HomeMy WebLinkAbout(07) MINUTES 09/18/2017 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — September 18, 2017
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Moses gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
September 18, 2016 at 9:08 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the
following members present: Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Thomas Kinlaw, III,
Osman Swati, Charlotte M. Moses and Kaprina Frank; City Manager Brian McDougal,
City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms
Chief of Police Patrick Melvin.
Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Cal Jones and Councilmember Willie "Bae"
Lewis, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting while in session.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M.
(1) The Second Public Hearing To Receive Public Comment And
Hear All Persons Desiring To Be Heard On The Proposed Ad
Valorem Property Tax Rate For Tax Year 2017
A Tax Rate Of $0.792000 Per $100 Valuation Has Been
Proposed For Adoption By The Governing Body Of City Of
Port Arthur. This Rate Exceeds The Lower Of The Effective
Or Rollback Tax Rate, And State Law Requires That Two
Public Hearings Be Held By The Governing Body Before
Adopting The Proposed Tax Rate
** Please Note That The Public Hearing Scheduled For August 29, 2017 At
9:00 AM Did Not Take Place Due To Inclement Weather. The City Of Port
Arthur And City Hall Were Closed As A Result Of Hurricane Harvey. A Disaster
Declaration Was Issued By The Mayor Of Port Arthur And A Disaster
Proclamation Was Issued By The Governor Of Texas As Pertains To Hurricane
Harvey
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:10 a.m.
The City Attorney gave an overview of the above-mentioned tax rate.
Interim Finance Director Rosie Vela appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned tax rate.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned tax rate.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:17 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
(1) A Presentation By Robert Turner Of JK Chevrolet Regarding
Saltwater Impacted Vehicles State Regulations (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
The above-mentioned presentation was postponed until the September 26, 2017
Regular Meeting.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, the City Council recessed their meeting at 9:22 a.m. and reconvened their
meeting at 3:05 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Freeman;
Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw, Doucet, Moses and Frank; City Manager McDougal; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Melvin.
Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Lewis and Swati joined the Regular Meeting
during session.
IV. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
(1) P. O. No. 6645 - An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of
Disaster And Emergency Pursuant To §418.108(B) Of The
Texas Government Code
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6645 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-36.
Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Jones; Councilmembers Scott, Kinlaw,
Doucet, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 17-36 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17-36
An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of
Disaster And Emergency Pursuant To
§418.108(B) Of The Texas Government Code
V. 2017-2018 BUDGET WORKSHOP
Review And Discussion Of The City Of Port Arthur's Proposed
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget
The City Manager presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Budget to the City
Council.
The City Manager and Finance Officer's appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned proposed budget.
VI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 4:37 p.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR DERRICK FREEMAN
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD September 18, 2017.
APPROVED
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