HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOST 12.10.13 REGULAR MEETING POST AGENDA
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
December 10, 2013
5:30 PM
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I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Prince
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Segler
Councilmember Albright, III
Councilmember Troy
Councilmember Lewis
Councilmember Freeman
Councilmember Thomas
City Manager Johnson
City Secretary Bellard
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
Minutes
November 26, 2013 Regular Meeting - APPROVED
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2013
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) Port Arthur Area Children's Choir
(2) EDC Annual Fiscal Report
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence
(1) Mayor's Letter
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM
(1) To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue A Major Pipeline Permit To
Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. Of Sugarland, Texas For The Installation Of A
Thirty Inch (30 ") Crude Pipeline Within The City Limits Of The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas
(2) To Consider Whether Or Not To Authorize The Chief Of Police To
Issue A Wrecker Permit For Opie's Towing & Transport, 9501 Hwy
69 South, Port Arthur, Texas 77642
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At
Which No Action Was Taken On These Items:
(1) P.O. No. 6358 — An Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances
By Adding Section 2 -287 To Article VI As It Pertains To Requiring
Lobbying Certification For Contract Documents And Incentive
Agreements (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Motion: WL Second: RS
Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA & KT
REMOVED
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AGENDA
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And /Or It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without
Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A
Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be
Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The
Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
Motion: RW Second: DF
Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA, KT & DF
ADOPTED
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 17938 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Facilities Solutions Agreement With Cintas Of
Beaumont, Texas, Through U.S. Communities Cooperative
Purchasing Program For The Rental Of Certain Shop Equipment For
The Transit Service Center In A Not To Exceed Amount Of
$5,000.00 Annually; Funding Available In Account Nos. 401 -1501-
561.26 -00, 401 - 1502 - 561.26 -00, And 401 - 1505 - 561.26 -00
Resolution No: 13 -596
(2) P.R. No. 18050 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A 12 — Month Rental Agreement With Hernandez Office
Supply Office Supply Of Nederland, Texas, Through Texas
Department Of Information Resources (TXDIR) For A Copier For
The Code Enforcement Department, Building Inspection Division, In
An Amount Not To Exceed $4,800.00; Funding Available In Account
Number 001 - 1052 - 517.51 -00
Resolution No: 13 -597
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 18054 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux
& Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc., For Professional Services Not
To Exceed $18,500.00, Related To The Preparation Of Project
Information Forms For The Texas Water Development Board 2014
Intended Use Plan. Account No. 410 - 1251 - 532.54.00
Resolution No: 13 -598
(4) P.R. No. 18058 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Three
2014 Chevy Silverado Pick -Up Trucks From J K Chevrolet Of
Nederland, Texas, For The Code Enforcement Department, Animal
Control Division, In The Amount Of $50,564.82; Funding Available
In Account Number 001 - 1401 - 551.92 -00 And 625 - 1801 - 531.93 -07
Resolution No: 13 -599
(5) P.R. No. 18060 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators And
Constructors, Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas, In The Amount Of
$1,701,390.80 For The Installation Of Storm Sewers And Catch
Basins On 14 Street From 9 Avenue To Woodworth Blvd.
Funding Being Available In Account 144 - 1201 - 532.59 -00
Resolution No: 13 -600
(6) P.R. No. 18063 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., In The Amount Of $20,400.00, And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group A -R), To Be Charged To Account No.
001 - 1052 - 517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -601
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 18064 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., In The Amount Of $21,200.00, And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group A), To Be Charged To Account No.
001- 1052- 517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -602
(8) P.R. No. 18065 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., In The Amount Of $22,600.00, And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group B), To Be Charged To Account No.
001- 1052 - 517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -603
(9) P.R. No. 18066 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Liberty
Somerset, Inc., In The Amount Of $23,758.40, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Seven (7)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C), To Be Charged To
Account No. 001 - 1052 - 517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -604
(10) P.R. No. 18067 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., In The Amount Of $14,100.00, And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group D), To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1052-
517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -605
(11) P.R. No. 18068 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., In The Amount Of $18,800.00, And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group E), To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 1052 -
517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -606
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AGENDA
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(12) P.R. No. 18069 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., In The Amount Of $24,900.00, And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group F), To Be Charged To Account No.
001- 1052 - 517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -607
(13) P.R. No. 18070 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., In The Amount Of $22,700.00, And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group A -T), To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1052-
517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -608
(14) P.R. No. 18071 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Group,
Inc., In The Amount Of $20,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group B -T), To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 1052 -
517.59 -00 (General Fund)
Resolution No: 13 -609
(15) P.R. No. 18072 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Reject The Bids For Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential
Structures (Group C -T), And Authorizing The Solicitation Of New
Bids, To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1052 - 517.59 -00
Resolution No: 13 -610
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(16) P.R. No. 18073 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Non -
Exclusive Contracts For Petroleum, Oil, And Lubricants With Apache
Oil Co., Reladyne- Derrick Oil Co., Spidle & Spidle, Inc., Sun Coast
Resources, Inc., Tri -Con, Inc., And Universal Lubricants For An
Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00; Funding Available In Various
Departmental Accounts
PULLED
Motion: RT Second: RW
Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA, KT & DF
ADOPTED
Resolution No: 13 -614
(17) P.R. No. 18074 — A Resolution Authorizing The Director Of Utility
Operations To Purchase Polymers And Delineating Procedures For
The Purchase Of Other Chemicals. Fund Nos. 410 -1252- 532.29 -02
& 410 - 1256- 532.29 -00
Resolution No: 13 -611
(18) P.R. No. 18075 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Annual Supply Contract For Tires Through Buyboard Contract No.
387 -11 With Southern Tire Mart Of Beaumont, Texas, In A Not To
Exceed Amount Of $300,000.00; Charged To Various Departmental
Accounts
PULLED
Motion: RW Second: RT
Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA, KT & DF
ADOPTED
Resolution No: 13 -615
(19) P.R. No. 18076 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And LD Construction Of
Beaumont, Texas, For The Flexible Base Street Reconstruction In
An Amount Not To Exceed $492,000.00. Funding Being Available In
Account 001- 1203 - 531.86 -01 -00
Resolution No: 13 -612
AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2013
VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(20) P.R. No. 18084 — A Resolution Authorizing The Final Payment In
The Amount Of $2,814.75 For The Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And D & R Commercial Construction, Of Lumberton,
Texas For The Installation Of Exhaust Fans And Ramp At Rear
Building At Armory Located At 3451 57 Street. Account No. 306-
1606- 591.59 -00
Resolution No: 13 -613
(21) P.R. No. 18087 — A Resolution By The City Council Authorizing The
Filing Of An Application To The Texas Water Development Board
For Wastewater Improvements Funding Under The State Fiscal
Year 2014 Clean Water State Revolving Fund
PULLED
Motion: RW Second: RT
Motion To Amend: RW Seconded: RT
Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: OQ W /O: MA, KT & DF
ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Resolution No: 13 -616
(22) P.R. No. 18088 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Pipeline Permit 13 -01 From The City Of Port Arthur To Sunoco
Pipeline, L.P., Of Sugar Land, Texas, For The Installation Of A 30"
Crude Pipeline Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port
Arthur
PULLED
Motion: RW Second: RT
Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA & KT
ADOPTED
Resolution No: 13 -595
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AGENDA
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18085 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Industrial District Agreement With Oxbow Calcining,
LLC
Motion: RW Second: RT
Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA, KT & DF
ADOPTED
Resolution No: 13 -617
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6348 — An Ordinance Delineating The Number Of
Authorized Civil Service Positions In The Fire Department
Motion: RW Second: RT
Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA, KT & DF
ADOPTED
Ordinance No: 13 -56
(2) P.O. No. 6349 — An Ordinance Approving The Assignment And
Transfer Of The Franchise Previously Granted To ONEOK, Inc.,
Determining That This Ordinance Was Passed In Accordance With
The Texas Open Meetings Act; Declaring An Effective Date;
Adopting A Savings Clause; And Requiring Delivery Of This
Ordinance To The Company
Motion: RW Second: WL
Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA & KT
ADOPTED
Ordinance No: 13 -57
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT -
CONTINUED
(3) P.O. No. 6359 — An Ordinance Affecting Participation Of Employees
Of The Port Arthur Pleasure Island Commission In The Texas
Municipal Retirement System ("TMRS ") And Granting Additional
Rights; Electing To Request A Single Composite Participation Date
For All Departments Of The City Of Port Arthur Participating In
TMRS To Be Used For Calculation Of Normal And Prior Service
Contribution Rates And For Determination Of Funding Periods Of
Certain Obligations To TMRS; Ratifying The Designation Of The City
Of Port Arthur Pleasure Island Commission (The "Department ") As
A City Department For Purposes Of Participation In TMRS; Electing
To Combine The Department's TMRS Plan Account Into The City Of
Port Arthur's TMRS Plan Account: Electing To Amend The City of
Port Arthur's TMRS Plan Provisions To Preserve The Benefits
Accrued Under The Department's Plan Selections To The Date Of
Combination; And Prescribing The Effective Date For The Ordinance
Motion: RW Second: WL
Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA & KT
ADOPTED
Ordinance No: 13 -58
(4) P.O. No. 6360 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Annexing The Territory Described In Exhibits A Through M,
Attached Hereto Into The City, Which Is Adjacent And Contiguous
To The City Of Port Arthur Pursuant To Chapter 43 Of The Texas
Local Government Code And Extending The Boundary Limits Of The
City So As To Include The Property Within The Corporate Limits Of
The City, And Granting To All The Inhabitants Of The Said Territory
All The Rights And Privileges Of Other Citizens And Binding Said
Inhabitants By All Of The Acts, Ordinances, Resolutions, And
Regulations Of The City; Adopting A Service Plan; Assigning Zoning
To The Annexed Area; Providing For The Filing Of This Ordinance
With The County Clerk; Providing A Savings Clause; Providing A
Severability Clause; And Providing An Effective Date
Motion: RW Second: RT
Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: MA & KT
TABLED
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AGENDA
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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NOTE: If Evening Meeting Extends Past 11:59PM, The City Council May
Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30AM On December 11,
2013. During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of
Remaining Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss
Any Matters, All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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