HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 28, 2007 REGULARREGULAR MEET/NG -- February 28, 2007
ROLL CALL~ I'NVOCATION & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 28,
2007 at 8:40 a.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, Martin Flood, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson and Michael "Shane" Sinegal;
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline "Van" Green and City Attorney Mark
T. Sokolow.
Councilmember Henderson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The Mayor announced and Councilmember Williamson confirmed that Coundlmember Beard
would not be in attendance at the meeting due 1:o car trouble while in attendance at Golden
Triangle Days in Austin, Texas.
Councilmember Lewis arrived at 9:03 a.m.
NOTE:
From 8:40 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. SETCAST experienced technical problems with
their equipment and was unable to video-record the first portion of the
meeting.
ZZ. PROCLAMAT/ONS & MZNUTES
Minutes: 3anuary 16, 2007 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Prince and carried
unanimously, the City Council approved the abow~-mentioned minutes.
The Mayor presented the following Proclamations:
(1) March 2007 as, "National Nutrition Montff'
(2) March 4- 10, 2007 as, "~eve~e Weather Awareness Weeff'
I'[t'. PE m ~ m ,ONS& COMMUNLCATLONS
A, Presentations
(4)
Presentation By The Golden Triangle Business Roundtable
Regarding Workforce And Housing Znitiatives
Mr..lim Griffiths, Chairman of the Golden Triangle Business Roundtable, 6270 West Bend,
Beaumont, Texas appeared before the City Council and gave a Power Point Presentation
regarding the Golden Triangle Business Roundtable Regarding Workforce and Housing
Tnitiatives. He highlighted proposed projects planned for the area and jobs that will be created.
Mr. Mark Viator, Government Affairs Chairman of the Golden Triangle Business Roundtable,
2280 Edson Drive, Beaumont, Texas appeared before the Council and expounded further on the
housing initiatives. He stated that the housing and workforce initiatives came out of the
hurricane recovery program in the the hurricanE: plan of October, 2005 that was composed of
housing, small business, social service agencies and special needs; workforce was added.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Prince's comments regarding locating RV Parks away from the
main streets and thoroughways of the City of Port Arthur, in reference to the RV Park on
Memorial Boulevard, Mr. Mark Viator responded:
! think you know, and I want to say for the record that ! had no part of that ....
Mr. Rick Strauss, Project Integration Manager for Motiva, appeared before the City Council
regarding their upcoming project. Mr. Strauss stated that Motiva is in the third phase of the
project. He added that a billion dollars is committed toward the project for hiring the
engineering contractor and to order items. The biggest challenge is cost of workers and
materials.
V. UNFI'NTSHED BUSI'NESS
(2)
P. R. No. 13989 - A ResoluUon~ Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of
Port Arthur And The Southeast Texas Plant Managers Forum, A
Member Texas Nonprofit Corporation Working Through Their
Duly Authorized Committee Of Plant Managers Called The Port
Arthur Tndustrial District Group
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. 13989 be adopted.
The motion was made by Coundlmember Williarnson and seconded by Councilmember Barker
that Proposed Resolution No. 13989 be amended by removing the references ito the EDC from
the resolution and Memorandum of Understanding.
IVlr. Dick Cuneo, Bridge City, Chairman of the Port Arthur Industrial Group and Plant Manager
of Chevron-Phillips Chemical Plant in Port Arthur,, appeared before the City Council to answer
questions and explained that the Marshall Group are proposed as consultants. Mr. Cuneo
further explained the activities of the Port Arthur :Industrial Group.
Upon the previous motion made by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Barker and carried over the dissenting vote of Councilmembers Lewis and Flood, Proposed
Resolution No. 13989 was amended by removing the references to the EDC from both the
Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding.
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 13989 carried.
The City Attorney stated that in the latest agreement, the City of Port Arthur will be the one
contracting with the Marshall Group.
The City Manager clarified that the agreement with the Port Arthur Industrial Group/the Plant
Managers' Forum involves entering into a partnership involving funding and the ability to
commence and terminate the agreement with notice. The City would be the agency to begin
negotiating with the Byron Marshall Group to provide services working with the PATDG at
$100,000. each with the intent to begin contracting with the Marshall Group.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 13989 as
amended:
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Flood
Councilmember Henderson
Councilmember Lewis
Mayor Pro Tem Prince
Councilmember Sinegal
Councilmember Williamson
Mayor Ortiz
"Yes"
"No"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 13989 was adopted becoming Resolution No, 07-076.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-076 reads as follows:
RESOLUT]:ON NO. 07-076
A RESOLUTZON AUTHORZZTNG THE CZTY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BEI'WEEN THE cTrY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS PLANT
MANAGERS FORUM~ A MEMBER TEXAS NONPROFZT
CORPORATZON WORKZNG THROUGH THEZR DULY
AUTHORZZED COMMTrrEE OF PLANT MANAGERS
CALLED THE PORT ARTHUR ZNDUSTRZAL Dt'STRZCT
GROUP
City Council Hinutes - Regular Heeting - February 2:B, 2007 2
ZV. PUBLTC HEARZNGS - 9:00 AM
To Consider Whether Or Not To Zssue A Specific Use Permit For A
Communications Tower [n A Light Commercial District Located On The
South Side Of S. Gulfway Drive (Hwy. 87) Approximately 2400' West
From The Four-Way Stop (6Z14 S. Gulfway Drive) Applicant: Crown
Castle: Z06-:L8
Mayor Ortiz stated that the above-mentioned Publlic Hearing was cancelled.
Planning/Zoning & Grants Management Director Dale Watson stated that there are questions
concerning set-backs, but there has been no misrepresentation by the applicant.
III. Pm m m m ~ONS & COMMUNICATLONS
(:t) Presentation Of 2005/2006 Audit
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared befl~re the City Council, introduced the audit firm
and presented an overview. Representatives from the audit firm of Edwards, Tare and
Fonetenote (3ames Edwards, Mike Tare and Hitch Fontenote) appeared before the City Council
to respond to Council inquiries regarding the City of Port Arthur, Texas Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for the year ending September 30, 2006.
EDC CEO Floyd Batiste, appeared before the City Council, to respond to inquiries from the
Council concerning findings and recommendations in the audit regarding the Port Arthur
Economic Development Corporation.
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill, appeared before the City Council, to also respond to Council
inquiries.
The City of Port Arthur, Texas Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending
September 30, 2006, is available in the Office of the City Secretary.
(2)
Presentation By The Woodmen Of The World Of Flags To The City
Of Port Arthur
Mrs. Fabiola Small, Woodmen Lodge #6192 President, 940 East Stilwell Boulevard, along with
Ms. Monica Whitehead, Field Representative and[ Gloria Williams, Trustee of Woodmen of the
World, appeared before the Council and discussed their organization and presented flags to the
City of Port Arthur.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:38 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at 1:30
p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince;
Councilmembers Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City
Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
Councilmember Lewis arrived at 1:35 p.m.
ZZZ. P;- m ~ m zONS & COMMUNZCATLONS - CONTLNUED
(3) Presentation On The Texas Forestry Service Grant
The above-mentioned presentation was reschedulied for a later date.
B. S~a~
(:l.) Kevin Roach Regarding Environmental Condition Of The City Of
Port Arthur - Not Present
(2) Sharon Joy Bernard Regarding Water Utilities/Broken Meter
Consumption - Not Present
C. Correspondence
The following Certificate of Appointment To The Port Arthur Housing
Authority was read into the record by City Secretary Evangeline Green:
City Council IVlinutes - Regular Meeting - February 28, 2007 3
CERTZF/CATE OF APPOZNTMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 392.031 of the Local
Government Code of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statues, T, Oscar
G. OrUz, Mayor of Port Arthur, Texas does hereby certify that on
the 28th day of February 2007 that T have appointed Ms. Lori
Parker as a Commissioner of the Housing Authority of Port
Arthur, Texas. Said Term Will Expire on the 27th day of
September, 2009.
/s/Oscar G. Ortiz
Oscar G. Ortiz, Mayor
City of Port Arthur, Texas
V. UNFI'NI'SHED BUSTNESS - CONT'ZNUED
(1)
P. R. No. 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.
Upon the motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Prince, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 13978 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
(3)
P. R. No. 13994 - A Resolution Approving Awarding A Bid By The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For
Construction Of 3ade Avenue Extension Within The Business
Park Located At 9555 W. Port Arthur Road To Excavators &
Constructions, LTD.
The above-mentioned Resolution was held until al[er Executive Session.
VT. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson,. seconded by Councilmember Williamson and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Ttem A and
Proposed Resolutions No. 13998, 14002, 14003, 14017, and 14022:
Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of Forty Sony DSC-
S650 Digital Cameras From CDW Government Inc. Of Vernon
Hills, J'L Tn The Amount Of $5,.492.08 For The Police Department
CD
Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of ARCGTS V9.2
Software To Environmental Systems Research In~itute, Inc., Of
Sugar Land~ TX Tn The Amount Of $7,118.38 For The Police
Department
Consideration And Approval .Of Payment To Smarts Truck And
Trailer Of Beaumont TX Tn The Amount Of $13,999.57 For
Repairs To A 1996 GMC Trash Truck W/Grapple (Equipment
#1230) For The Public Works Department (Solid Waste Trash
Division)
ED
FD
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Green
Equipment Company Of Dallas, TX Tn The Amount Of $5,670 For
An Underground Piercing Tool For The Utility Operations
Department (Water Distribution Division)
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding Bids To Rural Pipe &
Supply Of Jasper, TX And Coburn's Supply Of Beaumont TX For
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 28, 2007 4
Water Meter Boxes And Vaults For The Utility Operations
Department
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bids To Rural Pipe &
Supply Of ]asper, TX And Aqua-~letric ~ale$ Company Of
Riverside, CA For Water Meters And Meter Reading Equipment
For The Utility Operations Department
Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of A PhoneMaster
For Web Communications System To U. $. Netcom Corp Of
]oplin~ hfO Tn The Amount Of $12,520 For The Health
Department
Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Hartin Apparatus,
Inc¥ Of Houston, TX Zn The Amount Of $7,098.19 For
Emergency Repairs To Fire Engine 8 (Equipment #942)
I~layor Pro Tem Deloris "Bobble" Prince:
Attend SETRPC Retreat Zn Kountze, Texas
February 7, 2007
$ 42.20
Use OfPersonalAutoFor Out-Of-Town City Business
February, 2007
$40.74
Resolutions - Consent
(1)
P. R. No. 13997 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of The
3efferson County Fugitive Task Force Memorandum Of
Understanding By Chief Blanton
Proposed Resolution No. 13997 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-077.
(3)
P. R. No. 13999 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Do All Things Necessary To Execute The Settlement Of The
Property Damage Claim Tn The Amount Of $14,605.52 Made
Against Texas Municipal League [ntergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of Lightning Strike Damages At The Water
Purification Plant On October :L6, 2006
Proposed Resolution No.
(4) P.R. No.
13999 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-078.
14000 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Do Ail Things Necessary To Execute The Settlement Of The
Property Damage Claim Tn The Amount Of $9,300.00 Made
Against Texas Municipal League Zntergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of Lightning Strike Damages At Miguez Field
On 3uly 4, 2006
Proposed Resolution No. 14000 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-079.
(5) P.R. No. 14001 - A ResoluUon Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Partial Assignment As To An Oil & Gas Lease As It
Pertains To 7.55 Net Mineral Acres~ More Or Less, And Being A
Part Of Lot 14, Block 25, Port Acres Subdivision From Square
Mile Energy, L.L.C. To KiwiEnergy, Ltd. And To Oil & Gas
Ventures, L.L.C.
Proposed Resolution No. 14001 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-080.
(8) P. R. No. 14004 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract And
Authorizing The Execution Of 5aid Contract In The Amount Of
$18,215.00 For Repairs To 'rhe Main W1NTP Chlorine Building
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Lange Brothers [nc., Of
Port Arthur, Texas. Account No. 419-1622-531.82-00, Project
No. 19901
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 28, 2007
Proposed Resolution No. 14004 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-081.
(9)
P. R. No. 14005 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc.
Tn The Amount Of $23,295.00, 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. 132-1021-
514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The
Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00;
Project No. C32120
Proposed Resolution No. 14005 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-082.
(lO)
P. R. No, 14006 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc.
In The Amount Of $21,455.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group B-t); To Be C. harged To Account No. 132-1021-
514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The
Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00;
Project No. C32120
Proposed Resolution No. 14006 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-083.
(11)
P. R. No. 14007 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR,
Inc., In The Amount Of $20,980.00, And Authorizing The
Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C-t); To Be Charged To
Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account
No. 105-1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
Proposed Resolution No. 14007 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-084.
(12)
P. R. No. 14008 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc.
In The Amount Of $19,650.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group D-t); To Be Charged To Account No. 132-
1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For
The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00;
Project No. C32120
Proposed Resolution No. 14008 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-085.
(13)
P. R. No. 14009 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc.
In The Amount Of $21,700.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of
A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential
Properties (Group E-t); To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-
514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The
Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431-552.59-00;
Project No. C32120
Proposed Resolution No. 14009 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-086.
(15)
P. R. No. 14019 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of A
Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release,
And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee From Luby's
Restaurants Limited Partnership, A Texas Limited Partnership,
For The Completion Of The Public Improvements (Water And
Sewer Lines) To Serve Their Property At S.H. 69 And F.F4. 365,
And Authorizing The City Iqanager To Sign The Certificate Of
Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 14019 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-087.
(16)
P. R. No. 14020 - A Resolution Accepting A Water Utility
Easement From Luby's Restaurants Limited Partnership, A Texas
Limited Partnership, For The Construction, Installation, Laying,
And Maintaining Of Water Utilities In The City Of Port Arthur
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 28, 2007 6
Proposed Resolution No. 14020 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-088.
VZI'. ZTEMS RE(~UZRZNG I'NDZVZDUAL ACTI'ON - CONSENT
Consent
Consideration And Approval O'f The Purchase Of Fifteen Model
X26 Tasers And Fifteen Taser Holsters From GT Distributors 0£
Austin, TX ]~n The Amount Of $12,823,50 For The Police
Department
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Williamson
that ]~tem A be adopted.
Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the Ci~/Council to respond to inquiries regarding the
use of tasers. He commented that the use of tasers is restrictive and that officers and
instructors have to be recertified annually on how and when to use them. Chief Blanton also
said that injuries to officers have gone down since lasers have been used and that injuries to
suspects have plummeted.
Councilmember Sinegal stated:
I know the answer to this, but I just want to get it on record. As for lives saved
because of the taser, I think that needs to be promoted also. Instead of the
possibly use of other force ....
Chief Blanton responded:
Since I've been Chief, on two occasions, if the taser had not been deployed, the
officer would have had to resort I:o a sidearm. Knife attacks, he's far enough
away to use the taser versus his; sidearm and so we did not have to shoot
someone, we deployed the taser. That's two documented cases that we did not
have to use the sidearm and that's what it's for ....
Item A was adopted by a unanimous vote.
Voting Yes:
Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
Con~nt - Resolution
(2)
P. R. No. 13998 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Counciimember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Resolution No. 13998 be adopted.
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council and discussed the system
of checks and balances in place to determine if an individual has received a prior adjustment.
The City Manager stated that an account can have more than one adjustment, but not more
than one per year.
Proposed Resolution No. 13998 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-089.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-089 reads as follows:
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 28, 2007 7
RESOLU't'ZON NO, 07-089
A RESOLU'~ON APPROVI'NG WATER AND SEWER
AD3USTMENT TO CERTATN U't'ZLZ'rY ACCOUNTS
(6)
P. R. No. 14002 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The
Certificate Of Completion, The Contractor's Certificate And
Release, And The Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee; And
Authorizing Execution Of Change Order No. Eight (8) And Final
For The Pioneer Park And Griffing Park Wastewater
Rehabilitation Project And Approving Final Payment Of
$449,880.03 To Ailco, Ltd., And Authorizing The City Manager To
Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas. Funding No. 426-1625-532.83-00, Project No.
426ALL
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hende~-son and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Resolution No. 14002 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Kelly Eldridge, appeared before the City Council and explained the
criteria used for acceptance of the certificate of completion, the contractor's certificate and
release and the contractor's certificate of guarantee. He discussed the procedures in place and
stated that when the project is completed, a preliminary walk-through is done, and when the
walk-through passes inspection, the one-year warranty commences. The one-year warranty
comes after the final date of the last inspection.
The City Manager commented that the project carne in at $226,000 under the original bid.
Proposed Resolution No. 14002 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-090.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-090 reads as follows:
RESOLUTLON NO. 07-090
A RESOLU1/ON AUTHOR/ZTNG ACCEPTANCE OF
THE CER1/FZCATE OF COMPLETZON, THE
CONTRACTOR'S CERTLFTCATE AND RELEASE, AND
THE CONTRACTOR'S CERT/FTCATE OF GUARANTEE;
AND AUTHOR/ZZNG EXECU1/ON OF CHANGE
ORDER NO. ETGHT (8) AND FTNAL FOR THE
PZONEER PARK AND GRZFFZNG PARK
WASTEWATER REHAB:[LI'I'ATLON PRO3ECT AND
APPROVZNG FTNAL PAYMENT OF $449f880.03 TO
ALLCOf LTD.~ AND AUTHOR~ZI'NG THE CZ'I'Y
MANAGER TO STGN THE CER'rLFTCATE OF
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE cTrY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, FUNDTNG NO. 426-1625-532.83-
00~ PRO3ECT NO. 426AI..L
(7)
P. R. No. 14003 - A ResoluUon Authorizing The City Manager To
Send A Notice Of Tntent To The Federal Railroad Administration
For The Establishment Of Railroad Quiet Zones Tn The City Of
Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Prince
that Proposed Resolution No. 14003 be adopted.
First Assistant City Attorney Valecia Tizeno, appeared before the City Council and discussed the
new federal law that has passed that makes it easier to establish a railroad quiet zone. She
stated that the first step is that the city will send a notice of intent to the Federal Railroad
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 28, 2007 8
Administration and that the new law has safety measures regarding gates and lights and
pertains to restrictions on train horns at specific times. There is up to a year to implement the
new law.
Councilmember Lewis discussed amending P.R. No. 14003 by adding the railroad track at
Thomas Boulevard, 14th, 15m, 17th and 18th Streets;.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Prince and seconded by Councilmember Williamson
that Proposed Resolution No. 14003 be tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 14003 was tabled,
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
(14)
P. R. No. 14017 - A Resolution Authorizing An znterlocal
Agreement Between 3efferson County And The City Of Port
Arthur As To The Early Voting Period And For The May 12, 2007
Election And The Use Of 'The County's Electronic Voting
Equipment
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The City Attorney commented on the need for a joint election in May with the County that
would be conducted by the County instead of the City of Port Arthur.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Resolution No. 14017 be removed from the agenda.
Proposed Resolution No. 14017 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
(17) P.R. No. 14022 was held until after Executive Session.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDMDUAL AC'~[ON - NON - CONSENT
(1) P. R. No. 14010, (2) P. R. No. 14011, (3) P. R. No. 14012, (4) P. R. No.
14013, (5) P. R. No. 14014 and (6) P. R. No. 14015 were held until after
Executive Session.
A. Resolutions
(7)
P. R. No. 14016 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing
Members To The Planning And Zoning Commission
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The City Secretary presented the following information for the record:
Mr. Philip Todora resigned and Director of Planning & Zoning Dale Watson is
recommending that Mr. Edward Chatelain, .Ir. fill Mr. Todora's unexpired term ending
October 30, 2008.
Mrs. Inell Moore's term expired and Director of Planning & Zoning Dale Watson is
recommending that Mrs. Inell Moore be reappointed with her term ending October 30,
2011.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Prince and seconded by Councilmember Henderson
that Proposed Resolution No. 14016 be adopted with the above-mentioned appointment and
reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Comrnission.
Proposed Resolution No. 14016 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-091.
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 28., 2007 9
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-091 reads as follows:
RESOLUT/ON NO. 07-091
A RESOLU'I'ZON APPOZNTZNG AND/OR
REAPPO?NTZNG MEMBERS TO THE PLANNI'NG AND
ZONlrNG COMMZSSZON
(8)
P. R. No. 14018 - A Resolution Appointing New Members To The
Board Of Directors Of The Port Arthur Zndustrial Development
Corporation And Appointing A New Registered Agent
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Resolution No. 14018 be adopted.
The City Secretary announced that the City Manager is being named the new registered agent
for the City of Port Arthur.
The City Attorney read the names of the last members to the Board of Directors of the Port
Arthur Tndustrial Development Corporation as folllows: Willie Lewis, Jr., Thomas J. Henderson,
Felix A. Barker, Tom Gillam, l~II, Robert A. Bowers, Rose Mitchell Chaisson and Rev. Ronnie
Linden.
The following seven persons were appointed and/or reappointed to the Port Arthur Tndustrial
Development Corporation for a term of six years, effective from February 28, 2006: Mayor Pro
Tern Deloris "Bobble" Prince, Willie "Bae" Lewis;, Jr., Felix A. Barker, Thomas J. Henderson,
Martin Flood, John Beard, Jr. and Robert E. "Bob'" Williamson.
Proposed Resolution No. 14018 was adopted with the seven appointees and a new registered
agent becoming Resolution No. 07-092.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-092 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-092
A RESOLUT/ON APPOZNTLNG NEW MEMBERS TO
THE BOARD OF DZRECTORS OF THE PORT ARTHUR
ZNDUSTRZAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT/ON AND
APPOZNTZNG A NEW REGZSTERED AGENT
(9)
P. R. No. 14023 - Resolution Appointing/Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Library Board
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The City Secretary presented the following information for the record regarding the following
Mayoral appointments:
Mrs. Patti Salter, Mrs. Brenda DeBlanc and Mrs. Rose Moon are resigning their positions
on the Library/Friends of the Library Board. Library Director Jose Martinez is
recommending that Mr. Beauregard Duncan, 134 Schuh Place, replace Mrs. Patti Salter
on the Library Board with his term ending March 1, 2009.
Mrs. Mary Martinez, 3947 26m Street, is recommended as the replacement for Mrs.
Brenda DeBlanc on the Library Board with her term ending March 1, 2009.
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Ms. Clover Bolden, 3035 Memorial Boulevard, is recommended to replace Mrs. Rose
Moon on the Friends of the Port Arthur I_ibrary Board with her term ending March 1,
2009.
Library Director Jose Martinew is further requesting that the Mayor reappoint Mr.
Fernando Ramirez and Father Steve Mc,Crate to the Library Board with their terms
ending March 1, 2009.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Resolution No. 14023 be adopted with the above-mentioned appointments and
reappointments.
Proposed Resolution No. 14023 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-093.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-093 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-093
RESOLUTZON APPOZN'rZNG/REAPPOZNTZNG A
MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE LI'BRARY BOARD
(10)
P. R. No. 14027 - A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To Tlhe Pleasure Tsland Commission
(Requested By Mayor Ortiz)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The City Secretary presented the following information for the record:
The Mayor is appointing Mr. Kip Rian Glasscock, 580 Pleasure Pier Drive, #15, as the
replacement for Mr..lason Hayes. Mr. Glasscock's term would end May 30, 2009.
Councilmember Lewis announced that he is not going to nominate an appointee to replace
Mrs. Clara Dell Jones.
The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember Henderson
that Proposed Resolution No. 14027 be adopted with the nomination of Mr. Kip Rian Glasscock.
Proposed Resolution No. 14027 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-094.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-094 reads as follows:
RESOLU't'ZON NO. 07-094
A RESOLUTZON APPOTNT/NG OR REAPPO?NTZNG A
MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PLEASURE I'SLAND
COMMTSSI'ON (REQUESTED BY MAYOR OR'I/Z)
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 5733 - An Ordinance Amending Planned Development-
25 By Adding Tracts :/ & 2 Of Lot 2, Tracts I & 2 Of Lot A And
Tract 2 Of Lot 1, Country ,Club Place, City Of Port Arthur
(Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The
City Of Port Arthur Ts Punishable As Provided Tn Section 1-13 Of
The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two
Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars]~; And Providing For Publication Tn
The Official Newspaper Of ThE: City Of Port Arthur And Effective
Tmmediately After Publication Date. (Z06-16) TOTAL
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The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Prince and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5733 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-17.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-17 reads as follows:
ORDt'NANCE NO. 07-17
AN ORDINANCE AMENDTNG PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT-25 BY ADDI'NG TRACTS i & 2 OF
LOT 2, TRACTS i & 2 OF LOT A AND TRACT 2 OF
LOT 1, COUNTRY CLUB PLACE, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR (VIOLA'I/ON OF THI'S ORDI'NANCE OR
THE ZONI'NG ORDI'NANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR I'S PUNI'SHABLE AS PROVZDED I'N
SECT/ON 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORD?NANCES AS
AMENDED BY FZNE NOT EXCEED'rNG TWO
THOUSAND [$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND
PROVZDTNG FOR PUBLTCATZON TN THE
OFFTCZAL NEWSPAPER OF THE cTrY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND EFFECTLVE THt4EDZATELY AFTER
PUBLTCATLON DATE. (Z06-16) TOTAL
(2)
P. O. No. 5734 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance
Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting A Specific Use Permit For
An Auto Paint And Body Shop On Lots 21-28, Block 27, Town Of
Griffing, Port Arthur, 3effersen County, Texas (Violation Of This
Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Ts
Punishable As Provided Tn Section 1-13 Of The Code Of
Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand
[$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication Tn The
Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective
Tmmediately After Publication Date. (Z06-17 RUTZ) 3511 25TM
Street
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
that Proposed Ordinance No. 5734 be adopted.
Planning and Zoning & Grants Management Director Dale Watson, appeared before the City
Council and responded to an inquiry regarding the location of the specific use permit for the
above-mentioned auto paint shop.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5734 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-18.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmember Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-18 reads as follows:
ORDTNANCE NO. 07-18
AN ORDTNANCE AHENDTNG THE ZONTNG
ORDTNANCE OF THE CTTY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTZNG A SPECTFTC IUSE PERIqTI' FOR AN AUTO
PATNT AND BODY SHOP ON LOTS 21-28, BLOCK 27,
TOWN OF GRZFFTNG~ PORT ARTHUR, 3EFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (VTOLAI'ZON OF THTS ORDTNANCE
OR THE ZONTNG ORDTNANCE OF THE cTrY OF PORT
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ARTHUR ZS PUN'rSHABLE AS PROVIDED TN
SECTZON 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDI'NANCES AS
AMENDED BY FTNE NOT EXCEED'rNG TWO
THOUSAND [$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND
PROVLDTNG FOR PUBL1,CAT/ON TN THE OFF1,C1,AL
NEWSPAPER OF THE CZTY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
EFFECT/VE 1,MMEDZATE'.LY AFTER PUBL1,CAT/ON
DATE. (Z06-17 RUT,Z) 3511 25TH STREET
(3)
P. O. No. 5735 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78
(Personnel), Article 1,1, Division 4 (Wage And Salary
Administration), Section 78-150 § B (1), § (B) (2), And § B (2)
(C) Overtime Comoensation And Division 5 (Attendance And
Leave Section) 78-182 Attendance And Section 78-183 Overtime
Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember Henderson
that Proposed Ordinance No. 5735 be adopted.
Finance Director/Assistant City Manager Harvey Robinson, appeared before the City Council and
discussed the proposed changes regarding overtime compensation and stated that overtime
and attendance are computerized, reviewed an,d updated bi-monthly. He also addressed
inquiries pertaining to call-outs on week-ends and the intent of the policy.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5735 was adopted becorning Ordinance No. 07-19.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prim,ce; Councilmembers Lewis, Henderson, and
$inegal.
Voting No: Councilmembers Barker and Williamson.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07<19 reads as follows:
ORDI'NANCE NO. 07-19
AN ORDTNANCE AMEND1,NG CHAPTER 78
(PERSONNEL), ART/CLE 11, DZVTSI'ON 4 (WAGE AND
SALARY ADM1"N1,STRATJ[ON)~ SECTZON 78-150 § B
(1), § (B) (2), AND § B (2) (C) OVERT/ME
COMPENSAT/ON AND DMS1,ON 5 (ATI'ENDANCE
AND LEAVE SECT/ON) 78-182 A1TENDANCE AND
SECT/ON 78-183 OVERT/ME OF THE CODE OF
ORD1,NANCES OF THE C/TY OF PORT ARTHUR
C. *Reports And Recommendatio,~
(1)
Report On Right-Of-Way Mowing On Highway 73 (Requested By
Councilmember Flood)
The City Manager commented on the above-mentioned report.
(2) Report On 3efferson County 3ail Costs
The City Manager presented the above-mentioned report to the City Council.
(3) Report On Hike & Bike Trail
The above-mentioned report was held.
(4)
Report On EDC Board Member's Meeting Attendance (Requested
By Councilmember Lewis)
Councilmember Lewis commented on the above-mentioned report.
EDC CEO Floyd Batiste appeared befor the City Council regarding the report.
The City Manager commented on the percentage.,; of attendance of the EDC Board.
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(5) Report On Tnternet Technology (Requested By Councilmember
Beard)
The City Manager commented on the above-mentioned report and stated that he is
visiting with the City of Orange to see if the city can share with them.
V~ZI. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMA ~ ~ EES
None
ZX. *CLOSED HEETZNG (EXECUTZVE SESSZON)
Closed Meetinq:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Pending Litigation As Zt Pertains To Smith V$ Granger
And City
(2) Section 5S1.0:7~. Government .Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Pendin9 And Potential Litigation As Tt Pertains To A
Worker's Compensation Lien Pertaining To ~'e~ Ballou
(3) Section SS1.071 Government ,Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential Litigation ,A~ Zt Pertains To Grantees Who
Have Received EDC Funds
(4) Section 551.08:7 Government Code - To Discuss Xncentives For
Commercial, Residential, And Z~ndustrial Development
(5) Section 551.0:71 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential Litigation As Tt Pertains To The EDC Business
Park At Spur 93
(6) Section S51.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential LiUgation As Tt Pertains To Property Adjacent
To Denbo, West Th Streef~ And West 8th Street
(7) Section 55:]..071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City
Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Pick Two
Contractors And Suretec Insurance Company
The City Council recessed their meeting at 3:48 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider
the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 4:34 p.m. with the following
members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis (returned at
4:35 p.m.), Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal (returned at 4:35); City Manager
Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
V. UNFTNlrSHED BUSINESS - CONTZNUED
(3)
P. R. No. 13994 - A ResoluUon Approving Awarding A Bid By The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Authorizing lrhe Execution Of A Contract For
Construction Of 3ade Avenue Extension Within The Business
Park Located At 9555 W. Port Arthur Road To Excavators &
Constructions, LTD.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The City Attorney amended Section 3 of P. R. No. 13994 with the insertion of following
language:
...and the award of the agreement for the extension of .lade Avenue shall also be subject
to the settlement of existing claims as to Excavators for $20,000 in a form to be
approved by the City Attorney and by Germer Gertz.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Prince and seconded by Councilmember Henderson
that Proposed Resolution No. 13994 be adopted.
Proposed Resolution No. 13994 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 07-095.
Voting Yes:
Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Counciimembers Lewis, Baker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
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The caption of Resolution No. 07-095 reads as follows:
RESOLU'r~ON NO. 07-095
A Resolution Approving Awarding A Bid By The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For Construction
Of .lade Avenue Extension Within The Business Park
Located At 9555 W. Port Arthur Road To Excavators &
Constructions, LTD.
(17) P.R. No. 14022 - A Resolution~ Authorizing The City Manager To
Do All Things Necessary To Execute A Settlement Agreement
With Regard To Worker's Compensation Benefits Paid By The
City Of Port Arthur Zn The Amount Of $4,995.81
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The City Attorney commented that "basically it is a Rule 11 agreement that will be entered into
where we're agreeing to reduce the Workman's Comp Lien from $7,493.72 to $4,995.81. We'll
attach that letter to the resolution."
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Prince
that Proposed Resolution No. 14022 be adopted.
Proposed Resolution No. 14022 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 07-096.
Voting Yes: Hayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmember Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-096 reads as follows:
RESOLU'~ON NO, 07-096
A RESOLUTZON AUTHORt'Z1'NG THE cTrY MANAGER
TO DO ALL TH'rNGS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WZl'H REGARD TO
WORKER'S COMPENSAI'ZON BENEFZTS PAZD BY
THE cTrY OF PORT ARTHUR ?N THE AMOUNT OF
$4,995.81
A, Resolutions
(1)
P. R. No. 14010 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Znc. Zn The Amount Of $13,000.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A); To Be Charged To
Account No. 132-1021-514~.59-00; Project No. SSBG03;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account
No. 105-1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(2)
P. R. No. 14011 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, ]nc. ]n The Amount Of $14,000.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B); To Be Charged To
Account No. 132-1021-514..59-00; Project No. SSBG03;
Structures Zneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account
No. 105-1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(3)
P. R. No. 14012 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Znc. Zn The Amount Of $13,900.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C); To Be Charged To
Account No. 132-1021-514..59-00; Project No. SSBG03;
Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account
No. 105-1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
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(4)
P. R. No. 14013 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, Znc. Zn The Amount Of $15,500.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group D); To Be Charged To
Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03;
Structures 1ineligible For The (;;rant Will Be Charged To Account
No. 105-1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
(5)
P. R. No. 14014 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors~ 1inc. 1in The Amouqt Of $20,800.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group E); To Be Charged To
Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03;
Structures 1ineligible For The (;;rant Will Be Charged To Account
No. 105-1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
P. R. No. 14015 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two
Contractors, 1inc. 1in The Amount Of $19,200.00, And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5)
Dangerous Residential Properties (Group F); To Be Charged To
Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03;
Structures 1ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account
No. 105-1431-552.59-00; Project No. C32120
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolutions 14010 through 14015.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Prince and seconded by Councilmember Williamson
that Proposed Resolutions No. 14010 through 14015 be adopted.
Proposed Resolution No. 14010 through 14015 were adopted becoming Resolutions No. 07-
097, 07-098, 07-099, 07-100, 07-101, and 07-102.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-097 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-097
A RESOLU1/ON AWARDIING A CONTRACT TO PIICK
TWO CONTRACTORS~ ]:NC. 1IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,000.00, AND AUTHOR/ZIING THE EXECUTZON
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLIT[ON OF FOUR
(4) DANGEROUS RESIIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
(GROUP A); TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 132-
1021-514.59-00; PRO3ECT NO, SSBG03;
STRUCTURES 1INEI./GIIBI..E FOR THE GRANT WIILL BE
CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552.59-00;
PRO3ECT NO, C32120
The caption of Resolution No. 07-098 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO, 07-098
A RESOLUTION AWARDI'NG A CONTRACT TO p'rCK
TWO CONTRACTORS, ]~NC. 1IN THE AMOUNT OF
$14,000.00, AND AUTHORZZIING THE EXECUTION
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLZTION OF FOUR
(4) DANGEROUS RESt'DENTIAL PROPERTIES
(GROUP B); TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 132-
1021-514.59-00; PRO.1ECT NO. SSBG03;
STRUCTURES 1I'NELI'GIIBI.E FOR THE GRANT WI'LL BE
CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552,59-00;
PRO3ECT NO. C32120
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The caption of Resolution No. 07-099 reads as foliows:
RESOLUTLON NO. 07-099
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PICK
TWO CONTRACTORS, ]:NC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,900.00, AND AUTHOR/ZING THE EXECUT/ON
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLI'r/ON OF FOUR
(4) DANGEROUS RESIDENT/AL PROPER'F/ES
(GROUP C); TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 132-
1021-514.59-00; PRO3ECT NO. SSBG03;
STRUCTURES INELIGIBLE FOR THE GRANT WILL BE
CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552.59-00;
PRO3ECTNO. C32120
The caption of Resolution No. 07-100 reads as follows:
RESOLUT/ON NO. 07-100
A RESOLUT/ON AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PICK
TWO CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$15,500.00, AND AUTHOR/ZING THE EXECUTION
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLI'r/ON OF FIVE (5)
DANGEROUS RESIDENT/AL PROPERTIES (GROUP
D); TO BE CHARGED TO, ACCOUNT NO. 132-1021-
514.59-00; PRO3ECT NO. SSBG03; STRUCTURES
INELIGIBLE FOR THE GRANT WILL BE CHARGED TO
ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431.-552.59-00; PRO3ECT NO.
C32120
The caption of Resolution No. 07-101 reads as follows:
RESOLUT/ON NO. 07-101
A RESOLU'rZON AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PICK
TWO CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,800.00, AND AUTHOR/ZING THE EXECUT/ON
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE" DEMOLI'rZON OF FIVE (5)
DANGEROUS RESIDENT/AL PROPER'r/ES (GROUP
E); TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 132-1021-
514.59-00; PRO3ECT NO. SSBG03; STRUCTURES
INELIGIBLE FOR THE GRANT WILL BE CHARGED TO
ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552.59-00; PRO.1ECT NO.
C32120
The caption of Resolution No. 07-102 reads as follows:
RESOLUT/ON NO. 07-102
A RESOLUT/ON AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PICK
TWO CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$19,200.00, AND AUTHOR/ZING THE EXECUTLON
OF A CONTRACT FOR THE'. DEMOL~IxON OF FIVE (5)
DANGEROUS RESIDENT/AL PROPER'rZES (GROUP
F); TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 132-1021-
514.59-00; PRO.1ECT NO. SSBG03; STRUCTURES
INELIGIBLE FOR THE GRANT WILL BE CHARGED TO
ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552.59-00; PRO3ECT NO.
C32120
X. FUTURE AGENDA I'I'EMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Prince:
(1)
(2)
Requested a report on bus ridership by route for one-week.
Requested a status report on the Highway 73 barrier.
Police Chief Blanton appeared before the City Council and reported that the divers
from Aqua Search will check the canal for bodies on March 10, 2007.
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Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Blackketter reported that he
received communication from TXDOT that they would begin construction on the
Highway 73 barrier in two weeks.
Councilmember Sineqal:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Expressed sympathy for the police officer involved in the recent shooting and for
the family of the deceased.
Requested that the speeding on Highways 73, 87 and Gulfway Drive be
monitored by the police department and that a message be sent out to
construction workers that the speeding must cease.
Requested a conference/meeting with the City Attorney to discuss documents
pertaining to the plants.
Councilmember Lewis..
(2)
(3)
Requested an Executive Session item regarding the LeBouf driveway issue.
Requested meeting with the highway department to consider putting in an
access road in area of tank farm at Valero to address traffic problems to come.
Requested an update on the road conditions near Studio 6 Hotel at ,limmy
,lohnson Boulevard.
Councilmember Williamson:
Requested that no contentious items be placed on the next night meeting
agenda.
Xl'. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETZNG
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Prince and carried
unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting on February ].4, 2007 at 4:47 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 OSCAR G. OR'rZz
ArrEST:
CZI'Y SECRETARY EVANGELZNE GREEN
END OF REGULAR MEETZNG HELD February 28, 2007. APPROVED:
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