October 10, 2016 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDE RLAND
4:30 p.m_ October 10, 2016
1_ MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Nugent at the Nederland City
Office Building, 207 N. 1201 Street, Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum.
The following statement was posted:
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OPENLY."
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation and pledge of allegiance were led by Gay Ferguson, City Clerk_
3_ CONSENT AGENDA - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by
the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Albanese to approve the Consent Agenda Items a-c as presented. MOTION
CARRIED_
Ayes= Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese and Belaire_
Noes= None.
a. Minutes — September 26, 2016 regular meeting
b. Street Closures:
• Consider action authorizing the closure of Boston Avenue from 150^ Street
to the Entergy ROW on Monday, October 3150 for the Nederland Chamber of
Commerce's "Trunk-R.-Treat" event.
• Consider action authorizing the closure of 7.. Street from Nederland Avenue
to Atlanta Avenue on Monday, October 3150 for the Seventh Street Baptist
Church's "Block Party".
• Consider action authorizing the closure of Franklin Avenue between 120" and
130. Streets on Thursday, October 280^ for the Langham Elementary "Fall
Carnival"_
c. Payments:
• Bruce's General Construction - $156,258.00, Nederland Service Center
project
Minutes Continued, October 10, 2016
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to approve a proclamation in regards to the Knights of Columbus' Family
Week. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
b. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to set a Public Hearing date of October 24, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Incentive Policy. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember
Neal to amend Ordinance 164, setting the calendar for regular City Council meeting
in November 2016. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
d. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to approve Resolution No. 2016-12, ratifying the action of the Nederland
Economic Development Corporation related to the incentive offered to Newtron
Beaumont, LLC. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
e. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to authorize a request for qualifications for the procurement of an
engineer to perform work on the Texas Community Development Block Grant
program. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
f. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Albanese and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to accept a donation from Phillips 66 for the Nederland Fire Department.
MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
g. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to approve Ordinance No. 2016-24, amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017
budget. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
h. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to approve a Maintenance Worker - Plant Operator Trainee Program
Standard Operating Procedure. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
Minutes Continued, October 10, 2016
i. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese and seconded by Councilmember
Austin to approve final payment and release of retainage to Basco Construction,
Inc. for the Bob Henson Building Repairs/Improvements project. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
j. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Albanese to approve a request from Mr. and Mrs. Duplechin for sewer service
outside the city limits at 8030 Holmes Road, pending written consent from Aqua
Texas. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
k. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember
Neal to accept the water line installed following Greg Corkran's request for water
service to a climate control storage unit business located along the north bound
access road of Highway 69 in the City's ETJ. MOTION CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
5. COMMUNICATION:
City Manager's Report:
a. Miscellaneous:
• Chamber Coffee is tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. at Sombreros
• Chris thanked the Police Department, Fire Department and Parks
Department for a successful National Night Out and thanked the
Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation for
their participation.
• Oct. 22nd there are 2 events planned: Fall Market from 10-4 on Boston
Avenue and Monsters in the Park beginning at 5:30 at Doornbos Park.
• Oct. 31St the Chamber will host the annual "Trunk R Treat"
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Nugent and
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese to adjourn the meeting at 5:03 p.m. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, Albanese, and Belaire.
Noes: None.
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R. A. Nugent, I or
City of Nederl d, Texas
Minutes Continued, October 10, 2016
ATTEST: P/1
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Gay Fergu n, City Cler
City of Nederland, Texas
CITY OF NEDERLAND
COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
R.A. Nugent Mayor
Talmadge Austin Council Member—Ward I ✓
Billy Neal Council Member—Ward ll ✓
Don Albanese Council Member—Ward III v
Craig Belaire Council Member—Ward IV
Chris Duque City Manager ✓
Gay Ferguson City Clerk
Jesse Branick City Attorney
Cheryl Dowden Director of Finance
Darrell Bush Police Chief
Gary Collins Fire Chief
Steve Hamilton Director of Public Works ✓
George Wheeler Building Official ✓
Victoria Klehn Librarian
Holly Guidry Human Resources Director
Joni Underwood Executive Secretary \1/Angela Fanette Parks Director
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R.A. Nug t, Ma!•r
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October 10, 2016
Date
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 164
AN ORDINANCE SETTING REGULAR DATES FOR
COUNCIL MEETINGS TO BE HELD FROM MAY 9,
2016 THROUGH APRIL 24,2017.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
THAT the following dates will be and are hereby regular meeting dates for
the meetings of the City Council of the City of Nederland,Texas. All of the below
regular meeting shall begin at 4:30 p.m. on each of the following dates:
May 9 and 23,2016
June 13 and 27,2016
July 11 and 25, 2016
August 8 and 22, 2016
September 12 and 26,2016
October 10 and 24, 2016
November 7 and 14, 2016
December 5 and 12,2016
January 9 and 23, 2017
February 13 and 27,2017
March 13 and 27, 2017
April 10 and 17, 2017
ANY AND ALL ordinances of the City of Nederland, Texas which conflict
with any provisions of this amendment are hereby expressly repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council at a regular meeting this
10th day of October, 2016.
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R.A. Nu•ent,`�i ayor
City of Neder-nd,Texas
ATTEST:
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Gay Ferg
on, City Cle
City of Nederland,Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Je a Bra r is , City Attorney
Ci of derland,Texas
ORDINANCE NO.2016-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND,TEXAS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-
2017 BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AND
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
WHEREAS,the City Council previously approved Ordinance No.2016-20,which adopted
the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 City Budget;and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to amend the current budget to adjust
revenues and expenditures as set out in Attachment"A"attached hereto;and,
WHEREAS,the 2016-2017 City budget states"That any unencumbered funds remaining
on hand at the end of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017 shall be construed with and
classified with Miscellaneous revenue anticipated during the fiscal year beginning October 1,
2016 and ending September 30,2017,and such funds are hereby appropriated as a City Council
Contingency Account for purposes approved by the City Council;and,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS:
THAT the budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017 is amended to allow for adjustments in
revenues and expenditures as set out in Attachment"A."
THAT all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
THAT the City Clerk shall file a true copy of this ordinance and said budget amendment
with the Office of County Clerk of Jefferson County,Texas as provided by Section 102.011 of the
Local Government Code.
THAT,this being an ordinance not requiring publication,it shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND AT A
REGULAR MEETING THIS THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER,2016.
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R.A.Nugent,rrayor
City of Neder and,Texas
ATTEST:
Td(Z:l4fiA—
ay Ferguso City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM ANIZ,LEGALITY:
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Je• e Bra •ck,City Attorney
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 2016-2017
DATE: October 10, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Fire(2200)
FUND: Fire Department Special(24)
AMOUNT
CURRENT INCREASE PROPOSED
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET (DECREASE) BUDGET
24-2200-6742 Motor Vehicle - 75,000 75,000
TOTAL - - -
JUSTIFICATION
Donated funds from Phillips 66 are allocated for the purchase of a new Rescue Truck.
Dept. Head Signature: Date:
Finance Director: Date:
Date Approved: Date Posted:
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