HomeMy WebLinkAbout(01) SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — September 18, 2012
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis 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,
September 18, 2012 at 8:46 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the
following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Elizabeth
"Liz" Segler, Harold A. Doucet, Sr., Derrick Freeman; City Manager Floyd T. Johnson,
City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms
Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Morris Albright, III. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:51 a.m.
Kerry "Twin" Thomas joined the Regular Meeting at 9:57 a.m.
Councilmember Raymond Scott, Jr. was absent from the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Bowers was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
Minutes
(1) August 21, 2012 — Special Executive Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewis and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
(2) August 21, 2012 — Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers - NONE
B. Presentations
(1) Parks, Recreation, And Open Space Master Plan Update
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council and gave the
above - mentioned presentation.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing To Consider A Specific Use Permit To
Allow For A Horse Stable on 8.821 Acres Of Land
Consisting Of Lot 6, Block 4, Range "B ", Tract 1 And Lot 3,
Block 5, Range "B ", Tract 2, Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision, Highland Heights, (A.K.A. 7012 Melody Drive)
Z12 -06 (SUP #215) — Applicant Manuel & Felipe Cavazos
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Public Hearing at 9:06 a.m.
Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of
the proposed Specific Use Permit.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above - mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above - mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:11 a.m.
(2) A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue A
Permit To Williams Field Services — Gulf Coast Company,
L.P. For The Installation Of A 16" Liquid Ethane Pipeline
Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Public Hearing at 9:11 a.m.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council and answered
inquiries regarding the proposed pipeline permit.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above - mentioned item.
Mr. Martin Flood, 2236 Sharon Drive, appeared before the City Council to speak out
against the proposed pipeline permit.
Mr. Dan Harden, 2663 61 Street, appeared before the City Council to speak out
against the proposed pipeline permit.
Ms. Deborah Ambrose, Reba Drive, appeared before the City Council to speak out
against the proposed pipeline permit.
Mr. Warren Field, 1147 60 Street, appeared before the City Council to speak out
against the proposed pipeline permit.
Mayor Prince made the following statement for the record:
As a Council we are not giving out legal advice.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:02 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
(2) Report On The Tax Increment Financing By Attorney David
Belvin
Attorney David Belvin, 1108 Lincoln, appeared before the City Council and gave the
above - mentioned presentation.
C. Correspondence - NONE
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17216 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into Negotiations With Negrete & Kolar
Architects, LLP. Of Austin, Texas, For Engineering, Design,
And Oversight In The Construction Of The Auto Bus Wash
Facility. Funding Allocated Through Grant No.TX -96 -X042
And Will Be Available In Account No. 401 -1510- 561.54 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17216 be adopted.
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Regular Meeting — September 18, 2012
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17216 was amended by changing the account number
to 402 - 1508 - 561.54 -00.
Proposed Resolution No. 17216 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 12-
436.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 436 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -436
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS
WITH NEGRETE & KOLAR ARCHITECTS, LLP. OF
AUSTIN, TEXAS, FOR ENGINEERING, DESIGN,
AND OVERSIGHT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE AUTO BUS WASH FACILITY. FUNDING
ALLOCATED THROUGH GRANT NO.TX -96 -X042
AND WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 401-
1510- 561.54 -00
(2) P.R. No. 17250 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With RWL Group For Risk
Management Consulting Services At The Not To Exceed
Cost Of $18,000 For The 2012 — 2013 Fiscal Year. Funding
By General Liability Insurance Fund 612 -1702- 581.52 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Resolution 17250 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -437.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 12 -437 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -437
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
RWL GROUP FOR RISK MANAGEMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES AT THE NOT TO
EXCEED COST OF $18,000 FOR THE 2012 —
2013 FISCAL YEAR. FUNDING BY GENERAL
LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND 612 -1702-
581.52 -00
Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6261 — An Appropriation Ordinance Adopting A
Budget For The Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning October 1,
2012 And Ending September 30, 2013, In Accordance With
Section 7, Article XII Of The Charter Of The City Of Port
Arthur
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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Regular Meeting — September 18, 2012
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 6261 be adopted.
After a short discussion Councilmember Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Lewis withdrew
their motion to adopt.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6261 be reconsidered.
Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to answer previous
inquiries regarding the following:
(1) Removing the 3% raise for the Mayor and Council.
(2) Justification for positions added.
(3) One Block at a Time.
(4) A reduction in the tax -rate.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance 6261 was amended by removing the 3% raise for City
Council.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The City Council recessed their meeting for fifteen minutes and reconvened with the
following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers
Segler, Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas; City Manager Johnson; City Secretary
Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6261 was amended by removing the clerical position at
the Library.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6261 was adopted as amended becoming Ordinance No. 12-
57.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 12 -57 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -57
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 7, ARTICLE XII OF THE CHARTER OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
(2) P.O. No. 6262 — An Appropriation Ordinance Approving And
Adopting A Budget For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation For The Ensuing Fiscal
Year Beginning October 1, 2012 And Ending September 30,
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Regular Meeting — September 18, 2012
2013 In Accordance With Section 12.03 Of The Bylaws Of
The Corporation
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6262 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 12 -58.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 12 -58 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -58
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVING
AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE
ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 2012 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12.03 OF THE
BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION
(3) P.O. No. 6265 — An Ordinance As It Pertains To Salaries
And Car Allowances For The Mayor, The Mayor Pro Tem And
City Councilmembers
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6265 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted:
(A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To H. D, Supply,
Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $6,196.44 For Repairs
To A CL -2 Tapping Machine For The Utility Operations
Water Distribution Division
(B) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To APAC Texas,
Beaumont In The Amount Of $6,515.27 For Road Building
Materials For The Public Works Landfill
(C) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Redwine
Enterprises, Inc., Neder /and, Texas In The Amount Of
$40,056 For Providing And Hauling Soils For The Public
Works Landfill Divisions
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 17233 — A Resolution Ratifying And Confirming
The Amendment To The Bylaws Of The Beautification
Commission
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Proposed Resolution No. 17233 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -438.
(2) P.R. No. 17259 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The Port Arthur —
Pop Warner Football League Gulf Coast And The City Of
Port Arthur For The Use Of City Junior League Football Field
At SSGT. Lucian Adams Park From September 18, 2012
Through December 31, 2012
Proposed Resolution No. 17259 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -439.
(3) P.R. No. 17260 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract For Professional /Technical
Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Carroll &
Blackman, Inc. For Certain Professional Engineering
Services Related To The Texas Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Phase II Storm Water Discharge Permit
In The Amount Of $15,508. Account No. 001 -1204-
531.59.01
Proposed Resolution No. 17260 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -440.
(4) P.R. No. 17266 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc. In The Amount Of $16,700, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A -T), To Be
Charged To Account No. 105 -1431- 552.59 -00 Project No.
C36120
Proposed Resolution No. 17266 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -441.
(5) P.R. No. 17267 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc. In The Amount Of $18,800, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B -T), To Be
Charged To Account No. 105- 1431 - 552.59 -00 Project No.
C36120
Proposed Resolution No. 17267 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -442.
(6) P.R. No. 17268 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Destruction Construction, Inc. In The Amount Of $13,000,
And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties
(Group A), To Be Charged To Account No. 105 -1431-
552.59 -00 Project No. C36120
Proposed Resolution No. 17268 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -443.
(7) P.R. No. 17269 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Destruction Construction, Inc. In The Amount Of $13,000,
And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties
(Group B), To Be Charged To Account No. 105 -1431-
552.59 -00 Project No. C36120
Proposed Resolution No. 17269 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -444.
(8) P.R. No. 17270 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Destruction Construction, Inc. In The Amount Of $13,200,
And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties
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(Group C), To Be Charged To Account No,. 105 -1431-
552.59 -00 Project No. C36120
Proposed Resolution No. 17270 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -445.
(9) P.R. No. 17273 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2011 -2012
Annual Contribution To The Retiree Health Insurance Trust
Fund As Established Through The ICMA Retirement
Corporation's Vantagecare RHS Employer Investment
Program (EIP) In The Amount Of $600,000; Account
Number 614 -1701- 583.21 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17273 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -446.
(10) P.R. No. 17274 — A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of
The 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 Not To
Exceed Amount Of $4,500. Account 001 - 1034 - 515.54 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17274 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -447.
(11) P.R. No. 17275 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Amendment No. 3 To The
Neighborhood Stabilization Program, (NSP) Contract
Number 77090000154 Between Texas Department Of
Housing And Community Affairs
Proposed Resolution No. 17275 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -448.
(12) P.R. No. 17277 — A Resolution Authorizing Change Order
No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Excavators & Constructors, Ltd For The Construction Of
Sanitary Sewer, Paving And Drainage Facilities For Kerry
"Twin" Thomas Drive To Serve The Spur 93 Business Park,
Contract No. 1 (Job No. EDC — 170)
Proposed Resolution No. 17277 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -449.
(13) P.R. No. 17278 — A Resolution Approving The Allocation Of
Uncommitted Section 4B Ballot Proposition Funds For
Infrastructure Improvement Costs For The Procter Street
Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project
Proposed Resolution No. 17278 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -450.
(14) P.R. No. 17279 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment
To The Performance Milestones Of The Economic
Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And PA69 L.P.
Proposed Resolution No. 17279 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -451.
(15) P.R. No. 17281 — A Resolution Approving The Renewal Of A
Contract For Legal Service With Germer Gertz, L.L.P. By The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation
Proposed Resolution No. 17281 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -452.
(16) P.R. No. 17282 — A Resolution Approving A One Year
Technical Assistance Agreement Between The City Of Port
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Arthur, Texas, The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation In The Amount Of $72,000
Proposed Resolution No. 18282 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -453.
(17) P.R. No. 17284 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum
Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Port Arthur Independent School District For The Nurse
Family Partnership Program
Proposed Resolution No. 17284 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -454.
(18) P.R. No. 17285 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute The
Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $12,435.00 Made
Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool (TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City
Landfill Trash Compactor Unit #1636
Proposed Resolution No. 17285 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -455.
(19) P.R. No. 17286 — A Resolution Authorizing Increasing The
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Redwine
Enterprises, Inc. By $170,000 To A Total Amount Of
$820,000 For Providing And Hauling Of Soils And Extending
The Time Period To October 31, 2012. Funding Is Available
In Account No. 403 - 1274 - 533.59 -02
Proposed Resolution No. 17286 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -456.
(20) P.R. No. 17287 — A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of
The Application Services Provider Agreement With Sungard
Public Sector, Inc. In A Not To Exceed Amount Of
$163,716.00 For The 2012 — 2013 Fiscal Year. Account
001 - 1034 - 515 -54.00
Proposed Resolution No. 17287 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -457
(21) P.R. No. 17289 — A Resolution Authorizing An Additional
Three Month Extension Of An Existing Contract With
Triangle Waste Solutions For The Purpose Of Furnishing
Chemical Toilets To Be Placed At Various Events In An
Amount Not To Exceed $4,000; Funding Available In
Account No. 001- 1402 - 551.51 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17289 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -458.
(22) P.R. No. 17290 — A Resolution Affirming The Investment
Policies Of The City Of Port Arthur For The 2012 -2013
Fiscal Year
Proposed Resolution No. 17290 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -459.
(23) P.R. No. 17291- A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 17291 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -460.
(24) P.R. No. 17292 — A Resolution Cancelling A Request For
Qualifications For A Civil Engineering Firm For Design Of
The Infrastructure Improvements For The Procter Street
Master Plan — Business District
Proposed Resolution No. 17292 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -461.
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(25) P.R. No. 17293 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Guardian Force
Security Of Nederland, Texas For A Security And Camera
System At The Armory Building Premises Located At 3451
57 Street In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $22,430.
Account 306 -1606- 591.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17293 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -462.
(26) P.R. No. 17294 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With SCS Engineers Of
Bedford, Texas For Engineering Services Associated With
Preparing And Submitting A U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Nationwide Permit 27 For The City Landfill For A Not To
Exceed Amount Of $8,900. Account 403 - 1274 - 533.54 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17294 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -463.
(27) P.R. No. 17296 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Contracts For Road Building Materials With Knife River
Corporation, Martin Marietta Materials, Transit Mix
Concrete & Materials Co., APAC- Texas, Redwine
Enterprises Inc., Mid County Materials & Construction, And
Vulcan Construction Materials LP Of San Antonio, Texas For
An Amount Not To Exceed $1,500,000. Various
Departmental Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 17296 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -464.
(28) P.R. No. 17297 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Contracts For Petroleum, OiI, And Lubricants With
Derrick Oil Co., Tri -Con Inc., Apache Oil Co., LP, Spidle &
Spidle Inc., And Universal Lubricants, LLC. For An Amount
Not To Exceed $100,000. Various Departmental Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 17297 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -465.
(29) P.R. No. 17298 — A Resolution Authorizing The 3 Year (2
Renewal) For The Contracts Between The City Of Port
Arthur, Knife River Corp. And Transit Mix Concrete &
Materials Co. For Concrete Building Materials For A Not To
Exceed Amount Of $500,000. Account No. 001 -1203-
531.36 -00 And 001 - 1203 - 531.86 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17298 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -466.
(30) P.R. No. 17299 — A Resolution Calling For The First Meeting
Of The Council Appointed City Charter Change Committee
(Requested By Councilmember Thomas)
Proposed Resolution No. 17299 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -467.
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17301 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Begin The Process Of Requesting The Release Of
Funds For Completing An Environmental Review Process
On Behalf Of The Port Arthur Housing Authority
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas
and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17301 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12-
468.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 12 -468 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -468
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF
REQUESTING THE RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR
COMPLETING AN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PROCESS ON BEHALF OF THE PORT ARTHUR
HOUSING AUTHORITY
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6258 — An Ordinance Confirming The Closing,
Vacating And Abandoning Of All Or Part Of The Rights -Of-
Way Of 8 10 11 13 And 15 Streets Between Austin
Ave. And Fort Worth Ave. In The City Of Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas And Providing The Effective Date
Of This Ordinance
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6258 be adopted.
Mr. Dale Watson appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above - mentioned ordinance.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 12 -59 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -59
AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE CLOSING,
VACATING AND ABANDONING OF ALL OR PART
OF THE RIGHTS -OF -WAY OF 8 10TH, 11TH,
13 AND 15 STREETS BETWEEN AUSTIN AVE.
AND FORT WORTH AVE. IN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS AND
PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE
(2) P.O. No. 6263 — An Ordinance Adopting A Tax Rate For The
Tax Year 2012 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2012 — September
30, 2013)
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6263 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 12 -60.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 12 -60 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -60
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A TAX RATE FOR
THE TAX YEAR 2012 (FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1,
2012 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2013)
(3) P.O. No 6264 — An Ordinance Approving The 2012 Tax Roll For
The Use And Support Of The Municipal Government Of The City
Of Port Arthur; And Providing For The Interest And Sinking Fund
And Apportioning Each Levy For A Specific Purpose
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6264 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 12 -61.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 12 -61 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -61
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 2012 TAX
ROLL FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
INTEREST AND SINKING FUND AND
APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR A SPECIFIC
PURPOSE
(4) P.O. 6268 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus
Furniture /Minor Equipment, Vehicles, Equipment, Or Heavy
Equipment By A Public Online Auction Through Rene Bates
Auctioneers, Inc.
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6268 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 12 -62.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 12- 62reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -62
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
SURPLUS FURNITURE /MINOR EQUIPMENT,
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, OR HEAVY
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EQUIPMENT BY A PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION
THROUGH RENE BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC.
(5) P.O. No. 6270 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute Settlement
Of A Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of $17,275.00
Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental
Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To
City Building Inspections Vehicle #1756
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6270 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 12 -63.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 12 -63 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -63
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PROPERTY
DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$17,275.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
(TML) AS A RESULT OF THE PROPERTY
DAMAGE TO CITY BUILDING INSPECTIONS
VEHICLE #1756
C. *Reports And Recommendations - NONE
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) - CONTINUED
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties
And Responsibilities Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land At 3300 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation As It Pertains To City Vs.
Ford
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Liens
And Funds Owed To The City
The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:02 to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above - mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 1:26 with the
following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers
Segler, Albright, Doucet, Freeman and Thomas; City Manager Johnson; City Secretary
Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION:
A Motion To Allow The City Manager To Execute An Agreement
With The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission To
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Utilize The Building At 3300 Memorial For The Purpose Of
Processing Applications For Disaster Relief Funding, For Housing
Rehabilitation Or Replacement To Benefit Port Arthur Citizens
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Segler and
carried the above-mentioned motion otion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Segler, Albright,
Doucet, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Segler and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 1:28 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: September 18, 2012.
APPROVED:
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