HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 1, 2010 REGULAR MEETINGREGULAR MEETING - dune 1, 2010
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Chatman 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, June 1,
2010, at 5:31 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris ~~Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Morris Albright, III.;
Councilmembers Jack Chatman, Jr., Elizabeth °Liz" Segler, Martin Flood, Robert E. °Bob"
Williamson, Dawana K. Wise and Thomas J. ~~Tom" Henderson; City Manager Steve
Fitzgibbons, City Secretary Terri Hanks, City Attorney Valecia Tizeno, and Sergeant At
Arms Police Lieutenant Martin Blitch.
Councilmember John Beard, Jr. was absent from the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Dawana K. Wise left the Regular Meeting at 5:33 p.m.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
C. Reuorts And Recommendations
(2) Discussion And Consideration Of Policies Relating To
Industrial District Agreements And Tax Abatements
(Requested by Councilmembers Chatman, Flood and Beard)
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council tabled the above-mentioned report.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations -None
Minutes
April 20, 2010 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Flood, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
April 27, 2010 Special Executive Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
May 05, 2010 Special Executive Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Flood, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
May 05, 2010 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
May 18, 2010 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
Mary Williams Regarding Unsafe Conditions Of Corner Of
Grannis And James Gamble Boulevard
Ms. Mary Williams, 3237 East Eleventh Street, appeared before the City Council to
speak on unsafe motor vehicle safety conditions and ally parking concerns at 1145
Grannis Avenue.
B. Presentations -None
C. Correspondence -None
City Secretary Terri Hanks noted that the City Council has been invited to a press
conference at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Port Arthur International
Seafarer's Center to discuss the recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill catastrophe with
state and local seafood regulatory agencies.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Proposed Consent Resolution No.'s 15885, 15894, 15896, 15900 and
15903:
Items -Consent
A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Texas
Municipal League (TML), Austin, TX In The Amount Of
$5,129 For League Services Including Texas Town & City
Magazine For July, 2010 - ]une 30, 2011
B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To GT Distributors,
Inc., Austin, TX (Through BuyBoard) In The Estimated
Amount Of $10,000 For The Purchase Of Police Body Armor
C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Vin's Paint &
Body, Nederland, TX In The Estimated Amount Of
$6,483.75 For Repairs To A 2004 Ford F-350 Transit Service
Truck (Unit #1525)
D. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To A&A Electric,
Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $91,051 (Supplemental
Environment Project Funding) For The Purchase And
Installation Of Generators At Central Fire Station And Fire
Station Number 1
E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Rad Graphics,
Nederland, TX In The Estimated Amount Of $11,034.50 For
The Purchase Of T-Shirts, Coveralls, Windbreakers And
Uniform Belts For The Fire Department
F. Consideration And Approval To Rescind The Previous Bid
Award To LPC (USA), Inc. For Supplying #2 Low Sulfur
Diesel Fuel For The Transit Center & Wastewater Treatment
Plant, And Dyed, Off-Road Diesel For The Landfill And
Authorize Bid Award To Tri-Con, Inc., For #2 Low Sulfur
Diesel And Sun Coast Resources For Dyed, Off-Road Diesel
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G. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Pump & Power
Equipment, Houston, TX In The Amount Of $5,786 For The
Purchase Of Two Submersible Sewage Pumps For The
Utility Operations Department
H. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Gemini Group,
Natick, MA In The Amount Of $7,112 For The Production,
Printing And Mailing Of The Water Quality Reports For The
Utility Operations Department
I. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Rucker Building
Supply, Inc., Groves, TX In The Amount Of $5,525 For The
Purchase Of 250 Guard Rail Posts For The City Streets
Division
]. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Brazos
Technology, College Station, TX In The Amount Of
$8,983.32 For The Annual Maintenance Of Software For
Thirty-Five Electronic Handheld Ticket Writers And
Municipal Court Interface Software
Resolutions -Consent
(1) P. R. No. 15850 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With
Haynes-Eaglin-Waters To Implement The Revitalization
Plan For Redevelopment Of The Westside
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15850 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-205.
(2) P. R. No. 15885 - A Resolution Approving An Additional 18
Month Extension To Construct Facilities On 2.9 Acre Block
Of Land Out Of The Spur 93 Business Park By Lange
Brothers, Inc.
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15885 was held for individual consideration.
(3) P. R. No. 15887 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15887 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-206.
(4) P. R. No. 15894 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Payment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Hampton Inn And Suites
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15894 was held for individual consideration.
(5) P. R. No. 15895 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With Safety Associates
Of Nederland, Texas For The Calibration Of Air Monitoring
Equipment For The Fire Department
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15895 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-207.
(6) P. R. No. 15896 - A Resolution Authorizing A Letter
Agreement With Sungard Public Sector For A Business
Analysis And Process Review For Building Permits And
Code Enforcement Applications, To Be Charged To Account
No. 001-1401-551.56-00, (General Fund)
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15896 was held for individual consideration.
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(7) P. R. No. 15897 - A Resolution Requesting A Second
Amendment Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation's Policies And
Procedures For Site Improvements And Related
Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or
Expanding Businesses For Operation Downtown (A
Downtown Improvement Program)
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15897 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-208.
(8) P. R. No. 15900 - A Resolution Approving A Contract With
Melissa Thibodeaux For A Historical
Presentation/Workshop For The Benefit Of At-Risk Youth
(Account No. 133-1021-555.54-00, Project No. SSBG-2)
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15900 was held for individual consideration.
(9) P. R. No. 15901 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The Execution Of A One (1) Year Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Hollier Construction &
Aluminum Of Groves, Texas For Slip-Form Placement Of
Concrete On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City Funded And
CDBG Grant Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding:
Street Division Account No. 001-1203-531.36/51/86 And
CDBG Street Project Accounts
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15901 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-209.
(10) P. R. No. 15902 - A Resolution Renewing Coastal Lease
No. CL95003 Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Texas General Land Office, Extending The Expiration Date
To 19 June 2020
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15902 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-210.
(11) P. R. No. 15903 - A Resolution Authorizing Advertising For
Bids To Reconstruct S/Sgt Lucian Adams Drive
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15903 was held for individual consideration.
(12) P. R. No. 15904 - A Resolution Approving A Memorandum
Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Vidor Independent School District For The Nurse Family
Partnership Program
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15904 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-211.
(13) P. R. No. 15905 - A Resolution Stating The Intent Of The
City Of Port Arthur, To Set Funding Of The Pretreatment
Program At A Level Sufficient To Meet Applicable Federal
And State Regulations As Set Forth By TPDES Permit Nos.
WQ0010364-001, WQ0010364-002, WQ0010364-010, And
WQ0010364-009
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15905 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-212.
(14) P. R. No. 15906 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make Application And Receive Funding
Through The Recovery Act: 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program In The Amount Of
$40,193
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15906 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-213.
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(15) P. R. No. 15907 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Amendment No. 2 With The South
East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) For An
Extension Of The Grant Period For The Social Services
Block Grant
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15907 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-214.
(16) P. R. No. 15908 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Excavators & Constructors, Ltd. Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Flexible Base Street Repairs Of Groups A, B, And C In The
Amount Of $711,456.75. Account 001-1203-531.86-00
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15908 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-215.
(17) P. R. No. 15909 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Agreed Order Docket No. 2010-0455-
MWD-E Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas
Commission On Environmental Quality
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15909 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-216.
(18) P. R. No. 15910 - A Resolution Rescinding Contracts With
W And W Construction And Louis 7ohnson Remodeling And
Roofing And Authorizing Obtaining New Quotes
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15910 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-217.
(19) P. R. No. 15911 - A Resolution Accepting A Water Utility
Easement From The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas, LP
For The Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining
Of Water Utilities In The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15911 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-218.
(20) P. R. No. 15912 - A Resolution Designating And
Establishing The Zachary Breaux jazz Festival
Entertainment Area For 2010, Designating Heritage Life
Center Of St. Paul United Methodist Church As Exclusive
Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement With Heritage Life Center Of St.
Paul United Methodist
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15912 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-219.
(21) P. R. No. 15913 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With SCS Engineers Of
Bedford, Texas For A Permit Modification To Add Scales For
The Landfill To Comply With New EPA Rules For The
Amount Of $18,000, Account 403-1274-533.54-00
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15913 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-220.
(22) P. R. No. 15914 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition And Removal Of The lade
Ave. And 60th St. Elevated Water Storage Tank For The
Utility Operations Department With Diamond Enterprise,
Inc., Of Gloster, MS In The Amount Of $0.00
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15914 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-221.
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
Resolutions -Consent
(2) P. R. No. 15885 - A Resolution Approving An Additional 18
Month Extension To Construct Facilities On 2.9 Acre Block
Of Land Out Of The Spur 93 Business Park By Lange
Brothers, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Councilmember
Flood that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15885 be adopted.
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared
before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed extension.
Voting Yes: None.
Voting No: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Flood, Williamson and Henderson.
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15885 failed to carry.
(4) P. R. No. 15894 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Payment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Hampton Inn And Suites
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15894 be adopted.
Director of Finance Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to the proposed payment agreement.
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15894 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-222.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Flood, Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 10-222 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-222
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
PAYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND HAMPTON INN AND SUITES
Councilmember Flood left the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
(6) P. R. No. 15896 - A Resolution Authorizing A Letter
Agreement With Sungard Public Sector For A Business
Analysis And Process Review For Building Permits And
Code Enforcement Applications, To Be Charged To Account
No. 001-1401-551.56-00, (General Fund)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15896 be adopted.
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Director of Finance Deborah Echols and Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca
Underhill appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed
code enforcement application agreement.
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15896 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-223.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 10-223 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-223
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LETTER AGREEMENT
WITH SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR FOR A BUSINESS
ANALYSIS AND PROCESS REVIEW FOR BUILDING
PERMITS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT APPLICATIONS,
TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1401-551.56-
00, (GENERAL FUND)
(8) P. R. No. 15900 - A Resolution Approving A Contract With
Melissa Thibodeaux For A Historical
Presentation/Workshop For The Benefit Of At-Risk Youth
(Account No. 133-1021-555.54-00, Project No. SSBG-2)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15900 be adopted.
City Attorney Valecia Tizeno discussed the services provided by Ms. Melissa Thibodeaux.
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15900 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-224.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 10-224 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-224
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH
MELISSA THIBODEAUX FOR A HISTORICAL
PRESENTATION/WORKSHOP FOR THE BENEFIT OF
AT-RISK YOUTH (ACCOUNT NO. 133-1021-555.54-
00, PROJECT NO. SSBG-2)
(11) P. R. No. 15903 - A Resolution Authorizing Advertising For
Bids To Reconstruct S/Sgt Lucian Adams Drive
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Chatman that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15903 be adopted.
Director of Public Works Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to the proposed bid advertisement.
Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15903 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-225.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 10-225 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-225
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR
BIDS TO RECONSTRUCT S/SGT LUCIAN ADAMS
DRIVE
A. Resolutions
(1) P. R. No. 15868 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager And The City Attorney To Purchase Tracts 5-A-1,
5-A-2, And 5-A-3, 0.4831 Acre Of Land, Replat Of Tract 5-A,
Block 10, Rosemont Addition, City Of Port Arthur (3410
42"d Street, 3420 42"d Street And 3430 42"d Street) And To
Execute The Closing Documents
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15868 was adopted
becoming Resolution No. 10-226.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 10-226 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 10-226
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PURCHASE TRACTS 5-
A-1, 5-A-2, AND 5-A-3, 0.4831 ACRE OF LAND,
REPEAT OF TRACT 5-A, BLOCK 10, ROSEMONT
ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (3410 42ND
STREET, 3420 42ND STREET AND 3430 42ND STREET)
AND TO EXECUTE THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS
(2) P. R. No. 15899 - A Resolution Appointing New Members
To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Secretary Terri Hanks read Councilmember Beard's Youth Advisory Council
~pointment into the record:
Ms. Nika (Or'Dwinka) Walker
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15899 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 10-227.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 10-227 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 10-227
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NEW MEMBERS TO THE
PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 6081 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting An
Abandonment Of 6,000 Square Feet Consisting Of A 20-
Foot Wide Alley Right-Of-Way Located Between Florida
Avenue And EI Paso Avenue (Lies North Of Lots 1-6, Block
170 And South Of Lots 1-7, Block 170) And Is Parallel To
The Buu Mon Buddhist Temple In The City Of Port Arthur,
7efferson County, Texas And Depicted On The Display And
Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance (A10-01 -
BUU MON BUDDHIST TEMPLE)
The City Manager recommended holding the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance
until after the Public Hearing.
(2) P. O. No. 6084 - An Ordinance Setting The lust And
Reasonable Rates For The Cost Of Service Adjustment
Clause ("COSA") To Be Charged By Texas Gas Service
("TGS") For Gas Service For Customers In The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas, Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate
Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With
The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date
For This Ordinance
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6084 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 10-29.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 10-29
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE 7UST AND
REASONABLE RATES FOR THE COST OF SERVICE
AD7USTMENT CLAUSE ("COSA") TO BE CHARGED BY
TEXAS GAS SERVICE ("TGS") FOR GAS SERVICE FOR
CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS,
REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE
CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING
COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS
ORDINANCE
C. Reuorts And Recommendations
(1) March, 2010 Financial Report
Director of Finance Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to present the
above-mentioned report.
(2) Discussion And Consideration Of Policies Relating To
Industrial District Agreements And Tax Abatements
(Requested by Councilmembers Chatman, Flood and Beard)
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The above-mentioned report was previously tabled.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARD & COMMITTEES -None
The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 6:32 p.m. and reconvened their
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince;
Mayor Pro Tem Albright, Councilmembers Chatman, Segler, Williamson and Henderson;
City Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Hanks; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At
Arms Lieutenant Blitch.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
To Consider The Abandonment, Vacating And Relinquishing Of All
Public Rights And Interests Of 6,000 Square Feet Consisting Of A
20-Foot Wide Alley Right-Of-Way Located Between Florida
Avenue And EI Paso Avenue (Lies North Of Lots 1-6, Block 170
And South Of Lots 1-7, Block 170) And Is Parallel To The Buu
Mon Buddhist Temple In The City Of Port Arthur, ]efferson
County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m.
Director of Planning and Zoning Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to
conduct an overview of the proposed alley closure.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item. No one appeared to address the Public
Hearing.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Albright
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT
B. Ordinances
(1) P. O. No. 6081 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting An
Abandonment Of 6,000 Square Feet Consisting Of A 20-
Foot Wide Alley Right-Of-Way Located Between Florida
Avenue And EI Paso Avenue (Lies North Of Lots 1-6, Block
170 And South Of Lots 1-7, Block 170) And Is Parallel To
The Buu Mon Buddhist Temple In The City Of Port Arthur,
]efferson County, Texas And Depicted On The Display And
Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance (A10-01 -
BUU MON BUDDHIST TEMPLE)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6081 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 10-30.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Albright; Councilmembers Chatman, Segler,
Williamson and Henderson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 10-30 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 10-30
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
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GRANTING AN ABANDONMENT OF 6,000 SQUARE
FEET CONSISTING OF A 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN FLORIDA
AVENUE AND EL PASO AVENUE (LIES NORTH OF
LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 170 AND SOUTH OF LOTS 1-7,
BLOCK 170) AND IS PARALLEL TO THE BUU MON
BUDDHIST TEMPLE IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS AND DEPICTED ON THE
DISPLAY AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ORDINANCE (A10-01 -BUU MON BUDDHIST
TEMPLE)
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 7:05 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
There were no Future Agenda Items presented to the City Secretary.
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD June 1, 2010.
APPROVED:
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