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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(03) JULY 3, 2007 REGULARREGULAR MEETTNG--3uly 3, 2007 I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Nichael "Shane" Sinegal; Councilmembers Jack Chatman, Jr., Cai Jones, Thomas J. Henderson, Martin Flood, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson and Deloris "Bobble" Prince; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline "Van" Green and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow. Councilmember John Beard, Jr. was absent. Councilmember Chatman gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag. II, PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations- None Minutes - May 22, 2007 Regular Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS A. Presentations Presentation Of The New City Of Port Arthur :lob Training Program To Begin On August 27, 2007 Administration Assistant to the City Manager Doris Gill appeared before the City Council to announce that free construction job training will be available at Lamar College Port Arthur beginning August 27, 2007. IVlrs. Gill announced that applications are available at the Texas Workforce Center and City Hall; and that the applications are due by August 6, 2007. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 14229 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The Request Of 3erome Webre, 3r. For A License For The Construction Of A Recreational Vehicle Park On Five (5) Acres On Pleasure Island The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The City Council concluded that a portion of the acreage is underwater and that a "yes" vote would deny the recreational vehicle park license. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 14229 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14229: Councilmember Chatman Councilmember Flood Councilmember Henderson Councilmember 3ones Councilmember Prince Councilmember Williamson Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal Mayor Ortiz "Yes" "Yes" "Yes" "Yes" "Yes" "Yes" "Yes" "Yes The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14229 carried unanimously. The caption of Resolution No. 07-290 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO 07-290 A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE REQUEST OF 3EROME WEBRE, 3R. FOR A LICENSE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK ON FIVE (5) ACRES ON PLEASURE ISLAND III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS B. Speakers (1) Susan & Ron Miller Regarding Opposition To Requested RV Park On The South End Of Pleasure Island - DID NOT APPEAR TO SPEAK (2) Dannie Gaudet Regarding RV Park Debate On The South End Of Pleasure Island - DID NOT APPEAR TO SPEAK (3) Russell Tritico Regarding A Proposed RV Park And The Golden Triangle Disc Golf Course Mr. Russell Tritico, (No Address Given), Nederland, appeared before the City Council to request consideration in denying the proposed recreational vehicle park at Pleasure Island to continue the public usage of the disc golf course. He stated that he has been a member of the Golden Triangle Disc Golfers Association for over thirteen years and that world championship tournaments have been held at the Port Arthur location. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION- NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (5) P. R. No. 14240 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The License For The Construction Of A Recreational Vehicle Park On 19.47 Acres Of Pleasure Island And Rescinding Resolution No. 07-288 (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal, Councilrnember Beard And Councilrnember Flood) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 14240 be adopted. Former Texas Senator and Attorney Carl Parker, 3838 Chandelle Drive, appeared before the City Council to request consideration in rescinding the license to allow for the procedural reviewing of the lease agreement for correctness. Proposed Resolution No. 14240 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-291. Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 Page 2 Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-291 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 07-291 A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE LICENSE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATTONAL VEHICLE PARK ON 19.47 ACRES OF PLEASURE ISLAND AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-288 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM SINEGAL, COUNCILMEMBER BEARD AND COUNCILMEMBER FLOOD) IIt. PETTTIONS &COMMUNICATIONS B. Soeake~ (4) Jeff Thompson Regarding The Proposed RV Park On The South End Of Pleasure Island Golden Triangle Disc Golfers Association President .left Thompson, 5120 Cambridge, Beaumont, appeared before the City Council to request consideration in allowing for the public usage of the disc golf area on Pleasure Island. (s) Mike Cichowski Regarding The Proposed RV Park On The South End Of Pleasure Island - DTD NOT APPEAR SPEAK C. Corresoondence - None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None V. UNF~'NtSHED BUS[NESS P. R. No. 14201 - A Resolution Authorizing The City To Advertise For Bids For Mowing And Landscape Maintenance Along State Highway 73 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Flood that Proposed Resolution No. 14201 be adopted. Councilmember Williamson conducted a presentation of grass cutting needs in areas within the city and proposed consideration to further address grass cutting issues at the forthcoming budget hearings. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14201: Councilmember Chatman Councilmember Flood Councilmember Henderson Councilmember 3ones Councilmember Prince Councilmember Williamson Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal Mayor Ortiz Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 "Yes" "Yes" "Yes" "No" "No" "No" "Yes" "No" Page 3 The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14201 failed to carry. Councilmembers Flood and Prince left the City Council Chamber at 6:40 p.m. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Item B and Proposed Resolution No.'s 14215, 14226 and 14260: Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of Fifteen 2 C.Y. & Nine 4 C.Y. Commercial Containers From Fuqua Industries Of Rio Vista, TX In The Amount Of $10,278 For The Public Works Department (Solid Waste Division) Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For A Color Copier To Better Business HachJne$ Of Beaumont, TX Zn The Amount Of $12,636 And A Three Year Maintenance Contract Tn The Amount Of $5,760 For The Community Development Department (Demolition Division) Dm Consideration And Approval Of Renewing The Existing Rental Of Chemical Toilets To Triangle Wasto Solutions, Inc., Of Port Arthur, TX In The Estimated Amount Of $15,000 For The Parks And Recreation Department Em Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of Antiviral Medication From The Department Of State Health ~ervice$ (DSH$) At The Federally Subsidized Rate Of $14.43 Per Course For A Total Cost Of $59,163 For The Health Department Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Houston Area Library Automated Network (HALAIV) Of Houston, TX In The Amount Of $35,611 For Computer Services For The Port Arthur Public Library Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Philpott Ford Of Nederland, TX In The Amount Of $22,352.29 For A 2007 Ford Crown Victoria For The Fire Department Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of 325 Ninety-Six Gallon And 101 Sixty-Four Gallon Toter Containers, Including Parts For Existing Toters, From Toter, Inc., Of Statosville, NC (Through The State Of Texas Contract Bid #450-A2) In The Amount Of $21,647.45 For The Public Works Department (Solid Waste Division) I. Exoense Reoort City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow: Attend South Padre Island TCAA Seminar 3une 13-1S, 2007 $1,138.37 Resolutions - Consent (2) P.R. No. 14225 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts Proposed Resolution No. 14225 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-292. Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - .luly 3, 2007 Page 4 (4) P.R. No. 14231 - A Resolution Approving A Permit For Drilling Of An Oil And Gas Well By Square Mile Energy, LLC Proposed Resolution No. 14231 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-293. (5) P. R. No. 14232 - A Resolution Calling A Public Hearing To Consider The Designation Of A Reinvestment Zone For Tax Abatement On A 136.047 Acre Tract Of Block 12, Range "O", Port Arthur Land Company Proposed Resolution No. 14232 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-294. (6) P. R. No. 14234 - A Resolution Approving The Demolition And Clearance Of Twenty-Two (22) Residential Properties That Were Damaged As A Result Of Hurricane Rita. The Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs Will Allocate Funding For The Activities Proposed Resolution No. 14234 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-295. (7) P. R. No. 14235 - A Resolution Approving The Continuation Of An Existing Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Health Department And Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, For The Use Of Clinical Facilities For The Education Of Nursing Students Proposed Resolution No. 14235 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-296. {8} P. R. No. 14236 - A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The FY 2007 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, CPS- Bioterrorism Preparedness, Attachment 004D, As Shown By Contract Change Notice No. 004D Proposed Resolution No. 14236 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-297. {9) P. R. No. 14237 - A Resolution Approving Change Order No. 7 For tnterior Repairs At The Bob Bowers Civic Center From Lange Brothers, znc. Of Port Arthur, Texas tn The Amount Of $11,618 Zncreasing The Total Amount Due To $839,196 Proposed Resolution No. 14237 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-298. (10) P. R. No. 14246 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To tnland Environments, Ltd. In The Amount Of $76,511.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Asbestos Abatement And Demolition Of Eight (8) Dangerous Commercial Buildings Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00, Project No. SSBG03 Proposed Resolution No. 14246 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-299. (11) P.R. No. 14247 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To K. T. Maintenance Company, thC. tn The Amount Of $23,163.50, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Asbestos Abatement And Demolition Of Three (3) Dangerous Commercial Buildings Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00, Project No. SSBG03 Proposed Resolution No. 14247 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 071300. Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - .luly 3, 2007 Page 5 (12) P. R. No. 14248 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, inc. In The Amount Of $8,700.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Asbestos Abatement And Demolition Of One (1) Dangerous Commercial Building Located At 3025 Gulfway Drive, To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00, Project No. SSBG03 Proposed Resolution No. 14248 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-301. (13) P.R. No. 14249 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, inc. in The Amount Of $20,900.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021- 514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding Sources Proposed Resolution No. 14249 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-302, (14) P. R. No. 14250 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, inc. in The Amount Of $17,775.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B-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. 14250 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-303. (15) P.R. No. 14251 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises in The Amount Of $17,200.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) 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. 14251 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-304. (16) P.R. No. 14252 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises in The Amount Of $21,500.00, 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. 14252 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-305. (17) P.R. No. 14253 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises in The Amount Of $17,900.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A), To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding Sources Proposed Resolution No. 14253 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-306. Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 Page 6 (18) P.R. No. 14254 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises tn The Amount Of $14,200.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B), To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00, Project No. SSBG03; Structures Tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding Sources Proposed Resolution No. 14254 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-307. (19) P.R. No. 14255 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises Tn The Amount Of $12,300.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C), To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Zneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding Sources Proposed Resolution No. 14255 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-308. (20) P.R. No. 14256 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises In The Amount Of $16,800.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group D), To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding Sources Proposed Resolution No. 14256 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-309, (21) P.R. No. 14257 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, Inc. Tn The Amount Of $15,900.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group E), To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021- 514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding Sources Proposed Resolution No. 14257 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-310. (22) P.R. No. 14258 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises In The Amount Of $18,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group F), To Be Charged To Account No. 132-1021-514.59-00; Project No. SSBG03; Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Other Available Funding Sources Proposed Resolution No. 14258 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-311. (23) P.R. No. 14259 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises Tn The Amount Of $16,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group G), 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. 14259 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-312. Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 Page 7 VII. ITEMS RE(~UIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT Consent Item B. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Removal Of Existing Carpet On Two Walls And Installation Of Vinyl Wallpaper To Sanchez Remodeling Of Houston, TX Tn The Amount Of $15,850 For The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center The Mayor introduced above-mentioned ]Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal that Item B be adopted. Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to acoustics and the removal of carpeting. Item B was adopted. Resolutions - Consent (1) P. R. No. 14215 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Cooperative Purchasing Program Agreement By And Between The City Of Dallas, Texas And The City Of Port Arthur The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Jones that Proposed Resolution No. 14215 be adopted. Purchasing Manager .loseph Broussard appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed purchasing agreement with the City of Dallas. Proposed Resolution No. 14215 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-313. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson and Williamson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-313 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 07-313 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Councilmember Prince returned to the City Council Chamber at 6:43 p.m. (3) P. R. No. 14226 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Purchase Mobile Video Recorders And Supporting Equipment From Integrian, [nc., Kingwood, Texas, For The Police Department In The Amount Of $578,936 And A DVR Digital Recording System In The Amount Of $40,275 For A Total Cost Of $619,211 Which Includes Installation Via The Cooperative Purchasing Agreement With The City Of Dallas Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 Page 8 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember ]ones that Proposed Resolution No. 14226 be adopted. Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to discuss grant funding for mobile video recording equipment. Proposed Resolution No. 14226 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-314. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, ]ones, Henderson, Williamson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-314 reads as follows: RESOLUTZON NO. 07-314 A RESOLUT1~ON AUTHORZZt'NG THE Ct'TY OF PORT ARTHUR TO PURCHASE MOB1'LE VZDEO RECORDERS AND SUPPORTt'NG E(~UI'PMENT FROM ZNTEGRt'AN, t'NC., Kt'NGWOOD, TEXAS, FOR THE POLZCE DEPARTMENT TN THE AMOUNT OF $578,936 AND A DVR Dt'GZTAL RECORDt'NG SYSTEM tN THE AMOUNT OF $40,275 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $619,211 WHZCH t'NCLUDES TNSTALLATt'ON Vt'A THE COOPERATt'VE PURCHAStNG AGREEMENT WI'TH THE CZTY OF DALLAS (24) P. R. No. 14260 - A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Fire Department To Purchase Two (2) MDT Laptops From [ntegrian, [nc. Of Kingwood, Texas Via The Cooperative Purchasing Agreement With The City Of Dallas Tn The Amount Of $5,353 Each For A Total Of $10,706 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem $inegal, seconded by Councilmember Wiiliamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14260 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-315. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, Williamson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-315 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 07-315 A RESOLUTTON AUTHORIZING THE PORT ARTHUR FTRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE TWO (2) MDT LAPTOPS FROM [NTEGRZAN, [NC. OF KZNGWOOD, TEXAS VIA THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,353 EACH FOR A TOTAL OF $10,706 Councilmember Henderson left the City Council Chamber at 6:55 p.m. Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 Page 9 VII. ITEMS REi~UIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (2) P. R. No. 14230 - A Resolution Authorizing A License For The Construction Of A Recreational Vehicle Park On 19.2 Acres Of Land On The North Side Of Hwy 365 East Of Main ~C" The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro 'rem Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember Prince that Proposed Resolution No. 14230 be adopted. Project Engineer George Newsome, .Ir., 3737 Doctors Drive, appeared before the City Council to address fencing and landscaping concerns. Mrs. Sheila Sachitano, 4745 Coolidge, Beaumont, Texas appeared before the City Council to request consideration in approving the proposed recreational vehicle park license. Proposed Resolution No. 14230 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-316. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .Iones, Williamson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-316 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 07-316 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK ON 19.2 ACRES OF LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HWY 365 EAST OF MAIN ~,C,~ The City Council extended appreciation to Community Services Director Lawrence Baker and Demolition Coordinator Darlene Pierre for their efforts in preparing contracts for the demolition of 88 structures damaged by Hurricane Rita. Councilmember Henderson returned to the City Council Chamber at 7:02 p.m. B. Ordinances (2) P. O. No. 5764 - An Ordinance Amending Sections 114-31, 114-32, 114-33, 114-35, 114-38, 114-39, And 114-40 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Ambulances; Delineating A Maximum Fine Of $500 Per Day Or Per Incident, And Providing For Effective Dates The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember Prince that Proposed Ordinance No. 5764 be adopted. Fire Chief Larry Richard appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to a proposed incentive for a state-of-the art dispatch system to serve 150 miles within .Iefferson County. Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - 3uly 3, 2007 Page 10 City Attorney Hark $okolow added that the proposed amendment would delineate a maximum fine of $500 per day or per incident. Proposed Ordinance No. 5764 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-41. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, Williamson and Prince. Voting No: None, The caption of Ordinance No. 07-41 reads as follows: ORDTNANCE NO. 07-41 AN ORDI'NANCE AMENDI*NG SECTI'ONS 114-31, 114-32, 114-33, 114-35, 114-38, 114-39, AND 114-40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CTTY OF PORT ARTHUR AS tT PERTA]'NS TO AHBULANCES; DELtNEATTNG A HAXtHUH F'rNE OF $500 PER DAY OR PER ?NC1~DENT, AND PROV~'DtNG FOR EFFECTtVE DATES (1) P. O. No. 5763 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2006 And Ending September 30, 2007 As To Fund Additional Expenses From The General Fund For Southeast Texas Interfaith Organization (SETIO) And Additional Equipment Purchases From The Equipment Replacement Fund The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Williamson recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the City Secretary. The motion was made by Councilmember Prince and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Ordinance No. 5763 be adopted. Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to state that the proposed ordinance included relocating funds and would not increase the budget. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 07-42 reads as follows: ORDI'NANCE NO. 07-42 AN APPROPR/ATTON ORDINANCE AMENDTNG THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNTNG OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AS TO FUND ADDTTIONAL EXPENSES FROt4 THE GENERAL FUND FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS INTERFAZTH ORGANIZATION (SETTO) AND ADDTTIONAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FROM THE EQUIPI~IENT REPLACEI~tENT FUND A. Resolutions Port Arthur City Council Page Regular Meeting - .luly 3, 2007 (4) P.R. No. 14239 - A Resolution Approving The Application Of Stat Care EMS For An Ambulance Agreement The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14239 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-317. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .]ones, Henderson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-317 reads as follows: RESOLUTt'ON NO. 07-317 A RESOLUTZON APPROVZNG THE APPL/CATZON OF STAT CARE EMS FOR AN AMBULANCE AGREEMENT (3) P.R. No. 14238 - A Resolution Approving The Application Of Acadian Ambulance Service, Znc. For An Ambulance Agreement The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14238 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-318. Voting Yes: Mayor Or~iz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-318 reads as follows: RESOLUTZON NO. 07-318 A RESOLUTt'ON APPROV?NG THE APPL?CATZON OF ACADI'AN AMBULANCE SERVt'CE, ?NC. FOR AN AMBULANCE AGREEMENT (6) P.R. No. 14241 - A Resolution As Tt Pertains To $12,500 Owed By Metrocare The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14241 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-319. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-319 reads as follows: Port Arthur City Council Page 12 Regular Meeting - .luly 3, 2007 (4) RESOLUTt'ON NO. 07-319 A RESOLUTTON AS IT PERTAINS TO $12,500 OWED BY METROCARE P. R. NO. 14239 - A Resolution Approving The Application Of Stat Care EMS For An Ambulance Agreement The Mayor reintroduced Proposed Resolution No. 14239 / Resolution No. 07-317. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 14239 be reconsidered. City Attorney Sokolow read the following amendment into the record: WHEREAS, Stat Care EMS has orally assured the City that it will pay the $12,500 by December 31, 2007. Section 4. That a duly authorized representative of Stat Care EMS shall also sign this Resolution agreeing to the terms herein, that Stat Care EMS will pay the $12,500 that had been previously deferred, by December 31, 2007. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember .]ones that Proposed Resolution No. 14239 be amended as stated above by the City Attorney. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .]ones, Henderson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-317 reads as follows: (7) RESOLUTt'ON NO. 07-317 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF STAT CARE EMS FOR AN AMBULANCE AGREEMENT P. R. NO. 14242 - A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Approximately One (1) Acre By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Biomedical Waste Solutions, LLC For $35,500 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 14242 be adopted. EDC Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address property value inquiries. Proposed Resolution No. 14242 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-320. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .]ones, Henderson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-320 reads as follows: Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 Page 13 RESOLUTION NO. 07-320 A RESOLUTTON APPROVTNG THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY ONE (1) ACRE BY THE C1'TY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMtC DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT1'ON TO BI'Ot4EDI'CAL WASTE SOLUTI'ONS, LLC FOR $35,500 IX. *CLOSED MEETZNG (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meetinq: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As To Port iron And KCS (2) Section 551.071 & 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land At Pleasure Islet And Potential Litigation Thereon (3) Section 551.071 & 551.087 - Government Code - To Discuss Incentives As To Commercial, Zndustrial And Residential Business Prospects And Possible Land Acquisition CouncJlmember Flood returned at 7:45 p.m. during the Closed Meeting. The City Council recessed their meeting at 7:32 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 8:30 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, ]ones, Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Prince; City Manager Fitzgibbons, City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow. V1'!'.I'TEMS RE(~UtRTNG INDZVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (8) P. R. No. 14244 - A Resolution Authorizing The Transfer Of $30,673 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding From Account Numbers 105-1431-552.59-00 Project #C31102 For $17,273 (3ames Hope Center); $3,400 From 105-1431-552.59-00 Project #30110 For $3,400 (YMCA) To 105-1431-552.36-00 Project #32150 (Streets) And $10,000 From 105-1431-552.59-00 Project #C33112 (SETIO) To 105-1431-552.36-00 Project #33150 (Streets) And Rescinding Resolution Number 07-167 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Councilmember Williamson recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the City Secretary. Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Prince and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14244 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-321. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, 3ones, Henderson, Flood and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-321 reads as follows: Port Arthur City Council Page 14 Regular [Vleeting - July 3, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 07-321 A RESOLUTION AUTHORZZZNG THE TRANSFER OF $30,673 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FROM ACCOUNT NUMBERS 105-1431-552.59-00 PRO.1ECT #C31102 FOR $17,273 (3AMES HOPE CENTER); $3,400 FROM 105-1431-552.59-00 PRO3ECT #30110 FOR $3,400 (YMCA) TO 105- 1431-552.36-00 PROJECT #32150 (STREETS) AND $10,000 FROM 105-1431-552.59-00 PRO.1ECT #C33112 (SETIO) TO 105-1431- 552.36-00 PRO.1ECT #33150 (STREETS) AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 07-167 (9) P. R. No. 14261 - A Resolution Authorizing Funding To Southeast Texas Interfaith Organization (SETIO) In The Amount Of $60,000 From City Account 001-1003-512.59- O0 M06005 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Councilmember Williamson recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the City Secretary. Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14261 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-322. Voting Yes: Mayor OrUz; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, 3ones, Henderson, Flood and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-322 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 07-322 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING TO SOUTHEAST TEXAS INTERFAITH ORGANIZATION (SETIO) IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FROM CITY ACCOUNT 001-1003- 512.59-00 M06005 (10) P. R. No. 14262 - A Resolution Approving Invoices Rendered By Germer Gertz, LLP. To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For Legal Services The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion by Counciimember Prince, seconded by Councilmember 3ones and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14262 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-323. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, 3ones, Henderson, Flood and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-323 reads as follows: Port Arthur City Council Page 15 Regular Meeting - 3uly 3, 2007 RESOLUTZON NO. 07-323 A RESOLUTt'ON APPROVt'NG t'NVOTCES RENDERED BY GERMER GERTZ, LLP. TO THE CI'TY OF PORT ARTHUR SECT1'ON 4A ECONOMZC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATI'ON FOR LEGAL SERV'rCES Councilmember Williamson returned to Council Chamber. (11) P. R. No. 14263 - A Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Portion Of The Property Located At 4444 Highland Dr. For The Construction Of An Affordable Home The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Prince and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 14263 be adopted. Planning, Zoning and Grants Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed land usage. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14263: Councilmember Chatman Councilmember Flood Councilmember Henderson Councilmember 3ones Councilmember Prince Councilmember Williamson Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal Mayor Ortiz "No" "NO" "No" "No" "NO" "NO" "NO" "NO" The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14263 failed to carry. (12) P. R. No. 14264 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchasing Division To Advertise And Sale The Following Properties Located At: 4444 Highland Drive, Port Arthur, Texas, (Lot 10, Block 40, 0.235 Acres, Griffing's Park) Excluding The Lift Station And The 8 Feet By 93.77 Feet Parcel And The Land Located At 3220 West Park Drive, Port Arthur, Texas (Lot Number Eight (8) In Block Number Sixty-Six (66). The Mayor introduced Proposed Resolution No. 14264. The motion was made by Councilmember Prince and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 14264 be adopted. Purchasing Coordinator Joseph Broussard appeared before the City Council to address minimum bidding inquiries. City Manager Fitzgibbons proposed placing a $3,500 minimum bid on both properties. Assistant City Manager and Human Resources Director Harvey Robinson appeared before the City Council to address traffic safety concerns and stated that the city has property set back requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal stated the following into the record: ]Fm taking the $3,500 into consideration as a minimum bid. I'm taking the respect of another Councilmember, because where you live you should Port Arthur City Council Page 16 Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 have a say so on how your neighborhood is involved. T'm saying that for the record. The motion was made by Councilmember Prince and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 14264 be amended to include a $3,500 minimum bid for both properties. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Williamson and Prince. Voting No: Councilmembers Henderson and Flood. The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 14264 carried over the dissenting votes of Councilmembers Henderson and Flood. The motion was made by Councilmember Prince and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 14264 be adopted as amended. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones and Prince. Voting No: Councilmembers Henderson, Flood and Williamson. The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14264 carried over the dissenting votes of Councilmembers Henderson, Flood and Williamson. The caption of Resolution No. 07-324 reads as follows: RESOLUTZON NO. 07-324 A RESOLUTZON AUTHORTZTNG THE PURCHASZNG DtVTSTON TO ADVERTTSE AND SALE THE FOLLOW1'NG PROPERTtES LOCATED AT: 4444 HZGHLAND DRZVE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, (LOT 10, BLOCK 40, 0.235 ACRES, GRI'FFI'NG'S PARK) EXCLUDI'NG THE LI'FT STATI'ON AND THE 8 FEET BY 93.77 FEET PARCEL AND THE LAND LOCATED AT 3220 WEST PARK DRi'VE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS (LOT NUMBER EZGHT (8) TN BLOCK NUMBER SZXTY- szx (66). (13) P. R. No. 14265 - A Resolution Authorizing The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And ReaI-Tex Renovations, Port Arthur, Texas For The Replacement Of The Roof And Interior Repairs At 3510 Lake Arthur Drive, In The Amount Of $16,785 Charge To Account No. 001- 1003-512.59-00 Project Code M97903 The Mayor introduced Proposed Resolution No. 14265. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Flood that Proposed Resolution No. 14265 be adopted. City Manager Fitzgibbons addressed building location inquires. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, 3ones Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-325 reads as follows: Port Arthur City Council Regular Meeting - .luly 3, 2007 Page 17 RESOLUT1~ON NO. 07-325 A RESOLUTION AUTHOR?ZTNG THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CI'TY OF PORT ARTHUR AND REAL-TEX RENOVATIONS, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AND ZNTERIOR REPAIRS AT 3510 LAKE ARTHUR DRZVE, TN THE AMOUNT OF $16,785 CHARGE TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1003-512.59- 00 PRO.1ECT CODE M97903 (14) P. R. NO. 14267- A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Civic & Activity Commission (Requested By Mayor Ortiz) The Mayor introduced Proposed Resolution No. 14267. City Secretary Green read the following appointments into the record: Mayor Ortiz is proposing the following reappointments: Mrs. Kris Adam Mr, Dwight Wagner Mr, Ellis Martinez Upon the resignations of Mrs. Katherine Fours and Mr. Gerald Buchanan, Mayor Ortiz is proposing the following appointments: Ms. Charleen Commings Mr. Levin Adams, .lr. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Prince that Proposed Resolution No. 14267 be adopted with the above-stated appointments and reappointments. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones Henderson, Flood, Williamson and Prince. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 07-326 reads as follows: RESOLUTTON NO. 07-326 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING OR REAPPOTNTTNG A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR CTVIC & ACTIVt'TY COMMISSI'ON (REQUESTED BY MAYOR ORTIZ) C. *RePorts And Recommendations (1) May, 2007 Financial Report Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to discuss the financial status of the city and sales tax revenues. (2) Report As To The International Property Maintenance Code Enforcement As To Dilapidated Buildings And Graffiti Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address current legislation regarding enforcement of dilapidated buildings and graffiti. Port Arthur City Council Page 18 Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007 (3) Report On Trash Collection Public Works Director John Comeaux appeared before the City Council to report that trash collections have returned to regular scheduled pickups. Mr. Comeaux stated that demolition materials will no longer be collected and that violators will be issued citations. (4) Report On Weed & Seed Program Planning, Zoning and Grants Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council to announce that the Weed and Seed Program has been awarded a $175,000 grant. V1~1~L REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMrI'FEES - NONE X. FUTURE AGENDA TTEMS OR RE(~UESTED REPORTS Coun¢ilmember Williamson. Noted that commercial development on Pleasure Island would be a cost savings for road maintenance fees. (2) Requested a demolition status report for the Golden Steer building on Houston Avenue. Councilmember Flood: O) Requested reducing the speed limit on Lakeside Plaza and requested street lighting on Sharon Drive. Councilmember Henderson: Requested printing the City Charter in small booklets. Councilmember Prince: Requested a progress report on the Camellia housing development project. XT. AD3OURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9'20 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. A'I-rEST: MAYOR OSCAR G. ORTIZ CITY SECRETARY EVANGELINE GREEN END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD 3uly 3, 2007. APPROVED: Port Arthur City Council Page 19 Regular Meeting - July 3, 2007