HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 8, 2005 REGULAR MEETING - November 8, 2005
[. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 8,
2005 at 8:33 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present:
Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Thompson; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis,
.lr., Felix A. Barker, Thomas .1. Henderson, Martin Flood, Deloris "Bobble' Prince and Michael
"Shane" Sinegal; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline "Van" Green and
City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow.
Councilmember Henderson gave the invocation and followed with the pledge to the flag.
PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes- September 13, 2005 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Flood, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
September 13, 2005 Emergency Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Flood, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
September 20, 2005 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
October 11, 2005 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
October ~.3, 2005 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
Councilmember .lohn Beard, .lr. arrived at 8:44 a.m.
III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
A. Presentations
(1) Gayle Botley Regarding Water Billing And Collection Procedures
Independent Auditor Gayle Botley, appeared before the City Council to summarize his findings
and recommendations for improving water billing and collection procedures. Mr. Botley's report
included suggestions for increasing water meter reading accuracy and establishing efficient
water meter routes.
B. Speakers
(1) Carey Evans Regarding PAISD Evacuation Pay
Ms. Carey Evans, Mr. Earl Brown and Ms. Beverly McCall, 747 Atlanta, appeared before the
City Council to express dissatisfaction with their evacuation compensation during Hurricane
Rita.
A. Presentations.
(2) Gary Ratcliff Regarding Industrial Transportation, Inc.
Mr. Gary Ratcliff, 2915 Tokoa Road, Beaumont, Texas, appeared before the City Council to
discuss importing/exporting business prospects.
PAEDC Administrative Assistant Jana Barnes appeared before the City Council to respond to
inquiries relating to Mr. Ratcliff's presentation.
Mayor Ortiz requested that a Special Joint Meeting be held Tuesday, November 15, 2005 to
consider incentive proposals.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:04 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at 10:25
a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson;
Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal; City Manager
Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
B. Soeakers
(3) Monroe .lohnson Regarding City Repair Work On Driveway
Mr. Monroe Johnson, 941 Brazos, appeared before the City Council to express his
dissatisfaction with driveway repairs by city work forces.
Public Works Director John Comeaux appeared before the City Council to report his findings.
A. Presentations
(3) Corps Of Engineers Regarding Debris Clean Up
Emergency Operations Representative Nike Bransford, appeared before the City Council to
present information on debris removal plans, landfill sites, hauling and manpower contracts,
and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) reimbursement. Mr. Bransford estimated
that the cleanup should be completed by January 2006.
To expedite debris removal, the Emergency Operations Representative suggested that citizens
sort burnable brush from construction demolition materials. Mr. Bransford was instructed to
provide monthly progress reports to the City Council.
Public Works Director John Comeaux appeared before the City Council to report on the
progress of ditch clearing and appliance removal by city work forces.
(5) 3ohn Barton Regarding The Widening Of 365
Texas Department of Transportation CTxDOT) Area Engineer Jack Moser, appeared before the
City Council to discuss state funding and payment schedules for the "Pass Thru Toll
Agreement". Mr. Moser stated that the contract is ready to execute and that the City of Port
Arthur will manage all contracts.
(4) Randy McGuffee &Stan Taft Regarding Futurestone Building
Technology
Mr. Stan Taft, 4055 International Plaza, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas appeared before the City
Council to speak on his past Sabine Pass community affiliations and to personally recommend
Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to rebuild Sabine Pass.
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CAS-Homes, Inc. Owners Ms. Gwen §uill and Mr. Ernie Casad0s, Jr., 2514 Jester Land,
Stafford, Texas appeared before the City Council to demonstrate the Nudura Insulated
Concrete Form products designed for coastal environments.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:47 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at 1:37
p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson;
Councilmembers Barker, Henderson, Prince and Sinegal; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City
Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
Iii. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
B. Soeakers
(2) Louis Charles Hamilton Regarding Hurricane Recovery Issues -
NOT PRESENT
C. ¢0rresoondence
None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00AM
None
V, UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Thompson and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Item L,
Proposed Resolutions No. 13314, 13316, 13320, 13321, 13322 and 13323:
A. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The
Purchase Of Body Armor To GT Distributors, Inc. Of Austin,
Texas In The Estimated Amount Of $7,500.00 For The Police
Department.
B. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Engine
Repair To A 2005 Crown Victoria (Police Unit 1555) To Myers
Automotive Repair Specialist, 5219 Twin City Highway, Port
Arthur, Texas In The Amount of $7,050.75 For The Police
Department.
C. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The
Purchase Of Loose Fire Equipment To MES Four Alarm Company
Of Houston, Texas In The Amount of $8,271.00 For The Fire
Department.
D. Consideration And Approval Authorizing The Emergency
Purchase Of 1,000 STOP Signs From Newman Signs Of
3amestown, North Dakota In The Amount Of $18,950 For
Replacement Signs Destroyed Throughout The City Of Port
Arthur By Hurricane Rita.
E. Consideration And Approval Authorizing The Purchase Of 500
Sign Poles And Anchors From Allied Tube of Cedar Park, Texas
In The Amount Of $10,070 For The Missing Or Damaged STOP
Signs Throughout The City Of Port Arthur Due To Hurricane
Rita.
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F. Consideration And Approval For The Purchase And Installation
Of Drapery, Liners And Drapery Rods In The 5t' Floor Council
Chamber From Interior Sources By ]acquelyn Of Nederland,
Texas In The Amount Of $9,313.
G. Consideration And Approval Authorizing Hurricane Rita
Emergency Purchases As Follows: Cotton Companies
$440,502.27~ Holiday Inn - $62,096~ Aramsco - $27,500.
H. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To F4iriam K. Johnson,
Tax Assessor Collector, Tn The Amount Of $10,379.20, For The
2005 Tax Year Collection Fee.
T. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The
Installation Of Ceiling Tiles For City Hall And The Annex To
ReaI-Tex Renovations Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Of
$5,900.
J. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The
Purchase Of Ceiling Tiles For Various City Buildings To Building
Specialties Of Beaumont, Texas In The Estimated Amount Of
$9,030.
K. Consideration And Approval Of Emergency Repairs To A 1996
GMC Trash Tow Truck (Equipment #1162) To Gillespie's Engine
Service, Inc. Of Groves, Texas Tn The Amount Of $8,052.96 For
The Public Works Department (Solid Waste Division).
Resolutions - Consent
(1) P.R. No. 13310 - A Resolution Approving Payment Tn The
Amount Of $74,695 For The TCE(~ Annual Consolidated Water
Quality Assessment Fees For All Four (4) Wastewater
Treatment Facilities Tn The City Of Port Arthur; Account No.
410-1256-532.54-00.
Proposed Resolution No. 13310 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-319.
(2) P.R. No. 13311 - A Resolution Authorizing The t4ayor To Accept
A Fiscal Year 2005 Port Security Grant Award In The Amount Of
$671,675 For The City Of Port Arthur.
Proposed Resolution No. 13311 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-320.
(3) P.R. No. 13312 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments
To Certain Utility Accounts.
Proposed Resolution No. 13312 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-321.
(4) P.R. No. 13313 - A Resolution Authorizing The Director Of
Utility Operations To Purchase Polymers And Delineating
Procedures For The Purchase Of Other Chemicals.
Proposed Resolution No. 13313 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-322.
(6) P.R. No. 13315 - A Resolution Authorizing The Approval Of
Additional Services (Phase I & TI) To The Contract For
Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Arceneaux & Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc., Dated July 24,
2001 In Connection With The Waterline Replacement Project,
With Phase ! Increasing The Not to Exceed Contract Amount By
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$42,000, Fund No. 123-2300-901.53-00, Project No. HRSPWL~
And Phase I! !ncreasing The Not To Exceed Contract Amount
By $69,000; Fund No. 427-1626-532.53-00, Project No.
427002.
Proposed Resolution No. 13315 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-323.
(8) P. R. No. 13317 A Resolution Amending The Asbestos
Abatement Contract With AAR Incorporated Of Houston, Texas
Increasing The Contract By $6,717 To A Total Of $~.~.,454.
Proposed Resolution No. 13317 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-32~,.
(g) P.R. No. 13318 - A Resolution Accepting The Sub-Recipient
Award For The 2005 Homeland Security Grant Program
Projected At $148,280 For The State Homeland Security
Program And $192,764 For The Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prevention Program For A Total Award Of $341,044,
Proposed Resolution No. 13318 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-325.
(10) P, R, No. 13319 - A Resolution Authorizing Payments To City
Employees And City Officials For Cell Phone Cost Related To
City Operations During Hurricane Rita.
Proposed Resolution No. 13319 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-326.
VII. TTEMS RE{~UIR~NG INDTVIDUAL ACTION - CONSENT
L. Exoense Renorts
Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Thompson:
Out Of Town Mileage Due To Hurricane Rita,
September And October, 2005 $ 162.00
Councilmember Felix A. Barker:
Out Of Town Mileage Due To Hurricane Rita,
September And October, 2005 $ 153.90
Annual TML Conference In Grapevine, Texas,
October 26 - 30, 2005 $1,266.00
Councilmember Thomas .1. Henderson:
Out Of Town Mileage Due To Hurricane Rita,
September And October, 2005 $ 144.18
Councilmember Martin Flood:
Out Of Town Mileage Due To Hurricane Rita,
September And October, 2005 $ 656.91
Councilmember Deloris "Bobbie" Prince:
Out Of Town Mileage Due To Hurricane Rita,
September And October, 2005 $ 708.75
Councilmember Michael ~Shane~ Sinegal:
Out Of Town Mileage Due To Hurricane Rita,
September and October, 200S $ 364.S0
City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow:
TCEQ Public Meeting In Austin, Texas,
September 28, 2005 $ 237.61
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Annual TML Conference Zn Grapevinef Texas~
October 28, 2005 $ 665.40
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that item L be adopted.
Mayor Ortiz read the following memorandum of explanation into the official record:
Office of the City Secretary
Memorandum
To: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz
From: City Secretary Van Green
Re: Out-Of-Town Mileage During Hurricane Rita
To Conduct City Business
Date: November 8, 2005
Section 3 of Article ii of the City Charter entitles City Councilmembers to be
reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official
duties. Councilmembers listed on today's agenda have filed expense reports due
to mileage accumulated during the mandatory evacuation period to conduct city
business.
The mileage was for multiple trips from the evacuation points back and forth into
the City of Port Arthur to attend emergency meetings and to perform other
official duties. The mileage was not to evacuate from the hurricane.
item L was unanimously adopted.
Resolutions - Consent
(5) P.R. No. 133Z4 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Allocate Additional Funds To Environmental Resources
Management For The State Marine Superfund Site (Account No.
00~.-Z003-5~.2.59-00; MOZ002)
The IVlayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Thompson and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 133:[4 be adopted.
The City Manager reported that professional services provided by Environmental Attorney
Robin Morse include representing the city at Federal and State environmental legal hearings
and proceedings.
Proposed Resolution No. 133:[4 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-327.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-327 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-327
A RESOLUTION AUTHOP~Z]NG THE CITY
MANAGER TO ALLOCATE ADDTTZONAL FUNDS
TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT FOR THE STATE MAR/NE
SUPERFUND SZTE (ACCOUNT NO. 001-1003-
S12.59-00; M01002)
Councilmember Flood and Councilmember Beard arrived at 1:57 p.m.
(7) P.R. No. 13316 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Arceneaux & Gates Consulting Engineers For Engineering
Services Not To Exceed $?5,000 Related To Repairs To The
Reservoir Baffle System; Account No. 123-2300-90:1.53-OO,
Project No. HRRES¥.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Resolution No. 13316 be adopted.
City Attorney Sokolow distributed an updated proposal to repair the reservoir baffle system at
a cost not to exceed $75,000 and for clarification he recommended that the updated proposal
be shown as Exhibit "A".
Water Utility Operations Director Kelly Eldridge appeared before the City Council to respond to
inquiries relating to the engineering services.
The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Thompson
that Proposed Resolution No. 13316 be amended to include the corrected Exhibit "A".
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 13316 carried unanimously.
Proposed Resolution No. 13316 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 05-328.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-328 reads as follows:
RESOLUTTON NO. 05-328
A RESOLUTION AUTHORZZ]~NG THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ARCENEAUX
& GATES CONSULT1~NG ENGINEERS FOR
ENGINEER/NG SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED
$75,000 RELATED TO REPAIRS TO THE
RESERVOIR BAFFLE SYSTEM; ACCOUNT NO.
123-2300-901.53-00~ PROJECT NO. HRRESV.
(11) P. R. NO. 13320 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The PA69 LP
Real Estate Transactions
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Thompson that Proposed Resolution No. 13320 be adopted.
City Attorney Sokolow requested inserting an updated title report showing that there are no
drill sites on the property and noted that the title company has acquired an affidavit of non-
production.
The City Attorney read the following amendments into the official record:
WHEREAS a partial release of the lien from Sterling Bank will be obtained for the
four (~.) acres.
Section 3. A dosing cost of $185.00 will be paid by the city; and all other
closing costs, including title insurance, will be paid by PA69LP and will include a
credit of $1,000.00 for earnest money paid.
The City Attorney further explained that the transaction is for $2 Million and once approved
the transaction should be completed by month end.
The motion was made by Councilmember Flood and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal that
Proposed Resolution No. 13320 be amended as stated by the City Attorney.
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 13320 carried unanimously.
Proposed Resolution No. 13320 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 05-329.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-329 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-329
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PA69
LP REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
(:L2) P. R. NO. 13321 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Supervisory
Staff Support For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember Flood that
Proposed Resolution No. 13321 be adopted.
PAEDC Administrative Assistant ]ana Barnes appeared before the City Council to address
inquires related to the hiring process of a PAEDC Interim Director. Ms. Barnes stated that the
proposed consulting agreement includes employing Workforce Operations Manager Floyd
Batiste for four (4) hours per day, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, not to exceed
twenty-eight (28) hours per week and at a fee of $35.00 per hour.
Proposed Resolution No. 13321 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-330.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-330 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTt'ON NO. 05-330
A RESOLUT1~ON AS ?T PERTAt'NS TO
SUPERVISORY STAFF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOt4ZC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(13) P. R. No. 13322 - A Resolution Approving An Znvoice Or
Invoices Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation.
The Mayor introduced the aboveImentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Resolution No. 13322 be adopted.
PAEDC Administrative Assistant 3aha Barnes appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries relating to Germer & Gertz's invoice for legal services.
The City Attorney was instructed to provide Councilmembers and the PAEDC Administrative
Assistant with additional information regarding City Council authorization for PAEDC
expenditures.
Mayor Ortiz commended Ms..~ana Barnes for her administrative and management skills.
Proposed Resolution No. 13322 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-331.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-331 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-331
A RESOLUTION APPROVTNG AN INVOTCE OR
INVOZCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION.
(14) P.R. NO. 13323 - A Resolution As zt Pertains To The Costs Of A
Planning Study And Financial Feasibility Analysis For The
Westside Development And The Road Improvements To West
7th Street (Ransom Howard Street)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Flood recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a conflict of
interest affidavit with City Secretary Green.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Henderson
that Proposed Resolution No. 13323 be adopted.
Dikita Engineering President Lucious Williams, 3400 Highway 365, appeared before the City
Council to speak on the development of a comprehensive plan for the Westside.
The City Attorney reported that Dikita Engineering has requested to be reimbursed for travel,
printing and other miscellaneous expenses. The City Attorney recommended inserting Dikita
Engineering's estimate of $22,508 for per diem expenses as shown in Exhibit "C".
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PAF_DC Administrative Assistant 3ana Barnes reported that the PAEDC Board has approved
$111,035 towards the Westside Development Project.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Thompson
that Proposed Resolution No. 13323 be amended to include Exhibit "C" as stated by the City
Attorney.
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 13323 carried unanimously.
Proposed Resolution No. 13323 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 05-332.
Voting Yes' Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-332 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-332
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE COSTS
OF A PLANNING STUDY AND FZNANCIAL
FEASIBILZTY ANALYSIS FOR THE WESTSIDE
DEVELOPMENT AND THE ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS TO WEST 7TH STREET
(RANSOM HOWARD STREET)
ITEMS RE(~UIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTZON - NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 13324 - A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board Of
Directors Of The 3efferson County Appraisal District.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Flood and seconded by Councilmember Henderson
that Proposed Resolution No. 13324 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Flood and seconded by Councilmember Beard that
Proposed Resolution No. 13324 be amended to include casting all 136 votes to the following
individual:
I Mr, Fred L. Mitchell 1136 Votes
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 13324 carried unanimously.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 13324 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 05-333.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-333 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-333
A RESOLUT:ZON CASTZNG VOTES FOR THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 3EFFERSON
COUNTY APPRATSAL DtSTRICT.
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{2) P.R. No. 13325 - A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board Of
Directors Of The Orange County Appraisal District.
The Mayor introduced the above-rnentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Couflcilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Flood
that Proposed Resolution No. 13325 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Barker and seconded by Councilmember Flood that
Proposed Resolution No. 13325 be amended to include casting all 60 votes evenly to the
following individuals:
Mr. Hughie Allen 10 Votes
Ms. Laura Floyd 10 Votes
Mr. George Woodrow 10 Votes
Ms. Nancy Gray Ashworth 10 Votes
Ms. Lynda Gunstream 10 Votes
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 13325 carried unanimously.
Proposed Resolution No. 13325 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 05-334.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-334 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-334
A RESOLUTION CASTTNG VOTES FOR THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRTCT.
Councilmember Lewis arrived at 2:37 p.m.
(3) P.R. NO. 13326 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR,
Incorporated, In The Amount Of $34,750.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For Asbestos Abatement Of The
Electrical And Police/Fire Buildings, To Be Charged To Account
No. 123-2300-901.32-00.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Resolution No. 13326 be adopted.
The City Manager discussed the damages caused by Hurricane Rita to the Electrical, Police and
Fire Department Buildings.
Proposed Resolution No. 13326 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 05-335.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 05-335 reads as follows:
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RE$OLUTZON NO.
A RESOLUTI'ON AWARDTNG A CONTRACT TO
AAR~ ]'NCORPORATED, rN THE Af4OUNT OF
$34,750.00, AND AUTHOR/ZTNG THE
EXECUTTON OF A CONTRACT FOR ASBESTOS
ABATEI~IENT OF THE ELECTRICAL AND
POLTCE/F]'RE BUTLDI~NGS, TO BE CHARGED TO
ACCOUNT NO. 123-2300-901.32-00.
B. Ordinances
None
C.*Reports And Recommendations
(1) Report As To Hurricane Katrina And The Housing Of Evacuees
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report.
(2) Report As To The Damages Caused By Hurricane Rita, Response
Of The City To Restore Public Services And To Remediate
Damages, Removal Of Debris, The Costs Thereof, And The
Reimbursement Of Associated Costs From Tl~e State, FEI~IA And
The City's Insurance Carriers, And The Restoration Of Housing
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report.
(3) Report On FEI4A Flood Znsurance Program
Planning and Grants Director Dale Watson presented the above-mentioned report.
VZ~. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COI~II~I:~I'I'EES
None
[X. *CLOSED I~IEETTNG (EXECUTZVE SESS]ON)
Closed I~leetino:
(1) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, f4edical And ~ndustrial Business
Prospects
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential Litigation That May Arise As A Result Of
Hurricane Rita Which [ncludes But Zs Not Limited To The
Recovery Of Damages To City Property, ~ssues As It Relates To
Evacuation, Assets Obtained During The Hurricane And
Compensation To Be Paid To Vendors And Other Entities Or
Persons
The City Council recessed their meeting at 3:15 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 4:03 p.m. with the
following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers
Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City
Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
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X, FUTURE AGENDA ITEHS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Mavor ortJz:
(1) Mayor Ortiz appointed Councilmember Prince as the City's Goodwill Ambassador. He
requested that Councilmember Prince present a special proclamation and the keys to
the city to the churches, volunteers and out-of-state volunteers who assisted the
Westside citizens.
(2) The Mayor announced that a Special .loint Meeting with the PAEDC, followed by a
Special City Council Meeting, will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2005.
Councilmember $inenah
(1) Requested a proclamation be prepared honoring the PAISD for their assistance during
Hurricane Rita.
(2) Requested Community Services staff investigate an abandoned home at the corner of
Fourth Avenue and Fourteenth Street. He suggested using the home for housing of
storm dislocated citizens.
Councilmember Prince:
(1) Requested that the five-year vesting plan be revisited.
(2) Requested that the city personnel who worked during Hurricane Rita be recognized and
honored with a reception including cake and punch.
Councilmember Beard:
(1) He requested expanding our thanks and appreciation to the citizens who have rebuilt
their homes in the City of Port Arthur by preparing a special Thanksgiving proclamation.
(2) He requested that the Mayor appoint a committee to meet with Senator Kyle .lanek and
State Representatives .1ne Deshotel and Allan Ritter concerning the aftermath of
Hurricane Rita.
Councilmember Flood:
Requested a compensation report from the Transportation Department Manager Tom
Kestranek during Hurricane Rita and requested appreciation letters be sent to transportation
personnel for their service during the evacuation.
Councilmember Lewis:
Requested that a letter of "No Thanks" be sent to the Sanderson's Restaurant for the
$210,000 food invoice during Hurricane Rita.
X?. AD3OURNMENT OF MEETtNG
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 4:15 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a part
of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR OSCAR G. ORTZZ
AI-I'EST:
Ct'TY SECRETARY EVANGELt'NE GREEN
END OF REGULAR MEETtNG HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2005. APPROVED:
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 8, 2005
