HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 03/31/2015 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — March 31, 2015
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Reverend Comeaux 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, March
31, 2015 at 5:31 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr.,
Tiffany Hamilton, Morris Alright, III, Stephen A. Mosely, Willie "Bae" Lewis, Robert A.
"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 Tem Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 5:40 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamation:
April 2015 as "Sexual Assault Month"
III. Petitions & Communications
(1) Presentation By Youth Advisory Council Sponsor, Christe
Whitley Smith, TRMC, Introducing Members To City Council
Youth Advisory Council Sonsor Christe Whitley Smith, TRMC appeared before the City
Council and presented the Youth Advisory Council.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Minutes
December 23, 2014 Regular Meeting
January 6, 2015 Regular Meeting
January 13, 2015 Special Meeting
January 20, 2015 Regular Meeting
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
minutes:
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"
The above-mentioned minutes were adopted.
III. Petitions & Communications
A. Speakers
(1) Warren Field Regarding Protocol And Scheduling Televised
Board And City Council Meetings
Mr. Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent Resolution
(18) P.R. No. 18937 — A Resolution Designating And
Establishing The Carnival Des Cajuns Entertainment Area
For 2015, Designating The Southeast Texas Arts Council As
Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Agreement With The Southeast Texas Arts
Council
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18937 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18937:
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. 18937 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-117.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-117 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-117
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND
ESTABLISHING THE CARNIVAL DES CAJUNS
ENTERTAINMENT AREA FOR 2015,
DESIGNATING THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS ARTS
COUNCIL AS EXCLUSIVE CONCESSIONAIRE
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SOUTHEAST TEXAS ARTS COUNCIL
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
(2) Micah Shanks Regarding Carnival Des Cajuns
Mr. Micah Shanks, 4622 Alamosa, appeared before the City Council to address the
above-mentioned topic.
(3) Robert Troy Regarding Audio And Video Of Council
Meetings On-Line And Government Channel
Mr. Robert Troy, 5123 Roosevelt Avenue, appeared before the City Council to address
the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(2) Presentation By James Gilleylen, Of J-Quad Planning
Group, Concerning The City 2015-2019 Consolidation Plan
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J-Quad Representative James Gilleylen gave the above-mentioned presentation.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent Resolution
(1) P. R. No. 18718 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make Application To The U.S. Department Of
Housing And Urban Development For A Community
Development Block Grant For An Amount Of $1,015,481.00
And A Grant In The Amount Of $192,818.00 In Home Funds
And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of
Port Arthur's 2015 Consolidated Annual Plan. The
Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U.S.
Department Of Housing And Urban Development
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18718 be adopted.
Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18718:
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. 18718 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-118.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-118 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-118
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR AN AMOUNT
OF $1,015,481.00 AND A GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $192,818.00 IN HOME FUNDS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S 2015
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PLAN. THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
(4) Presentation By Valero Representatives Regarding
Community Garden
Valero Representatives Barker Phillips, Pat Wilson and Terry Seals gave the above-
mentioned presentation.
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(3) Presentation By Director Of Code Enforcement, Lawrence
Baker, Regarding The Commercial Demolition Program 2.2
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker gave the above-mentioned presentation.
D. Correspondence
(1) A Memorandum Regarding Issuance Of A Building Permit
Located At 3501 12th Street, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
The City Secretary read the above-mentioned correspondence into the record.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM — None
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
P.O. No. 6444 — An Ordinance Adopting Guidelines For Filming In
The City Of Port Arthur And Becoming A Certified "Film Friendly
City" (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Freeman)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Councilmember Albright returned to the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6444 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Mosely that Proposed Ordinance No. 6444 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Ordinance No.
6444:
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 "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6444 was tabled.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted:
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"
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A. Expense Reports:
(2) Mayor Deloris Prince:
Attended Texas Municipal League Meeting
Austin, TX, March 26-27, 2015 $631.04
(3) Mayor Pro Tern Derrick Freeman:
Attended Film Festival
Nacogdoches, TX, February 26-28, 2015
$783.48
(5) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton:
Attended Golden Triangle Days
Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $1,255.61
(6) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton:
Attended National League Of Cities
Washington, D.C., March 6-12, 2015 $3,513.60
B. Resolutions — Consent
(2) P.R. No. 18881 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Approve A Contract Extension Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC, Of
Port Arthur, Texas, For Professional Services Related To
The Design And Construction Phase Services For The Main
And Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Proposed Resolution No. 18881 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-119.
(5) P.R. No. 18909 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Amendment No. 2 To The
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1, (NSP 1) Program
Income Reservation System Participation Agreement No.
770900033154 To Provide For The Continuation Of
Reimbursements Of Eligible Expenses And Close On
Remaining Land Bank Properties Under The Existing NSP 1,
Contract Number 77090000154
Proposed Resolution No. 18909 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-120.
(6) P. R. No. 18914 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second
Year (First Renewal) Of The Contract With American
Facility Services Of Alpharetta, Georgia, For Janitorial
Services For The Police Department, Fire Administration
And Municipal Court, In An Annual Not-To-Exceed Amount
Of $46,800.00. Police Building Maintenance Account No.
001-1101-521.32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18914 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-121.
(7) P.R. No. 18915 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And APAC-Texas, Inc., Of
Beaumont, Texas, And GLO, For The 10th Street Paving
Improvements, Increasing The Time Of The Contract By 11
Calendar Days Due To Weather Delays, To A New Term Of
191 Calendar Days, At No Additional Cost
Proposed Resolution No. 18915 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-122.
(8) P.R. No. 18916 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And ALLCO, Inc., Of
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Beaumont, Texas, And GLO, For The 19th Street Paving
Improvements, Increasing The Contract Amount By
$23,533.63 To A New Contract Amount Of $687,046.69.
Project No. I2119, GLO Round 2.2 Account No. 145-1201-
532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18916 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-123.
(11) P.R. No.18919 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
Blanket Order No. 186250 By $60,000.00 For Bracewell &
Giuliani, LIP, Of Houston, Texas, For Professional Services
Regarding Annexation And Boundary Issues. Account No.
001-1003-512-59.00, Project No. M07004
Proposed Resolution No. 18919 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-124.
(12) P.R. No. 18920 — A Resolution Authorizing The Award Of
Bid And The Execution Of A Contract For The Installation Of
A Centrifuge Control System Upgrades Motor Control
Center At The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
With Andritz Separation, Inc., Of Arlington, Texas, In An
Amount Not To Exceed $429,081.00. Funds Are Available In
Utility Operations Account No. 428-1625-532.83-00,
Project No. 428000
Proposed Resolution No. 18920 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-125.
(13) P.R. No. 18921 — A Resolution Authorizing The Award Of
Bid And The Execution Of A Contract For The Repair Of DS-
706 Decanter At The Main Water Purification Plant With
Vision Machine Inc., Of Spring, Texas, In An Amount Not
To Exceed $44,240.00, Funds Are Available In Utility
Operations Account No. 410-1252-532.42-00
Proposed Resolution No. 18921 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-126.
(14) P.R. No. 18923 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Third And Final Year Of A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Hollier Construction
Of Groves, Texas, For Slip-Form Placement Of Concrete On
A Unit Cost Basis For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of
$100,000.00. Public Works Streets Division Account Nos.
001-1203-531.36/51/86 And CDBG Street Project
Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 18923 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-127.
(15) P.R. No. 18926 — A Resolution Authorizing Publication Of
Notice Of Intention To Issue Certificates Of Obligation In
The Principal Amount Of $2,250,000.00 For The Purpose Of
Indebtedness Of The City Of Port Arthur For All Or Any Part
Of The Costs Of Water And Sewer Improvements, Including
The Planning, Acquisition And Design Of Water Line
Improvements And The Cost Of Professional Services
Incurred In Connection Therewith
Proposed Resolution No. 18926 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-128.
(16) P.R. No. 18927 — A Resolution Authorizing Publication Of
Notice Of Intention To Issue Certificates Of Obligation In
The Principal Amount Of $7,200,000.00 For The Purpose Of
Indebtedness Of The City Of Port Arthur For All Or Any Part
Of The Costs Of Water And Sewer Improvements, Including
The Planning, Acquisition And Design Of A New
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Wastewater Treatment Plant And The Cost Of Professional
Services Incurred In Connection Therewith
Proposed Resolution No. 18927 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-129.
(17) P.R. No. 18928 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase To
Blanket Purchase Order No. 183019 By $6,856.00 For Cell
More Communications Of Houston, Texas, For The Monthly
Monitoring Of The City's GPS Fleet Tracking. Funds Are
Available In The Public Works Account No. 001-1201-
531.43-01
Proposed Resolution No. 18928 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-130.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent Items
(1) Mayor Deloris Prince:
Attended South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission Meeting
Beaumont, TX, March 18, 2015
$27.63
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Frank
that Consent Item No. 1 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Consent Item
No. 1:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Consent Item No. 1 was adopted.
(4) Mayor Pro Tem Derrick Freeman:
Attended Golden Triangle Days
Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $1,208.34
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Consent Item No. 4 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Consent Item
No. 4:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
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Mayor Prince "Yes"
Consent Item No. 4 was adopted.
Consent Resolutions
(3) P.R. No. 18895 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A One-Year Extension Of The Existing
Lease Between The City Of Port Arthur And The New
Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA) For The Lease
Of Ten (10) Buses, In An Amount Not To Exceed
$6,000.00. Funds Available In Transit Account No. 401-
1501-561.51-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18895 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 18895 be amended as follows:
For the lease to be extended for thirty (30) days.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Resolution No.
18895:
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"
The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 18895 carried.
The following call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18895 as amended:
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. 18895 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No.
15-131.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-131 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-131
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING LEASE BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE NEW
ORLEANS REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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(NORTA) FOR THE LEASE OF TEN (10) BUSES,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000.00.
FUNDS AVAILABLE IN TRANSIT ACCOUNT NO.
401-1501-561.51-00
(4) P.R. No. 18901 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 10 Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Allco, LLC, For The 24" Waterline
From 19th Street To The Sabine Neches Canal, For A Time
Extension Of Eight (8) Days Due To Weather Delays During
The Month Of February, To A New Contract Time Of 437
Days
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18901.
Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18901:
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. 18901 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-132.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-132 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-132
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 10
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ALLCO, LLC, FOR THE 24" WATERLINE FROM
19TH STREET TO THE SABINE NECHES CANAL,
FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF EIGHT (8) DAYS
DUE TO WEATHER DELAYS DURING THE
MONTH OF FEBRUARY, TO A NEW CONTRACT
TIME OF 437 DAYS
(9) P.R. No. 18917 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Whitley
Penn, LLP, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port
Arthur In An Amount Not To Exceed $94,775.00 For The
Year Ending September 30, 2014. Finance Department
Account #001-1031-515.54-00
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. 18917 be adopted.
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
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Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18917 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-133.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-133 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-133
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF
ENGAGEMENT WITH WHITLEY PENN, LLP, AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$94,775.00 FOR THE YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNT #001-1031-515.54-00
(10) P. R. No. 18918 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Sixty (60) Day Extension To The
Lease Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur
Yacht Club
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Williamson filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary
and did not participate in any discussion or action regarding the above-mentioned
Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18918 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18918:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18918 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-134.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-134 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-134
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIXTY (60) DAY
EXTENSION TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE PORT ARTHUR
YACHT CLUB
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18910 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Freeman)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18910 be adopted.
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman nominated Wafa Hammad for appointment.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18910:
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. 18910 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-135.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-135 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-135
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM FREEMAN)
(3) P.R. No. 18930 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Advisory Committee (Requested By The City
Manager)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18930 be adopted.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18930 be removed.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
18930 from the agenda:
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. 18930 was removed from the agenda.
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6355 - An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur
Amending "Chapter 22 — Businesses" Of The Port Arthur
Code Of Ordinances By Adding "Division XI -- Gaming Sites
And Gaming Machines" To Provide For Regulation Of The
Operation Of Amusement Gaming Machines Within City
Limits
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The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6355 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6355 be amended as follows:
Add Section 22613(b)2. To allow a building official to waive the
requirement for windows for buildings that are covered by an on premises
liquor license.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No.
6355:
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. 6355 was amended.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6355 as amended:
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. 6355 was adopted, as amended, becoming Ordinance No. 15-
13.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-13 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AMENDING "CHAPTER 22 — BUSINESSES" OF
THE PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ADDING "DIVISION XI -- GAMING SITES AND
GAMING MACHINES" TO PROVIDE FOR
REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF
AMUSEMENT GAMING MACHINES WITHIN
CITY LI M ITS
(2) P.O. No. 6447 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Adoption Of
An Initiated Ordinance Requesting A Forensic Audit
Pursuant To Article IV Of The Charter Of The City Of Port
Arthur
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6447 be adopted.
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The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6447:
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. 6447 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-14.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-14 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-14
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION
OF AN INITIATED ORDINANCE REQUESTING A
FORENSIC AUDIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR
A. Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 18922 — A Resolution Authorizing The Submission
Of An Initiated Ordinance To A Vote Of The Qualified Voters
Of The City At A Special Election To Be Held On November
3, 2015, Pursuant To Article IV Of The Charter Of The City
Of Port Arthur, And Authorizing The City Secretary To
Prepare An Ordinance Calling For The Conduct Of Said
Special Election Pursuant To The Deadlines Set Forth In
Chapter 41 Of The Texas Election Code
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 18922 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 18922 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
18922 from the agenda:
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"
B. Ordinances
(3) P.O. No. 6448 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 15-
06 For Purpose Of Declaring An Unopposed Candidate
Elected For District 6 And Cancelling The Conduct Of A Joint
Election With The Sabine Pass Independent School District
And The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District; Providing
For The Conduct Of The May 9, 2015 General Election For
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The Purpose Of Electing Two (2) Councilmember In The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Providing For A Joint
Election With The Port Arthur 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 Rectifica La Ordenanza No, 15-06 Para
Fines De Declarar Un Candidato Sin Oposicion Elegido Por
El Distrito 6 Y Cancelacion De La Realizacion De Una
Eleccion Conjunta Con El Distrito Escolar Independiente De
Sabine Pass Y El Puerto de Port Arthur Distrito De
Navegacion; Proporcionando La Rea/izacion de Mayo 9,
2015 Eleccion General Para El Proposito De Elegir A Dos (2)
Concejal En La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas; Y
Proporcionando Para Una Eleccion Conjunta Con El Distrito
Escolar Independiente de Port Arthur Y La Autoridad del
Puerto De Sabine Pass En Conformidad Con El Capitulo 271
Del Codigo Electoral De Texas, Y Proporcionando La
Publicacion Del Anuncio De Elecciones
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman left the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6448 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6448:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6448 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-15.
The caption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15-15 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
15-06 FOR PURPOSE OF DECLARING AN
UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE ELECTED FOR
DISTRICT 6 AND CANCELLING THE CONDUCT
OF A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE SABINE PASS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE
PORT OF PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF
THE MAY 9, 2015 GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING TWO (2)
COUNCILMEMBER IN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR A
JOINT ELECTION WITH THE PORT ARTHUR
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 RECTIFICA LA
ORDENANZA NO, 15-06 PARA FINES DE
DECLARAR UN CANDIDATO SIN OPOSICION
ELEGIDO POR EL DISTRITO 6 Y CANCELACION
DE LA REALIZACION DE UNA ELECCION
CONJUNTA CON EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR
INDEPENDIENTE DE SABINE PASS Y EL
PUERTO DE PORT ARTHUR DISTRITO DE
NAVEGACION; PROPORCIONANDO LA
REALIZACION DE MAYO 9, 2015 ELECCION
GENERAL PARA EL PROPOSITO DE ELEGIR A
DOS (2) CONCEJAL EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS; Y PROPORCIONANDO PARA
UNA ELECCION CONJUNTA CON EL DISTRITO
ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE PORT ARTHUR Y
LA AUTORIDAD DEL PUERTO DE SABINE PASS
EN CONFORMIDAD CON EL CAPITULO 271 DEL
CODIGO ELECTORAL DE TEXAS, Y
PROPORCIONANDO LA PUBLICACION DEL
Anuncio De Elecciones
(4) P.O. No. 6455 — An Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 13-32
As It Pertains To The Changing Of The Zoning From Two-
Family Residential (2F) To Planned Development District
No. 36 (PD-36) For A 15.25 Acre Tract Of Land Out Of The
Lambert Addition Subdivision, Volume 5, Page 28, M.R.J.C.,
City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6455 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton to remove Proposed Ordinance No. 6455 from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Ordinance No.
6455 from the agenda:
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Williamson "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6455 was removed from the agenda.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton
and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 9:16 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
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ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD January 6, 2015.
APPROVED .
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