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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 19, 2002REGULAR MEETING - February 19, 2002 I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 5:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pre Tern Felix Barker; Councilmembers Craig Hannah, Tom Henderson, Tom Gillam, III, Rev. Ronnie Linden, Robert A. Bowers, Rose Mitchell Chaisson and Robert Allen; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; Acting City Secretary Jan Stroder and City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow. The invocation was given by Councilmember Henderson, followed by the pledge to the flag. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Presentation Black History Month Tribute To Port Arthur Police Department African-American Law Enforcement Officers--Then And Now' (Requested By Councilmember Linden) Deputy Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council and paid tribute to Port Arthur's past and present African-American Police Officers. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES The Mayor issued a Proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, February 19, 2002 as "African- American Law Enforcement Day". The following African-American Police Officers appeared before the City Council and spoke in appreciation of the recognition: Retired Police Sergeant Cedric Clayton Retired Police Sergeant Corlis Branch Police Officer Gary Cooper Minutes - Regular Meeting Held February 5, 2002 Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Allen, and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned Minutes. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B. Speakers Alfred Dominic Regarding Discrimination Concerns Mr. Alfred Dominic, 145 W. 15th Street, appeared before the City Council and discussed the above-mentioned topic. C. Correspondence None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00PM None IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meeting: (6) Section 55t.074 Government Code - To Discuss The Appointment Of A New City Secretary. The City Council recessed their meeting at 6:04 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topic, and reconvened their meeting at 7:21 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen; City Manager Fitzgibbons; Acting City Secretary Stroder and City Attorney Sokolow. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION A. Resolution {3) P. R. No. 11666 - A Resolution Establishing Effective Dates Appointing An Acting Assistant City Secretary And Confirming Appointment Of The City Secretary For The City Of Port' Arthur. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Allen that Proposed Resolution No. 11666 be adopted appointing Evangeline Green Acting Assistant City Secretary effective March 1, 2002 and confirming her appointment as City Secretary effective June 1, 2002. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 11666: Councilmember Allen "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Barker "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "Yes" Councilmember Chaisson "Yes" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" Proposed Resolutioh No. 11666 was adopted, becoming ReSolution No. 02-42. RESOLUTION NO. 02-42 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATES APPOINTING AN ACTING ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY AND CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. Mrs. Evangeline Green appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation to the Council for her appointment. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution P. R. No. 11637 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute A License-To Use Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church Pertaining To A Portion Of The Dedicated Right-Of-Way Of Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Drive Adjacent To The Church At 3648 Adams Drive. Ordinance P. O. No. 5199 - An Ordinance Adding A New Sub-Section 114-33(c)To The Code Of Ordinance As It Pertains To Emergency Medical Vehicles And An Alternate To The $60,000 Per Year Annual Fee That Is Charged To A Company. The above-mentioned items were held until after Executive Session. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Hend, erson, and .carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolution No. 11648, 11661, 11664, 11669, 11670, 11672, 11675. Consideration And Approval Of Rejecting All Bids Received For The Purchase Of A Tractor With Cutter And Sprayer #2 And Tractor With Cutter For The Parks And Recreation Department. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of One Tractor (With Cutter And Sprayer) In The Amount Of $17,010 And Two Tractors With Cutters In The Total Amount Of $31,230 ($15,615 Each) To BrOokside Equipment Sales, Inc. Of Houston, Texas For The Parks And Recreation Department. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Two %-Ton Extended Cab Pickup Trucks To Philpott Motor Company Of Nederland, Texas In The Total Amount Of $43,734; $21,717 For One Truck With An Extended Warranty And $22,017 For One Truck With An Extended Warranty And Trailer Towing Package For The Public Works Department. D. Approval Of Expense Accounts: Mayor Oscar Ortiz: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, January, 2002 $ 124.82 Mayor Pro Tem Felix Barker: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, January, 2002 $ 100.00 Councilmember Robert E. Allen: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, December, 2001 & January, 2002 $ 107.66 Councilmember Tom Gillam, III. Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, November, 2001 -January, 2002 $ 167.88 City Attorney Mark Sokolow Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, January 23-24, 2002 $ 10.22 Municipal Court Judge Kermit Morrison: Attend TMCEC Seminar For Municipal Judges, Houston, Texas, February 3, 2002 $ 143.50 Resolutions - Consent (1) P. R. No. 11640 - A Resolution Approving The Form And Content Of The Preliminary Official Statement For The Sale Of $17,000,000 City Of Port Arthur Texas, Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2002B And Authorizing First Southwest Company To Proceed With The Printing And Distribution Of Same In Preparation For Competitive Sale March 6, 2002. Proposed Resolution No. 11640 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-43. (3) P. R. No. 11659 - A Resolution Awarding An Agreement For The Collection Of Fines For Municipal Court. Proposed Resolution No. 11659 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-44. (7) P. R. No. 11668 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Traffic Signal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And BASF FINA Petrochemicals, Limited Partnership, For The Installation, Operation, Maintenance And Removal Of A Traffic Signal On F.M. Highway 366 AT BASF FINA's New NROC Facility, And At No Cost To The City. Proposed Resolution No. 11668 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-45. (10) P. R. No. 11671 -A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of All Bids For The Construction Of The Downtown Pavilion Stage Due To All Bids Exceeding The Budget In CIP 003, And That Arceneaux & Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc. Be Instructed To So Inform All Bidders. Proposed Resolution No. 11671 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-46. (12) P.R. No. 11673 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts. Proposed Resolution No. 11673 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-47. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION VI. CONSENTAGENDA Resolutions-Consent (2) P. R. No. 11648 - A Resolution Making Available Library Card Catalog Cabinets To Region V Education Center. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11648 be adopted. Librarian Ray Cline appeared before the City Council and explained the need for the removal of the library card catalog cabinets from the library. Proposed Resolution No. 11648 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-48. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmember Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-48 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-48 A RESOLUTION MAKING AVAILABLE LIBRARY CARD CATALOG CABINETS TO REGION IV EDUCATION CENTER (4) P. R. No. 11661 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With National Reimbursement Services, Inc., To Provide A Billing Service For Fire Department Emergency Response Costs. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The 'motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11661 be adopted. The City Manager outlined the procedure for billing service for the Fire Department emergency response costs. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Gillam that Proposed Resolution No. 11661 be tabled. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 11661: Councilmember Allen "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Barker "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "No" Councilmember Chaisson "Yes" Councilmember Gillam "Yes" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "No" The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 11661 carried. (5) P. R. No. 11664 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Regarding The Financing Of The Business Park. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and Seconded.by Councilmember Allen that Proposed Resolution No. 11664 be adopted. The City Manager stated that if Council approved Proposed Resolution No. 11669 without approving Proposed Resolution No. 11664, there would not be a binding agreement from the EDC using the sales tax to pay the debt on the $5,000,000. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 11664: Councilmember Allen "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Barker "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "Yes" Councilmember Chaisson "No" Councilmember Gillam "No" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 11664 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-49. The caption of Resolution No. 02-49 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-49 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING THE FINANCING OF THE BUSINESS PARK (6) P. R. No. 11667 - A Resolution Approving Permit #160 For Drilling Of An Oil And Gas Well By Samedan Oil Corporation. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Allen that Proposed Resolution No. 11667 be adopted. The City Attorney requested that Proposed Resolution No. 11667 be tabled. Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11667 was tabled. (8) P.R. No. 11669 - A Resolution Approving The Form And Content Of The Preliminary Official Statement For The Sale Of $$,000,000 City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2002C And Authorizing First Southwest Company To Proceed With The Printing And Distribution Of Same In Preparation For Competitive Sale March 5, 2002. The Mayor introducbd the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Allen that Proposed Resolution No. 11669 be adopted. Finance Director Becky Underhill appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the purpose for the approval of the preliminary official statement. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 11669: Councilmember Allen "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Barker "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "Yes" Councilmember Chaisson "No" Councilmember Gillam "No" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "No" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 11669 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-50. The caption of Resolution No. 02-50 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-50 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORM AND CONTENT OF THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR THE SALE OF $50,000,000 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2002C AND AUTHORIZING FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY TO PROCEED WITH THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF SAME IN PREPARATION FOR COMPETITIVE SALE MARCH 5, 2002. (9) P. R. No. 11670 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute Releases Of Liens (Paving, Labor & Demolition) On Certain Lots Owned By GABT Management, L.C., In Montrose Addition In The City Of Port Arthur And To Accept, In Return For The Releases Of Liens, Deeds To Lots 8 & 9, Block 8, Montrose Addition To The City Of Port Arthur. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11670 be adopted. Planning and Grants Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council and spoke in regards to Proposed Resolution No. 11670. Proposed Resolution No. 11670 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-51. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson, and Allen. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-51 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-51 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF LIENS (PAVING, LABOR & DEMOLITION) ON CERTAIN LOTS OWNED BY GABT MANAGEMENT, L.C., IN MONTROSE ADDITION IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND TO ACCEPT, IN RETURN FOR THE RELEASES OF LIENS, DEEDS TO LOTS 8 & 9, BLOCK 8, MONTROSE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. (11) P. R. No. 11672 - A Resolution Approving The Acceptance And Execution Of One Subcontractor To Perform Tobacco Prevention And Control Activities For A Total Amount Of $5,000. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11672 be adopted. Health Director Ernestine Wade appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of Proposed Resolution No. 11672. 7 Proposed Resolution No. 11672 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-52. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-52 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-52 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THEACCEPTANCEAND EXECUTION OF ONE SUBCONTRACTOR TO PERFORM TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACTIVlTIES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF$5,000. (13) P. R. No. 11675 - A Resolution Authorizing The City To Sponsor The May 18, 2002 Joe Washington Jr. Football Camp As A Part Of The City's Recreational Park Program, At A Cost Not To Exceed $5,000, Account No. 001-1003-512.59-00; M97903. (Requested By Councilmember Linden) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Allen that Proposed Resolution No. 11675 be adopted. The City Manager stated that the Joe Washington, Jr. football camp is a recreational opportunity and will be a part of the City's recreational park program. Proposed Resolution No. 11675 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-53. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen. voting No: Councilmember Henderson. The caption of Resolution No. 02-53 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-53 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY. TO SPONSOR THE MAY 18, 2002 JOE WASHINGTON JR. FOOTBALL CAMP AS A PART OF THE CITY'S RECREATIONAL PARK PROGRAM, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, ACCOUNT NO. 001-1003-512.59-00; M97903. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LINDEN) A. Resolution {1) P. R. No. 11220 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And The City Attorney To Purchase Property Located At Lot 10 Block 2 Schmyser 3 In The City Of Port Arthur And To Execute The Closing Documents. The above-mentioned Resolution was held until after Executive Session. (2) P. R. No. 11665 - A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Pursuant To Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of I.A.F.F. Local 397 Of The City Of Port Arthur Fire Department. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen ar.d seconded by Counciimember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11665 be adopted. The City Manager stated that Harvey Robinson, Director of Human Resources, would act as Chief Negotiator. Proposed Resolution No. 11665 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-54 Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Counciimembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02- 54 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-54 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A NEGOTIATING TEAM PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 174 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE ANNOTATED TO~ CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH THE BARGAINING AGENT OF I.A.F.F. LOCAL 397 OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT. (4) P.R. No. 11676 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Cornerstone Recommendations As To The Organization Structure Of The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation. (Requested By Mayor Ortiz) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by Councilmember Bowers and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11675 was tabled. 6) P. R, No. 11678 - A Resolution Appointing/Reappointing A Member To The Port Arthur Civic And Activity Commission And Prescribing Their Terms Of Office. The Mayor introduce, d the above-mentioned Resoluticn. Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Chaisson and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11678 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-55. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker, Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-55 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-55 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PORT ARTHUR CIVIC AND ACTIVITY COMMISSION AND PRESCRIBING THEIR TERMS OF OFFICE. Mr. Ellis Martinez was reappointed to the Port Arthur Civic and Activity Commission with term expiring 3/1/07. (7) P. R. No. 11679 - A Resolution Ratifying And Confirming Appointments To The Board Of Director= Of The Port Arthur Housing Finance Corporation. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11679 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-56. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-56 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-56 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PORT ARTHUR HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. John Comeaux, Floyd Marceaux and Charles (Pete) Herlin were reappointed to the Housing Finance Corporation with terms expiring 11/1/04. B. Ordinances P. O. No. 5243 - An Ordinance Amending A Construction And Maintenance Agreement With The Texas Department Of Transportation For The Widening Of Ninth Avenue From State Highway 73 To Lake Arthur Drive Which Would Authorize An Increase Of $43,380.78 For Additional Drainage Work For A Total City Share Of $981,414.97. Funds Are Available In Account No. 301-1601-591.86-00, CIP 801 Or Other Accounts In Which Balances Remain. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Councilmember Barker that Proposed Ordinance No. 5243 be adopted. Public Works Director Leslie McMahen appeared before the City Council and described the proposed location and explained the need for the additional drainage work. Proposed Ordinance No. 5243 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 02-06. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 02-06 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-06[ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WIDENING OF NINTH AVENUE FROM STATE HIGHWAY 73 TO LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE l0 WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE OF $43,380.78 FOR ADDITIONAL DRAINAGE WORK FOR A TOTAL CITY SHARE OF $981,414.97. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 301- 1601-591.86-00, CIP 801 OR OTHER ACCOUNTS IN WHICH BALANCES REMAIN. C. *Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On 2002 CDBG Requests Planning and Grants Director Dale Watson presented the above-mentioned report. (2) Report On The City's Clean-Up Project Community Services Director Lawrence Baker presented the above-mentioned report. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meetin.q: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Ambulances (Requested By Councilmember Linden) (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Hatch (3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To i3iscuss Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Jay Rice (4) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land Of The City's Right Of Way Adjacent To Lucian Drive ($) Section 561.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land On The West Side The City Council recessed their meeting at 8:48 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 9:40 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Cha;sson and Allen; City Manager Fitzgibbons; Acting City Secretary Stroder and City Attorney Sokolow. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution P.R. No. 11637 -A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute A License-To-Use Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Our Lady Of Guadal=pe Catholic Church Pertaining To A Portion Of The Dedicated Right-Of-Way Of Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Drive Adjacent To The Church At 3648 Adams Drive. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Allen, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11637 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. Resolution No. 02-57. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Giilam, Linden, Bowers, Chaisson and Allen. 1] Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-57 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-57 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO EXECUTE A LICENSE-TO- USE AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF THE DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STAFF SGT. LUCIAN ADAMS DRIVE ADJACENT TO THE CHURCH AT 3648 ADAMS DRIVE. Ordinance P.O. No. 5199 - An Ordinance Adding A New Sub-Section 114-33(c) To The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Emergency Medical Vehicles And An Alternate To The $50,000 Per Year Annual Fee That Is Charged To A Company. . The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Barker that Proposed Ordinance No. 5199 be adopted. Councilmember Linden, for the record, made reference to the following correspondence: 1) A letter dated January 31, 2002 from the City Attorney to Mr. Ralph Crall, Goldstar EMS, and Mr. George Knupple, Metrocare EMS, wherein he requested that they provide an asset and liability statement of their net worth per Councilmember Linden's request. 2) Response dated February 4th from Mr. George Knupple, Metrocare EMS, wherein they declined to honor Councilmember Linden's request. 3) Response dated May 23, 2000 from Goldstar wherein in response to Councilmember Linden's request that they declined to provide the requested materials. Councilmember Linden also made reference to portions of a transcript taken from the November 27, 2001 City Council meeting regarding the discussion of ambulance service; in particular, comments by Ralph Crall and Jason Boever of Goldstar. Discussion was held regarding ambulance service in the city of Port Arthur. The motion was made by Councilmember Gillam and seconded by Councilmember Linden that Proposed Ordinance No. 5199 be amended to reduce the quarterly payment of ambulance companies from $12,500 to $6,250 effective May 15, 2002. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No. 5199: Councilmember Allen "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Barker "No" Councilmember Bowers "No" Councilmember Chaisson "Yes" Councilmember Gillam "Yes" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "No" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" The motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No. 5199 carried. The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 5199 as amended carried over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Bowers, and became Ordinance No. 02-07. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Chaisson and Allen. Voting No: Councilmember Bowers. The caption of Ordinance No. 02-07 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-07 AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SUB-SECTION 1~14-33 (C) TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL VEHICLES AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE $50,000 PER YEAR ANNUAL FEE THAT IS CHARGED TO A COMPANY. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION A. Resolution (1) P.R. No. 11220 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And The City Attorney To Purchase Property Located At Lot 10, Block 2 Schmyser 3 In The City Of Port Arthur And To Execute The Closing Documents. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers. seconded by Councilmember Gillam and carried over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Chaisson, Proposed Resolution No. 11220 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-58. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, and Allen. Voting No: Councilmember Chaisson. The caption of Resolution No. 02-58 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-58 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 10 BLOCK 2 SCHMYSER 3 IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND TO EXECUTE THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS. (5) P. R. No. 11677 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And The City Attorney To Purchase Property Located At Lots 13 And 14 Of Block 1, Schmyser 3, As Well As Lots 1 Through 10 And Portions Of Lots 11 And 12 Of R-:22. 13 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Gillam that Proposed Resolution No. 11677 be adopted. The City Attorney stated that Exhibit A to the Resolution reads as follows: Commission to be paid by the City to Mr. Jeff Hayes: (with a minimum of $150 and a maximum fee of $1,000 per tract) 6% per tract Taxes will be pro-rated, Title Policy premium will be paid by the City and labor liens, if any, will be waived. Total purchase price is $32,000 Lot 13, Block 1, Smy 3 Lot 14, Block 1, Smy 3 Lots 1-10, R-22 Partial Lot 11, R-22 Partial Lot 12, R-22 $4,000 $4,000 $2,000 pertra~ $2,000 $2,000 Proposed Resolution No. 11677 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-59. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker, Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Allen. Voting No: Councilmember Chaisson. The caption of Resolution No. 02-59 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOTS 13 AND 14 OF BLOCK 1, SCHMYSER 3, AS WELL AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 10 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 11 AND 12 OF R-22. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Councilmember Bo. wers: City Manager to analyze information provided by Councilmember Linden regarding ambulance service. Xl. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Counciimember Hannah, and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 10:30 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 ACTING CITY SECRETARY 14 END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD February 19, 2002. APPROVED: