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Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL 16, 2002REGULAR MEETING--April 16, 2002 I. ROLL CALL, INVOCATION & PLEDGE The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Felix Barker; Councilmembers Craig Hannah, Tom Henderson, Tom Gillam, Ill, Rev. Ronnie Linden, Robert A. Bowers and Rose Mitchell Chaisson; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; Acting City Secretary Jan Stroder and City Attorney Mark Sokolow. The invocation was given by Councilmember Linden followed by the pledge to the flag. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES The Mayor presented a Proclamation proclaiming April 20, 2002 as "March Of Dimes Walk America Day". Minutes - Regular Meeting Held April 2, 2002 Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Henderson, and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned Minutes. Ill. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Brad Corley Regarding Presentation Of Grand Lodge Community Builder's Award Mr. Brad Corley, 3836 Charles Avenue Groves, Texas, Worshipful Master of Port Arthur 1264 and member Jason Ortiz appeared before the City Council and presented the Community Builder's Award to Mayor Ortiz. (2) Bill Worsham Regarding Safety And Security In Marina Colony Mr. Bill Worsham, 906 Southwind, appeared before the City Council and presented the following letter: April 22, 2002 Mayor and City Coupcil City of Port Arthur 444 4th Street Port Arthur, TX 77640 Dear Sir, As residents of Pleasure Island we have been continuously reminded of the precarious condition of our safety and security. Numerous County, City and Pleasure Island Commission (PIC) projects have encouraged an increase in the recreational activities on the island. ~That is good. However, the increase comes at a price, which is a more populated island. That is acceptable. What is not acceptable is the perception that there has been an increase in security for the residents as well as the fisherman, campers, boaters, birders, and picnickers. In the early 80's, there were two security officers living on the island who patrolled the marina area for 16 hours a day. It was reported in an April 10, 2002 newspaper article, that "the Island is patrolled on a two hour cycle". Does this mean that the patrols have been passing by our homes every two hours? Our perception is different. In addition, the PIC is proposing that reserve Tract F be re-platted to eliminate the eastern side of the subdivision to serve as a security barriers (fences and berms) surround all of the other homes as well as the new trailer park where a paid supervisor lives on the premises. Adequate patrols and the security barrier on the east side of Mariners' Cove are the responsibility of the City and the Pleasure Island Commission. The success of future developments on Pleasure Island is directly related to a safe environment for the people and a dedicated adherence to long-range plans. Sincerely, /s/Wm Worsham /s/Richard Bri,q,qs /s/Carolyn Worsham Assistant Police Chief Colonel Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council and spoke regarding police patrol on Pleasure Island. Planning Director Dale Watson appeared before the City Council and discussed replatting guidelines. B. Correspondence None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00PM None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION (6) P. R. No. 11736 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And/Or The City Manager To Attend And Conduct A Public Hearing At The Offices Of The Port Of Port Arthur (221 Houston Avenue, Port Arthur) On April 26, 2002 At 9~00 A.M. Regarding The Issuance And Approval Of Port Of Port .Arthur Navigation District Of Jefferson County, Texas Multi-Mode Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds (BASF Corporation Project) Series 2002A In The Aggregate Principal Amount Of $15,000,000 ("BASF Bonds"), Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District Of Jefferson County, Texas Multi-Mode Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds (ATOFINA Petrochemicals, Inc., Project) Series 2002B In The Aggregate Principal Amount Of $10,000,000 (The "ATOFINA New Bonds") And Port of Port Arthur Navigation District Of Jefferson County, Texas, Multi- Mode Variable Rate Demand Refunding Revenue Bonds (ATOFINA Petrochemicals, Inc. Project), Series 2002C (The "ATOFINA Refunding Bonds") Per 26 USCS Section 147. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Gillam and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11736 be adopted. Attorney Scot Sheldon, Port Arthur Navigation District's general counsel, appeared before the City Council and outlined the procedures required for the issuance of bonds. Proposed Resolution No. 11736 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-99. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-99 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-99 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND AND CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE OFFICES OF THE PORT OF PORT ARTHUR (221 HOUSTON AVENUE, PORT ARTHUR) ON APRIL 26, 2002 AT 9:00 A.M. REGARDING THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVAL OF PORT OF PGRT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS MULTI-MODE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS (BASF CORPORATION PROJECT) SERIES 2002A IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $15,000,000 ("BASF BONDS"), PORT OF PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS MULTI-MODE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS (ATOFINA PETROCHEMICALS, INC., PROJECT) SERIES 2002B IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $10,000,000 (THE "ATOFINA NEW BONDS") AND PORT OF PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, MULTI-MODE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS (ATOFINA PETROCHEMICALS, INC. PROJECT), SERIES 2002C (THE "ATOFINA .REFUNDING BONDS") PER 26 USCS SECTION 147. VI. CONSENTAGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Item B., Proposed Resolutions No. 11721 and 11737: Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For Emergency Repairs To A 1994 Caterpillar D-7H Dozer (Equipment #1107) To Mustang Tractor & Equipment Of Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $9,900.22 For The Public Works Department (Solid Waste Division). Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Small Tools And Equipment For A New 1500 GPM Pumper To Dooley Tackaberry, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $20,141.15 For The Fire Department. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Aquila Golf In The Amount Of $10,266 For The Removal And Repair Of The Motors In Pump Station #2 At The Babe Zaharias Golf Course. Consideration And Approval To Increase The Purchase Amount Authorized To Tyler Uniform Company Inc., Tyler, Texas In The Amount Of $5,000 For Fire Department Uniforms. Consideration And Approval To Renew The Third Year Of The Existing Contract For Cleaning Police Uniforms And Other Clothing In Area "A" To Tip Top Cleaners (8190 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX) And Area "B" To Quality Cleaners (2844 7th Street, Port Arthur, TX). Estimated Amounts For Both Contracts For One Year Is $29,000. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding Unit Cost Bids For Water Treatment Chemicals, When Required, In The Estimated Amount Of $220,000 To The Following Vendors: Altivia (Houston, TX); Skyhawk Chemicals (Houston, TX); DXl Industries (Houston, TX); Carus Chemical Company (Peru, IL) & Therchem Corp. (New Iberia, LA) For The Utility Operations Department (Water Purification And Wastewater Treatment Divisions). Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of One Vertical Turbine Pump To Pump Solutions, Inc., Of Houston, Texas In The Amount Of $8,936 For The Utility Operations Department (Wastewater Treatment Division). Consideration And Approval Of Renewing A Contract For Chemical Toilets To Be Placed At Various City Parks And Various Events Throughout The 2001-2002 Budget Year To Johnnie-On-The-Spot At An Estimated Cc~.t Of $17,480. Consideration And Approval For The Purchase Of Laserfiche Plus Plug In Software From DynaSource In The Amount Of $5,195 For The Finance Department. Approval Of Expense Accounts: Mayor. Oscar G. Ortiz: Use Of Personal Auto For City Business, March, 2002 $ 177.02 Mayor Pro Tem Felix Barker: Use Of Personal Auto For City Business, March, 2002 $ 142.27 Councilmember Robert A. Bowers: Use Of Personal Auto For City Business, March, 2002 $ 53.65 City Attorney Mark Sokolow: Use Of Personal Auto For City Business, March 14, 2002 & April 4, 2002 $ 27.38 Resolutions - Consent (1) P. R. No. 11704 - A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year Of The Existing Three-Year Contract With A.M.F. Materials And Transport, Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas For Wood Grinding (10) P. R. No. 11734 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Alpha-Lee Enterprises, Inc., Regarding The July 4, 2002 Fireworks Display. Total Cost Of The Contract Is $14,800 With The City's Contribution Being $7,400. Account No. 001-1003-512.59-00; M99901. (Requested By City Manager) Proposed Resolution No. 11734 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-108. (11) P. R. No. 11735 -A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement With The Texas Department Of Transportation For The Purchase Of Two Transit Vehicles. Proposed Resolution No. 11735 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-109. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consent Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of A Replacement Vehicle (2003 Ford Crown, Victoria) To Philpott Motors, Inc. Of ~erland, TX In The Amount Of $25,396 For The Fire Department. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Barker that the above-mentioned item be adopted. Fire Chief Steve Curran appeared before the City Council and explained the reason for the purchase of a replacement vehicle. The motion to adopt Item B carried unanimously. (4) P. R. No. 11721 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Wherein The City Of Port Arthur Will Locate A Police Sub-Station Within The Wal-Mart #408 Located Adjacent To Highway 69 At 8585 Memorial Boulevard. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 11721 be adopted. Assistant Chief of Police Colonel Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council and explained the purpose and outlined the cost of the proposed Police Sub-Station. Proposed Resolution No. 11721 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-210. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pre Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-210 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-210 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WHEREIN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR WILL LOCATE A POLICE SUB-STATION WITHIN THE WAL-MART #408 LOCATED ADJACENT TO HIGHWAY 69 AT 8585 MEMORIAL BOULEVARD. (12) P. R. No. 11737 - A Resolution Approving Change Order No. One To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Chicago, Bridge & Iron Company Related To The Painting Of The Pleasure Island Elevated Water Tank In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas. (Increases The Contract Amount By $22,900). Account No. 419-1622-531.85-00; Project No. 419001. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11737 be adopted. Upon the motion of Councilmember Chaisson, seconded by Councilmember Linden and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11737 was amended to require that the Pleasure Island Commission deposit the funds of $22,900 with the City before Change Order No. One is signed. Proposed Resolution No. 11737 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 02-111. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-111 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-111 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHAi~IGE ORDER NO. ONE TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND CHICAGO, BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY RELATED TO THE PAINTING OF THE PLEASURE ISLAND ELEVATED WATER TANK IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. (INCREASES THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $22,900). ACCOUNT NO. 419-1622-531.85-00; PROJECT NO. 419001. A. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 11722 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Donnie M. Jones & Associates For Appraisals As It Relates To The Condemnation Of Lots Adjacent To West 7th Street. (Account No. 301-1601-591.54-00; ClP 909) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Chaisson and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11722 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02- 112. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: Councilmember Linden. The caption of Resolution No. 02-112 reads as follows: 7 RESOLUTION NO. 02-112 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DONNIE M. JONES & ASSOCIATES FOR APPRAISALS AS IT RELATES TO THE CONDEMNATION OF LOTS ADJACENT TO WEST 7TH STREET. (ACCOUNT NO. 301-1601-591.54-00; ClP 9O9) (3) P. R. No. 11726 - A Resolution Appointing An Advisory Director To Position A From District 1, 4, And 5 To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation. (Requested By Councilmember Gillam) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11726 was adopted, beco.rning Resolution No. 02- 113. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Hen~lerson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-113 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02II13 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ADVISORY DIRECTOR TO POSITION A FROM DISTRICT 1, 4, AND 5 TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER GILLAM) Mr. Martin Flood was appointed to the Economic Development Corporation to fill the unexpired term of Paula Richardson as an Advisory Director; said term expiring 6/1/04. (4) P. R. No. 11727 - A Resolution Scheduling Public Hearings To Review The Curfew Ordinance. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barker, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11727 was adopted with public hearings scheduled for May 14 and May 28 at 7:00 p.m., becoming Resolution No. 02-114. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-114 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-114 A RESOLUTION HEARINGS TO ORDINANCE. SCHEDULING PUBLIC REVIEW THE CURFEW (7) P.R. No. 11738 - A Resolution Appointing Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee, The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Chaisson and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11738 was tabled. (8) P, R. No. 11740 - A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement With Gayle W. Botley & Associates For A Review Of The Receipt Of Municipal Court Fines, The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Resolution No. 11740 be adopted. Municipal Court Clerk Geralyn Mingo appeared before the City Council and presented a report outlining the disposition of cases filed in Municipal .Court and the revenue received from 1999 though 2001. Proposed Resolution No. 11740 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-115. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-115 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-115 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GAYLE W. BOTLEY & ASSOCIATES FOR A REVIEW OF THE RECEIPT OF MUNICIPAL COURT FINES. (9) P. R. No. 11742 - A Resolution Authorizing The Funding Of Extended Library Hours Of Abraham Lincoln Senior High School As To Provide Public Library Support For The Citizens Of Port Arthur. Account No. 001-1403-551.59-00. (Requested By Councilmember 6illam) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam. seconded by Councilmember Linden, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11742 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-116. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-116 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-116 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORT FOR THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR. ACCOUNT NO. 001-1403- 551.59-00. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER GILLAM) (10) P. R. No. 11744 - A Resolution Supporting Jefferson County And The Southeast Texas Regional Airport's Efforts To Garner Support And Funding Through The Federal Government's Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program To Attempt To Attract And Maintain Air Service To The Southeast Texas Regional Airport. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11744 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 02-117. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-117 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-117 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT'S EFFORTS TO GARNER SUPPORT AND FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROGRAM TO ATTEMPT TO ATTRACT AND MAINTAIN AIR SERVICE TO THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT. B. Ordinances (1) P. O. No. 5249 - An Ordinance Declaring The Non-Use Of Certain Railroad Tracks Crossing Public Streets In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Bowers and seconded by Councilmemuer Henderson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5249 be adopted. Public Works Director Leslie McMahen appeared before the City Council and presented issues involving the closure of railroad crossings and how such action would aid in TXDOT's approval of the City's hike and bike trail project. Proposed Ordinance No. 5249 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02-17. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 02-17 reads as follows: 10 ORDINANCE NO. 02-17 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NON-USE OF CERTAIN RAIl_ROAD TRACKS CROSSING PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. (2) P.O. No. 5254 - An Ordinance Appointing The Judges And Clerks For The Forthcoming General Election To Be Held May 4, 2002. The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Henderson, and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 5254 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 02- 18. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 02-18 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-18 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING THE JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR THE FORTHCOMING GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD MAY 4, 2002. (3) P.O. No. 5255 - An Ordinance Amending Section 114-34 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Article II, Emergency Medical Vehicle, Section 114-34 Conditions For Issuance Of Ambulance Agreement, Subsection 1 (a), (b) And (c) As It Pertains To Insurance Requirements. (Requested By City Manager) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Bowers that Proposed Ordinance No. 5255 be adopted. Fire Chief Steve CLtrran appeared before the City Council and presented a report on ambulance insurance requirements. Proposed Ordinance No. 5255 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 02-19. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Linden, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 02-19 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 02-19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 114-34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO ARTICLE II, EMERGENCY MEDICAL VEHICLE, SECTION 114-34 CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF AMBULANCE AGREEMENT, SUBSECTION 1 (A), (B) AND (C) AS IT PERTAINS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER) *Reports And Recommendations (1) Report On Ambulance Insurance Requirements The above-mentioned report was presented under Proposed Ordinance No, 5255. (2) February, 2002 Financial Report Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report. (3) Report On Service Zone Employment Status The City Manager presented the above-mentioned report. (4) Report On Port Arthur Weed And Seed Program The City Manager presented the above-mentioned report. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation Against Entergy. (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Procedures To Avoid Potential Litigation Pertaining To Marina Colony. (3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation Against Time Warner. (4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation Against Taylor Services. (5) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Reserve E And F Of Stonegate Manor. (6) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Lots On The West Side, Adjacent To West 7TM Street. (7) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation Against Southern Union Gas. (8) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Procedures To Avoid Litigation Involving The City As It Pertains To The Retention/Employment Of Personnel And Officers To The Economic Development Corporation. (Requested By Councilmember Linden) (9) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To The UDAG Loans At Bent Tree Village And Park Central Village. The City Council recessed their meeting at 7:55 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 9:18 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Bowers and Chaisson; City Manager Fitzgibbons; Acting City Secretary Stroder and City Attorney Sokolow. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION (CONTINUED) (2) P. R. No. 11725 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And The City Attorney To Purchase Lots 18 And 19, Block 2, Schmyser 3, That Is Adjacent To West 7th Street And To Execute The Necessary Closing Documents. (Account No. 301- 1601-591.81 -00; CIP 909) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11725 was tabled. (5) P. R. No. 11733 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And The City Attorney To Purchase Lots 14 And 15, Block 2, Schmyser 3, That Is Adjacent To West 7th Street And To Execute The Necessary Closing Documents. (Account No. 301- 1601-591.81-00; CIP 909). The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Resolution. Upon. the motion of Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Henderson, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 11733 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 02-118. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Barker; Councilmembers Hannah, Henderson, Gillam, Bowers and Chaisson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 02-118 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 02-118 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PURCHASE LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 2, SCHMYSER 3, THAT IS ADJACENT TO WEST 7TH STREET AND TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CLOSING DOCUMENTS. (ACCOUNT NO. 301- 1601-591.81-00; CIP 909). X. FUTURE AGENDAITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Mayor Pro Tern Barker: Report on police calls made to Pleasure Island in the last 2 years. City Manager Fitzgibbons: Resolution wherein the City assumes the duties and responsibilities of managing the Brownsfields program. XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion of Councilmember Gillam, seconded by Councilmember Chaisson and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:29 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 April 16, 2002. APPROVED: