HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 9, 2009 - SPECIAL MEETINGSPECIAL MEETING -June 9, 2009
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Henderson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Special Session on Tuesday, June 9,
2009 at 5:37 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth "Liz" Segler;
Councilmembers Jack Chatman, Jr., Martin Flood, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson, Dawana
K. Wise and Thomas J. "Tom" Henderson; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, City
Secretary Terri Hanks, City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow and Sergeant At Arms Sergeant
Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember John Beard, Jr. joined the Special Meeting at 6:13 p.m.
II. ITEMS REQURING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
P.R. No. 15291 - A Resolution Appointing Member To The
Grievance Board As It Pertains To The Local Business Enterprise
System Program
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 15291 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember
Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 15291 be tabled.
Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood,
Williamson, Wise and Henderson.
None: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 15291 was tabled.
III. CLOSED MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION -NOT HELD
Closed Meetino:
Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For
Industrial Business Prospects
IV. *REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(i) Report On The Local Business Enterprise Program
(2) Report By Dr. Hutchins On The Application Form And
Procedures For Port Arthur Companies To Be Certified As
an LBE In The Port Arthur Local Business Enterprise
Program
Dr. Janis Hutchins, 650 Ridgewood Drive, Port Neches, Texas appeared before the City
Council to present the Local Business Enterprise Program Interim Report as shown in
Exhibit "A" of the Meeting Minutes. She addressed inquiries related to the application
form and the application process. Dr. Hutchins reported the Grievance Board would
consist of one member from the city, one member from industry, and she would serve
as the facilitator.
GP Industries Chief Executive Officer Roosevelt Petry, 400 Gulfway Drive, appeared
before the City Council to comment on the Port Arthur Local Business Program.
Councilmember Williamson left the Special Meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Councilmember Beard arrived at the Special Meeting at 6:13 p.m.
Councilmember Chatman left the Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Flood left the Special Meeting at 6:56 p.m.
V. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Due to a lack of a quorum, the June 9, 2009 Special Meeting ended at 7:02 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 DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS
END OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD: June 9, 2009
APPROVED
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