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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/2014 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — September 16, 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 Regular Session on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 5:34 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Derrick Freeman; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Tiffany Hamilton, Morris Albright, III., Stephen A. Mosely and Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr.; Interim City Manager John A. Comeaux, P.E., City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton. Councilmember Robert E. "Bob" Williamson was absent from the Regular Meeting. Councilmember Kaprina Frank was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations The Mayor presented the following Proclamation: September and October 2014 as Gift of Life Months Minutes August 05, 2014 Regular Meeting August 14, 2014 Special Executive Meeting August 19, 2014 Special Executive Meeting August 19, 2014 Regular Meeting August 26, 2014 Special Meeting September 2, 2014 Regular Meeting September 5, 2014 Special Executive Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and carried, the above-mentioned minutes were adopted. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Cuevas Peacock, Pro-Act Community Forum Cuevas Peacock, 1549 Joe Lewis Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the Pro-Act Community Forum. (2) John Lawrence Kanazawa Jolley, Infrastructure Report Gathered While Paddling Boat Across The Continent And Back John Lawrence Kanazawa Jolley, 515 Sunset Road, South Beach, Florida, appeared before the City Council to discuss national infrastructure. B. Presentations (1) Leslie McMahen and Susan McDermott, Regarding Vista Village Storm Drainage Public Works Director Susan McDermott and Consultant Les McMahan appeared before the City Council to give the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) To Consider Z14-04 (Sup #222) — Specific Use Permit For Nicole Perez For The Operation Of A Daycare Service On 0.1237 Acre Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lot 31, Block 9, Park Place No. 2 Addition. This Property Is North Of 29th Street And West Of Memorial Blvd (3011 Keystone Avenue), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:01 p.m. Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned Specific Use Permit. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned Specific Use Permit. No one appeared. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Albright and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. (2) To Consider A14-03 Abandonment Requested For (Property Located North Of The Closed Portion Of 28th Street Between 8th And 9th Avenues) (Property Located South Of 27th Street Between 8th And 9th Avenues) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned Specific Use Permit. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned Specific Use Permit. Nianza Barney, 2911 8th Avenue, appeared before the City Council to question how the permit would affect her property specifically. Claudette Williamson, 3541 27th Street, appeared before the City Council to question how the permit would affect her property specifically. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that the Public Hearing be closed. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to close the Public Hearing: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely 'Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" The City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. (3) To Consider Z14-05 (Sup #223) — Specific Use Permit For PI Dock Facilities, LLC, For A New Dock And Diesel Storage Tank Facilities For 108.200 Acre Of Land Consisting Of The Following: Tract 1, Tract 2, Tract 3, And Tract 4. The Property Is Located At 2500 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive [A.K.A. South State Highway 82], Pleasure Island In Port Arthur, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:16 p.m. City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned Specific Use Permit. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned Specific Use Permit. Robert Troy, 2153 Roosevelt Avenue, appeared before the City Council to question what will be built on the proposed property Haskell Rodgers, 4310 Long Bend Drive, Houston, Texas appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the proposed property. Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, appeared before the City Council to question the company's long term projection. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Albright that the Public Hearing be closed. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to close the Public Hearing: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" The City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:27 p.m. (4) A Public Hearing To Discuss The 2014 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate For The City Of Port Arthur. A Tax Rate Of .792000 Per $100 Valuation Has Been Proposed For Adoption By The Governing Body Of The City Of Port Arthur. This Rate Exceeds The Lower Of The Effective Or Rollback Tax Rate, And State Law Requires That Two Public Hearings Be Held By The Governing Body Before Adopting The Proposed Tax Rate This Is The Second Of Two Mandatory Hearings The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned tax rate. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned Specific Use Permit. No one appeared. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman that the Public Hearing be closed. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to close the Public Hearing: Councilmember Albright ` Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" The City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None VI. BUDGET WORKSHOP Interim City Manager John A. Comeaux, PE and Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council and discussion was held regarding the above- mentioned budget. Utility Operations Manager John Tomplait appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the proposed budget. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION (1) P.R. No. 18554 — A Resolution Directing The City Manager And Finance Director To Include Additional Items In The Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2015 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18554 be adopted. Motions and Action on the following options for inclusion in Proposed Resolution No. 18554: Expenditures Option El 3% increase in regular pay for all City employees ($1.6 Million) Option E2 One-time payment to all City Employees equal to 3% of regular wages to have a lesser budgetary impact than Option El ($1.3 Million) Option E3 0% regular pay increase. 3% increase in Equipment and Infrastructure Option E4 One-time "Holiday Pay" to all City Employees in the amount of $1,000($217,000) Revenues Option R1 Increase in fees for additional toter from $2.00 to $5.00 Option R2 Increase in Readiness-To-Serve fees (Attached hereto as Exhibit 1) Option R3 Economic Development Corporation 2% Sales Tax Revenue Administration Fee Option R4 $500 Fire Hydrant Meter Installation/Removal Fee Option R5 $50 per month Fire Hydrant Meter Fee Option R6 $200 Meter Tampering Fee Option El 3% increase in regular pay for all City employees ($1.6 Million) The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Option El be adopted and inserted into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. Clarence Ross, 2011 13th Street, appeared before the City Council in favor of Option El. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Harold Doucet, 5780 Cambridge Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss making the proposed budget a performance oriented budget. Willie Blanchett, 848 13th Street, appeared before the City Council in favor of Option El. Alton Arvie, Sr., 3731 Graves Avenue, appeared before the City Council in favor of Option El. Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and Councilmember Hamilton withdrew their motion to adopt Option El in lieu of taking action on the Revenue Options first. Option R1 Increase in fees for additional toter from $2.00 to $5.00 The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Option R1 be adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Option R1 for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "No" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Option R1 was adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. Option R2 Increase in Readiness-To-Serve fees (Attached hereto as Exhibit 1) The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Mosely that Option R2 be adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Option R2 Exhibit 1 be amended as follows: 5/8" Meter: Proposed RTSC $5.00 be changed to Proposed RTSC $6.00. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton to amend the prior amendment to raise Option R2 Exhibit"1" by 20% on all meters. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Option R2 Exhibit "1": Councilmember Albright "No" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "No" Councilmember Mosely "No" Councilmember Scott "No" Mayor Prince "Yes" The motion to amend Option R2 Exhibit"1" failed. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Option R2 Exhibit "1": Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Option R2 Exhibit "1" was adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. Option R3 Economic Development Corporation 2% Sales Tax Revenue Administration Fee The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Option R3 be adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned administrative fee. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Option R3 for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554: Councilmember Albright "No" Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "No" Mayor Prince "Yes" Option R2 was adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. Option R4 $500 Fire Hydrant Meter Installation/Removal Fee The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Mosely that Option R4 be adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Option R4 for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Option R4 was adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. Option R5 $50 per month Fire Hydrant Meter Fee The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Option R5 be adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Option R5 for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Option R5 was adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Option R6 $200 Meter Tampering Fee The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman that Option R6 be adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. Utility Operations Manager John Tomplait appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding meter tampering. The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Prince that Option R6 be amended as follows: Option R6 $500 Meter Tampering Fee Councilmember Hamilton and Mayor Prince withdrew their motion to amend Option R6. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Option R6 for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Option R6 was adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. The City Council recessed their meeting at 9:19 p.m. and reconvened their meeting at 9:36 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton, Albright, Mosely and Lewis; Interim City Manager Comeaux; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton. Option El 3% increase in regular pay for all City employees ($1.6 Million) The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Option El be adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Option El for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton ""Yes" Councilmember Lewis "No" Councilmember Mosely "No" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Option El was adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. Option E2 One-time payment to all City Employees equal to 3% of regular wages to have a lesser budgetary impact than Option El ($1.3 Million) The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Mosely that Option E2 be adopted for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Option E2 for insertion into Proposed Resolution No. 18554: City Council Minutes 7 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Councilmember Albright "No" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "No" Councilmember Hamilton "No" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "No" Mayor Prince "No" The motion to adopt Option E2 failed and will not be inserted into Proposed Resolution 18554. Option E3 0% regular pay increase. 3% increase in Equipment and Infrastructure Option E4 One-time "Holiday Pay" to all City Employees in the amount of $1,000($217,000) The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Option E3 and E4 be removed. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Option E3 and E4: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Option E3 and E4 were removed and will not be inserted into Proposed Resolution No. 18554. (1) P.R. No. 18554 — A Resolution Directing The City Manager And Finance Director To Include Additional Items In The Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2015 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18554 with the adopted Options included. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18554 with the adopted Options included: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18554 was adopted, with the adopted Options included, becoming Resolution No. 14-406. The caption of Resolution No. 14-406 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-406 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL ITEMS IN THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 IX. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6402 — A Ordinance Approving A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397. Proposed Funding; Fire Department Budget Account No. 001-1121-522.11-00 The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6402 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Ordinance No. 6402 be tabled. Councilmember Lewis withdrew his motion to table Proposed Ordinance No. 6402. President of the Port Arthur Fire Fighters 397 Perry Manuel appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement. Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6402: Councilmember Albright "No" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "No" Councilmember Mosely "No" Councilmember Scott "No" Mayor Prince "Yes" The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6402 failed. (2) P.O. No. 6411 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Furniture/Minor Equipment, Vehicles, Equipment, Or Heavy Equipment By A Public Online Auction Through Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6411 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6411: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Ordinance No. 6411 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 14-34. The caption of Ordinance No. 14-34 reads as follows: City Council Minutes 9 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 ORDINANCE NO. 14-34 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS FURNITURE/MINOR EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT BY A PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION THROUGH RENE BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman that the following consent agenda be adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 18512, 18538, 18539, 18540, 18546, 18556, 18558 and 18566: The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 18479 — A Resolution Authorizing Track Repairs To Equipment Number 1954 (D7E Caterpillar Dozer) For The Landfill To Mustang CAT Of Beaumont, Texas, In The Not- To-Exceed Amount Of $29,251.00, Public Works-Landfill Account No. 403-1274-533.43-00 Proposed Resolution No. 18479 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-407. (2) P.R. No. 18501 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And Health And Human Services Commission For The Use Of Online Application Assistance Services Proposed Resolution No. 18501 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-408. (3) P.R. No. 18510 — A Resolution Authorizing A Requested Time Extension To The Engineering Services Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Soutex Surveyors And Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Shreveport Avenue Drainage Project Between Procter Street And 5th Street, Said Time Extension being Until February 27, 2015, And At No Additional Cost To The City Proposed Resolution No. 18510 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-409. (5) P.R. No. 18519 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To MLG Construction Of Houston, Texas, In The Amount Of $5,650.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A), To Be Charged To Account No. 120- 1429-582.59-05 (EDC) Proposed Resolution No. 18519 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-410. (6) P.R. No. 18520 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To MLG Construction Of Houston, Texas, In The Amount Of $4,650.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract City Council Minutes 10 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B), To Be Charged To Account No. 120- 1429-582.59-05 (EDC) Proposed Resolution No. 18520 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-411. (7) P.R. No. 18521 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To MLG Construction Of Houston, Texas, In The Amount Of $3,490.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C), To Be Charged To Account No. 120- 1429-582.59-05 (EDC) Proposed Resolution No. 18521 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-412. (8) P.R. No. 18522 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To MLG Construction Of Houston, Texas, In The Amount Of $3,550.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group D), To Be Charged To Account No. 120- 1429-582.59-05 (EDC) Proposed Resolution No. 18522 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-413. (9) P.R. No. 18523 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To MLG Construction Of Houston, Texas, In The Amount Of $8,400.00, 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. 120- 1429-582.59-05 (EDC) Proposed Resolution No. 18523 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-414. (10) P.R. No. 18528 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Existing Blanket Order By $12,500.00 For Southeast Texas Lawn And Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D-1. Funding Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304-541.59-00 Proposed Resolution No. 18528 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-415. (11) P.R. No. 18529 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Existing Blanket Order By $12,500.00 For Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area E. Funding Available In Environmental Health Account No. 001-1304- 541.59-00 Proposed Resolution No. 18529 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-416. (12) P.R. No. 18531 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A One (1) Year Service Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Horiba Medical, Inc., Of Los Angeles, California, For Annual Maintenance To The Pentra 80XL Hematology Machine, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $8,861.00; Funding Available In Health Department Account No. 001-1301-541.42 Proposed Resolution No. 18531 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-417. City Council Minutes 11 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 (13) P.R. No. 18532 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2nd Year (First Renewal) Of The Contract With J-3 Metals Of Vidor, Texas, To Purchase Scrap Metal And White Goods From The City Of Port Arthur, And To Provide Proper Disposal Thereof Proposed Resolution No. 18532 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-418. (17) P.R. No. 18541 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 4608 Forest Drive, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program Proposed Resolution No. 18541 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-419. (18) P.R. No. 18543 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services For Vital Statistics To Continue Online Birth Certificate Access Proposed Resolution No. 18543 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-420. (19) P.R. No. 18544 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts Proposed Resolution No. 18544 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-421. (20) P.R. No. 18545 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The Port Arthur Pop Warner Football League Gulf Coast And The City Of Port Arthur For The Use Of The City's Football Field At Adams Park From September 17, 2014 Through December 31, 2014 Proposed Resolution No. 18545 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-422. (22) P.R. No. 18547 — A Resolution Authorizing Emergency Replacement And Installation Of Blowers For The Utility Operations Department To Hartwell Environmental Corporation Of Tomball, Texas, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $82,000.00. Funds Are Available In Utility Account No. 410-1256-532.92-00 Proposed Resolution No. 18547 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-423. (23) P.R. No. 18553 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Light Commercial To Planned Development District — 33 For 1.800 Acres Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lots 2-6, Block 5 And Lots 1-5, Block 6, Gorman Place, (A.K.A. 2601 21st Street), City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Proposed Resolution No. 18553 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-424. (27) P.R. No. 18567 — A Resolution Ordering A Public Hearing For The Proposed Budget For The City Of Port Arthur And The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Proposed Resolution No. 18567 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-425. (28) P.R. No. 18568 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Blanket Order For The Contract For The Services Of Gray CPA Consulting, PC As Caseware GASB Financial City Council Minutes 12 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Implementers By $4,800.00 To Cover The Cost Of Training And Travel As Stated In The Original Contract. Funds Are Available In Account #001-1031-515.54-00 Proposed Resolution No. 18568 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-426. IX. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (4) P.R. No. 18512 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third Party Administrator (Administrative Services Only) For The City Of Port Arthur Group Medical, Dental Insurance, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death And Dismemberment, And Excess Loss Indemnity With Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc. Fund No. (S): 614 — Health Insurance Fund The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18512 be adopted. Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council) to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18512: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18512 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-427. The caption of Resolution No. 14-427 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-427 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS BETWEEN ITS THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ONLY) FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR GROUP MEDICAL, DENTAL INSURANCE, BASIC LIFE, BASIC ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT, AND EXCESS LOSS INDEMNITY WITH BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS, INC. FUND NO. (S): 614 — HEALTH INSURANCE FUND A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 18527 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Finance Necessary Improvements Including Rough-In Build-Out Of The Second Floor And Additional Improvements For The Building Located At 501 Procter In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $390,386.00 ($234,791.50 PAEDC Fund, Account Number 120-1429-582.59-01 And City Council Minutes 1 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 The Remaining Balance To Be Paid By The Chase NMTC PAEDC Investment Fund) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Mosely that Proposed Resolution No. 18527 be adopted. EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned building. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18527: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "No" Proposed Resolution No. 18527 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-428. The caption of Resolution No. 14-428 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-428 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO FINANCE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING ROUGH-IN BUILD-OUT OF THE SECOND FLOOR AND ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 501 PROCTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $390,386.00 ($234,791.50 PAEDC FUND, ACCOUNT NUMBER 120-1429-582.59-01 AND THE REMAINING BALANCE TO BE PAID BY THE CHASE NMTC PAEDC INVESTMENT FUND) (3) P.R. No. 18559 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Continue Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market For An Additional Six (6) Four (4) Week Periods Using CBS Outdoor Billboard Of Houston, Texas Through Cornerstone Advertising & Design At A Cost Not-To-Exceed $13,232.00. EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Mosely that Proposed Resolution No. 18559 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18559: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18559 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-3429. City Council Minutes 14 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 The caption of Resolution No. 14-429 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-429 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT IN THE HOUSTON MARKET FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) FOUR (4) WEEK PERIODS USING CBS OUTDOOR BILLBOARD OF HOUSTON, TEXAS THROUGH CORNERSTONE ADVERTISING & DESIGN AT A COST NOT-TO-EXCEED $13,232.00. EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429- 582.59-06 (4) P.R. No. 18560 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Continue The Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market For Six (6) Additional Four (4) Week Periods Using Cornerstone Advertising & Design Of Beaumont, Texas For Agency Fees, Billboard Research, Preparation Of Contract And Monitoring Of The Billboard During Rental Period In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $2,329.80. EDC Account No. 120- 1429-582.59-06 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18560 be adopted. EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18560: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18560 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-430. The caption of Resolution No. 14-430 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-430 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE THE BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT IN THE HOUSTON MARKET FOR SIX (6) ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) WEEK PERIODS USING CORNERSTONE ADVERTISING & DESIGN OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR AGENCY FEES, BILLBOARD RESEARCH, PREPARATION OF CONTRACT AND MONITORING OF THE BILLBOARD DURING RENTAL PERIOD IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,329.80. EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.59-06 City Council Minutes 15 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 (5) P.R. No. 18565 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Advertise In The 2014 Winter Davos Issue Of European CEO Magazine In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $8,577.00. EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 18565 be adopted. EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned advertisement. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18565: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18565 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-431. The caption of Resolution No. 14-431 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-431 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADVERTISE IN THE 2014 WINTER DAVOS ISSUE OF EUROPEAN CEO MAGAZINE IN THE NOT-TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $8,577.00. EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.59-06 Consent — Resolutions (14) P.R. No. 18538 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And McZeal Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Rehabilitation Of The Property Located At 3900 Lewis Drive, Not To Exceed The Amount Of $4,850.00, Funds Are Available In CDBG Housing Account #105-1431-552.59-00 Project #40115 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Councilmember Hamilton filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and did not participate in any discussion or action taken on Proposed Resolution No. 18538. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Mosely that Proposed Resolution No. 15838 be adopted. Housing Director Beverly Freeman appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned rehabilitation. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18538: City Council Minutes 16 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18538 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-432. The caption of Resolution No. 14-432 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-432 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND MCZEAL CONSTRUCTION OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3900 LEWIS DRIVE, NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $4,850.00, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN CDBG HOUSING ACCOUNT #105-1431-552.59-00 PROJECT #40115 (15) P.R. No. 18539 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of Amendment No. 4 To The Neighborhood Stabilization Program, (NSP) Contract Number 77090000154 Between Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs, (TDHCA) And The City Of Port Arthur, Decreasing The Program Category Budgets From $1,797,296.45 To $1,349,571.67 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18539 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18539: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18539 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-433. The caption of Resolution No. 14-433 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-433 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM, (NSP) CONTRACT NUMBER 77090000154 BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, (TDHCA) AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, DECREASING THE PROGRAM CATEGORY BUDGETS FROM $1,797,296.45 TO $1,349,571.67 (16) P.R. No. 18540 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amendment No. 1 Of The City Council Minutes 17 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Neighborhood Stabilization Program, (NSP) Program One (NSP-I) Program Income Reservation System Participation Agreement No. 77090003154 To Extend The Termination Date To August 31, 2015 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18540 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18540: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18540 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-434. The caption of Resolution No. 14-434 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-434 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM, (NSP) PROGRAM ONE (NSP-I) PROGRAM INCOME RESERVATION SYSTEM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT NO. 77090003154 TO EXTEND THE TERMINATION DATE TO AUGUST 31, 2015 (21) P.R. No. 18546 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In The Daily Rental Rates For The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Mosely that Proposed Resolution No. 18546 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18546: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18546 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-435. The caption of Resolution No. 14-435 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-435 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE DAILY RENTAL RATES FOR THE ROBERT A. "BOB" BOWERS CIVIC CENTER City Council Minutes 18 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 (24) P.R. No. 18556 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In Blanket Purchase Order No. 173147 For Providing Additional Professional Services Related To The Construction Of A Concession Stand At County Park With Soutex Surveyors And Engineer By $2,829.00. Recreation Account No. 001-1402-551.54-00 (Need Draft) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18556 be adopted. Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned blanket purchase order. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18556: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18556 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-436. The caption of Resolution No. 14-436 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-436 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NO. 173147 FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCESSION STAND AT COUNTY PARK WITH SOUTEX SURVEYORS AND ENGINEER BY $2,829.00. RECREATION ACCOUNT NO. 001- 1402-551.54-00 (NEED DRAFT) (25) P.R. No. 18558 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) 2014 Ford F-150 Pick-Up Trucks From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas, For The Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Health Division, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $34,800.00 Funding Available In Code Enforcement Account Number 001-1401-551-93-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18558 be adopted. Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned purchase. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18558: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" City Council Minutes 19 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 Proposed Resolution No. 18558 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-437. The caption of Resolution No. 14-437 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-437 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2014 FORD F-150 PICK-UP TRUCKS FROM SILSBEE FORD OF SILSBEE, TEXAS, FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $34,800.00 FUNDING AVAILABLE IN CODE ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-1401- 551-93-00 (26) P.R. No. 18566 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In Blanket Purchase Order No. 175067 For Providing Additional Professional Services Related To The Construction Of A Concession Stand At Pioneer Park With Soutex Surveyors And Engineers By $4,009.00. Recreation Account No. 001-1402-551.54-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18566 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18566: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18566 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 14-438. The caption of Resolution No. 14-438 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 14-438 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NO. 175067 FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCESSION STAND AT PIONEER PARK WITH SOUTEX SURVEYORS AND ENGINEERS BY $4,009.00. RECREATION ACCOUNT NO. 001- 1402-551.54-00 Resolutions (2) P.R. No. 18551 — A Resolution Appointing An Alternate Member To The Construction Board Of Adjustments And Appeals The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Mosely that Proposed Resolution No. 18551 be tabled City Council Minutes 20 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014 The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 18551: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 18551 was tabled. X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Mosely and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 11:11 p.m. An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a part of the official minutes of this meeting. MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD September 16, 2014. APPROVED City Council Minutes 21 Regular Meeting — September 16, 2014