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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 5, 2002REGULAR MEETING - March 5, 2002 I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Felix Barker; Councilmembers Tom Henderson, Rev. Ronnie Linden, Robert A. Bowers, and Robert Allen; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; Acting City Secretary Jan Stroder and First Assistant City Attorney Judith Rawls. The invocation was given by Mayor Ortiz, followed by the pledge to the flag. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES The Mayor presented the following Proclamations: (1) Mamh 3-9, 2002: "Severe Weather Awareness Week" (2) March 3-9, 2002: "Peace Week 2002" (3) March 4-8, 2002: "Peace Week 2002" (Thomas Edison Middle School) (4) March 15-17, 2002: "Port Arthur Seahawk Baseball Club Weekend" Councilmember Craig Hannah arrived at the meeting at 8:40 a.m. and Councilmember Tom Giliam, III, arrived at 8:42 a.m. Minutes - Regular Meeting Held February 19, 2002 The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that the above-mentioned Minutes be approved. Councilmember Gillam corrected the omission of his name from the roll call vote for P. R. No. 11666 (Resolution No. 02-42) regarding dates appointing an Acting Assistant City Secretary and confirming appointment of the City Secretary for the City of Port Arthur. The motion to adopt the Minutes of the above-mentioned meeting as corrected carried. VI. CONSENTAGENDA Resolutions - Consent (3) P. R. No. 11681 - A Resolution Recognizing The Public Service Personnel Winners Of The Clarence E. Ridley Award For 2001. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Allen and carried, Proposed Resolution 11681 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-60. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None The caption of Resolution No. 02-60 reads as follows: III. RESOLUTION NO. 02-60 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE PERSONNEL WINNERS OF THE CLARENCE E. RIDLEY AWARD FOR 2001. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Presentation Of 2001 Clarence E. Ridley Awards (P. R. No. 11681) The following department heads appeared before the City recognized the recipients of the award within their departments: Public Works Director Leslie McMahen Council and Human Resources Asst. Director/Parks & Recreation Interim Director Dr. Albert Thigpen Director of Water Utilities Dan Shepherd VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Resolutions - Non-Consent (2) P.R. No. 11692 - A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of The Fire Chief Of The City Of Port Arthur. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Bowers and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11692 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-61. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None The caption of Resolution No. 02-61 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-61 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. Fire Chief Steve Curran appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation to the City Manager and Council for his appointment. The following persons appeared before the City Council and commended Chief Curran: III. Port Neches Fire Chief Ken Doise Nederland Fire Chief Mike Lovelady Groves Fire Chief Dale Jackson Beaumont Fire Chief Micky Bertrand 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 subject. 2 IV. VII. C. Correspondence None PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00AM None ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION C. *Reports and Recommendations 1) Report By Goldstar Ambulance Service Linden) And Metro Care On Provision Of Fees (Requested By Councilmember The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by Councilmember Bowers and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11661 was tabled. (2) 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 Mayor Pro Tern Barker that Proposed Resolution No. 11667 be adopted. Director of Planning & Grants Management Dale Watson appeared before the City Council and presented an overview of the Proposed Resolution. Mr. James Fenner, representing Samedan Oil Corporation, appeared before the City Council and discussed the access road to the well at Highway 73. Proposed Resolution No. 11667 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-62. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None The caption of Resolution No. 02-62 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-62 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PERMIT # 160 FOR DRILLING OF AN OIL AND GAS WELL BY SAMEDAN OIL CORPORATION. Ralph Crall, Goldstar EMS (4439 Gulfway Drive), appeared before the City Council and discussed changes and modifications in new rules affecting ambulance services, procedures and costs. Mr. Crall also requested a reduction in the permit fee and liability insurance. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) 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. (3) 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. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11676 be adopted. Mayor Ortiz presented an overview of the meeting of the Economic Development Corporation Committee composed of the Mayor, Councilmembers Linden and Bowers, and EDC Board members Malcolm Clark and Paula Richardson. Pamela Webb, 5549 Roosevelt Avenue, appeared before the City Council and questioned what effect the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation reorganization would have on the Brownfields Pilot Committee. Discussion was held regarding Proposed Resolution No. 11676. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Gillam to table Proposed Resolution No. 11676. The following roll call vote 11676: Councilmember Allen "No" Councilmember Bowers "No" Councilmember Gillam "Yes" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "No" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Barker "No" Mayor Ortiz "No" was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No. The motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 11676 failed to carry. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. Councilmember Allen "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "Yes" Councilmember Gillam "No" Councilmember Hannah "No" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "No" Mayor Pro Tem Barker "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" 11676: Proposed Resolution No. 11676 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-63. Councilmember Linden stated, "Mayor, may the record also reflect that it was down racial lines." The caption of Resolution No. 02-63 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-63 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE CORNERSTONE RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO THE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (REQUESTED BY MAYOR ORTIZ) City Attorney Mark Sokolow arrived at the meeting. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT B. Ordinances (s) P. O. No. 5247 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2001 And Ending September 30, 2002. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Ordinance No. 5247 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 5247: Councilmember Allen "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "Yes" Councilmember Gillam "No" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Barker "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" Proposed Ordinance No. 5247 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 02-08. The caption of Ordinance No. 02-08 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-08 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. A. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 11691 -A Resolution Authorizing A $300,000 Loan To The Pleasure Island Commission To Fund The Golf Course Clubhouse. Account Number 301-1601-591.89-00, CIP 206 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Linden and seconded by Councilmember Allen that Proposed Resolution No. 11691 be adopted. Lance Bradley, Pleasure Island Commission Chairman, appeared before the Council and asked for a delay in the starting date for repayment of the loan until monthly operational payments begin to come in from the managers for the right to use the course. The City Manager discussed the estimated 20,000 rounds per year, based on 18 holes, and explained the repayment of the loan at $2,500 per month plus a $2.00 surcharge collected on every round of golf. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Councilmember Linden that Proposed Resolution No. 11691, Section 2, be amended by changing the due date for the first installment of $2,500 per month to March 1, 2003, when the Pleasure Island Commission receives rent from the golf course operations, or whichever is earlier. The motion to amend Proposed Resolution No. 11691 carried over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Gillam. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 11691 as amended: Councilmember Allen "Yes" Councilmember Bowers "Yes" Councilmember Gillam "No" Councilmember Hannah "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Councilmember Linden "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Barker "Yes" Mayor Ortiz "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 11691 was adopted as amended, becoming Resolution No. 02-64. The caption of Resolution No. 02-64 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-64 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A $300,000 LOAN TO THE PLEASURE ISLAND COMMISSION TO FUND THE GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE. ACCOUNT NUMBER 301-1601-591.89-00, ClP 205 B. Ordinances (4) P. O. No. 5246 - An Ordinance Designating And Establishing Election Precincts For The City Of Port Arthur. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Linden that Proposed Ordinance No. 5246 be adopted. Father Michael Tran, Pastor of Queen of Viet Nam Church, 801 9th Avenue, appeared before the City Council and requested an additional early voting location on 9th Avenue for the Vietnamese community. He suggested that early voting be held on Sundays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Proposed Ordinance No. 5246 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 02-09. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 02-09 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-09 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (.t) P. O. No. 5242 - An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of The May 4, 2002 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing Councilmembers From Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 And Positions 7 And 8 In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Providing For A Joint Election With The Port Arthur Independent School District, The Sabine Pass Independent School District And The Sabine Pass Port Authority In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code And Providing For Publication Of The Election Notice. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Linden, seconded by Councilmember Allen and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5242 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 02-10. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 02-10 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-10 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE MAY 4, 2002 GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNClLMEMBERS FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND POSITIONS 7 AND 8 IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE PORT ARTHUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE SABINE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 27t OF THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THE ELECTION NOTICE. (2) P. O. No. 5244 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of $17,000,000 City Of Port Arthur, Texas Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2002B. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Ordinance No. 5244 be adopted. Mr. Joe Morrow, First Southwest Company and Financial Advisor, appeared before the City Council and presented a synopsis of the above-mentioned Ordinance. Mr. Frank McCreary, Vinson & Elkins, LLP Bond Counsel, appeared before the City Council and commented on the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barker that Proposed Ordinance No. 5244 be amended to include UBS PaineWebber as the successful bidder with an interest rate of 4.824050. Proposed Ordinance No. 5244 was adopted as amended, becoming Ordinance No. 02-11. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 02-11 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-11 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $17,000,000 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2002B. (3) P. O. No. 5245 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of $5,000,000 City Of Port Arthur, Texas Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2002C. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Councilmember Gillam that Proposed Ordinance No. 5245 be adopted. Mr. Joe Morrow, First Southwest Company and Financial Advisor, appeared before the City Council and explained the bidding process. Upon the motion of Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Gillam and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5245 was adopted with First Union Bank as the successful bidder with an interest rate of 4.831995, becoming Ordinance No. 02-12. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah and Henderson. Voting No: Councilmember Linden The caption of Ordinance No. 02-12 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-12 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2002B. The Council recessed their meeting at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers, Allen; City Manager Fitzgibbons; Acting City Secretary Stroder and City Attorney Sokolow. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Item G., Proposed Resolutions No. 11649 and 11685: A= Consideration And Approval To Renew The Bid Award For Long Distance Telephone Service For The City Of Port Arthur Operations To Ionex Telecommunications, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For One Year (Renewable For Four Additional One-Year Terms) At A Rate Of $0.055 Per Minute. Consideration And Approval To Award The Second Year Of The Existing Contract Awarded For Liquid Sodium Bisulfite To Mid-Co Water Treatment Inc., Of Bay City, Texas At A Unit Price Of $0.81/Gal (In 1,500 Gallon Bulk Loads) And $0.71/Gal (In 3,000 Gallon Bulk Loads) For The Utility Operations Department (Wastewater Treatment Division). Gm Nm Consideration And Approval For The Purchase Of One Copier From Better Business Machines, Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $7,247 For The City Manager's Office. Consideration And Approval To Reject All Bids Received For Small Tools And Loose Equipment For The New 1500 GPM Pumper For The Fire Department. Consideration And Approval To Reject All Bids Received For A Battalion Chief Training Officer Vehicle For The Fire Department. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Eight Treadmills To Fitness Direct Of San Diego, California In The Amount Of $6,660 For The Fire Department's Cardiovascular Improvement Program. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Three New Air Conditioning Units And Two Gas Heaters With One Blower Unit To Bell Air Service Of Orange, Texas In The Amount Of $11,456 For The Central Fire Station (4th Street And Waco Avenue). Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of One 12114 Cubic Yard Dump Truck To Bayou City Ford/Sterling In The Amount Of $78,397.53 For The Public Works Department (Street Division). Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For Leachats Hauling From The City's Landfill To American Waste Services, Ltd. Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Unit Price Of $56.00 Per Hour With A Two Hour Minimum Charge. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of One Motor Grader To ROMCO Equipment Company Of Houston, Texas In The Amount Of $116,302 For The Public Works Department (Street Division). Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Twelve Portable Handheld Radio Systems To Kay Electronics, Inc., In The Amount Of $6,796.80 For The Utility Operations Department (Water Administration Division). Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Aquila Golf, Inc., In The Amount Of $20,760 For Irrigation Controller And Electrical Service At Babe Zaharias Golf Course. Approval Of Expense Accounts: Councilmember Thomas J. Henderson: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business January, 2002 - February, 2002 $160.60 Former City Secretary Carolyn Dixon: Attend Election Law Seminar Austin, Texas January 30, 2002- February 1, 2002 $691.70 Acting City Secretary Jan Stroder: Attend Election Law Seminar Austin, Texas January 30, 2002 - February 1, 2002 $738.70 City Attorney Mark Sokolow: Attend Land Use Seminar Austin, Texas February 6-8, 2002 $906.38 Use Of Personal Auto On City Business And Lunch February 11, 2002 $9.17 Resolutions - Consent (2) P. R. No. 11680 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To The Lowest Responsible Bidder And Authorizing Execution Of The Contract For Janitorial Services For The Port Arthur Police Department And Municipal Court Building To Sandra's Enterprises, Inc., DBA Professional Maid Service In The Amount Of $24,600. Charged To Account Number 001-1101- 521.32-00. Proposed Resolution No. 11680 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-65. (4) P. R. No. 11682 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract For The Purchase Of Ballistic Body Armor (Bulletproof Vests) To Texas Code Blue LLC Of Beaumont, Texas. The Price Per Unit Is $427.58 With A Projected Purchase Of 14 Units Per Year For A Projected Yearly Total Of $5,986.12 Charged To Account Number 001-1101- 521.26-00. Proposed Resolution No. 11682 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-66. (s) P. R. No. 11683 - A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of Amendment No. I To Grant Agreement No. URB-0202 (20) With The Texas Department Of Transportation For Transit Operating Funds. Proposed Resolution No. 11683 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-67. (7) P. R. No. 11686 - A Resolution Approving The Award Of Contracts With Harold Collins, D.B.A. Collins Quality Construction And Thomas Sheppard, D.B.A. Kitchens & Baths Unlimited For Housing Rehabilitation Activities. Proposed Resolution No. 11686 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-68. (8) P. R. No. 11687 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract In The Amount Of $70,000 Between Savannah Housing Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur. Proposed Resolution No. 11687 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-69. (9) P. R. No. 11690 - A Resolution Establishing A Covenant Of Patience And Understanding For The Year 2002. (Requested By Councilmember Bowers) Proposed Resolution No. 11690 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-70. (10) P. R. No. 11693 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Execute Settlement Of The Property Damage Subrogation Claim In The Amount Of $6,233.01 Made Against Monica Taylor And U. S. Agencies Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. Proposed Resolution No. 11690 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-71. ]0 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Two New Air Conditioning Units With Electric Heat And Electrical Service Upgrade To Craig Heating And A/C Company Of Nederland, Texas In The Amount Of $5,498 For The Former B&B Electronics Building (649 Stadium Road). The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Barker that Item G be approved. Director of Public Works Leslie McMahen reported on his recommendations for the above-mentioned Item. The motion to approve Item G carried. Resolutions - Consent (1) P. R. No. 11649 - A Resolution Approving A Plan For Use Of The "Loan Star Libraries" Direct Aid Grant From The Texas State Library To Port Arthur Public Library. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Gillam and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barker that Proposed Resolution No. 11649 be adopted. Library Director Ray Cline appeared before the City Council and recommended approval of the plan for use of the "Loan Star Libraries" Direct Aid Grant for the Texas State Library. Proposed Resolution No. 11649 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-72. Councilmembers Allen, Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-72 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-72 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAN FOR USE OF THE "LOAN STAR LIBRARIES" DIRECT AID GRANT FROM THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY TO PORT ARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY. P. R. No. 11685 -A Resolution Authorizing Revisions To The City's Housing Assistance Programs Guidelines. (6) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Allen that Proposed Resolution No. 11685 be adopted. Director of Planning and Grants Management Dale Watson appeared before the City Council and discussed revisions to the City of Port Arthur's Housing Assistance Program Guidelines. Proposed Resolution No. 11685 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-73. ]! Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None The caption of Resolution No. 02-73 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-73 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS GUIDELINES. B. Ordinances (6) P.O. No. 5248 - An Ordinance Approving And Adopting The Written Legal Descriptions For The Revised Council Member Districts. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Allen and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5248 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 02-13. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 02-13 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-13 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE REVISED COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICTS. *Reports And Recommendations (2) Monthly Financial And Investment Report For January, 2002 Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report. (4) Report On 2002 CDBG Requests Mr. Mark Porterie, Principal of Booker T. Washington Elementary School, appeared before the City Council and spoke in regards to the after-school programs at Franklin, Sam Houston, DeQueen and Booker T. Washington Schools. Director of Planning & Grants Management Dale Watson appeared before the City Council and discussed HUD regulations. (3) Report On Solid Waste Record Keeping And Billing Procedures And Commercial Container Routes Survey Public Works Director Leslie McMahen appeared before the City Council and presented the above-mentioned report. Water Utilities Director Dan Shepherd appeared before the City Council and commented on notices issued for delinquent collections. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meeting: Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land On The West Side The City Council recessed their meeting at 2:36 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topic, and reconvened their meeting at 3:04 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Allen; City Manager Fitzgibbons; Acting City Secretary Stroder and City Attorney Sokolow. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION B. Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 02-10 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE MAY 4, 2002 GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNClLMEMBERS FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND POSITIONS 7 AND 8 IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE PORT ARTHUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE SABINE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 271 OF THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THE ELECTION NOTICE. Mayor Ortiz introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance for reconsideration. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers and carried, Ordinance No. 02-10 was reconsidered with the following amendment to Exhibit A: Changing from weekday voting to temporary voting at St. Joseph's Hall between the hours of 8:00 o'clock a.m. and 1:00 o'clock p.m. on April 21st and April 28th, 2002. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Allen, Bowers, Gillam, Hannah, Henderson and Linden. Voting No: None Ordinance No. 02-10 was approved as amended. X. FUTURE AGENDAITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Councilmember Henderson: (1) (2) Progress report on the development of a youth center, including names of committee members and possible funding sources. Report from Joint City/Port Arthur lSD Committee meeting regarding implementation of a youth center. ]3 Councilmember Bowers: Extend invitation to local Boy Scouts to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the next Council meeting and demonstrate proper ways of displaying the American Flag. Councilmember Allen: (1) Status report and tour of the Health Department Building at the next day meeting. (2) Updated report on tickets issued for running red lights and speeding on Memorial and Gulfway including other infractions. Xl. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 3:15 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 END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD MarchS, 2002. APPROVED: ]4