidding. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15800 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 10-125. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The captions of Resolution No. 10-125 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-125 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO K-T CONSTRUCTION, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,550.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF FIVE (5) DANGEROUS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP A-T), TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552.59-00, PROJECT NO. C34120 (CDBG FUNDS) (9) P. R. No. 15801 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $11,200.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. Upon the rnotion of Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15801 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-126. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-126 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-126 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO K-T CONSTRUCTION, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,200.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF FIVE (5) DANGEROUS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP B- T), TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431- 552.59-00, PROJECT NO. C34120 (CDBG FUNDS) City Council P~linutes 9 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 (10) P. R. No. 15802 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $12,700.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unannimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15802 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-127. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-127 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-127 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO K-T CONSTRUCTION, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,700.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF FIVE (5) DANGEROUS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP C- T), TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431- 552.59-00, PRO]ECT NO. C34120 (CDBG FUNDS) (11) P. R. No. 15803 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $11,550.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. Upon the rnotion of Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15803 was adopted becoming Resolution INo. 10-128. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-128 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-128 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO K-T CONSTRUCTION, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,550.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SEVEN (7) DANGEROUS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP A), TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552.59- 00, PRO]ECT NO. C34120 (CDBG FUNDS) City Council P~linutes 10 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 (12) P. R. No. 15804 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K-T Construction, LLC In The Amount Of $11,400.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B), To Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00, Project No. C34120 (CDBG Funds) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15804 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-129. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The captions of Resolution No. 10-129 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-129 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO K-T CONSTRUCTION, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,400.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SIX (6) DANGEROUS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP B), TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552.59- 00, PROJECT NO. C34120 (CDBG FUNDS) (18) P. R. No. 15814 - A Resolution Approving The Expenditure By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Of $15,000 For An Economic Development Community Retreat And Workshop (Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15814 be adopted. Economic IJevelopment Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed community retreat and workshop. Councilmerber Albright spoke in opposition of the proposed facilitator expenditure. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15814: Councilmember Albright "No" Councilmember Beard "Yes" Councilmember Chatman "Yes" Councilmember Flood "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Segler "Yes" Councilmember Wise "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15814 was adopted over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Albright, becoming Resolution No. 10-130. The caption of Resolution No. 10-130 reads as follows: City Council P~linutes 11 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 RESOLUTION NO. 10-130 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF $15,000 FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY RETREAT AND WORKSHOP (ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.59- 06) (19) P. R. No. 15815 - A Resolution Designating 7. P. Morgan Chase Bank As The Depository Bank For The City Of Port Arthur, And Authorizing The Finance Director Along With The City Secretary To Execute All Required Documents To Extend The Existing Contract The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15815 be adopted. Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed extension of bank depository services. Councilmember Beard requested loan, investment and community outreach information. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15815 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 10-131. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-131 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-131 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 7. P. MORGAN CHASE BANK AS THE DEPOSITORY BANK FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR ALONG WITH THE CITY SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT (20) P. R. No. 15816 - A Resolution Rescinding A Contract With CYMA Inc. For Slip-Form Concrete Services, Effective Date May 6, 2010 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15816 be adopted. Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed contract cancellation. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15816 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 10-132. Voting Yes,. Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-132 reads as follows: City Council P~linutes 12 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 RESOLUTION NO. 10-132 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING A CONTRACT WITH CYMA INC. FOR SLIP-FORM CONCRETE SERVICES, EFFECTIVE DATE MAY 6, 2010 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM -None VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT Resolutions -Consent (22) P. R. No. 15818 - A Resolution Authorizing Adoption Of The General Provisions Of The Program And The Owner Occupied Program Guidelines For The Community Development Block Grant Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Program That Will Be Administered By And Between The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission And The City Of Port Arthur For The Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs (TDHCA) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15818 be adopted. Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed program guidelines. Director of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Mike Mason appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to advertisement and community outreach efforts. Councilmember Chatman requested consideration in acquiring the advertisement services of The Breeze radio station. Councilmember Albright left the Council Chamber at 7:08 p.m. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15818 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 10-133. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-133 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-133 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM AND THE OWNER OCCUPIED PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HURRICANE IKE DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM THAT WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY AND BETWEEN THE SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) Councilmerber Albright returned to the Council Chamber at 7:09 p.m. City Council Minutes 13 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 (24) P. R. No. 15821 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The Execution Of A One (i) Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Scodeller Construction Of Wixom, Michigan For Crack Sealing Of Concrete And Asphalt Pavements On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City Funded And Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Street Division Account 001-1203-531.36/51/86 And CDBG Street Project Accounts The Mayor iintroduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15821 be adopted. Councilmember Henderson left the Council Chamber at 7:12 p.m. Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to crack sealing services and competitive bidding. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15821 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 10-134. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard and Wise. Voting No: None. The caption, of Resolution No. 10-134 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-134 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND SCODELLER CONSTRUCTION OF WIXOM, MICHIGAN FOR CRACK SEALING OF CONCRETE AND ASPHALT PAVEMENTS ON A UNIT COST BASIS FOR VARIOUS CITY FUNDED AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDED STREET PROTECTS; PROPOSED FUNDING: STREET DIVISION ACCOUNT 001-1203-531.36/51/86 AND CDBG STREET PROJECT ACCOUNTS A. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 15808 - A Resolution Appointing New Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Councilmember Wise stated the following appointment into the record: Mr. Earl Bray City Secretary Hanks read the following appointments into the record for Councilmember Flood and Councilmember Henderson: Mr. Armani Alpough Ms. Brittany Aaron Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Beard and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15808 was adopted with the above- stated appointments, becoming Resolution No. 10-135. City Council Minutes 14 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard and Wise. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-135 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-135 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NEW MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Councilmember Chatman left the Regular Meeting at 7:20 p.m. (2) P. R. No. 15810 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Library Board The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Secretary Hanks read the followin~ppointments into the record: Mr. Bill Carter Mrs. Clover Bolden Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Segler, seconded by Councilmember Beard and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15810 was adopted with the above- stated appointments, becoming Resolution No. 10-136. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Flood, Beard and Wise. Voting No: None. The captions of Resolution No. 10-136 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 10-136 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD (3) P. R. No. 15828 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Board And Appointing A Member To The Board Of Directors (Requested By Mayor) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Mayor Prince read the following appointment amendment into the record: Removing Mr. Kenny Tims And Appointing Ms. Melinda McNulty Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segler and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15828 was adopted with the above- stated removal and appointment, becoming Resolution No. 10-137., Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Flood, Beard and Wise. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-137 reads as follows: City Council Mlinutes 15 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 RESOLUTION NO. 10-137 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE PORT ARTHUR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD AND APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR) Councilmember Henderson returned to the Council Chamber at 7:25 p.m. B. Ordinances (1) P. O. No. 6071 - An Ordinance Granting An Excavation Permit Issued Pursuant To Section 94-452 Of Article VII (Excavations) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur To Kirk Thomas Located On The East Side Of West Port Arthur Road, North Of Highway 365 The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Wise and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6071 be adopted. Planning ar~d Zoning Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed excavation permit. The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Wise that Proposed Ordinance No. 6071 be tabled. Voting Yes: Councilmember Beard. Voting No: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Flood, Wise and Henderson. The motions to table Proposed Ordinance No. 6071 failed to carry over the assenting vote of Councilmember Beard. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Flood, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: Councilmember Beard. Proposed Ordinance No. 6071 was adopted over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Beard, becoming Ordinance No. 10-16. The caption of Ordinance No. 10-16 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 10-16 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCAVATION PERMIT ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 94-452 OF ARTICLE VII (EXCAVATIONS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO KIRK THOMAS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 365 (2) P. O. No. 6072 - An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To Low And Moderate Income Residents Of The City Who Are Participating In The Hurricane Rita Housing Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. City Council Minutes 16 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Wise and carried unannimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6072 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 10-17. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 10-17 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 10-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE HURRICANE RITA HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) (3) P. O. No. 6073 - An Ordinance Approving The Rate Refund Of Entergy Texas Inc. Contained In The Statement Of Intent Filed On March 25, 2010; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Declaring An Effective Date The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the rr~otion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Wise and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6073 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 10-18. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The captions of Ordinance No. 10-18 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 10-18 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RATE REFUND OF ENTERGY TEXAS INC. CONTAINED IN THE STATEMENT OF INTENT FILED ON MARCH 25, 2010; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE) C. Reports And Recommendations (1) February, 2010 Financial Report Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to present the above- mentioned report. (2) Report On Housing Activities, Including Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Certifications And Potential Development Proposals & Use Of Housing Funds For 2006, 2007 And 2008 (Requested By Councilmembers Flood, Chatman And Beard) City Council h1inutes 17 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 Director of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Mike Mason appeared before the City Council to present the above-mentioned report. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARD & COMMITTEES -None IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Segler, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 7:57 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 ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS Future Agenda Items submitted during the Regular Meeting are shown as Exhibit "A" of the Meeting Minutes. END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD April 6, 2010. APPROVED: City Council h1inutes 18 Regular Meeting -April 6, 2010 Exhibit "A" Minutes of Regular Meeting April 6, 2010 Office of the City Secretary DATE: April 7, 2010 T0: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince City Manager Steve Fitrgibbons City Attorney Valecia Tizeno Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill Assistant City Manager/Operations John Comeaux FROM: City Secretary Tem Hanks SUBJECT: Future Agenda Items-April 6, 2010 Meetings C©tIMd1EMT _ The following requests for information were made during the Tuesday, April 6, 2010, Special Meeting: (:?) Sewer Construction Rehabilitation Policies and Procedures Councilmemmber Beard requested mapping information and a progress report on sanitary sewer projects. Councilmemmber Albright requested a program plan to replace residential sanitary sewer service lines. The following written requests for future agenda items were made during the Tuesday, April 6, 2010, Regular Meeting: Councilmember Beard: 1. Requested a resolution providing for proper notification to Lamar University's Communication Department to tape and broadcast all Special Meetings and Workshops. 2. Requested a discussion item on the Utility Departments proactive maintenance of clean-outs, residential taps and reconnections. 3. Requested a report from the Fire Chief and the Fire Marshall on their management policies for dangerous si:ructures and the prosecution of arson offenders. 4. Requested a compliance report for the excavation permit recently issued to Mr. Kirk Thomas, West Port Arthur Road and north of Highway 365. (PO 6071) During the discussion of PR 15815, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Councilmember Beard requested additional loan, investment and community outreach information. 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