The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL 25, 2006OSCAR G. ORTIZ, MAYOR STEPHEN FiTZGIBBONS RONNIE H. THOMPSON, MAYOR PR0-TEM CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: EVANGELINE "VAN" GREEN WILLIE LEWIS, JR. City of CITY SECRETARY FELIX A. BARKER MARK ~ SOKOLOW THOMAS J. HENDERSON CITY ATTORNEY MARTIN FLOOD JOHN BEARD, JR. DELORIS PRINCE MICHAEL "SHANE" SINEGAL Texas AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting April 25, 2006 8:30 a.m. In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115. P.O. BOX 1089 · PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 · 409/983-8115 · FAX 409/983-8291 City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur April 25, 2OO6 8:30AM I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE Mayor Ortiz Mayor Pro Tern Thompson Councilmember Lewis Counciimember Barker Councilmember Henderson Councilmember Flood Councilmember Beard Councilmember Prince Councilmember Sinegal City Manager Fitzgibbons City Secretary Green City Attorney Sokolow II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Minutes- March 28, 2006 Regular III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Presentations (1) Presentation Of Student Day in Government Participants (2) Presentation By Convention & Visitors Bureau B. Speakers (1) Sharlene Thomas And Dan Whittaker Regarding Salvation Army Programs (3) Tisha Armstead Regarding HOPE'S One-Year Anniversary "Helping Our People Excel" C. Correspondence None AGENDA APRIL 25, 2006 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00AM None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VI. CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon A. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To AAR, Inc., Of Houston, TX In The Amount Of $7,470 For Asbestos Abatement At The Central Fire Station B. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Code Blue Police Supply Of Beaumont, TX In The Estimated Amount Of $21,584.50 For Personnel Work Uniforms For The Fire Department C. Expense Report Resolutions - Consent (1) P.R. No. 13523 - A Resolution Authorizing The Finance Director To Execute A Financing Agreement For Water, Sewer And Garbage Charges With Day Tong DBA U Wash And Dry, For $11,163.92 (2) P.R. No. 13525 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For Grounds Maintenance For The Utility Operations Department With Sandra's Enterprises, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Estimated Amount Of Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred And No/100 Dollars ($12,900) For Groups B, C, And E. Funds Available In Account No. 410- 1255-532.59-00 (3) P.R. No. 13526 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Encroachment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Salvation Army Pertaining To A Public Utility Easement Whereupon A Structure Is Being Proposed On Lots 21 & 22, Block 1, Boulevard Acres Addition, Located At 3145 25th Street In The City Of Port Arthur AGENDA APRIL 26, 2006 VI. CONSENT AGENDA- CONTINUED (4) P.R. NO. 13528 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City of Port Arthur And CAI, Inc. For A NEIHS/OAI Katrina/Rita & Minority Worker Training Grant {OAI-K- B/MWT) In Partnership With Port Arthur Brownfields, Lamar College Port Arthur, Southeast Texas Workforce And AGC, Inc. In a Grant Amount Not To Exceed $80,004 (5) P.R. No. 13534 - A Resolution Approving An Emergency Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And DTS Recovery Of Magnolia, Texas For Debris Removal In Sabine Pass In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,600. Project HRDEBR 123-2300-901.59-00 (6) P.R. No. 13538 - A Resolution Authorizing An Emergency Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And DTS Recovery Of Magnolia, Texas For Debris Removal For A Unit Cost Of $8.50 Per Cubic Yard Of Trash. Project HRDEBR 123-2300-901.59-00 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION- NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 13521 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The Purchase Of 41.46 Acres From Kansas City Southern Railway Company (2) P.R. No. 13524 - A Resolution Appointing New Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (3) P.R. No. 13530 - A Resolution Approving The Payment Of An Invoice From Dikita Engineering In The Amount Of $82,978.97, For Westside Planning Study & Financial Feasibility Analysis (4) P.R. No. 13531 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Conflicts Of Interests (Requested By Councilmembers Lewis, Beard and SinegaL) (5) P.R. No. 13532 - A Resolution Authorizing The Retention Of Consultants To Review Issues As It Pertains To Entergy (6) P.R. No. 13533 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And The City Attorney To Purchase Property Located At Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, And 25 In Block Number R22 And To Execute The Closing Documents AGENDA APRIL 25, 2006 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED (7) P.R. No. 13535 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Industrial Development Park Adjacent To West 7th Street And Authorizing The Chief Executive Officer And The City Attorney To Purchase The South 53 Feet Of Lots 13 & 14 And Lots 15-19, Block 1, Schmyser 3 (8) P.R. No. 13537 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Ambulance Fees Of Stat Care EMS B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 5597 - An Ordinance Pertaining To The Requested Rate Increase Of Texas Gas Service (A Division Of ONEOK, Inc.) (2) P.O. No. 5609 - An Ordinance Adding Subsection (e) To Section 114-33 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Ambulance Fees (Requested By Mayor Ortiz) C. *Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On Debris Pickup (2) Report On Improvements Of Little League Fields (3) Report On City Sewer & City Construction Programs (4) Video On Open Records Act *The City Council Can Act On Any Of The Above Reports And Recommendations As To Accept The Report/Recommendation Or To Request Additional Information And Records VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMI'I-DEES None AGENDA APRIL 2§, 2006 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article 6252- 17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: "A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code": Section 551.071 - Litigation And/Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 - Land Section 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 - Personnel Section 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land On West 7~h Street (2) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of City Property Damaged By Hurricane Rita (3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation As It Pertains To The C/ly I/sE/~tergy (4) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives As To Commercial, Industrial, And Residential Business Prospects *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session >(. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Items For Future Agenda Consideration Or Reports From Staff May Be Requested But No Discussion Of Any Item Or Request Shall Take Place Xl. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING