HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 01/12/2016 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — January 12, 2016
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Moses 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, January
12, 2015 at 5:33 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Kaprina Frank;
Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Tiffany Hamilton, Morris Albright, III., Willie "Bae"
Lewis, Jr., Osman Swati and Charlotte M. Moses; City Manager Brian McDougal, City
Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of
Police Mark Blanton.
Stephen A. Mosely was absent from the Regular Meeting.
VI. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(19) P.R. No. 19267 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Whitley
Penn, LLP, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port
Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $88,700.00
For The Year Ending September 30, 2015. Finance
Department Account #001-1031-515.54-00
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. 19267 be adopted.
Finance Director Jerry Dale appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned Letter of Engagement.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19267:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19267 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-001.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-001 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-001
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF
ENGAGEMENT WITH WHITLEY PENN, LLP, AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $88,700.00 FOR THE
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015. FINANCE
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT #001-1031-515.54-00
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Ellis Allen, Regarding Beautifying The City
Not present.
(2) Alicia Marshall, Regarding Demolition Of Clinic On 61st And
Jade Status
Alicia Marshall, 2913 58th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
(3) Bradford Coleman, Jr. And Brooke Isles Regarding The
Honeybees Dance Team Trip To Alabama
Bradford Coleman and Brooke Isles, 3220 E. 6th Streetl, appeared before the City
Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations - None
C. Employee Recognition
The City Manager introduced the new Parks & Recreation Director Jerry Smith.
Parks & Recreation Director Jerry Smith appeared before the City Council to give a brief
background of his experience.
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM
(1) To Consider A Proposed Abandonment And Receive Public
Comment Regarding A15-04 (LSC-PA) For A 0.4821 Acre Of
Land Consisting Of A Portion Of The New Orleans Avenue
Right-Of-Way Located Between 5th Street And Procter
Street, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
Director of Development Services Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and
gave an overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
Wilfred Miller, 1724 5th Street, appeared before the City Council to address the above-
mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Frank, seconded by Councilmember Albright and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m.
(2) To Consider A Proposed Transit Fare Increase And To Allow
The Public The Opportunity To Learn More About The
Proposed Fare Increases And The New Implementation Of
Passes Being Proposed, And Offer Comments Before The
Fare Increase Is Considered By The City Council
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m.
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Transit Director Ron McElhose appeared before the City Council and gave an overview
of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
Mary Thomas, 2608 13th Street, appeared before the City Council to address the
above-mentioned item.
Alicia Marshall, 2913 58th Street, appeared before the City Council to address the
above-mentioned item.
Bishop Gerald Tervalon, 3740 Procter Street, appeared before the City Council to
address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Frank, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.
(3) To Receive Public Comment Regarding Z15-11 [SUP# 228]
— Specific Use Permit For Val C. Taylor, Et. Al. For The
Operation Of A Commercial Development In A Planned
Development District — 14 (PD-14) For 0.9486 Acre Of Land
Consisting Of Lot 18-30, Block 25, Griffing Rosemount
Addition [Located On The Northeast Corner Of 39th Street
And 9th Avenue), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that the above-mentioned Public Hearing be removed.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove the above-mentioned
Public Hearing:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The above-mentioned Public Hearing was removed.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.O. No. 6498 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78
(Personnel), Division V (Attendance And Leave), Section
78-184(A) (Holidays) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Adding Veterans Day As A
Paid Holiday (Requested by Mayor Prince)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank
that Proposed Ordinance 6498 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6498:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
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Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6498 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-01.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-01 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78
(PERSONNEL), DIVISION V (ATTENDANCE AND
LEAVE), SECTION 78-184(A) (HOLIDAYS) OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, BY ADDING VETERANS
DAY AS A PAID HOLIDAY (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR PRINCE)
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank seconded by Councilmember Albright
that the following Consent Agenda items be:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
A. Minutes
December 08, 2015 Regular Meeting
December 10, 2015 Special Meeting
December 23, 2015 Special Meeting
B. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 19208 — A Resolution Authorizing A Two (2) Year
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Municipal Code Corporation/MCCadvantage For The
Purpose Of Processing And Mailing Water Billing
Statements With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$50,000.00; Funding Available In Water Billing Account No.
410-1254-532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19208 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-002.
(2) P.R. No. 19220 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Mitchell
Fontenote, CPA, For The Provision Of Accounting Services
For The Finance Department For FY 2016 Funding Available
In Account No. 001-1032-515.54-00 With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $40,000.00
Proposed Resolution No. 19220 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-003.
(3) P.R. No. 19231 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Contract For The Design And Development Of
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A New PAEDC Website To Cornerstone Ad & Design Of
Beaumont, Texas With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$20,000.00 Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06
Proposed Resolution No. 19231 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-004.
(4) P.R. No. 19235 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Non-Exclusive Contracts For Road Building Materials
With Martin Marietta Materials Of Beaumont, Texas, Martin
Marietta Materials Of Uvalde, Texas, Redwine Enterprises,
Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas, APAC — Texas, Of Beaumont,
Texas, Knife River Of Beaumont, Texas, Vulcan Materials Of
Beaumont, Texas, LD Construction Of Beaumont, Texas,
And Mid County Land Company Of Nederland, Texas, For
Road Building Materials With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $1,125,000.00. Funding Available In The
Following Divisional Accounts: Public Works Department:
001-1203-531.36 Streets Maintenance, $180,000.00; 001-
1203-531.86 City Streets Program, $425,000.00; 001-
1203-531.86-01 CDBG Streets Program, $150,000.00; 001-
1204-531.34 Drainage Maintenance, $40,000.00; Utilities
Department: 403-1274-533.36 Solid Waste, $230,000.00;
410-1253-532.36 Water And Sewer/Streets, $60,000.00;
410-1253-532.86 Water And Sewer/Streets, $40,000.00
Proposed Resolution No. 19235 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-005.
(5) P.R. No. 19242 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract
Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Andritz
Separation, Inc., Of Arlington, Texas, For Time Extension Of
90 Days, Due To Delays In Materials, To A New Contract
Completion Date Of April 29, 2016. Account No. 428-1625-
532.83-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19242 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-006.
(6) P.R. No. 19248 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Six (6) Month Contract Extension
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson &
Cole, LLC, Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Design And
Construction Management Services For Parking And Drain
System For The New Transit Administration Building At No
Additional Cost To The City Or The Federal Transit
Administration
Proposed Resolution No. 19248 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-007.
(7) P.R. No. 19249 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Contracting The Service Of A Printing Business Enterprise
For The Printing And Mail Out Of A PAEDC Spring
Newsletter, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$19,000.00; PAEDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06
Proposed Resolution No. 19249 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-008.
(8) P.R. No. 19250 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Purchase Agreement With Gerald Condon
Properties, Ltd. For The Purchase Of A Vacant 141 Acre
Tract On Jade Avenue North Of FM 365
Proposed Resolution No. 19250 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-009.
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(9) P.R. No. 19251 — A Resolution Approving An Economic
Incentive Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
And Pure Renewables Port Arthur, LLC
Proposed Resolution No. 19251 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-010.
(10) P.R. No. 19252 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second And
Final Renewal Of A Contract For Landscaping And Irrigation
Maintenance At The Spur 93 Business Park Between The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Affordable Lawn & Tractor Services Of
Port Arthur, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$28,500.00; PAEDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-02
Proposed Resolution No. 19252 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-011.
(11) P.R. No. 19253 — A Resolution Approving A Pre-
Employment Workforce Training Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For The
Training Of Forty (40) Port Arthur Residents For The
Commercial Driver Certification Program In The Amount Of
$72,800.00; PAEDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-07
Proposed Resolution No. 19253 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-012.
(12) P.R. No. 19254 — A Resolution Approving A Memorandum
Of Understanding Between The Southeast Texas Workforce
Development Board And The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation To Create An
Occupational Job Training Program To Improve The
Welding Skill Sets Of Individuals For Jobs In A High-
Demand Occupation
Proposed Resolution No. 19254 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-013.
(13) P.R. No. 19256 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2015-2016
Jefferson County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In
An Amount Of $159,505.68. Account No. 001-1031-515.54-
00
Proposed Resolution No. 19256 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-014.
(14) P.R. No. 19257 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2015-2016
Orange County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An
Amount Of $20,275.96. Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19257 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-015.
(15) P.R. No. 19259 — A Resolution To Approve The FY 2016
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services, WIC Division In The
Amount Of $627,070.00
Proposed Resolution No. 19259 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-016.
(16) P.R. No. 19260 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 19260 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-017.
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(17) P.R. No. 19261 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of
State Health Services For Funds In The Amount Of
$19,046.00 For Tuberculosis Prevention And Control
Proposed Resolution No. 19261 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-018.
(18) P.R. No. 19264 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 04 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And AlIco, Inc., For The
Bluebonnet Avenue Street Improvements Project,
Increasing The Contract Amount By $59,338.56, To A New
Contract Amount Of $2,206,962.84, Increasing The
Contract Term By 30 Days To A New Term Of 425 Days.
GLO Round 2.2 Program, Project No. I22BB, Account #145-
1201-532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19264 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-019.
(20) P.R. No. 19268 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Contract For Wastewater Laboratory Non-
Biomonitoring Services For The Utility Operations
Department With KAP Technologies, Inc., With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $26,512.00, Funds Are Available In
Account No. 410-1256-532.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19268 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-020.
(21) P.R. No. 19270 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Encroachment Agreement Between City Of Port
Arthur And GSSW 9th Avenue Station, LLC
Proposed Resolution No. 19270 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-021.
(22) P.R. No. 19271 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Amendment To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Mitchell Fontenote,
CPA For The Provision Of Professional Accounting Services
For The Finance Department Related To Preparation Of The
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 2014. In The Amount Of $15,300.00
Proposed Resolution No. 19271 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-022.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19244 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification
Commission (Requested By Mayor Prince)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19244 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19244:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
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Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19244 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-023.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-023 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-023
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE)
(2) P.R. No. 19245 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract In The
Amount Of $19,200.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A
Contract For The Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous
Residential Properties (Group B), To Be Charged To
Account No. 001-1052-517.59-00, General Fund
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Due to a tie in the bidding process the City Council cast lots to determine the award of
contract.
Interim Purchasing Director Cliff Williams appeared before the City Council to participate
the flipping of a coin by the Mayor.
Cares Constructors won the coin flip and awarded the above-mentioned contract.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19245:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19244 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-024.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-024 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-024
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $19,200.00, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SIX (6)
DANGEROUS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
(GROUP B), TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO.
001-1052-517.59-00, GENERAL FUND
(3) P.R. No. 19246 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing Member(s) And Alternates To The Zoning
Board Of Adjustment And Prescribing The Term Of Office
(Requested By Councilmembers Lewis And Scott)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19246 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Swati and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19246 be removed from the agena.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
19246 from the agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19246 was removed from the agenda.
(4) P.R. No. 19269 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Pleasure
Island Metering Station Contract Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur And BDS Constructors DBA MK
Constructors Of Vidor, Texas, For Time Extension Of 80
Days, Due To Delays In Weather And Materials, To A New
Contract Completion Date Of April 01, 2016. Account No.
429-1258-532.59-00, Project No. WSI002
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19269 be adopted.
Public Works Director Doc. Jimmy Johnson appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned change order.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19269:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19269 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-025.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-025 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
TO THE PLEASURE ISLAND METERING
STATION CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND BDS
CONSTRUCTORS DBA MK CONSTRUCTORS OF
VIDOR, TEXAS, FOR TIME EXTENSION OF 80
DAYS, DUE TO DELAYS IN WEATHER AND
MATERIALS, TO A NEW CONTRACT
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COMPLETION DATE OF APRIL 01, 2016.
ACCOUNT NO. 429-1258-532.59-00, PROJECT
NO. WSI002
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6511 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of
A Special Election On April 2, 2016, In Order To Fill A
Vacancy In District Four (4) Pursuant To Article 11, Section
11 Of The Texas Constitution And In Accordance With
Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And Providing For
The Publication Of The Election Notice
Una Ordenanza Que Preve La Realizacion De Una Eleccion
Especial El 2 De Abril De 2016, A Fin De Ocupar Una
Vacancia En El Distrito Cuatro (4) De Conformidad Con el
Articulo 11, Seccion 11 De La Constitucion De Texas Y De
Acuerdo Con El Capitulo 271 Del Codigo Electoral de Texas,
Y Que Preve La Publicacion Del Anuncio De La Eleccion
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6511 be adopted.
Councilmembers Hamilton and Swati left the meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6511:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6511 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-02.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-02 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-02
An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of A
Special Election On April 2, 2016, In Order To
Fill A Vacancy In District Four (4) Pursuant To
Article 11, Section 11 Of The Texas
Constitution And In Accordance With Chapter
271 Of The Texas Election Code, And Providing
For The Publication Of The Election Notice
Una Ordenanza Que Preve La Realizacion De
Una Eleccion Especial El 2 De Abril De 2016, A
Fin De Ocupar Una Vacancia En El Distrito
Cuatro (4) De Conformidad Con el Articulo 11,
Seccion 11 De La Constitucion De Texas Y De
Acuerdo Con El Capitulo 271 Del Codigo
Electoral de Texas, Y Que Preve La Publicacion
Del Anuncio De La Eleccion
(2) P.O. No. 6512 — 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
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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 Tern
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6512 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6512:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6512 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-03.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-03 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-03
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)
(3) P.O. No. 6513 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Authorizing The Hiring Of Lawyers And Rate Experts; Authorizing
The City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At
The Railroad Commission Of Texas; Requiring Reimbursement Of
Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting
Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings
And Provisions Related To The Subject, And Declaring An
Effective Date (Texas Gas Service)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6513 be adopted.
Councilmember Swati returned to the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6513:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6513 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-04.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-04 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF
LAWYERS AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE RAILROAD
COMMISSION OF TEXAS; REQUIRING
REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE
EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING
COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE (TEXAS GAS SERVICE)
(4) P.O. No. 6514 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 86,
Section 79 (c) And (d) As It Pertains To The Collection And
Disposition Of Refuse And The Refuse Disposal Rate
Schedule
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Swati that Proposed Ordinance No. 6514 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6514:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6514 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-05.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-05 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 86,
SECTION 79 (C) AND (D) AS IT PERTAINS TO
THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF
REFUSE AND THE REFUSE DISPOSAL RATE
SCHEDULE
(5) P.O. No. 6515 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port
Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy
Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas,
Inc., At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas And The
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In 2016
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. 6515 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6515:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
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Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6515 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-06.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-06 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY
SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS
CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., AT THE
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS AND
THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY
COMMISSION IN 2016
(6) P.O. No. 6517 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 62,
Section 62 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances
Providing A Policy As It Pertains To Handguns As Required
By Sections 30.06 And 30.07 Of The Texas Penal Code
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Frank and seconded by Councilmember Albright
that Proposed Ordinance No. 6515 be adopted.
Councilmember Hamilton returned to the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6515:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6515 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-07.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-07 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62,
SECTION 62 OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING A POLICY
AS IT PERTAINS TO HANDGUNS AS REQUIRED
BY SECTIONS 30.06 AND 30.07 OF THE TEXAS
PENAL CODE
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 8:02 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 January 12, 2016.
APPROVED .
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