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Home My WebLink AboutPR 19867: APPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION 0 (HI rtlrur Texas www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: August 15, 2017 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Brian McDougal, City Manager itikkji From: Ronald Burton, Director of Development Services orm..- RE: P.R.No. 19867—Appointing member(s)to the Historical Landmark Commission Introduction: The Port Arthur City Council is being asked approve P.R. No. 19867, appointing member(s)to the Port Arthur Historical Landmark Commission. Background: The Port Arthur City Council, per Ordinance No. 14-15, changed the composition of the board as to delete the alternate positions and to delineate the manner of appointment as denoted in Article XI, Section 14-351(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, Texas. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 19867, appointing member(s) to the Historical Landmark Commission,in accordance with Article XI, Section 14-351(c)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, Texas. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 x Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 x 409.983.8101 x FAX 409.982.6743 P.R.NO. 19867 08/02/2017 PDL PAGE 1 OF 7 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the Historical Landmark Commission was originally created by Ordinance No. 90-63; and, WHEREAS, per Ordinance No. 98-67, the City Council changed the composition of the board by removing the alternate positions and clearly delineating the manner of appointment as denoted in Article XI of Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances; and, WHEREAS,per Ordinance No. 14-15,the City Council amended Ordinance No. 98-67 as it pertained to its composition and the manner in which board members are appointed; and, WHEREAS,the terms of office of the current members who were appointed by the Mayor and Councilmembers from District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Position 7 & 8, expired on April 29, 2017, as delineated in Exhibit"A"; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI (Historical Landmark Commission), Section 14- 351(c) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur the commission shall be composed of (1) One Member of the City Planning and Zoning Commission; (2) One Licensed Architect; (3) One Licensed Attorney; (4) One Member of the Port Arthur Historical Society; (5) One Member of Jefferson County Historical Society; and all members shall have knowledge and experience of the architectural, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic and political history of the city; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmembers wish to appoint the following members to the Commission as delineated in Exhibit"B". P.R.NO. 19866 08/02/2017 PDL PAGE 2 OF 7 NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council hereby appoints the following members as delineated in Exhibit"B"for a three (3) year term, expiring on August 15, 2020. Section 3. That in accordance with Resolution No. 98-157, the appointee shall immediately contact the City Secretary to be sworn in, receive a copy of the Charter and documentation setting up the committee, commission or board, and attend an orientation seminar from the City Attorney's Office. Section 4. That appointees,upon taking the required oath of office and doing all things necessary to qualify for such office, shall have all rights and powers provided by the Statutes and Ordinances pertaining thereto appertaining. Section 5. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED,this day of , 2017 A.D., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: Noes: P.R.NO. 19866 08/02/2017 PDL PAGE 3 OF 7 Derrick F. Freeman, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TMRC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 1/611 Valecia"Val" Ti no, City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Brian McDougal, City Manager Ronald"Ron" Burton, ► re\ or of Development Services P.R.NO. 19866 08/02/2017 PDL PAGE 4 OF 7 EXHIBIT "A" P.R.NO.19866 08/02/2017 PDL PAGE 5 OF 7 HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION (As of 07/26/2016) Current Resolution Term Term Original District Appointee Resolution Appt. & Beginning Ending Appt. & Date Date Dr. W. Sam Monroe RES 14-199 RES 14-199 1 President of the Jefferson 04/29/2014 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 04/29/2014 County Historical Commission 2 Dohn H. LaBiche, FAIA RES 15-083 02/17/2015 04/29/2017 RES 15-083 Architect 02/17/2015 02/17/2015 3 Carl Parker RES 14-199 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199 Licensed Attorney 04/29/2014 04/29/2014 4 Roosevelt Petry, Jr. RES 16-208 07/26/2016 04/29/2017 RES 16-208 GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. 07/26/2016 07/26/2016 Charleen Commings RES 14-199 RES 14-199 5 Adjunct Professor of History At 04/29/2014 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 04/29/2014 Lamar—Port Arthur Fernando Ramirez RES 14-199 RES 14-199 6 City Planning Commission 04/29/2014 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 04/29/2014 7 Mark Porterie RES 14-199 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199 PAISD Superintendent 04/29/2014 04/29/2014 8 Dwight Wagner RES 14-199 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199 04/29/2014 04/29/2014 Leslie McMahen RES 14-199 RES 14-199 Mayor Jefferson County Historical 04/29/2014 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 04/29/2014 Commission Alt. (1) Anthony Leger RES 14-199 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199 04/29/2014 04/29/2014 Alt. (2) Bart Bragg RES 14-199 04/28/2014 04/29/2017 RES 14-199 04/29/2014 04/29/2014 APPOINTED BY: Nominated by Councilmembers and approved by City Council by majority vote. LIAISON: Ronald Burton, Director of Development Services TERMS: Three(3)Years THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION WAS CREATED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO. 90-063 ON OCTOBER 2, 1990. THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION BOARD COMPOSITION WAS AMENDED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO.98-067 ON OCTOBER 16, 1998 AND ORDINANCE NO. 14-15 ON MAY 13,2014. P.R.NO. 19866 08/02/2017 PDL PAGE 6 OF 7 EXHIBIT "B" P.R.NO. 19866 08/02/2017 PDL PAGE 7 OF 7 HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION (REV 08/15/2017) Current Resolution Term Term Original District Appointee Resolution Appt. & Beginning Ending Date Appt. & Date 1 RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 2 RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 3 RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 4 RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 5 RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 6 RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 7 RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 8 RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 Mayor RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/2017 RES 17-??? Alt. (1) 08/15/2017 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 Alt. (2) RES 17-??? 08/15/2017 08/15/2020 08/15/201717 APPOINTED BY: Nominated by Councilmembers and approved by City Council by majority vote. LIAISON: Ronald Burton, Director of Development Services TERMS: Three(3)Years THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION WAS CREATED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO. 90-063 ON OCTOBER 2, 1990. THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION BOARD COMPOSITION WAS AMENDED BY CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ORDINANCE NO.98-067 ON OCTOBER 16, 1998 AND ORDINANCE NO. 14-15 ON MAY 13,2014.