HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 02, 2013 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — April 2, 2013
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, April 16,
2013 at 8:36 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Elizabeth
"Liz" Segler, Morris Albright, III, Harold A. Doucet, Sr., Robert E. "Bob" Williamson and
Kerry "Twin" Thomas; City Manager Floyd T. Johnson, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City
Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Mayor Pro Tem Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:45 a.m.
Councilmember Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following proclamations:
(1) April 2013 as "SexualAssaultAwareness Month"
(2) April 21 -27, 2013 as "National Crime Victims Week"
Minutes
March 6, 2013 Special Executive Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
March 6, 2013 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Richard and Kathy Mendoza Regarding Water Bill
Richard and Kathy Mendoza, 8134 Friar Point Drive, appeared before the City Council to
discuss their water bill.
Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above - mentioned water account.
(2) Gerald Tervalon Regarding Taxi Delivery Service
Mr. Tervalon, 3740 Procter Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above - mentioned taxi service.
B. Presentations
B. Presentations
Geraldine Hunt and Dr. Albert Thigpen Regarding the 2013 Texas
State Senior Games, San Antonio, Texas
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen and Geraldine Hunt gave the above -
mentioned presentation.
C. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM - NONE
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Consent Item G. and Proposed Resolutions No. 17647:
(A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To CDW-
Government, Vernon Hi/ /s, IL In The Amount Of $11,347.40
For The Purchase Of A Printer /Copier For The Public Works
Engineering Division
(B) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Service Pump &
Compressor, Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $5,767 For
Emergency Rental Of A Diesel Sewage Pump And Hoses For
The Utility Operations, Wastewater Conveyance Division
(C) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To ALLCO,
Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $14,971 For Emergency
Repairs For The Installation Of A Temporary Waterline At
The HPSS Levee Near Veteran's Memorial Park On Hwy 87
For The Utility Operations Department, Water Distribution
Division
(D) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Excavators &
Constructors, Ltd., Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of
$16,200.00 To Excavate, Haul, Spread And Level Dirt At
The Spur 93 Business Park
(E) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To TASER
International, Scottsdale, AZ, In The Amount Of $5,035.99
For The Purchase Of Tasers For The Police Department
(F) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Triangle
Locksmith, Neder /and, TX In The Amount Of $5,021.60 For
Service To Change Locks At The Armory, 3451 57 Street
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 17582 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept The Quote From Romero's Glass
Company Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Purpose Of
Replacing Glass Panels On Certain Bus Shelters In An
Amount Not To Exceed $4,889; Funds Available In Account
No. 401 - 1509 - 561.92 -00, Project No. TX -90 -2013
Proposed Resolution No. 17582 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -177.
(2) P.R. No. 17613 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And L.D.
Kemp Excavating, Inc. Of Fort Worth, Texas For The Cell 48
Liner And Drainage Improvements At The City Of Port
Arthur Landfill In The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$1,197,523. CIP302, 303 -1601- 591.89 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17613 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -178
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(3) P.R. No. 17630 — A Resolution Amending The FY 2012 -2013
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, RLSS -Local Public
Health System, To Increase The Contract Budget Amount
By $39,294; Thereby, Increasing The Total Contract Award
From $167,517 To $206,811; And To Modify Article II
Services, Section 2.02 Disaster Services
Proposed Resolution No. 17630 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -179.
(4) P.R. No. 17632 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With NVT Construction,
LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Construction Of The
Phase 2 Ninth Avenue And Procter Street A.D.A. For The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $9,978.45; Funding Being
Available In Account 001- 1203 - 531.87 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17632 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -180.
(5) P.R. No. 17637 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Interlocal Contract With South East
Texas Regional Planning Commission Relating To The
Planning, Development, Operation And Provision Of 9 -1 -1
Service And The Use Of 9 -1 -1 Funds
Proposed Resolution No. 17637 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -181.
(6) P.R. No. 17639 — A Resolution Approving A License
Agreement With Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC For The
Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining Of A
Private Water Line And Appurtenances Within City Right -
Of -Way In The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 17639 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -182.
(7) P.R. No. 17640 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second And
Final Year Of A Contract For Grounds Maintenance, For
Group F For The Utility Operations Department With
Affordable Lawn & Tractor Service, Of Port Arthur, Texas,
In An Amount Not To Exceed $24,900. Funds Are Available
In Account No. 410 -1255- 532.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17640 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -183.
(8) P.R. No. 17641 — A Resolution Approving Closing The
Economic Incentive Contract And Loan Agreement Between
Team Fabricators L.L.C. And The City Of Port Arthur Section
4A Economic Development Corporation
Proposed Resolution No. 17641 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -184.
(9) P.R. No. 17642 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Purchase Internet Protocol (IP) Security Cameras From
Triangle Fire And Security Of Beaumont, Texas For The 39
Street Office Building In The Amount Of $7,421.
Proposed Resolution No. 17642 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -185.
(10) P.R. No. 17643 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Entering Into A Service Agreement With Cheval Noir Media
Of Port Arthur For The Printing And Mail Out Services Of A
New PAEDC Newsletter
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Regular Meeting — April 16, 2013
Proposed Resolution No. 17643 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -186.
(11) P.R. No. 17646 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 17646 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -187.
(13) P.R. No. 17648 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With The Nelson
Collaborative For The Architectural Repair And Restoration
Assessment Of Rose Hill Manor Historic Structure At A Cost
Of $5,000; Funds Available In Account No. 001 -1402-
551.54 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17648 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -188.
(14) P.R. No. 17650 — A Resolution Amending The Contract For
The Services Of Gayle W. Botley, Certified Public
Accountant, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port
Arthur, Increasing The Estimated Amount By $28,775 For
The Year Ending September 30, 2012. Account #001 -
1031- 515.54 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17650 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -189.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent — Items
(G) Expense Reports:
(1) Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince:
Attended TML Meeting
Austin, TX, April 4 -5, 2013 $586.20
(2) Councilmember Raymond Scott, Jr.:
Attended Public Hearing
' TX, March 26
-27 2013
Austin, $413.35
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(3) Councilmember Harold Doucet, Sr.:
Attended Public Hearing
Austin, TX, March 26 -17, 2013 $403.35
(4) City Manager Floyd T. Johnson:
Attended Tour Of Housing Developments
New Orleans, LA, February 27 — 28, 2013 $142.00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Consent Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Consent Item G. be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
that Proposed Item G. was amended by removing No. 4.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Consent Item G. was adopted as amended.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
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Voting No: None.
Consent - Resolutions
(12) P.R. No. 17647 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Multiple
Family For A 15.25 Acre Tract Of Land Out Of The Lambert
Addition Subdivision, Volume 5, Page 28, M.R.J.C. (Located
At 3501 12 Street), City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 17647 be adopted.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
Proposed Resolution No. 17647 was amended by changing the Public Hearing date to
May 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Proposed Resolution No. 17647 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 13-
190.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -190 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -190
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE
FROM TWO FAMILY TO MULTIPLE FAMILY FOR
A 15.25 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE
LAMBERT ADDITION SUBDIVISION, VOLUME 5,
PAGE 28, M.R.J.C. (LOCATED AT 3501 12
STREET), CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17644 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Utilize Additional Funding In The Amount Of $600,000 For
The Renovation 501 Procter Street In Downtown Port
Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17644 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -191.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -191 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -191
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO UTILIZE
ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$600,000 FOR THE RENOVATION 501 PROCTER
STREET IN DOWNTOWN PORT ARTHUR
(2) P.R. No. 17645 — A Resolution Urging Expedient
Consideration Of All Regulatory Processes Necessary To
Authorize Such Permits Required To Allow The TGS
Development, LP /Valero Terminaling And Distribution Co.
Project To Go Forward In A Timely Manner (Requested By
Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17644 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -191.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -191 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -191
A RESOLUTION URGING EXPEDIENT
CONSIDERATION OF ALL REGULATORY
PROCESSES NECESSARY TO AUTHORIZE SUCH
PERMITS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE TGS
DEVELOPMENT, LP /VALERO TERMINALING
AND DISTRIBUTION CO. PROJECT TO GO
FORWARD IN A TIMELY MANNER (REQUESTED
BY MAYOR PRINCE)
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6312 — An Ordinance Amending The Budget For
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2012
And Ending September 30, 2013 For The Rehabilitation
Plan And Cost Estimate For The Renovation Of The Building
Located At 501 Procter Street In Downtown Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6312 was adopted becoming Ordnance No. 13 -21.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -21 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
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2012 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 FOR
THE REHABILITATION PLAN AND COST
ESTIMATE FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 501 PROCTER STREET
IN DOWNTOWN PORT ARTHUR
(2) P.O. No. 6313 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
General Fund Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October
1, 2012 And Ending September 30, 2013 By $222,690 To
Provide Additional Funding For The City's Portion Of The
Pleasure Island Shoreline Protection Project
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6313 was adopted becoming Ordnance No. 13 -22.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -22 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -22
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 BY $222,690 TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE
CITY'S PORTION OF THE PLEASURE ISLAND
SHORELINE PROTECTION PROJECT
(3) P.O. No. 6314 — An Ordinance Amending Section 78 -269 Of
The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It
Pertains To Travel Expenses (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem
Lewis)
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 6314 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6314 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Ordinance No.
6314 from the agenda:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Doucet "No"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Segler "No"
Councilmember Thomas "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to removed Proposed Ordinance No. 6314 from the agenda failed.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 9:37 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
9:57 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis;
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Councilmembers Scott, Selger, Albright, Doucet, Williamson, 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 Thomas and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6314 was amended as follows:
That a city vehicle, through the City Manager for the dates
needed, a city vehicle be made available to the Mayor and
Councilmembers where excessive meetings are required within
the 100 mile area.
The City Attorney read the following wording into the record for the amendment:
Said officers will be paid at the rate authorized by the IRS per
mile for the use of their personal vehicle for business trips that
exceed 100 miles from the point of origin to a location out of the
city. The City Manager will make a vehicle available for the Mayor
and Council for excess meetings.
The motion to amend Proposed Ordinance 6314 passed.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6314 was adopted as amended becoming Ordinance No. 13 -23
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -23 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 78 -269
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AS IT PERTAINS TO TRAVEL
EXPENSES (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
LEWIS)
(4) P.O. 6315 — An Ordinance Amending Section 114 -134 Of
Article IV (Wreckers) Of Chapter 114 (Vehicles For Hire) Of
The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6315 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Albright,
Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
C. Reports and Recommendations
(1) Finance Report First Quarter Of Fiscal Year 2013
Finance Director Deborah Echols gave the above - mentioned report.
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Councilmember Thomas left he meeting at 10:07.
X. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of Land Near The Spur 93 Business Park (EDC)
(2) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And /Industrial Business
Prospects (ESP Structure & Piping Solutions, LLC)
(3) Section 551.072 — To Discuss The Value Of Land Of City
Owned Properties To Be Used For Housing Programs
Councilmember Segler left the Regular Meeting at 11:15 a.m.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 9:42 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above - mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 12:11 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers
Scott, Doucet, Williamson and Freeman; City Manager Johnson; City Secretary Bellard;
City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 12:12 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 April 16, 2013
APPROVED •
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