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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/17/06 REGULAR REGULAR MEETING - January 17~ 2006
ROLL CALL, TNVOCATTON & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, _lanuary 17,
2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present:
IVlayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Ronnie Thompson; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis,
.lr., Felix A. Barker, Thomas .1. Henderson, Martin Flood, John Beard, Jr., Deloris "Bobble"
Prince and Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City IVlanager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline
"Van" Green and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow.
Councilmember Barker gave the invocation and followed with the pledge to the flag.
PROCLAMATZONS & MZNUTES
Minutes - December 20, 2005 - Regular Council Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
.lanuary 03, 2006 - Regular Council Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
PE i ~ i ~ONS & COMMUNICATZONS
A. Presentations
Presentation Of Newly Appointed YAC Members
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Doris Gill presented the following Youth Advisory
Committee members who introduced themselves and identified the Councilmember who appointed
them:
Ashley Boyden Mayor Ortiz
Tineisha Romar Mayor Pro Tern Thompson
George Romar Mayor Pro Tern Thompson
.lanaia Bell Councilmember Barker
Marcus Eaves Councilmember Barker
Courtney Gilbert Councilmember Henderson
Maggie Nguyen Councilmember Henderson
Andre 3acksen Councilmember Henderson
David Malveaux, Z! - Councilmember Prince
Chloe Bolden Councilmember Prince
Ariel Moses Councilmember Sinegal
Whitney Hudson Councilmember Sinegal
Family members in attendance were also recognized.
VZz. TI'EMS RE(~UZRZNG [NDZVIDUAL A~lxON - NON-CONSENT
C. *Reaorts And Recommendations
(5) Report As To Debris Removal
The following individuals appeared before the Council and presented the above-mentioned report:
Mr. Vernon Pierce, Director of Customer Relations, Entergy
Mr. Bob Smiley, Army Corps of Engineers, 900 Calder, Beaumont, Texas
Ms. Robin Leightey Army Corps of Engineers Liaison, 900 Calder, Beaumont, Texas
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker
Public Works Director John Comeaux
(6) Report As To Customer Complaints As To The Service Provided By
The Utility Companies
Mr. Vernon Pierce, Director of Customer Relations, Entergy, appeared before the City Council
and addressed the above-mentioned report.
B.SPeakers
None
C. Corresoondence
Pleasure Island Commission Request For Workshop
3anuary 11, 2006
Mark Sokolow
City Attorney
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089
Mark,
At the lanuary 10th meeting of the Pleasure Island
Commission I was directed by acting Chairman lames Gamble
to request a workshop between the City Council members and
Pleasure Island Commissioners. Items wishing to be discussed
would be, but not limited to, Hurricane damage, Golf Course,
marina, erosion and future development.
I look forward to your response to be shared with the
commissioners.
Respectfully,
/s/3immv R. Dike
,limmy R. Dike
Director
Pleasure Island Commission
City Attorney $okolow summarized the above-mentioned correspondence from the Pleasure
Tsland Commission. A joint meeting with the Pleasure Tsland Commission has been scheduled
for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, .lanuary 24, 2006.
/V. PUBLZC HEARING - 7:00PM
None
V. UNFI'NI'SHED BUSTNESS
None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Items B.,
E., F., T., Proposed Resolutions No. 13286, 13379, 13380 and 1338~,:
A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Orange County
Emergency Services District No. 2 In The Amount Of $120,227.10.
C. Consideration And Approval Of Grand Recap (Certified Tax Rolls)
From The lefferson County And Orange County Tax Assessors
Collectors And The Delinquent Tax Roll From Orange County Totaling
$11~792,503.81.
D. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Removal And
Replacement Of Rubber Flooring (Damaged By Hurricane Rita) To
Custom Sports Surfacing Of Houston, Texas In The Amount Of
$31,100.06 For The YMCA.
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G. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For Thirty-Nine (8
C.Y.) Commercial Containers To Waste Equip - May Fab Of Beeville,
Texas Tn The Amount Of $34~983 For The Public Works Department
(Solid Waste Division).
H. Consideration And Approval Of Emergency Repairs To A 1996
Tnternational Harvester Dump Truck With Front Loader/Dump Bed
(Equipment #1214) To Mateco Truck Equipment Of Houston, Texas
Tn The Amount Of $9,349.71 For The Public Works Department
(Drainage Division).
3. Consideration And Approval Of The Following Hurricane Rita
Emergency Purchases: 3F Transportations Tn The Amount Of $11,160
And C&B Services Tn The Amount Of $44~437.
K. ExPense Re~ort
Councilmember Willie Lewis, ~r.:
Attend NLC Conference Tn Charlotte, North Carolina
December 6-10, 1005 $1,994.57
Resolutions - Consent
(2) P.R. No. 13349 - A Resolution Authorizing The Release Of The
Retainage Tn The Amount Of $16,925.55 For The Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Amerimark Zndustries, Tnc., Of Houston,
Texas For Replacement Of The Health Department Roof; Funding
Being Available Tn CTP170, Account Number 301-1601-591.82-00.
Proposed Resolution No. 13349 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-006.
(5) P. R, No. 13381 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of A
Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release, And
Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee From Port Arthur CPDC, LLC For
The Completion Of The Public Improvements (Waterline) To Serve
The Gulf Breeze Shopping Center, And Authorizing The City Manager
To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas.
Proposed Resolution No. 13381 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-007.
(6) P.R. No. 13382 - A Resolution Approving A Permit For Conducting
Seismic Operations Within The City Of Port Arthur To (~uantum
Geophysical.
Proposed Resolution No. 13382 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-008.
(7) P.R. No. 13383 - A Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An
Application With The Governor's Division Of Emergency Management
For Funding Under The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program For
West. side Drainage Tmprovements.
Proposed Resolution No. 13383 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-009.
(9) P.R. No. 13385 - A Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An
Application With The Governor's Division Of Emergency Management
For Funding Under The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program For Vista
Village Drainage :~mprovements.
Proposed Resolution No. 13385 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-010.
(10) P, R. No. 13386 - A Resolution Approving Change Order No. Three To
The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Simce Enterprises,
Ltd, Related To The Lake Charles Area Wastewater Rehabilitation
Project. (Decreases The Contract Amount By $9,745.00). Account No.
426-1625-532.83-00, Project No. 426STM.
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Proposed Resolution No. :~3386 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-0:~1.
(ll) P. R. No. 13387 - A Resolution Approving 11 e 2006 Street
Program (Excluding CDBG Program) l'n The Cit',/Of Port Arthur With
Funding Available Jn The I~' 2006 General Fund Budget.
Proposed Resolution No. :~3387 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-0:~2.
(12) P.R. No. 13391 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor Of The Cit',/Of
Port Arthur To Execute A Waiver Permitting The 3efferson County
Mosquito Control District To Fly At Low Altitudes Over The Territory
Under The 3urisdiction Of The City Of Port Arthur.
Proposed Resolution No. 13391 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-013.
V/T. I'I'EMS RE(~UTR~NG TNDIV~DUAL A~/~ON - CONSENT
Consent
B. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Provide And [nstall
Carpet (Damaged By Hurricane Rita) To Texan Floor Service Of
Houston, Texas Tn The Amount Of $5,125.38 For The Port Arthur
Public Library.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Flood that Item B.
be adopted.
Purchasing Director Joseph Broussard appeared before the Council and confirmed that local
contractors were solicited for bids but that the City received no responses. Therefore, the bid was
awarded to Texan Floor Service of Houston, Texas.
The City Manager reiterated that local contractors were personally contacted and that the purchasing
procedures are being followed.
The motion to adopt Item B. carried by unanimous vote.
E. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Removal And
Replacement Of Floor Tile (Damaged By Hurricane Rita) To Texan
Floor Service Of Houston, Texas Tn The Amount Of $27,369.94 For
The YMCA.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried
unanimously, Item E. was adopted.
F. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Tnstallation
Of Floor Tiles (:Damaged By Hurricane Rita) To Texan Floor Service Of
Houston, Texas Tn The Amount Of $12,147.48 For The Basement At
City Hall.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried
unanimously, Item F. was adopted.
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Tnstallation
Of Carpet (Damaged By Hurricane Rita) To Texan Floor Service Of
Houston, Texas Tn The Amount Of $121,423.47 For City Hall.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried
unanimously, Item I. was adopted.
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Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. NO. 13286 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The
Certificate Of Completion, The Contractor's Certificate And Release,
And The Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee; And Authorizing
Execution Of Change Order No. Five (5) And Final; On The Waterline
Rehabilitation Project And Approving Final Payment Of $108,465.73
To AIIco, Inc., And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The
Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas.
Fund No. 427-1626-532.85-00, Project No. 427005,
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 13286 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Kelly EIdridge appeared before the Council and spoke regarding
the location of the waterline project.
Councilmember Prince left the meeting.
Proposed Resolution No. 13286 was adopted becoming Resolution No.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 06-014 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 06-014
A RESOLUTZON AUTHORZZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE
CERT/FICATE OF COMPLET/ON, THE CONTRACTOR'S
CERT/FICATE AND RELEASE, AND THE CONTRACTOR'S
CERT/FICATE OF GUARANTEE; AND AUTHOR/ZING
EXECUT/ON OF CHANGE ORDER NO. FLVE (5) AND
FINAL; ON THE WATERLINE REHABILTTAT/ON PROJECT
AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT OF $108,465.73 TO
ALLCO, INC., AND AUTHOR/ZING THE CTrY I~IANAGER
TO SIGN THE CERTLFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF
OF THE CI'I'Y OF PORT ARTHUR~ TEXAS. FUND NO. 427-
1626-532.85-00, PROJECT NO. 427005.
(3) P.R. No. 13379 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Change
Order No. Five To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
AIIco, Ltd., Related To The Wastewater Rehabilitation Project.
(Increases The Contract Amount By $57,669.30) Account No. 426-
1625-532.83-00, Project No. 426ALL.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
$inegal that Proposed Resolution No. 13379 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Kelly Eldridge appeared before the Council and responded to
inquiries regarding the wastewater rehab project.
Councilmember Prince returned to the meeting.
Proposed Resolution No. 13379 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-015.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Prince and $inegal.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 06-014 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-015
A RESOLUTION AUTHOP~Z/NG THE EXECUT/ON OF
CHANGE ORDER NO. FZVE TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ALLCO, LTD., RELATED
TO THE WASTEWATER REHAB/LI'TAT/ON PRO.1ECT.
(INCREASES THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $57,669.30)
ACCOUNT NO. 426-1625-532.83-00, PRO3ECT NO.
426ALL.
(4) P.R. No. 13380 - A Resolution Authorizing Changer Order 01 For The
Contract Dated December 6, 2005 Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Neches Engineers Of Beaumont, Texas For Structural
Assessment Of Damaged City Buildings; Extending The Term Of The
Contract By 14 Days And Increasing The Budget For This Engineering
Service By $3~000 To A Total Of $21,000. Project HRBLDG, 123-2300-
901-53-00.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Barker and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 13380 be adopted.
The City Manager explained to intent of the Proposed Resolution as being to examine the
structural integrity of city buildings damaged by Hurricane Rita.
Assistant Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the Council and answered
questions regarding the Lakeview Community Center.
Proposed Resolution No. 13380 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-016.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Prince and $inegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 06-016 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-016
A RESOLUT/ON AUTHORTZING CHANGER ORDER 01 FOR
THE CONTRACT DATED DECEMBER 6, 2005 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND NECHES ENGINEERS
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT
OF DAMAGED CI'I'Y BUILDTNGS; EXTENDING THE TERM
OF THE CONTRACT BY 14 DAYS AND INCREASING THE
BUDGET FOR THIS ENGINEER/NG SERVICE BY $3,000
TO A TOTAL OF $21~000. PRO3ECT HRBLDG, 123-2300-
901-53-00.
(8) P.R. No. 13384 - A Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An
Application With The Governor's Division Of Emergency Management
For Funding Under The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program For Procter
Street Drainage l[mprovements.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Barker and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 1338z[ be adopted.
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Assistant Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the Council to address
flooding concerns and drainage problems in the Lakeview area. He discussed the grant
application process and the area included in the program.
Councilmember Henderson left the meeting.
Proposed Resolution No. 13384 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-017.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Flood,
Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No.' None.
The caption of Resolution No. 06-017 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-017
A RESOLUTZON AUTHORZZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATZON wI'rH THE GOVERNOR'S DZVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
HAZARD MI'[/GATZON GRANT PROGRAt4 FOR PROCTER
STREET DRAZNAGE ZMPROVEMENTS.
I'TEMS RE(~UIRZNG INDZVZDUAL ACTZON - NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 13389 - A Resolution Approving The Application For Housing
Tax Credits As It Pertains To The Legacy Senior Housing Apartment
Complex To Be Located Adjacent To Lake Arthur Drive.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Thompson and seconded by Councilmember Prince
that Proposed Resolution No. 13389 be adopted.
Councilmember Flood recused himself from discussion and vote on Proposed Resolution No.
13389 and filed a "Conflict of Interest Affidavit" with the City Secretary.
Mr. Huelon A. Harrison, 2560 Cedar Crest Blvd., Dallas, Texas, appeared before the Council
and gave an overview of the proposed project as being a senior development for individuals
over the age of 55 and said that the complex is adjacent to the Babe Zaharis Golf Course
on Lake Arthur Drive.
Councilmember Prince requested that an overview of the project be presented for the
record.
Mr. Harrison: What it is, is a senior's development for Senior Citizen people from age
55. ]It's not a nursing home facility; it's strictly a residential community for the
Senior Citizens. It will have amenities like a Beauty Shop, a commissary, a health
facility, a mini bank, a work out facility, a full commercial kitchen and recreational
areas. So what T did is brought you the summary sheet for the amenities that are on
the application for the tax credit. What you have is a mirror of the form that we sent
to Austin, as far as content.
Councilmember Prince: So it would be like a first for this area then, for Senior
Citizens, with all of the amenities added to it.
Mr. Harrison: it's adjacent to Babe Zaharis golf course on Lake Arthur Drive. We
think it would be a great addition to the community.
Mr. Lucious Williams, 2560 Cedar Crest Blvd., Dallas, Texas, appeared before the Council to
respond to inquiries regarding the tax credit application.
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Councilmember Henderson returned to the meeting.
Proposed Resolution No. 13389 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-018.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Beard, Prince and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 06-018 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-018
A RESOLUTZON APPROVZNG THE APPLICAI~ON FOR
HOUSING TAX CRED11'S AS 1'1' PERTAINS TO THE
LEGACY SEN[OR HOUSYNG APARTMENT COMPLEX TO BE
LOCATED ADJACENT TO LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE.
(2) P.R. No. 13390 - A Resolution Calling A Public Hearing As To The Uso
Of Article 5190.6 Section 4A Monies For Section 4B Projects.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Prince and seconded by Councilmember Barker
that Proposed Resolution No. 13390 be adopted.
The City Attorney stated the above-mentioned hearing would be held February 28, 2006 at
9:00 a.m.
Proposed Resolution No. 13390 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-019.
Councilmember Sinegal lett the meeting.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson
and Prince.
Voting No: Councilmembers Lewis, Flood and Beard.
The caption of Resolution No. 06-019 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-019
A RESOLUTZON CALLING A PUBLIC HEARZNG AS TO THE
USE OF ARI~CLE 5190.6 SECTLON 4A MONEYS FOR
SECT/ON 4B PRO3ECTS.
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 5581 An Ordinance Authorizing The Donation Of
Withdrawn Library Materials To The Friends Of The Port Arthur Public
Library.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5581 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 06-01.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard and Prince.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 06-01 reads as follows:
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ORDZNANCE NO. 06-01
AN ORDINANCE AUTHOR/ZING THE DONAT/ON OF
WITHDRAWN LZBRARY MATERZALS TO THE FRZENDS OF
THE PORT ARTHUR PUBLIC LZBRARY.
(2) P.O. No. 5582 - An Ordinance Amending The 2005/2006 Fiscal
Budget As [t Pertains To The Receipt Of $340,388 Zn Funds From The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation.
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Barker and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5582 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 06-02.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Thompson; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard and Prince.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 06102 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 06-02
AN ORDZNANCE AMENDZNG THE 2005/2006 FZSCAL
BUDGET AS 1'1' PERTAZNS TO THE RECEZPT OF $340,388
ZN FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTZON
4A ECONOMZC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATZON.
C. *RePorts And Recommendations
(1) November, 2005 Financial Statement
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report.
Councilmember Sinegal returned to the meeting.
(2) Report On Hurricane Rita Recovery Costs
Finance Director Rebecca Underhiil and Human Resource Director Harvey Robinson
presented the above-mentioned report.
(3) Report On Sewer Line Replacements
Utility Operations Director Kelly Etdridge presented the above-mentioned report.
(4) Report As To Propositions That May Be Submitted For the May 2006
Election
City Attorney Mark Sokolow presented the above-mentioned report.
(7) Report On Upcoming City Council Retreat
The City Manager presented the above-mentioned report. He announced that a Recovery
Conference would be held on February 23 and 24, 2006.
VZZZ. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMzi m EES - None
ZX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTTVE SESSZON)
Closed Meetina:
(1) Section SS1.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential And Pending Litigation As Zt Pertains To Entergy
(2) Section SS1.087 Government Code - To Discuss Zncentives For
Commercial, Residential And Industrial Business Projects
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(3) Section 55;~.07~ Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential And Pending Litigation That Hay Arise As A Result
Of Hurricane Rita Which Includes But Is Not Limited To The Recovery
Of Damages To City Property, Zssues As It Relates To Evacuation~
Assets Obtained During The Hurricane, Compensation To Be Paid To
Vendors And Other Entities Or Persons~ Signage~ Requiring Owners
To Remove Debris And Demolish Damaged And Unrepairabie
Structures, Requiring Utility Companies To Pick Up Debris, Remove
Discarded Poles And Raise Downed Lines
(4) Section 55~..07:L Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential And Pending Litigation As Zt Pertains To Entergy
And Other Utility Companies Which Includes Franchise Fees, Debris
Removal, Downed Utility Lines And Assistance To Customers Who
Have Been Damaged By Utilities
(5) Section 55~..07~. Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential And Pending Litigation As To Hatch And Wythe II
Corporation
(6)Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land At
The Sabine Pass Police Sub-Station
(7) Section 55:L.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land On
West 7th
The City Council recessed their meeting at 8:56 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 9:42 p.m. with the
following members present: Mayor O~tiz; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson; Councilmembers
Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood, Beard, Prince and Sinegal; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City
Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
X. FUTURE AGENDA l'rEl~l$ OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Councilmember Beard:
Requested that Fire Chief Richard reinstate the program of identifying homes of senior
citizens who may have difficulty getting out of their homes in the event of a fire
emergency.
XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEET1~NG
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Thompson and carried
unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:45 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. ORTIZ
ATrEST:
CITY SECRETARY EVANGELINE GREEN
END OF REGULAR MEETZNG HELD JANUARY 17~ 2006. APPROVED:
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