HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 10, 2006OSCAR G. ORTIZ, MAYOR STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS
DELORIS PRINCE, MAYOR PRO-TEM CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: EVANGELINE "VAN" GREEN
WILLIE LEWIS JR. CiQ2 of' CITY SECRETARY
FELIX A. BARKER MARK T. SOKOLOW
THOMAS J. HENDERSON CITY ATTORNEY
MARTIN FLOOD
JOHN BEARD, JR.
ROBERT E. WILLIAMSON
MICHAEL "SHANE" SINEGAL Texas
AGENDA
City Council
Regular Meeting
October 10, 2006
8:30 a.m.
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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
October 10, 2006
8:30AM
I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Mayor Ortiz
Mayor Pro Tem Prince
Counciimember Lewis
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Henderson
Councilmember Flood
Councilmember Beard
Councilmember Williamson
Councilmember Sinegal
City Manager Fitzgibbons
City Secretary Green
City Attorney Sokolow
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes-September 12, 2006 - Regular Council Meeting
September 25, 2006 - Special Council Meeting
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Presentations
Presentation Regarding The Taping Of City Council Meetings
B. Speakers
(1) Tammy Kotzur Regarding The Convention And Visitors Bureau Marketing
Report For The Third Quarter Of 2006
(2) Brit Pingleton Regarding AIIco Fencing Issues
C. Correspondence
Receipt of Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau 2005 Audited
Financial Statement
i AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2006
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM
None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Following Item Of Business Was Held From The Previous Meeting At Which
No Action Was Taken On This Item:
(1) P.R. No. 13773 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The Dikita Westside
Economic Development And Revitalization Study
(2) P.R. No. 13776 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Pipeline
Permit 06-01 From The City Of Port Arthur To Enterprise Products
Operating L.P. For The Installation Of An 8" RGP (Refinery Grade
Propylene) Pipeline Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Beginning At An Existing 8" Pipeline Located North Of Jefferson
County Drainage District's C 1 Canal, Following An Existing Pipeline
Easement Southward Through The El Vista Area To The North Side Of
Highway 73, Then Westerly Along Highway 73 To Highway 82,
Terminating At The Motiva Facility Adjacent To Highway 82
(3) P.R. No. 13785 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
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.
A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Partnership Of Southeast
Texas (POST) In The Amount Of $12,000 For Fiscal 2007
B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Motorola Inc, Of Da~las, TX
(With HGAC Pricing) In The Amount Of $10,688.67 For Portable Radios
And Accessories For The Police Department
C. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Walker's Electric
Company Of Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $6,000 For The
Replacement Of A 225 AMP Electrical Transfer Switch For The Police
Department
OCTOBER 10, 2006
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
D. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To P/ck Two Contractors,
/nc., Of Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $24,475 To Repair The Fuel
Canopy And Replace The Electrical Shed At The Transit Center
E. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To P/ck Two Contractors,
/nc., Of Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $14,300 For An Extension Of
The Fuel Canopy Located At The Transit Center
F. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To P/ck Two Contractors,
/nc., Of Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $18,300 To Replace The Floor
Tile At The Parks And Recreation Center
G. Consideration And Approval To Award A Bid To Mustang Caterp///ar Of
Houston, TX In The Amount Of $300,000 To Replace The 1996 Rex
370A Compactor Which Was Destroyed In A Fire
H. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Stonebumer Verrett
Electr/c Co., Of Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $3,658 For Electrical
Installation To Support Eight Washers And Eight Dryers And /mpact
P/umb/n.q Company Of Groves, TX In The Amount Of $5,400 For
Plumbing Installation For City-Owned Building Located In Sabine Pass
I. Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of One TC-55 Tire Cutter
From TS//SSG Of Phoen/x, AZ In The Amount Of $9,376.75 For The
Public Works Department (Solid Waste Division)
J. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To A & B Outdoor
Equ/pment Of Neder/and, TX In The Amount Of $13,432 For A Ferris
Zero-Turn Riding Mower With Air-Powered Cooling System
K. Expense Report:
Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz:
Attend United States Conference Of Mayors
In Las Vegas, Nevada, June 1-6, 2006 $2,023.91
Mayor Pro Tern Deloris "Bobble" Prince:
Attend Economic Development Trip To DMC
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 5, 2006 $ 60.00
Councilmember John Beard, Jr.:
Attend Anti-Smoking Conference In Austin, Texas,
June 20-22, 2006 $ 180.00
AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2006
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
Councilmember Thomas J. Henderson:
Attend National League Of Cities Conference In
Colorado Springs, CO - September 19-25, 2006 $2,612.47
Resolutions - Consent
(1) P.R. No. 13736 - A Resolution Affirming The Investment Policies Of The
City Of Port Arthur For The 2006-2007 Fiscal Year
(2) P.R. No. 13755 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises
In The Amount Of $18,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group A-t), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant From The
Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs; Structures Ineligible
For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00;
Project No. C32120
(3) P.R. No. 13756 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises
In The Amount Of $18,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group B-t), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant From The
Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs; Structures Ineligible
For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00;
Project No. C32120
(4) P.R. No. 13757 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises,
In The Amount Of $18,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group C-t), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant From The
Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs; Structures Ineligible
For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00;
Project No. C32120
(5) P.R. No. 13758 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises,
In The Amount Of $13,500.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For The Demolition Of Three (3) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group D-t), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant From The
Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs; Structures Ineligible
For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00;
Project No. C32120
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2006
VI. CONSENTAGENDA - CONTINUED
(6) P.R. No. 13759 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $12,550.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group A), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant
From The Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(7) P.R. No. 13760 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $12,235.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group B), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant
From The Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(8) P.R. No. 13761 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $11,100.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group C), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant
From The Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant WEll Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(9) P.R. No. 13762 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $10,325.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group D), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant
From The Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(10) P.R. No. 13763 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $10,375.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group E), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant
From The Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
AGENDA
OCtOber 10, 2006
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(11) P.R. No. 13764 - A Resolution Awarding a Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $12,475.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group F), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant
From The Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(12) P.R. No. 13765 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $13,150.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group G), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant
From The Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(13) P.R. No. 13766 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $12,000.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group H), Contingent Upon Receipt Of A Grant
From The Texas Department Of Health And Community Affairs;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-
1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(14) P.R. No. 13774 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises,
Inc. In The Amount Of $21,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For The Asbestos Abatement And Demolition Of A Dangerous
Commercial Building Located At 5125 S. Gulfway Drive, To Be Charged
To Account No. 303-1603-591.69-00, Project No. CIP614
(15) P.R. No. 13783 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustment To Certain
Utility Accounts
(16) P.R. No. 13798 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract
With Joey's Tractor Service For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-
Owned And City-Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City Designated
As Area b, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1401-551.59-00
(17) P.R. No. 13799 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract
To Sandra's Enterprises For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned
And City-Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area
C, To be Charged To Account No. 001-1401-551.59-00
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2006
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(18) P.R. No. 13800 - A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract
With Sandra's Enterprises For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned
And City-Owned Vacant Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area
D, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1401-551.59-00
(19) P.R. No. 13809 -A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute
An Interlocal Agreement With The Southeast Texas Regional Planning
Commission For The TDHCA Disaster Recovery Program
(20) P. R. No. 13810 - A Resolution Adopting Housing Guidelines For
Hurricane Rita CDBG Disaster Recovery Fund As Adopted By The
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
(21) P.R. No. 13812 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of A Second
Advance Payment In The Amount Of $1,000,000.00 From The City's
Windstorm Insurance Carrier (McGriff, Seibels & Williams)
(22) P. R. No. 13813 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of
Port ,Arthur And William D. George, MD To Act As The City's Health
Authority For The Health And Fire Departments
(23) P.R. No. 13814 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Rose E. Quirante, R.D., For The
Provision Of Dietary Consultation Services For The Women, Infants And
Children (WIC) Program
(24) P. R. No. 13815 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of
Port Arthur ,And Kirk Matthew Vital, R.Ph, To Act As The City's
Pharmacist-In-Charge For The Health Department
(25) P.R. No. 13817 - A Resolution Amending The Terms Of Employment Of The City Manager By Placing His Salary ,At The Appropriate Salary Range
And Step Within The City's Wage And Compensation Plan
(26) P.R. No. 13818 -A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute
A Contract With The Office Of Rural And Community Affairs (ORCA) For
A $1,500,000 Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Disaster Recovery Grant
OCTOBER 10, 2006
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(27) P.R. No. 13819 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager
To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Brammer
Construction, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas For Restoration Of The Water
Services Center In The Original Bid Amount Of $490,434; And To
Approve Change Order 01, Reducing The Amount By $43,609; For A
Total Project Cost Of $446,825; Project HRWSC, 123-2300-901.59-00
(28) P.R. No. 13821 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Supplemental Environmental Project Agreement With The Texas
Commission On Environmental Quality
(29) P.R. No. 13823 - A Resolution Amending The Proposed Revised Agreed
Order With The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality ("TCEQ")
As It Pertains To The Use Of A Supplemental Environmental Project
("SEP") To Offset A Payable Penalty Amount
(30) P.R. No. 13824 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute
An Interlocal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Orange County Emergency Services District No. 2
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 13784 - A Resolution Approving The Payment Of An Invoice
For Entergy In The Amount Of $70,355.29 For The Future Installation Of
Two Underground Switch Cabinets At The Spur 93 Business Park
(2) P.R. No. 13804 - A Resolution Approving The Sale Agreement Between
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
And The Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation For The Sale Of
That Certain Tract Of Land On Which The Jade Avenue Extension Wilt Be
Located
(3) P.R. No. 13805 - A Resolution Approving An Economic Incentive
Agreement Contract Between Redwine Family Partnership And The City
Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
(4) P.R. No. 13806 - A Resolution Approving An Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur, City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And The National Development Council For
The Grow Port Arthur Fund
AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2006
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED
(5) P.R. No. 13807 - A Resolution Approving The Payment Of An Invoice For
The National Development Council In The Amount Of $6,000 For
Technical Assistance Services Rendered In The Month Of September
2006
(6) P.R. No. 13808 - A Resolution Authorizing The Payment Of Three (3)
Invoices For The Purchase Of Plants, Shrubs And Trees For The Spur 93
Business Park To Amelia Lawn Care In The Amount Of $7,775
(7) P.R. No. 13816 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission
(8) P.R. No. 13820 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee
(9) P.R. No. 13826 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Port Arthur Camellia
Estate, L.P.
(10) P.R. No. 13827 - Resolution Concerning One Southwood Crossing, LP
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 5672 - An Ordinance Authorizing Deed Restrictions That
Prohibit The Use Of Designated Groundwater From Beneath The 41.46
Acres Located At Or Adjacent To The Intersection Of Denbo And West
7th Street As To Facilitate Certification Of A Municipal Setting
Designation Of Said Property By The Texas Commission On
Environmental Quality ("TCEQ") Pursuant To The Texas Solid Waste
Disposal Act; And Providing For An Effective Date Of This Ordinance
(2) P.O. No. 5676 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Section 18-33
Permit Schedule Section B106 Permit Fees, Of The Building Code Of
Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur; Providing Certain Amendments
Therewith; Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two
Thousand Dollars, As Provided in Section 18-43 Of The Code Or
Otherwise Imposed By State Law; Said Changes Repeal All Or Parts Of
Ordinances In Conflict Herewith; And Declaring The Effective Date Hereof
(3) P.O. No. 5677 - An Ordinance Granting An Excavation Permit Pursuant
To Article Vii (Excavations) Of Chapter 94 (Streets, Sidewalks And Other
Public Places) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur To
Recon Remedial Construction Services, L.P. As To 20 Acres Of A 203.46
AC. Tract That is Out Of The John McGaffey League, A-167, Jefferson
County
AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2006
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED
(4) P.O. No. 5678 - An Ordinance Granting An Excavation Permit Pursuant
To Article VII (Excavations) Of Chapter 94 (Streets, Sidewalks And Other
Public Places) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur To
Recon Remedial Construction Services, L.P. As To A 15 AC Tract Out Of
37.4466 AC Tract That Is Out Of The John McGaffey League, A-167,
Jefferson County
(5) P.O. No. 5679 - An Ordinance Amending Article III Of Chapter 58
(Recreational Vehicle Parks) By Adding Section 58-132 To The Code Of
Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur Providing A Waiver Of The
Provisions Of The Article During A Disaster Or Recovery Period,
Providing A Fine Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The Code Of
Ordinances, As Amended By Fine Not To Exceed 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
(6) P.O. No. 5681 - An Ordinance Providing That Temporary Employees
Hired Pursuant To The National Emergency Grant (NEG) Program Be
Treated The Same As Direct Hire Temporaries For Hiring Purposes
(7) P.O. No. 5682 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 (Personnel) Division
4 (Wage And Salary Administration), Section 78-147 (Administration Of
Range/Step Salary Schedules) Subsection (A) (2) (D) Of The City Of Port
Arthur Code Of Ordinances
(8) P.O. No. 5683 - An Ordinance Amending The Budget For The City Of
Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The
Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2006, And Ending September 30, 2007
As To Fund Expense For Grow Port Arthur Fund And Additional Job
Training
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AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2006
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED
C. *Reports And Recommendations
(1) Report On Extending Savannah To Highway 365 (Requested By
Councilmember Flood)
(2) Report On Development Opportunities
(3) Report On Jade Avenue 4-Way Stop Signs (Requested By
Councilmember Flood)
(4) Report On Upcoming City Council Retreat (Saturday, October 21,2006)
*The City Council Can Act On Any Of The Above Reports And
Recommendations As To Accept The Report/Recommendation Or To
Request Additional Information And Records
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMI'I-I'EES - None
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551
(Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article 6252-
17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of
The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement:
"A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The
Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code":
Section 551.071 - Litigation And/Or Legal Advice
Section 551.072 - Land
Section 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City
Section 551.074 - Personnel
Section 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices
Section 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives
AGENDA
OOTOBER 10, 2006
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) - CONTINUE
Closed Meetinq:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney
Pending Litigation As It Pertains To The Wythe II Corporation
(2) Sections 551.071 And 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives
For Commemial, Residential, And Industrial Business Prospects, And
Compliance With Contractual Provisions And Disclosure Requirements
(3) Sections 551.071 And 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney The Duties And Responsibilities As It Pertains To Reporting
Possible Offenses Under Resolution No. 06-158
(4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney
Potential Litigation As To The Medical Office Building
(5) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney
Pending Litigation With Entergy
(6) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney
Pending And Potential Litigation As It Pertains To The Water And Sewer
Lines Adjacent To Spur 93 And Jade Avenue, As Well As The Business
Park On Spur 93
(7) Sections 551.071 And 551. 087 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Procedures, Steps And Inducements As To Avoid Litigation
As To The Continuance Of Ambulance Service And Applications Thereon
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On in Open
Session
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Items For Future Agenda Consideration Or Reports From Staff May Be
Requested But No Discussion Of Any Item Or Request Shall Take Place
XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL & AUDTENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Oft7cer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer,
2. Speaking Procedure/Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the uso of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the records, state that subject he wishes to discuss, state whom he is representing if he represonts an
organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his
remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council, Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Afar'on I~lade or Public Hearing CIo~. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first socuring permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly ConducL No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstraUons, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on U~e of Supplementa/Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and/or discomfort to the public.
8. Persons Having Compla/n~/ Alle~ation$/ or Char~es Against Individual City £mployee~ No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administratJve channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning. All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal. If, after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer, a person persists in disturbing the meetJng, such
Officer may order him to remove himsolf from the meeting. If he does not remove himsolf, the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant-et0arms to remove him.
Resis~ng Remova/. Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-et-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
I~lob'ons To Enforce. Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division, and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
persons Reouestina To Be Heard On Auenda Item~ (1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
$~ifi¢ Aoenda Itern~ After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item, who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three (3) minutes. "Specific Agenda
Ttems" are defined as any item specified on the Notice of MeeUng posted for purposos of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.