HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-18-10 REGULAR MEETINGDELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR
ELIZABETH "LIZ" SEGLER, MAYOR PRO TEM
COCNCIL MEMBERS:
JACK CHATMAN, JR.
MORRIS ALBRIGHT, III
MARTIN FLOOD
JOHN BEARD, JR.
ROB>:;RT E. WILN.IAMSON
D. KAY WISE
THOMAS J. HENDERSON
Ci
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
May 18, 2010
8:30 a.m.
STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS
CITY MANAGER
TERRI HANKS
CITY SECRETARY
VALECIA R. TIZENO
CITY ATTORNEY
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the
City of Port Arthur will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council
meetings. 'I'o better serve you, requests should be received 24
hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115.
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
May 18, 2010
8:30AM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTEALL CELL PHONES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Prince
Mayor Pro Tem Segler
C;ouncilmiember Chatman
C;ouncilrriemberRlbright III
C;ouncilmiember Flood
C;ouncilrriember Beard
C;ouncilmiember Williamson
C;ouncilrriember Wise
C;ouncilrriember Henderson
City Manager Fitzgibbons _
City Secretary Hanks _
City Attorney Tizeno _,
Sergeant, At Arms:
Police Chief Blanton Or Designee,
II. ITEMS REQUESTING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
A. Ordinance
P. O. No. 6082 - An Ordinance Canvassing The Returns And
DE~claring The Results Of A General Election Held On May 8, 2010
Fc-r The Purpose Of Electing The Mayor And Providing For A Joint
Election With The Port Arthur Independent School District
E3. RE~solution
P. R. No. 15748 - A Resolution Documenting That Pursuant To The
Arnendment Of Section 9 Of Article II Of The City Charter Approved
At The May 2, 1992 City Election In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
The District 3 Councilmember Shall Serve As Mayor Pro Tem And
Shall Act As Mayor During The Absence Or Disability Of The Mayor
Arid Shall Serve As Mayor Pro Tem Until The Next Regular Election
01` Councilmembers
AGENDA
MAY 18, 2010
III. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE
.~3~ad
IV. INVOCA"PION, PLEDGE ~ ROLL CALL
Mayor Prince
Mayor Pro Tem Albright III
C;ouncilrr~ember Chatman
C;ouncilmiember Segler
C;ouncilmember Flood
C;ouncilrriember Beard
C;ouncilrriember Williamson
C;ouncilrriember Wise _
C;ouncilrriember Henderson
City Manager Fitzgibbons _
City Secretary Hanks _,
City Attorney Tizeno _,
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Blanton Or Designee,
V. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
Minutes -~ None
VI. PETITIONS 8 COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Thomasene Thomas And Annette Mitchell Regarding Upcoming
Zachary Breaux Jazz Festival
(2) Elaine Shellenberger Regarding Meals On Wheels
(3) M,&I Electric/AETI To Introduce Business To Port Arthur
AGENDA
MAY 18, 2010
VI. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS -CONTINUED
E.. Presentations
(1) Jerry Romero Regarding Acadian Ambulance Service
(2) Billy Pruett, Department Of Commerce, Partnership Specialist,
Yoshi Alexander, Ronald Burton, Dr. Albert Thigpen, Census
Committee Regarding Update On The 2010 Census And The City
Of Port Arthur Census Push Event - "Port Arthur Wins With A
Complete Count In 2010" -May 22, 2010
(3) Dr. Thigpen Regarding Introduction Of 2010 Student Day In
Government Participants
(~~) Kriosro Godazi, Associate Director, Center For Transportation And
RE~search, Texas Southern University, And Dr. Thigpen Regarding
Presentation Of 2010 Port Arthur National Summer Transportation
Institute
('5) Marvin Kebodeaux Regarding The Texas Artists Museum
C. Correspondence
None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM
To Consider A Zoning Change From Agricultural (A) To Light Commercial
(LC) For Area Located On North Side Of State Highway 73 And West Of
Highway 69
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Following Item Of Business Was Held From The Previous Meeting At
Which No Action Was Taken On This Item:
F'. R. ado. 15851 - A Resolution Authorizing A Memorandum Of
Understanding With The Southeast Texas Plant Managers Forum, A
Member Texas Nonprofit Corporation
3
AGENDA
MAY 18, 2010
IX. 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
P. Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be
Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The
Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
P.. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To PEMSCO, Beaumont,
T~; In The Estimated Amount Of $35,494 For Repairs To An
Aeration Basin Screw Pump Located At The Main Wastewater
Treatment Plant
E.. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To A&B Environmental
Services, Inc., Houston, TX In The Estimated Amount Of $6,250
Four Laboratory Services (Pretreatment Testing) For The Utility
Operations Department (Wastewater Treatment Division)
C;. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To AED
Professionals/General Medical Devices, Inc., Palatine, IL In The
Arnount Of $10,441 For The Purchase Of Eight (8) Public Access
Automatic External Defibrillators For The Fire Department
D. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Safeware, Inc., Round
Rock, T;X In The Amount Of $7,334 For The Purchase Of Two (2)
MiniRae 3000 Air Monitors With One (1) Calibration Kit For The Fire
Department
E_. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Mustang Cat Rental
SE~rvices, Nederland, TX In The Amount Of $17,205 For The Rental
Of' A Steelwheel Roller For The Streets Division
F~. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Loadmeter Corp.,
Forest Hill, MD In The Amount Of $17,580 For The Purchase Of
Four (4;1 Truck Scales For The Police Department's Commercial
VE~hicle Enforcement Unit
AGENDA
MAY 18, 2010
IX. CONSENT AGENDA -CONTINUED
Ca. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Kinloch Equipment
And Supply„ Inc, Houston, TX In The Amount Of $5,620.72 For
Repairs To A 1993 International Vactor Truck (Equipment #929) For
The Public Works Department (Drainage Division)
Resolutions -Consent
(1) P. R. No. 15859 - A Resolution Approving Awarding A Bid By The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Toy Excavators & Constructors, Ltd. And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For Construction Of Water, Sanitary Sewer, Paving
Arid Drainage To Serve The Port Arthur Business Park Phase II,
Contract No.. 3 (A&G No. EDC-090)
(2) P. R. Na. 15860 - A Resolution Approving The Technical Assistance
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, The City Of
Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
National Development Council
(3) P. R. No. 15865 - A Resolution Awarding Bids And Authorizing The
Execution Of Three (3) Contracts To Lark Group, Inc., For The
DE~molition And Site Clearance Of Three (3) Homes In The Amount
Of $15,200, Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00, Project No. C32115
& C33115
(~4) P. R. No. 15867 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order 01 To The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Long Architects, Inc/G&G Enterprises, Inc. For The
Design And Construction Of The TPWD Funded Recreation
Gymnasium/Multi-Purpose Center, Increasing The Contract Amount
By $41,547.86 To A New Total Of $1,441,547.86. Account Number
00~ 1-1207-531.31-00
(5) P. R. No. 15869 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Change Order No. 2 To The Wastewater Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 5, Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Allco, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Increasing The
Contract Amount By $371,763 And Contract Time By 65 Calendar
Days. Account No. 404-1625-532.83-00, City Project No. 404WWT
AGENDA
MAY 18, 2010
IX. CONSENT AGENDA -CONTINUED
(i3) P. R. No. 15870 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Compliance Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
And The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
(7) P. R. No. 15873 -
Change Order No. 1
Arthur And Allco, Ltd
South Water System
No. 1, EDA Projec
591.85-U0, Project N
A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
To The Contract Between The City Of Port
. In The Amount Of $147,665 For The SH 87
Improvements Project No. CPA-420, Contract
t No. 08-01-04221, Account No. 301-1601-
0. GO-803
(.g) P. R. No. 15874 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement With W. & W. Construction Of Port Arthur,
Texas For The Re-Roofing Of The Babe Zaharias Golf Course Club
House Damaged By Hurricane Ike For The Amount Of $11,200;
Fuinding Being Available In Account IKEBZ 121-2300-901.59-00
(9) P. R. No. 15875 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement With Louis Johnson Remodeling & Roofing
Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Field Restroom Repairs Of The Babe
Zaharias Golf Course Damaged By Hurricane Ike For The Amount
Of $8,500; Funding Being Available In Account IKEBZ 121-2300-
901.59-00
(10) P. R. No. 15876 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
E~;tend The Debris Collection Contract With Huffman Construction.
Fuinding Is Available In Account Number 403-1271-533.59-00
(11) P. R. No. 15877 - A Resolution Authorizing The Advertisement For
Bids For The Sale Of The Sabine Hotel Located At 600 Procter
Street
(12) P. R. No. 15878 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
E~;ecute A Contract With Dikita Engineering For The Design And
Construction Management Of A Texas Parks And Wildlife Grant
Project At SSGT Lucian Adams Park In The Amount Of $126,500
AGENDA
MAY 18~, 2010
IX. CONSENT AGENDA -CONTINUED
(13) P. R. No. 15879 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Allco, Inc. In The Amount Of $275,476.50 For The
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation By The Pipe Bursting And Sliplining
Methods Project, Basins PA64C & PA66, Contract No. 6, Account
No. 404-1625-532.83-00, Project No. 404PB6
(14) P. R. No. 15880 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Simco Enterprises, Ltd. In The Amount Of $197,063.75
For The Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation By The Pipe Bursting And
Sliplining Methods Project, Basins LC73, LC709, & SE435,
Contract No. 7, Account No. 404-1625-532.83-00, Project No.
40~4PB7
(15) P. R. No. 15881 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Williamson Construction And Equipment In The Amount
Of' $44,900 For The Hwy. 365 LS Force Main Project, Contract No.
2, CPA-490, Account No. 404-1625-532.83-00, Project No. 404365
(16) P. R. No. 15882 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And PM Construction & Rehab, LP In The Amount Of
$345,384 For The Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation By The Pipe
Bursting And Sliplining Methods Project, Basins EV75, PR78, LV49,
LV56, & N127, Contract No. 8, Account No. 404-1625-532.83-00,
Project No. 404PB8
(17) P. R. No. 15883 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract To Soutex Surveyors, Inc. For The Survey Of 60 Tracts Of
Land For The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) In The
Arnount $28,350, Account No. 129-1435-554.54-00, Project No.
NSP 001
AGENDA
MAY 18, 2010
IX. CONSENT AGENDA -CONTINUED
(18) P. R. No. 15884 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The
Cii:y Of Port Arthur And Advantage Staffing Of Beaumont, Texas
For Temporary Staffing At The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center
(19) P. R. No. 15886 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute And The City Secretary To Attest To A Service Agreement
Between Motorola, Inc., And The City Of Port Arthur In The Amount
Of $1,166.15 Per Month, Or $13,993.80 Annually
(:?0) P. R. No. 15888 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of An
Adlvance Payment Of $583,906.49 For Hurricane Ike Related
Windstorm Damages From The City's Windstorm Insurance Carrier
(Mcgriff, Siebels & Wiliams)
(;?1) P. R. No. 15889 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract Between Port Arthur Housing Authority And The City Of
Port Arthur In The Amount Of $850,000 For Site Preparation And
NE~w Construction To Construct Eight (8) New Homes For Low To
Moderate Income Persons/Families That Will Benefit Households
At Or Below Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Area Median Income In The
City Account 129-1435-554.59-00 Project NSP001
(22) P. R. No. 15890 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For The Asbestos Abatement And Demolition Of Eight (8)
Stiructures For The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP),
Account No. 129-1435-552.54-00, Project No. NSP 001
(23) P. R. No. 15891 - A Resolution Awarding Bids And Authorizing The
Ex:ecutic,n Of Three (3) Contracts To K. H. Dugas Construction And
Demolition, Inc., For The Demolition Of (3) Homes In The Amount
Of $5,655.00; Account No. 129-1435-554.59-00, Project No.
NSP001
8
AGENDA
MAY 18, 2010
IX. CONSENT AGENDA -CONTINUED
(:?4) P. R. No. 15892 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Pipeline Crossing Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Kansas City Southern Railway Company, A Missouri Corporation
X. I"fEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
P.. Resolutions
None
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 6080 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Of Port Arthur By Granting A Zoning Change From
Agricultural To Light Commercial For A 7.27 Acre Tract Out Of Lots
2 ~~ 7, Block. 8, Range J (Property Located North Of State Highway
73 And East Of Highway 69), A 19.78 Acre Tract Out Of Lots 3 & 6,
Block 8, Range J. And A 20.68 Acre Tract Out Of Lot 1, Block 8,
Range IL And Lots 1 Through 4, Block 8, Range K (Property
Located North Of State Highway 73 And West Of Highway 69) Port
Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In
Suction 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By A 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. (Z10-01
(DOORNBOS BROTHERS, L.P.) "A" AGRICULTURAL TO "LC"
LIGHT COMMERCIAL
(2) P.~O. Na. 6085 - An Ordinance Nominating BASF Corporation To
The Office Of The Governor Economic Development And Tourism
(O~OGEDT) Through The Economic Development Bank For
Designation As A Qualified Business
AGENDA
MAY 18, 2010
X. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT -
CONTINUED
C:. *Reports And Recommendations
None
*~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
XI. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None
XII. *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 Gifts To The City
Section 551.074 -Personnel
~~ection 551.076 -Security Personnel Or Devices
Section 551.087 -Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives
Closed Meeting:
Section ~i51.087 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land In
Downtown Port Arthur
*The Iterns In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In
Open Session
XIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
to
F~l1LE.S OF bECORtlM :. PERSONS aDDR~SSIl~G COI~IVCTL & ~tUC
IENCE MEM8ER5 .
1. Rec»~ni6oe by Prm-dla9 oA7ax. No
Presiding Oilier. Person shag'address the Coundl without hest 6etng ncogei=ed by the
~ ~ SPe~4 Prerc~edtfr~ Llmltayon on
up ~o the mlcropfiona ~ussloe and questioning. Each person addf~lfq tiu Canadt• shall ste
voice for the e~eeoFds, ~ ded far fire use of tfie pvbik and g(vr fits same and addnrs+f la an audible bone of
oegaatatloe~ or otiffrr ~~~ ha wishes brzdeseuss,•s~ whonf•he ~ mPg iE hi
Pdififl@i 1bQ ~~~~ ilfd aMess .~+rthec tittle ~k RP~:enta aft
~ {~ eelnnttm; Ap ~ 9rsated bl( ~ortty wbe oEtha Cot~nd4'shaA itn~it his
thettiof. No peteson other thaw ~ a ~ ~ ~+ndl ss a lfelats aced lot bn any. member
entrarhfbo~ ~ CatifcQ and the.pef:aur~I~g t~:lloae.,shall.lra perefdtta~.~
Oftloar. ~°~ a "of the t:outiail, wit6isii'ttfi~.P!ai.of the
~ ~p~r ~~~rn~rsw~
~~, ~~ staodanae4 ~ Gaomaf~ d"r pefeo~ aeaitb~, .!~~ ru
~p~ ~~lO°d< ig ar a6as(ye Hfg,og,4 ~ saiere` ar Puna-t~anarfes f~c who
eontiaae~, ~U: at !!w ~' °~~' °D"d"ct, the older 6ry- the tiAlaer, ad ~ s~ aof~lcdt
~ ~~ m* Meek f d the tee p~~ ba oedeaaf bamea eleoaor nutl~.r aaateftae i~(wti the
6atan dosed, ~ ~ °r'~ k'~j'al G'~bsed ,Alter a a~tallan law bem made or a hea
P~ cityg ~ hasr
~~~~ moat ~ mC Per shad addne:s ym Caund .~ des audanoa fM1. tIM twattter under.
E` ~Q~° ' °'°t~Ng~pe ~ ~Oow~ed m a~iddn~ gt~Cbf~ ma
alr+erady oedee~ed oa a 6ailat ~ who has aanofaioed or does announce 6ts infierr~on t ~ 01°paegn
6, ~4 «' ~Sfce
~~ ~ Pefsoff to tlf!' audience shag engage la
~mP~g aE tee:lR Ong, using pfnfane la dlsof'dae(y coftduet srsefi as hand dapping,
dishfr6r the n9f+ag4 yt4ing, aced sifitilar d which conduct
7. ~~~ peaces and goad older d the meeting.
motlon pictsrr~e Gips °~~PP~~6f ~~'°~ L7mitatioffs on use of supplemental Ilghtlng fa'~~tete+eislon and
and/ordisacam}~an'leras to a,eate tlee feast amount of lntefferrnea wide of des#ur6anee of Goundl peveeedings
a. Persnas ff ~° AubQc
~9 Canp/il~~y M~~o~ or urges Agsiirsi' Indrtdd~/
any Complaint, spedflc allegation, or cirafge against an fndivlduai ~ Eaep/by~. Ho Pin shall make
unless he;ttn~t shows yfat h~ Iras'putsffed appcoprsate a~mtnislxa~re~d~ar Pell, ~ a~ ~ a pu6lie meeting
ENFOR~EMEMT +DF ~lEC~lRUl~1
Wirning. Aq persons shall at !ha reQuast of the Arrest
Ra»oraL If, alter reeeiving a warning from the i~im 4 Ctilcar; he silent,
t?fticer eeay ardcr him t4 rtmave hln+self tF+om the rneetln ~~' a ~~On persists in disfiurbing ~e aceeting, such
older the Sergeant at0antes do remotes h1en. g' ~ he dace not reenave himself, tits Peesiding ty[Eieer maY.
Pena! Coda 4Z 5.` ~ Ammon who ~ removal by the Sergeant-at arms shalt be charged eiritli violating Y T.t.~l,
Kab'cuier To L'» /6raae, llny Coundlmeenbec may anotra ~ nquirrs tits Aresiding Otttcec to enforces this ~visioet, and the
aftlrmative vote of a ma~ac+ity of the Couftdl ritall tequila hint tie da so.
RlIL:ES OF ~ROCEi?I1RE
Tha C1ty 3ecredry shalt make public in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings ~ Law, an agenda aantzaining cell
business tp be discussed at a nfeeting of the ~( Counal.
~~ Re°eesNna ~'o ~ flea~n/ 1?n ,t3enda 1te• ~Q {S~ ~idenis. Any, resident who wishes to addrm the Council on
any matter maX do so by. notll~ing the -C1ty Secretary 1n accordance afith the Taxes Open Meetings 'taw. (2j
ilonr~esidents. ,tny nonresident-wishing td address the Cauacll shall notify the City Secretaty and spedty his interest in
the matter being cansldered. The City Secretary shalt present such request to the Presiding Ctflcer.for ap+protrai bef~are
placing the Warne ort the Agenda.
Saeer'Re Aaenda tt ~*• Ater a matdon, second and discussion. by the City Caundl an any spadflc agenda Item, grad
'beforo ft vote.ls Eaken, the l+~residirtg Cfflcer ihali recognize any citlZen lee the audience yvishing to address~the coatnc9l
on such- item, who shall be perfteitted to address the Coundt tlrenaon !or a period of these {3~ minutes. lSpeclflc Agenda
Items" are deRaad as any item spb~y~ed on the Notdce of MQeting posted for purposes of the Taxes L3¢en iNeetings I.aw
and which becomes the subject of a rtretion before the Zauncil.