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Home My WebLink AboutJULY 23, 2013 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — July 23, 2013 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Pastor Jack Chatman 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, July 23, 2013 at 5:49 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 was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamation: July 23, 2013, `Port Arthur Baseball Association Major and Minor League Champion Mets and Red Sox Day" Minutes July 8, 2013 Special Meeting July 9, 2013 Regular Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Albright and carried unanimously, the above - mentioned minutes were adopted. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Kurt Washington Regarding Invoice For 9 Avenue Sidewalks Mr. Kurt Washington, 1327 Lake Charles Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above - mentioned topic. (2) Jonathan Pressey And Gary SteIly Regarding Streets, Injury, Civil Neglect And False Arrest Mr. Jonathan Pressey, 3049 19 Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above - mentioned topic. (3) Jack Chatman Regarding Standing Water And Community Relations Mr. Jack Chatman, 3128 8 Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above - mentioned topic. B. Presentations Presentation Regarding Rose Hill Manor The above - mentioned presentation was rescheduled for the August 6, 2013 Regular Meeting. C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence - None VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT (2) P.R. No. 17778 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, In Support Of A Proposal By Entergy Texas, Inc. And ITC Holdings Corp. Regarding The Change Of Ownership And Control Of Transmission Business, Transfer Of Certification Rights, And Related Relief In Public Utility Commission Docket No. 41223 Upon Guarantee Of Enumerated Conditions The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17778 be adopted. Entergy Representative Sally Rawls, 42 Violet, Woodlands, Texas appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above - mentioned proposed resolution. Proposed Resolution No. 17778 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -309. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis and Thomas. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -309 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -309 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF A PROPOSAL BY ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND ITC HOLDINGS CORP. REGARDING THE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF TRANSMISSION BUSINESS, TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATION RIGHTS, AND RELATED RELIEF IN PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION DOCKET NO. 41223 UPON GUARANTEE OF ENUMERATED CONDITIONS IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM — None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 17776, 17782, 17783 and 17781: Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 17693 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 03 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Nelson Collaborative For Renovations To The Transit Facility Decreasing The Contract Amount By $500.00 To A New Total Of $95,294.40 Proposed Resolution No. 17693 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -310. City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting — July 23, 2013 (2) P.R. No. 17694 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 01 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And GADV, Inc. DBA L & L General Contractors Of Beaumont, Texas For The Construction Of The Transit Auto Scrubber Facility, Increasing The Contract Amount By $4,615.50 To A New Total Of $795,616.50 (Account No. 402 - 1508 - 561.82 -00, Grant Nos. TX -96 -X042, TX -96 -X040, TX -96 -X859, ALI Nos. 11.44.02 And 11.44.03) Proposed Resolution No. 17694 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -311. (3) P.R. No. 17749 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 02 To Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Nelson Collaborative For Engineering And Design Of The Transit Department's Auto - Scrubber Facility Decreasing The Contract Amount By $2,875.00 To A New Total Of $60,042.60 (Project Nos. TX 96 -X040, TX 96 -X042, TX 90- X2013). Proposed Resolution No. 17749 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -312. (4) P.R. No. 17773 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With ]7CM Enterprises, Inc. D /B /A Park Avenue Cleaners Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Police Uniform Cleaning Services In A Not To Exceed Annual Amount Of $46,750. Funds Are Available In Account No. 001 - 1101- 521.26 -00 Proposed Resolution No. 17773 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -313. (6) P.R. No. 17777 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Department To Purchase Two Defibrillator /Monitors From Zoll Medical Corporation Of Chelmsford, MA In The Total Amount Of $52,331.10. Funding From Account No. 001- 1121- 522.92 -00 Proposed Resolution No. 17777 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -314. (9) P.R. No. 17784 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) And Captain Troy Irvine To Serve And Respond As A Member Of Texas Task Force One Proposed Resolution No. 17784 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -315. (10) P.R. No. 17786 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts Proposed Resolution No. 17786 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -316. (11) P.R. No. 17789 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux & Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas For Construction Phase Services For The "Sabine Pass Metering Facility And SH 87 Water System Improvements From Keith Lake To Sabine Pass Stand Pipe" In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $425,190 Proposed Resolution No. 17789 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -317 City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting — July 23, 2013 (13) P.R. No. 17794 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And National Networks, LLC Of Nederland, Texas For A Telephone System At The Armory Building Buildin Located At 3451 57 Street In The Not T 0 To Exceed Amount Of $15,150.11. Account 306- 1606 - 591.59- 00 Proposed Resolution No. 17794 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -318 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (5) P.R. No. 17776 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With American Personnel & Temps., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Providing School Crossing Guard Services For The Police Department In A Not To Exceed Amount Of $66,727.30 Annually. Funding Available In Account No. 001 -1101- 521.54 -00 The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 17776 be adopted. Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above - mentioned contract. Proposed Resolution No. 17776 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -319. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Scott, Segler, Albright, Lewis and Thomas. Voting No: Councilmember Troy. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -319 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -319 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN PERSONNEL & TEMPS., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR PROVIDING SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $66,727.30 ANNUALLY. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1101- 521.54 -00 (7) P.R. No. 17782 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, TX For Grass Cutting Services And Landscape Maintenance At The West Side Community Complex, In An Amount Not To Exceed $6,500. Funding Available In Account No. 001 -1061- 518.31 -00 The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17782 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -320. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis and Thomas. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting — July 23, 2013 Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -320 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -320 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AFFORDABLE LAWN AND TRACTOR SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TX FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT THE WEST SIDE COMMUNITY COMPLEX, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,500. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001- 1061 - 518.31 -00 (8) P.R. No. 17783 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, TX For Grass Cutting Services And Landscape Maintenance At The Sabine Pass Community Center And Lions Park, In An Amount Not To Exceed $8,500. Funding Available In Account No. 001- 1061- 518.31 -00 The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17783 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -321. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis and Thomas. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -321 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -321 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AFFORDABLE LAWN AND TRACTOR SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TX FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT THE SABINE PASS COMMUNITY CENTER AND LIONS PARK, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,500. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001 - 1061 - 518.31 -00 (12) P.R. No. 17791 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Kelly Eldridge To Provide Contract Services For The City's Department Of Utility Operations The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17791 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -322. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis and Thomas. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting — July 23, 2013 The caption of Resolution No. 13 -322 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -322 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND KELLY ELDRIDGE TO PROVIDE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY OPERATIONS A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 17732 — A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing A Member Or Members And Officers To The Port Arthur Industrial Development Corporation The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17732 be adopted. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17732 was adopted was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis and Thomas. Voting No: None. (3) P.R. No. 17779 — A Resolution Amending Resolution Number 13 -175, As It Pertains To The 2013 Community Development Block Grant Allocation Increasing The Contract Amount From $1,061,338 To $1,074,229 Mayor Prince and Mayor Pro Tem Williamson filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit and did not participate in discussion or action regarding the above - mentioned item. Councilmember Thomas introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Segler that Proposed Resolution No. 17779 be adopted. Grants Administrator Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above - mentioned item. Proposed Resolution No. 17779 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -323. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis and Thomas. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -323 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -323 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 13 -175, AS IT PERTAINS TO THE 2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $1,061,338 TO $1,074,229 City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting — July 23, 2013 (4) P.R. No. 17781 — A Resolution Amending Resolution Number 13 -176 To Include Projects Listed In P.R. Number 17779, And To Increase Community Development Block Grant From $1,061,338 To $1,074,229 And Reduce Home Funds From $248,171 To $206,809 Mayor Prince and Mayor Pro Tem Williamson filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit and did not participate in discussion or action regarding the above - mentioned item. Councilmember Thomas introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 17781 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -324. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson; Scott, Segler, Albright, Troy, Lewis and Thomas. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 13 -324 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -324 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 13 -176 TO INCLUDE PROJECTS LISTED IN P.R. NUMBER 17779, AND TO INCREASE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FROM $1,061,338 TO $1,074,229 AND REDUCE HOME FUNDS FROM $248,171 TO $206,809 (5) P.R. No. 17792 — A Resolution Authorizing A Change In The Make -Up Of The Golf Course Committee To Add Two (2) Citizen Appointments The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 17792 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17792 be tabled. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 17792: 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 tabled Proposed Resolution No. 17792 carried. Proposed Resolution No. 17792 was tabled. B. Ordinances — None C. Reports and Recommendations (1) Report On Industrial Contract Prepayments (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) City Council Minutes 7 Regular Meeting — July 23, 2013 Finance Director Deborah Echols gave the above - mentioned report. (2) A Discussion On Council Communications With The Media On Behalf Of The Entire City Council (Requested By Councilmember Scott) Councilmember Scott led the discussion regarding the above - mentioned topic. Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above - mentioned topic. (3) A Written Opinion On The Legality Of The Signatures That Effect The Rezoning Of The Edison Property (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) City Attorney Valecia Tizeno gave the above - mentioned opinion. (4) Report On Conflict Of Interest By Councilmember's And The Legality Of Said Conflicts Of Interest (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) Councilmember Lewis gave the above - mentioned report. Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting at 7:42 p.m. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 7:43 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 July 23, 2013 APPROVED : • City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting — July 23, 2013