HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 01, 2022 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 9:30 A.M. THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR ,g,. RON BURTON
DONALD FRANK,SR.. NI 11'OR PRO TEM City of CityCITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: IJ SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
INGRID HOLMES may— CITY SECRETARY
CAL J.JONES Volj!t rthur
THOMAS J.KINLAW III VAL TREND
KENNETH MARKS Texas CITY ATTORNEY
CHARLOTTE MOSES
AG EN DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
February 1, 2022
9:30 A. M .
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled At 9:30 A.M. CST On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 By Telephonic And
Videoconference In Addition To Allowing In Person Attendance. A Quorum Of
The City Council Will Be Physically Present In The City Council Chamber, Fifth Floor,
City Hall, 444 Fourth Street Port Arthur, Texas. The Public May Participate In The
Meeting In Person Or By Dialing One Of The Following Toll-Free Numbers And Entering
The Meeting ID: 811 2928 2863 And Passcode: 457284
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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
February 1, 2022
9:30 AM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie
Mayor Pro Tern Frank
Councilmember Holmes
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Marks
Councilmember Moses
City Manager Burton
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Terrance Prevost Regarding Historic Home Restoration Of A Cottage
Built In 1910 Located At 2525 4th Street
(2) Clarence F. Mitchell Regarding Ecotourism And Enterprise Zone Tax
Credit
(3) James Thornton Regarding The Community Of Port Arthur
(4) Theron Tate Regarding The Potential Disannexation Of Land Located
Near Brai Drive
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By City Attorney, Val Tizeno and Attorney Gunnar
Seaquist Of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP Regarding The
2020 Census Redistricting Process
(2) A Presentation By Allen Sims Of The Jefferson County Drainage
District No. 7 Regarding The Port Arthur Project
(3) A Presentation By Charles Wheeler Of The U.S. Army Corps Of
Engineers Regarding The Port Arthur Project
(4) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The December Financial Report
And Quarterly Investment Report
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 A.M. — NONE
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Pursuant To 551.0415 Of The Texas Government Code, The Mayor And
Council May Make Announcements Regarding Items Of Community
Interest, Which Include The Following:
(1) Expressions Of Thanks, Congratulations, Or Condolence;
(2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules;
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER) — CONTINUED
(3) An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition Of A Public Official, Public
Employee, Or Other Citizen, Except That A Discussion Regarding A
Change In The Status Of A Person's Public Office Or Public
Employment Is Not An Honorary Or Salutary Recognition For
Purposes Of This Subdivision;
(4) A Reminder About An Upcoming Event Organized Or Sponsored By
The Governing Body;
(5) Information Regarding A Social, Ceremonial, Or Community Event
Organized Or Sponsored By An Entity Other Than The Governing
Body That Was Attended Or Is Scheduled To Be Attended By A
Member Of The Governing Body Or An Official Or Employee Of The
Political Subdivision; And
(6) Announcements Involving An Imminent Threat To The Public Health
And Safety Of People In The Political Subdivision That Has Arisen
After The Posting Of The Agenda
**Possible Action May Not Be Discussed In Conjunction With The
Information Provided In The Report
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Travel Request/Expense Reports
Request For Pre-Approval Of Travel Pursuant To 78-269 (b) (8) Of
The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur (Ordinance No.
18-63)
(Al) Mayor Thurman Bartle:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 —25, 2022 $1,802.01
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VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — CONTINUED
(A2) Mayor Pro Tern Donald Frank:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 —25, 2022 $1,778.76
(A3) Councilmember Ingrid Holmes:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 —25, 2022 $1,778.76
(A4) Councilmember Cal Jones:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 —25, 2022 $1,816.00
(A5) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 —25, 2022 $1,778.76
(A6) Councilmember Kenneth Marks:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 —25, 2022 $1,778.76
(A7) Councilmember Charlotte Moses:
Texas Economic Development Council
Round Rock, TX
February 21 —25, 2022 $1,778.76
B. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22315 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement For Independent Professional Services With Dr. Albert T.
Thigpen As It Pertains To Serving As A Third-Party Facilitator
Pursuant To Section 78-103 (b) Of The Code Of Ordinances; Funding
Available In Account Number 001-01-003-5420-00-10-000
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VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — CONTINUED
C. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7032 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 Of The Code
Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur By Adding Article IV: An
Addendum As It Pertains To The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation's Grievance Process For Complaints Of
Harassment And Appeals Of Discipline
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or
Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background
And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A
Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being
Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen,
In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For
Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.
A. Travel Request/Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes
January 11, 2022 Regular Meeting
January 18, 2022 Special Meeting Executive Session
January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting
January 25, 2022 City Council & EDC Joint Special Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22156—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply
For Fiscal Year 2022 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activity
Program (LETPA) Funding With No Grant Match Requirement
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 22278 — A Resolution Ratifying Change Order No. 1 To The
Contract With MR, Inc. (Group A), As It Pertains To The Removal
Of Two Commercial Properties From The Demolition List, Thereby
Decreasing The Contract Amount By $23,950.00 To A New Total Of
$41,200.00; Account No. 001-13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General
Fund-Other Contractual Service)
(3) P.R. No. 22279 — A Resolution Ratifying Change Order No. 1 To The
Contract With AAR, Inc. (Group B), As It Pertains To The Removal
Of One Commercial Property From The Demolition List, Thereby
Decreasing The Contract Amount By $5,900.00 To A New Total Of
$48,200.00; Account No. 001-13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General
Fund-Other Contractual Service)
(4) P.R. No. 22285 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Straight Line
Services Of Buna, Texas In The Amount Of $34,667.20 And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For
Demolition Of Six (6) Residential Structures With Transite (Group C-
T) Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-
13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other Contractual Service)
(5) P.R. No. 22287 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Straight Line
Services, Of Buna, Texas, In The Amount Of $25,097.20 And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For
Demolition Of Six (6) Residential Structures With Transite (Group A-
T) Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-
13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other Contractual Service)
(6) P.R. No. 22300 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A Public
Hearing On February 15, 2022 At 6:00 PM To Consider Whether Or
Not To Issue A Major Pipeline Permit To G.T. Logistics, LLC Of San
Antonio, Texas For The Installation Of A Twenty Inch (20") Gasoline
Pipeline And Four Inch (4") Fiber Optics Conduit Within The
Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County Texas
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 22303 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Contracts For The Purchase Of Water And Wastewater Treatment
Chemicals For The Water Utilities Department With Napco Chemical,
Univar Solutions USA, Inc., DXI Industries, Inc., Airgas Specialty
Products, Inc., Tanner Industries, Inc., Pencco, Inc., And Carus, LLC
With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $1,029,748.80. Budgeted
Funds Are Available In Water Purification And Wastewater Treatment
Divisions Account Numbers 410-40-210-5217-00-00-000 & 410-40-
225-5217-00-00-000, Treatment Chemicals
(8) P.R. No. 22317—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With South East Texas Lawn & Maintenance Of
Beaumont, Texas For Grass Cutting Services At The Civic Center
Department Buildings With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$51,660.00 Per Year. Funding Available In Civic Center Account
Number 001-15-043-5311-00-20-000
(9) P.R. No. 22320 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Coastal Netting Systems Of Bakersfield,
California For The Purchase Of Litter Fences In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $106,000.00 For The City's Landfill. Funding Is Available
In The Landfill Equipment Account Number 403-50-320-8522-00-00-
000
(10) P.R. No. 22327—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Preferred Facilities Group Of Beaumont, Texas
For The Repairs To Lakeside Park, Mosley Pool, County Park, Cecil
Reynolds Park And Lions Park In A Total Amount Not To Exceed
$79,909.92; Funding Available In Capital Account No. LAUR25-GRE-
EQM & LAUR-GRE-BUM
(11) P.R. No. 22330 — A Resolution Ratifying An Interlocal Contract With
The City Of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Hardin County, Orange
County, And Jasper County To Secure Grant Funding From The State
Of Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority For Operation Of
The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(12) P.R. No. 22332 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Amend The Sludge Dewatering Contract With Sprint Waste Of Texas,
LP Of Port Arthur, Texas, Increasing The Original Contact Amount By
$10,777.76 To A New Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $90,777.76;
Funding Available In Account No. 410-40-225-5470-00-00-000,
Other Contractual Services
(13) P.R. No. 22333 — A Resolution Requesting Approval Of Port Arthur
Transit's Updated Title VI Program For The Period Of 2021 — 2024
As Required By The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regarding
Policies And Procedures As Outlined In The Civil Service Act Of 1964
(14) P.R. No. 22342 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year And Final
Renewal Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Section
4A Economic Development Corporation And Frey's Landscape Of
Orange, Texas For Landscaping And Irrigation Maintenance At The
Spur 93 Business Park With A Budgetary Impact Of $57,295.00;
PAEDC Funding Account No. 120-80-625-5479-00-00-000
(15) P.R. No. 22345 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With City Fence Company Of Port Arthur, Texas
For The Construction Of A Commercial Grade Chain Link Fence In
The Not To Exceed Amount Of $30,500.00 Pursuant To Cause No.
B-176,606; William Worsham V. City Of Port Arthur. Funding
Available In General Liability Fund - Claims And Settlement Expense
Account No. 612-11-025-5416-00-00-000
(16) P.R. No. 22348 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas Adopting Guidelines For Persons Submitting
Specific Redistricting Proposals And Providing Comments For The
2021 Redistricting Process
(17) P.R. No. 22349 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas Adopting Criteria For Use In Redistricting The City
Based On The 2020 Census
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(18) P.R. No. 22351 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A One Year Contract With BioPURE Houston East Belt Of
Friendswood, Texas For The Sanitizing Of City Buildings To Prevent
The Spread Of The Coronavirus, With A Projected Budgetary Impact
Amount Of $40,000.00; Funding Is Available In Account Number
001-21-059-5312-00-70-000
(19) P.R. No. 22352 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To
Participate In The Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) CFO
To Go Program For The Purpose Of Providing Consulting Services For
The City At No Cost
(20) P.R. No. 22354—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A One Year Professional Services Agreement With Warren
Environmental Of Village Mills, Texas, For Consulting Services
Relating To Environmental Programs For Water And Wastewater
Operations With A Total Projected Budgetary Amount Of$24,950.00.
Funding Is Available In The Water Utilities Account No. 410-40-200-
5420-00-00-000, Professional Services
(21) P.R. No. 22355 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A One Year Contract With Tri-Con, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas
For The Purchase Of Dyed, Off-Road Diesel For Public Works,
Pleasure Island And Utility Operation Departments, With An Annual
Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $150,000.00. Funds
Available In Fuel Accounts 001-21-055-5230-00-70-00 (Drainage);
403-50-320-5230-00-00-00 (Landfill); 450-60-410-5230-00-00-000
(Pleasure Island); 410-40-210-5230-00-00-000; 410-40-215-5230-
00-00-000; 410-40-220-5230-00-00-000; And 410-40-225-5230-00-
00-000 (Utility Services)
(22) P.R. No. 22356 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A One Year Contract With Patriot Security EOC Of
Nederland, Texas For Security Guard Services For City Hall And City
Hall Annex In The Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$90,000.00, Funds Available In Account No. 001-21-059-5470-00-
70-00
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(23) P.R. No. 22361 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Amend The Professional Services Contract With Weaver And Tidwell,
LLP, For Auditing Services, Increasing The Contract By $77,000.00
To A New Contract Amount Not To Exceed $243,000.00; Funding Is
Available In The Finance Department Professional Services Account
#001-07-015-5420-00-10-000.
(24) P.R. No. 22364 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21-525, As
It Pertains To The Purchase Of A Finn T120 Hydro-Seeder From
Romco Paving Equipment Of Houston, Texas, Through BuyBoard
Contract No. 597-19, Increasing The Amount By $8,930.00 To A New
Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $83,249.00; Funding Is Available In
The Capital Reserve Account No. 625-50-000-8520-00-00-000
(25) P.R. No. 22365 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase One (1) BOMAG Asphalt Paver For The Streets Division
From R. B. Everett & Company Of Pasadena, Texas, Through The
BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. 597-19,
With A Total Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $442,164.00.
Funding Is Available From Account Nos. 625-21-000-8523-00-00-000
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 21953 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An
Amended Commercial Lease Agreement With The City Of Port Arthur
For An Emergency Operations Center At 549 4th Street (The Press
Building)
(2) P.R. No. 22000 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into An Emergency Services Contract With BFI Waste Systems
Of Texas, LP DBA Republic Services Of Beaumont, Texas, For
Residential Refuse Collection Services In The Not To Exceed Amount
Of $145,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 169-07-015-
5401-00-00-000, Project No. ARP010-GRE-RNT
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FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 22018 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into An Emergency Services Contract With Premier Truck
Sales & Rental, Inc. Of Cleveland, Ohio, For The Rental Of Two
Garbage Trucks In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $31,000.00.
Funding Is Available In ARPA Account No. 169-07-015-5401-00-40-
000, Project No. ARP010-GRE-RNT
(4) P.R. No. 22340 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Incentive
Contract & Loan Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section
4A Economic Development Corporation And Haulin Gas, LLC In An
Amount Not To Exceed $490,516.00; Funds Available In EDC
Account No. 120-80-625-5478-00-00-000
(5) P.R. No. 22341 — A Resolution Approving An Economic Development
Conditional Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And PARC
Enterprises, Inc., D/B/A Script Care Pharmacy Of Texas For An
Amount Not To Exceed $157,130.00; Funds Available In EDC
Account No. 120-80-625-5478-00-00-000
(6) P.R. No. 22344 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 19-526 As
It Pertains To A Purchase Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And NDC
Housing And Economic Development Corporation, Inc., A New York
Corporation For Property Located At 4th Street Between Mobile And
Shreveport Avenues.
(7) P.R. No. 22370 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation (Requested By Councilmember Moses)
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT—
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7029 — An Ordinance Granting To CenterPoint Energy
Resources Corp., DBA CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operations,
The Right, Privilege And Franchise To Construct, Install, Extend,
Remove, Replace, Abandon, Operate And Maintain Its Facilities
Within The Public Rights-Of-Way Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
For The Transportation, Delivery, Sale And Distribution Of Natural
Gas; Containing Other Provisions Relating To The Foregoing Subject;
Providing For Severability And Providing An Effective Date
(2) P.O. No. 7034—An Ordinance Authorizing The Execution Of A Special
Warranty Deed To Andy Green And Joyce Green, As It Pertains To
The Property Located At 580 Pleasure Pier Boulevard; Legally
Described As Unit 318, Building "B", Phase II, Pleasure Island Sea
Cabins
(3) P.O. No. 7035 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of
Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2021
And Ending September 30, 2022 By $16,392.00 For The General
Fund
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter
551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article
6252-17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding
Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement:
"A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The
Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code":
Section 551.071 — Litigation And/Or Legal Advice
Section 551.072 — Land
Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City
Section 551.074 — Personnel
Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices
Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development
Incentives
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Client Privilege- To
Discuss A Matter In Which The Duty Of The Attorney To The
Governmental Body Under The Texas Disciplinary Rules Of
Professional Conduct Of The State Bar Of Texas Clearly Conflicts
With The Open Meetings Act
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal
Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or Pending
Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The
Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Within The
City Limits And Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)/Industrial District
of Port Arthur
(4) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And
Responsibilities Of The City Attorney, City Manager, And City
Secretary (Requested By Councilmember Jones)
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AGENDA
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED
(5) Section 551.087 Government Code —To Discuss Economic Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospect
(Artistic Design Welding & Fabrication)
*The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On
In Open Session
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect
To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 9:30 AM On February 2, 2022.
During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining
Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters,
All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law
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RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL & AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the records,state that subject he wishes to discuss,state whom he is representing if he represents an
organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his
remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and/or discomfort to the public.
8. Persons Having Complaints,Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees. No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning.All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal.If,after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer,a person persists in disturbing the meeting,such
Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself,the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal.Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce.Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division,and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
Persons Requesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items(1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
Specific Agenda Items. After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item,who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three (3) minutes."Specific Agenda
Items"are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.