INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Richard Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Moses City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Warren Field Regarding Understanding Slaughterhouse Politics 2) Vicky Senn Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 3) Clyde Sonnier Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 4) Pastor Lloyd W. Scott, Sr. Regarding Riceland Farms Meat Processing Facility 5) John E. Jones, Jr. Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9: 00 A. M. 1. To Receive Public Comment Regarding the Adoption Of A Local Sales And Use Tax In The City Of Port Arthur At The Rate Of 1/ 8 Percent To Provide Revenue For Maintenance And Repair Of Municipal Streets ( May 7, 2016, Ballot Proposition No. 1). 2. Pursuant to Section 504. 153 of the Texas Local Government Code, A Public Hearing Is Required To Receive Public Comment Regarding Utilization of the Existing Section 4A I' Type A Economic Development Corporation) Sales And Use Tax Within The City Of Port Arthur For The Cost Of Land, Buildings, Equipment, Facilities, And Improvements Found By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors To Be Required Or Suitable For The Promotion Of Development And Expansion Of Affordable Housing, As Described By 42 U. S. C. 12745, With A Project Area Bounded By Atlanta Street On The West, 8th Street On The North, Nashville Street On The East And 5th Street On The South Within The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Which Is A Category Of Projects Under Section 505. 153 Of The Local Government Code ( Type B Economic Development Corporation), Limited To Single Family Dwellings And The Total Annual Spending By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Will Not Exceed $ 300, 000. 00 ( May 7, 2016, Ballot Proposition No. 2).
6) Tami Carlos Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 7) Keren Arledge Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 8) Dinah Barriere Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 9) Jerry Norris Regarding Riceland Farms Tax Abatement Issues 10) Roxxy Benett Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 11) Gerald Arledge Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 12) Glenda Broussard Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 13) Peggy Dore' Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 14) Willa McDaniel Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 15) Norma Hutchinson Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 16) Debbie Lahonde Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 17) Sandy Judice Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 18) Delissa Fawvor Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 19) Thurman Bartie Regarding Meat Processing Facility 20) Leo Lane, Sr. Regarding Meat Packing Plant 21) Gladdie Fowler Regarding The Effect Of The Slaughterhouse On The Community's Welfare 22) Betty Polk Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 23) George Cantu Regarding Meat Processing Plant Support 24) Leo Lane Regarding Meat Processing Company Support 25) Robert Perry, Sr. Regarding Meat Processing Plant Support 26) Kelvin Cormier, Sr. Regarding Meat Processing Plant Support 27) Ranyel Pendelton Regarding Meat Processing Plant Support
Presentations 1) A Presentation By Dr. Hani Tohme, Congressman Nick Lampson and Ken Whitlow Regarding A Proposed Meat Processing Facility In The City Of Port Arthur ( Requested by Councilmember Hamilton)
P. R. No. 19325 — A Resolution Authorizing The Adopting Of A Balanced Portfolio Alternative For The Trust Portfolio With Public Agencies Post- Retirement Health Insurance Trust ( PARS)
Correspondence 1) A Letter From Bessie Hawthorne Regarding A Proposed Meat Processing Plant
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551. 101 Of Chapter 551 ( Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code Formerly Article 6252- 17, Section 2( a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code": Section 551. 071 — Litigation And/ Or Legal Advice Section 551. 072 — Land Section 551. 073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551. 074 — Personnel Section 551. 076 — Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551. 087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: 1) Section 551. 071 Government Code — Consultation with the City Attorney Regarding Land Use Issues and Restrictive Covenants 2) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Manager 3) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Attorney 4) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Secretary 5) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Municipal Court Judge
P. R. No. 19243 — A Resolution Approving Covenants And Restrictions For The Jade Avenue Business Park Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
P. R. No. 19362 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 To The Covenants And Restrictions Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Spur 93 Business Park
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/ Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Minutes April 4, 2016 Special Executive Meeting April 5, 2016 Special Meeting April 5, 2016 Special Executive Meeting B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19317 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Labiche Architectural Group, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Renovation Of Rose Hill Park, Griffin Park And Herman Park, By Increasing The Contract Time For The Development Of Professional Plans And Bid Specifications, At No Additional Cost 3) P. R. No. 19340 — A Resolution Approving The Municipal Maintenance Agreement Between The State Of Texas And The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Maintenance, Control, Supervision And Regulation Of Certain State Highways And/ Or Portions Of The State Highways In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Providing For The Execution Of Said Agreement 4) P. R. No. 19351 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year Of The Contract With Crabtree Barricade System, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Striping Of City Streets, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 50, 000. 00; Contingent On Funding Being Available In Public Works/ Other Contractual Services Account No. 001- 1205- 531. 59- 00 6) P. R. No. 19353 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non- Exclusive Contract With Econo Lodge Inn & Suites As To Provide Services, Supplies, Accommodations, Or Conference Rooms In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster, With The Term Of The Agreement From July 24, 2016 To July 23, 2018 7) P. R. No. 19354 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Hwy 365 Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement For The Utility Operations Department With MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas, In The Amount Of $544, 665. 00. Funds Are Available In Account Number 428- 1625- 532. 83- 00 8) P. R. No. 19355 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 16- 020 In Its Entirety As It Pertains To A Contract For Wastewater Laboratory Non- Biomonitoring Services For The Utility Operations Department With KAP Technologies, Inc. 9) P. R. No. 19356 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
P. R. No. 19352 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Gradall Excavator From Associated Supply Company, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Under Buyboard Contract No. 424- 13, For The Public Works Department Drainage Division In The Amount Of 375, 785. 20. Funding Available In Account Number 625- 1801- 531. 93- 00, Project Number FH1601
P. R. No. 19350 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council
P. R. No. 19360 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation ( Requested By Councilmember Moses)
P. O. No. 6538 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2015, And Ending September 30, 2016, By $ 731, 707. 00 For The General Fund, ($ 335, 655.00) For The Water And Sewer Fund, 832, 193. 00) For The Solid Waste Fund, $ 2, 712, 632. 00 For The Equipment Replacement Fund, $ 11, 000. 00 For The Other Employee Benefits Fund, And $ 13, 000.'00 For The Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund As Shown In Exhibit A
P. O. No. 6547 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of 81, 458. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool ( TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To City Commercial Container Truck # 1533
B3. P. O. No. 6548 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2015 And Ending September 30, 2016 By Increasing The Appropriation In The General Liability Fund By $ 500, 000. 00 To Transfer To The Sewer Bond Fund And By Increasing The Appropriation In The Sewer Bond Fund By $ 1, 000, 000. 00, Recognizing A Developer Contribution In The Sewer Bond Fund In The Amount Of 500, 000. 00 For The Funding Of A Contract For The Hwy 365 Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement As Shown In Exhibit A. Funds Are Available In Account Number: 428- 1625- 532. 83- 00- Sewer System IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Apr 19, 2016 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Richard Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Moses City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Warren Field Regarding Understanding Slaughterhouse Politics 2) Vicky Senn Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 3) Clyde Sonnier Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 4) Pastor Lloyd W. Scott, Sr. Regarding Riceland Farms Meat Processing Facility 5) John E. Jones, Jr. Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9: 00 A. M. 1. To Receive Public Comment Regarding the Adoption Of A Local Sales And Use Tax In The City Of Port Arthur At The Rate Of 1/ 8 Percent To Provide Revenue For Maintenance And Repair Of Municipal Streets ( May 7, 2016, Ballot Proposition No. 1). 2. Pursuant to Section 504. 153 of the Texas Local Government Code, A Public Hearing Is Required To Receive Public Comment Regarding Utilization of the Existing Section 4A I' Type A Economic Development Corporation) Sales And Use Tax Within The City Of Port Arthur For The Cost Of Land, Buildings, Equipment, Facilities, And Improvements Found By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors To Be Required Or Suitable For The Promotion Of Development And Expansion Of Affordable Housing, As Described By 42 U. S. C. 12745, With A Project Area Bounded By Atlanta Street On The West, 8th Street On The North, Nashville Street On The East And 5th Street On The South Within The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Which Is A Category Of Projects Under Section 505. 153 Of The Local Government Code ( Type B Economic Development Corporation), Limited To Single Family Dwellings And The Total Annual Spending By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Will Not Exceed $ 300, 000. 00 ( May 7, 2016, Ballot Proposition No. 2).
6) Tami Carlos Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 7) Keren Arledge Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 8) Dinah Barriere Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 9) Jerry Norris Regarding Riceland Farms Tax Abatement Issues 10) Roxxy Benett Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 11) Gerald Arledge Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 12) Glenda Broussard Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 13) Peggy Dore' Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 14) Willa McDaniel Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 15) Norma Hutchinson Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 16) Debbie Lahonde Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 17) Sandy Judice Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 18) Delissa Fawvor Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 19) Thurman Bartie Regarding Meat Processing Facility 20) Leo Lane, Sr. Regarding Meat Packing Plant 21) Gladdie Fowler Regarding The Effect Of The Slaughterhouse On The Community's Welfare 22) Betty Polk Regarding No Slaughterhouse/ Meat Processing Facility In Our Community 23) George Cantu Regarding Meat Processing Plant Support 24) Leo Lane Regarding Meat Processing Company Support 25) Robert Perry, Sr. Regarding Meat Processing Plant Support 26) Kelvin Cormier, Sr. Regarding Meat Processing Plant Support 27) Ranyel Pendelton Regarding Meat Processing Plant Support
Presentations 1) A Presentation By Dr. Hani Tohme, Congressman Nick Lampson and Ken Whitlow Regarding A Proposed Meat Processing Facility In The City Of Port Arthur ( Requested by Councilmember Hamilton)
P. R. No. 19325 — A Resolution Authorizing The Adopting Of A Balanced Portfolio Alternative For The Trust Portfolio With Public Agencies Post- Retirement Health Insurance Trust ( PARS)
Correspondence 1) A Letter From Bessie Hawthorne Regarding A Proposed Meat Processing Plant
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551. 101 Of Chapter 551 ( Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code Formerly Article 6252- 17, Section 2( a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code": Section 551. 071 — Litigation And/ Or Legal Advice Section 551. 072 — Land Section 551. 073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551. 074 — Personnel Section 551. 076 — Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551. 087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: 1) Section 551. 071 Government Code — Consultation with the City Attorney Regarding Land Use Issues and Restrictive Covenants 2) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Manager 3) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Attorney 4) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Secretary 5) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Municipal Court Judge
P. R. No. 19243 — A Resolution Approving Covenants And Restrictions For The Jade Avenue Business Park Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
P. R. No. 19362 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 To The Covenants And Restrictions Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Spur 93 Business Park
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/ Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Minutes April 4, 2016 Special Executive Meeting April 5, 2016 Special Meeting April 5, 2016 Special Executive Meeting B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19317 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Labiche Architectural Group, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Renovation Of Rose Hill Park, Griffin Park And Herman Park, By Increasing The Contract Time For The Development Of Professional Plans And Bid Specifications, At No Additional Cost 3) P. R. No. 19340 — A Resolution Approving The Municipal Maintenance Agreement Between The State Of Texas And The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Maintenance, Control, Supervision And Regulation Of Certain State Highways And/ Or Portions Of The State Highways In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Providing For The Execution Of Said Agreement 4) P. R. No. 19351 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third And Final Year Of The Contract With Crabtree Barricade System, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Striping Of City Streets, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 50, 000. 00; Contingent On Funding Being Available In Public Works/ Other Contractual Services Account No. 001- 1205- 531. 59- 00 6) P. R. No. 19353 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non- Exclusive Contract With Econo Lodge Inn & Suites As To Provide Services, Supplies, Accommodations, Or Conference Rooms In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster, With The Term Of The Agreement From July 24, 2016 To July 23, 2018 7) P. R. No. 19354 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Hwy 365 Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement For The Utility Operations Department With MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas, In The Amount Of $544, 665. 00. Funds Are Available In Account Number 428- 1625- 532. 83- 00 8) P. R. No. 19355 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 16- 020 In Its Entirety As It Pertains To A Contract For Wastewater Laboratory Non- Biomonitoring Services For The Utility Operations Department With KAP Technologies, Inc. 9) P. R. No. 19356 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
P. R. No. 19352 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Gradall Excavator From Associated Supply Company, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Under Buyboard Contract No. 424- 13, For The Public Works Department Drainage Division In The Amount Of 375, 785. 20. Funding Available In Account Number 625- 1801- 531. 93- 00, Project Number FH1601
P. R. No. 19350 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council
P. R. No. 19360 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation ( Requested By Councilmember Moses)
P. O. No. 6538 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2015, And Ending September 30, 2016, By $ 731, 707. 00 For The General Fund, ($ 335, 655.00) For The Water And Sewer Fund, 832, 193. 00) For The Solid Waste Fund, $ 2, 712, 632. 00 For The Equipment Replacement Fund, $ 11, 000. 00 For The Other Employee Benefits Fund, And $ 13, 000.'00 For The Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund As Shown In Exhibit A
P. O. No. 6547 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of 81, 458. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool ( TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To City Commercial Container Truck # 1533
B3. P. O. No. 6548 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2015 And Ending September 30, 2016 By Increasing The Appropriation In The General Liability Fund By $ 500, 000. 00 To Transfer To The Sewer Bond Fund And By Increasing The Appropriation In The Sewer Bond Fund By $ 1, 000, 000. 00, Recognizing A Developer Contribution In The Sewer Bond Fund In The Amount Of 500, 000. 00 For The Funding Of A Contract For The Hwy 365 Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement As Shown In Exhibit A. Funds Are Available In Account Number: 428- 1625- 532. 83- 00- Sewer System IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING