INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman Mayor Pro Tern Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Richard Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Roosevelt Petry Regarding Tire Trash (Tires Not Properly Disposed) (2) Ann Douglas Regarding Recognition Of City Of Port Arthur Building Inspector Derek Robinson B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Regarding Personal Liability Insurance On Each Councilmember (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (2) A Presentation By Ron Fletcher, Public Relations Of Entergy Regarding the Montgomery County Power Station Resolution Of Support (3) A Presentation By Financial Advisor, Chip Cummins Regarding German Pellets LLC/Update (4) A Presentation By The Director Of Code Compliance, Darlene Pierre Regarding Building Safety Month C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS-9:00 A.M. (1) A Public Hearing To Consider Z17-07 [SUP# 230] - Specific Use Permit For Approximately 18.087 Acres Of Land And Water Consisting Of Tracts 1, 2, And 3 Out Of T. & N.O.R.R. Survey No. 121, Abstract No. 250 and T. & N.O.R.R. Survey No. 122 (M. Broussard Survey), Abstract No. 486 [A.K.A. 2350 S. Gulfway Drive] in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Roosevelt Petry Regarding Tire Trash (Tires Not Properly Disposed) (2) Ann Douglas Regarding Recognition Of City Of Port Arthur Building Inspector Derek Robinson B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Regarding Personal Liability Insurance On Each Councilmember (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (2) A Presentation By Ron Fletcher, Public Relations Of Entergy Regarding the Montgomery County Power Station Resolution Of Support (3) A Presentation By Financial Advisor, Chip Cummins Regarding German Pellets LLC/Update (4) A Presentation By The Director Of Code Compliance, Darlene Pierre Regarding Building Safety Month C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None
P.R. No. 19746 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, In Support Of A Proposal By Entergy Texas, Inc. Regarding The Application Of Entergy Texas Inc. To Amend Its Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity To Construct Montgomery County Power Station In Montgomery County In Public Utility Commission Of Texas Docket No. 46416
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Roosevelt Petry Regarding Tire Trash (Tires Not Properly Disposed) (2) Ann Douglas Regarding Recognition Of City Of Port Arthur Building Inspector Derek Robinson B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Regarding Personal Liability Insurance On Each Councilmember (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (2) A Presentation By Ron Fletcher, Public Relations Of Entergy Regarding the Montgomery County Power Station Resolution Of Support (3) A Presentation By Financial Advisor, Chip Cummins Regarding German Pellets LLC/Update (4) A Presentation By The Director Of Code Compliance, Darlene Pierre Regarding Building Safety Month C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None
CONSENT AGENDA C. Resolutions - Consent (1) P.R. No. 19674 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Southern Tire Mart Of Columbia, Mississippi, For The Purchase Of 305/70R22.5 Tires For The Transit Department, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $31,212.00. Funding Is Available In Transit Maintenance Account Number 401-1502-561.43-00 (2) P.R. No. 19727 - A Resolution Approving And Adopting A Five-Year Information Technology Plan For The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (3) P.R. No. 19746 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, In Support Of A Proposal By Entergy Texas, Inc. Regarding The Application Of Entergy Texas Inc. To Amend Its Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity To Construct Montgomery County Power Station In Montgomery County In Public Utility Commission Of Texas Docket No. 46416 (4) P.R. No. 19752 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $5,345.19 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To A Traffic Controller Cabinet At The XYZ Gate (2800 MLK Drive) (5) P.R. No. 19753 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Mike Barnett Construction Of Port Neches, Texas, For The Removal And Replacement Of Flooring And Sub Flooring At The Sabine Pass Community Center, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $28,950.00. Funds Available In Account No. 001-1061-518-32.00 (6) P.R. No. 19754 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2018 M2-112, 12 Yard Dump Truck For The Utility Operations Department From Houston Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Through H-GAC, In The Total Amount Of $107,000.00. Funds Are Available In Utility Operations Equipment Account No. 410-1252-532.92-00 (7) P.R. No. 19755 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Proposed Abandonment For 0.6948 Acre Of Land Consisting Of An Unimproved Portion Of The Picadilly Drive Right- Of-Way Located In Lakeside Park Unit 5, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (8) P.R. No. 19756 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Excavation And Construction, Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Annual Contract For Utility Cut Repairs For Concrete Slabs At Various Locations Throughout The City For The Water And Sanitary Sewer Department, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $48,000.00. Funding Available In Utility Streets Program Account Number 410-1253-532.36-00 (9) P.R. No. 19757 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Change In Transit Fare Service Levels (10) P.R. No. 19758 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider The Federal Transit Administration's Award For Operations, Planning, And Capital Projects For Fiscal Years 2013- 2017 For Port Arthur Transit (11) P.R. No. 19760 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Group Of Proposed Pedestrian Projects For Submittal To The Texas Department Of Transportation For The Statewide "Call For Projects" Under The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (12) P.R. No. 19762 - A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) Of The Contract With Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur And Houston, Texas, For Preventative Maintenance And Repair To Fire Department Fire Apparatus And Other Special Response Vehicles, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $200,000.00; Funding Available In Fire Department Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 001-1121-522.43-00 CONSENT AGENDA-CONTINUED (13) P.R. No. 19766 - A Resolution For City Council Consideration Of A Permit Application Submitted By Delman Circus And For Consideration Of Whether To Hold A Public Hearing Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3, Division 2, Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances (14) P.R. No. 19770 - A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Rosie Vela To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City's Finance Department
P.R. No. 19727 - A Resolution Approving And Adopting A Five-Year Information Technology Plan For The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
P.R. No. 19757 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Change In Transit Fare Service Levels
P.R. No. 19770 - A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Rosie Vela To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City's Finance Department
Resolutions - Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 19761 - A Resolution Requesting The Texas Department Of Transportation (TXDOT) Lower The Speed Limit On State Highway 69 From Jimmy Johnson Boulevard To 39th Street (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) 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 - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation Between The City of Port Arthur And Bridge City, Texas (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation Regarding Cause No. B-0197389; George Clark vs City Of Port Arthur, Texas *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
May 09, 2017 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman Mayor Pro Tern Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Richard Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Roosevelt Petry Regarding Tire Trash (Tires Not Properly Disposed) (2) Ann Douglas Regarding Recognition Of City Of Port Arthur Building Inspector Derek Robinson B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Regarding Personal Liability Insurance On Each Councilmember (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (2) A Presentation By Ron Fletcher, Public Relations Of Entergy Regarding the Montgomery County Power Station Resolution Of Support (3) A Presentation By Financial Advisor, Chip Cummins Regarding German Pellets LLC/Update (4) A Presentation By The Director Of Code Compliance, Darlene Pierre Regarding Building Safety Month C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS-9:00 A.M. (1) A Public Hearing To Consider Z17-07 [SUP# 230] - Specific Use Permit For Approximately 18.087 Acres Of Land And Water Consisting Of Tracts 1, 2, And 3 Out Of T. & N.O.R.R. Survey No. 121, Abstract No. 250 and T. & N.O.R.R. Survey No. 122 (M. Broussard Survey), Abstract No. 486 [A.K.A. 2350 S. Gulfway Drive] in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Roosevelt Petry Regarding Tire Trash (Tires Not Properly Disposed) (2) Ann Douglas Regarding Recognition Of City Of Port Arthur Building Inspector Derek Robinson B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Regarding Personal Liability Insurance On Each Councilmember (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (2) A Presentation By Ron Fletcher, Public Relations Of Entergy Regarding the Montgomery County Power Station Resolution Of Support (3) A Presentation By Financial Advisor, Chip Cummins Regarding German Pellets LLC/Update (4) A Presentation By The Director Of Code Compliance, Darlene Pierre Regarding Building Safety Month C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None
P.R. No. 19746 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, In Support Of A Proposal By Entergy Texas, Inc. Regarding The Application Of Entergy Texas Inc. To Amend Its Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity To Construct Montgomery County Power Station In Montgomery County In Public Utility Commission Of Texas Docket No. 46416
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Roosevelt Petry Regarding Tire Trash (Tires Not Properly Disposed) (2) Ann Douglas Regarding Recognition Of City Of Port Arthur Building Inspector Derek Robinson B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) Regarding Personal Liability Insurance On Each Councilmember (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (2) A Presentation By Ron Fletcher, Public Relations Of Entergy Regarding the Montgomery County Power Station Resolution Of Support (3) A Presentation By Financial Advisor, Chip Cummins Regarding German Pellets LLC/Update (4) A Presentation By The Director Of Code Compliance, Darlene Pierre Regarding Building Safety Month C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None
CONSENT AGENDA C. Resolutions - Consent (1) P.R. No. 19674 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Southern Tire Mart Of Columbia, Mississippi, For The Purchase Of 305/70R22.5 Tires For The Transit Department, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $31,212.00. Funding Is Available In Transit Maintenance Account Number 401-1502-561.43-00 (2) P.R. No. 19727 - A Resolution Approving And Adopting A Five-Year Information Technology Plan For The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (3) P.R. No. 19746 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, In Support Of A Proposal By Entergy Texas, Inc. Regarding The Application Of Entergy Texas Inc. To Amend Its Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity To Construct Montgomery County Power Station In Montgomery County In Public Utility Commission Of Texas Docket No. 46416 (4) P.R. No. 19752 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $5,345.19 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To A Traffic Controller Cabinet At The XYZ Gate (2800 MLK Drive) (5) P.R. No. 19753 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Mike Barnett Construction Of Port Neches, Texas, For The Removal And Replacement Of Flooring And Sub Flooring At The Sabine Pass Community Center, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $28,950.00. Funds Available In Account No. 001-1061-518-32.00 (6) P.R. No. 19754 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2018 M2-112, 12 Yard Dump Truck For The Utility Operations Department From Houston Freightliner Of Houston, Texas, Through H-GAC, In The Total Amount Of $107,000.00. Funds Are Available In Utility Operations Equipment Account No. 410-1252-532.92-00 (7) P.R. No. 19755 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Proposed Abandonment For 0.6948 Acre Of Land Consisting Of An Unimproved Portion Of The Picadilly Drive Right- Of-Way Located In Lakeside Park Unit 5, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (8) P.R. No. 19756 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Excavation And Construction, Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Annual Contract For Utility Cut Repairs For Concrete Slabs At Various Locations Throughout The City For The Water And Sanitary Sewer Department, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $48,000.00. Funding Available In Utility Streets Program Account Number 410-1253-532.36-00 (9) P.R. No. 19757 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Change In Transit Fare Service Levels (10) P.R. No. 19758 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider The Federal Transit Administration's Award For Operations, Planning, And Capital Projects For Fiscal Years 2013- 2017 For Port Arthur Transit (11) P.R. No. 19760 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Group Of Proposed Pedestrian Projects For Submittal To The Texas Department Of Transportation For The Statewide "Call For Projects" Under The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (12) P.R. No. 19762 - A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) Of The Contract With Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur And Houston, Texas, For Preventative Maintenance And Repair To Fire Department Fire Apparatus And Other Special Response Vehicles, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $200,000.00; Funding Available In Fire Department Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 001-1121-522.43-00 CONSENT AGENDA-CONTINUED (13) P.R. No. 19766 - A Resolution For City Council Consideration Of A Permit Application Submitted By Delman Circus And For Consideration Of Whether To Hold A Public Hearing Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3, Division 2, Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances (14) P.R. No. 19770 - A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Rosie Vela To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City's Finance Department
P.R. No. 19727 - A Resolution Approving And Adopting A Five-Year Information Technology Plan For The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
P.R. No. 19757 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Change In Transit Fare Service Levels
P.R. No. 19770 - A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Rosie Vela To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City's Finance Department
Resolutions - Non-Consent (1) P.R. No. 19761 - A Resolution Requesting The Texas Department Of Transportation (TXDOT) Lower The Speed Limit On State Highway 69 From Jimmy Johnson Boulevard To 39th Street (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) 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 - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation Between The City of Port Arthur And Bridge City, Texas (2) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation Regarding Cause No. B-0197389; George Clark vs City Of Port Arthur, Texas *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING