HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 08/04/2015 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — August 4, 2015
I. INVOCATION,PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tern Frank 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, August
4, 2015 at 8:39 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Kaprina Frank; Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Stephen A. Mosely and Osman Swati; City Manager Brian
McDougal, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant
At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr., joined the Regular Meeting at 8:42 a.m.
Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton, joined the Regular Meeting at 9:01 a.m.
Councilmember Morris Albright, III. was absent from the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Derrick Freeman was absent from the Regular Meeting.
II. APPOVAL OF AGENDA
(1) P.R. No. 19067 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
Existing Blanket Order 186890 By $60,000.00 For Joey's
Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting
Services For Pleasure Island; Funding Available In Pleasure
Island Contractual Account No.(s) 450-1291-549.59-00,
450-1292-549.59-00, 450-1293-549.59-00 And 450-1294-
549.59-00
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember Swati
under Approval of Agenda that Proposed Resolution No. 19067 be removed and the
agenda approved.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to approve the agenda:
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The agenda was approved.
III. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations - None
Minutes
March 31, 2015 Special Executive Meeting
March 31, 2015 Regular Meeting
April 28, 2015 Special Executive Meeting
May 26, 2015 Special Executive Meeting
July 14, 2015 Special Executive Meeting
July 21, 2015 Special Executive Meeting
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that the above-mentioned minutes be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
minutes:
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The above-mentioned minutes were adopted.
IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
A. Presentations
(1) Presentation By Siemens Regarding Water Leaks
Siemens Representative Duval Allums appeared before the City Council and gave the
above-mentioned presentation.
B. Employee Recognition — None
C. Correspondence — None
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. — NONE
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 19067 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
Existing Blanket Order 186890 By $60,000.00 For Joey's
Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting
Services For Pleasure Island; Funding Available In Pleasure
Island Contractual Account No.(s) 450-1291-549.59-00,
450-1292-549.59-00, 450-1293-549.59-00 And 450-1294-
549.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19067 was removed under approval of agenda.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank seconded by Councilmember Hamilton
that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
A. Expense Reports:
Assistant City Secretary Kelly Moore:
Texas Municipal Clerks Seminar
League City, TX June 17-19, 2015 $628.00
B. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18806 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Two (2) Year Contract, With The
Option Of Renewal For Two Additional Two Year Periods,
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With McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, Of Round Rock,
Texas, For Collection Of Municipal Court Fines
Proposed Resolution No. 18806 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-270.
(2) P.R. No. 19045 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Third And Final Year Of The
Contract With Garner Environmental Services, Inc., Of Deer
Park, Texas, For The Provision Of Emergency
Environmental, Disaster, And Logistical Response Services
In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster
Proposed Resolution No. 19045 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-271.
(3) P.R. No. 19049 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
Engineer's Certificate And Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The Pleasure Island Marina Paving Project
And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate
Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
And Approval Of Change Order No. 3 Increasing The
Contract Total By $17,125.66 And Final Payment In The
Amount Of $21,369.08. Funding Being Available In
Account 450-1293-549.89-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19049 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-272.
(4) P.R. No. 19062 — A Resolution Authorizing Re-Certification
Of Tender Loving Care Center For Children, D/B/A Legacy
Community Development Corporation As A Community
Housing Development Organization
Proposed Resolution No. 19062 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-273.
(5) P.R. No. 19071 — 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
MK Global Enterprise, DBA Bayou Electric, Of Vidor, Texas,
In An Amount Not To Exceed $32,920.00. Funds Are
Available In Utility Operations Account No. 410-1255-
532.92-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19071 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-274.
(6) P.R. No. 19074 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Interlocal Contract With South East
Texas Regional Planning Commission Relating To The
Planning, Development, Operation And Provision Of 9-1-1
Service And The Use Of 9-1-1 Funds
Proposed Resolution No. 19074 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-275.
(7) P.R. No. 19076 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept The FY 2015 Emergency Management
Performance Grant In The Amount Of $37,557.88
Proposed Resolution No. 19076 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-276.
(8) P.R. No. 19077 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third And
Final Year Renewal Of The Contract With JJCM Enterprises,
Inc. D/B/A Park Avenue Cleaners, Of Port Arthur, Texas,
For Police Uniform Cleaning Services, In A Not-To-Exceed
Amount Of $46,750.00. Funds Are Available In Police
Account No. 001-1101-521.26-00
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Proposed Resolution No. 19077 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-277.
(9) P.R. No. 19078 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third And
Final Year Renewal Of The Contract With American
Personnel & Temps Of Beaumont, Texas, For Providing
School Crossing Guard Services For The Police Department,
In The Amount Of $11.81/Hr, Not To Exceed $66,727.30,
To Be Charged To Police Account No. 001-1101-521.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19078 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-278.
(10) P.R. No. 19079 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding
With The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
For City Of Port Arthur Utilization Of Communications
Equipment Purchased By South East Texas Regional
Planning Commission With Texas Homeland Security State
Administrative Agency Grant Funds
Proposed Resolution No. 19079 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-279.
(11) P.R. No.19080 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
And The City's Health Director To Execute A Memorandum
Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Medical Center Of Southeast Texas To Support Mass
Preventative Measures That Preserves Health And Prevents
The Spread Of Disease During A Public Health Emergency
Proposed Resolution No. 19080 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-280.
(12) P.R. No. 19081 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager And The City's Health Director To Execute A
Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port
Arthur And TOTAL Petrochemical, Port Arthur, To Support
Mass Preventative Measures That Preserves Health And
Prevents The Spread Of Disease During A Public Health
Emergency
Proposed Resolution No. 19081 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-281.
(13) P.R. No. 19082 - A Resolution Approving An Affiliation
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Health
Department And Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, For
The Use Of Community-Based Clinical Facilities For The
Education Of Nursing Students
Proposed Resolution No. 19082 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-282.
(14) P.R. No. 19083 - A Resolution Approving The FY 2015-2016
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, Immunization
Branch-Locals In The Amount Of $162,630.00
Proposed Resolution No. 19083 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-283.
(15) P.R. No. 19084 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Third And Final Year Of The
Contract With J-3 Metals Of Vidor, Texas, For The Hauling
And Recycling Of Scrap Metal And White Goods From The
City Of Port Arthur, And To Provide Proper Disposal Thereof
Proposed Resolution No. 19084 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-284.
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(16) P.R. No. 19085 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 02 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur, GLO, And BDS
Constructors, LLC Dba MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas, For
The 9th Street Paving Improvements Project — Williams Ave
To Duff Drive South Of 9th Street, Increasing The Contract
Amount By $92,133.30 To A New Contract Amount Of
$771,678.30 And Increasing The Term By Sixty Six (66)
Days To A New Total Of Three Hundred Fifteen (315) Days.
GLO Round 2.1 Program, Project No. I2119, Account No.
144-1201-532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19085 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-285.
(17) P.R. No. 19086 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept The Real Property Donation From Lillie
Mae Polidore Located At 847 Herget Avenue
Proposed Resolution No. 19086 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-286.
(18) P.R. No. 19088 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 10 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, L.L.C., Of
Beaumont, Texas, For The Highway 87 Water System
Improvements From Keith Lake To Sabine Pass Standpipe,
For The Removal Of Items Not Used, Decreasing The Total
Contract Amount By $42,094.00, To A New Contract
Amount Of $3,566,308.89
Proposed Resolution No. 19088 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-287.
(19) P.R. No. 19092 — A Resolution Authorizing Approval Of
Guidelines For The Implementation Of A Lease Purchase
Program Consistent With The Home Program, And
Authorizing Tender Loving Care Center For Children, D/B/A
Legacy Community Development Corporation To
Implement A Lease Purchase Program
Proposed Resolution No. 19092 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-288.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19066 — A Resolution Authorizing A License For
The Construction Of A Recreational Vehicle Park On 12.665
Acres Of Land On Lots 6 And 7, Camellia Plaza, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas, Located Behind The Three Rivers
Inn At The Eastern Corner Of Texas 73 And West Port
Arthur Road
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19066 be adopted.
Developmental Services Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned license.
Assistant City Attorney Sam Shobassy appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned license.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19066:
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Mayor Pro Tem Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19066 failed.
(2) P.R. No. 19087 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Councilmember Freeman)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Swati that Proposed
Resolution No. 19087 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19087:
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19087 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-289.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-289 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-289
A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing
A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Councilmember
Freeman)
B. Ordinances
(2) P.O. No. 6477 — An Ordinance Authorizing Special Warranty
Deeds For Conveyance Of Property To Tender Loving Care
Center For Children, D/B/A Legacy Community
Development Corporation
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6477 be adopted.
Housing Director Beverly Freeman appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned special warranty deed.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6477:
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
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Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6477 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-34.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-34 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-34
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEEDS FOR CONVEYANCE OF
PROPERTY TO TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER
FOR CHILDREN, D/B/A LEGACY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
IX. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss
Incentives/Tax Abatements For Commercial And/Or
Industrial Business Prospects For The Downtown/Port Of
Port Arthur Area
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
of The Land located at 3451 57th Street
The City Council recessed their meeting at 9:50 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 10:15 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers
Scott, Hamilton, Mosely, Lewis and Swati; City Manager McDougal; City Secretary
Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(1) P. O. No. 6465 - An Ordinance Designating A Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone For The Downtown/Port Of
Port Arthur Area
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6465 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6465:
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6465 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-35.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-35 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-35
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AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A TAX
ABATEMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE FOR THE
DOWNTOWN/PORT OF PORT ARTHUR AREA
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Swati, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 10:18 a.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 August 4, 2015.
APPROVED •
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