HomeMy WebLinkAboutREGULAR MEETING-JUNE 25, 2013 6:28 P.M. REGULAR MEETING — June 25, 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, June 25,
2013 at 6:28 p.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,
City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms
Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 6:35 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
Minutes
May 14, 2013 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above - mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers - None
(1) Tisha Armstead And Robyn Deshotel Regarding Invitation
To Join "Lunch At The Courtyard"
Ms. Tisha Armstead, 701 7 Street, and Ms. Robyn Deshotel, 246 Rev. Ransom Howard
Street appeared before the City Council to discuss the above - mentioned event.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) Presentation By Sabine Pass Liquefaction And Update
Mr. Randy Bart, Woodlands, Texas, appeared before the City Council and gave the
above - mentioned presentation.
(2) Presentation By Gayle W. Botley, CPA Of The
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For The Year
Ended September 30, 2012
Finance Director Deborah Echols and CPA Gayle W. Botley appeared before the City
Council and gave the above - mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition
The City Manager recognized Mrs. Judith Smith who has accepted the appointment of
Health Department Director.
D. Correspondence
Letter From The Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation
The above- mentioned correspondence was not received.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent — Resolutions
(4) P.R. No. 17705 — A Resolution Approving The Application
Of Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc., For An Ambulance
Agreement
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17705 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13-
262.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Scott, Segier,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -262 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -262
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION
OF ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., FOR
AN AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
(12) P.R. No. 17739 — A Resolution Rescinding In Its Entirety
Resolution No. 13 -114 Which Authorized A Contract
Between The Port Arthur Hispanic Baseball League And The
City Of Port Arthur For The Use Of Leger Baseball Field At
Pioneer Park From March 15, 2013 Through November 30,
2013
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17739 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -263.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Scott, Segier,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -263 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -263
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -114 WHICH AUTHORIZED
A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PORT ARTHUR
HISPANIC BASEBALL LEAGUE AND THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR FOR THE USE OF LEGER
BASEBALL FIELD AT PIONEER PARK FROM
MARCH 15, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30,
2013
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Regular Meeting — June 25, 2013
A. Resolutions
(3) P.R. No. 17725 — A Resolution Supporting The Submission
Of An Application By Port Arthur Initiative I, L. P. For
Housing Tax Credits Or Private Activity Bonds At 3501 12
Street (Edison Square), Authorizing An Allocation Of
Housing Tax Credits For The Approval Of The Construction
Of The Development (Requested By Councilmember
Albright)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17725 be adopted.
Mr. Chris Akbari, ITEX, appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding
the above - mentioned tax credits.
Councilmember Lewis requested a workshop regarding Proposed Resolution No. 17725.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17725 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
17725:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 17725 carried.
Proposed Resolution No. 17725 was tabled.
(4) P.R. No. 17726 — A Resolution Supporting The Submission
Of An Application By Port Arthur Initiative I, L. P. For
Housing Tax Credits Or Private Activity Bonds At 2500
Highway 365 (Park Central), Authorizing An Allocation Of
Housing Tax Credits For The Approval Of The Construction
Of The Development (Requested By Councilmember
Albright)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17726 be tabled and also to set a work -shop be
set for early next week.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
17726:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
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Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6322 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The
Zoning From Two- Family Residential (2F) To Multiple -
Family Residential (MF) Or To Planned Development
District No. 36 (PD -36) For A 15.25 — Acre Tract Of Land
Out Of The Lambert Addition Subdivision, Volume 5, Page
28, M.R.].C., City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
(Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In
Chapter 1, Sections 1 -13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, As
Amended, By A Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand
[$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication In The
Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective
Immediately After Publication Date
The City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 6322 be tabled and schedule a work -shop at the
earliest convenience next week.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Ordinance No.
6322:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) 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 Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis 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.
Proposed Resolution No. 17711 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -264.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis and Thomas.
Voting No: Mayor Prince and Councilmember Freeman.
City Council Minutes 4
Regular Meeting — June 25, 2013
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -264 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -264
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
(2) 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.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17722 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -265.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmember Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis,
Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -265 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -265
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
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 17670, 17728, 17731, 17745 and 17747:
Councilmember Thomas left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopted the following Consent
Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
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Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
Resolutions — Consent
(2) P.R. No. 17688 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Non - Exclusive Product Sales
Agreement With TOTAL Petrochemicals USA, Inc. To
Provide Certain Quantities Of On -Road Diesel At TOTAL's
Port Arthur, Texas Refinery In The Case Of An Emergency
Or A Disaster With A Term Of The Agreement From June 25,
2013 To June 25, 2015
Proposed Resolution No. 17688 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -266.
(3) P.R. No. 17704 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Contracts For The Purchase Of Water Treatment
Chemicals For The Utility Operations Department With
Brenntag Southwest, Inc., Key Chemical, Carus
Corporation, And Therchem Corporation In The Total
Estimated Amounts Shown In The Attached Bid Tabulation.
Funds Are Available In Account No. 410 - 1252 - 532.29 -02 &
410 -1256- 532.29 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17704 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -267.
(5) P.R. No. 17720 — A Resolution Authorizing The Texas
General Land Office To Enter Into Contracts With
Arceneaux And Gates For Professional Engineering Services
And, Traylor And Associates Incorporated For
Environmental Services And Grants Administration Services
For The Round 2, Phase 2 Of The City Of Port Arthur's 2008
Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Recovery Supplemental Grant
Proposed Resolution No. 17720 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -268.
(6) P.R. No. 17721 — A Resolution Authorizing A Grant
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas
General Land Office (GLO) For The Texas Community
Development Block Grant Round 2.2 Funding Disaster
Recovery Program In The Amount Of $10,301,777 For
Infrastructure Improvements
Proposed Resolution No. 17721 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -269.
(7) P.R. No. 17727 — A Resolution Authorizing The Submission
Of Contract Amendment #1 For The Community
Development Funds Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And The Texas General Land Office Contract Number
12- 449 - 000 -6539 (Hurricane Ike Recovery Round 2.1) To
Amend The Performance Statement
Proposed Resolution No. 17727 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -270.
(9) P.R. No. 17729 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolutions No.
11 -236, No. 11 -482, No. 11 -541, No. 12 -269, And No. 12-
284 And Authorizing Amended Change Orders No. 4, 5, 6,
And 7 And The Acceptance Of The Project For The Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation By The Pipe Bursting And Sliplining
Methods Project, Basins PA64C & PA66, Contract No. 6
From Allco, L.L.C., And Authorizes Final Payment, Account
No. 404 -1625- 532.83 -00, Project No. 404PB6
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Proposed Resolution No. 17729 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -271.
(11) P.R. No. 17738 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Basco Construction
Inc., Of Nederland, Texas For Port Arthur Armory
Renovations Phase 1 For The Property Located At 3451 57
Street In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $122,897. Account
306 - 1606 - 591.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17738 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -272.
(13) P.R. No. 17740 — A Resolution Amending The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And L. D. Kemp
Excavating, Inc. Of Fort Worth, Texas For The CeII 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. 17740 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -273.
(14) P.R. No. 17741 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Engage
In New Market Tax Credit Financing For The
Redevelopment Of The Old First National Bank Building
(501 Procter Street) And Payment Of A Deposit Of
$30,000.00 To JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A.
Proposed Resolution No. 17741 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -274.
(15) P.R. No. 17742 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Execute Change Orders 3 And 4 To The Contract Between
PAEDC And R. L. Abatement, Inc. For Asbestos, Lead And
Mold Abatement At 501 Procter Street, Increasing The
Contract Amount By $23,5000.00 And $7,300.00
Respectively
Proposed Resolution No. 17742 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -275.
(17) P.R. No. 17746 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager, The Finance Director And The Comptroller To
Serve As Signatories For The Texas General Land Office
2008 Supplemental Disaster Relief Fund (Ike Recovery
Funds)
Proposed Resolution No. 17746 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -276.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17670 — A Resolution As It Pertains To The Permit
Application Of Accumulative Resale Recycle Company
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Albright filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and
did not participate in any discussion or action on Proposed Resolution No. 17670.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17670 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13-
277.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Scott, Segler,
Troy, Lewis and Freeman.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -277 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -277
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE
PERMIT APPLICATION OF ACCUMULATIVE
RESALE RECYCLE COMPANY
(8) P.R. No. 17728 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment For
Emergency Repairs To A Force Main Junction Box For The
Utility Operations Department To AIIco, L.L.C., In The Total
Amount Of $83,964. Funds Are Available In Account No.
428 -1625- 532.83 -00, Project No. 428005
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17728 be adopted.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned payment.
Proposed Resolution No. 17728 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -278.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Scott, Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis and Freeman.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -278 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -278
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO A FORCE MAIN
JUNCTION BOX FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT TO ALLCO, L.L.C., IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $83,964. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE
IN ACCOUNT NO. 428 - 1625 - 532.83 -00,
PROJECT NO. 428005
(10) P.R. No. 17731 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief
And Police Chief To Apply For The 2013 Port Security Grant
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Thomas returned to the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17731 be adopted.
Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton and Port Arthur Police Chief Larry Richards
appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above - mentioned
grant.
Proposed Resolution No. 17731 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -279.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
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Voting No: Councilmember Scott.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -279 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -279
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF
AND POLICE CHIEF TO APPLY FOR THE 2013
PORT SECURITY GRANT
(16) P.R. No. 17745 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment For
Emergency Repairs To Deteriorated Manholes Along West
Port Arthur Road For The Utility Operations Department To
AIIco, L.L.C., In The Total Amount Of $52,077.93. Funds Are
Available In Account No. 428 -1625- 532.83 -00, Project No.
428
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17745 be adopted.
Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned payment.
Councilmember Scott left the Regular Meeting.
Proposed Resolution No. 17745 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -280.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -280 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -280
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO DETERIORATED
MANHOLES ALONG WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD
FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO ALLCO, L.L.C., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$52,077.93. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NO. 428 -1625- 532.83 -00, PROJECT
NO. 428
(18) P.R. No. 17747 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or
His Designee To Prepare A Letter Of Interest To The White House
Council On Strong Cities, Strong Communities For A 2013 Strong
Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) Community Solution Team
(Requested By Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Scott returned to the Regular Meeting.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17747 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -281.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Scott, Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -281 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -281
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PREPARE A
LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE WHITE HOUSE
COUNCIL ON STRONG CITIES, STRONG
COMMUNITIES FOR A 2013 STRONG CITIES,
STRONG COMMUNITIES (SC2) COMMUNITY
SOLUTION TEAM (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
PRINCE)
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17706 — A Resolution As It Pertains To The Board
Of Directors Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Mayor
Pro Tem Williamson)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17706 be removed from the agenda per the City
Manager's requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson requested the following correction to me made regarding
his motion to remove Proposed Resolution No. 17706:
After the Regular Council Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Williamson corrected his
reason for removing Proposed Resolution No. 17706 to be per the legal
advice of the City Attorney.
Proposed Resolution No. 17706 was removed from the agenda.
(2) P.R. No. 17714 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Limited Scope Agreement With Spawglass For
Building Security, Temporary Repairs And Related Services
At 501 Procter Street At A Cost Not To Exceed $30,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17714:
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "No"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution 17714 failed.
(5) P.R. No. 17734 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Youth Advisory Council
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The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
A motion was inadvertently not established. The above - mentioned item will be placed
on the next Regular Agenda under unfinished business.
(6) P.R. No. 17735 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Councilmembers Freeman And
Thomas)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17735 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -282.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Scott, Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -282 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -282
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS FREEMAN
AND THOMAS)
(7) P.R. No. 17737 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Pre - Development Construction Services
Agreement With Spaw Glass For 501 Procter Street Not To
Exceed $15,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 17737 be adopted.
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson left the Regular Meeting.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, that Proposed Resolution No. 17737 was amended as follows:
Page 9: Section 5.2.1 — which shall be brought back to the City Council for
approval.
Proposed Resolution No. 17737 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
13 -283.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmember Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis,
Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -283 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -283
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
A PRE - DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SPAW GLASS
FOR 501 PROCTER STREET NOT TO EXCEED
$15,000.00
(8) P.R. No. 17743 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By
Councilmember Troy)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17743 be adopted.
The City Secretary read the name of appointee John Beard, Jr. into the record.
Proposed Resolution No. 17743 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -285.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmember Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis,
Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -285 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -285
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CITIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER TROY)
(9) P.R. No. 17744 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Commission (Requested By Councilmember Troy)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17744 be adopted.
The City Secretary read the name of appointee John Beard, Jr. into the record.
Proposed Resolution No. 17744 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -284.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmember Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis,
Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -284 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -284
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PLEASURE ISLAND COMMISSION
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER TROY)
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(8) P.R. No. 17743 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By
Councilmember Troy)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution no. 17743 was reconsidered.
The City Secretary inadvertently read the name of the wrong appointee into the record
and corrected her mistake by reading the name of the correct appointee Sherry Lynn
Watts into the record.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17744:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Resolution No. 17743 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 12 -284.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -285 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -285
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CITIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER TROY)
B. Ordinances
(2) P.O. No. 6324 — An Ordinance Amending Section 94 -63 Of
The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It
Pertains To Soliciting Contributions (Requested By
Councilmember Freeman)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson returned to the Regular Meeting.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried Proposed Ordinance No. 6324 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Scott, Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
(3) P.O. No. 6325 — An Ordinance Providing For The
Administrative Structure For The City Of Port Arthur
Organization
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Thomas
and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6325 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 13-
32.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Councilmember Scott, Segler,
Albright, Troy, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -32 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -32
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE FOR THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR ORGANIZATION
A. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 17714 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Limited Scope Agreement With Spawglass For
Building Security, Temporary Repairs And Related Services
At 501 Procter Street At A Cost Not To Exceed $30,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17714 was reconsidered.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17714:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 17714 carried.
Proposed Resolution No. 17714 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -286.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -286 reads as follow:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -286
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
A LIMITED SCOPE AGREEMENT WITH
SPAWGLASS FOR BUILDING SECURITY,
TEMPORARY REPAIRS AND RELATED SERVICES
AT 501 PROCTER STREET AT A COST NOT TO
EXCEED $30,000.00
C. Reports and Recommendations
(1) Quarterly Financial Report
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Finance Director Deborah Echols gave the above - mentioned report.
(2) Report On Municipal Development Districts (Requested By
Councilmember Freeman)
Councilmember Derrick Freeman gave the above - mentioned report.
(3) Discussion Regarding The City's Tax Rate (Requested By
Councilmember Freeman)
Councilmember Derrick Freeman gave the above - mentioned report.
(4) Report On Time And Effort Spent By City Staff On Assisting
Non- Profit Organizations
The City Manager gave the above - mentioned report.
(5) A written Qualifying Opinion By The City Attorney
Regarding Proposition 4
The City Attorney gave the above - mentioned report.
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 10:11 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 June 25, 2013
APPROVED
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