HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 18, 2014 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — February 18, 2014
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, February
18, 2014 at 8:39 a.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., Willie "Bae"
Lewis, Jr. and Derrick Freeman; Interim City Manager John A. Comeaux, Jr., City
Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of
Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember Kerry "Twin" Thomas joined the Regular Meeting at 8:54 a.m.
Councilmember Robert Troy was absent from the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Elizabeth "Liz" Segler was absent from the Regular meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
Minutes
February 03, 2014 Special Executive Meeting
February 10, 2014 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson
and carried, the above - mentioned Minutes were adopted.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Darrell Hulin, Regarding The Police Department
Cooperation
Mr. Darrell Hulin, 7679 Patterson Road, Beaumont, Texas appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above - mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) Fay Young, Information Technology Manager, Regarding
Port Arthur Synergy Information /Reporting System,
Powered By Publicstuff
It Supervisor Fay Young gave the above - mentioned presentation.
(2) Kenneth Baugh, Regarding Louis Manor Reconstruction
Mr. Kenneth Baugh, 4011 England Court, Houston, Texas gave the above - mentioned
presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(2) P.R. No. 18196 — A Resolution Supporting The Submission
Of An Application By Port Arthur LM, LP For Housing Tax
Credits At 1300 Joe Louis Avenue And Authorizing An
Allocation Of The Rehabilitation /Construction Of The
Development (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
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. 18196 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18196:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18196 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -077.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -077 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -077
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY PORT
ARTHUR LM, LP FOR HOUSING TAX CREDITS
AT 1300 JOE LOUIS AVENUE AND
AUTHORIZING AN ALLOCATION OF THE
REHABILITATION /CONSTRUCTION OF THE
DEVELOPMENT (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS)
(3) P.R. No. 18197 — A Resolution Of No Objection To The
Submission Of An Application By Port Arthur LM, LP For
Housing Tax Credits At 1300 Joe Louis Avenue (Requested
By Councilmember Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18197 be adopted.
Mr. Kenneth Baugh appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above - mentioned tax credits.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18197:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18197 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -078.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -078 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -078
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A RESOLUTION OF NO OBJECTION TO THE
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY PORT
ARTHUR LM, LP FOR HOUSING TAX CREDITS
AT 1300 JOE LOUIS AVENUE (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M.
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 9:30 a.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 Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) 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 Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman 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 Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 18172 be amended as follows:
On page 2 of 2 of the Director of Finance Memorandum dated 2/18/2014 I
would like to amend to go with Item 2. under Council has several options:
to amend the contract at $4,750.00 for the half month bringing it to a
total contract price of $118,750.00 and at that point will pay Mr. Hall
$1,356.79. Which is the difference amount from the overpayments per the
memorandum to the total payment of the contract will be $115,214.14.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18172:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18172 was amended.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18172 as amended:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18172 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 14-
079.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -079 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -079
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
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 18176, 18182, 18186, 18195, 18199, 18202 and 18206:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
(A) Expense Reports — None
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18140 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Mcinnis
Construction, Inc., Of Silsbee, Texas, In An Amount Not To
Exceed $1,038,700.00, For Construction Of The City's
Transit Administrative Building Located At 338 Procter
Street. Funded From TX96 -X042 (ARRA- American
Reinvestment And Recovery Act Funds) And 2014 Grant
And The General Funds That Are Apportioned For
Operations And Capital Expenses
Proposed Resolution No. 18140 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -080.
(2) P.R. No. 18144 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Three (3) Contracts Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Port Acres Little League Organization
For The Use Of Miguez, Girls Softball And Pee Wee Fields At
County Park
Proposed Resolution No. 18144 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -081.
(3) P.R. No. 18145 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
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Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League For
Virginia /Sal Grado Field At Pioneer Park
Proposed Resolution No. 18145 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -082.
(4) P.R. No. 18146 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Three (3) Contracts Between The City
Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Baseball Association,
For The Use Of City Baseball Fields On Adams Park
Proposed Resolution No. 18146 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -083.
(5) P.R. No. 18164 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A One (1) Year Contract Between City Of Port Arthur
And Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur,
Texas, For Grass Cutting Services At The Civic Center
Department Buildings, In An Amount Not To Exceed
$14,500.00 Per Year; Funding Available In Account No.
001 -1061- 518.31 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18164 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -084.
(6) P.R. No. 18167 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Attorney And The City Manager To Initiate Condemnation
Proceedings To Acquire Property On Highway 87 For The
Construction Of A Water Line Easement Form Keith Lake To
Sabine Pass Stand Pipe
Proposed Resolution No. 18167 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -085.
(7) P.R. No. 18175 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non - Exclusive
Contract With JBS Packing, Inc., As To Provide Services,
Supplies, Or Trucks In The Case Of An Emergency Or
Disaster With The Term Of The Agreement From March 6,
2014 To March 5, 2016
Proposed Resolution No. 18175 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -086.
(9) P. R. No. 18177 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With
Alpha -Lee Enterprises, Inc., Regarding The July 4, 2014
Fireworks Display. Total Cost Of The Contract Is
$14,800.00. (Account No. 001 -1003- 512.59 -00; M99901)
Proposed Resolution No. 18177 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -087.
(10) P.R. No. 18178 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider Granting Specific Use Permit 221 (Sup# 221)
For The Operation Of A Wrecker Service And Storage
Facility On 0.41546 Acre Of Land, Consisting Of All Of Lots
26, 27 And 28, Block 27, Griffing Addition, (A.K.A. 3517 25
Street), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Z14- 02[SUP
#221]
Proposed Resolution No. 18178 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -088.
(11) P.R. No. 18179 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $20,100.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C -T), To Be
Charged To Account No. 001 -1052- 517.59 -00 (General
Fund)
Proposed Resolution No. 18179 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -089.
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(12) P.R. No. 18181 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down
Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The
Purchase Of 2940 9 Street, Port Arthur, Texas Through
The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 18181 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -090.
(14) P.R. No. 18183 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18183 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -091.
(15) P.R. No. 18184 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.
13 -516 In Its Entirety, Which Authorized The Execution Of
A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Purchase Of
4512 Aspen Lane, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City'
Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 18184 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -092.
(16) P.R. No. 18185 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum
Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Medical Center Of Southeast Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 18185 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -093.
(18) P.R. No. 18187 — A Resolution Approving An Interlocal
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port
Arthur Independent School District
Proposed Resolution No. 18187 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -094.
(19) P.R. No. 18188 — A Resolution Approving An Interlocal
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Lamar
State College -Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 18188 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -095.
(20) P.R. No. 18189 — A Resolution Approving An Interlocal
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Sabine
Pass Independent School District
Proposed Resolution No. 18189 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -096.
(21) P.R. No. 18190 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum
Of Understanding (MOU) Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Christus St. Mary Hospital
Proposed Resolution No. 18190 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -097.
(22) P.R. No. 18191 — A Resolution Approving An Interlocal
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port
Neches - Groves Independent School District
Proposed Resolution No. 18191 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -098.
(23) P.R. No. 18192 — A Resolution Authorizing The First
Renewal, The Second Year, Of A Contract With Siddons-
Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur And Houston,
Texas, For Preventive Maintenance And Repair To Fire
Department Fire Apparatus And Other Special Response
Vehicles In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $160,000.00.
Funding From Account No. 001 -1121- 522.43 -00
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Proposed Resolution No. 18192 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -099.
(24) P.R. No. 18193 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The
Amount Of $6,131.74 Made Against Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of
Property Damage To City Dump Truck Vehicle #1784
Proposed Resolution No. 18193 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -100.
(25) P.R. No. 18194 — A Resolution Rescinding In Its Entirety
Resolution No. 14 -028 Which Awarded The Temporary
Staffing Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Silva Solutions, LLC., Of Nederland, Texas, For Category H:
"Event Laborer At Civic Center ".
Proposed Resolution No. 18194 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -101.
(28) P.R. No. 18201 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Property Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $15,129.44 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) As A
Result Of Damage To The Pleasure Island Cart Barn (1901
T B Ellison Parkway)
Proposed Resolution No. 18201 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -102.
(30) P.R. No. 18203 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A One -Year Extension Of The Existing
Lease Between The City Of Port Arthur And The New
Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA) For The Lease
Of Ten Buses, In An Amount Not To Exceed $6,000.00.
(Account No. 401 -1501- 561.51 -00)
Proposed Resolution No. 18203 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -103.
(31) P.R. No. 18205 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With American Facility
Services Of Alpharetta, Georgia, For Janitorial Service For
City Hall And City Hall Annex. Funding Is Available In
Account 001 - 1206 - 531.32 -00 For An Annual Amount Not
To Exceed $34,896.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18205 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -104.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(8) P. R. No. 18176 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Supplement To The Industrial District Agreement With
GT Logistics LLC And Golden Triangle Properties
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18176 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18176:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18176 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -105.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -105 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -105
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A SUPPLEMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH GT LOGISTICS
LLC AND GOLDEN TRIANGLE PROPERTIES
(13) P.R. No. 18182 — A Resolution Requesting That The City Of
Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
(PAEDC) Partner With The City Of Port Arthur For The
Economic Development Component Of The City
Comprehensive Plan, Being Developed With The
Participation Of Freese And Nichols, Inc., At A Cost To
PAEDC Not To Exceed $200,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18182 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18182:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18182 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -106.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -106 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -106
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PAEDC)
PARTNER WITH THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMPONENT OF THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, BEING DEVELOPED WITH THE
PARTICIPATION OF FREESE AND NICHOLS,
INC., AT A COST TO PAEDC NOT TO EXCEED
$200,000.00
(17) P.R. No. 18186 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum
Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Spindletop MHMR Services
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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. 18186 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18186:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18186 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -107.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -107 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -107
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND SPINDLETOP MHMR
SERVICES
(26) P.R. No. 18195 — A Resolution Pertaining To The Legal
Services Agreement With Olson & Olson
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. 18195 be adopted.
Councilmember Lewis made the following statement for the record:
I did talk with the attorney even though 1, 4 and 5 we voted against this,
I assured the attorney that we are going to honor his contract and he will
be getting his money. This is for $17,428.00 I believe and also there is a
companion item that we are going to be dealing with in Executive Session
for another $12,500.00. My point is this, we as councilmembers are going
to have to be mindful of what we do when we get outside of our capacity
of elected officials. We must be mindful, because when we create a mess
the tax payers have to pick it up.
Councilmember Thomas call for a Point of Order regarding Councilmember Lewis to
continue his discussion or not.
The following roll call vote was taken on the Point of Order for Councilmember Lewis to
• continue his line of discussion or not:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Thomas "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The Point of Order carried.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18195:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18195 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -108.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -108 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -108
A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE LEGAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OLSON & OLSON
(27) P.R. No. 18199 — A Resolution As It Pertains To The
Purchase Of Lots 1 Through 8, Block 3, W. H. Schmyser
Subdivision No. 3, Being The Corner Of Grannis Avenue And
Reverend Ransom Howard Street, From The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation, In
The Amount Of $3,900.00; Funding Available In Account
No. 001- 1003 - 512.59 -00 M97903
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 18199 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18199 be amended as follows:
To add the following language: This property was purchased for the
expansion of Lincoln Park
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18199:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18199 was amended.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18199 as amended:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18199 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 14-
109.
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The caption of Resolution No. 14 -109 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -109
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE
PURCHASE OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 8, BLOCK 3,
W. H. SCHMYSER SUBDIVISION NO. 3, BEING
THE CORNER OF GRANNIS AVENUE AND
REVEREND RANSOM HOWARD STREET, FROM
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $3,900.00; FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1003-
512.59 -00 M97903
(29) P.R. No. 18202 — A Resolution Authorizing The Placing Of A
Proposition On The May 10, 2014 Election Ballot Regarding
The Restoration And Rehabilitation Of Rose Hill Manor
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. 18202 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18202 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
18202 from the agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18202 was removed from the agenda.
(32) P.R. No. 18206 — A Resolution Authorizing The March 4,
2014, Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Times Be
Changed To 8:30 A.M.
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18206 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18206:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18206 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -110.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -110 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 -110
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MARCH 4,
2014, REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING TIMES BE CHANGED TO 8:30 A.M.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:13 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
10:35 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson; Councilmembers Scott, Albright, Lewis, Freeman and Thomas; City Manager
Comeaux; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief
Blanton.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
A. Resolutions
(4) P.R. No. 18198 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Repurchase Property From The Port Arthur Housing
Authority
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. 18198 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned repurchase.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18198:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18198 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -111.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -111 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -111
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO
REPURCHASE PROPERTY FROM THE PORT
ARTHUR HOUSING AUTHORITY
(5) P.R. No. 18200 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember
Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18200 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
18200 from the agenda:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18200 was removed from the agenda.
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6366 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 Of The
Code Of Ordinances By Deleting Section 78 -244 To The
Code Of Ordinances (Requested By Councilmember
Albright)
The Interim City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6366 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6366:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6366 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14 -04.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14 -04 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY DELETING SECTION 78-
244 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ALBRIGHT)
(2) P.O. No. 6368 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Retirement
Of The Canine Explosive Detection Dog "Zeus" And
Transferring To The Personal Care Of Antonio Mitchell
The Interim City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Ordinance No. 6368 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6368:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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Proposed Ordinance No. 6368 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14 -05.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14 -05 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -05
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
RETIREMENT OF THE CANINE EXPLOSIVE
DETECTION DOG "ZEUS" AND TRANSFERRING
TO THE PERSONAL CARE OF ANTONIO
MITCHELL
(3) P.O. No. 6369 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special
Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To Jefferson
County
The Interim City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6369 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6369:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6369 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14 -06.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14 -06 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -06
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF
PROPERTY TO JEFFERSON COUNTY
(4) P. O. No. 6370 — 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 Pursuant To A
Settlement With Entergy Texas, Inc.; 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 Interim City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Ordinance No. 6370 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6370:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6370 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14 -07.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14 -07 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -07
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 ]UST
AND REASONABLE RATES FOR ENTERGY
TEXAS, INC., FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE
MUNICIPAL LIMITS PURSUANT TO A
SETTLEMENT WITH ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.;
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
(5) P. O. No. 6371 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port
Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy
Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas,
Inc., At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas And The
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In 2014
The Interim City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6371 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6371:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6371 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14 -08.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14 -08 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY
SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS
CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., AT THE
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS AND
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THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY
COMMISSION IN 2014
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation Regarding The City Of Port
Arthur Vs. The Estate Of Juanita Tyler
(2) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The
Selection Process Of Potential Candidates For The Position
Of City Manager
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending /Potential Litigation Regarding
Cause No. E- 194887; Reginald Trainer, Efrain Avendano,
Paul Hulin And Herman Levingston v. City of Port Arthur
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:54 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above - mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 11:37 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson;
Councilmembers Scott, Lewis Freeman and Thomas; City Manager Comeaux; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(1) P.R. No. 18180 — A Resolution Pertaining To Request
Submitted By The Law Firm Of Langston Scott Adams
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. 18180 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
18180:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Freeman
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 11:48 a.m.
An audio -tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
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ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD February 18, 2014.
APPROVED :
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