HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPECIAL MEETING-JUNE 11, 2013 8:33 A.M. REGULAR MEETING — June 11, 2013
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Thomas 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, June 11,
2013 at 8:33 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Robert E. "Bob" Williamson;
Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Elizabeth "Liz" Segler, Morris Albright, III, Robert
Troy, Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. and Kerry "Twin" Thomas; City Manager Floyd T. Johnson,
Assistant City Secretary Kelly Moore, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At
Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 8:44 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes
April 2, 2013 Regular Meeting
April 9, 2013 Special Meeting
April 30, 2013 Special Executive Meeting
April 30, 2013 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(1) Presentation Of 2012 Employee Service Awards
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to issue the
following service awards:
20 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE
Officer Gerald Bush, Port Arthur Police Department
Deborah Echols, Finance Department
Beverly Freeman, Housing
Donald Sostand, Parks and Recreation
25 YEAR OR MORE OF SERVICE
Nelson Kelly, Utility Operations
Leo Randall, Public Works Solid Waste
Darlene Thomas - Pierre, Code Enforcement
30 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE
Lt. Rodney Balsimo, Port Arthur Police Deparment
Janelle Farris, Library
35 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE
Deputy Chief Dennis Odom, Port Arthur Police Department
Deputy Chief Raymond Clark, Port Arthur Police Department
Bradford Coleman, Jr., Transit Department
Marshall Mark Mulliner, Port Arthur Fire Department
40 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE
Battalion Chief Patrick Murphy, Port Arthur Fire Department
A. Speakers
(1) Harold Doucet, Sr. Regarding Travel Ordinance
Mr. Harold Doucet, 5180 Cambridge Avenue, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above - mentioned topic.
(4) Geraldine Hunt Regarding International Jubilee In The City
By The Sea
Ms. Geraldine Hunt appeared before the City Council to discuss the above - mentioned
topic.
B. Presentations
(4) Presentation By Dwight Wagner Regarding Health Fair
Mr. Dwight Wagner, 822 Welford Avenue, gave the above - mentioned
presentation.
(5) Presentation Regarding Blue Santa Program
The Mayor made the following presentation to Port Arthur Police Detective Steve Florez.
The Mayor made the following statement for the record:
For the record, it's not city funds. For the record — Sherri listen it is not city
funds that is utilized when we do —like the State of the Affairs that is
attached to the Blue Santa Program. Those are funds that come from
businesses and individuals. This year Deborah is going to prepare the
check for you. We are thankful to God that we are able to donate,
contribute $3,900.00 to the program as a result of the State of the Affairs
of the City. Those were the proceeds left over after all of the expense. So,
anytime that I can help —it doesn't matter what other forces are there, I
am there for this particular program. I thank you all so much for the time
and the effort. For the spirit in which you run this program I thank you so
much.
(3) Presentation Update Regarding Hurricane Ike Round II
Housing And Demolition Issues
Port Arthur Consultant John Hall appeared before the City Council and gave the above -
mentioned presentation.
(2) Presentation Regarding TGS Depot
Colonel Chris Salese, 2000 Fort Port Road, Galveston, Texas, appeared before the City
Council and gave the above - mentioned presentation.
A. Speakers
(3) Lydia Jane Robertson Regarding The Port Arthur Police
Department And The Port Arthur School System
Ms. Lydia Jane Robertson, 2620 Evergreen Drive, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above - mentioned topic.
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Regular Meeting — June 11, 2013
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:25 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
1:20 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson; Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas;
City Manager Johnson; Assistant City Secretary Moore; City Attorney Tizeno and
Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
(2) Mike Licatino Regarding Port Arthur Police Department
Mr. Mike Licatino, 6291 West Port Arthur Road, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above - mentioned topic.
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM - NONE
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 17711, 17718, and 17722:
(A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Texas
Municipal League In The Amount Of $5,645 For League
Services Including Texas Town & City Magazine For July,
2013 — June, 2014
(B) Expense Reports:
City Secretary Sherri Bellard
Attended TX Municipal Clerks Seminar
Lubbock, Texas, April 3 -5, 2013
$1,190.14
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 17562 — A Resolution Rejecting The Bid Received
For The Repair Of Utility Cuts In Flexible Base Streets
Proposed Resolution No. 17562 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -244.
(2) P.R. No. 17659 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Annual Contract For High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE) Pipe With HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd Of
Beaumont, Texas In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000.
Accounts 001 -1204- 531.34 -00 And 001 -1204- 531.84 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17659 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -245.
(3) P.R. No. 17660 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Annual Contract For Concrete Pipe & Boxes With ACT
Pipe & Supply Of Beaumont, Texas In An Amount Not To
Exceed $100,000. Accounts 001 -1204- 531.34 -00 And 001-
1204- 531.84 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17660 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -246.
(4) P.R. No. 17695 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $10,981.20 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City Police
Vehicle #1827
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Proposed Resolution No. 17695 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -247.
(5) P.R. No. 17697 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A
Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 4506
Aspen Lane, Port Arthur, Texas Through The City's
Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 17697 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -248.
(6) P.R. No. 17698 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A
Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 4512
Aspen Lane, Port Arthur, Texas Through The City's
Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 17698 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -249.
(7) P.R. No. 17707 — A Resolution Awarding A Quote From 1
Choice Procurement Solutions, LLC, Of Chesterbrook,
Pennsylvania In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $6,845.60
For FY 2013 Periodical Subscriptions; Funding Available In
Account No. 001 -1403- 551.47 -02
Proposed Resolution No. 17707 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -250.
(8) P.R. No. 17708 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
A 3 /4 Ton Service Truck From Philpott Motors Of Nederland,
Texas For The Electrical Division Through Buyboard In The
Amount Of $36,662.61, Account 625 -1801- 533.93 -05
Proposed Resolution No. 17708 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -251.
(9) P.R. No. 17709 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Second Year (1 Renewal) Of The
Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theodore, Alabama For
Debris Removal & Emergency Services For The City Of Port
Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
Proposed Resolution No. 17709 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -252.
(10) P.R. No. 17710 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount
Of $22,563.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of Damage
To The Amos Evans Gym /Multipurpose Building
Proposed Resolution No. 17710 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -253.
(12) P.R. No. 17712 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into An On- The -Job Training Contract With BOD
Environmental For Reimbursement Of 50% Of The Training
Cost For Port Arthur Residents Not To Exceed $16,500
Proposed Resolution No. 17712 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -254.
(13) P.R. No. 17713 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Execute Change Order 02 To The Contract Between PAEDC
And R.L. Abatement, Inc. For Asbestos, Lead And Mold
Abatement At 501 Procter Street; Increasing The Contract
Term By 15 Days And The Contract Amount By $17,900.00
To A New Total Of $264,300
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Proposed Resolution No. 17713 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -255.
(14) P.R. No. 17715 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Pay An Invoice In The Amount Of $35,018.77 From
Entergy, Texas, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of A
Transformer And Eight (8) Street Lights And Poles In The
Spur 93 Business Park On Kerry "Twin" Thomas Drive (120-
1429- 582 - 59.02)
Proposed Resolution No. 17715 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -256.
(15) P.R. No. 17716 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Be A Sponsor At The World Trade 100's 3 Annual Logistics
Development Forum In Park City, Utah In The Amount Of
$5,600
Proposed Resolution No. 17716 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -257.
(16) P.R. No. 17717 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Sewage Pumps For The Utility Operations Department
From Smith Pump Company, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, In
The Total Amount Of $107,169.50. Funds Are Available In
Account No. 428 - 1625 - 532.83 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17717 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -258.
(18) P.R. No. 17719 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A
Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 2334
5 Street, Port Arthur, Texas Through The City's
Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 17719 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -259.
(20) P.R. No. 17723 — A Resolution Ratifying The Waiver Of
Penalties And Interest In The Amount Of $89.41 By The
Jefferson County Commissioners' Court Per Section 33.011
Of The State Property Tax Code
Proposed Resolution No. 17723 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -2600
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(11) P.R. No. 17711 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Place A Billboard Ad In The Houston Market For Six (6) —
Four (4) Week Periods Using Cornerstone Advertising &
Design Of Beaumont, Texas, For Creating A Billboard
Message And Agency Fees For Billboard Research,
Preparation Of Contract And Monitoring Of Billboard During
Rental Period In An Amount Not To Exceed $7,711.74
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 17711 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned billboard ad.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17711 was tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
17711:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "No"
Councilmember Troy "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 17711 carried.
Proposed Resolution No. 17711 was tabled.
(17) P.R. No. 17718 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17718 be adopted.
Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Proposed Resolution No. 17718 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -261.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmembers Scott, Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -261 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -261
A RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER AND SEWER
ADJUSTMENT TO CERTAIN UTILITY ACCOUNTS
(19) P.R. No. 17722 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Place A Billboard Ad In The Houston Market For Six (6) —
Four (4) Week Periods Using CBS Outdoor Billboard Of
Houston, Texas To Produce A Vinyl Design And For
Placement Of Billboard At A Cost Not To Exceed $42,554.27
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17722 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned billboard ad.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17722 was tabled.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmembers Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: Councilmember Scott.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -219 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -219
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
13 -182 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND 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
A. Resolutions — None
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6323 — 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 Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6323 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 13 -30.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmembers Scott,
Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -30 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -30
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.
C. Reports and Recommendations
(1) Report On Equipment And Monies Owed To City By Former
Councilmember
The City Manager gave the above - mentioned report.
(2) Report On Maintenance And Cleaning Of Taylor Bayou Boat
Ramp (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton gave the above - mentioned report.
(3) Report On Post Ordinance Approval Procedures And
Custody (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Councilmember Lewis gave the above - mentioned report.
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(4) Report On Disposal Of Tires (Requested By Councilmember
Thomas)
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter gave the above - mentioned report.
X. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation For Violations Of Chapter
34 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances And The
Collection Of Fees Owed To The City
(2) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And /Or Industrial Business
Prospects (Procter Street Properties, Inc.)
(3) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And /Industrial Business
Prospects Regarding A Retail Development Near Memorial
Boulevard And Highway 365
The City Council recessed their meeting at 2:46 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above - mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 4:38 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson;
Councilmembers Scott, Troy and Lewis; City Manager Johnson; Assistant City Secretary
Moore; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Troy and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 4:35 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:
ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY KELLY MOORE
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD: June 11, 2013
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APPROVED
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