HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2) NOVEMBER 06, 2018 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — November 6, 2018
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Scott 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,
November 6, 2018 at 5:33 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the
following members present: Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Cal Jones, Harold
Doucet, Sr. and Kaprina Frank; Interim City Manager Harvey Robinson, City Secretary
Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Tim
Duriso.
Mayor Derrick Freeman, Mayor Pro Tern Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Councilmember
Charlotte Moses were absent from the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Doucet chaired the meeting.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Ellis Allen Regarding The Appoint/Reappointment Of
Members To The Port Arthur Beautification Commission
Not present.
(2) John Beard, Jr. Regarding Hurricane Recovery And
Community Redevelopment, Q02
John Beard, 501 W. 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-
mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By The Texas Department Of Transportation
Regarding A Status Update On The Planned Interchange
Improvements At Highway 69/73
TXDOT— Beaumont District Director, Transportation Planning & Development Adam Jack
gave the above-mentioned presentation.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM
(1) Notice Is Hereby Given Of A Second Public Hearing Of The
City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas To Be Held Pursuant To
Chapter 43 Of The Local Government Code In The City
Council Chambers, City Hall, Fifth Floor, 444 4th Street At
6:00 0' Clock P.M., On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 To
Review Plans For The Proposed Annexation Of The
Property. It Being A 2.543 Tract Or Parcel Of Land Situated
In The B.B.B. & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract 92, Located At The
Intersection Of State Highway 82 And Terminal Road. The
First Public Hearing Was Held On Tuesday, October 23, In
The City Council Chambers, City Hall, Fifth Floor, 444 4th
Street At 9 0' Clock A.M. All Persons Interested Will Be
Given An Opportunity To Be Heard At Said Hearing
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:01 p.m.
The City Attorney gave an overview of the above-mentioned item.
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 item.
The Public Hearing ended at 6:03 p.m.
(2) A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Authorize
The Chief Of Police To Issue A Wrecker Permit For The
Following Named Business:
ABS Towing & Recovery
Susan Richard, Owner/Operator
115 W Hwy 365
Port Arthur, TX 77640
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m.
The City Attorney gave an overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
Jeremy Squires, 6218 Myers Street, Groves, Texas appeared before the City Council in
favor of the proposed wrecker service.
Warren Field, 1147 60th Street, appeared before the City Council in favor of the
wrecker service.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
(2) A Presentation by Johnathan Williams, President of
Winner's Circle Wanted Riders of Southeast Texas
Regarding Upcoming Zydeco Events and Dance Festivals In
Downtown Port Arthur
Johnathan Williams, 1836 Stilwell, gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent Resolution
(2) P.R. No. 20472 — A Resolution Designating And
Establishing The Zydeco Events And Dance Festivals
Entertainment Area, Designating Winner's Circle Riders Of
Southeast Texas As Exclusive Concessionaire And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement
With Winner's Circle Riders Of Southeast Texas
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20472 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-461.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
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Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-461 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-461
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND
ESTABLISHING THE ZYDECO EVENTS AND
DANCE FESTIVALS ENTERTAINMENT AREA,
DESIGNATING WINNER'S CIRCLE RIDERS OF
SOUTHEAST TEXAS AS EXCLUSIVE
CONCESSIONAIRE AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH WINNER'S CIRCLE RIDERS OF
SOUTHEAST TEXAS
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 20549 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute The Third Amendment To The Water
Service Agreement Between Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC
And The City Of Port Arthur
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution 20549.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20549 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6738 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Conveyance
Of The Property Located At 649 Stadium Road, Port Arthur,
Texas, Also Known As The Felix And Milton Barker
Community Center, To Golden Triangle Church On The Rock
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance,
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6738 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-67.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-67 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-67
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
649 STADIUM ROAD, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS,
ALSO KNOWN AS THE FELIX AND MILTON
BARKER COMMUNITY CENTER, TO GOLDEN
TRIANGLE CHURCH ON THE ROCK
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(2) P.O. No. 6739 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
October 1, 2018 And Ending September 30, 2019 By
$305,600.00 For The Pleasure Island Fund
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Frank
that Proposed Ordinance No. 6739 be adopted.
The City Secretary read the following motion into the record:
That There Be And Is Herby Appropriated The Sum Of Seven,
Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Dollars ($773,000) To The
General Fund Balance For The Payment Of Final Project Close Out
Costs Related To P.R. No. 20479 And P.R. No. 20480
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6739 was amended.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Ordinance No. 6739 was adopted, as amended, becoming Ordinance No. 18-
68.
The caption of Ordinance No. 18-68 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-68
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 BY
$305,600.00 FOR THE PLEASURE ISLAND FUND
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(2) P.R. No. 20352 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order #2 And Final To The
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Landmark
Structures I, LP Of Fort Worth, Texas For The Terminal
Road Elevated Storage Tank And Pump Station Project,
Extending The Duration Of The Project With A Time
Extension Of 208 Days Due To Weather Delays, Project
Time Suspension, And Material Delivery Delays, For A New
Completion Date Of September 4, 2018, And Accounting
For A $274,953.00 Reduction In The Contract Amount,
Bringing The Contract Total To $7,417,047.00; Account No.
429-1258-532.59-00; Project No. R16065
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20352 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-462.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-462 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-462
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #2
AND FINAL TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND LANDMARK
STRUCTURES I, LP OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
FOR THE TERMINAL ROAD ELEVATED STORAGE
TANK AND PUMP STATION PROJECT,
EXTENDING THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT
WITH A TIME EXTENSION OF 208 DAYS DUE TO
WEATHER DELAYS, PROJECT TIME
SUSPENSION, AND MATERIAL DELIVERY
DELAYS, FOR A NEW COMPLETION DATE OF
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018, AND ACCOUNTING FOR A
$274,953.00 REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT, BRINGING THE CONTRACT TOTAL TO
$7,417,047.00; ACCOUNT NO. 429-1258-
532.59-00; PROJECT NO. R16065
(3) P.R. No. 20478 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 And Final To The
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And AlIco, LLC, Of
Beaumont, Texas, For The Phase II Surface Water
Treatment Plant Improvements Project, Decreasing The
Contract Amount By $766,868.17, To A New Contract Total
$22,981,080.83, And Increasing The Contract Time By 491
Calendar Days
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20478 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-463.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-463 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-463
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
AND FINAL TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ALLCO, LLC, OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE PHASE II
SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DECREASING THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $766,868.17, TO A
NEW CONTRACT TOTAL $22,981,080.83, AND
INCREASING THE CONTRACT TIME BY 491
CALENDAR DAYS
(4) P.R. No. 20479 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate Of Guarantee, Contractor's Certificate And
Release, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The
Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port
Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of Final Payment To AlIco, LLC
In The Amount Of $574,527.02 (Retainage); Funded In
Account No. 429-0000-205-00-00, Project No. WSI009
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Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20479 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-464.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-464 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-464
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION, CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE
OF GUARANTEE, CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE
AND RELEASE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AND APPROVAL OF
FINAL PAYMENT TO ALLCO, LLC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $574,527.02 (RETAINAGE);
FUNDED IN ACCOUNT NO. 429-0000-205-00-
00, PROJECT NO. WSI009
(5) P.R. No. 20480 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For Construction Of The Terminal Road Elevated
Storage Tank And Pump Station Project, And Authorizing
The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On
Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of
Final Payment To Landmark Structures, I, L.P., In The
Amount Of $57,386.65 From Account No. 429-1258-
532.59-00, Project No. R16065, And Release Of The
Retainage In The Amount Of $370,852.35 From Account
No. 429-0000-205.00-00, Project No. WSI009
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20480 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-465.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-465 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-465
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION, CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE
AND RELEASE AND CONTRACTOR'S
CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERMINAL ROAD
ELEVATED STORAGE TANK AND PUMP STATION
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AND APPROVAL OF
FINAL PAYMENT TO LANDMARK STRUCTURES,
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I, L.P., IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,386.65 FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 429-1258-532.59-00, PROJECT
NO. R16065, AND RELEASE OF THE RETAINAGE
IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,852.35 FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 429-0000-205.00-00, PROJECT
NO. WSI009
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolution No. 20563:
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Expense Reports
(A1) Mayor Pro Tern Thomas Kinlaw, III:
The Texas Municipal League
Conference
Fort Worth, TX
October 9 — 12, 2018 $1,902.75
(A2) Councilmember Raymond Scott, Jr:
The Texas Municipal League
Conference
Fort Worth, TX
October 9 — 12, 2018 $1,601.78
(A3) Councilmember Cal Jones:
The Texas Municipal League
Conference
Fort Worth, TX
October 9 — 12, 2018 $1,884.40
(A4) Councilmember Harold Doucet, Sr:
The Texas Municipal League
Conference
Fort Worth, TX
October 9 — 12, 2018 $1,881.37
(A5) Councilmember Charlotte Moses:
The Texas Municipal League
Conference
Fort Worth, TX
October 9 — 12, 2018 $2,048.88
B. Minutes
October 23, 2018 Regular Meeting
October 30, 2018 Special Meeting
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20427 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute An Easement With Port Plaza Hotel,
LLC For The Installation Of A Monument Sign On
Approximately 74 SF Of Land Out Of A 2.256-Acre Tract Of
Land, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 20427 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-466.
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(3) P.R. No. 20503 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second And
Final Year Renewal Of The Contract With Total Safety, U.S.,
Inc., Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Asbestos And Lead
Abatement Consulting Services With A Projected Budgetary
Impact In The Amount Of $50,000.00, To Be Charged To
Account No. 001-1052-517.54-00 (General Fund-
Professional Services)
Proposed Resolution No. 20503 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-467.
(4) P.R. No. 20526 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase
Two (2) — 8" Sludge Pumps For Installation At The Port
Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant From Pump WRXS &
Controls Of Pearland, Texas, With An Estimated Budgetary
Impact Of $29,794.00; Funding Available In Account No.
410-1256-532.42-00(Wastewater Treatment/Equipment
Maintenance)
Proposed Resolution No. 20526 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-468.
(5) P.R. No. 20536 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Retain The Services Of David Cargill To Restore
The Bronze Statue The Family At The Public Library With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $21,000.00. Funds
Are Available In Library Special Fund Account No. 102-
1421-553-32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20536 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-469.
(6) P.R. No. 20552 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept The Engineer's Certificate Of
Completion, Contractor's Certificate Of Warranty,
Contractor's Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims,
Contractor's Final Payment Affidavit, And Authorize The
City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On
Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of
Final Payment To Excavation And Construction LLC, Of
Invoice #3 And Release Of Retainage In An Amount Of
$6,295.56 For The 48" Storm Sewer Relocation Project;
Account No. 307-0000-205.00-00, Project No. R17087
Proposed Resolution No. 20552 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-470.
(7) P.R. No. 20553 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase Uniform Items For The Police
Department From Miller Uniforms & Emblems Of Austin,
Texas, Through Buyboard Contract No. 524-17, With A
Budgetary Impact Of $30,250.00. Funds Available Under
001-1101-521.26-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20553 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-471.
(8) P.R. No. 20555 — A Resolution Approving Payment In The
Not To Exceed Amount Of $95,227.11 For The TCEQ Annual
Consolidated Water Quality Assessment Fees For All Three
(3) Wastewater Treatment Plants In The City Of Port
Arthur. Utility Operations Department, Wastewater
Treatment Division, Account No. 410-1256-532.59-01,
Regulatory Fees
Proposed Resolution No. 20555 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-472.
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(9) P.R. No. 20558 — A Resolution Authorizing A Chapter 380
Agreement With Magna Properties, LTD / Tri-Con Inc.
Located In A Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
Proposed Resolution No. 20558 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-473.
(10) P.R. No. 20561 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 01 To The Contract
Between Crawley's Shoreline Construction Of Baytown,
Texas And The City Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Pleasure
Island Bulkhead Replacement Project, Increasing The
Contract Amount By $8,500.00 To A New Contract Amount
Of $353,255.00 And Increasing The Contract Time By 2
Days To A New Term Of 92 Consecutive Calendar Days.
Funding Is Available In Account No. 450-1293-549.89-00,
Marina Other Structures Account. (Capital Outlay)
Proposed Resolution No. 20561 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-474.
(11) P. R. No. 20562 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Paramount Design
And Development Of Beaumont, Texas, For The
Reconstruction Of Three (3) Houses, And City Council
Authorization Of The Expenditure Of Contingency Funds In
The Amount Of $3,500.00, And Increasing The Contract
Time By 20 Days To A New Term Of 110 Days
Proposed Resolution No. 20562 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-475.
(13) P. R. No. 20564 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SpawGlass
Construction Corp., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Repairs To
Pleasure Island Golf Club House For An Amount Of
$25,600.00. Funding Available In Account No. 450-1291-
549.32-00
Proposed Resolution No. 20564 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-476.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(12) P.R. No. 20563 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Contracts Between Its Third Party
Administrator (Administrative Services Only) For The City
Of Port Arthur Blue Cross Medicate Advantage PPO And
Prescription Drug Plan For Its Medicare Eligible
Dependent(s), And Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute All Documents
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20563 was tabled.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 20510 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Construction
Board Of Adjustments And Appeals
Councilmember Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20563 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-477.
Voting Yes: Councilmember Doucet, Scott, Jones and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 18-477 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18-477
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
AND APPEALS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Jones and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 6:35 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 November 6, 2018.
APPROVED
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