HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 18, 2014 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — March 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, March
18, 2014 at 8:46 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., 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 Lewis joined the Regular Meeting at 8:48 a.m.
Councilmember Thomas joined the Regular Meeting at 8:49 a.m.
Councilmember Elizabeth "Liz" Segler was absent from the Regular meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
Minutes
February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting
February 18, 2014 Regular Meeting
February 20, 2014 Special Executive Meeting
February 24, 2014 Special Executive Meeting
March 4, 2014 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Albright
and carried, the above - mentioned Minutes were adopted.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers - None
B. Presentations
(1) Valecia Tizeno, City Attorney, On Roundtable Workshop
With Companies That Have Industrial District Agreements
With The City Of Port Arthur
The City Attorney gave the above - mentioned presentation.
(2) Monthly Crime Report
Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton gave the above - mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
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D. Correspondence
(1) Certification Of Candidates For The Port Arthur General
Election, To Be Held On May 10, 2014
The City Secretary read the above - mentioned Certification of Candidates into the
record.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. — None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 18094, 18222, 18228, 18233, 18243 and 18244:
(A) Expense Reports
Municipal Court 3udge, Kermit C Morrison, 3r.:
Galveston, Texas For The Judges Seminar
February 24 — 25, 2014 $386.08
Resolutions — Consent
(2) P.R. No. 18212 — A Resolution In Support Of The
Submission Of An Application By Port Arthur LM, LP, For
Housing Tax Credits At 1300 Joe Louis Avenue
Proposed Resolution No. 18212 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -127.
(3) P.R. No. 18214 — A Resolution Approving An Increase In
The Existing Blanket Purchase Order For The First Year By
$330.00 For Advanced Systems And Alarm Services Of
Beaumont, Texas, For Monitoring Service Of The Transit
Service Center; Funds Available In Account No. 401 -1504-
561.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18214 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -128.
(4) P.R. No. 18220 — A Resolution Authorizing A Two -Year
Consulting Contract With Muniservices, LLC, For Local
Hotel Occupancy Tax Audit And Administration Services In
An Amount Not To Exceed $15,000.00 Per Year Account No.
140 - 1405 - 551.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18220 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -129.
(7) P.R. No. 18230 — A Resolution Approving Change Order No.
1 To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Arceneaux & Gates, A Burrow Global Company, To Develop
Preliminary Paving Plans And Utilize That Information To
Develop A Grading Plan To Eliminate Water Ponding In The
Spur 93 Business Park
Proposed Resolution No. 18230 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -130.
(8) P.R. No. 18231— A Resolution Approving Change Order No.
1 To The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Arceneaux & Gates, A Burrow Global Company, For Certain
Technical And Professional Services For Sidewalk
Modifications And Utility Tunnel Closure At 501 Procter
Street
Proposed Resolution No. 18231 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -131.
(10) P.R. No. 18235 — A Resolution Authorizing The May 10,
2014 General Election Support And Services Agreement
With Hart Intercivic In An Amount Not To Exceed
$8,100.00; Funding Is Available In Account No. 001 -1013-
513.54 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18235 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -132.
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(11) P.R. No. 18237 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Deeds Of Trust And Loan
Agreements Between The City And Four (4) Homeowners
That Are Certified To Participate In The Rehabilitation And
Reconstruction Federal Program
Proposed Resolution No. 18237 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -133.
(12) P.R. No. 18238 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18238 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -134.
(13) P.R. No. 18239 — A Resolution Authorizing The Final
Payment In The Amount Of $4,170.50 For The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And D & R Commercial
Construction Of Lumberton, Texas, And Releasing The
Retainage In The Amount Of $4,693.25 For The Installation
Of A Test Facility At The Port Arthur Armory (Phase I).
Funding In Account No. 306 -1606- 591.59 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18239 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -135.
(14) P.R. No. 18240 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Extension With Brown,
Reynolds, Watford Architects, Inc., Of College Station,
Texas, For Design Of The Renovations And Improvements
To The Property Located At 3451 57 Street In Port Arthur,
Texas, For No Additional Cost
Proposed Resolution No. 18240 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -136.
(15) P.R. No. 18242 — A Resolution Authorizing The Final
Payment In The Amount Of $87,296.81 For The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And LDF Construction Of
Spring, Texas, For The Construction Of A Fire Station And
Apparatus Garage In The Sabine Pass Area Of Port Arthur.
Funding In Account No. 121- 2300 - 901.82 -00, Project No.
IKEFS4
Proposed Resolution No. 18242 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -137.
(18) P.R. No. 18245 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment Of
Invoices To Arceneaux & Gates Of Port Arthur, Texas, For
Payment Of Engineering Services And Related Expenditures
For Pleasure Island Marina Boat Slip Covers And Pleasure
Island Recreation Corridor Trail Section 2
Proposed Resolution No. 18245 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -138.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18094 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
13 -612 For Removing Certain Items From The Flexible Base
Streets Reconstruction Contract With LD Construction Of
Beaumont, Texas, And Decreasing The Contract Amount By
$95,508.75 To $396,491.25; Funding Is Available In
Account 001 -1203- 531.86 -01
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18094 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18094:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Thomas "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18094 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -139.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -139 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -139
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
13 -612 FOR REMOVING CERTAIN ITEMS FROM
THE FLEXIBLE BASE STREETS
RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH LD
CONSTRUCTION OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND
DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$95,508.75 TO $396,491.25; FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 001 - 1203 - 531.86 -01
(5) P.R. No. 18222 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Three Year Contract For High Speed
Internet Access For Central Fire Station From Time Warner
Cable Business Class, For The Fire Department In The
Amount Of $169.95 Per Month, Plus A $150.00 One Time
Installation Fee; Funding Available In Account Number
001 -1121- 522.61.03
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. 18222 be adopted.
Port Arthur Fire Chief Larry Richards appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned contract.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18222:
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. 18222 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -140.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -140 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 -140
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE YEAR
CONTRACT FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET
ACCESS FOR CENTRAL FIRE STATION FROM
TIME WARNER CABLE BUSINESS CLASS, FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$169.95 PER MONTH, PLUS A $150.00 ONE
TIME INSTALLATION FEE; FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 001 -1121-
522.61.03
(6) P.R. No. 18228 — A Resolution Approving A Grant To The
Port Arthur Rotary Club To Construct The International
Avenue Of Flags Monument To Be Located At The Seawall
Under The Operation Downtown Site Improvement Grant
Program
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. 18228 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned grant.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18228:
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. 18228 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -141.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -141 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -141
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT TO THE
PORT ARTHUR ROTARY CLUB TO CONSTRUCT
THE INTERNATIONAL AVENUE OF FLAGS
MONUMENT TO BE LOCATED AT THE SEAWALL
UNDER THE OPERATION DOWNTOWN SITE
IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
(9) P.R. No. 18233 — A Resolution Amending The FY 2013 -2014
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, RLSS -Local Public
Health System, To Increase The Contract Budget Amount
By $39,294.00, Which Increases The Total Contract Award
From $167,517.00 To $206,811.00; Funds Will Be Placed In
Account Number 101 -1341- 542.11 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18233 be adopted.
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Health Department Director Judith Smith appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned contract.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18233:
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. 18233 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -142.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -142 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -142
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2013 -2014
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
HEALTH SERVICES, RLSS -LOCAL PUBLIC
HEALTH SYSTEM, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT
BUDGET AMOUNT BY $39,294.00, WHICH
INCREASES THE TOTAL CONTRACT AWARD
FROM $167,517.00 TO $206,811.00; FUNDS
WILL BE PLACED IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 101-
1341- 542.11 -00
(16) P.R. No. 18243 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Proposed Abandonment Of A 20' Wide And A
10' Wide Alley R.O.W., Located Within And Adjacent To The
Old Interurban R.O.W., Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas, A14-01 — The Hughen Center, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18243 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18243:
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. 18243 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -143.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -143 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -143
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED
ABANDONMENT OF A 20' WIDE AND A 10'
WIDE ALLEY R.O.W., LOCATED WITHIN AND
ADJACENT TO THE OLD INTERURBAN R.O.W.,
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PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS,
A14-01 — THE HUGHEN CENTER, INC.
(17) P.R. No. 18244 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Proposed Abandonment Of A Portion Of
Shreveport Avenue Right -Of -Way, Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas, A14 -02 — Jefferson County
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. 18244 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18244:
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. 18244 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -144.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -144 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -144
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED
ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF
SHREVEPORT AVENUE RIGHT -OF -WAY, PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, A14 -02
— JEFFERSON COUNTY
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18227 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 14 -054
Approving Additional Funding In An Amount Not To Exceed
One Hundred And Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00) For
City Park Improvement Projects At Lions Park And
Lakeside Park By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18227 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned projects.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18227:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
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Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18227 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -145.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -145 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -145
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 14-
054 APPROVING ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AND
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($110,000.00) FOR
CITY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT
LIONS PARK AND LAKESIDE PARK BY THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(3) P.R. No. 18232 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Labiche
Architectural Group, Inc., And Further Authorizing The City
Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation To Provide Funding For Said Project In The
Amount Of $52,000.00 For The Design, Construction
Management, And Provision Of Cost Estimates For Park
Improvement Projects At Lions, Lakeside, Lincoln,
Montrose And Rose Hill Parks
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18232 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18232:
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. 18232 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -146.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -146 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -146
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH LABICHE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC.,
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE
FUNDING FOR SAID PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $52,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND
PROVISION OF COST ESTIMATES FOR PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT LIONS, Lakeside,
Lincoln, Montrose And Rose Hill Parks
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(4) P.R. No. 18241 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Master Service Agreement With
Liftoff, LLC, For The Deployment Of Office 365 Microsoft
Exchange And Training Of The Information Technology
Staff
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18232 be adopted.
IT Director Fay Young appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding
the above - mentioned service agreement.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18241:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18241 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -147.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -147 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -147
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MASTER SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH LIFTOFF, LLC, FOR THE
DEPLOYMENT OF OFFICE 365 MICROSOFT
EXCHANGE AND TRAINING OF THE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFF
(5) P.R. No. 18249 — A Resolution To Pay John Hall Public Affairs For
Consulting Services For January 1, 2014 Through February 9,
2014; Account No. 001 -1003- 512.59 -00 M97903
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. 18249 be adopted.
Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above - mentioned consulting services.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:07 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
10:21 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.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18249:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Thomas `Yes"
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Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18249 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -148.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -148 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -148
A RESOLUTION TO PAY JOHN HALL PUBLIC
AFFAIRS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9,
2014; ACCOUNT NO. 001 - 1003 - 512.59 -00
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B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6374 — An Ordinance Amending Section 7.04 Of
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation's Bylaws
The Interim City Manager introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 6374 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned EDC Bylaws.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6374 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Ordinance No.
6374 from the agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6374 was removed from the agenda.
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
(2) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And /Or Industrial Business
Prospects (KT Holdings, Inc.)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:55 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above - mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 12:07 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Williamson;
Councilmembers Scott, Albright, Lewis and Thomas; City Manager Comeaux; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
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(2) P.R. No. 18229 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4a Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Economic Incentive Contract And Loan
Agreement With KT Holdings, Inc.
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 18229 be adopted.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18229 be removed.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
18229:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18229 was removed from the agenda.
IX. DISCUSSION
(1) Discussion Regarding The Preparation Of A Hiring Matrix
For The Position Of City Manager
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the City Manager search.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 12:41 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.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD March 18, 2014.
APPROVED •
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