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Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL 30, 2013 REGULAR MEETING f REGULAR MEETING — April 30, 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 30, 2013 at 5:40 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Willie "Bae" Lewis; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Elizabeth "Liz" Segler, Morris Albright, III, Harold A. Doucet, Sr., Robert E. "Bob" Williamson, Derrick Freeman 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. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations The Mayor issued the following proclamations: (1) May 2013 as "Older Americans Month" (2) April 2013 as "Fair Housing Month" (3) May 2013 as "Motorcycle and Safety Awareness Month" Minutes - None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers - None Teanna Hairston Regarding Sidewalks — Not Present B. Presentations Deval Siemens Of Siemens /Entergy Conservation Project Regarding Entergy Rebate C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence - None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM — 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 Proposed Resolutions No. 17589 and 17663: (A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Entergy Texas, Inc,, In The Amount Of $5,955.12 For The Removal Of Utility Poles For Public Works Department, Landfill Division (B) Consideration And Approval Of Payment In The Amount Of $174,542.63 For The 2012 -2013 Jefferson County Appraisal District Funding Allocation (C) Expense Reports: City Manager Floyd T. Johnson Attended 30 Anniversary NFBPA Conference Atlanta, Georgia, April 19 -22, 2013 $492.71 Resolutions - Consent (1) P.R. No. 17577 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts Proposed Resolution No. 17577 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -193. (3) P.R. No. 17649 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Jefferson County For Shoreline Protection Of Pleasure Island And Authorizing The Expenditure Of $619,690 For This Project. CIP201, 303- 1601- 591.59 -00 Proposed Resolution No. 17649 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -194. (4) P.R. No. 17651 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year (2 Renewal), Of The Contract With Safety Associates Of Nederland, Texas For The Calibration Of Air Monitoring Equipment For The Fire Department In An Amount Not To Exceed $24,420; Funding From Account 001 - 1121- 522.54 -00 Proposed Resolution No. 17651 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -195. (5) P.R. No. 17652 — A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment To The Blanket Purchase Order For Hauling Of Materials With J.M. Kaufman In An Amount Not To Exceed $100,000; Funding Available In Various Departmental Accounts Proposed Resolution No. 17652 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -196. (6) P.R. No. 17653 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Lunceford Services Of Groves, Texas For Fence Installation, A Security Gate Mechanism, And Visibility Screen For The Public Works Operations Center In An Amount Not Exceed $38,000. Funding Available In Account No. 001 - 1201- 531.59 -00 Proposed Resolution No. 17653 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -197. (7) P.R. No. 17654 — A Resolution Authorizing A Two Month Extension Of An Existing Contract With Marks And Associates Of Baytown, Texas For Security Guard Services At The Operations Center And Garage In An Amount Not To Exceed $10,396. Funds Are Available In Account No. 001- 1201- 531.51 -00 Proposed Resolution No. 17694 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -198. (8) P.R. No. 17655 — A Resolution Extending The Contract Between GenTech Construction Company, LLC And The City Of Port Arthur For Abatement And Demolition Of Two Dangerous Commercial Structures Located At 338 And 344 1 /2 Procter Street Proposed Resolution No. 17655 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -199. (9) P.R. No. 17658 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Commercial Container Garbage Truck From Heil Of Texas Of Houston, Texas And Grande Truck Center Of San City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting — April 30, 2013 Antonio, Texas Through Buyboard In The Amount Of $252, 834, Account No. 625 -1801- 533.93 -00 Proposed Resolution No. 17658 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -200. (10) P.R. 17662 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 08 -178 As It Pertains To Requesting A Bill To Be Adopted By The Texas Legislature Regarding The Appointment Process To The Municipal Housing Authority (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Lewis) Proposed Resolution No. 17662 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -201. (12) P.R. 17665 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Engaging The Services Of Total Safety For The Asbestos /Lead /Mold Consulting Services At 501 Procter Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $34,900; Funding Available In Account No. 120 - 1429 - 582 -54.00 Proposed Resolution No. 17665 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -202. (13) P.R. No. 17666 — A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment To Blanket Purchase Order No. 165348 For The Purchase Of Sodium Hydroxide For The Utility Operations Department With Brenntag Southwest (Formerly Altivia Corporation) In The Same Unit Prices Currently Paid In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 1252- 532.29 -02 Proposed Resolution No. 17666 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -203. (14) P.R. No. 17667 — A Resolution Accepting A Water Utilities Easement From L &D Plaza, LLC For The Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining Of Water Utilities On Their Property For The New L &D Plaza On 9 Avenue And Jimmy Johnson Blvd. In The City Of Port Arthur Proposed Resolution No. 17667 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -204. (15) P.R. No. 17668 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Support A "Click It Or Ticket" Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Grant In The Amount Of $5,979.00 Proposed Resolution No. 17668 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -205. (16) P.R. No. 17669 —A Resolution From The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur In Support For The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Proposed HB 1966, HB 1967, And HB 2473 Legislative Changes To The Economic Development Act Proposed Resolution No. 17669 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -206. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (2) P.R. No. 17589 — A Resolution Submitting A Proposal As To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's Request For Park Improvements On Behalf Of The Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting — April 30, 2013 The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17589 be adopted. Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above - mentioned park improvements. Proposed Resolution No. 17589 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -207. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -207 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -207 A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL AS TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S REQUEST FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE PORT ARTHUR AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. (11) P.R. No. 17663 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With Lou Richard's Realty For The Preparation Of A Market Analysis For The Purpose Of Assisting In Updating The City's Comprehensive Plan In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,000, Funding Available In Account No. 001 -1003- 512.59 -00, Project No. MO7004 (Requested By Mayor Prince) The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17663 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -208. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -208 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -208 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH LOU RICHARD'S REALTY FOR THE PREPARATION OF A MARKET ANALYSIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN UPDATING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1003- 512.59 -00, PROJECT NO. MO7004 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE) A. Resolutions (1) P.R. 17661— A Resolution Appointing And /Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested Mayor Pro Tem Lewis) The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting — April 30, 2013 I - Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17661 was adopted as amended, by adding appointments for Anthony McDaniel and Michelle Dorsey, becoming Resolution No. 13- 209. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -209 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -209 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION (REQUESTED MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS) B. Ordinances (1) 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 Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried Proposed Resolution No. 6315 was removed from the agenda. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas. Voting No: None. (2) P.O. 6316 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Annex Adjacent And Contiguous Territory Into The Incorporated Municipal Boundaries Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Including The Following: Findings Of Fact; Effective Date; A Repealer; Severability; And Proper Notice And Meeting (First Reading) The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6316 be adopted. Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6316 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas. Voting No: None. (3) P.O. 6317 — An Ordinance Revising The Speed Limit On 9th Avenue North Of Lake Arthur Drive, Lowering The Posted Speed Limit To 35 MPH, Providing For An Effective Date, And For Publication The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance. City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting — April 30, 2013 The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6317 be adopted. Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above - mentioned speed limit change. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Lewis; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Doucet, Williamson, Freeman and Thomas. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -24 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 13 -24 AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE SPEED LIMIT ON 9 AVENUE NORTH OF LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE, LOWERING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT TO 35 MPH, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR PUBLICATION C. Reports and Recommendations (1) Report On Building Permit Process On New Homes And The Elevation Level (Requested By Mayor Prince) The above - mentioned report was postponed until the next Regular Meeting. (2) Report On Council Benefits (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Lewis) The City Manager gave the above - mentioned report. (3) Discussion On Council Salary (Requested By Councilmember Freeman) Councilmember Freeman requested the above - mentioned report be removed. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 6:28 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 April 30, 2013 APPROVED City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting — April 30, 2013