HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 15, 2014 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — April 15, 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, April 15,
2014 at 8:31 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., Elizabeth "Liz" Segler, Morris Albright, III. and
Derrick Freeman; 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 Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:40 a.m.
Councilmember Kerry "Twin" Thomas joined the Regular Meeting at 8:41 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
Minutes
March 18, 2014 Regular Meeting
April 1, 2014 Special Meeting
April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting
April 3, 2014 Special Meeting
April 4, 2014 Special Meeting
April 7, 2014 Special Meeting
April 8, 2014 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried, the above - mentioned Minutes were adopted.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Harold L. Doucet Sr., Regarding Use Of And Purpose of City
Manager's Contingency Fund
Mr. Harold L. Doucet, Sr., 5180 Cambridge appeared before the City Council to discuss
the contingency fund.
B. Presentations
(1) - Qr. Albert Thigpen, Director of Human Resources, Civil Service,
Parks and Recreation And Ms. Christe Smith, TRMC, Regarding The
Participants In The 2014 Student Day In Government
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen and Administrative Secretary Christe Smith
appeared before the City Council to introduce the participants in the 2014 Student Day
in Government.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Albright that
the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of 18259, 18264,
18267, 18268, 18273, 18276, 18282 and 18289:
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18224 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept The Real Property Donation Located At
3308 12 Street From Be Van Nguyen And Nuoi Tat
Proposed Resolution No. 18224 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -167.
(2) P. R. No. 18258 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A One Year Contract With Tri City
Exterminating Co., Of Nederland, Texas, In An Amount Not
To Exceed $1,500.00; Funds Available In Various Transit
Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18258 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -168
(4) P.R. No. 18260 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Extension For Professional
Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Soutex
Surveyors And Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide
The Engineering Services For Removal And Replacement Of
Approximately 335 Linear Feet Of 66" RCP Stormwater On
Shreveport Avenue, From Procter Street To 5 Street For
No Additional Cost. Account 001 - 1202 - 531.54 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18260 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -169.
(5) P.R. No. 18261 — A Resolution Authorizing The Transfer Of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds From
Demolition /Clearance Project #C39120 In The Amount Of
$200,000.00 To Community Development Block Grant
Streets Reconstruction Project #C39150
Proposed Resolution No. 18261 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -170.
(6) P.R. No. 18263 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not To
Exceed $477,602.78 Per Annum; Proposed Funding By:
General Liability Insurance Fund: 612- 1702- 581.52 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18263 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -171.
(10) P.R. No. 18269 — Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18269 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -172.
(11) P.R. No. 18271 — A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating
Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government
Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With
The Bargaining Agent Of The International Association Of
Fire Fighters Local 397 Of The City Of Port Arthur Fire
Department
Proposed Resolution No. 18271 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -173.
(12) P.R. No. 18272 — A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating
Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government
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Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With
The Bargaining Agent Of The Port Arthur Police Association
Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department
Proposed Resolution No. 18272 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -174.
(14) P.R. No. 18275 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Three -Year Enterprise Enrollment
Agreement Covering Email And Desktop /Server Client
Access Licenses With Microsoft For An Annual Amount Of
$13,996.00; Funding Available In Account 001 -1034-
515.54 -00
Proposed Resolution No. 18275 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -175.
(16) P.R. No. 18277 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down
Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The
Purchase Of 2024 9 Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through
The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program
Proposed Resolution No. 18277 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -176.
(17) P.R. No. 18280 — A Resolution Approving An Increase In
The Existing Blanket Order By $2,750.00; For Affordable
Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass
Cutting And Lawn Maintenance Services For The West Side
Community Complex, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-
1061- 518.31.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18280 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -177.
(18) P.R. No. 18281— A Resolution For City Council To Authorize
The Amendment Of Resolution No. 12 -031 That Authorized
The Fair Housing Activity Statement -Texas (FHAST) Form
For The Disaster Recovery Program For Round 2.2 Funding
Proposed Resolution No. 18281 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -178.
(20) P.R. No. 18283 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Modify The Language In The Specifications For Security
Guard Services Of Resolution 13 -501 For Services At The
Spur 93 Business Park
Proposed Resolution No. 18283 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -179.
(21) P.R. No. 18286 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Contract For Landscaping And Irrigation
Maintenance At The Highway 73 Business Park With
Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 18286 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -180.
(23) P.R. No. 18292 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group Inc., In The Amount Of $19,000.00; And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A -T), To Be
Charged To Account No. 120 -1429- 582.59 -05 (EDC)
Proposed Resolution No. 18292 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -181.
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(24) P.R. No. 18293 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Clean Air Remediation Environmental Service In The
Amount Of $15,534.00; And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group A), To Be Charged To
Account No. 120 - 1429 - 582.59 -05 (EDC)
Proposed Resolution No. 18293 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -182.
(25) P.R. No. 18294 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group Inc., In The Amount Of $17,000.00; And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B), To Be Charged
To Account No. 120 -1429- 582.59 -05 (EDC)
Proposed Resolution No. 18294 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -183.
(26) P.R. No. 18295 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $20,500.00; And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C), To Be Charged
To Account No. 120 -1429- 582.59 -05 (EDC)
Proposed Resolution No. 18295 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -184.
(27) P.R. No. 18296 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $20,400.00; And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group D), To Be
Charged To Account No. 120 -1429- 582.59 -05 (EDC)
Proposed Resolution No. 18296 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -185.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M.
(1) 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., Block 12, Town Of Griffing, Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Public Hearing at 9:03 a.m.
Senior Planner Paul Brown appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of
the above - mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above - mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above - mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:12 a.m.
(2) For The Purpose Of Considering The Federal Transit
Administration's Proposed Award For Operation And
Capital For Fiscal Year 2013 -14 For The Port Arthur Transit
(PAT) System
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Public Hearing at 9:12 a.m.
Transit Supervisor Tom Kestranek appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the above - mentioned item.
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The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above - mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above - mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Thomas seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:22 a.m.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(3) P.R. No. 18259 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To
Enter Into An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, Inc., For
The Development Of A Port Arthur Downtown
Revitalization Plan In The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$731,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account Numbers
001 -1051- 517.54 -00 And 120 -1429- 582.59 -05
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. 18259 be adopted.
Planing Director Ron Burton 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.
18259:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18259 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -186.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -186 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -186
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FREESE
AND NICHOLS, INC., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A PORT ARTHUR DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION PLAN IN THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $731,000.00. FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBERS 001 -1051-
517.54 -00 AND 120- 1429 - 582.59 -05
(7) P.R. No. 18264 — A Resolution Authorizing The Release Of
Retainage In The Amount Of $24,304.28 For The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And N & T Construction
Company, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Renovation Of
The Downtown Pavilion. Funding In Account No. 120 -1429-
582 -59.03 And 001 -1003- 512.59 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18264 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste 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.
18264:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18264 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -187.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -187 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -187
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE
OF RETAINAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,304.28
FOR THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND N & T CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC., OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR
THE RENOVATION OF THE DOWNTOWN
PAVILION. FUNDING IN ACCOUNT NO. 120-
1429- 582 -59.03 AND 001 - 1003 - 512.59 -00
(8) P.R. No. 18267 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement With CeII More
Communications Of Houston, Texas, For The Annual
Software Service For 220 Vehicular GPS At $5,500.00; Per
Month, For A Total Amount Of $66,000.00; Funds Are
Available In Account No. 001 -1201- 531.43 -01
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18267 be adopted.
Mayor Prince left the Regular Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson chaired the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18267:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18267 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -188.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -188 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 -188
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
CELL MORE COMMUNICATIONS OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS, FOR THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE SERVICE
FOR 220 VEHICULAR GPS AT $5,500.00; PER
MONTH, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $66,000.00;
FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001-
1201- 531.43 -01
(9) P.R. No. 18268 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Petroleum Traders
Corporation Of Fort Wayne, Indiana, For The Purchase Of
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel In An Amount Not To Exceed
$400,000.00; Funding Is Available In Transit Account
Numbers: 401 -1501- 561.24 -00 And 401- 5606 - 561.24 -00
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 18268 be adopted.
Mayor Prince returned to the Regular Meeting and chaired the meeting.
Transit Supervisor Tom Kestranek 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.
18268:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18268 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -189.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -189 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -189
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
PETROLEUM TRADERS CORPORATION OF FORT
WAYNE, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000.00;
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN TRANSIT ACCOUNT
NUMBERS: 401 -1501- 561.24 -00 AND 401-
5606- 561.24 -00
(13) P.R. No. 18273 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Council
To Request That The Texas Department Of Public Safety
(TXDOT) Perform A Feasibility Study On The Cost And
Construction Of A Pedestrian Crosswalk Over Highway 69
At The Central Mall And Walmart Area (Requested By
Councilmember Thomas)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18273 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18273:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18273 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -190.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -190 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -190
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO REQUEST THAT THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (TXDOT)
. PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE COST
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN
CROSSWALK OVER HIGHWAY 69 AT THE
CENTRAL MALL AND WALMART AREA
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS)
(15) P.R. No. 18276 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
The Existing Blanket Order For Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
From Petroleum Traders Corporation; Funds Available In
Account 401- 000 - 142.10.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18276 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -191.
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Resolution No. 18276 be adopted.
Councilmember Thomas left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18276:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18276 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -191.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -191 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -191
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE
IN THE EXISTING BLANKET ORDER FOR ULTRA
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LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL FROM PETROLEUM
TRADERS CORPORATION; FUNDS AVAILABLE
IN ACCOUNT 401- 000 - 142.10.00
(19) P.R. No. 18282 — A Resolution Authorizing A Ten (10)
Month Extension To Civil Concepts, Inc., Of Pasadena,
Texas, For The Design And Oversight Of Concrete Slabs For
Bus Shelters
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. 18282 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18282:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18282 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -192.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -192 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -192
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEN (10)
MONTH EXTENSION TO CIVIL CONCEPTS, INC.,
OF PASADENA, TEXAS, FOR THE DESIGN AND
OVERSIGHT OF CONCRETE SLABS FOR BUS
SHELTERS
(22) P.R. No. 18289 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With The Labiche •
Architectural Group, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The
Architectural Repair And Restoration Assessment Of Rose
Hill Manor Historic Structure, For A Period Of 90 Days In An
Amount Not To Exceed $11,000.00; Funds Available In
Account No. 001- 1402 - 551.54 -00
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. 18289 be adopted.
Councilmember Thomas returned to the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18289:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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Proposed Resolution No. 18289 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -193.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -193 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -193
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
LABICHE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC., OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL
REPAIR AND RESTORATION ASSESSMENT OF
ROSE HILL MANOR HISTORIC STRUCTURE,
FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $11,000.00; FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1402-
551.54 -00
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18278 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Councilmembers Scott And
Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Scott
that Proposed Resolution No. 18278 be adopted.
Ms. Anna Barkers and Dwight Thomas were nominated as members for the
Beautification Commission.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18278:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18278 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -194.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -194 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -194
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND /OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS SCOTT
AND LEWIS)
(2) P.R. No. 18284 — A Resolution Approving An Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation And 7ireh World Church /
Outreach Ministries, Inc., In An Amount Not To Exceed
$110,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above- mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18284 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18284:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18284 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -195.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -195 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -195
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND 7IREH WORLD CHURCH /
OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $110,000.00
(3) P.R. No. 18285 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment
To The Performance Milestones Of The Economic Incentive
Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Climate Controlled Containers Manufacturing, LLC
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. 18285 be adopted.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned contract.
Interim City Manager Comeaux left the Regular Meeting.
Planning Director Ron Burton joined the Regular Meeting for Mr. Comeaux.
Mayor Prince left the Regular Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson chaired the meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18285:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18285 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -196.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -196 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 -196
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE PERFORMANCE MILESTONES OF THE
ECONOMIC INCENTIVE CONTRACT & LOAN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CLIMATE
CONTROLLED CONTAINERS MANUFACTURING,
LLC
(4) P.R. No. 18287 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Professional Service Contract With Haddon +
Cowan Architects Collaborative Of Austin, Texas, With
Vince Hauser As The Design Team Manager, In An Amount
Not To Exceed $21,000.00; With A Reimbursable Expense
Fee Not To Exceed $1,500.00
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 18287 be adopted.
Mayor Prince returned the Regular Meeting and chaired the meeting.
EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste 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.
18278:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18278 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14 -197.
The caption of Resolution No. 14 -197 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -197
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
HADDON + COWAN ARCHITECTS
COLLABORATIVE OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITH
VINCE HAUSER AS THE DESIGN TEAM
MANAGER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$21,000.00; WITH A REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE
FEE NOT TO EXCEED $1,500.00
(5) P.R. No. 18288 — A Resolution Approving The 2014
Community Development Block Grant Allocations In The
Amount Of $1,043,729.00 For The City Of Port Arthur
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Mayor Prince filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit and recused herself from any
discussion or action regarding the above - mentioned proposed resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 18288 be adopted.
Grants Supervisor Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above - mentioned allocations.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18288 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
18288:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18288 was tabled.
(6) P.R. No. 18297 — A Resolution Requesting Reconsideration
Of Resolution 13 -499 Authorizing The Port Arthur Section
4A Economic Development Corporation To Terminate The
Operation Downtown Contract With Kilgore Construction,
L.L.C., For Exterior Renovation To The Property Located At
1347 Procter Street Under The Operation Downtown Site
Improvement Grant Program (Requested By
Councilmember Thomas)
The Mayor introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18297 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to tabled Proposed Resolution No.
18297:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18297 was tabled.
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6375 — An Ordinance Amending Division 2 (Junked
And Abandoned Vehicles) Of Article IV (Junked And
Abandoned Property) Of Chapter 34 (Environment) Of The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
Planning Director Ron Burton introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6375 be adopted.
Assistant City Attorney Sam Shobassy appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above - mentioned proposed ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6375:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6375 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14 -12.
The caption of Ordinance No. 14 -12 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 2
(JUNKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES) OF
ARTICLE IV (JUNKED AND ABANDONED
PROPERTY) OF CHAPTER 34 (ENVIRONMENT)
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR
(2) P.O. No. 6379 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Amending Chapter 106 — Traffic,
Article III — Specific Street Regulations, Division 4 — Speed,
Section 106 -143 — Speed On State And Federal Highways
Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, To Establish The Maximum Prima Facie Speed Limit
For State Highway 82 From A Point South Of The Martin
Luther King Bridge Southward To The Texas /Louisiana
State Line; Authorizing The Posting Of Proper Signs;
Repealing Conflicting Ordinances; Containing A Savings
Clause; Prescribing A Penalty Of Not Less One Dollar
($1.00) Nor More Than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) For
Each Violation Thereof; And Providing For The Publication
And Effective Date Thereof
Planning Director Ron Burton introduced the above - mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Thomas that Proposed Ordinance No. 6379 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6379:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Thomas "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6379 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14 -13.
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The caption of Ordinance No. 14 -13 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 106 — TRAFFIC, ARTICLE III —
SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS, DIVISION 4
— SPEED, SECTION 106 -143 — SPEED ON STATE
AND FEDERAL HIGHWAYS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH THE MAXIMUM PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR STATE HIGHWAY 82
FROM A POINT SOUTH OF THE MARTIN
LUTHER KING BRIDGE SOUTHWARD TO THE
TEXAS /LOUISIANA STATE LINE; AUTHORIZING
THE POSTING OF PROPER SIGNS; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY
OF NOT LESS ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) NOR MORE
THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR
EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF
VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To
Industrial District Agreements And Legal Issues Related To
Potential Tax Abatements
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ET])
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land Located At 441 Austin Avenue
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:48 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above - mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 11:43 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler; Albright, Lewis,
Freeman and Thomas; Planning Director Ron Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City
Attorney Tizeno.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Thomas
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 11:44 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
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD: April 15, 2014
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APPROVED
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