HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 08/18/2015 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — August 18, 2015
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Freeman 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
18, 2015 at 5:39 p.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., Tiffany Hamilton, Morris Albright, III., Stephen A.
Mosely, Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr., Osman Swati and Derrick Freeman; City Manager Brian
McDougal, Assistant City Secretary Kelly Moore, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and
Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(2) P. R. No. 19111 — A Resolution Providing For The
Submission Of Propositions As To Whether Or Not The City
Charter Shall Be Amended (Requested By Councilmember
Lewis)
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank under Approval of Agenda that Proposed Resolution No. 19111 be removed.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 5:44 p.m. and reconvened their meeting at
5:55 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tern Frank;
Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton, Albright, Mosely, Lewis, Swati and Freeman; City
Manager Fitzgibbons; Assistant City Secretary Moore; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant
At Arms Chief Blanton.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to approve the agenda with the
exclusion of Proposed Resolution No. 19111:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19111 was removed and the remaining agenda was approved.
III. Proclamations
Proclamations — None
Minutes
May 20, 2015 Special Meeting
Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank
and carried unanimously, the above-mentioned minutes were adopted.
IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) John R. (Rocky) Barnett, Jr. Regarding City Street
Maintenance
Mr. John R (Rocky) Barnett, Jr., 3448 Birchwood Triangle, appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned street maintenance
(2) James Fedrick, Sr. Regarding 18th Street In Need Of Repair
Mr. James Fedrick, Sr., 819 East 18th Street, appeared before the City Council to
discuss the above-mentioned street repairs.
B. Presentations - None
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
V. PUBLIC HEARING — 6:00 P.M. — None
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolution No. 19107:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
A. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P. R. No. 18942 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
Engineer's Certificates Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificates Of
Guarantee For The Completion Of Public Improvements
(Water System) To Serve The Gatherings Shopping Center
Project, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The
Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 18942 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-290.
(2) P. R. No. 19033 — A Resolution Approving An Operation
Downtown Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Ken Yowman, 4029 7th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, For The
Renovation Of Property Located At 735 Procter Street
Proposed Resolution No. 19033 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-291.
(3) P. R. No. 19090 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The City
Organizational Departments, In The Amount Of
$885,127.00, This Being $110,806.00 For Environmental
Health, $91,162.00 For The Health Department,
$250,000.00 For Housing Rehabilitation, $100,000.00 For
Housing Administration, And $333,159.00 For Streets
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Program Of Port Arthur, For The Benefit Of The Low And
Moderate Income Residents Of The City
Proposed Resolution No. 19090 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-292.
(4) P. R. No. 19091 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And AlIco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Port Acres
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, In The Not-To-
Exceed Amount Of $2,686,183.75. Account No. 429-1258-
532.59-00, Project No. CPA-496
Proposed Resolution No. 19091 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-293.
(5) P. R. No. 19093 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Civil Service
Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 19093 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-294.
(6) P. R. No. 19095 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To
Computer Information Systems, Inc., Of Skokie, Illinois For
The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance On The
Police And Fire Department's CAD, RMS, And MCS/AVL
Server, In The Amount Of $28,315.14. Funding Available In
Account No. 001-1101-521.72-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19095 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-295.
(7) P. R. No. 19096 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For 0.1791 Acre
Of Land Consisting Of The W 65' Of S 120' Of S 240' Of Lot
2, Block TR8, Procter Extension [A.K.A. 4115 3rd Street],
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For The Use Of A
Garage Apartment As A Second Dwelling In A Single Family
Zoned District Z15-05 [Sup# 225]
Proposed Resolution No. 19096 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-296.
(8) P. R. No. 19098 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Laura Kay Emmert, A
Medical Laboratory Technologist, To Provide Contract
Services For The City's Laboratory. Account Number 001-
1301-541.14-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19098 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-297.
(9) P. R. No. 19099 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services
Between The City Of Port Arthur And James Cousar, A
Medical Laboratory Technologist, To Provide Contract
Services For The City's Laboratory. Account Number 001-
1301-541.14-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19099 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-298.
(10) P. R. No. 19100 — A Resolution Authorizing A Renewal To
The Agreement For Independent Professional Services
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Lloyd R. Haggard For
Consultation Services For The City's Laboratory. Account
Numbers 001-1301-541.54-00 And 001-1301-541.13-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19100 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-299.
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(11) P. R. No. 19101 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Rose E.
Quirante, R.D., For The Provision Of Dietary Consultation
Services For The Women, Infants And Children (WIC)
Program
Proposed Resolution No. 19101 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-300.
(12) P. R. No. 19106 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Assist In Funding The City Of Port Arthur's People's Park As
Requested By The City Of Port Arthur At A Cost Not To
Exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) And
Authorizing The Engagement Of A Professional Architect To
Provide A Cost Estimate For Such Improvements
Proposed Resolution No. 19106 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-301.
(14) P. R. No. 19108 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second
Year (First Renewal) Of The Contract With Southeast Texas
Building Service, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, For Janitorial
Services For The Health Department In The Not-To-Exceed
Amount Of $21,480.00 Annually. Funds Available In
Account No. 001-1301-541.32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19108 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-302.
(15) P. R. No. 19109 — A Resolution To Authorize The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA)
For William D. George, MD, To Continue To Act As The City's
Health Authority And Supervising Physician Of The
Employee Health Services Clinic
Proposed Resolution No. 19109 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-303.
(16) P. R. No. 19110 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Kirk Matthew Vital, R.
Ph, To Act As The City's Pharmacist-In-Charge For The
Health Department. Account No. 001-1301-541.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19110 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-304.
(17) P. R. No. 19114 — A Resolution As It Pertains To
Authorizing The City Manager Of The City Of Port Arthur
To Execute A Tax Abatement Agreement With Ryze
Renewables Port Arthur, LLC
Proposed Resolution No. 19114 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-305.
(18) P. R. No. 19115 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Final Contract Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Southeast Service Company Of Port
Arthur, Texas, For Maintenance Services For The Heating,
Ventilation And Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) In City
Buildings. Funding Available In Various Departmental
Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 19115 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-306.
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VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent — Resolution
(13) P. R. No. 19107 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second And
Final Renewal Of The Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Jireh World Church/Outreach Ministries, Inc., To Provide
Life Skills And Financial Planning Training To Port Arthur
Residents In An Amount Not To Exceed $125,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 19107 be adopted.
Councilmember Freeman left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19107:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
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. 19107 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-307.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-307 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-307
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND
AND FINAL RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND JIREH WORLD
CHURCH/OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC., TO
PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL
PLANNING TRAINING TO PORT ARTHUR
RESIDENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$125,000.00
A. Resolutions
(1) P. R. No. 19061 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Non-
Profit Service Organizations For Public Service Activities, In
The Amount Of $61,160.00, This Being $4,400.00 For Gift
Of Life, $8,800.00 For Nutrition & Services For Seniors,
$2,640.00 For Law Academy, $3,520.00 For PANAC,
$3,520.00 For Port Arthur Flyers Track Club, $8,800.00 For
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission,
$1,760.00 For YMCA, $1,320.00 For Port Arthur American
Little League, $8,800.00 For Catholic Charities, $2,640.00
For Program Of Health Excellence, $2,640.00 For IEA —
Inspire, Encourage, Achieve, $1,760.00 For Community
Retirement Home, Inc., $2,640.00 For Jefferson County
Adult Day Center, $1,760.00 For Heritage Life Center,
$1,760.00 For Texas Recyclers Association, Inc., $1,760.00
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For Legacy Community Development, And $2,640.00 For
Triangle Aids Network Of Port Arthur, For The Benefit Of
The Low And Moderate Income Residents Of The City
Mayor Pro Tern Frank introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Mayor Prince filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and did not
participate in any discussion or action regarding the above-mentioned item.
The motion was made by Councilmember Swati and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 19061 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19061:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19061 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-308.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-308 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-308
A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And
The Non-Profit Service Organizations For Public
Service Activities, In The Amount Of
$61,160.00, This Being $4,400.00 For Gift Of
Life, $8,800.00 For Nutrition & Services For
Seniors, $2,640.00 For Law Academy,
$3,520.00 For PANAC, $3,520.00 For Port
Arthur Flyers Track Club, $8,800.00 For South
East Texas Regional Planning Commission,
$1,760.00 For YMCA, $1,320.00 For Port Arthur
American Little League, $8,800.00 For Catholic
Charities, $2,640.00 For Program Of Health
Excellence, $2,640.00 For IEA — Inspire,
Encourage, Achieve, $1,760.00 For Community
Retirement Home, Inc., $2,640.00 For
Jefferson County Adult Day Center, $1,760.00
For Heritage Life Center, $1,760.00 For Texas
Recyclers Association, Inc., $1,760.00 For
Legacy Community Development, And
$2,640.00 For Triangle Aids Network Of Port
Arthur, For The Benefit Of The Low And
Moderate Income Residents Of The City
(3) P. R. No. 19113 — A Resolution Authorizing The
Establishment Of A City Charter Change Committee
(Requested By Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember Swati
that Proposed Resolution No. 19113 be adopted.
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The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19113:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "No"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19113 failed.
B. Ordinances
(2) P.O. No. 6480 — An Ordinance Pertaining To The Conduct Of
The November 3, 2015 Special Election For The Purpose Of
Electing A Councilmember For Position 7 In The City Of
Port Arthur And Approving A Joint Election Agreement
P.O. No. 6480 - Una Ordenanza Perteneciente A La
Conducta Del 3 De Noviembre De 2015 Eleccion Especial
Para el Proposito De Elegir Un Concejal Para Posicion 7 En
La Ciudad De Port Arthur Y Aprobacion De Un Con veno De
Elecciones Conjuntas
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6480 be adopted.
Councilmember Mosely called for a Point of Order whether or not Councilmember
Freeman is allowed to speak from the dais or at the podium.
The following roll call vote was taken on the Point of Order:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6480:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6480 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-37.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-37 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 15-37
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE CONDUCT OF THE
NOVEMBER 3, 2015 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ELECTING A COUNCILMEMBER FOR POSITION 7 IN THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND APPROVING A JOINT
ELECTION AGREEMENT
UNA ORDENANZA PERTENECIENTE A LA CONDUCTA DEL 3
DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2015 ELECCION ESPECIAL PARA EL
PROPOSITO DE ELEGIR UN CONCEAL PARA POSICION 7
EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR Y APROBACION DE UN
CONVENIO DE ELECCIONES CONIUNTAS
(3) P.O. No. 6481 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special
Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To A Low And
Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is
Participating In The Hurricane Ike Housing Reconstruction
Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing &
Community Affairs (TDHCA)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6481 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6481:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6481 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-38.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-38 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-38
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF
PROPERTY TO A LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
RESIDENT OF THE CITY WHO IS
PARTICIPATING IN THE HURRICANE IKE
HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA)
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Frank, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 7:18 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.
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MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD August 18, 2015.
APPROVED .
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