HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 4, 2014 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — February 4, 2014
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Scott 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, February
4, 2014 at 5:50 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., Morris Albright, III. Robert Troy and Willie "Bae"
Lewis, Jr. Interim City Manager John A. Comeaux, P.E., 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 5:56 p.m.
Councilmember Elizabeth "Liz" Segler was absent from the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Kerry "Twin" Thomas was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
Mayor Prince issued the following Proclamations:
February 9 — 15, 2014 as "Cardiac Rehabilitation Week"
Minutes
January 27, 2014 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
and carried, the above - mentioned Minutes were adopted.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations — None
C. Employee Recognition — Performance Of Public Works
Employees During Inclement Weather
Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to show
appreciation to the Public Works employees during the recent inclement weather.
D. Correspondence
(1) Receipt Of Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau
2012 -2013 Financial Audit
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Tammy Kotzur appeared before the City
Council to present the above - mentioned audit.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
To Receive Public Comment As To The Effects In The Community
Of The Curfew Ordinance And As To Whether The City Should
Continue, Modify Or Abolish The Curfew Ordinance
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the curfew ordinance.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished
to speak regarding the above - mentioned item. No one appeared.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
(2) Public Letter From Fabiola Small
The City Secretary read the read the above - mentioned correspondence into the record
attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
(3) Public Letter From Elizabeth Bibbo
The City Secretary read the above - mentioned correspondence into the record attached
hereto as Exhibit "B ".
(4) Public Letter From Rev. Thich Tri Quang
The City Secretary read the above - mentioned correspondence into the record attached
hereto as Exhibit "C ".
(5) Public Letter From Chamber Of Commerce
The City Secretary read the above - mentioned correspondence into the record attached
hereto as Exhibit "D ".
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(1) P.R. No. 18081 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Settlement Agreement And Mutual Release
With DonShe Pottery, LLC
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18081 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18081:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18081 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -053.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -053 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -053
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL
RELEASE WITH DONSHE POTTERY, LLC
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(2) P.R. No. 18153 — A Resolution Approving The Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Fund
City Park Improvement Projects Requested By Residents
For Lincoln Park, Montrose Park And Rose Hill Park For A
Cost Not To Exceed Three Hundred And Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($350,000.00) And A Request That The City Engage
A Professional Architect To Provide Cost Estimates For Such
Improvements
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Scott
that Proposed Resolution No. 1153 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned park improvement projects.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 18153 be amended as follows:
To change the language from the city to engage a professional architect
to the EDC to engage a professional architect
The above - mentioned motion and second was withdrawn.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Troy that Proposed Resolution No. 18153 be amended as follows:
To change the language from the city to engage a professional architect
to the city and the EDC to engage a professional architect
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18153:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18153 was amended.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18153 as amended:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18153 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 14-
054.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -054 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -054
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
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DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO FUND CITY
PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS REQUESTED
BY RESIDENTS FOR LINCOLN PARK,
MONTROSE PARK AND ROSE HILL PARK FOR A
COST NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($350,000.00)
AND A REQUEST THAT THE CITY ENGAGE A
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT TO PROVIDE COST
ESTIMATES FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS
(3) P.R. No. 18154 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Continue The Billboard Advertisement In The Houston
Market For Six (6) Additional Four (4) Week Periods Using
Cornerstone Advertising & Design Of Beaumont, Texas, For
Agency Fees For Billboard Research, Preparation Of
Contract And Monitoring Of The Billboard During Rental
Period In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,329.80
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Troy that Proposed Resolution No. 18154 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned advertisement.
The Mayor called for a Point of Order regarding Councilmember Lewis continuing his
discussion.
The following roll call vote was taken on the Point of Order:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The above - mentioned Point of Order failed.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18154:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Resolution No. 18154 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -055.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -055 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -055
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE
THE BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT IN THE
HOUSTON MARKET FOR SIX (6) ADDITIONAL
FOUR (4) WEEK PERIODS USING
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CORNERSTONE ADVERTISING & DESIGN OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR AGENCY FEES FOR
BILLBOARD RESEARCH, PREPARATION OF
CONTRACT AND MONITORING OF THE
BILLBOARD DURING RENTAL PERIOD IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,329.80
(4) P.R. No. 18168 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember
Albright)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Troy that Proposed Resolution No. 18168 be adopted.
Councilmember Albright nominated Jody Holton to be a member of the Pleasure Island
Advisory Committee.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18168:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18168 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -056.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -056 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -056
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PLEASURE ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALBRIGHT)
(5) P.R. No. 18170 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Continue Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market
For An Additional Six (6) Months Using CBS Outdoor
Billboard Of Houston, Texas Through Cornerstone
Advertising & Design At A Cost Not To Exceed $13,232.00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Troy that Proposed Resolution No. 18170 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned advertisement.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18170:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
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Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Resolution No. 18170 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -057.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -057 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -057
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE
BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT IN THE
HOUSTON MARKET FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX
(6) MONTHS USING CBS OUTDOOR BILLBOARD
OF HOUSTON, TEXAS THROUGH CORNERSTONE
ADVERTISING & DESIGN AT A COST NOT TO
EXCEED $13,232.00
(6) P.R. No. 18174 — A Resolution Reappointing Members To
The Construction Board Of Adjustments And Appeals
(Requested By Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18174 be adopted.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above - mentioned board.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18174 be amended as follows:
Aranna Daniels be appointed as an alternate voting member and current
member Robert Sydney be moved up from alternate voting member to
regular voting member of the Construction Board of Adjustments and
Appeals.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18174:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18174 was amended.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18174 as amended:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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Proposed Resolution No. 18174 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 14-
058.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -058 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -058
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO
THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
AND APPEALS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
PRINCE)
(1) P. O. No. 6364 — An Ordinance Amending Article XIV,
Section 8 Of The Code Of Ordinances Limiting The Term Of
Municipal Contracts To One Year (Requested By
Councilmember Freeman)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6364 be adopted.
Purchasing Manager Shawna Tubbs appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 6364 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Ordinance No.
6364 from the agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6364 was removed from the agenda.
(2) P. O. No. 6365 — An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, ( "City ") Denying The Rate Increase Request Of
Entergy Texas, Inc., Filed On September 25, 2013; Setting
Just And Reasonable Rates For Entergy Texas, Inc. For
Service Within The Municipal Limits; Requiring Entergy
Texas, Inc. To File Updated Tariffs In Compliance With The
Approved Rates; Finding That The Meeting Complies With
The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And
Provisions Related To The Subject; And Declaring An
Effective Date
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Troy that Proposed Ordinance No. 6365 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6365:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
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Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6365 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -03.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -03 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -03
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, ( "CITY ") DENYING THE RATE
INCREASE REQUEST OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.,
FILED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2013; SETTING JUST
AND REASONABLE RATES FOR ENTERGY
TEXAS, INC. FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE
MUNICIPAL LIMITS; REQUIRING ENTERGY
TEXAS, INC. TO FILE UPDATED TARIFFS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROVED RATES;
FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson
and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 18048, 18152, 18157, 18165, 18172 and 18173:
(A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Pemsco Of Beaumont,
Texas In The Amount Of $34,000.00 For Repairs To An Aeration
Basin Screw Pump For The Utility Operations Department,
Wastewater Treatment Division
(B) Expense Reports
Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince:
Washington, D.C. For The US Conference Of Mayors
January 22 — 24, 2014 $ 2,498.98
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18044 — A Resolution Authorizing The Final
Payment In The Amount Of $1,408.85 For The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Basco Construction,
Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, And Releasing The Retainage In
The Amount Of $7,382.95 For The Renovation To The Port
Arthur Armory-Phase I. Funding In Account No. 306 -1606-
591.59
Proposed Resolution No. 18044 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -059.
(3) P.R. No. 18123 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Gulf Coast Electric
Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Electrical Repairs And
Maintenance At Various City Parks; At An Amount Not To
Exceed $50,000.00. Funding Available In Account No(S).
001 - 1402 - 551.32 -00 And 001- 1207 - 531.29 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18123 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -060.
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(4) P.R. No. 18147 — A Resolution Approving The Renewal
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas
Department Of Motor Vehicles To Continue The Vehicle
Inquiry Account That Allows For Remote Electronic Access
Through A Secure Website. A Monthly Charge Of $23.00
Plus $.12 Per Vehicle Inquiry Will Be Assessed, In The Not
To Exceed Amount Of $500.00 Annually. Funding Available
In 001 -1304- 541.57 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18147 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -061.
(6) P.R. No. 18155 —. A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year Contract With MW 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 D -2, In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account
No. 001-1304-541.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18155 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -062.
(7) P.R. No. 18156 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year 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 C -2, In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00, To Be Charged To Account
No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18156 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -063.
(9) P.R. No. 18158 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year Contract With 3 -B 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 -1, In The Not To Exceed Amount
Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1304-
541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18158 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 064.
(10) P.R. No. 18159 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year 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 B -2, In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account
No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18159 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -065.
(11) P.R. No. 18160 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year Contract With K &D 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 A -1, In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account
No. 001-1304-541.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18160 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -066.
(12) P.R. No. 18161 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year Contract With Williams Transport Of
Lumberton, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -
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Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An
Area Of The City Designated As Area E, In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $30,000.00; To Be Charged To Account
No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18161 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -067.
(13) P.R. No. 18162 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year Contract With Gulf Coast L &L, Of Beaumont,
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 $30,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1304-
541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18162 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -068.
(14) P.R. No. 18163 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year Contract With Turf Pros, Of Beaumont,
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 $40,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1304-
541.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18163 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -069.
(16) P.R. No. 18166 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Texas Emergency Medical Task
Force Resource Memorandum Of Agreement With A
Department Of State Health Services Designated Lead
Advisory Council ( "Lead Rac ") Southeast Texas Regional
Advisory Council (SETRAC) For Members Of The Port Arthur
Fire Department To Respond To Disasters At The Request
Of The State Of Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 18166 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -070.
(17) P.R. No. 18169 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order 03, 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 70 Calendar Days
Proposed Resolution No. 18169 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -071.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 18048 — A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To
Request Delegation Of A Domain Name "Portarthurtx.gov"
To The City Of Port Arthur By The General Services
Administration (GSA) For An Annual Fee Of $125.00;
Funding Available In Account No. 001 -1034- 515 -54.00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18048 be adopted.
IT Supervisory Fay Young appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above - mentioned domain name.
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The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18048:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18048 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -072.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -072 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -072
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
REQUEST DELEGATION OF A DOMAIN NAME
"PORTARTHURTX.GOV" TO THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR BY THE GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION (GSA) FOR AN ANNUAL FEE
OF $125.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT
NO. 001 -1034- 515 -54.00
(5) P.R. No. 18152 — A Resolution Approving Funding For
Phase 1 Of The City Of Port Arthur Redevelopment
Infrastructure Improvement Plan Pursuant To §501.108,
Local Government Code Which Allows The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Use 4A Funds To Fund Infrastructure Improvements
Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanded
Business Enterprises
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18152 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned improvement plan.
Planning and Zoning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned improvement plan.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18152:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18152 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -073.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -073 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -073
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR
PHASE 1 OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
REDEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO §501.108,
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE WHICH ALLOWS
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO
USE 4A FUNDS TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE OR
DEVELOP NEW OR EXPANDED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES
(8) P.R. No. 18157 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One- Year Contract With S.E. Texas Lawn And
Maintenance Of Beaumont, 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 -1, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $12,500.00; To Be
Charged To Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Freeman left the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Troy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18157 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18157:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18157 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -074.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -074 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -074
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A ONE- YEAR CONTRACT WITH S.E. TEXAS
LAWN AND MAINTENANCE OF BEAUMONT,
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 -1, IN THE
NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $12,500.00; TO
BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1304-
541.59 -00
(15) P.R. No. 18165 — A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment
To Blanket Purchase Order No. 173533 For The Purchase Of
Repair Clamps, For The Utility Operations Department With
MDN Enterprises Of New Caney, Texas, In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $99,671.02. Funds Are Available In
Account No(s). 410- 1253 - 532.35 -00 & 410- 1255 - 532.33-
00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Troy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18165 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18165:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18165 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -075.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -075 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -075
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER
NO. 173533 FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPAIR
CLAMPS, FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT WITH MDN ENTERPRISES OF
NEW CANEY, TEXAS, IN THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $99,671.02. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO(S). 410 -1253-
532.35 -00 & 410 - 1255 - 532.33 -00
(18) P.R. No. 18172 — A Resolution Increasing The Existing
Blanket Purchase Order For John Hall Public Affairs By
$8,152.00 To Pay The December Invoice, Funding Available
In Account No. 001 -1003- 512.59 -00 M11102
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18172 be adopted.
Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above - mentioned blanket order.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18172 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
18172:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18172 was tabled.
(19) P.R. No. 18173 — A Resolution Approving A One -Year
Contract With John Hall Public Affairs For Professional
Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $102,000.00;
Funding Available In Account No. 001 - 1003 -512 -59.00
M11102
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Council Minutes 13
Regular Meeting — February 4, 2014
The motion was made by Councilmember Troy and seconded by Councilmember Lewis
that Proposed Resolution No. 18173 be adopted.
Councilmember Freeman returned to the Regular Meeting.
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18173 was withdrawn
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18173 be tabled for a workshop.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to tabled Proposed Resolution No.
18173:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Resolution No. 18173 was tabled for a workshop.
(19) P.R. No. 18173 — A Resolution Approving A One -Year
Contract With John Hall Public Affairs For Professional
Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $102,000.00;
Funding Available In Account No. 001 - 1003 - 512 -59.00
M11102
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18173 be reconsidered.
Consultant John Hall appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above - mentioned contract.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18173 be tabled until a workshop scheduled
for Monday, February 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
18173 until a workshop scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Troy "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18173 was tabled until the scheduled workshop on Monday,
February 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 8:53 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.
City Council Minutes 14
Regular Meeting — February 4, 2014
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD February 4, 2013.
APPROVED
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Regular Meeting — February 4, 2014
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01/16/2014
The Port Arthur City Council:
i am writting this letter first because I am unable to attend your
Council meeting and second to support ITEX Property Management Co. I have
had the assistance of this company, its team of people from the director
of support services Linda Cox, and the resident managers of 11 properties
that I under the job title of Community Relations Representative. I work
with a Health Plan company that service this community with direct
services under the Medicaid Program.Part of my job is to educate Seniors
and Families of the resources that are available to them through Medicaid
and its partners, my company is one of those Plan partners.
working in this field of business can be hard as the immediate
thought is I am selling something, Not true, after explaining in detail
how our presence in the community works I have been for over a year
given the opportunity to share with the residents of these 11 properties
if they qualify and or if they may qualify what their services would be
what their benefits will be.
Having explained my purpose and my function with in their properties
I want to tell you what I see at their properties on a monthly bases.They
allow me to setup to do Medicaid Health Plan education,education on
health issue,i get to do this through activities with the residents such
Bingo games, which they win prizes.Both by myself and property director
The prizes are to help meet some of the needs in household goods which
can be costly when living under a fixed income.i do luncheon meetings,
where they get to share time with other residents of the property.
Every time I have been to their locations it has been a pleasant
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exbe'ri ence . In the Port Arthur senior locations, the residents are often
already sitting there doing an event or just finished up having done one
with the coordinator that visits each location.
They provide other services for the Seniors and Family complexs
such as basic computer classes especially good for the seniors as it
allows them to be in touch with friends and family that do not live dos(
by. They help with job application services such as resume writting
which I have seen them do at Family complexs.
I can tell you as for myself, having been in this field of outreach
15 years plus, ITEX Porperty has an A+ rating, for services and caring
for the Seniors and Family resident for the properties I visit.
I can add the properties on a whole are beautiful,attractive,and
maintained. They provide an exercise room with good equipment, a kitchen
unit within the community room which the residents get to use for
functions, computer room with up to 4 computers ready and setup to use
and many have pools for the use of the residents only, again all clean
and kept up.
I am a home owner in Port Arthur for over 20 years and I just wish
I had and looked at my property with the eyes I look through•at the unit!
ITEX has served I felt at peace and at home.They truly have the safety,
care, and happiness of the residents in their hearts.
It is nice to know that the residents are given clean,safe and
well kept units.
I am reaching my senior years and I am pleased to know that
ITEX Properties take care of those in need with not just housing units
but with their own hearts, A great group of people serving many in Need
with DIGNITY.
Thank you for this opportunity to express my feelings and gratitude
for a job well done by a large group of people doing what I have been
doiWg for 15 plus years leaving Dignity in the hearts and souls of the
under served population.
Truly in Heart,
i
Al
Elizabeth Bibbo
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City of Port Arthur
Attn: Mayor Prince & Councilmembers
444 4 Street
• Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Re: Support of Edison Square Senior Housing
Dear Mayor Prince & Councilmembers:
Edison Square Senior Housing will be a 104 unit development restricted for seniors 62 years and
older located at 3501 12 Street. Our organization supports the Edison Square Senior Housing
development and we ask that the Port Arthur City Council provides a Resolution of Support to
the development. The resolution will allow the development to request a tax credit award from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) which is needed for
financing.
We feel that it would be tragic for the City to lose both federal funds and private capital for this
new $10M+ development to be located south of Highway 73.
If I may be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Rev. Thich Tri Quan
Buu Mon Buddhist Temple
2701 Procter Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
(409) 982 -9319
renter
4749 Twin City Hwy., Suite 300
Port Arthur, TX 77642 -5839
CfWer 0 MinerCe Phone (409) 963 -1107 + Fax (409) 962 -1997
GREATER PORT ARTHUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RESOLUTION
Whereas: The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce represents the business interests
of Port Arthur, and works diligently to promote local businesses and improve the
economy of Port Arthur; and
Whereas: The Port Arthur City Council in conjunction with its January 20 Regular meeting
will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed new Edison Square Senior
Development to be constructed at the site of the former Edison School and will
take action on this matter following the Public Hearing; and
Whereas: Federal Disaster Relief funds have been allocated by the Texas General Land
Office and the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission to the Port Arthur
Housing Authority to assist in the funding of this affordable housing for senior
citizens; and
Whereas: This $12+ million development will provide quality housing to qualifying senior
citizens, will improve an underserved neighborhood and create construction and
permanent jobs at a time when our City continues to experience high unemployment; and
Whereas: The new development has been designed to have a net zero impact the neighborhoods storm
water drainage concerns and will enhance the neighborhoods' infrastructure; because of the large
investment of private capital, much needed additional in -lieu of tax revenue will also be paid to
the City; and
Whereas: The Housing Authority selected The ITEX Group, LLC, a Port Arthur -based
company to develop, construct and manage the assets this new development.
ITEX is very active member of the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce,
which employs approximately 150 Texas citizens, many of which live and work
in Port Arthur.
Now Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Board of Directors of The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of
Commerce voices its full support for the Edison Square Senior Development and respectfully requests
that the elected leadership of the City of Port Arthur vote to approve this new job creating development
at its January 2l St Meeting and to direct the employees of the City to provide the necessary cooperation
and support to make this vital new development a reality.
illiam B. - • • y — 'resident/CEO
January 17, 201
E-mail portarthurchamber @portarthurtexas.com + Website www.portarthurtexas.com