HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 20 , 2013 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — August 20, 2013
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Freeman 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, August
20, 2013 at 5:35 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, Robert Troy,
Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr., 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.
Councilmember Morris Albright, III., was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamation:
August 11, 2013 as "National 811 Day"
Minutes
August 6, 2013 — Regular Meeting
August 13, 2013 — Special Meeting
August 13, 2013 — Joint /EDC Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas seconded by Councilmember Freeman and
carried unanimously, the above - mentioned minutes were adopted.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Joseph Theall Regarding An Appeal To Improve The Image
Of City Council During Open Or Public Meetings
Mr. Joseph Theall, 324 Drummond Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss
the above - mentioned topic.
(2) Reverend Ellis W. Allen Regarding Community — City
Garden Plot
Reverend Ellis W. Allen, 4900 Lakeshore Drive, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above - mentioned topic.
(3) Bishop G.A. Clement Tervalon Regarding The Reason For
His Appearance Before The City Council On August 6, 2013
Bishop G. A. Clement Tervalon, 3740 Procter Street, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above - mentioned topic.
B. Presentations - None
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM — None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. BUDGET PRESENTATION
City Manager Floyd T. Johnson and Finance Director Deborah Echols presented the
Proposed Budget for FY 2013 — 2014.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson,
and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 17826, 17830, 17844 and 17851.
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 17610 — A Resolution Approving An Affiliation
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Health
Department And Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, For
The Use Of Community -Based Clinical Facilities For The
Education Of Nursing Students
Proposed Resolution No. 17610 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -350.
(2) P.R. No. 17703 — A Resolution Authorizing The First (1
Year Renewal Of The Contract With Sandra's Enterprises
D /B /A Professional Maid Service Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Janitorial Services For The Health Department In The Not
To Exceed Amount Of $21,600. Funds Available In Account
No. 001 -1301- 541.32 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17703 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -351.
(3) P.R. No. 17775 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Purchase Agreement With
Imagenet Consulting Of Houston, Texas, For Software,
Installation And Training For A Laserfiche Software System
Upgrade And Annual Maintenance Services In The Amount
Of $35,975; Funds Available In Account No. 001 -1011-
512.57 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17775 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -352.
(4) P.R. No. 17793 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Project Grant Agreement In The
Amount Of $271,507 With The Texas Department Of
Transportation To Assist With Fiscal Year 2013 -2014
Operating Expenditures For The Port Arthur Transit System
Proposed Resolution No. 17793 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -353.
(5) P.R. No. 17795 — A Resolution Authorizing An Extension
Until December 31, 2013, To The Contract With J -B Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -
Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An
Area Of The City Designated As Area C -1, In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $45,000 To Be Charged To Account No.
001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17795 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -354.
(6) P.R. No. 17796 — A Resolution Authorizing An Extension
Until December 31, 2013, To The Contract With Joey's
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Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting
Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And
Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area
B -1, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $25,000 To Be
Charged To Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17796 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -355.
(7) P.R. No. 17797 — A Resolution Authorizing An Extension
Until December 31, 2013, To The Contract With M &) Lawn
Care Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of
Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed
Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A -1, In The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $25,000 T Be Charged To
Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17797 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -356.
(8) P.R. No. 17798 — A Resolution Authorizing An Extension
Until December 31, 2013, To The Contract With M & 3 Lawn
Care Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of
Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed
Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area C -2, In A
Not To Exceed Amount Of $40,000 To Be Charged To
Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17798 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -357.
(9) P.R. No. 17799 — A Resolution Authorizing An Extension
Until December 31, 2013, To The Contract With S -MO
Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services
Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed
Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A -2, In The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $45,000 To Be Charged To
Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17799 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -358.
(10) P.R. No. 17800 — A Resolution Authorizing An Extension
Until December 31, 2013, To The Contract With S -MO
Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services
Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed
Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D -2, In The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $20,000 To Be Charged To
Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17800 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -359.
(11) P.R. No. 17802 — A Resolution Authorizing An Extension
Until December 31, 2013, To The Contract With Affordable
Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services
Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed
Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area B -2, In The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $15,000 To Be Charged To
Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17802 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -360.
(12) P.R. No. 17804 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
13 -094 As To The Terms Of Office, And Appointing And /Or
Reappointing Members To The Library Board
Proposed Resolution No. 17804 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -361.
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(13) P.R. No. 17810 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second And
Final Year Renewal Of A Contract With MDN Enterprises Of
New Caney, Texas, For The Purchase Of Resilient Seat
Valves For The Utility Operations Department In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $162,234. Funds Are Available In
Account No. 410 - 1253 - 532.35 -00 & 410- 1255 - 532.33 -00
And Bond Fund 428 -1625- 532.83 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17810 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -362.
(14) P.R. No. 17811 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 Between The City
Of Port Arthur And W And W Construction For The
Construction Of Driveway Adjustments, Handicap Ramps,
And Sidewalks Along 9 Avenue, Increasing The Contract
Amount By $4,000 To A New Total Of $28,524.75,
Increasing The Contract Term By 87 Days To A New Length
Of 122 Days, And Authorizing Final Payment For This
Contract. Account No. 001 - 1203 - 531.87 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17811 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -363.
(15) P.R. No. 17822 — A Resolution Authorizing The First Year
Renewal Of The Contract For The Purchase Of Liquid
Sodium Bisulfite For The Utility Operations Department
With Calabrian Corporation In A Not To Exceed Amount Of
$80,700. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410 -1256-
532.29 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17822 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -364.
(16) P.R. No. 17823 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Demolition And Abatement Work Performed By
Gentech Construction Company, Of Houston, Texas And
Authorizing The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of
$5,788.50; Funds Available In American Recovery
Reimbursement Act (ARRA) Account No. 402- 1508 - 561.82-
00
Proposed Resolution No. 17823 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -365.
(17) P.R. No. 17825 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order 01 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Brown Reynolds
Watford Architects, Inc., Of College Station, Texas For
Additional Service, Increasing The Contract Amount By
$3,640 To A New Total Of $118,440. Funding Available In
Account No. 401 - 1509 - 561.82 -00 (TX90 -Y106 Grant) And
402 -1508- 561.25 -00 (ARRA Funds -TX96 -X042)
Proposed Resolution No. 17825 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -366.
(19) P.R. No. 17828 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
The Existing Blanket Order By $12,000 For Goodyear Tire
And Rubber Company Of Allen, Texas, For The Purchase Of
Tires For The Transit Department; Funding Available In
Account Number 401- 1502 - 561.43 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17828 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -367.
(21) P.R. No. 17831 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non - Exclusive
Agreement With Garner Environmental Services, Inc., Of
Deer Park, Texas, For The Provision Of Emergency
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Environmental, Disaster, And Logistical Response Services
In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
Proposed Resolution No. 17831 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -368.
(22) P.R. No. 17836 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
13 -145 In Its Entirety And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For Grounds Maintenance For The Utility
Operations Department With Joey's Tractor Service Of Port
Arthur, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed $18,460 For
Groups A & B. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-
1255- 532.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17836 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -369.
(23) P.R. No. 17837 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
13 -145 In Its Entirety And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For Grounds Maintenance For The Utility
Operations Department With Affordable Lawn & Tractor
Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, In An Amount Not To Exceed
$13,500 For Group E. Funds Are Available In Account No.
410- 1255- 532.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17837 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -370.
(25) P.R. No. 17846 — A Resolution Authorizing The 1 Year Of A
Contract With The Option Of Renewal For One Additional
Year Between The City Of Port Arthur And Petroleum
Traders Corporation Of Fort Wayne, Indiana For Dyed, Off -
Road Diesel In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $200,000 Per
Year. Account No. 403 - 1274 - 533.24 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17846 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -371.
(27) P.R. No. 17857 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute The First Year Of A Contract With TXI Operations LP Of
Beaumont, Texas For Concrete Building Materials With The
Option Of Renewal For Two Additional Years For A Not To Exceed
Amount Of $500,000 Per Year. Account No. 001- 1203 - 531.36 -00
And 001 -1203- 531.86 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 17857 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -372.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(18) P.R. No. 17826 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order 02 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 Time 60 Calendar Days
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 17826 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17826:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
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Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17826 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -373.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -373 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -373
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER 02 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 TIME 60 CALENDAR DAYS
(20) P.R. No. 17830 — A Resolution Authorizing The Termination
Of A Lease Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port
Arthur Independent School District For The Use Of The
Pease School And Thomas Edison School Properties
Pursuant To Resolution No. 12 -296 (Requested By Mayor
Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 17830 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17830:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17830 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -374.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -374 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -374
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TERMINATION OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE PORT ARTHUR
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
USE OF THE PEASE SCHOOL AND THOMAS
EDISON SCHOOL PROPERTIES PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -296 (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR PRINCE)
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(24) P.R. No. 17844 — A Resolution Approving The Amended By-
Laws Of The Downtown Renaissance District Board
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17844 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Troy
that Proposed Resolution No. 17844 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
17844:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
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"
Due to a tie vote the motion to table failed.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 17844 be removed from the agenda.
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17844 was removed from the agenda.
(26) P.R. No. 17851 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 02 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And N & T Construction
Co., Inc., For The Renovation To The Downtown Pavilion,
Increasing The Contract Time By 57 Days To A New Total
Of 267 Days. Account No. 120 -1429- 582.59 -06 And 001-
1003- 512.59 -00, Project M12005
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17851 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17851:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
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Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17851 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -375.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -375 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -375
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 02
TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND N & T CONSTRUCTION CO.,
INC., FOR THE RENOVATION TO THE
DOWNTOWN PAVILION, INCREASING THE
CONTRACT TIME BY 57 DAYS TO A NEW TOTAL
OF 267 DAYS. ACCOUNT NO. 120- 1429 - 582.59-
06 AND 001 - 1003 - 512.59 -00, PROJECT
M12005
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17770 — A Resolution Ordering A Public Hearing
For The Proposed Budget For The City Of Port Arthur And
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation For The Fiscal Year 2013 — 2014 And
Authorizing Notice Of Public Hearing
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 17770 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17770:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17770 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -376.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -376 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -376
A RESOLUTION ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2013 — 2014 AND AUTHORIZING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(2) P.R. No. 17832 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment
To The Performance Milestones Of The Economic Incentive
Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port
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Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
J. Z. Russell Industries, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 17832 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17832:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "No"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17832 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -377.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -377 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -377
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE PERFORMANCE MILESTONES OF THE
ECONOMIC INCENTIVE CONTRACT & LOAN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND J. Z.
RUSSELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(3) P.R. No. 17840 — A Resolution Proposing A Property Tax
Rate For 2013 And Ordering Public Hearings Thereon
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17840 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17840:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17840 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -378.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -378 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 13 -378
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING A PROPERTY TAX
RATE FOR 2013 AND ORDERING PUBLIC
HEARINGS THEREON
(4) P.R. No. 17856 — A Resolution Requesting That The
Planning And Zoning Commission Propose A Specific
Deadline For The Submission Of Written Protests To
Proposed Zoning Changes, Including Guidelines For A
Specific Manner In Which The Protest Must Be Submitted
To The City Secretary
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17856 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17856:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17856 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -379.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -379 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -379
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PROPOSE A SPECIFIC DEADLINE FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN PROTESTS TO
PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES, INCLUDING
GUIDELINES FOR A SPECIFIC MANNER IN
WHICH THE PROTEST MUST BE SUBMITTED TO
THE CITY SECRETARY
(5) P.R. No. 17858 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 17858 be adopted.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 17858 be amended as follows:
WHEREAS, Brian McZeal's term expired on May 30, 2013 Mayor Prince
could like to appoint Michelle Dorsey as Director for Position 9.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
17858:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 17858 carried.
Councilmember Troy left the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 17858 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 13-
380.
The caption of Resolution No. 13 -380 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -380
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PLEASURE ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE)
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6331 — An Ordinance Amending Section 78 -269
(B) (1) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur As It Pertains To Travel Expenses Deleting The
Notification Provision (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Councilmember Troy returned to the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Tory and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6331 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6331:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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Proposed Ordinance No. 6331 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -35.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -35 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -35
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 78 -269
(B) (1) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AS IT PERTAINS TO
TRAVEL EXPENSES DELETING THE
NOTIFICATION PROVISION (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM WILLIAMSON)
(2) P.O. No. 6322 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Continuing The Existing
Franchise Agreement With Texas Gas Service Company And
Finding And Determining That The Meeting At Which This
Ordinance Was Considered Was Open To The Public And In
Accordance With Texas Law
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Ordinance No. 6322 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6322:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6322 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 13 -36.
The caption of Ordinance No. 13 -36 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -36
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, CONTINUING
THE EXISTING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY AND FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS CONSIDERED
WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS LAW
IX. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 7:55 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.
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MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD August 20, 2013.
APPROVED .
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