HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/29/2014 SPECIAL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING — July 29, 2014
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Special Session on Tuesday, July 29,
2014 at 4:12 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Derrick Freeman;
Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Morris Albright, III., Stephen A. Mosely, Willie
"Bae" Lewis, Jr. and Robert E. "Bob" Williamson; Interim City Manager John A.
Comeaux, P.E., City Secretary Sherri Bellard and City Attorney Valecia Tizeno.
Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton was absent from the Special Meeting.
Councilmember Kaprina Frank was absent from the Special Meeting.
II. PRESENTATION
A Presentation By Siemens Industry, Inc. Regarding A Study Of
Water Loss Throughout The City Of Port Arthur
Siemens Representative Duval Allums appeared before the City Council to give the
above-mentioned presentation.
III. WORKSHOP
(1) Discussion Regarding A Proposal For The Construction Of A
Cricket Field
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council and
discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(2) Discussion Regarding A Proposal For The Extension Of The
Walking Path On Thomas Boulevard
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council and
discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(3) Discussion Regarding The Construction Of A Proposed Soccer
Complex
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council and
discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(4) Discussion Regarding Code Enforcement
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council and
discussion was held regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Councilmember Albright left the Special Meeting.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that the following Consent Agenda be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
(1) P.R. No. 18445 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract
Between The City Or Port Arthur And Bob Shaw Consulting
Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, To Provide The Necessary
Design And Construction Phase Services For The West 19th
Street Drainage Improvements, In An Amount Not-To-
Exceed $40,000.00, With Funding Available In GO-805
Account No. 301-1601-591.54.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18445 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-328.
(2) P.R. No. 18446 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And DP Engineers, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas, For
Professional Services For The Preparation Of Plans For The
Emergency Repair Of A 24" Waterline At 18th Street And
Woodworth Blvd., In The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$6,000.00. Account No. 410-1251-532.54.00
Proposed Resolution No. 18446 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-329.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their Special Meeting at 7:02 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD: July 29, 2014.
APPROVED:
City Council Minutes— Special Executive Meeting
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