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REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 26,
1994, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT
PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
Next Ord. 94-2001
Next Res. 94-09
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION BY CITY ATTORNEY KNOX ASKINS
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR
MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
4. PROCLAMATION:
A. MATTHEW "MATT" DEAUMER - LA PORTE POLICE DEPARTMENT
B. ;TEXAS STORM - GIRLS FAST PITCH SOFT BALL TEAM
5. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX
PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
A. CENIKOR - RICKIE EDWARDS
6. CONSIDER APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, STATING CONCERNS TO PRIME CABLE
COMPANY (Res. 94-09) - R.T. Herrera
7. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN COMPUTER SOLUTIONS TO
FURNISH PERSONAL COMPUTER PARTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT - L.
Mabe
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
A. SALUTE TO INDUSTRY - LYONDELL POLYMERS
B. RECEIVE REPORT ON UTILITY RELOCATION ON UNDERWOOD ROAD
PROJECT
9. COUNCIL ACTION
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A. T.S. - ARTICLES 6252-17, SECTION 2(E),
(F), (G), (R) - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION, PERSONNEL, AND
CONFERENCE(S) WITH EMPLOYEE(S) TO RECEIVE INFORMATION
A. SECTION 551.071 - (LEGAL)
DISCUSS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL LAWSUIT WITH HOUSTON CHEMICAL
SERVICES
11. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00
P.M.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob
McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry
Clarke
Members of Council Absent: None
Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Robert T.
Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Sue Lenes,
Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Director of
Planning Chuck Harrington, Police Lieutenants Aaron Corrales
and Tom Neely, Police Officer Matthew Deaumer, and MIS Manager
Larry Mabe
Others Present: Attorney Barry Abrams, General Manager of
Prime Cable Service Robert Burns and several of his staff
members, team members and coaches of the Texas Storm girls
fast pitch soft ball team, State Representative Robert Talton,
and',a number of La Porte citizens
2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Knox Askins.
3. Council considered approving minutes of Public Hearing and
Regular Meeting September 12, 1994.
Motion was made by Councilnerson Cooper to approve the minutes
of September 12 as presented. Second by Councilperson
Maxwell. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
4. Mayor Malone proclaimed September 26, 1994, as Matthew Deaumer
Day. Officer Deaumer and his wife accepted the proclamation.
Also, Mayor Malone presented a proclamation to the girls fast
pitch soft ball team, Texas Storm. A copy of the proclamation
was presented to each of the young ladies on the team and to
their coaches by the La Porte City Council, City Attorney and
City Manager.
5. Mr. Rickie Edward of Cenikor asked to speak to Council
regarding the Cenikor Foundation. Mr. Edwards resides at
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La Porte City Council
September 26, 1994, Page 2
5. Mr. Rickie Edward of Cenikor asked to speak to Council
regarding the Cenikor Foundation. Mr. Edwards resides at
10920 Dogwood, La Porte. Mr. Edwards explained Cenikor is a
nonprofit organization assisting people in a drug and alcohol
treatment behavioral modification program. Mr. Edwards
introduced one of the participants in the Cenikor program Mr.
Carl Bellinger who spoke about the program and its potentials.
Three other La Porte citizens, Liz Brandt, 1708 Roscoe; Julian
Fisher, 3030 Old Highway 146; and Charlie Young, 214 Reynolds,
addressed Council regarding Prime Cable. They each were
seeking Council's assistance in asking Prime Cable to
reconsider their action in removing CNBC and C-SPAN from their
program schedule.
6. Council considered approving a resolution stating concerns to
Prime Cable Company.
City Attorney read: RESOLUTION NO. 94-09 - A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING PRIME CABLE, THE CITY'S FRANCHISED CABLE TELEVISION
OPERATOR, TO RECONSIDER ITS DECISION TO DELETE C-SPAN AND CNBC
FROM ITS PROGRAMMING TO ITS LA PORTE SUBSCRIBERS; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
City Manager Robert T. Herrera explained this resolution has
been brought about because the Council has been receiving
several inquiries and phone calls about the concern of removal
of C-SPAN and CNBC from the cable program. City Hall as well
has received a large number of phone calls referencing the
same concerns. Mr. Herrera stated, "I have visited by phone
with the General Manager of Prime Cable, Mr. Robert Burns and
invited him to the meeting tonight, and he will be more than
happy to answer any questions from the Council."
Mr. Robert Burns addressed the Council -introducing himself as
Bob Burns, Vice President and General Manager of Prime Cable
of Houston. Mr. Burns introduced three associates, Kathleen
Able, Director of Community Affairs, Jerry Lambert, Director
of Regulatory Compliance at the corporate office in Austin,
and Dorothy Bryant, Director of Regulatory Accounting, also
from the corporate office in Austin. Mr. Burns explained that
one feature of the Cable Act of 1992 required cable operators
to carry local broadcasters. He said Prime did not add
Channel 51 or 57 for sometime because he knew if compelled to
add these two channels, Prime would have to remove other
stations which had been a part of the channel lineup. Mr.
Burns explained that for four years the Nelson Polls which
research television viewers nationally stated their survey
Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
September 26, 1994, Page 3
ref lectedC-SPAN and CNBC were the least viewed and least
valued of the cable channels carried on this system. Mr.
Burns stated, "Whether we liked it or not we received an order
from Federal Communications requiring Prime to add Channels 51
and 57 and as Business Manager and General Manager of the
Company, it was my decision that CNBC and C-SPAN would be the
two channels that we would regrettably have to take off to
accommodate this order from the FCC and to comply with the
Cable Act of 1992." Mr. Burns indicated Prime Cable is working
on an expansion of their channel capacity and by the third
quarter of 1995 will increase from the current 40 to 65
channels. At this time C-SPAN and CNBC will be the first two
channels added to the cable system.
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to approve Resolution
94-09 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
7. Council considered awarding a contract to American Computer
Solutions to furnish personal computer parts and related
equipment.
MIS Supervisor Larry Mabe reviewed summary and recommendation
regarding the proposal for personal computer parts and related
equipment.
computer parts and related equipment. Second by Councilperson
Maxwell. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
8. City Manager Robert T. Herrera reminded Council Salute to
Industry Banquet honoring Lyondell Polymers is scheduled for
Thursday, September 29th, at Sylvan Beach Pavilion.
Mr. Herrera called on Director of Planning Chuck Harrington to
report on the utility relocation on Underwood Road. The
report was regarding the emergency situation on Underwood Road
reconstruction Phase III, the section between Fairmont Park
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La Porte City Council
September 26, 1994, Page 4
and Spencer Highway. This area is served by a 2" water line.
Due to an unforeseen situation the line had to be moved, and
a temporary 1" service put in. The City plans to replace this
water line with an 8" main for the approximately eight hundred
feet. This report is to inform you of the emergency situation.
we 'are presenting to you tonight a plan for handling the
situation, and staff will come back in two weeks for a
ratification of the proceedings necessary to alleviate the
emergency.
9. Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay,
Maxwell and Mayor Malone brought items to CouncillIs attention.
10. Council retired into executive session at 7:18 P.M. under
Government Code V.A.T.S. - Chapter 551.071 through 551.076,
and 551.084, Section 551.071 - (Legal), discuss with Legal
Counsel lawsuit with Houston Chemical Services. Council
reconvened the meeting at 7:58 P.M. with no action taken.
11. There being no further business to come before the Council the
meeting duly adjourned at 8:01 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Lenes, City Secretary
Passed and Approved this the loth
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Deotis Gay, Mayor Pro Tem
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�l�PiPs : Matthew Matt" Daeumer has been employee by the
City of La Porte since August 24, 1987, and
WHEREAS, he has served the City of La Porte as a Patrol Officer and a
member of the Special Weapons And Tactics Unit, and
WHEREAS, he has served as a member of the Harris County Organized Crime
and Narcotics Task Force Unit since January of 199Z and
WHEREAS, he has exemplified himself as a leader and one of the best
Undercover Officers in the organization, and
WHEREAS, Matthew Daeumer has won a number of awards such as, 1994
Texas Municipal Police Association Officer of the Year, and 1994 Texas Narcotics Officer
Association Narcotics Officer of the Year awmd
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the City
of La Porte, do hereby proclaim September 26, 1994, as
MATTHEW DAEUMER DAY
in the City of La Porte, and urge all citizens to honor this Police Officer for his care and
concern for his profession, his fellow group members and the citizens of La Porte.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City to be affxed hereto, this the day of 26th day of September, 1994.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
Office of the 'Mayor
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Porte ten year old and
team; and
WHEREAS, this team of young ladies won the national Invitation Tournament
Championship; and
WHEREAS, Texas Storm achieved this lofty title in a remarkable carry. The
narrowest margin of victory in all their games was a 4 to 0 win Out of fifty-nine teams Texas
Storm was the only team to go undefeated; and
WHEREAS, these young ladies took fast place in the Spring Klein Pepsi
Challenge Tournament, fast place in the Houston Metro Tournament, second place in the
Humble Tournament and third place in the Coca Cola Classic Tournament in Alvin; and
WHEREAS, these are some of the finest young ladies in La Porte and they
have distinguished themselves on a national level They worked very hard to achieve their goals
and the City of La Porte is very proud of this team.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the City
of La Porte, do hereby proclaim September 26, 1994, as
TEXAS STORM DAY
in the City of La Porte, and urge all citizens to recognize and commend this team for their
ethic; character and commitment to a higher standard of excellence which has allowed them
to claim a title unprecedented in La Porte Girls Softball Association history.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 26th day of September, 1994.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 94- 09
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING PRIME CABLE, THE CITY'S FRANCHISED CABLE
TELEVISION OPERATOR, TO RECONSIDER ITS DECISION TO DELETE C-SPAN
AND CNBC FROM ITS PROGRAMMING TO ITS LA PORTE SUBSCRIBERS; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
Section 1. Prime Cable offers cable television programming
to subscribers in the City of La Porte under franchise from the
City of La Porte. On September 9, 1994, Prime Cable dropped C-
SPAN, a cable television channel offering public affairs
programming and coverage of the United States House of
Representatives; and CNBC, a financial and public affairs
programming cable network; from its programming for its subscribers
in the City of La Porte, to make room for local stations whose
signals Prime Cable is required to carry by federal law. However,
the choice of channels to be deleted to accommodate the local
stations, was a policy decision made by Prime Cable, in its sole
discretion.
Section 2. Although the City of La Porte does not have legal
jurisdiction to control the programming offered by Prime Cable, the
City of La Porte nevertheless respectfully requests and urges Prime
Cable to reconsider its decision to drop C-SPAN and CNBC. The City
of La Porte has received communications from many of its citizens
who are subscribers to Prime Cable, complaining of the actions of
Prime Cable in dropping C-SPAN and CNBC from its cable lineup,
rather than other programming.
Section 3. In view of the overwhelming response from Prime
Cable subscribers, the City Council of the City of La Porte
RESOLUTION NO. 94-09
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respectfully urges Prime Cable to reconsider its decision, and to
reinstate C-SPAN and CNBC to its cable lineup in the City of La
Porte.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this 'meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this resolution and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council. further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 5. This Resolution shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 26th day of September, 1994.
CITYF LA PORTE
By:
Orman L. a on , Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Lenes, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins, City -Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 26, 1994
Requested By: Larry Mabe, MIS Manager Department: Administration
Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits: 1. Memo from Larry Mabe
2. Vendor Information Sheet
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Request for Proposals were mailed to sixteen area vendors who could provide personal
computer parts and related equipment.
On September 6, 1994 the City received six offers in responses to the request.
The vendor who is awarded the contract shall provided the City with microcomputer
systems and components for the next twelve months.
It is recommended by the MIS Manager that we accept the proposal made by
American Computer Solutions for the purchase of microcomputer systems and
components. The estimated expenditure for supplies is $41,739.00. The 94-95
budget has adequate funds ($45,070) budgeted for these projected expenditures .
Action Required by Council:
Award a contract to American Computer Solutions to furnish personal computer. parts
and related equipment in the amount of $41,739(estimated)•
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Availability of Funds:
XX General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
XX Computer Fund
Account Number: Various Accounts Funds Available: XX YES NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera DATE
City Manager
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Louis Rigby, Director Admin. Services
Susan Kelley, Buyer
From: Larry Mabe, MIS Manager
Date: August 3, 1994
Subject: Request for Proposal, PC Components
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The City received six proposals for PC computer parts and related
equipment.
The following is a brief synopsis of each proposal:
American Computer Solutions
All items were proposed and an adjustment had to be made to reflect
the expected $300 in shipping cost.
This company is located in S.W. Houston and is the same company that
had the contract for the 1993-94 budget year. It has changed its
name from Ti Pan to American Computer Solutions. Their delivery,
replacement and assistance has been good for the last year. The
reliability of the equipment has been good. We had a problem with a
batch of video cards, but they replaced them. I am recommending
renewal of the City's contract with this company.
Jeff Litchfield has reviewed the financial statement of American
Computer Solutions and found no particular problems.
Multi -Systems Support
All items were proposed and only a minor adjustment had to be made
to reflect an equal count of removable disks to balance with the
other proposals. No financial statement was provided as required by
the RFP.
The only drawback of this company is that it has one full-time
employee. I do not think there is a permanent business address,
that is not a residence.. We have purchased a few small items from
them, but reliability and stability of this company in the future is
an unknown factor. This company is lower, in total cost proposed,
than the next lowest by $1,858. The City would be taking a chance at
this point in time and I cannot recommend it.
United Business MachA&
All items were proposed and no adjustment fore made in the total
proposed cost. The major exceptions and advantages of the items
proposed by this company are as follows:
Mother boards meet EPA Energy Star specifications
Mother boards utilize Intel CPUs and are Pentium upgradeable
Floppy drives are the more reliable TEAC brand.
Only offerer to propose EPA Energy Star Monochrome VGA
monitors.
Unlimited phone support by a degreed technician and service
personnel.
This company is located in S.W. Houston area and is large and well
established. They have a large technical staff on hand and
significant warehousing facilities. This company's proposal was not
recommended last year due to its handling of problems for customers
in previous year. Management indicates they have corrected their
service and delivery problems, but two of the five references
provided by them still indicated problems. I would have recommended
this company over American Computer Solutions because of the better
value of the equipment offered, but the continued reports of service
and delivery problems give me cause for concern. I can not recommend
them at this time.
OMAC Group, Inc.
All items were proposed and a $300 adjustment was made in the total
proposed cost for expected shipping cost. A financial report was not
furnished as required in the RFP. The major exceptions and
advantages of the items proposed by this company are as follows:
Mother boards meet EPA Energy Star specifications
Floppy drives are the more reliable TEAC brand.
Electronic Parts Outlet
All items were proposed and no adjustment were made in the total
proposed cost.
This company is in the Clear Lake area and it is large and well
established. They have a good technical staff on hand and
significant warehousing facilities. The company's proposal is not
recommended due to the higher proposed cost but I am recommending
them as an alternate in event American Computer Solutions cannot
meet the City's needs.
Welton/Solar Systems
Not all items were proposed and page 14 of the proposal was missing
and submitted on 9/8/94 after I contacted Mr. Jerald Harris' office.
I used the lowest cost proposed for the items that were not offered.
No financial statement was provided.
This company is located in Clear Lake and provided computers and
parts during the 1992-93 budget year. Service was good and the
equipment was reliable. The company is also a one-man operation, but
he does have a business office. No financial statement was included
in the proposal. Delivery was somewhat slower than American Computer
Solutions. I cannot recommend this company's proposal due to the
proposed cost..
Proposal Break -Down For PCs and Parts
Vendor
Parts
Assembly
Delivery
Base PC1
Major
Adjusted
Name
Total
Charge
Included?
Cost
Difference
Total Cost
American Computer Solutions
41,439
None
No
1,159.50
+$300-Shipping adjustment
Smallest HD 250MB bid
41,739
Multi -Systems Support
39,583
None
Yes
1,099.00
1 employee/no store
39,881
United Business Machines
41,995•
None
Yes
1,174.00
Intel CPU, TEAC Floppy,
.Green
66Mhz MB and Mono VGA
41,995
OMAC Group, Inc.
42,308.13
None
No
1,286.38
+$300-Shipping adjustment
42,608.13
Electronic Parts Outlet
43,162.25
None
Yes
1,180.75
HDs and network cost more
43,162.25
Solar System Computers
43,369
None
Yes
1,286.00
Some items not bid/1 Emp.
43,769
1 Complete 486/50 MHZ personal
computer
with 200-210 MB HD, 4 MB
of memory, keyboard,
both floppy drives and color.
monitor.
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