HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 8, 2007REGULAR MEET:lNG--May 8, 2007
ROLL CALL, TNVOCATION & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 8,
2007 at 5:34 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Deloris "Bobble" Prince;
Councilmembers Felix A. Barker, Thomas .1. Henderson, Martin Flood, John Beard, Jr.
Robert E. "Bob" Williamson and Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City Manager Steve
Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline "Van" Green and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow.
Councilmember Beard gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. arrived at 8:13 p.m. after the Executive Session.
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PROCLAMATTONS & MTNUTES
(1) May 2008 - "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month"
(2) May 20--26, 2007 - "Hurricane Awareness Week"
(3) April 12, 2007 -"Coca Cola Day"
(4) May 8, 2007 - "Las Posadas & Bethlehem on the Boardwalk
Volunteer Day"
Councilmember Beard requested that a copy of the Proclamation for Motorcycle Safety
Awareness be forwarded to members of the Texas Legislature.
Minutes - April 10, 2007 Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Prince and
carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
TTT. PETTTTONS &COMMUNTCATTONS
A. Presentations
Mr. Morris Carter Of Valero Regarding Employment
Opportunities - NOT PRESENT
B. Soeakers
Ms. Iona Wade-LeBlanc Regarding The 2007 3uneteenth
Celebration
Ms. Tona Wade-LeBlanc, 1039 West Procter, appeared before the City Council to
announce that the annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Gospel Musical will be
held at the Christian Faith Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at
7:00 p.m. She commented that former Heath Department Director Ernestine Wade will
be presented with the Juneteenth Make A Difference Award for her years of service to
the community.
(2) Mr. Stephen Mosely Regarding Truth & Education Company
Update
Mr. Stephen Mosely, 1440 Barbara Lane, appeared before the City Council to request
consideration in allowing additional acreage for the proposed Entertainment District. He
reported that The Breeze radio station is now broadcasting worldwide and that staffing
has increased. Mr. Mosely acknowledged various contributors.
(3) Ms. V. Palermo Of Golden Triangle Real Estate Regarding
Saving And Restoring Abandoned Homes
Ms. V. Palermo of Golden Triangle Real Estate appeared before the City Council to
discuss housing needs and restoration plans for residents with Iow to moderate incomes.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to
address permitting inquiries.
(4) Ms. Nerieda Goans Regarding Additional Stop Signs On Duff
Drive
Ms. Nerieda Goans, 1000 Duff Drive, appeared before the City Council to request
consideration in installing additional stop signs and address safety concerns on Duff
Drive.
Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address traffic patrol
inquiries.
C.
Corresoondence
Pleasure Island Commission's Request For Extension For
Temporary Placement Of RV's At Logan Park
City Secretary Green read the following correspondence into the record:
Pleasure Island Commission
520 Pleasure Pier Boulevard
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
(409) 982-4675
May 1, 2007
Mayor Ortiz,
As you are aware the Bechtel Corporation has decided not to be a
partner in the construction of the RV Park.
The Jefferson County Park Board is meeting next week to begin
discussion of bonds and construction of the RV Park.
The Pleasure Tsland Commission has put this project on the fast
track, at the same time we are requesting additional time to use Logan
Park for a temporary placement of RV's.
T look forward to your response.
Respectfully,
/s/John Chirafis
Chairman
Pleasure Island Commission
The City Council requested that the City Attorney prepare an item be placed on the
agenda for the next regular meeting to address Pleasure Tsland's Logan Park.
IX. CLOSED MEETING (EXECUT1~VE SESSION)
Closed Meetino:
(1) Section 5S:L07:L Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Port
Iron
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(2)
Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Starship
Nederland
(3)
Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation As It Pertains To Jefferson
County VS City
(4)
Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives
As To Commercial, Industrial, And Residential Business
Prospects
(5)
Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value
Of Land Adjacent To Denbo Avenue And West 8th Street
The City Council recessed their meeting at 7:13 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 8:13 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers
Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal; City Manager
Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
Upon the motion by Councilmember Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Williamson
and carried unanimously, the City Council authorized the City Attorney, the City
Manager and the Tax Attorney to take such action as to seize the remaining property of
Block One, Schmyser Three for unpaid property taxes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember
Henderson and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted
with the exception of Ttem B and Proposed Resolution No. 14133:
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To The
Overhead Door Inc,, Of Beaumon~ TX In The Amount Of
$17,049 For Replacement/Installation Of Three Garage
Doors And Two Garage Door Openers For The Transit
Service Center
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Safety
Associates Of Nederland, TX rn The Estimated Amount Of
$11,370 For Monthly Calibration Of Air Monitors For The
Fire Department
Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of Ten
Portable Radios And Accessories From I~lotorola Inc., Of
Dallas, TX (With HGAC Pricing) In The Amount Of
$42,669.30 For The Police And Fire Departments
Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of Fifteen
Model X26 Tasers With Holsters From GT Distributors Of
Austin, TX In The Amount Of $12,199.20 For The Police
Department
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Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To National
Concrete Products of Beaumon~ TX And Hanson Pipe &
Precast of Houston, TX For The Purchase Of Drainage
Materials (Concrete Pipe And Boxes) For The Public Works
Department (Drainage Division)
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Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For Street
Materials To The Following: Performance Grade Asphal¢
LLC~ of Hitchcoc/¢ TX; Crafco Texas, Inc., of ~an Antonio,
TX; Martin Asphalt Company of Port Neches, TX And Soil
Stabilization Product~ Company, Inc., Of Merced~ CA For
Asphalt, Oil, Emulsions And Soil Stabilization Additives For
The Public Works Department (Streets Division)
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To (~uality
Concrete & ~laterials Co., Of Beaumon¢ TX For The
Purchase Of Street Materials (Concrete Building Materials)
For The Public Works Department (Streets Division)
Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Stewart &
Stevenson Services, Inc., Of Houston, TX In The Amount Of
$9,021.50 For Repairs To Fire Engine 2 (Equipment #1278)
3. Exoense Reoort
City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons:
Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs
Austin, Texas - May 1, 2007 $50.22
Resolutions - Consent
(1)
P. R. No. 14099 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract With
Compu-Tech, Inc. To Provide Site Support Services For The
City Of Port Arthur's Mainframe (A/S 400) Computer
Systems For One Year At An Amount Not To Exceed $9,000
Account No. 001-1034-515.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14099 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-200.
(2) P.R. No. 14113 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 14113 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-201.
(3)
P. R. No. 14126 - A Resolution Authorizing A [nterlocal
Cooperation Agreement With The Southeast Texas
Regional Planning Commission To Conduct A Transit
Development Plan
Proposed Resolution No. 14126 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-202.
(4)
P. R. No. 14127 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick
Two Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $18,200.00, And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Four (4) 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 Other Available Funding
Sources
Proposed Resolution No. 14127 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-203.
(5)
P. R. No. 14128 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
Lark Enterprises Xn The Amount Of $24,000.00, And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties
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(Group B-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-
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514.59.00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For
The Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding
Sources
Proposed Resolution No. 14128 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-204.
(6)
P. R. No. 14129 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick
Two Contractors, ThC. In The Amount Of $23,200.00, 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 Other Available Funding
Sources
Proposed Resolution No. 14129 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-205.
(7)
P. R. No. 14130 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick
Two Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $23,300.00, And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The
Demolition Of Five (5) 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 Other Available Funding
Sources
Proposed Resolution No. 14130 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-206.
{8)
P. R. No. 14132 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Execute A Three-Year Contract Between
City Of Port Arthur And A.M.F. Materials & Transport,
Groves, Texas For Wood Grinding Services At The City
Landfill At A Unit Cost Of $0.70 Per Cubic Yard With An
Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $100,000. Funds Are
Available In The Public Works-Solid Waste Division Budget,
Account No. 403-1274-533.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 14132 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-207.
(10) P. R. No. 14134 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The Execution Of A One (1) Year Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Hollier Construction &
Aluminum Of Groves, Texas For Concrete Slip-Form
Placement Of Concrete Curb And Gutters And Concrete
Curbs, And Construction Of Sidewalks, Driveways And
Wheelchair Ramps On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City
Funded And CDBG Grant Funded Street Projects; Proposed
Funding: Street Division Account No. 001-1203-
531.36/51/86 And CDBG Street Project Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 14134 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-208.
(11) P. R. No. 14139 - A Resolution Accepting A Water Utilities
Easement From Commercial Properties Development
Corporation For The Construction, Installation, Laying, And
Maintaining Of Water Utilities In The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 14139 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-209.
(12) P.R. No. 14140 - A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of A
Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And
Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee From
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Commercial Development Properties Corporation For The
Completion Of The Public Improvements (Lift Station And
Sewer Lines) To Serve Their Property At FM 365 And SH
347, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The
Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 14140 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-210.
(13) P. R. No. 14146 - A Resolution Authorizing The Contract
Approving Change Order No. 6 For Interior Repairs At The
Bob Bowers Civic Center From Lange Brothers, Inc. Of Port
Arthur, Texas In The Amount Of $6,855 Increasing The
Total Amount Due To $827,578
Proposed Resolution No. 14146 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-211.
(14) P. R. No. 14149 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And
City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Pick Two Contractors, Inc., Of Port Arthur,
Texas For Reconstruction Of The Northwest Landfill Levee
In The Amount Of $104,250, Solid Waste Account 403-
1274-533.59-02
Proposed Resolution No. 14149 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-212.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
Consent Item
Bm
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Aqua-
l~etric ~a/es Company Of Riverside, CA Tn The Amount Of
$~?.7,000 For Small Cold Water Meters For The Utility
Operations Department
The Mayor introduced above-mentioned Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Sinegal that Item B be adopted.
The City Manager discussed the efficiency of using radio-read-meters and that the
proposed items were budgeted.
Item B was adopted.
Resolutions - Consent
(9)
P. R. No. 14133 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And
Authorizing The Execution Of A One (1) Year Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And C.M.M. Construction,
Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For Placement Of Hot-Mix
Asphaltic Concrete On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City
Funded And Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Street Division
Account 001-1203-S31.36/S1/86 And CDBG Street Project
Accounts
Councilmember Flood recused himself from any discussion or action from the above-
mentioned item and filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14133 be adopted.
City Engineer and Assistant Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the
City Council to discuss street repaving projects.
Proposed Resolution No. 14133 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-213.
Voting Yes.' Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-213 reads as follows:
RESOLUTtON NO. 07-213
A RESOLUTI'ON AWARDI'NG A B1'D AND
AUTHORZZt'NG THE EXECUT1*ON OF A ONE (1)
YEAR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE Ct'TY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND C.M.M. CONSTRUCTt'ON, ZNC. OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR PLACEMENT OF HOT-
Mt'X ASPHALTt'C CONCRETE ON A UNt'T COST
BASTS FOR VARTOUS CI'TY FUNDED AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDED STREET PRO.1ECTS;
PROPOSED FUNDING: STREET DIVISTON
ACCOUNT 001-1203-531.36/51/86 AND CDBG
STREET PRO3ECT ACCOUNTS
VII. ITEMS REC~UtRING INDTVIDUALACTION - NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1)
P. R. No. 14104 - A Resolution Requesting Representative
Deshotel, Representative Ritter, Senator 3anek, And
Senator Williams To Oppose House Bill 3534
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. 14104 be adopted.
The City Attorney explained the purpose and discussed the impact of the city's revenues
associated with the House Bill.
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to report on tax
rate calculations.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
14104:
Councilmember Barker
Councilmember Beard
Councilmember Flood
Councilmember Henderson
Councilmember Lewis
Councilmember Sinegal
Councilmember Williamson
Mayor Pro Tern Prince
Mayor Ortiz
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"No"
"No"
"Yes"
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The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14104 carried over the dissenting
votes of Mayor Pro Tem Prince and Councilmember Williamson becoming Resolution No.
07-214.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-214 reads as follows:
RESOLUT1'ON NO. 07-214
A RESOLUT1,ON RE(~UEST1,NG
REPRESENTAT1,VE DESHOTEL,
REPRESENTAT1,VE R1,'rI'ER, SENATOR 3ANEK,
AND SENATOR WIILL1,AMS TO OPPOSE HOUSE
B1~LL 3534
(2)
P. R. No. 14131 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To
The Amount Of $24,000.00, 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 1,neligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To
Other Available Funding Sources
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Purchasing Manager Joseph Broussard appeared before the City Council to report that
the bids for demolition were identical and recommended that the Mayor draw the name
of the contractor to be selected for the demolition contract.
Mayor Ortiz drew a name from a container to select a contractor for the proposed
demolition contract.
City Secretary Green read the following name: "Pick Two Contractors, Inc." into the
record.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
$inegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14131 be adopted.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to report
on the contractor's performance.
Proposed Resolution No. 14131 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-215.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-215 reads as follows:
RESOLUT1,ON NO. 07-215
A RESOLUT1,ON AWARD1,NG A CONTRACT TO
PI'CK TWO CONTRACTORS, t'NC. 1,N THE
AMOUNT OF $24,000.00, AND AUTHOR1'ZI'NG
THE EXECUTt'ON OF A CONTRACT FOR THE
DEMOL1,TION OF FOUR (4) DANGEROUS
RES1,DENT1,AL PROPERT1,ES (GROUP E-T), TO
BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 132-1021-
514.59-00, PROJECT NO. SSBG03;
STRUCTURES 1,NEL1,G1,BLE FOR THE GRANT
W1,LL BE CHARGED TO OTHER AVA1,LABLE
FUND1,NG SOURCES
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(3) P. R. No. 14135 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
City Secretary Green read the following appointment into the record:
Mr. Earl Tezeno, 1031 Williford Street, Port Arthur, Texas
Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember
Williamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14135 was adopted
becoming Resolution No. 07-216.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No' None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-216 reads as follows:
(4)
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-216
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CZTIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY
COMMI'rI'EE
P. R. No. 14142 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute The
Settlement Of Claims In The Amount Of $8,244,856.70
Made Against Certain Underwriters At Lloyd's, London
(Through Agent McGriff, Seibels & Williams Of Texas, Inc.)
As A Result Of Wind Damages Due To Hurricane Rita
(September 24, 2005) To Various City Properties
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14142 be adopted.
The City Manager commended Assistant City Manager and Human Resources Director
Harvey Robinson and his staff for their diligence in settling hurricane damage claims on
behalf of the City.
Proposed Resolution No. 14142 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-217.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-217 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-217
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZTNG THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THTNGS NECESSARY TO
EXECUTE THE SEI-rLEMENT OF CLAIMS TN THE
AMOUNT OF $8~244,856.70 MADE AGAI~NST
CERTAIN UNDERWRZTERS AT LLOYD'S,
LONDON (THROUGH AGENT MCGRI'FF,
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SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF TEXAS~ INC.) AS A
RESULT OF WIND DAMAGES DUE TO
HURRICANE RITA (SEPTEMBER 24, 2005) TO
VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES
(5) P.R. NO. 14147 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Hiring
Ga¥1e Botley & Associates, Certified Public Accountants
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Prince and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14147 be adopted.
City Attorney Sokolow discussed the nature and limitations of the proposed agreement
with Gayle W. Botley & Associates in providing accounting services pertaining to the
legal dispute associated with the 1991 contract between the City and Jefferson County.
Proposed Resolution No. 14147 was adopted over the dissenting votes of
Councilmembers Flood and Sinegal, becoming Resolution No. 07-218.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Beard and Williamson.
Voting No: Councilmember Flood and Councilmember Sinegal.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-218 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-218
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO HIRING
GAYLE BOTLEY & ASSOCIATES, CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
(6) P.R. No. 14148 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Port Arthur
Holdings III, LTD
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Prince and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 14148 be adopted.
City Attorney Sokolow commented that the proposed resolution defines an incentive
agreement for environmental remediation of a former service station on Highway 69.
Proposed Resolution No. 14148 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-219.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-219 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-219
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO PORT
ARTHUR HOLDINGS III, LTD
(7)
P. R. No. 14150 - A Resolution Recognizing And
Celebrating May 15, 2007 As National Police Officers
Memorial Day
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Prince
that Proposed Resolution No. 14150 be adopted.
Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to discuss activities planned
for the National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Proposed Resolution No. 14150 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-220.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No.' None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-220 reads as follows:
RESOLUTTON NO. 07-219
A RESOLUTTON RECOGNt'Zt'NG AND
CELEBRATt'NG MAY 15, 2007 AS NATt'ONAL
POLTCE OFFt'CERS MEMORI'AL DAY
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 5746 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute Settlement
Of A Claim tn The Amount Of $8,23]..25 Made Against
Texas Municipal League intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City Vehicle
#1528
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal
and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5746 was adopted becoming
Ordinance No. 07-28.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-28 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-28
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORiZiNG THE CiTY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EXECUTE SE'I-I'LEMENT OF A CLAIM iN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,231.25 MADE AGAINST TEXAS
MUNiCiPAL LEAGUE iNTERGOVERNMENTAL
RiSK POOL (TML) AS A RESULT OF THE
PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CiTY VEHICLE #1528
(2)
P. O. No. 5748 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter into An Amendment No. I To The
Developer Participation Contract With Starship Nederland
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Henderson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5748 be adopted.
The City Manager commented that the proposed amendment specifies that Starship
Nederland will provide a letter of credit instead of a lien and provides for an extension
until May 31, 2007 to build 168 apartments units.
Proposed Ordinance No. 5748 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-29.
Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker,
Henderson, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Sinegal.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-29 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-29
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT
NO. I TO THE DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION
CONTRACT WITH STARSHIP NEDERLAND
C. *Reports And Recommendations
(1) Report on Trash Collection
City Engineer and Assistant Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the
City Council to discuss the progress of trash collections.
(2) Report On Industrial District Agreement And
Hiring/Contracting Practices (Requested By
Councilmember Sinegal)
Mayor Pro Tem Prince requested that the City Attorney notify industrial companies who
are receiving in lieu of tax agreements of the definition of "local".
Councilmember Sinegal requested that the refining industry's personnel representatives
appear before the City Council to discuss local hiring issues. He suggested hiring Dr.
.lanis Hutchins as a consultant to assist in monitoring local hiring practices that are
currently in effect. Councilmember Sinegal proposed contacting the United States
Department of Labor to discuss incentive hiring practices.
Mayor Ortiz stated that he would appoint a committee of three Counciimembers to
address local hiring issues at the next City Council Meeting.
(4) March, 2007 Financial Report
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to discuss the
March, 2007 Financial Report.
(3) Report On The City's Recently Amended Overtime
Compensation Policy (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Assistant City Manager and Human Resources Director Harvey Robinson appeared
before the City Council to discuss the recently amended Overtime Compensation Policy,
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMII-rEES - None
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
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The Mayor extended invitations to attend an Open House celebration at his new home
of Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Beard:
(1)
Recommended consolidating land acquisitions south of West Seventh
Street to facilitate the Westside Development Project.
(2)
Requested a closed session item to discuss Port Iron and Kansas City
Southern land negotiations.
(3) Recommended that Port Arthur businesses be given additional
consideration in the event of a tie bid.
(4) Requested the implementation of a customer satisfaction survey.
Mayor Pro Tem Prince:
(].)
Mayor Pro Tem Prince acknowledged Police Chief Mark Blanton and the
Police Department for their participation in the National Peace Officers
Memorial Service to be held in Beaumont on May 15, 2007.
(2) Requested a report on retiree insurance costs.
(3) Requested that employee quarterly meetings be held.
Councilmember Sinegal suggested that the City Council meet in Executive Session after
the Petitions and Communications section of the Agenda.
Xl. AD3OURNMENT OF MEET1~NG
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Prince, seconded by Councilmember Beard and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:50 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.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OSCAR G. ORTZZ
CZTY SECRETARY EVANGELS'NE GREEN
END OF REGULAR MEET~'NG HELD May 8, 2007. APPROVED:
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