HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 24, 2022 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 9:30 A.M. THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR 6nergv RON BURTON
INGRID HOLMES,MAYOR PRO TEM City of � Cay CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
CAL J.JONES — CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW III ["t r t it 1[Y
KENNETH MARKS YAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES c_au� CITY ATTORNEY
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
May 24, 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, May 24, 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: 896 4649 4181 And Passcode: 850819
(877) 853-5247 US Toll Free
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Please Contact The City Secretary's Office, At (409) 983-8115.
! City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
May 24, 2022
9:30 AM
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie
Mayor Pro Tern Holmes
Councilmember Jones
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Marks
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
City Manager Burton
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By James Gilleylen Regarding The HOME-ARP Grant
Process
(2) A Presentation By Anne Burger Entrekin, Regional Managing Director
Of Hilltop Securities And Attorney Derrick Mitchell Of Holland &
Knight, LP Regarding Certificates of Obligation
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III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(3) A Presentation By City Attorney, Val Tizeno And Attorney Gunnar
Seaquist Of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP Regarding The
2020 Census Redistricting Process And A Review Of The Redistricting
Map Draft Plan To Allow The City Council To Make Revisions And
Amendments, If Deemed Necessary
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Traffic Concerns/Control At Terminal Road
and W. 15th Street (Requested By Councilmember Marks)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 A.M.
(1) The First Of Two Public Hearings To Receive Input And Public
Comment As To The Effect Of The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance On
The City And Any Problems The Ordinance Was Intended To
Remedy; And The Need, If Any, To Continue, Modify, Or Amend The
Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
The Second Public Hearing Will Be Held On Tuesday, June 7, 2022
At 6:00 P.M.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 A.M. — CONTINUED
(2) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments
Regarding Z22-03 — Specific Use Permit For Approximately
0.3003-Acres Of Land Consisting Of Tract 3-A, Block 1, Alamo
Heights, (3937 9th Avenue), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
Purpose Of The Request Is To Allow For The Operation Of An Ice
Cream Shop/Food Truck In Planned Development District — 14 (PD-
14)
A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will Also Be
Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be Examined In The City
Planning Department, City Hall, Port Arthur, Texas
If You Cannot Attend The Meeting You May Send A Letter To The
Planning Director, City Of Port Arthur, 444 Fourth Street, Planning
Department Third Floor, Port Arthur, TX 77641. If There Are
Additional Questions You May Contract The Planning Department At
(409) 983-8135
The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The
City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 A.M. — CONTINUED
(3) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments
Regarding Z22-04 — Zoning Change Requested For
Approximately 1.523-Acres Of Land Out Of Tract 1, Lot 12, Block 1,
Foster Village (Southwest Corner Of Main Avenue And Northwest
Corner Of 13th Street), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The
Purpose Of The Request Is To Change The Zoning From Multiple
Family (MF) To Neighborhood Service (NS) For The Development Of
Commercial Business (i.e., Convenience Store, Small Offices,
Laundry Mats, Eateries, etc.)
A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will Also Be
Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be Examined In The City
Planning Department, City Hall, Port Arthur, Texas
If You Cannot Attend The Meeting You May Send A Letter To The
Planning Director, City Of Port Arthur, 444 Fourth Street, Planning
Department Third Floor, Port Arthur, TX 77641. If There Are
Additional Questions You May Contract The Planning Department At
(409) 983-8135
The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The
City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov
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;
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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 — NONE
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.
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MAY 24, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
A. Travel Request/Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22533 — A Resolution Authorizing Rental Of A Compactor
For The Landfill From C & C Manufacturing, LLC Of Ottumwa, Iowa,
For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $40,500.00. Funding Is Available
In The Solid Waste — Landfill's Equipment Rental Account, Account
Number 403-50-320-5402-00-000
(2) P.R. No. 22543 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 To The
Economic Development Conditional Grant Agreement Between The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
And Mike's Enterprises, Inc.
(3) P.R. No. 22544 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
And Aattaboy Termite & Pest Control, Inc., For Services At 549 4th
Street (The Press Building). Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-
80-625-5312-00-00-000
(4) P.R. No. 22545 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Execute An
Agreement With Team Solutions, Inc. For The Replacement Of The
Building Automation Server At 501 Procter For An Amount Not To
Exceed $5,650.00; Street; Funds Available In EDC Account No.: 120-
80-625-5312-00-00-000
(5) P.R. No. 22547 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Purchase Seven
(7) Additional Quads From Datavox In The Amount Of $4,563.66.
Funds Available In Account 120-80-625-8522-00-00-000
(6) P.R. No. 22548 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts Due To Leaks And/Or
Equipment Malfunction
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 22553 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision
To Approve Additional Repairs Of Monitoring Well And Gas Probes At
The Landfill By SCS Engineers Of Houston, Texas, With The
Budgetary Impact Of $34,600.00. The Additional Funding Is
Available In The Solid Waste — Landfill's Other Contractual Service
Account, Account Number 403-50-320-5470-00-00-000
(8) P.R. No. 22554 — A Resolution Approving Settlement Of Wind
Damage Claims In The Amount Of$217,050.21 Made Against Certain
Underwriters At Lloyd's Of London Insurance Company (Through
Agent USI Southwest Inc., El Paso) Due To Hurricane Laura (August
27, 2020) To Various City Properties
(9) P.R. No. 22556 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The Jefferson County Tourism Grant In The Amount Of
$19,988.00 For Improvements To The Beach/Park On The Waterway
For A Bird Viewing Area On Pleasure Island
(10) P.R. No. 22559 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Zoning Change For Approximately 3.578-Acres
Of Land Consisting Of Tract II, Reserve "B", Fairway Estates (North
Of Jimmy Johnson And East Of Golfhill Drive), Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas, For The Residential Development Of Patio Homes.
Z22-02 (D&T Interest, LLC)
(11) P.R. No. 22560 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For Approximately 0.7602-
Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lots 7-12, Block 345, City Of Port Arthur
Addition (2301 Gulfway Drive), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas,
For The Operation Of A Package Store. Z22-05 (Zanamar Properties,
LLC)
(12) P.R. No. 22561 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To
Consider A Proposed Abandonment For Approximately A 0.067-Acre
(20' X 146') Portion Of A Dedicated Alley Right-Of-Way, Block 474
(Between Austin Avenue And Waco Avenue), Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas, For The Residential Development Of Single-Family
Home. A22-01 (Clarence Wise)
AGENDA
MAY 24, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(13) P.R. No. 22562 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With PGAL, Inc. Of Houston, Texas For The
Development Of A Facilities Master Plan For The Proposed City Of
Port Arthur Animal Shelter, Recreation Area, And Other City
Facilities Located At 3600 Gates Boulevard [A.K.A. Former St. Mary
Hospital Site], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, In The Not To
Exceed Amount Of $41,500.00; Funding Available In Capital
Building Account 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000; Project B00008-DES
(14) P.R. No. 22563 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract For The Purchase Of Sodium Chlorite For Six Months
For The Water Utilities Department With Evoqua Water Technologies
Of Sarasota, Florida, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$483,600.00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 410-40-210-5217-
00-00-000, Treatment Chemicals
(15) P.R. No. 22567 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Cross Plus Construction Of Waco, Texas For
The Demolition Of Port Arthur Transit's Decommissioned
Maintenance Building's Foundation Located At 320 Dallas Avenue In
Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Not To Exceed $116,200.00.
Funding Is Available In Account 401-70-530-8525-00-60-000,
Project TR11430. CAP-OCO
(16) P.R. No. 22568 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Issue
A Payment To The YMCA Of Southeast Texas (Port Arthur Branch)
In The Total Amount Of $80,000.00 For The Annual Operation Of
The West Side Development Center. Funding Is Available From The
American Rescue Plan Account (ARPA) No. 169-07-015-5470-00-40-
000
(17) P.R. No. 22569 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Through
The Pleasure Island Department To Accept A Donation From The
S.A.L.T. Club In The Form Of Flowers For The Beautification Of
Pleasure Island
(18) P.R. No. 22574 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 22-055 In Its
Entirety For Litter Fences For The City Landfill From Coastal Netting
Systems Of Bakersfield, California In The Amount Of $106,000.00
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MAY 24, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(19) P.R. No. 22575 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The
2022 Juneteenth Alumni Softball Tournament, Designating The Port
Arthur Alumni Softball Group As Exclusive Concessionaire And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Thereof
(20) P.R. No. 22576 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order Nos. 2 And 3 To The Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And SETEX Facilities And Maintenance LLC Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Construction At 5200 7th Street (Formerly
Lakeview Pool), Increasing The Contract Amount By $75,757.55 To
A New Contract Amount Of $962,261.41; Funding Available In
Account Number 307-25-067-8525-00-10-000 Project Number
PR0003
(21) P.R. No. 22578—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Braeko, Inc. Of Port Neches, Texas For The
Purchase Of Litter Fences For The City's Landfill In The Amount Of
$80,400.00; Funding Is Available In The Landfill Equipment Account
Number 403-50-320-8522-00-00-000
(22) P.R. No. 22584 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Execute An
Agreement With Industrial Commercial Mechanical Of Beaumont,
Texas For The Air Balancing And HVAC System Repairs At 501
Procter Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $18,488.00 Funds
Available In EDC Account Number 120-80-625-5312-00-00-000
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 22546 — A Resolution Amending A Professional Agreement
With Davidson Troilo Ream Garza, A Professional & Corporation To
Serve As Interim Legal Counsel For The Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation In The Amount Not To Exceed
$60,000.00; Funds Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-
5420-00-00-000
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AGENDA
MAY 24, 2022
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(2) P.R. No. 22558 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing
Member(s) To The Historical Landmark Commission (Requested By
Mayor Pro Tem Holmes)
(3) P.R. No. 22566 —A Resolution Appointing A Member To The Planning
And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur For An Unexpired
Term Ending On October 30, 2023
(4) P.R. No. 22581 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Publication Of The Notice Of
Intention To Issue City Of Port Arthur, Texas Combination Tax And
Revenue Certificates Of Obligation In A Principal Amount Not To
Exceed $10,000,000 For The Construction Of Public Works And Any
Items Related Thereto And For The Payment Of Contractual
Obligations For Professional Services; Authorizing The Distribution
Of A Preliminary Official Statement Relating To Such Certificates;
And Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7063 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of
The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific Use Permit #240 To
Allow The Land Use Of "Bakery And Confectionary Shop" On 0.3003-
Acre Of Land Consisting Of Tract 3-A, Block 1, Alamo Heights
Addition (3937 9th Avenue), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
(Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City
Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The Code
Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand
[$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication In The Official
Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur Effective Immediately After
Publication Date. Z22-03 — Harold & Betty Garcia
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AGENDA
MAY 24, 2022
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(2) P.O. No. 7064 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of
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The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning On 1.523-Acre Of
Land Out Of Tract 1, Lot 12, Block 1, Foster Village (North Of Main
Avenue And West Of 13th Street), Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The
City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The
Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two
Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication In The
Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur Effective Immediately
After Publication Date. Z22-04 — Thomas & Evelyn Kemper
(3) P.O. No. 7066 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster
Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
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 — To Discuss And Receive Legal
Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or Pending
Claims, Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port
Arthur
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MAY 24, 2022
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The
Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Within The
City Limits Of Port Arthur
(3) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties,
Responsibilities And Evaluations Of The City Attorney, City Manager
and City Secretary
(4) Section 551.087 Government Code —To Discuss Economic Incentives
For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospect
*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 May 25, 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.