HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 02/17/2015 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — February 17, 2015
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Williamson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February
17, 2015 at 8:32 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr.,
Morris Albright, III., Stephen A. Mosely, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson, and Kaprina Frank;
City Manager Brian McDougal, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R.
Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Mayor Pro Tern Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 8:40 a.m.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:37 a.m.
Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton joined the Regular Meeting at 8:53 a.m.
VI. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent Resolution
(29) P.R. No. 18869 — A Resolution Nominating The Medical
Center Of Southeast Texas, L.P. To The Office Of The
Governor, Economic Development And Tourism
("OOGEDT") Through The Economic Development Bank
("Bank") For Designation As A Qualified Business And
Enterprise Project ("Project") Under The Texas Enterprise
Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code ("Act")
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18869 be adopted.
Ms. Leaf of Austin Texas appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding
the above-mentioned enterprise zone.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18869:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18869 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-049.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-049 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-049
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING THE MEDICAL
CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, L.P. TO THE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM ("OOGEDT")
THROUGH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BANK ("BANK") FOR DESIGNATION AS A
QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE
PROJECT ("PROJECT") UNDER THE TEXAS
ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE ("ACT")
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(1) Presentation Of City Employees Service Awards By Dr. Albert
Thigpen And Trameka Williams
Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen and Ms. Williams presented the above-
mentioned awards.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
Mayor Prince issued the following proclamation:
February 16 — 20, 2015 as "John Comeaux Days"
The City Council recessed their meeting at 9:07 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
9:29 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern
Freeman; Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton, Albright, Mosely, Williamson and Frank; City
Manager McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms
Chief Blanton.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
Mayor Prince issued the following proclamation:
March 17, 2015 as "Gift of Life Tabaco Control Coalition Lock-up
Tabacco Day"
Minutes — None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Warren Field Regarding Appreciation Extended To City
Secretary Personnel
Mr. Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, appeared before the City Council regarding the
above-mentioned topic.
(2) Lelo Washington Regarding Cement/Concrete Service Road At
Houston Avenue
Mr. Lelo Washington, 436 Drummond Street, appeared before the City Council
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(3) Alicia Marshall Regarding Televised Council Meetings
Ms. Marshall, 2913 58th Street, appeared before the City Council regarding the above-
mentioned topic.
VII. ITEMS REQURING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent Resolution
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(2) P.R. No. 18824 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Twenty (20) Year Lease
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Unites
States Of America, Acting By And Through A Duly
Authorized Official Of The Department Of Homeland
Security, United States Coast Guard, For 160 Square Feet
Of Ground Space To Replace A Damaged Navigation Light,
Located On Pleasure Island
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18824 be adopted.
Coast Guard Representative Mike Michelle, 2901 Turtle Creek Drive, appeared before
the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned navigation light.
Pleasure Island Advisory Board Member Michelle Dorsey appeared before the City
Council to answer inquiries regarding a scheduled meeting for the Pleasure Island
Advisory Board.
Councilmember Williamson called for a Point of Order requesting that Councilmember
Lewis cease his line of discussion and move on.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:07 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
10:17 a.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman, Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton, Albright, Mosely, Lewis, Williamson and
Frank; City Manager McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and
Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 18824 be amended by dropping the
recommendation for the Pleasure Island Advisory Board to meet and vote on this issue.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18824:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 18824 carried.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18824 as amended:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18824 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
15-050.
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The caption of Resolution No. 15-050 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-050
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWENTY (20)
YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND UNITES STATES OF
AMERICA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH A DULY
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD, FOR 160 SQUARE FEET OF
GROUND SPACE TO REPLACE A DAMAGED
NAVIGATION LIGHT, LOCATED ON PLEASURE
ISLAND
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence
Certification of Petition
The City Secretary read the Certification of Petition For The Forensic Audit into the
record.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson seconded by Councilmember Scott
that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Proposed
Item A., Proposed Resolutions No. 18826, 18845, 18868 and 18874:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
B. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18816 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The 66-Inch Storm Sewer Repairs On
Shreveport Avenue And Authorizing The City Manager To
Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas, And To Make Final Payment To The
Contractor. Capital Project No. GO-805, Account No. 301-
1601-591.84-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18816 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-051.
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(4) P.R. No. 18829 — A Resolution Requesting Financial
Assistance From The Texas Water Development Board,
Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For Assistance
From The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, And
Making Certain Findings In Connecting Therewith
Proposed Resolution No. 18829 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-052.
(5) P.R. No. 18830 — A Resolution Requesting Financial
Assistance From The Texas Water Development Board,
Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For Assistance For
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund, And Making Certain
Findings In Connection Therewith
Proposed Resolution No. 18830 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-053.
(6) P.R. No. 18831 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And First Southwest Of Houston, Texas, For The
Financial Advisory Services In The Not-To-Exceed Amount
Of $55,400.00 For The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant
And Waterline Projects Approved By The Texas Water
Development Board. Funding Is Contingent On The Receipt
Of Financial Assistance From The Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB)
Proposed Resolution No. 18831 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-054.
(7) P.R. No. 18832 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Andrews Kurth, LLP, Of Houston, Texas, For The
Bond Counsel Services In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of
$57,000.00 For The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant And
Waterline Projects Approved By The Texas Water
Development Board. Funding Is Contingent On The Receipt
Of Financial Assistance From The Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB)
Proposed Resolution No. 18832 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-055.
(8) P.R. No. 18833 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Freese And Nichols, Inc., For The Planning,
Acquisition And Design Services For The Main Wastewater
Treatment Plant In An Amount Not To Exceed
$6,282,200.00 For The Utility Operations Department.
Funding Is Contingent On The Receipt Of Financial
Assistance From The Texas Water Development Board
(TWDB)
Proposed Resolution No. 18833 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-056.
(9) P.R. No. 18843 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 8 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur, MK Constructors, Of
Vidor, Texas, And GLO For The Gulf Storage Tank Project,
Increasing The Contract Time By 12 Days, To A New
Contract Time Of 536 Days
Proposed Resolution No. 18843 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-057.
(11) P.R. No. 18846 — a resolution authorizing the second and
final year renewal, of the contract with Siddons-martin
emergency group of port Arthur and Houston, Texas, for
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preventive maintenance and repair to fire department fire
apparatus and other special response vehicles, in a total
amount not to exceed $160,000.00. funding from motor
vehicle maintenance account #001-1121-522.43-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18846 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-058.
(12) P.R. No. 18847 — A Resolution Authorizing The Award Of
Bid And The Execution Of A Contract For The Installation Of
A Motor Control Center At The 46th Street Lift Station With
Gonzales Electrical Systems, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, In
An Amount Not To Exceed $31,745.00. Funds Are Available
In Utility Operations Account No. 410-1255-532.92-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18847 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-059.
(13) P.R. No. 18848 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Renew A One Year Subscription With Online
Solutions, LLC, Of Tempe, Arizona, For CitizenServe
Software For The Environmental Health Division, In An
Annual Amount Not To Exceed $25,500.00. Funds Available
In Environmental Health Account Number 001-1304-
541.57-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18848 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-060.
(14) P.R. No. 18850 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
Blanket Purchase Order No. 181306 By $500.00, And The
Second Year (First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And T&S Lawn Service, Of
Port Arthur, Texas, For The Mowing Of Various City
Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways, In The City
Designated As Group 2, In An Annual Amount Not To
Exceed $6,400.00 Parks Division, FY 2015 Budget Account
No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18850 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-061.
(15) P.R. No. 18851 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And DM] Landscaping, Of Port Arthur, Texas,
For Mowing Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-
Ways, In The City Designated As Group 3A, In An Annual
Amount Not To Exceed $17,600.00. Parks Division, FY 2015
Budget Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18851 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-062.
(16) P.R. No. 18852 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And DM] Landscaping, Of Port Arthur, Texas,
For Mowing Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-
Ways, In The City Designated As Group 3B, In An Annual
Amount Not To Exceed $16,000.00 Parks Division, FY 2015
Budget Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18852 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-063.
(17) P.R. No. 18853 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Ed Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For
Mowing Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways,
In The City Designated As Group 5, In The Annual Not To
Exceed Amount Of $8,000.00, And Group 9, In An Annual
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Amount Not To Exceed Of $4,000.00. Parks Division, FY
2015 Budget Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18853 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-064.
(18) P.R. No. 18854 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And M. S. Service, Of Port Arthur, Texas, For
Mowing Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways,
In The City Designated As Group 6, In An Annual Amount
Not To Exceed $13,280.00. Parks Division, FY 2015 Budget
Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18854 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-065.
(19) P.R. No. 18855 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
Blanket Purchase Order No. 181309 By $700.00, And The
Second Year (First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Affordable Lawn &
Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Mowing Of
Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways, In The
City Designated As Group 10, In An Annual Amount Not To
Exceed $5,600.00. Parks Division, Fy 2015 Budget Account
No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18855 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-066.
(20) P.R. No. 18856 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Joey's Tractor Service Of Port Arthur,
Texas, For Mowing Various City Properties, Parks And
Right-Of-Ways, In The City Designated As Group 11, In An
Annual Amount Not To Exceed $3,920.00. Proposed
Funding: Parks Division, FY 2015 Budget Account No. 001-
1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18856 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-067.
(21) P.R. No. 18857 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And U. S. Lawns, Of Beaumont, Texas, For
Mowing Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways,
In The City Designated As Group 12, In An Annual Amount
Not To Exceed $8,320.00. Proposed Funding: Parks
Division, FY 2015 Budget Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18857 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-068.
(22) P.R. No. 18858 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Mowing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping, Of
Groves, Texas, For Mowing Various City Properties, Parks
And Right-Of-Ways, In The City Designated As Group 1, In
An Annual Amount Not To Exceed $8,512.00. Parks
Division, FY 2015 Budget Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18858 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-069.
(23) P.R. No. 18860 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18860 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-070.
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(24) P.R. No. 18862 — A Resolution Authorizing The First And
Final Year Renewal Of The Contract Between City Of Port
Arthur And Affordable Lawn And Tractor Service Of Port
Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services At The Civic
Center Department Buildings, In The Annual Amount Not
To Exceed $16,000.00. Funding Available In Civic Center
Account No. 001-1061-518.31-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18862 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-071.
(25) P.R. No. 18864 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Uniforms, Ballistic Vests And Accessories From GT
Distributers, Inc., Of Austin, Texas, Under A Buyboard
Contract, In An Amount Not To Exceed $86,626.00.
Funding Available In Police Department Account No. 001-
1101-521.26-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18864 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-072.
(26) P.R. No. 18865 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of An Electrical Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Gulf Coast Electric Co., Inc., Of
Beaumont Texas, For Providing Electrical Repairs And
Maintenance At Various City Parks And Facilities, In An
Annual Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00 Funding
Available In Account Nos. 001-1402-551.32-00 And 001-
1207-531.39-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18865 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-073.
(27) P.R. No. 18867 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Mcinnis Construction,
Inc., Of Silsbee, Texas, And GLO, For The 18th Street
Improvements, Increasing The Contract Amount By
$430,466.00 To A New Contract Amount Of $3,212,049.85.
Project No. I2118t Glo Round 2.2 Account No. 144-1201-
532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18867 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-074.
(30) P.R. No. 18872 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC, For Design
Phase Services For Water System Improvements In An
Amount Not To Exceed $1,750,000.00 For The Utility
Operations Department. Funding Is Contingent On The
Receipt Of Financial Assistance From The Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB)
Proposed Resolution No. 18872 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-075.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent Item
A. Expense Reports:
(1) City Secretary Sherri Bellard:
Attended Election Law Seminar
Frisco, TX, January 20-23, 2015 $ 1,316.33
(2) Assistant City Secretary Kelly Moore:
Attended Election Law Seminar
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Frisco, TX, January 20-23, 2015 $ 1,001.21
(3) City Attorney Valecia Tizeno:
Texas City Attorney Association Seminar
Austin, TX, February 4-6, 2015 $ 1,011.33
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Consent item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by
Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Consent Item A. be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Consent
Item A:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Consent Item A. was adopted.
Consent - Resolutions
(3) P. R. No. 18826 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 9 Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Allco, L.L.C., For The 24" Waterline From
19th Street To The Sabine Neches Canal, In An Amount Not
To Exceed $72,972.00, Increasing The Contract Amount To
$3,518,973.40, And A Time Extension Of Thirty (30) Days,
Increasing The Contract Time To 429 Days. Utility
Operations Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00, Project No.
WSI003
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18826 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Jimmy Johnson appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned change order.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18826:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18826 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-076.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-076 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-076
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 9
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ALLCO, L.L.C., FOR THE 24" WATERLINE FROM
19TH STREET TO THE SABINE NECHES CANAL, IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,972.00,
INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO
$3,518,973.40, AND A TIME EXTENSION OF
THIRTY (30) DAYS, INCREASING THE
CONTRACT TIME TO 429 DAYS. UTILITY
OPERATIONS ACCOUNT NO. 429-1258-532.59-
00, PROJECT NO. WSI003
(10) P.R. No. 18845 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Amendment No. 3 To The Agreement
With Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, For The
Collection Of Fines For Municipal Court
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18845 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18845:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18845 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-077.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-077 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-077
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
THE AGREEMENT WITH LINEBARGER,
GOGGAN, BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, FOR THE
COLLECTION OF FINES FOR MUNICIPAL COURT
(28) P.R. No. 18868 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Zoning Change From Agricultural To Light
Commercial For 3.800 Acres Of Land, Part Of Lots 6 And 7,
Block 13, Range "L", Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
(Z15-02)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Mosely and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18868 be adopted.
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Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding Proposed Resolution No. 18868 being adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18868:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18868 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-078.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-078 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-078
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE
FROM AGRICULTURAL TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL
FOR 3.800 ACRES OF LAND, PART OF LOTS 6
AND 7, BLOCK 13, RANGE "L", PORT ARTHUR
LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (Z15-02)
(31) P.R. No. 18874 — A Resolution Requesting That The 2013
Board Communication Letter Be Entered Into The Official
Public Record Of The City Of Port Arthur (Councilmember
Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 18874 be adopted.
Finance Director Deborah Echols appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned proposed resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman to call the question:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18809:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18874 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-079.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-079 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-079
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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE 2013
BOARD COMMUNICATION LETTER BE ENTERED
INTO THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORD OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (COUNCILMEMBER
LEWIS)
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18841 — A Resolution Authorizing The Approval Of
A Financing Proposal In The Amount Of $747,772.80 From
Mustang — CAT Financial, Of Nashville, Tennessee, To
Lease/Purchase Capital Equipment For Public Works
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18841 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18841:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18841 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-080.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-080 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-080
A Resolution Authorizing The Approval Of A
Financing Proposal In The Amount Of
$747,772.80 From Mustang — CAT Financial, Of
Nashville, Tennessee, To Lease/Purchase
Capital Equipment For Public Works
(2) P.R. No. 18844 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Freeman)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18844 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18844:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
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Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18811 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-032.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-032 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-032
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS
TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER
WILLIAMSON)
(3) P.R. No. 18863 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Youth Advisory Council
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 18863 be adopted.
Lauren Dean and Colby Hamilton were appointed to the Youth Advisory Council.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18863:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18863 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-082.
The caption of Resolution No. 18863 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-082
A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing
A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Youth Advisory Council
(4) P.R. No. 18866 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Extend An Invitation To The Port Arthur
Housing Authority For A Joint Meeting Concerning The
Edison Property (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Mosely that Proposed Resolution No. 18866 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18866:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Councilmember Frank "No"
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Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 18866 failed.
(5) P.R. No. 18870 — A Resolution Appointing Member(s) To
The Historical Landmark Commission
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18870 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18870:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18870 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-083.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-083 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-083
A Resolution Appointing Member(s) To The
Historical Landmark Commission
(6) P.R. No. 18871 — A Resolution Cancelling The March 3,
2015 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18871 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18871:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18871 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-084.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-084 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-084
A RESOLUTION CANCELLING THE MARCH 3,
2015 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6439 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2014 And
Ending September 30, 2015 For The Equipment
Replacement Fund By $103,000.00, In Order To Fund The
Capital Lease For A Compactor For The Landfill, And To
Fund The Cost Of Freight, Shipping And Other
Cost/Estimate Differentials Of Various Approved
Equipment
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6439 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6439:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6439 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-05.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-05 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-05
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR THE EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT FUND BY $103,000.00, IN
ORDER TO FUND THE CAPITAL LEASE FOR A
COMPACTOR FOR THE LANDFILL, AND TO
FUND THE COST OF FREIGHT, SHIPPING AND
OTHER COST/ESTIMATE DIFFERENTIALS OF
VARIOUS APPROVED EQUIPMENT
(2) P.O. No. 6441 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of
The May 9, 2015 General Election For The Purpose Of
Electing Two (2) Councilmembers, In The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas; And Providing For A Joint Election With The
Port Arthur Independent School District, The Port Arthur
Navigation District, The Sabine Pass Independent School
District And The Sabine Pass Port Authority In Accordance
With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And
Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice
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UNA ORDENANZA QUE PROPORCIONA LA CONDUCTA DE
LAS ELECCIONES GENERALES EL 09 DE MAYO 2015 PARA
EL PROPOSITO DE ELEGIR A DOS MIEMBROS DEL
CONCEJO, EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; Y SE
ESTABLECE UNA ELECCION CONJUNTA CON EL DISTRITO
ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE PORT ARTHUR, EL DISTRITO
DE NA VEGACION DE PORT ARTHUR, EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR
INDEPENDIENTE DE SABINE PASS Y LA AUTORIDAD DEL
PUERTO DE SABINE PASS DE CONFORMIDAD CON EL
CAPITULO 271 DEL CODIGO ELECTORAL DE TEXAS, Y SE
DISPONE LA PUBLICACION DE LA NOTIFICACION DE LA
ELECCION
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6441 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6441:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6441 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-06.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-06 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-06
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CONDUCT OF THE MAY 9, 2015 GENERAL
ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING
TWO (2) COUNCILMEMBERS, IN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR A
JOINT ELECTION WITH THE PORT ARTHUR
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE PORT
ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT, THE SABINE
PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
THE SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 271 OF THE
TEXAS ELECTION CODE, AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION OF THE ELECTION NOTICE
UNA ORDENANZA QUE PROPORCIONA LA
CONDUCTA DE LAS ELECCIONES GENERALES EL
09 DE MAYO 2015 PARA EL PROPOSITO DE
ELEGIR A DOS MIEMBROS DEL CONCEJO, EN
LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; Y SE
ESTABLECE UNA ELECCION CONJUNTA CON EL
DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE PORT
ARTHUR, EL DISTRITO DE NA VEGACION DE
PORT ARTHUR, EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR
INDEPENDIENTE DE SABINE PASS Y LA
AUTORIDAD DEL PUERTO DE SABINE PASS DE
CONFORMIDAD CON EL CAPITULO 271 DEL
CODIGO ELECTORAL DE TEXAS, Y SE DISPONE
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LA PUBLICACION DE LA NOTIFICACION DE LA
ELECCION
IX. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The
City Attorney Pending Litigation Regarding Cause No. E-
194887; Reginald Trainer, Efrain Avendano, Paul Hulin And
Herman Levingston v. City of Port Arthur
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:20 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 12:41 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Freeman;
Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton, Albright, Mosely, Lewis, Williamson and Frank; City
Manager McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms
Chief Blanton.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 12:44 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD February 17, 2015.
APPROVED .
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