HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 4, 2011 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — OCTOBER 4, 2011
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Williamson 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, October
4, 2011 at 8:35 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Harold L. Doucet, Sr.,
Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Elizabeth "Liz" Segler, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson,
and Derrick Freeman; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City
Attorney Valecia Tizeno, and Police Chief Blanton.
Councilmember Kerry "Twin" Thomas joined the Regular Meeting at 8:38 a.m.
Councilmember John Beard, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:40 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes
September 20, 2011 Special Meeting — Retreat
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
September 20, 2011 Special Executive Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
September 20, 2011 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
September 26, 2011 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
Proclamations
Mayor Prince issued the following Proclamations:
(1) October 2011 as "Breast Cancer Awareness And Putting On
Pink Month"
(2) October 2011 as "National Arts & Humanities Month"
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Sharon ]ones Regarding Code of Ordinance Article 110,
Section 98 Water Adjustments
Ms. Sharon Jones, 5037 10 Street, appeared before the City Council to request that
Code of Ordinance Article 110, Section 98 be amended to include businesses.
(2) Anthony J. McDaniel Regarding Road Construction Progress
And Council Meeting Schedule
Mr. Anthony J. McDaniel, 1600 Main, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
length and schedule of Council Meetings.
Upon the request of Councilmember Beard Mr. McDaniel's communication is attached as
Exhibit "A"
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM
To Consider Whether Or Not To Grant The Applicant The
Abandonment Of A Section Of Houston Avenue North Of
19 Street To The Existing Motiva Enterprises Houston
Avenue Gate
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Public Hearing at 9:28 a.m.
Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of
the proposed street abandonment.
Councilmember Williamson left the Regular Meeting.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above - mentioned item.
Verna Rutherford, 8138 Heatherbrook, appeared before the City Council in support of
the street abandonment.
Warren Field, 1147 60 Street, appeared before the City Council to make inquiries
regarding the proposed street abandonment.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:36 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
B. Presentations
A Presentation By GGI Energy Regarding Waste Proposal
Nick Lampson, 8450 Holly Road, appeared before the City Council to lend his support
for the GGI Energy Waste Proposal and introduce GGI Energy representatives.
Councilmember Williamson returned to the Regular Meeting.
GGI Chairman Kyle Fair, 5609 Cradle Rock Circle, Plano, Texas, appeared before the
City Council to give the above - mentioned presentation.
GGI Representative Rodolfo Jimenez appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the GGI Energy Waste proposal.
The above - mentioned presentation is attached at Exhibit "B ".
C. Correspondence - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At
Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: None
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Item
E., Proposed Resolutions No. 16655, 16681, 16694, 16704 and 16714:
A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To ICS Incident
Communication Solutions, Stevensville, MD In The Amount
Of $5,700 For The Purchase Of Satellite Communications
For The Fire And Police Departments
B. Consideration And Approval Of A Purchase To Romero's
Glass Company, Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of
$9,500.00 For The Purchase And Installation Of
Replacement Windows At The Fire Administration Building
C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Walker's
Electric Company, Beaumont, 7X In The Amount Of
$6,678.70 For Work Done At County Park And Eagles Park
D. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To The Texas
Commission On Fire Protection In The Amount Of
$8,925.00 For The Annual Renewal Of Firefighter
Certifications
Resolutions - Consent
(2) P.R. No. 16666 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Extended Warranty And Preventive
Maintenance Contract For Defibrillators With Zoll Medical
Corporation For The Port Arthur Fire Department In The
Amount Of $12,605; Funding Available In Account No. 001-
1121- 522.42 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 16666 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -423.
(4) P.R. No. 16690 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Payment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Valley View Estates
Proposed Resolution No. 16690 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -424.
(5) P.R. No. 16691 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Renew A Contract With Blackboard Connect
For Government To Enhance The City's Existing
Communication Capabilities In The Amount Of $40,115.95
For Fiscal Year 2011/2012; Funding Available In Account
No. 001 - 1101 - 521.61 -03
Proposed Resolution No. 16691 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -425.
(6) P.R. No. 16693 — A Resolution Renewing An Application
Services Provider Agreement With Sungard Public Sector,
Inc. In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $140,340.00 For
The 2011 -2012 Fiscal Year. Account 001 -1034- 515 -54.00
Proposed Resolution No. 16693 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -426.
(8) P.R. No. 16696 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 16696 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -427.
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(9) P.R. No. 16697 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of
The Two (2) Bids Received For The Purchase Of Eight (8)
Passenger Waiting Shelters With The Option For Eight (8)
Additional Shelters
Proposed Resolution No. 16697 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -428.
(10) P.R. No. 16698 - A Resolution Authorizing A One (1) Time
Exception To The Coordinated Home Care Visits Provided
By The City Of Port Arthur Under Major Medical Health
Insurance Benefit Plan For City Of Port Arthur Employees
And Retirees
Proposed Resolution No. 16698 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -429.
(11) P.R. No. 16700 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Planning And
Zoning Commission
Proposed Resolution No. 16700 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -430.
(12) P.R. No. 16701 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Renew A One Year Maintenance Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And CMA Technology
Solutions, For Hardware Maintenance On The IBM EServer
15, Referred To As The AS400, In The Amount Of
$6,800.11. Account 001 - 1034 - 515.42 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 16701 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -431.
(13) P.R. No. 16703 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A
Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue A
Permit For The Installation Of A 6" Feedstock Pipeline
Within The City Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 16703 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -432.
(15) P.R. No. 16705 — A Resolution Authorizing The 1 Year Of A
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Spidle &
Spidle, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas For Dyed, Off -Road
Diesel. Account No. 403 -1274- 533.24 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 16705 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -433.
(16) P.R. No. 16706 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The Execution Of A One (1) Year Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And L D Construction Of
Beaumont, Texas For Planing And /Or Texturing Of
Pavement On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City Funded
And Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded
Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Streets Division
Account 001- 1203 - 531.36/51/86 And CDBG Streets
Project Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 16706 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -434.
(17) P.R. No. 16708 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Change Order No. 4 To The Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Simco Enterprises, Ltd. At No Additional
Cost (31 Day Time Extension Only) For The Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation By The Pipe Bursting And Sliplining Methods
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Project, Basins LC73,LC709, & SE435, Contract No. 7;
Account No. 404 -1625- 532.83 -00, Project No. 404PB7
Proposed Resolution No. 16708 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -435.
(18) P.R. No. 16709 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Rose E.
Quirante, R.D., For The Provision Of Dietary Consultation
Services For The Women, Infants And Children (WIC)
Program
Proposed Resolution No. 16709 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -436.
(19) P.R. No. 16710 — A Resolution To Extend The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Northstar Unlimited
Of Beaumont, TX For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -
Owned And City -Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City
Designated As Area B -1, To Be Charged To Account No.
001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 16710 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -437.
(20) P.R. No. 16711 — A Resolution To Approve The FY 2011-
2012 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, WIC Card
Participation In The Amount Of $283,494
Proposed Resolution No. 16711 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -438.
(21) P.R. No. 16712 — A Resolution To Extend The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Northstar Unlimited
Of Beaumont, TX For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -
Owned And City -Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City
Designated As Area B -2 , To Be Charged To Account No.
001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 16712 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -439.
(23) P.R. No. 16715 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By
Councilmember Segler And Councilmember Williamson)
Proposed Resolution No. 16715 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -440.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent — Items
E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Spidle & Spidle,
Inc. Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $22,895.74 For The
Purchase Of Diesel Fuel For The Landfill
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried, Proposed Item E. was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Albright, Beard, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
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Consent — Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 16655 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of
The Competitive Sealed Proposals Received For The
Renovation Of The City's Transit Facilities Located At 320
Dallas Avenue And Providing Authorization To Re- Advertise
Said Project
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 16655 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -441.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Albright, Beard, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 11 -441 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -441
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION
OF THE COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
RECEIVED FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE
CITY'S TRANSIT FACILITIES LOCATED AT 320
DALLAS AVENUE AND PROVIDING
AUTHORIZATION TO RE- ADVERTISE SAID
PROJECT
(3) P.R. No. 16681 — A Resolution Authorizing The Transfer Of
Funds In The Amount Of $28,971.66 In Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds To City Of Port
Arthur Housing Administration For Eligible Housing
Activities
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 16681 be adopted.
Grants Program Administrator Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned transfer of funds.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beard and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 16681 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Albright, Beard, Williamson Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
(7) P.R. No. 16694 — A Resolution Renewing A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Swagit Productions
LLC, For The Provision Of On- Demand Streaming Video Of
City Council Meetings In The Amount Of $4,500. Account
001 - 1034 - 515.54 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 16694 be adopted.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 16694 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
16694:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Beard "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Doucet "No"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "No"
Councilmember Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 16694 failed.
Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 16694 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Beard, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: Councilmember Williamson.
(14) P.R. No. 16704 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Contracts For Purchase Of Asphalt, Oil, & Emulsions
With Martin Asphalt Company Of Houston, Texas. Account
No. 001 -1203- 531.86 -00, 001 -1203- 531.36 -00, And CDBG
Project Accounts
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Albright returned to the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 16704 be adopted.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned contract.
Proposed Resolution No. 16704 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -442.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Albright, Beard, Williamson Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 11 -442 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -442
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF ASPHALT,
OIL, & EMULSIONS WITH MARTIN ASPHALT
COMPANY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. ACCOUNT NO.
001 - 1203 - 531.86 -00, 001 -1203- 531.36 -00,
AND CDBG PROJECT ACCOUNTS
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(22) P.R. No. 16714 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rental Of
Trash Trucks From Petersen Industries, Inc. In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $39,988. Account No. 403- 1271 - 533.51-
00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 16714 be adopted.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned trash trucks.
Councilmember Williamson left the Regular Meeting.
Proposed Resolution No. 16714 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 11 -443.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Albright, Beard, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 11 -443 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -443
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENTAL OF
TRASH TRUCKS FROM PETERSEN INDUSTRIES,
INC. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$39,988. ACCOUNT NO. 403-1271-533.51-00
A. Resolutions — None
B. Ordinances
P.O. No. 6181 — An Ordinance Adopting A Revised Plan For
The City's Council Member Districts, Providing For Related
Matters, And An Effective Date
P.O. No. 6181 — Una Ordenanza De La Ciudad De Port
Arthur, Tejas, Adoptando Un Plan Revisado Para La Ciudad
De Los Distritos De Miembro De Concilio; El Prever Materias
Relacionadas Y Una Fecha De Efectivo
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Williamson returned to the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6181 be adopted.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:42 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
10:53 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet;
Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Beard, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas; City
Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms
Chief Blanton.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6181 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 10 -55.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Albright, Beard, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 11 -55 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 11 -55
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED PLAN
FOR THE CITY'S COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICTS,
PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
C. *Reports And Recommendations
(1) To Discuss Funding Resources For The Downtown
Renaissance Development Board (DRDB) — (Requested By
Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, Councilmember Scott and
Councilmember Thomas)
City Attorney Tizeno gave the above - mentioned report.
(2) Status On The City Manager Selection Process
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen gave the above - mentioned report.
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With Legal
Counsel Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Jail Costs
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:15 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above - mentioned topic, and reconvened their meeting at 11:35 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet;
Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Beard, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas; City Manager
Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief
Blanton.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:35 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
1:30 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet;
Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Beard, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas; City
Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms
Chief Blanton.
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And /Or Industrial Business
Prospects
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential And Pending Litigation As It
Pertains To Assessments, Grass Cutting Liens, And
Municipal Court Fines And Fees
(3) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss And
Possibly Take Action Regarding The Duties And
Responsibilities Of The City Manager
The City Council recessed their meeting at 1:31 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above - mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 3:52 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet;
Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas; City
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Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms
Chief Blanton.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Segler, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 3:53 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 SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD October 4, 2011.
APPROVED:
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EXHIBIT 'A'
Port Arthur City Council Meeting
October 4, 2011
8:30am
City Hall
Good morning, I am Anthony J. McDaniel and I
reside at 1600 Main Ave. I also own property at 848
Grannis Ave., both are in Port Arthur, Texas. I'd like
to use for a theme of my discussion this morning,
"The voice of the citizens first!" I stand before you
today to discuss two items of concern and as I
proceed you will understand how item one will
vacillate into item two legitimizing the concerns of
all those who have made special arrangements to
be here in an effort to show support for the
concerns I present to you today. I humbly ask the
council not to evade the issue as it will surely not go
away!
For over twenty years the Port Arthur City
Council has alternated its' meetings, from
morning to evening as a means of encouraging
community participation for its citizens of the
working class. Currently Executive Sessions,
that are not open to the public, are held prior to
the evening meeting. This has subsequently
caused a delay in the convening of the meeting
that is open to the public. This, in our opinion,
undermines the original goal of the council;
during the time the alternating schedule was
established, to encourage community
involvement.
Upon receiving the casinos in Marksville
Louisiana this town went from dirt roads to
highways. However, after receiving a multi- billion
dollar industrial expansion for the last 5 years,
Port Arthur citizens continue to suffer the same
living conditions as we did prior to the expansion.
Geraldo Rivera published an article after Hurricane
Rita that cast Port Arthur government in a very
negative Tight.
Consequently having been cast in such Tight
it would stand to reason that encouragement
of a more transparent city government would
be the goal of our current city officials. In
addition the goal would be, not only to keep the
people informed but, encourage participation.
This is not possible based on the executive
session's current schedule that precedes the
open meetings.
There have been multiple occasions when
the council's open meetings have been delayed
for more than thirty minutes. For someone
who has worked all day but made an effort to
attend the open meetings of the council, a
thirty to forty -five minute delay for its
convening expresses a lack of consideration for
the people by those who are supposed to be
serving them.
Secondly we feel that returning the
executive sessions to their former schedule
which follows the open meetings gives citizens
the opportunity to express their views prior to
the critical decisions made while in executive
session. If not on the same day perhaps on the
following day, as long as it follows the open
meeting nonetheless.
Earlier I stated that Port Arthur citizens suffer
the same living conditions as they did prior to the
industrial expansion. What I did not mention is that
although we have more industry, as well as higher
taxes, we continue to drive down substandard
roads that need to be reconstructed rather than
patched and or black toped which requires
repetitive processing within less than a years time.
The Port Arthur residents that have accompanied
me today would like to hear feed- back on how the
council intends to fulfill the needs of its citizens.
Our concern is not how you do it but rather that
you do it.
With all due respect to each of the council
members, to explain the problem is not what we
elect you to do, but rather to find solutions to the
problems and explain to us how you intend to
implement these solutions. We expect this from
our representatives for you see to have an
administration that is mandated by the federal
government to do anything that is in the best
interest of its citizens such as to replace
substandard sewer lines is one that is not at all
indicative of the type of proactive performance
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driven representation that we desire. Remember it
is the problems you solve determine you worth to
others.
In conclusion we would like informed answers
to a series of questions. The first being how much
money from the CDBC has been allocated to the
reconstruction of city streets? Secondly how much
money from the general fund has been allocated?
Then last but certainly not least, how have this
multi - billion dollar industrial expansion benefited
Port Arthurian directly?
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