HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 27, 2007 REGULARREGULAR MEETTNG- March 27~ 2007
I. ROLL CALL~ INVOCATION & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur rnet in Regular Session on Tuesday, March
27, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Pro Tern Deloris "13obbie" Prince; Councilmembers Thomas J.
Henderson, Martin Flood, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson and Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City
Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; Assistant City Secretary Terri Hanks and City Attorney Mark
T. Sokolow.
Mayor Pro Tem Prince presided over the City Council meeting in the absence of Mayor
Oscar G. Ortiz.
Councilmember Williamson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes - February 13, 2007 Regular Council Meeting
Upon the motion of Coundlmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Henderson and carded unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned
minutes.
Councilmember Felix A. Barker arrived at 8:45 a.m.
Coundlmember 3ohn Beard, lt. arrived at 8:48 a.m.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. arrived at 8:50 a.m.
III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS
B. Sueakers
3udy 3ohnson Regarding Update On Repairing Of Homes In
Port Arthur And Request For Support (SETIO)
SETIO Chief Executive Officer Judy .lohnson, 108 Winding Brook Drive, Lumberton,
Texas, appeared before the City Council to expound on Hurricane Rita rebuilding efforts
by the interfaith organization. Ms..lohnson acknowledged volunteers in the audience
and extended invitations to attend a House Blessing at 715 East 13th Street on Monday,
April 2, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Prince requested a copy of th(~- SE'rIo presentation.
Councilmember Beard requested a resolution supporting SETIO.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTIOIN- NON-CONSENT
C. *Reoorts And Recommendations
(5) Report On Rita Recovery Housing Repair
Planning, Zoning and Grants Management Director Dale Watson appeared before the
City Council to report on the delays in receiving hurricane housing repair funding
allocations.
SE~O Construction Supervisor Loye Kemp appeared before the City Council to discuss
construction issues and requested consideration in assisting with the funding of salaries
for licensed electrical and plumbing professionals.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker' appeared before the City Council to report
on licensing criteria.
111. PETIT[ONSAND COMMUNTCATZONS
A, Presentations
(4) Presentation Of Student Day In Government Participants
Administrative Assistant to the City Nanager Doris Gill appeared before the City Council
to extend invitations to attend a mock council meeting on April 10, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
Mrs. Doris Gill acknowledged Port Arthur Independent School District Counselor Unda
Freeman and the following Student Day in Government representatives introduced
themselves:
Mayor
Councilmember District 1
Councilmember District 2
Councilmember District 3
Councilmember District 4
Councilmember District 5
Councilmember District 6
Councilmember Position 7
Councilmember Position 8
City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
VZ. CONSENTAGENDA
Resolutions - Consent
Dallas 3oseph Smith
3ennifer DeBlanc
Thao Nguyen
George Romar
Abraham Salazar
Gena Lewis
3ordan Harks
Angela Guerreo
Megan Echols
Chloe Bolden
3onay Hulin
David Malveaux II
(9) P.R. 14073 - A Resolution Supporting The Motiva Youth
Training Academy ( Requested By Councilmember Beard)
The Mayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 1407'3 be adopted.
Motiva Public Relations Representative Sue Parsley appeared before the City Council to
report on the program's success. She discussed skills, advantages and opportunities for
students.
Motiva Project Integration Manager Rick Strauss and Motiva Representative Joe Baker
appeared before the City Council to voice support of the youth training program.
Proposed Resolution No. 14073 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-133.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood,
Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-133 reads as follows:
RESOLUTTON NO. 07-133
A RESOLUTZON SUPPORTING THE MOTZVA
YOUTH TRAINING ACADEMY (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEARD)
City Council Ninutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007 2
Councilmember Beard requested that a copy of the Resolution be distributed to Port
Arthur Independent School District Superintendent Johnny Brown.
TTEMS REQUTRZNG TNDIVZDUAL ACTION- NON-CONSENT
(1)
P.R. 14036 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Of
The City Of Port Arthur To Execute An Amendment To The
Amended And Restated industrial District Agreement With
Motiva Enterprises, LLC
The Mayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Lewis
that Proposed Resolution No. 14036 be adopted.
Motiva Representative Joe Baker appeared before the City Council to request
consideration in approving the proposed resolution and to report on the pending
refinery expansion project.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood,
Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None,
The caption of Resolution No. 07-134 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-134
A RESOLUTION AUTHORTZING THE CiTY
MANAGER OF THE CTrY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED iNDUSTRiAL DISTI~TCT
AGREEMENT WiTH MOTZVA ENTERPRTSES, LLC
~V. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM
(1)
To Consider Whether Or Not To issue A Specific Use Permit
For A Package Store in A Light Commercial District Located
On The North Side Of Gulfway Between Sabine And Trinity
Avenue. (4237 Gulfway Drive) Applicant: Magsimiliano
Gutierrez: Z07-01
The Mayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:12 a.m.
Planning, Zoning and Grants Management Director Dale Watson appeared before the
City Council to present an overview of the proposed specific use permit. Mr. Watson
reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Prince requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned Specific Use Permit,
Ms. Maria Gutierrez appeared before the City Council to request consideration in
supporting the proposed specific use permit.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:16 a.m.
(2) To Consider Whether Or Not To issue A Specific Use Permit
For An Outside Storage Yard in A Planned Development 11
Located On The North Side Of Fourth Street Between
Shreveport And Mobile. (800 Block Of Fourth Street)
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007
Applicant: City Of Port Arthur Planning & Zoning
Commission: Z07-02
The Mayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:17 a.m.
Planning, Zoning and Grants Management Director Dale Watson appeared before the
City Council to present an overview of the proposed specific use permit. Mr. Watson
noted that the Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following
conditions:
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The proposed use shall not be permitted on the site for longer than
three years.
The site must be screened with a screening fence eight feet in
height.
The exterior of the fence shall be landscaped to break up the solid
expanse.
Only new products or equipment shall be stored at the site.
No products or equipment shall be stored above the height of the
fence.
No hazardous products shall be stored at the site.
All access to the site shall be from Procter Street.
No storage shall be permitted within 100 feet of any residence.
No material shall be brought into or removed from the site during
night hours.
Public Works Director .lohn Comeaux appeared before the City Council to address
inquiries related to foundation materials.
Mayor Pro Tem Prince requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned rezoning.
Mardi Gras Board of Director Joseph Richard, 2704 Glacier Drive, appeared before the
City Council to voice opposition to the proposed specific use permit. He stated that the
proposed lay-down yard would be detrimental to Mardi Gras and other tourism venues.
Museum of the Gulf Coast President Sam Monroe, 4400 Marl(wood, appeared before the
City Council to request consideration in denying the specific use permit. Dr. Monroe
cited the economic impact that the museum has made for tourism and the anticipated
growth for the downtown area.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Henderson
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:45 a.m.
rlI, PETTI'ZONS &COMMUN[CATZONS
A. Presentations
(1) Presentation By Hr. Lee Kicker Regarding Connect-CTY
Connect CTY Southeast Region Business Account Executive Lee Kicker appeared before
the City Council to present a proposal for massive communication equipment.
(2) Presentation On The Texas Forestry Service Grant
Parks and Recreation Interim Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council
to introduce Texas Forest Service Regional Urban Forester Karen Woodard. Dr.
Thigpen noted that the City currently owns and maintains 37 public parks.
Texas Forest Service Regional Urban Forester Karen Woodard appeared before the City
Council to report that hurricane relief funds are available to replant trees on public
property.
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007 4
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION- NON-CONSENT
C. Reaorts And Recommendations
(1) Report On Hike & Bike Trail
Texas Forest Service Regional Urban Forest Karen Woodard appeared before the City
Council to voice concerns of damaging trees during the grading process for the
proposed Hike and Bike Trail.
Mayor Pro Tern requested that the above-mentioned report be continued after lunch.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:28 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
1:15 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tern Prince;
Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal; City
Manager Fitzgibbons; Assistant City Secretary Hanks and City Attorney Sokolow.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
B. Corresaondence
Candidates Certification
Assistant City Secretary Terri Hanks read the following correspondence into the record:
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the following candidates have duly filed with this office to
be placed on the Ballot of the City of Port Arthur General and Special Election to be held
on May 12, 2007:
Frederick W. Johnson, Sr.
Felix A. Barker
Deloris "Bobble' Prince
Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr.
Zulema Escobedo
Greg K. Richard
Esther Benoit
.lack Chatman
3ohn Varnado
Efrain Avendafio
Travis .1. Berg
Cai Jay Jones
FOR MAYOR
729 Dunbar,
4711 5th Street,
2645 33rd Street,
2301 Lakeshore Drive,
4305 Forest Drive,
309 47th Street,
7941 Tom Drive,
Port Arthur,
Port Arthur,
Port Arthur,
Port Arthur,
Port Arthur,
Port Arthur,
Port Arthur,
Texas 77640
Texas 77642
Texas 77640
Texas 77640
Texas 77642
Texas 77640
Texas 77642
FOR DISTRICT I.
3148 8th Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77642
220 Dixie Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642
3342 13th Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77642
9855 South Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77655
5200 Lakeside Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Ma~h, 2007.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 12th day of
/s/ Evangeline Green, City Secretary
Official Seal of the City of Port Arthur
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
C. *Reoorts And Recommendations
(1) Report On Hike & Bike Trail (Continued,)
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007
Texas Forest Service Regional Urban Forest Karen Woodard appeared before the City
Council to comment that the proposed grading techniques to be used for the Hike &
Bike Trail would negatively impact the critical root zone of the Live Oak trees and
recommended exploring alternative methods.
Councilmember Flood left the City Council Chamber at 2;10 p.m.
III. PETITIONS &COMMUNXCATIONS
A. Presentations
(3) Presentation Regarding Parks, Recreation And Open Space
Master Plan
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Albert Thigpen requested that the above-
mentioned item be held.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1)
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 Gertz, LLP. In The Amount Of
$5,~88.57
The Mayor Pro Tern introduced the above-mentioned Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14026 be adopted.
The City Attorney discussed issues related to the law firm's billing procedures.
Proposed Resolution No. 14026 was adopted over the dissenting vote of
Councilmember Beard becoming Resolution No. 07-135.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: Councilmember Beard.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-135 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-135
A RESOLUTION APPROVING INVOICE NO.
282790 OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATZON FOR LEGAL SERVICES
RENDERED IN MAY 2006 BY GERMER GERTZ,
LLP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,188.57
(2)
P. R. No. 14046 - A Resolution Approving Znvoices As Zt
Pertains To Services Rendered Zn 3anuary 2007 To The City
Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation By Germer Gertz, LLP. In The Amount Of
$9,674.15
The Nayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14046 be adopted.
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007 6
The City Attorney confirmed correctness of the $9,674.15 amount.
Proposed Resolution No. 1~,046 was adopted over the dissenting vote of
Councilmember Beard becoming Resolution No. 07-136.
Voting Yes: IVlayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: Councilmember Beard.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-136 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-136
A RESOLUTTON APPROVTNG ZNVOTCES AS
PERTATNS TO SERVICES RENDERED
.1ANUARY 2007 TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTTON 4A ECONOI~TC DEVELOPNENT
CORPORATION BY GERIqER GERTZ, LLP. TN
THE AIqOUNT OF $9,674.15
VT. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted excluding
the previously approved item Proposed Resolution No. lZ~073 (Resolution No. 07-133):
Am
Consideration And Approval Of Payment For Emergency
Repairs To An Adjustable Frequency Drive To Contro/
Concepl~, Inc./Of Houston/Texas Tn The Amount Of $8,039
For The Water Purification Plant
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Quote For The
Purchase Of One 3/4-Ton Pickup Truck To Grande Truck
Center Of.Can Antonio/ Texas In The Amount Of $16,009
For Animal Control
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The
Purchase Of Small I, leter Testing Equipment To HD Supply
Watonvorks, Of Lufkin, Texas Tn The Amount Of
$14,958.31 For The Utility Operations Department
Consideration And Approval Of Payment For The
Rehabilitation Of The Sanitary Sewer Ditch Crossing On
48th Street (Near The Water Service Center) To Brystor
Contracting/ [nc., Of Beaumont~ Texas In The Estimated
Amount Of $13,960 For The Utility Operations Department
(Wastewater Conveyance Division)
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For Sodium
Chlorite (For The Production Of Chlorine Dioxide) To
Internab'onal D/ox/de/ Inc./ Of C/ark, New .lersey Tn The
Estimated Amount Of $247,000 For A Two (2) Year Period
For The Utility Operations Department (Water Purifications
Division)
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding Bids To The
Following Vendors For Water Treatment Chemicals For The
Utility Operations Department: Shannon Chemicals Of
Halvern, PA; DXI Industries Of Houston, TX; Skyhawk
Chemicals. Of Houston, TX; Alt/via Corporation Of Houston,
TX And Airgas Specialties Of Duluth, GA
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007 7
G. Exoense RePort
Mayor Pro Tem Deloris 'Bobbie" Prince:
Use Of Personal Auto
For Out-Of-Town City Business,
Month Of March, 2007
$40.74
Resolutions - Consent
(1)
P. R. No. 13904 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Payment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
And Granite Asset Management (York Manor Townhomes)
For The Payment Of A Water, Delinquent Sewer And
Garbage Account
Proposed Resolution No. 13904 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-137.
(2)
P, R, No, 14024 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract With
Retail Merchants Association To Provide Collection Services
Related To Delinquent Water Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 14024 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-138.
(3)
P. R. No. 14034 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Two (2) Contracts Between The City
Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur American Little League
Organization, For The Use Of City Baseball Fields At
Barbara Jacket Park And Pioneer Parks
Proposed Resolution No. 14034 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-139.
(4)
P. R. No. 14063 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A One Year Service Contract (With
The Option To Renew For Two Additional Years) With
Motorola, Tnc., For The Cost Of $14,071.80 (Year One),
$14,353.24 (Year Two), And $14,640.30 (Third And Final
Year)
Proposed Resolution No. 14063 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-140.
(5)
P. R. No. 14065 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A New Throe (3) Year Contract With Patriot Security,
Ltd, Of Nederland, Texas For Security Guard Service For
The Public Works Operations Center And Garage-Service
Center Compound, In The Amount Of $54,891 Per Year.
Proposed Funding: FY 2007 Budget Accounts No. 001-
1201-531.59-00 (66%) And 501-1281-531.59-00 (34%)
Proposed Resolution No. 14065 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-141.
(6)
P. R. No. 14066 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Agroement For Professional
Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And SCS
Engineers Of Bedford, Texas For Development Of A Lifetime
Erosion Control Plan For The City Landfill; Said Agreement
Not To Exceed An Amount Of $7,200, Funds Being Available
In Account Number 403-1274-533.59-02
Proposed Resolution No. 14066 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-142.
(7) P.R. No. 14067 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007
Proposed Resolution No. 14067 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-143.
(8)
P. R. No. 14071 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Execute The First Year Of A Three-Year
Renewable Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Triangle Waste Solutions Of Nederland, Texas For Leachate
Hauling At The City Landfill For A Fee Of $52.00 Per Hour
With The Subsequent Two Year Rate Adjusted According To
The CPi At That Time. Funding Is Available In Account No.
403-1274-533.51-01
Proposed Resolution No. 14071 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-144.
(9)
P. R. No. 14073 - A Resolution Supporting The Motiva
Youth Training Academy (Requested By Councilmember
Beard)
Proposed Resolution No. 14073 was previously approved becoming Resolution 07-133.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 14053 - A Resolution Appointing New Members
To The Board Of Directors Of The Port .Arthur Health
Facilities Development Corporation, Appointing A New
Registered Agent, And Appointing A President, Vice
President, Treasurer And Secretary To The Port Arthur
Health Facilities Development Corporation
The Mayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution,
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14053 be adopted.
The following City Councilmembers were appointed to the Port Arthur Health Facilities
Development Corporation:
Mayor Pro Tem Deloris 'Bobble" Prince
Councilmember Willie 'Bae" Lewis, 3r.
Councilmember Felix A. Barker
Councilmember Thomas 3. Henderson
Councilmember Robert E. 'Bob" Williamson
Councilmember Michael 'Shane" Sinegal
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14053 be amended with the above-mentioned
appointments.
Proposed Resolution No. 14053 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution
No. 07-145.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Beard,
Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-145 reads as follows:
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007 9
RESOLUTION NO. 07-145
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NEW MEMBERS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PORT
ARTHUR HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, APPOINTING A NEW
REGISTERED AGENT, AND APPOINTING A
PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER
AND SECRETARY TO THE PORT ARTHUR
HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
(3)
P. R. No. 14058 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of Port
Arthur, Texas, Supporting The Passage Of House Bill 2818
Delaying Retail Open Access In Entergy Gulf States, Inc.'s
Service Area
The klayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14058 be adopted.
Entergy Gulf States Customer Service Representative Don Pumphrey appeared before
the City Council to discuss deregulation costs.
Mr. Pumphrey introduced the city's new Customer Service Representative Brenda
Broussard.
City Attorney Sokolow reported that the House Bill would delay deregulation mandating
that Entergy Gulf States connect to a statewide grid and reported that the grid
connection would be at the expense of consumers.
Councilmember Flood returned to the City Council Chamber at 2:45 p.m.
Proposed Resolution No. 14058 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-146.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood,
Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-146 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE
OF HOUSE BILL 2818 DELAYING RETAIL OPEN
ACCESS IN ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC.'S
SERVICE AREA
(4)
P. R. No. 14059 - A Resolution As It Pertains To An
Agreement With Railroad Controls Limited (RCL) To
Conduct A (~uiet Zone Evaluation For The City Of Port
Arthur, Account No. 001-1003-512.59-00, Project No.
M97903
The Mayor Pro Tern introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14059 was adopted becoming
Resolution No. 07-147.
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007 10
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood,
Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-147 reads as follows:
RESOLUTTON NO. 07-147
A RESOLUTZON AS 1-r PERTAZNS TO AN
AGREEMENT WZTH RAZLROAD CONTROLS
LTMITED (RCL) TO CONDUCT A (~UIET ZONE
EVALUATION FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1003-512.59-00, PRO3ECT
NO. M97903
(5)
P. R. No. 14070 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Requesting
An Advisory Opinion From The Texas Ethics Commission As
Tt Pertains To Candidate Forums (Requested By
Councilmember Henderson)
The Mayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14070 be adopted.
The City Attorney discussed the City of Port Arthur hosting candidate forums and
potential risks and recommended obtaining an advisory opinion from the Texas Ethics
Commission.
Proposed Resolution No. 14070 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-148.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood,
Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-148 reads as follows:
RESOLUT?ON NO. 07-148
A RESOLUTION AS 1-r PERTAINS TO
RE(~UESTING AN ADVTSORY OPINION FROf*I
THE TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSTON AS TT
PERTAINS TO CANDTDATE FORUMS
(REQUESTED BY COUNCIILMEMBER
HENDERSON)
(6)
P. R. No. 14072 - A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing
A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section
4A Economic Development Corporation
The Mayor Pro Tem introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 14072 be adopted.
No appointments were announced.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14072 be tabled.
Proposed Resolution No. 14072 was tabled.
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Ordinances
P. O. No. 5726 - An Ordinance Dedicating Four (4) Tracts
Of Previously Acquired Land For Public Use As Street Right-
Of-Way~ Said Tracts Being Contiguous To The Existing
South Right-Of-Way Line Of 95th Street And Dedicating
Four (4) Public Utility Easements Adjacent To South Line Of
Said Street Right-Of-Way Tracts
AN ORDZNANCE DEDZCATZNG FOUR (4)
TRACTS OF PREVZOUSLY AC(~UZRED LAND FOR
PUBLIC USE AS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY~ SAID
TRACTS BEING CONTIGUOUS TO THE
EXISTING SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 95TM
STREET AND DEDICATING FOUR (4) PUBLIC
UTILZTY EASEMENTS AD3ACENT TO SOUTH
LINE OF SAID STREET RZGHT-OF-WAY TRACTS
C. *Rtports And Recommendations
(1) Report On Hike And Bike Trail
Public Works Director .lohn Comeaux appeared before the City Council to discuss the
progress of the Hike and Bike Trail.
(3) Report On Trash Collection
Public Works Director John Comeaux appeared before the City Council to report on
trash collection issues.
(2) Report On Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Planning, Zoning and Grants Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council to
discuss CDBG fund reprogramming.
(4) Report On Potential Capital Improvements
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons presented a report on immediate capital and operating
needs of the City and identified funding program mechanisms.
Purchasing Manager Joseph Broussard appeared before the City Council to announce
that the Civic Center remediation has been completed.
Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address police staffing.
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 27, 2007 12
Voting No:
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-22 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-22
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Coundlmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5726 be adopted.
Assistant Public Works Director and City Engineer Ross Blackketter appeared before the
City Council to address inquiries related to the location of the right-of-way tracts.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5726 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-22.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood,
Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
None.
The new Assistant Director of Utility Operations Mumtaz Qureshi appeared before the
City Council to express appreciation for the opportunity to serve Port Arthur.
(5) Report On Rita Recovery Housing Repair
Planning, Zoning and Grants Director Dale Watson previously presented the above-
mentioned report.
VIIZ. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COI~IIqI'FrEE5 - None
i](. *CLOSED IqEETING (EXECUTZVE SESSION)
Closed bteetina: None
X. FUTURE AGENDA TrEIqS OR RE(~UESTED REPORTS
Councilmember Sineaal:
(1) Requested a status report on conducting a political forum.
(2) Requested a report on the building (39th Street) to be used by the Port
Arthur Neighborhood Action Council (PANAC).
(3) Requested a report concerning the water complaint for the building at 4'8th
Street and H.O. Mills.
Councilmember Beard:
(1) Voiced concerns with .lefferson County Voter Registration.
(2) Requested a report from the Housing Authority regarding Carver Terrace.
(3) Requested a status report from the Texas Department of Transportation
('I'xDOT) regarding barriers on Highway 73 and Highway 82. Requested
that a follow up letter be sent to TxDOT.
(4) Voiced concerns with illegal dumping of construction materials.
(5) Requested that the abandoned vehicle on Grannis Avenue and Gulfway
Drive be removed.
(6) Requested a report on the Police Department's staffing.
Councilmember Williamson:
(1) Requested a status report on the pending industrial expansions.
(2) Voiced concerns with unemployment rates and available job opportunities.
Councilmember Lewis:
Requested a report on the contractor responsible for mowing grass from M.L.
King and Terminal Road.
Councilmember Barker:
Recommended banning a contractor who injured a city inspector.
AD3OURNbtENT OF t4EETING
Upon the motion of Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Beard and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 5:12 p.m.
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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.
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MAYOR PRO TEM DELORZS PRZNCE
ASSZSTANT CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD March 27~ 2007. APPROVED:
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