HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 13, 2007 REGULARREGULAR MEETING- March 13, 2007
I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March
13, 2007 at 5:37 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Deloris "Bobble" Prince;
Councilmembers Felix A. Barker, Thomas ]. Henderson, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson and
Michael "Shane" Sinegal; Assistant City Manager Harvey Robinson; City Secretary
Evangeline "Van" Green and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow.
Councilmember Williamson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
Councilmember John Beard, Ir. was absent.
Il. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
The Mayor presented the following proclamation:
March 13, 2007 as "Fire Captain Pat: Beagle Day"
Port Arthur Fire Captain Pat Beagle appeared before the City Council to accept the
proclamation honoring him for his heroic rescue efforts.
Minutes - 3anuary 30, 2007 Regular Council Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember
Williamson and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned
minutes.
Councilmember Martin Flood arrived at the City Council meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Councilmember Willie "Bae' Lewis, Ir. arrived at the City Council meeting at 5:50 p.m.
III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
A. Presentations
Presentation By The Youth Advisory Council On Their
Attendance At The 2007 YAC State Summit In Fort Worth,
Texas & The Golden Triangle Days Event In Austin, Texas
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Doris Gill appeared before the City Council
to introduce the following members of the Youth Advisory Council:
Ms. Chloe Bolden
Ms. Ariel Moses
Mr. David Malveaux II
Ms. Brittany McKenzie
Ms. Cecelia Hamilton
Mr. Xavier Fontenette
The above-mentioned Youth Advisory Councilmembers appeared before the City Council
to discuss their learning experiences in attending events in Fort Worth and in Austin,
Texas.
B.
C.
Soeakers - None
Corresoondence
Letter Regarding RV Park On Pleasure Island
City Secretary Evangeline Green read the following letter into the record:
To:
February 1, 2007
Mayor Oscar Ortiz
Port Arthur City Council Members
Mr. Fitzgibbons
From:
Harold and Shirley McGuire
3684 S. MLK, PleasurE; Zsland
Port Arthur, TX
Re:
RV Park on Pleasure Zsland
:it has come to our attention that our neighbor at 3916 S. MLK, Mr.
Jerome Webre (Weber), is plannincl a 50-80 space RV Park at this
address. We are in total opposition to this development by him or by his
contractor, and sincerely hope that the City Council will deny this permit
as well as any other RV park permit on Pleasure :island. :It is our
understanding that city ordinance requires a minimum of 5 acres for
establishment of a RV Park, and Mr. W/ebre's properly is less than 5 acres
due to erosion. :it is the fervent desire of the residential citizens of the
south end of Pleasure :island that you do not let this project get off the
ground. :if you do, then what is the use of a city ordinance?
Sincerely,
/s/Shirley and Harold McGuire
(2) Letter Regarding KCS Whistle Blowing Policies
City Secretary Evangeline Green read the following letter into the record:
Christus St. Mary Hospital
January 31, 2007
Mayor Oscar Ortiz
City Hall
444 4u~ Street
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Dear Mayor Ortiz:
Last night on the 10 p.m. local news on KFDM, there was a news story
about Beaumont Mayor Goodson and the City Council beginning to
address the complaints of disturbancE; of the peace by the trains blowing
their horns at all hours of the day and night. :it said that the Federal Law
that required trains to blow their horns from a quarter of a mile to the
intersection had been changed last April. Now, the City Council is looking
at the possibility of creating QUIET ZONES in certain areas of the city of
Beaumont where residents have been complaining for years.
This news story was my impetus to write you. ! have lived at St. Mary
Hospital Convent (3600 Gates Blvd./9m Avenue) for over 11 years. There
is a railroad track less than a block away, almost adjoining the hospital
property. The passing trains blowing their horns at all hours of the night
are a continual disturbance. :if :i., who am healthy, am awakened
frequently at night by the train blowing its whistle as it approaches the 9"~
Avenue intersection, T can only imagine how disturbing that is for
someone who is sick in the hospital or for the resident in the nearby
homes that are immediately next to the tracks. There are times in the
evening when one cannot even he;ar the television because the train
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whistle is so loud and constant. Them- is one conductor who is obviously
aware that he is passing a hospital at night, because he will lightly tap the
horn as he approaches the hospital area. When ! hear him, ! say a prayer
for him for being so thoughtful. Unfortunately, he does not come by very
often.
May I request that you and the City Council collaborate with the efforts of
Mayor Goodson and address a similar situation in the city of Port Arthur?
Certainly, a hospital area should be a QUIET ZONE. There may be other
areas of Port Arthur where residents have been complaining of a similar
disturbance of the peace.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. And THANK YOU for all the
good you have done for the city o1' Port Arthur over the years, and
especially as we have all struggled to recover from the devastation of
Hurricane Rita.
Sincerely,
/s/Sister Esther Dunegan, !WBS
3600 Gates Boulevard
P.O. Box 3696
Port Arthur TX 77643
Tel 409.985.7431
tV. PUBLTC HEARZNGS - None
V. UNFZNZSHED BUSZNESS
(2)
P.R. 14003 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Send
A Notice Of Tntent To The Federal Railroad Administration
For The Establishment Of Railroad {~uiet Zones Tn The City
of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Prince that Proposed Resolution No. 14003 be tabled.
First Assistant City Attorney Valecia "Val" Tizeno appeared before the City Council to
discuss the minimum safety requirements of a Quiet Zone.
The City Attorney recommended removing the item to allow time to evaluate and
address the minimum safety requirements necessary to establish a quiet zone.
Councilmember Flood left the City Council Chamber at 6:09 p.m.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Prince that Proposed Resolution No, 14003 be removed.
Proposed Resolution No. 14003 was removed.
P.R. 13978 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement Between The Pleasure Tsland
Commission, Aquila Golf, And The City Of Port Arthur
(Requested By City Manager)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution,
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Prince that Proposed Resolution No. 13978 be adopted,
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Assistant City Manager Harvey Robinson ad,'lressed inquiries related to the Proposed
Resolution.
Proposed Resolution No. 13978 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-103.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz: Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Williamson and $inegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-103 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-103
A RESOLUTION AU~THORIZZNG THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE PLEASURE 1'SLAND
COMMt'SS'ZON, A(~UTLA GOLF, AND THE Ct'TY OF
PORT ARTHUR (RE(~UESTED BY CtTY
MANAGER)
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Henderson and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted
with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 14029 and 14044:
Am
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Derrick
Oil & Supply 0£ Port Arthur, TX In The Estimated Amount
Of $41,937 For Supplying Lubricants And Greases For The
City's Rolling Equipment
Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of Two 2
Terabyte SNAP Data Servel= From CDWG Of Vernon Hills,
IL In The Amount Of $12,032.96 For The Police Department
C. Expense Reoort
Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz:
Attend Light Of The World Conference
In Guadalajara, Mexico
February 13 - 16, 2007
$ 155.04
Mayor Pro Tem Deloris "Bobble' Prince:
Attend Golden Triangle Days Zn Austin, Texas
February 25 - 27, 2007
$ 976.85
Councilmember Thomas 3. Henderson:
Attend Golden Triangle Days Zn Austin, Texas
February 24 - 27, 2007
948.75
Councilmember Martin Flood:
Attend Sister City Meeting In Austin, Texas
February 22 - 24, 2007
$1,163.54
Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Williamson:
Attend Golden Triangle Days In Austin, Texas
February 25 - 27f 2007
$1,060.65
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons:
Attend Golden Triangle Days In Austin, Texas
February 25 - 27, 2007
$ 444.00
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City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow:
Attend Advance Civil Trial I. aw Conference
Tn Houston, Texas
February 22-23, 2007
Attend Golden Triangle Days Tn Austin, Texas
February 25 - 27, 2007
524.95
698.21
Resolutions - Consent
(1)
P. R. No. 13980 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between 1'he City Of Port Arthur And
Community Development Services Tn The Amount Of
$41,000 To Continue Technical Services That Has Been
Sponsored By The U. S. Department Of Housing & Urban
Development
Proposed Resolution No. 13980 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-104.
(2)
P.R. No. 14025 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Amendment To The Advance
Funding Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Texas Department Of Transportation For The
Congestion Mitigation/Air (]!uality Project Port Arthur Hike
And Bike Trail (Thomas Boulevard)
Proposed Resolution No. 14025 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-105.
(3)
P. R. No. 14028 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Addendum Tn The Amount Of
$12,005 To The Current OAT, Tnc. Contract Totaling
$36,015 Between The City Of Port Arthur And OAT, Tnc. For
An Extension Of The NEIH:S/OAT Katrina/Rita & Minority
Worker Training Grant (OAT-K-B/MWT) Tn Partnership
With Port Arthur Brownfields, Lamar College Port Arthur,
Southeast Texas Workforce, PAEDC And TSTC, Tn A Grant
Amount Not To Exceed $48,020
Proposed Resolution No. 14028 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-106.
(5)
P. R. No. 14031 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Two (2) Contracts Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Bellaire Softball League, For The Use Of
City Baseball Fields At Cecil Reynolds Park
Proposed Resolution No. 14031 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-107.
(6)
P. R. No. 14032 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Three (3) Contracts Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Port Ar~hur Pony League Organization,
For The Use Of City Baseball Fields At Adams Park
Proposed Resolution No. 14032 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-108.
(7)
P. R. No. 14033 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Three (3) Contracts Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Port Acres Little League Organization,
For The Use Of City Baseball Fields At Eagles And County
Parks
Proposed Resolution No. 14033 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-109.
(8) P.R. No. 14035 - A Reso, lution Designating Texas State
Bank As The Depository Bank For The City Of Port Arthur,
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And Authorizing The Extension Of The Existing Depository
Contract With Said Bank
Proposed Resolution No. 14035 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-110.
(9)
P. R. No. 14037 - A Resolution Authorizing The Contract
Approving Change Order No. S For Interior Repairs At The
Bob Bowers Civic Center From Lange Brothers, Inc. Of Port
Arthur, Texas In The Amount (-$3,942) Changing The Total
Amount Due To $820,723
Proposed Resolution No. 14037 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-111.
(10) P. R. No. 14043 - A Resollution Authorizing A One-Year
Renewal (Rollover) Of ~rhe Existing Contract With
Southeast Texas Building Services Of Nederland, Texas For
3anitorial Services For The Department Of Parks And
Recreation At An Amount Not To Exceed $27,900.00.
Funding Account 001-1402-5S1.32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14043 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-112.
(12)
P. R. No. 14045 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Execute A Contract For Professional
Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And T&N
Laboratories & Engineering Of Beaumont, Texas For Design
Of The Landfill Levee Repair; Said Contract Not To Exceed
An Amount Of $11,200, Funds Being Available In Account
Number 403-1274-S33.S4-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14045 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-113.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
Resolution - Consent
(4) P. R. No. 14029 - A Re:solution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract With Alpha-Lee
Enterprises, Inc., Regarding The 3uly 4, 2007 Fireworks
Display. Total Cost Of The Contract Is $14,800 (Account
No. 001-1003-512.59-00 M99901) (Requested By City
Manager)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14029 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager Harvey Robinson discussed other July 4th event participants.
Proposed Resolution No, 14029 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-114.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-114 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-114
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
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ALPHA-LEE ENTERPRISES~ INC., REGARDING
THE 3ULY 4~ 2007' FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
TOTAL COST OF THE CONTRACT IS $14,800
(ACCOUNT NO. 001-1003-512.59'00 Mggg01)
(REQUESTED BY CI'rY MANAGER)
(11) P. R. No. 14044 - A Resolution Approving Contracts For
Additional Class Monitors As It Pertains To The Community
Prosecution Program
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14044 be adopted.
The City Attorney discussed program funding and duties of the Community Prosecution
Program monitors.
Councilmember Lewis left the City Council Chamber at 6:19 p.m.
Proposed Resolution No. 14044 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-115.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Pdnce; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-115 reads as follows:
(1)
RESOLUTION NO. 07-115
A RESOLUTION APPROVTNG CONTRACTS FOR
ADDTTIONAL CLASS MONITORS AS TT
PERTAINS TO THE COMMUNITY PROSECUTION
PROGRAM
Resolutions
P. R. No. 13948 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute The
Settlement Of Claims In The Amount Of $129,491.73 Made
Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool (TML) As A Result Of Fllood Damages Due To Hurricane
Rita (September 24, 2005) '1'o Various City Properties
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Flood returned to the City Council Chamber at 6:20 p.m.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williarnson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 13948 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 07-116.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-116 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-116
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A RESOLUTION AU'THORTZTNG THE CiTY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT OF CLATMS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $129,491.73 MADE AGATNST
TEXAS MUNI[ClrPAL LEAGUE
iNTERGOVERNMENTAl[. RiSK POOL (TML) AS A
RESULT OF FLOOD DAMAGES DUE TO
HURRICANE RITA (SFPTEMBER 24, 2005) TO
VARIOUS CiTY PROPERTIES
(2)
P. R. No. 14026 - A Resolution Approving invoice No.
282790 Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation For Legal Services Rendered In
May, 2006 By Germer Ge:rtz, LLP. In The Amount Of
$5,213.57
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tern Prince, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14026 was tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 14026 was tabled.
Councilmember Lewis returned to the City Council Chamber at 6:21 p.m.
(3)
P. R. No. 14030 - A Resolution Appointing A President, Vice
President, Secretary, And Treasurer To The Port Arthur
industrial Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The City Attorney read the following nominations into the record:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons
Assistant City Manager Harvey Robinson
City Secretary Evangeline Green
Finance Director' Rebecca Underhill
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. :L4030 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 07-117.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-117 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-117
A RESOLUTION APPOiNTiNG A PRESIDENT,
ViCE PRESIDENT~ SECRETARY, AND
TREASURER TO THE PORT ARTHUR
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(4)
P. R. No. 14038 - A Resolution Re$cindina The Award In
The Amount Of $198,350 To Pick Two Contractors, inc. For
The Construction Of The Administration/Lab Wastewater
Building, Rejecting The Bids And Authorizes The Re-
Advertisement For Bids
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14038 be adopted.
Purchasing Manager Joseph Broussard appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries regarding bid specifications and requirements.
Councilmember Wiiliamson requested that the following be made part of the record:
That the bid was $100 per square foot for basically an empty building,
and they were building us a shell for $1L00 per square foot.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: Councilmember Flood.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-118 reads as follows:
RESOLUTTON NO. 07-118
A RESOLUTION RE$¢'ZNDING THE AWARD IN
THE AMOUNT OF $:L98~350 TO PICK TWO
CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE ADMINISTRATION/LAB WASTEWATER
BUILD1'NG~ RE3ECTING THE BIDS AND
AUTHORIZES THE RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS
(s)
P. R. No. 14039 - A Resolution Rescinding In Its Entirety
Resolution No. 07-040 Which Awarded A Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Clean Cut Of Bridge City, Texas
For Mowing Of Groups VI! And VII!
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14039 be adopted.
Interim Parks Director and Assistant Human Resources Director Albert Thigpen
appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to mowing area.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmember Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-119 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-119
A RESOLUTION RESC]IND!NG IN ITS ENTIRETY
RESOLUT!ON NO. 07-040 WHICH AWARDED A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND CLEAN CUT OF BRIDGE C!TY,
TEXAS FOR MOW!NG OF GROUPS V!! AND V!!I
(6) P.R. No. 14040 - A Resol,~tion Awarding And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And 3oey's Tractor Service For Group "V!!" Not
To Exceed $16,092.00; Said Annual Contract Is For Mowing
Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways In The
City; Estimated Annual Cost $16,092.00 Proposed Funding:
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Parks Division, FY 2007 Budget Account No. 001-1207-
531.31-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 140,40.
Interim Parks Director and Assistant Human Resources Director Albert Thigpen
appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to bonding and insurance.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmember Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-120 reads as follows:
RESOLUTtON NO. 07-120
A RESOLUTtON AWARDtNG AND
AUTHORZZ1~NG THE EXECUT'rON OF A MOWtNG
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CtTY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND .IOEY'S TRACTOR SERVtCE FOR
GROUP "Vtt" NOT 'ro EXCEED $16,092.00;
SAtD ANNUAL CONTRACT tS FOR MOWZNG
VARZOUS CtTY PROPERTtES, PARKS AND
RZGHT-OF-WAYS tN THE CtTY; ESTTHATED
ANNUAL COST $16,092.00 PROPOSED
FUNDtNG: PARKS DtVtStON, FY 2007 BUDGET
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1207-531.31-00
(7)
P. R. No. 14041 - A Resolution Awarding And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Trey's Tract:or Service For Group ~Vttt" Not
To Exceed $14,544.00; Said Annual Contract ts For Mowing
Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways tn The
City; Estimated Annual Cost: $14,544.00 Proposed Funding:
Parks Division, FY 2007 Budget Account No. 001-1207-
531.31-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14041 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 07-121.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-121 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-121
A RESOLUTtON AWARDTNG AND
AUTHORtZtNG THE EXECUTtON OF A t4OWTNG
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CtTY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND TREY'S TRACTOR SERVtCE FOR
GROUP "VIii" NOT TO EXCEED $14,544.00;
SAtD ANNUAL CONTRACT tS FOR HOWtNG
VARtOUS CTTY PROPERTTES, PARKS AND
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RIGHT-OF-WAYS IN THE CITY; ESTIMATED
ANNUAL COST $14,544.00 PROPOSED
FUNDING: PARKS DIVISION, FY 2007 BUDGET
ACCOUNT NO. 001-12!07-531.31-00
(8) P.R. No. 14042 - A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing
A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section
4A Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14042.
The City Secretary read the following nomination into the record:
Councilmember Williamson's nomination is Mr. Kelly Shanks, 4622
Alamosa, Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Councilmember Flood does not have a nomination at this time.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmember Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No.' None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-122 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-122
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING OR
REAPPOINTING A DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS
TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(9) P.R. No. 14046 - A Resol;ution Approving invoices As it
Pertains To Services Rendered in 3anuary 2007 To The City
Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation By Germer Gertz, LLP. In The Amount Of
$12,699.15
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tern Prince, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal and
carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14046 was tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 14046 was tabled.
(10) P. R. No. 14048 - A Resolution As it Pertains To Placo, inc.
And The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14048 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 07-123.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 07-123 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-123
A RESOLUTTON AS t"T PERTATNS TO PLACO,
INC. AND THE CTTY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION
4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATTON
(11) P. R. No. 14049 - A Resolution Approving The
Reimbursement By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation Of Insurance
Premiums In The Amount Of $12,696 For Fiscal Years
Ending September 30, 2006 And September 30, 2007
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14049 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 07-124.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-124 reads as follows:
RESOLUTTON NO. 07-124
A RESOLUTION APPROVTNG THE
REZMBURSEMENT BY THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTTON 4A ECONOMTC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF INSURANCE
PREMTUMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,696 FOR
FISCAL YEARS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2!007
(12) P. R. NO. 14052 - A Resolution As It Pertains To
Requesting The Legislature To Give Texas Commission On
3ail Standards The Authority To Review The Costs Of
Housing Prisoners
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resoiution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember $inegal
and carried over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Williamson, Proposed Resolution
No. 14052 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-125.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood and $inegal.
Voting No: Councilmember Williamson.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-125 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-125
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTATNS TO
REQUESTING THE I. EGTSLATURE TO GZVE
TEXAS COMMTSSION ON .,1AZL STANDARDS THE
AUTHORITY TO REVIEW THE COSTS OF
HOUSTNG PR/SONERS
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B. Ordinances
P. O. No. 5723 - An Ordinance Pertaining To The Conduct
Of The May 12, 2007 General Election For The Purpose Of
Electing The Mayor Zn The City Of Port Arthur, And
Pertaining To The Special Election For Filling The Council
Vacancies Tn Districts 1 And 2 And Pertaining To A Possible
Runoff Election On June 9, 2007
The Assistant City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5723 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 07-20.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-20 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-20
AN ORDINANCE PERTATNING TO THE
CONDUCT OF THE MAY 12~ 2007 GENERAL
ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING
THE MAYOR IN THE CiTY OF PORT ARTHUR,
AND PERTAiNiNG TO THE SPECIAL ELECTION
FOR FILLING THE COUNCTL VACANCIES iN
DiSTRiCTS I AND 2 AND PERTAiNiNG TO A
POSSIBLE RUNOFF ELECTION ON JUNE 9, 2007
(2)
P. O. No. 5738 - An Ordina~ce Adding Section 106-224 To
Chapter 106 Of The Code C~: Ordinances As it Pertains To
Traffic And As To Prohibit Parking On Portions Of New
Orleans Avenue, Providing For An Effective Date And For
Publication
The Assistant City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Councilmember Lewis left the City Council Chamber at 6:45 p.m.
The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 5738.
Assistant City Manager Harvey Robinson commented that Lamar State College President
Sam Monroe reported traffic problems on Orleans Avenue.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmember Barker, Henderson,
Flood, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-21 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-21
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 106-224 TO
CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
AS iT PERTAINS TO TRAFFIC AND AS TO
PROHiBiT PARICTNG ON PORTIONS OF NEW
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ORLEANS AVENUE~ PROVI'DTNG FOR AN
EFFECTTVE DATE AND FOR PUBLICATt'ON
Councilmember Lewis returned to the City Council Chamber at 6:47 p.m.
C. *Reports And Recommendations
(1) Report On Right-Of-Way Mowing On Highway 73
(Requested By Councilmember Flood)
Public Works Director John Comeaux and Assistant Public Works Director
Blackketter presented the above-mentioned report.
(2) Report On Internet Technology (Requested by
Councilmember Beard)
The Mayor requested in the absence of Councilmember Beard, that the report be
transmitted to him.
(3) Audits For City/EDC And
Reviews (Requested By
Discussion Regarding Mock
Independent Documentati~on
Councilmember Lewis)
Councilmember Lewis conducted the above-rnentioned discussion.
(4) .lanuary, 2007 Financial Report
The above-mentioned report was tabled.
VII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMII-rEES- None
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTTVE SESSION)
Closed Meetina:
ROSS
(z)
Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation As It Pertains To Lahore
vs cit
(2)
Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Issues As It Pertains To Unauthorized
Interference With Busine, ss Contract (Requested By
Councilmember Flood)
(3)
Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And Industrial Development
In The City And On Pleasure Islet
(4)
Section 551.076 Government Code - To Discuss Security
Personnel Or Devices As It Pertains To The Transport,
Processing, Or Incineration Of Chemicals In The City Of
Port Arthur
The City Council recessed their meeting at 6:58 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 7:28 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers
Barker, Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Sinegal; Assistant City Manager Robinson;
City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
Councilmember Lewis returned at 7:29 p.m.
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X. FUTURE AGENDA TI'EMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Councilmember Williamson:
Requested extending the City Manager's approval of discretionary funds to
$25,000.
Coun¢ilmember Flood:
Requested installing security lights on Sharon Street.
Councilmember Henderson:
Requested at status report on the demolition of Brittany Apartments.
Councilmember Barker:
Requested a cost report on purchasing sonar equipment.
Councilmember Lewis:
(1) Request investigating the cost of providing an access road on Seventh
Street for the refining expansion project.
(2) Requested a status report on Sabine Pass fire hydrants.
t-lavor Pro Tem Prince:
Requested repairs of Sabine Pass street light.
XI. AD.1OURNI~IENT OF [4EETTNG
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Prince, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting on at 7:38 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.
A'I-rEST:
t4AYOR OSCAR G. ORTZZ
CITY SECRETARY EVANGELINE GREEN
END OF REGULAR t4EETING HELD t4arch :1.3, 2007. APPROVED:
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