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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, City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting —August 4, 2015 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 City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting —August 4, 2015 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. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting — August 4, 2015 (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: City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting —August 4, 2015 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" City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting —August 4, 2015 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 City Council Minutes 7 Regular Meeting —August 4, 2015 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 • City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting —August 4, 2015