HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/10/ 2014 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING —June 10, 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, June 10,
2014 at 8:35 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Derrick Freeman;
Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Segler, Morris Albright, III., Stephen Mosely and
Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr.; 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 Kaprina Frank joined the Regular Meeting at 8:38 a.m.
Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Williamson joined the Regular Meeting at 8:40 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
Minutes — None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Eddie Levy, Regarding "To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is
Required"— Not Present
B. Presentations
(2) Mayor Prince, Regarding General Land Office (GLO)
Mayor Prince presented an award of excellence to Finance Director Deborah Echols and
Grants Manager Mary Essex.
(1) Dr. Pringle, Regarding Housing And Urban Development
(HUD)
Mr. Ray Richardson and Christina Lewis appeared before the City Council on behalf of
Dr. Pringle and gave the above-mentioned presentation.
Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned presentation. Mr. Burton also introduced Fair Housing
Representative Gwen Carper and Intern Katie Theon.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M.
(1) To Consider Whether Or Not To Authorize The Chief Of
Police To Issue A Wrecker Permit For The Following Named
Business: REY-ES Towing Service Juan Reyes,
Owner/Operator 6024 Gulfway Port Arthur, TX 77642
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:17 a.m.
Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the proposed wrecker permit.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item. No one appeared.
REYES Towing Service CEO Jeremy Squires appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding his application for the above-mentioned wrecker permit.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:21 a.m.
IV. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 9:21 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 10:13 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Freeman;
Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Lewis, Williamson and Frank; City Manager
Comeaux; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief
Blanton.
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.087 Government Code —
To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And
/Or Industrial Business Prospects (Zeo Gas LLC)
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(1) Zeo Gas LLC, Regarding A Project Being Undertaken Within
The Corporate City Limits Of Port Arthur, LLC
Zeo Gas Representative Tim Belton appeared before the City Council and gave the
above-mentioned presentation.
Judge Jeff Brannick, 1149 Pearl Street, appeared before the City Council in support of
the Zeo Gas project.
Billy Dornbos appeared before the City Council in support of the Zeo Gas project.
Carl Sigiure appeared before the City Council in support of the Zeo Gas project.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:18 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
11:35 with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Freeman;
Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Mosely, Lewis, Williamson and Frank; Interim
City Manager Comeaux; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At
Arms Chief Blanton.
IV. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:43 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 12:10 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Freeman;
Councilmembers Scott, Segler, Albright, Lewis, Williamson and Frank; City Manager
Comeaux; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief
Blanton.
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.087 Government Code —
To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And
/Or Industrial Business Prospects (Zeo Gas LLC)
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V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 18330 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The Port Arthur
Hispanic Baseball League And The City Of Port Arthur For
The Use Of Barbara Jacket Baseball Field At Barbara Jacket
Park From May 27, 2014 to November 30, 2014
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18330 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and Mayor Pro Tern Freeman that
Proposed Resolution No. 18330 be amended as follows:
By adding a policy of self-policing, in the form of a penalty, if violated the
contract will be cancelled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18330:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18330 was amended.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18330 as amended:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18330 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 14-
255.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-255 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-255
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE PORT ARTHUR HISPANIC BASEBALL
LEAGUE AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR
THE USE OF BARBARA JACKET BASEBALL FIELD
AT BARBARA JACKET PARK FROM MAY 27,
2014 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2014
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(2) P.R. No. 18342 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Freeman)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18342 be adopted.
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman nominated Andrew Carmouche and Claudia Cade to be
appointed to the Beautification Commission.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18342:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18342 was adopted, with the names added, becoming
Resolution No. 14-256.
Resolution No. 14-256 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-256
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM FREEMAN)
(3) P.R. No. 18360 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The Port Arthur
Hispanic Open Independent League And The City Of Port
Arthur For The Use Of Leger Baseball Field At Pioneer Park
From May 27, 2014 Through November 30, 2014
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18360 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18360 be amended as follows:
By adding a policy of self-policing, in the form of a penalty, if violated the
contract will be cancelled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18360:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes""
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Proposed Resolution No. 18360 was amended.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18360, as amended:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18360 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
14-257.
Proposed Resolution No. 14-257 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 14-257
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE PORT ARTHUR HISPANIC OPEN
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE AND THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR FOR THE USE OF LEGER BASEBALL
FIELD AT PIONEER PARK FROM MAY 27, 2014
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2014
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 18350, 18366, 18367 and 18372:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18337 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And SCS Engineers Of
Bedford, Texas, To Provide The Necessary Design And
Construction Phase Services For The New North Detention
Basin At The City's Landfill, In An Amount Not-To-Exceed
$80,670.00, With Funding Available In Account No. 403-
1274-533.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18337 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-258.
(3) P.R. No. 18354 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non-Exclusive
Contract With Econo Lodge Inn & Suites As To Provide
Services, Supplies, Accommodations, Or Conference
Rooms, In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster With The
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Term Of The Agreement From July 24, 2014 To July 23,
2016
Proposed Resolution No. 18354 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-259. '
(4) P.R. No. 18356 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Third And Final Year Of The
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And O'Brien's
Response Management, L.L.C. (Formerly O'Brien's
Response Management, Inc.) Of Theodore, Alabama, For
Debris Monitoring In The Event Of An Emergency For
Disaster
Proposed Resolution No. 18356 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-260.
(5) P.R. No. 18357 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Third And Final Year Of The
Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theodore, Alabama, For
Debris Removal And Emergency Services For The City Of
Port Arthur In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
Proposed Resolution No. 18357 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-261.
(6) P.R. No. 18359 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Second Year (1st Renewal) Of The
Agreement With HD Supply Waterworks, LTD., Of
Beaumont, Texas, For Supplying High Density Polyethlene
Pipe (HDPE) In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000.00 Per
Year. Account Nos. 001-1204-531.34-00 And 001-1204-
531.84-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18359 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-262.
(7) P.R. No. 18363 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding
(MOU) With The Southeast Texas Regional Planning
Commission (SETRPC) To Enhance The City's Existing
Communication Capabilities With Blackboard Connect, In A
Not To Exceed Amount Of $14,061.56; Funding Available In
Account No. 001-1101-521.61-03
Proposed Resolution No. 18363 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-263.
(8) P.R. No. 18365 — A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment
To Blanket Purchase Order No. 177157 For Maintenance
Services For The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Systems (HVAC) In City Buildings, With Southeast Service
Co. Of Port Arthur, Texas, Increasing The Blanket Amount
By $40,000.00 To A New Blanket Purchase Order Total Of
$70,000.00, And Authorizing The Payment Of Invoice No.
8257 In The Amount Of $14,392.00 From Southeast Service
Co. Funds Are Available In Various Departmental Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18365 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-264.
(11) P.R. No. 18368 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
14-251 As It Pertains To The Date Of The Quarterly Texas
Municipal League Region 16 Meeting To Be Changed To
Thursday, July 10, 2014 In The City Of Port Arthur
(Requested By Mayor Prince)
Proposed Resolution No. 18368 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-265.
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(12) P.R. No. 18369 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Resilient Seat Valves,
For The Utility Operations Department With MDN
Enterprises Of New Caney, Texas, In The Amount Not To
Exceed $126,887.98; Funds Are Available In Account Nos.
410-1253-532.35-00 &410-1255-532.33-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18369 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-266.
(13) P.R. No. 18371 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make Application And Receive Funding
Through The 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program In The Amount Of
$33,022.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18371 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-267.
(15) P.R. No. 18373 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A
Professional Service Contract With Vincent P. Hauser Architect In
An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000.00; For Preparing And
Submitting Preliminary State Of Texas Historic Tax Credit
Application
Proposed Resolution No. 18373 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-268.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 18350 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Soutex Surveyors And Engineers For The
Extension Of A Contract For The Purpose Of Providing
Certain Professional Services Related To Performing A
Master Drainage Study To Maximize Development Within A
Target Area Of The City Of Port Arthur, And At No
Additional Cost To The City
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18350 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18350:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18350 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-269.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-269 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-269
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
SOUTEX SURVEYORS AND ENGINEERS FOR THE
EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CERTAIN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO
PERFORMING A MASTER DRAINAGE STUDY TO
MAXIMIZE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A TARGET
AREA OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, AND AT
NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CITY
(9) P.R. No. 18366 — A Resolution Approving The Demolition
And Clearance Of Three Hundred Twenty-Four (324)
Dilapidated Residential Properties That Were Damaged As
A Result Of Hurricane Ike, And Declaring Them Slum &
Blight. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) Will Allocate
Funding For The Activities
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18366 be adopted.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to
address inquiries regarding the above-mentioned project.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18366:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18366 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-270.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-270 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-270
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEMOLITION
AND CLEARANCE OF THREE HUNDRED
TWENTY-FOUR (324) DILAPIDATED
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES THAT WERE
DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE IKE,
AND DECLARING THEM SLUM & BLIGHT. THE
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO) WILL
ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR THE ACTIVITIES
(10) P.R. No. 18367 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 For A Time
Extension To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Basco Construction, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, And
Accepting The Two Certificates Of Substantial Completion
For The Concession Stands Constructed As Part Of Said
Contract
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Mosely that Proposed Resolution No. 18367 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18367:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott `Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18367 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-271.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-271 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-271
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
FOR A TIME EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
BASCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS, AND ACCEPTING THE TWO
CERTIFICATES OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
FOR THE CONCESSION STANDS CONSTRUCTED
AS PART OF SAID CONTRACT
(14) P.R. No. 18372 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
14-112 As It.Pertains To A Uniform Tax Abatement Policy
For The Term March 9, 2014 Through March 9, 2016
Pursuant To Chapter 312 Of The Texas Property Code
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18372 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
18372 from the agenda:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18372 was removed from the agenda.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18374 — A Resolution Authorizing The June 24,
2014 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date To Be
Changed To June 25, 2014 At 5:30 P.M.
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18374 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18374:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18374 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-272.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-272 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-272
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JUNE 24,
2014 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING DATE TO BE CHANGED TO JUNE 25,
2014 AT 5:30 P.M.
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6386 — 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 Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6366 be tabled.
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Segler "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 6386 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Frank
that Proposed Ordinance No. 6386 be amended as follows:
Section 704: Directors can only be removed for justifiable reasons by a
majority vote of the City Council.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 6366 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Ordinance No.
6366:
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Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Segler "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6366 was tabled.
(2) P.O. No. 6387 — An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 13-
35 As To Pertains To Amending Section 78-269 (B) (1) Of
The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It
Pertains To Travel Expenses Deleting The Notification
Provision (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
The Interim City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Councilmember Segler left the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Mosley that Proposed Ordinance No. 6387 be adopted.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6387 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Ordinance No.
6387:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6368 was removed from the agenda.
VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 1:45 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 2:30 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Freeman;
Councilmembers Scott, Mosely, Lewis, Williamson and Frank; City Secretary Bellard;
City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The
Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) (BASF And
TOTAL)
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The
Land located at 3451 57th Street
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The
Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) (Orange
County)
(4) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And
Responsibilities Of The City Attorney (Requested By The City
Attorney)
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(5) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects
(Sterling Shipyard)
(6) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects (Zeo Gas
LLC)
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION:
City Attorney Tizeno read the following motion into the record:
That the city attorney and the city manager be authorized to engage an
attorney specializing in annexation and boundary issues.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Freeman that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken to adopt the above-mentioned motion:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 2:32 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 June 10, 2014.
APPROVED •
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