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Home My WebLink About6/25/2014 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING —June 25, 2014 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Frank 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 25, 2014, 2014 at 5:43 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Elizabeth "Liz" Segler, Stephen Mosely, Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. and Kaprina Frank, 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. Mayor Pro Tern Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 5:53 p.m. Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Williamson joined the Regular Meeting at 5:47 p.m. Councilmember Morris Albright, III. was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations— None Minutes — None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Alicia G. Marshall, Regarding Manning Street Ms. Alicia Marshall, 2913 58th Street, appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mentioned topic. (2) Warren Fields, Regarding Problems In El Vista Community Mr. Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mentioned topic. (3) Eddie Levy, Regarding "To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required" Mr. Eddie Levy, 3434 5th Street, appeared before the City Council regarding the above- mentioned topic. B. Presentations — None C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS— None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.O. 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 Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6386 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6386 be removed from the agenda. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Ordinance No. 6386: Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "No" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Segler "Yes" Councilmember Williamson "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Ordinance No. 6386 was removed from the agenda. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 18383, 18385 and 18397: (A) Expense Reports Mayor, Deloris Prince: Beaumont, Texas. South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC): Meeting Date Of Trip: June 18, 2014 $27.87 City Attorney, Valecia R. Tizeno: Houston, Texas. Human Resources Law: What You Need To Know Now Date Of Trip: May 7, 2014 $491.49 Resolutions— Consent (1) P.R. No. 18364 — A Resolution Authorizing Re-Certification Of Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/B/A Legacy Community Development Corporation And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/B/A Legacy Community Development Corporation For The Rehabilitation And Sale Of One Home And The Construction And Sale Of One Home. The Total Amount Provided For Said Activities Is $187,300.00; Provided By The Federal Home Program, Account Number 108-2141-626.59-00, Project Numbers, HE1201, HE1301 And Home Program Income Funds Proposed Resolution No. 18364 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-273. (2) P.R. No. 18376 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux & Gates Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide The Engineering Services For Covered Boat Stalls At The Pleasure Island Marina At A Cost Not To Exceed $50,000.00 Proposed Resolution No. 18376 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-274. City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting—June 25, 2014 (3) P.R. No. 18377 — A Resolution Accepting A Water Utilities Easement From FLS-PA, LP, For The Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining Of Water Utilities On Their Property At 925 Kerry Thomas Drive In The City Of Port Arthur Proposed Resolution No. 18377 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-275. (4) P.R. No. 18378 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Fire Hydrants For The Utility Operations Department With HD Supply Of Beaumont, Texas, In The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $162,641.65 (Unit Prices As Shown In The Attached Bid Tabulation). Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-1253- 532.35-00 Proposed Resolution No. 18378 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-276. (5) P.R. No. 18379 — Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Proposed Resolution No. 18379 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-277. (6) P.R. No. 18381 — A Resolution Accepting Assignments Of Water Transmission Line Easements From Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC Proposed Resolution No. 18381 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-278. (7) P.R. No. 18382 — A Resolution Rejecting The Bids For The Maintenance Of Generators For The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Authorizing Re-Advertisement With Revised Specifications Proposed Resolution No. 18382 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-279. (10) P.R. No. 18387 — A Resolution Accepting The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee, The Contractor's Certificate And Release, And The Final Payment In The Amount Of $212,805.21 Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators & Constructors, LTD., For The Highway 87 Water Transmission Line Project, Project No. I21SPW, 144-1201-532.59-00 Proposed Resolution No. 18387 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-280. (11) P.R. No. 18393 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Extend The Lease Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Yacht Club 3 Months Proposed Resolution No. 18393 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-281. (12) P.R. No. 18396 — A Resolution Authorizing The 5th Annual Renewal For A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And LT Systems, Inc., Of Port Neches, Texas, For Municipal Court Software Maintenance And Support Services In The Amount Of $6,583.50; Funding Is Available In Account No. 001-1012-513.54-00 Proposed Resolution No. 18396 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-282. City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting —June 25, 2014 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (8) P.R. No. 18383 — A Resolution Rejecting The Bids For The Port Arthur Armory Renovation — Phase 3 For The Property Located At 3451 57th Street Due To Funding Deficiencies The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18383 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18383: Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Segler "Yes" Councilmember Williamson "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18383 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-283. The caption of Resolution No. 14-283 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-283 A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE BIDS FOR THE PORT ARTHUR ARMORY RENOVATION — PHASE 3 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3451 57TH STREET DUE TO FUNDING DEFICIENCIES (9) P.R. No. 18385 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 5 Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators & Constructors, LTD., And Change Order No. 5 With The General Land Office (GLO) For The Highway 87 Water Transmission Line Project, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $222,472.40 To A New Total Of $2,286,666.23; Project No. I21SPW, 144-1201- 532.59-00 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. 18385 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18385: Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Segler "Yes" Councilmember Williamson "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18385 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-284. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting—June 25, 2014 The caption of Resolution No. 14-284 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-284 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EXCAVATORS & CONSTRUCTORS, LTD., AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 WITH THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO) FOR THE HIGHWAY 87 WATER TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT, DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $222,472.40 TO A NEW TOTAL OF $2,286,666.23; PROJECT NO. I21SPW, 144- 1201-532.59-00 (13) P.R. No. 18397 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 14-253 In Its Entirety And Authorizing A Second And Final Renewal Of The Lease Of The Building At 441 Austin Avenue The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18397 be adopted. The Mayor made the following statement for the record: For the record since everything has been said like that this lease did not expire, June 30. We have until Monday with this lease anyway so it is not one that has expired we are trying to rectify it. This lease is still current. It's not expired. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18397: Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Segler "Yes" Councilmember Williamson "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18397 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-285. The caption of Resolution No. 14-285 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-285 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 14-253 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND AUTHORIZING A SECOND AND FINAL RENEWAL OF THE LEASE OF THE BUILDING AT 441 AUSTIN AVENUE VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 18390 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A Public Hearing To Consider A Tax Abatement Agreement With ZeoGas LLC (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting—June 25, 2014 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. 18390 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18390: Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Frank "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Segler "Yes" Councilmember Williamson "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18390 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-286. The caption of Resolution No. 14-286 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-286 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALLING OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ZEOGAS LLC (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS) B. Ordinances— None X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 6:33 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 25, 2014. APPROVED • City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting—June 25, 2014