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Home My WebLink AboutDECEMBER 18, 2001REGULAR MEETING - December 18, 200'1 I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 5:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Felix Barker; Councilmembers Craig Hannah, Tom Henderson, Rev. Ronnie Linden, Robert A. Bowers and Robert Allen; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretap/ Carolyn Dixon and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow. The invocation was given by Councilmember Allen, followed by the pledge to the flag. I1. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Minutes - Regular Meeting Held December 11, 2001 Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Alfred Dominic Regarding "Living Under An Illusion" (Conclusion) Mr. Alfred Dominic, 145 W. 15a Street, appeared before the City Council and concluded his discussion regarding the support of the integration ofr~ore African Americans ~.q City. state and national government. (2) E/eti Blanchard Regarding Footbatt Va. F_cortomtc Oeveto~)ment- NOT PRESENT . . · (3) James Fedrick Regarding Damage At 230 East Gulfway Drive Mr. James Fedrick, 530 Nashville, appeared before the City Council and reported an incident that occurred at his rental property at 230 Gulfway Drive wherein a City inspector went upon his property without his permission and damaged a vanity. B. Correspondence Letter*From Lakeview Resident Regarding Illegal Activities In Neighborhood The above-mentioned letter was not read due to its contents regarding criminat actions of minors and alleged cdminaI actions; however, the City Councit discussed resolut'~ons to those allegations mentioned. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00PM None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the .. exception of item C: Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Fire Hoses To Dooley Tackaberry, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $8,438 For The Fire Department. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Ten High Pressure 4500 PSI Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA's) With Ten 4500 PSI Spare Bottles And Ten Mounting Brackets To Rescue Concepts Inc., Of Dayton, Texas In The Amount Of $49,680 For The Fire Department. Consideration And Approval To Extend The Existing Contract For Fiscal Year "2001" Employee Sel¥ice Awards (For Various Departments) To J. Brendt Company In The Amount Of $5,t58.88 Resolutions - Consent · (1) P. R. No. 11601 - A Resolution Authorizing A Three Year' Contract To CCAP, Inc., DBA SanServe Building Services Of Beaumont, Texas For Janitorial Services For City Hall And Annex Buildings In The Total Amouut-Of $102,492, For A Yearly Cost Of $34,164 In Each Year Of The Three Year Contract. Proposed Resolution No. 11601 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 01-355. (2) P. R. No. 11602 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit City Of Port Arthur Candidate Projects To The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission For Inclusion In The JOHRTS Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Proposed Resolution No. 11602 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 01~356. (3) P.R. No. 11603 - A Resolution Approving Permit #159 For Drilling Of An Oil And Gas Well By Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Proposed Resolution No. 11603 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 01-357. (4) P. R. No. 11604 - A Resolution Authorizing Submitting A Proje~t For Inclusion In The JOHRTS Metropolitan Transportation Plan - 2025 (Purchase Of Ten Alternatively Fueled Transit Vehicles). Proposed Resolution No. 11604 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 01-358. (5) P.R. No. 11605 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts. Proposed Resolution No. 11605 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 01-359. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of One 40 KW Natural Gas Powered Emergency Electrical Generator (For Fire Station 3) To Crown Electric Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $16,615 For The Fire Department. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Linden that Item C be adopted. Interim Fire Chief Steve Curran appeared before the City Council and confirmed that the proposed purchase is part of an ongoing effort to outfit each City fire station with generators. The motion to adopt Item C carried unanimously. A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 11609 - A Resolution Amending The Terms Of Employment Of The City Manager And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The New Agreement. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Barker that Proposed Resolution No. 11609 be adopted. Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Linden, and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution-No. 11609 was amended as follows with an effective date of January 1, 2002: Section A - Automobile allowance of $600.00 per month, Section D - Severance pay increased from 6 months to 9 months Section E ~ Contribution of an annual amou. nt of $3,500 to a designated pension fund, Proposed Resolution No. 11609 was adopted as amended, becoming Resolution No. 01-360. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pre Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Linden, Bowers and Allen. Voting No: None· The caption of Resolution No. 01-360 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 01-360 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE NEW AGREEMENT. B. Ordinances P. O. No. 6232 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur By Adding A New Article XlII To The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As To Adopt The 2000 International. Residential Code And Local Amendments Thereto, With A Penalty Not To Exceed $2,000 Per Violation And Providing For The Publication Thereof. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barker that Proposed Ordinance No. 5232 be adopted. Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council and presented an overview of the proposed National Residential Code. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 5232: Councilmember Allan Mayor Pro Tern Barker Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Hannah Councilmember Henderson Councilmember Linden Mayor Orflz "No" "No" "No" "No" "No" "No" "No" The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 5232 failed to carry. VII, ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - {CONTINUED) A. RESOLUTIONS · (2) P. R No. 11610 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Terms Of' Employment Of Mark T. Sokolow As City Attorney And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The New Agreement. (3) P.R. No. 11611 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Terms Of Employment Of Carolyn Dixon As City Secretary. Proposed Resolutions No. 11610 and 11611 were held until after Executive Session. C. *Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On Completion Street Repairs On Thomas Boulevard (Requested By Councilmember Chaisson) (2) Report On BOSS 2002 Conference (Requested By Councilmember Gillam) The above-mentioned reports were held until the next scheduled Council Meeting. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meeting: Section 55t.074 Government Code - To Discuss The Evaluations Of The City Manager, City Secretary And City Attorney. The City Council recessed their meeting at 6:45 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topic, and reconvened their meeting at 7:57 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Linden, Bowers and Allen; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Dixon and City Attorney Sokolow. VIE ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - (CONTINUED) A. RESOLUTIONS (2) P. R No. 1'16t0 - A Resolution Ped. aining To The Terms Of Employment Of Mark T. Sokolow As City Attorney And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The New Agreement. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Hannah that Proposed Resolution No. 11610 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Hannah and s=conded by Councilmember Linden that Proposed Resolution No. 11610 be amended as follows: Section A - Salary placed at Range 69, Step 8, ($84,117.28 annualized), effective January 1, 2002, Section B -Additional week of vacation, effective January 1, 2002, Deletion of a proposed car allowance and the following sections: Section D. MOVING EXPENSE Section E. SUPPLEMENTAL LIVING ALLOWANCE Section J. HOUSEHUNTING TRIPS The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 11610 car.ried unanimously. Proposed Resolution No. 11610 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 01-361. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Linden, Bowers and Allen. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 01- 361 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 0t-361 .A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF MARK T. SOKOLOW AS CITY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE NEW AGREEMENT. (3) P.R. No. 11611 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Terms Of Employment Of Carolyn Dixon As City Secretary. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 11611 was'removed .from the Agenda. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS None. Xl. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Henderson, ~and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 8:05 p.m. An audio tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a part of the official minutes of this meeting. ATTEST: MAYOR CITY SECRETARY END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD DecemberJ8,2001. APPROVED: