HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 14, 2007 REGULAR MEETINGREGULAR MEETING--August 14, 2007
1'. ROLL CALL, I'NVOCATZON & PLEDGE
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in
the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobble" Prince;
Mayor Pro Tern Michael "Shane" Sinegal; Coundtmembers ~lack Chatman, .lt., Cai .1ones, Thomas .1. Henderson,
Martin Flood and Robert E. "Bob" Williamson; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline "Van"
Green and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow.
Councilmember .lohn Beard, Jr. was absent due to illness.
Mrs. Brenda Vaughn, Business Retention and Expansion Specialist of the EDC, gave the invocation followed
with the pledge to the flag.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations - None
Minutes- July 17, 2007 - Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Chatman, seconded by Councilmember Flood and carried unanimously,
the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
July 31,2007 - Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember ~lones and carried unanimously,
the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
July 31, 2007 - Regular Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried
unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Presentations
(1) Presentation By Valero Regarding Recent Environmental Incidents
Mr. Jim Gillingham, Valero Representative, appeared before the Council and presented the "Preliminary
Incident Review" on power point of the Port Arthur Refinery tank 151 seal leak that occurred on July 28, 2007.
Mr. Gillingham discussed the incident overview of details that resulted in noxious odors affecting neighboring
residents to the Valero Plant.
Mr. Morris Carter, Environmental Health and Safety Director, appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of air monitoring, corrective action plans, community outreach and the emergency contact numbers.
Discussion was held regarding the establishment of a uniform notification system, claims to be filed,
installation of gas detection equipment at BTVV and Memorial 9th Grade Campus and an area RAE system.
Major John Owens, Emergency Management Coordinator, appeared before the Council and gave an summary
of the Emergency Management Plan that is currently in place that was utilized for this type of incident.
(2) Presentation By Convention & Visitors Bureau Regarding Branding Initiative
Mrs. Tammy Kotzur, Executive Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, appeared before the City Council
and presented a report on the North Star Destination Strategies.
(3) Presentation By U. S. Attorney's Office Regarding Weed & Seed Grant Award
The following representatives of the U. S. Attorney's Office and the Weed & Seed Steering Committee,
appeared before the City Council to present a $175,000 grant award:
Duncan Woodford, Weed & Seed Contact U. S. Attorney's Office
Bdt Feathers ton, Assistant U. S. Attorney
Wilier Richard, Secretary of the Steering Committee
Bradford Coleman. Weed & Seed Committee Member
Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal requested a report on the progress of the Weed and Seed Committee.
B. Speakers
(1) Amanda McLaughlin Regarding Introduction Of The Tobacco Prevention Coalition
Ms. Amanda McLaughiin, Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program, along with Ms. Denise Boutte and Ms. Christie
Smith, Representatives of the City of Port Arthur Tobacco Program, appeared before the City Council on behalf
of the Tobacco Prevention Coalition.
(2)
Roosevelt Petry Regarding The EDC And My Relationship With The City Of Port Arthur -
NOT PRESENT
(3)
LaTonya Narcisse Regarding A New Youth Program For The City Of Port Arthur - NOT
PRESENT
C. Coffespondence- None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM
To Consider Whether Or Not To Rezone Lots 1, 2, 3, & 8 BIk 14 Rng L Lots 4 & 5 BIk 14 Rng K
Of F.M. Hwy. 365 From Industrial (I) To Heavy Commercial (HC) To Allow For Commercial &
Housing. Applicant: Scott Monroe (Z07-04)
Mayor Prince opened the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:51 a.m.
Planning/Zoning & Grants Management Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the proposed rezoning of the above-mentioned lots on the north side of Hwy 365.
The Hayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-
mentioned rezoning.
The following citizen appeared before the City CoundJ in support of the proposed rezoning:
Ns. Sheila Sachitano, 4745 Coolidge, Beaumont, Texas
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal and carried unanimously,
the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9.56 a.m.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
P. R. No. 14270 - A Resolution Ordering A Public Hearing For The Proposed Budget For The
City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation For The Fiscal
Year 2007-2008 And Authorizing Notice Of Public Hearing
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember .1ones, seconded by Councilmember Flood and carried unanimously,
Proposed Resolution No. 14270 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-359.
Voting Yes:
Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .]ones, Henderson, Flood and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-359 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-359
A RESOLUTTON ORDERZNG A PUBLZC HEARI'NG FOR THE
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CZTY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE
PORT ARTHUR ECONOF,II'C DEVELOPMENT CORPORA'I"ZON FOR
THE FTSCAL YEAR 2007-2008 AND AUTHORLZI'NG NOTZCE OF
PUBLI'C HEARZNG
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VI. CONSENTAGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Coundlmember Chatman and carried, the
following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of ftems B, D, and Proposed Resolutions No.
14301, 14303, and 14312:
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To C & G Wholesale Of Da/las, TX In
The Amount Of $10.712.50 (Buffer Zone Protection Grant) For One Hundred Twenty-
Five Straamlight Stinger Flashlights For The Police Department
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Best Buy Government LLC., Of
Richfield, MN In The Amount Of $11,764 (Buffer Zone Protection Grant) For One
Hundred Sony DSC-S600 Digital Cameras For The Police Department
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Better Business Machines Of
Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $11,465 For A New Copier And Maintenance Contract
For The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To AMPAN Business Systems Of Port
Neches, TX In The Amount Of $5,313 (Immunization Program Funding) For A 35 CPM
Copier For The Health Department
Consideration And Approval Of The Pumhase Of Six POD (Point Of Dispensing) Boxes
From W&W Custom Case Company Of Hickory, NC In The Amount Of $12,600
(Bioterrorism Public Health Preparedness Program) For The Health Department
Consideration And Approval Of Emergency Repairs To A Traffic Signal Pole Located At
Central Mall Drive And FM 365 By A#ied ElectEcal Contractors Of Beaumont, TX In The
Amount Of $24,365
Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Quote To Noack Locksmith Of Port Arthur,
TX In The Amount Of $8,602.50 For The Installation Of High Security Locks At The
Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center
J. Expense Report
Mayor Deloris "Bobble" Prince:
Use Of Personal Auto For Out-of-Town City Business
Month of July, 2007
$ 59.97
Councilmember Cai Jones:
Attend Texas Municipal League Newly Elected Officials Orientation
Austin, Texas, August 2-4, 2007 $836.04
Resolutions - Consent
(1)
P. R. No. 14165 - A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain
Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 14165 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-360.
(2)
P. R. No. 14299 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And OAI, Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed $86,200;
And Execute A Contract Between The City And Lamar College Port Arthur To Train 60
Students In An Amount Not To Exceed $64,000 For The Continuation Of Our Job
Training Program
Proposed Resolution No. 14299 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-361.
(4)
P. R. No. 14302 - A Resolution Approving The FY 2007-08 Contract Between The City
of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, Attachment No. 001, CPS-
Bioterrerism Preparedness
Proposed Resolution No. 14302 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-362.
(6)
P. R. No. 14304 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Grant
Agreement With The Texas Department Of Transportation For Fiscal Year 2008 Port
Arthur Transit System Operating Fund Assistance
Proposed Resolution No. 14304 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-363.
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - August 14, 2007
(7)
P. R. No. 14307 - A Resolution Authorizing The 1st Additional Year Renewal Of The
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And J. M. Kaufman Of Port Arthur. Texas For
Soils And Hauling Of Materials On A Unit Cost Basis
Proposed Resolution No. 14307 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-364.
(8)
P. R. No. 14310 - A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A Grant Award With The U. S.
Department Of Justice For Funding Under The Weed And Seed Program
Proposed Resolution No. 14310 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-365.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
Consent-Action Items
Consideration And Approval Of The Purchase Of Two Programmable Synthesized
Repeaters From /aw Enforcement Associates Of Youngsvi//e, NC In The Amount Of
$8,790 (Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant) For The Police Department
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Councitmember Williamson that Item B
be adopted.
Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the Council and gave an overview of the Project Safe
Neighborhoods Grant program requirements and the necessity of the Synthesized Repeaters for covert
communication activities by the police department.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .]ones, Henderson, Flood and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The motion to adopt Item B carried by unanimous vote.
D. 2007 Notice Of Effective Tax Rate For The City of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Item D
be adopted.
Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to explain the proposed Effective Tax
Rate and the notice.
Voting Yes:
Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .]ones, Henderson, Flood and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The motion to adopt Item D carried by unanimous vote.
Consent Resolutions
(3)
P. R. No. 14301 - A Resolution Authorizing A License For The Construction Of A
Recreational Vehicle Park On 15.869 Acres Of Land On The South Side Of Hwy 365
West Of Jade Ave.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Counciimember Flood seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed
Resolution No. 14301 be adopted.
Planning/Grants Management Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council and commented on the
3-month requirement for moving RV's that is difficult to reinforce because of individuals yet residing in FEMA
trailers.
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Proposed Resolution No. 14.301 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-366.
Voting Yes:
Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, Flood and
Williams.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 14301 reads as follows:
RESOLU'r]ON NO. 07-366
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK ON 15.869
ACRES OF LAND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HVVY 365 WEST OF JADE
AVE.
(5)
P. R. No. 14303 - A Resolution Amending A Memorandum Of Understanding Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Christus Health Southeast Texas, A Texas Nonprofit
Corporation DBA Christus Hospital-St Elizabeth, To Serve As A Treatment Center
Dispensing Site For The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) To Dispense
Pharmaceuticals And Medical Supplies
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed
Resolution No. 14303 be adopted.
Health Department Director Yoshi Alexander appeared before the City Council, explained the above-
mentioned Proposed Resolution, and commented that the Memorandum of Understanding is an agreement to
dispense medicines and supplies with the staff on board at the hospital with no staffing responsibilities for the
City of Port Arthur.
Proposed Resolution No. 14303 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-367.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Coundlmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, Flood and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-367 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-367
A RESOLUTION AMENDING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND CHRISTUS HEALTH
SOUTHEAST TEXAS, A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION DBA
CHRISTUS HOSPITAL-ST ELIZABETH, TO SERVE AS A TREATMENT
CENTER DISPENSING SITE FOR THE STRATEGIC NATIONAL
STOCKPILE (SNS) TO DISPENSE PHARMACEUTICALS AND
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
(9)
P. R. No. 14312 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The Funding Of Up To $7,000 By The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Youth
Mapping Project
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed
Resolution No. 14312 be adopted.
Mrs. Brenda Vaughn, EDC Business Retention and Expansion Specialist, appeared before the City Council and
commented that the Economic Development Corporation will work along side Administrative Assistant to the
City Manager Doris Gill's Youth Advisory Council to assist with the Youth Mapping Project.
Proposed Resolution No. 14312 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-368.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, Flood and
Williamson.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-368 reads as follows:
VII.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-368
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE FUNDING OF UP TO $7,000
BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE YOUTH MAPPING
PROJECT
ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1)
P. R. No. 14217 - A Resolution Pertaining To The "In Lieu Of Tax" Payment By The Port
Arthur Housing Authority
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that
Proposed Resolution No. 14217 be adopted.
The City Manager commented on the services provided by the City to the Port Arthur Housing Authority and on
the "in lieu of tax" payment.
Proposed Resolution No. 14217 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-369.
Voting Yes:
Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem $inegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .1ones, Henderson, Flood, and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-369 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-369
A RESOLUTION PERTATNZNG TO THE "TN LZEU OF TAX"
PAYMENT BY THE PORT ARTHUR HOUSTNG AUTHORZTY
(2)
P. R. No. 14294 - 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. 14294 be adopted.
The City Manager addressed the basic advertising bid for mowing and landscape maintenance along state
highway 73.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 14294:
Councilmember Chatman
Councilmember Flood
Councilmember Henderson
Councilmernber 3ones
Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal
Councilnternber Williarnson
Mayor Prince
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"Yes"
"No"
"No"
Proposed Resolution No. 14294 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-370.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-370 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-370
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A RESOLUT/ON AUTHOR/Zt'NG THE CI'Ty TO ADVERTI'SE FOR
B'rDS FOR MOWI'NG AND LANDSCAPE blAt'NTENANCE ALONG
STATE H1'GHWAY 73
(3)
P. R. No. 14282 - A Resolution Proposing A Property Tax Rate For 2007 And Ordering
Public Hearings Thereon
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Counciimember Flood that Proposed
Resolution No. 14282 be adopted.
The City Manager and the Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to discuss the
property rate for 2007 and the mandated Public Hearings. A summary of changes include the following:
Property Tax @ $0.73 $380,000
Garbage fees - removed
Proposed increase (390,000)
Landfill fees est. increased 400,000
Permit fee rate increase 150,000
Salary increases 3% (540,000)
Planning/Zoning & Grants Management Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council regarding the
state allocation formula for transit and commented of the effect Hurricane Rita had on the City of Port Arthur
during a 2-month non-operation period.
The City Attorney presented an overview of Committee Report H.B. 3732.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed
Resolution No. 14282 be amended by changing the property tax rate from $0.73 with the insertion of $0.76.
Proposed Resolution No. :14282 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 07-371.
Voting Yes:
Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
Councilmember Flood was out-of-his-seat during the vote.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-371 reads as follows:
RESOLU'rZON NO. 07-371
A RESOLUTI'ON PROPOSI'NG A PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR 2007
AND ORDERTNG PUBLZC HEARZNGS THEREON
(4)
P. R. No. 14300 - A Resolution Approving The Invoice From The Jefferson County
Clerk's Election Division In The Amount Of $38,084.50 For The Costs Associated With
The June 30, 2007 Joint Runoff Election
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember ,1ones and carried
unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 14300 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-372.
Councilmember Williamson requested a report on the average cost of a run-off.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Williamson.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-372 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTZON NO, 07-372
A RESOLUTZON APPROVZNG THE t'NVOt'CE FROM THE
3EFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S ELECTZON DZVI'SI'ON TN THE
AMOUNT OF $38f084.50 FOR THE COSTS ASSOCt'ATED WTrH THE
3UNE 30~ 2007 .,1OI'NT RUNOFF ELECTZON
(5)
P. R. No. 14306 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing Members To The
Planning And Zoning Commission
The Mayor introduced the aboveimentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Jones that Proposed
Resolution No. 14306 be adopted.
The Mayor's nomination for the Planning and Zoning Commission is Mr. Phillip Todora for a term to expire on
August 14, 2012.
Planning/Zoning & Grants Management Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council to present
information on the make-up of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on Mr. Todora's resignation and
request to return to the P & Z Commission.
Proposed Resolution No. 14306 was adopted with the above-mentioned nomination becoming Resolution No.
07-373.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmember Chatman, Jones, Henderson, and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 07-373 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-373
A RESOLUTLON APPOI'NTZNG AND/OR REAPpOI'NI'ZNG
MEMBERS TO THE PLANNI'NG AND ZON?NG COMMZSS?ON
(6)
P.R. No. 14311 -A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Spend Up To $14,000
To Pay For Costs Associated In Promoting Projects As To Develop Locations As To
Pursue Housing Opportunities (Account No. 001-1003-512.59-00, M97903)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed
Resolution No. 14311 be adopted.
The City Manager commented that the City is looking for Iow-to-moderate ranged property in areas with one-
hundred or more lots available.
Proposed Resolution No. 14311 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 07-374.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmember Chatman, Jones, Henderson, and
Williamson.
Voting No: None,
The caption of Resolution No. 07-374 reads as follows:
RESOLUTZON NO. 07-374
A RESOLUTLON AUTHORZZt'NG THE CI'TY MANAGER TO SPEND
UP TO $:].4~000 TO PAY FOR COSTS ASSOCTATED I'N PROMOTZNG
PROIECTS AS TO DEVELOP LOCATI'ONS AS TO PURSUE HOUSt'NG
OPPORTUNTFZES (ACCOUNT NO. 001-1003-512.59-00f M97903)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:34 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at 1:28 p.m. with
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - August 14, 2007 8
the following members present: Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman,
Jones, Henderson (arrived at 1:30 p.m.) and Williamson.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT
B. Ordinances
(2)
P. O. No. 5767 - An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Do All Things Necessary To
Execute Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $6,325.84 Made Against Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City
Vehicle #1495
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal and carried
unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5767 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-54.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, ~lones, Henderson, and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-54 reads as follows:
ORDI'NANCE NO. 07-54
AN ORDI'NANCE AUTHORt*ZI'NG THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THZNGS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A CLAt'M t'N
THE AMOUNT OF $6,325.84 MADE AGAI'NST TEXAS MUNZCI'PAL
LEAGUE I'NTERGOVERNMENTAL Ri'SK POOL (TML) AS A RESULT
OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CITY VEHI*CLE #1495
(3)
P. O. No. 5775 - An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal Rolls For The Year 2007 And
Receiving Determinations From The Tax Assessors Under Section 26.04 Of The Texas
Property Tax Code
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal and carried
unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5775 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-55.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-55 reads as follows:
ORDI'NANCE NO. 07-55
AN ORDI'NANCE APPROVZNG THE APPRAZSAL ROLLS FOR THE
YEAR 2007 AND RECEI'VZNG DETERMZNATZONS FROM THE TAX
ASSESSORS UNDER SEt:~zON 26.04 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY
TAX CODE
(4)
P. O. No. 5776 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Section 18-33 (a) Permit Schedule
Section B101 Permit Fees As To Increase Building Permit Fees As To Construction
Projects Of $500,001 And Up, Of The Building Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port
Arthur; And Declaring The Effective Date Hereof
The City Hanager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried
unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5776 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-56.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, 3ones, and Henderson.
Voting No: Councilmember Williamson.
City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - August 14, 2007
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-56 reads as follows:
ORDZNANCE NO. 07-56
AN ORD1'NANCE AMENDZNG CHAPTER 18 SECTZON 18-33 (A)
PERPlZT SCHEDULE SECTZON B101 PERMI'T FEES AS TO
'rNCREASE BUZLDTNG PERI~frT FEES AS TO CONSTRUCTION
PRO3ECTS OF $500,001 AND UP, OF THE BUILDING CODE OF
ORD'rNANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR; AND DECLARTNG
THE EFFE~: i .rV'E DATE HEREOF
(5)
P. O. No. 5777 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Section 18-33 (a) Permit Schedule
Section B106 Exceptions To Permit Fees, Of The Building Code Of Ordinances Of The
City Of Port Arthur; Said Changes Repeal All Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict
Herewith; And Declaring The Effective Date Hereof
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sinegai and carried
unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5777 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-57.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Hayor Pro Tern Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .~ones, Henderson, and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-57 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 07-57
AN ORDZNANCE Ar4ENDZNG CHAPTER 18 SECTZON 18-33 (A)
PERI~IZ'r SCHEDULE SECixON B106 EXCEP'rZONS TO PERMZ'I'
FEES, OF THE BUZLDING CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE cTrY OF
PORT ARTHUR; SAID CHANGES REPEAL ALL OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWZ'I'H; AND DECLARZNG THE
EFFEC'rZVE DATE HEREOF
C. *Reports And Recommendations.
(2)
Report On Maintaining Recreational Vehicles On Driveways, Residential Property
And/Or Pdvate Adjacent Property (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Sinegal &
Councilmember Henderson)
Planning/Zoning & Grants Management Director Dale Watson presented the above-mentioned report.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT
B. Ordinances
(1)
P. O. No. 5737 - 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 City Secretary Elections Budget
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion made by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried
unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5737 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 07-58.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, Jones, Henderson, and
Williamson.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 07-58 reads as follows:
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ORDZNANCE NO, 07-58
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 CITY SECRETARY ELECTIONS BUDGET
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES - None
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Section 551.074 Government Code - To Discuss The Appointment And Evaluation Of
Municipal Court Judge Morrison
Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss The Pending Litigation Between The
State Of Texas Vs. C/ty Of Port Arthur
Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss The Pending Litigation Between The
C/ty Vs. HOT
Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives With Business Prospects As
To Commercial, Residential And Industrial Expansions
Section 551.071 And 551.074 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney
Legal Advice And Legal Services As It Pertains To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation
Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Claims Against
FEMA
Councilmember Flood returned to the meeting at 2:00 p.m. during the Executive Session and again left
the meeting prior to the below-mentioned roll call.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 1:55 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-
mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 3:4! p.m. with the following members present: Hayor
Prince; Hayor Pro Tem Sinegal; Councilmembers Chatman, .1ones, Henderson, and Williamson; City Hanager
Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and City Attorney Sokolow.
X. FUTURE AGENDAITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS
Councilmember Williamson:
(!)
(2)
(3)
Requested an update on Housing Authority projects (Legacy and Carver Terrace)
Expressed concerns regarding dirt that is building up on 9th Avenue from construction trucks
at the site of the new high school
Requested an update from the auditors regarding the compliance of the Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation
Mayor Pro Tem Sinegah
(!)
(2)
(3)
Requested a report regarding grass-cutting of the drainage ditch on Lake Arthur Drive
Requested information on the maintenance of the bird sanctuary
Requested that staff monitor "No Truck" signs on Lake Arthur Drive because of concerns
regarding dump trucks not complying with the law
Councilmember Chatman:
(1) Requested a resolution placed on the next agenda for his appointment to the Pleasure
island Commission
(2) Reported that someone is dumping tires in the vicinity of the 3100 block of 8th Street
that need picking up
Councilmember Henderson:
Requested an updated report on Brittany Apartments
Councilmember 3ones:
(!)
(2)
Requested that the Hurricane Rita damaged lights on Pleasure Tsland fishing pier be
repaired
Reported that the street light behind the Procter Street Nursing Home is out
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Mayor Prince:
Complimented Public Works Director lohn Comeaux for repairing the area near the 39th
Street Railroad Crossing
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT
C. *Reports And Recommendations
(1) Report On FY 2007-2008 City Budget
The City Manager presented the above-mentioned report on the 2007 - 2008 City Budget.
XZ. AD.1OURNMENT OF MEETLNG
Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried
unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 4:03 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'ITEST:
MAYOR DELOR.tS "BOBB:[E" PRZNCE
CZTY SECRETARY EVANGELZNE GREEN
END OF REGULAR MEETZNG HELD AUGUST 1.4, 2007. APPROVED:
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