HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 19, 2022 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 9:30 A.M. THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR Energy RON BURTON
INGRID HOLMES,MAYOR PRO TEM City of city CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
CAL J.JONES CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW III O r t r t h u r
KENNETH MARKS VAL TREND
CHARLOTTE MOSES Tc. a s CITY ATTORNEY
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
July 19, 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, July 19, 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: 892 7135 3314 And Passcode: 764444
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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
July 19, 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
(1) Bonita Green Regarding 0. W. Collins Apartments
(2) Zulema Escobedo Regarding Fair Practices In The City
(3) Mike Pena Regarding Bid Approval Process
(4) Jenn Nolan-MacNaughton Regarding Youth, Women And Veterans
Outreach
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Ardurra Regarding Drainage Projects In District 3
(Requested by Councilmember Kinlaw and Frank)
AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
(2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Drainage Problems In District 3
(Councilmembers Kinlaw and Frank)
(3) A Presentation By Harold Doucet, Sr. Regarding Violation Of The
Open Meetings Act
(4) A Presentation By Joseph Lavigne Regarding Smart City
Development (Requested By Mayor Bartle)
(5) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The May Financial Report And
Highlights For The Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Arid
Related Processes
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion — None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 10:00 A.M.
A Public Hearing Regarding The New 2020 Census Data In Order To Comply
With The "One-Person, One-Vote" (Equal Population) Principle Established
By The U.S. Constitution, Which Is Necessary To Sufficiently Balance The
Populations Of The City's Single-Member Council Districts And The
Consideration Of New Boundaries, Based Upon The Adopted Guidelines For
Public Participation, The Proposed Plan And Map Which Conforms To The
Redistricting Criteria Adopted By The City Council And Discussion Of Draft
Plan By The City Council And Any Amendments, If Necessary, To Finalize
The Draft Plan For Future Adoption.
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:
AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER) - CONTINUED
(1) Expressions Of Thanks, Congratulations, Or Condolence;
(2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules;
(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,
AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
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
July 5, 2022 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
July 5, 2022 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22304 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Contracts With Amelia Lawn Care And Landscaping Of
Groves, Texas For Groups A, B, C, And D; K&D Affordable Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Group E; BST Solutions Of Port Arthur, Texas For
Groups F And G, And Rejecting All Bids For Group H Regarding
Mowing Of Water Utilities Properties, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $120,000.00 Per Year; Funding Is Available In Account
No. 410-40-230-5470-00-00-000, Other Contractual Services
(2) P.R. No. 22377—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With Coastal Pump Services, Inc. Of Manvel,
Texas For Mechanical Repair Services For The Water Utilities
Department For A Period Of Three Months With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Amount Of $75,000.00. Funding Is Available In
The Utilities Account Nos. 410-40-210-5318-00-00-000, 410-40-215-
5318-00-00-000, 410-40-220-5318-00-00-000, 410-40-225-5318-
00-00-000, Equipment Maintenance
(3) P.R. No. 22405 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Three-Month Contract With Jet Aeration, LLC Of Vidor,
Texas For Emergency Water Utilities And Constructions Services
Support, With A Projected Budgetary Amount Of $75,000.00.
Funding Is Available In Utilities Account Numbers 410-40-215-5315-
00-00-000, Water System Maintenance And 410-40-220-5313-00-
00-000, Sewer System Maintenance
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AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(4) P.R. No. 22626 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's Decision
To Authorize The Emergency Removal Of Excess Sediments And
Sludge From The Sabine Pass Wastewater Treatment Plant By
Wastewater Transport Services Of Beaumont, Texas For A Total
Amount Of $30,729.64; Funding Available In Account No. 410-40-
225-5470-00-00-000, Other Contractual Services
(5) P.R. No. 22631 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non-Exclusive
Agreement With Crowder Gulf Of Theordore, Alabama For Debris
Removal & Emergency Services For The City Of Port Arthur In The
Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In An Amount Not To Exceed
$13,000,000.00
(6) P.R. No. 22632 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non-Exclusive
Agreement With Witt 0' Brien's Of Houston, Texas, For Debris
Monitoring Services In The Event Of An Emergency Or Disaster In
An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000,000.00
(7) P.R. No. 22638 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (2nd And
Final Renewal) Of The Contract With Farrwest Environmental Supply,
LLC Of Schertz, Texas To Lease, Calibrate And Maintain Fire
Department Hazardous Materials Monitoring And Detection •
Equipment And Entry Suits, Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase
Contract 603-20 In The Amount Of $63,334.15; Funding Available In
Account No. 001-19-047-5318-00-30-000
(8) P.R. No. 22641 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase Bullwall Ransomcare With A Licensing Period Of Two Years
From SHI Government Solutions Through The Omnia Partners
Information Technology Solutions &Services Contract #2018011-02.
Funding For The Amount Of $55,988.00 Is Available In The
Information Technology Capital Improvement Project Account 307-
09-023-8522-00-10-000 Project #IT1007
(9) P.R. No. 22643 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Volunteer Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Community In-Power And Development Association (CIDA) As It
Pertains To The Green Infrastructure Pilot Program To Be
Implemented At Montrose Park
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AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(10) P.R. No. 22647 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Martin Asphalt Company To Provide Asphalt,
Oil, And Emulsions To The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected
Budgetary Amount Of $60,000.00. Funding Is Available In The
Streets Maintenance Account, Account Number 001-21-053-5316-
00-70-000
(11) P.R. No. 22652 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To
Computer Information Systems, Inc. Of Skokie, Illinois For The
Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance Of The Police And Fire
Department Computer Aided Dispatch, Record Management System
And MCS/AVL Server, In The Amount Of $47,922.84; Funding
Available In 001-17-045-5491-00-30-000
(12) P.R. No. 22659 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With L & L General Contractors Of Beaumont,
Texas For The Repair Of Port Arthur Transit's Canopy Located At 325
Dallas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Not To Exceed
$34,995.00. Funding Is Available In Account 401-70-530-8512-00-
60-000 Project TR1553
(13) P.R. No. 22661 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First
Renewal) Of The Contract With Bennet Electric Of Beaumont, Texas
And Gulf Coast Electric, Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For Electrical
Repairs And Maintenance At Various Locations, With A Projected
Budgetary Impact Of $115,000.00 Funds Available In O&M Account
Numbers For Various Departments
(14) P.R. No. 22662 — A Resolution To Authorizing The Second Year (First
Renewal) Of The Temporary Staffing Contract Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Argus Talent, LLC of Houston, Texas For The
Purpose Of Providing Temporary Employees For The City Of Port
Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $2,000,000.00;
Funding Available In Various Departmental Accounts
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AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(15) P.R. No. 22663 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply
For Grant Funding Through The 2019 HUD (CDBG-DR) Disasters
Infrastructure Competition And The City's Contribution Of PAD Of The
CDBG-DR Funds Requested (A Maximum Of $10,000.00 Per
Application). There Is No Budgetary Impact To Apply For Funding
(16) P.R. No. 22665 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Steven Moore, A Medical Laboratory
Technologist, To Provide Contract Services For The City's Laboratory,
Account Number 001-23-061-5470-00-50, Other Contractual
Account. Funds In The Amount Of $30,000.00 Were Budgeted In
The FY 2022 Budget And The Proposed FY 2023
(17) P.R. No. 22666—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With Elite Contractors & Equipment, LTD Of
Kirbyville, Texas For The S. 1st Avenue Pavement Improvement
Project In Sabine Pass, Texas For The Amount Of $782,887.00.
Funding Is Available In Capital Improvements Street Project Account
307-21-053-8517-00-10-000; Project No. ST1P9O-CON
(18) P.R. No. 22667 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Amend The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Fitz &
Shipman, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The S. 1st Avenue Pavement
Improvement Project In Sabine Pass By $24,200.00 Resulting In The
New Contract Amount Of $135,700.00 For The Modification Of
Existing Drawings. Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvement
Account Number 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000; Project #ST1P90-
CON
(19) P.R. No. 22668—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Interlocal Gateway Monument Agreement With The Texas
Department Of Transportation For The Installation Of Wayfinding
Signage. There Is No Budgetary Impact To Enter The Agreement
AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
VII. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(20) P.R. No. 22671 - A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Designating The Officer Or Employee Responsible For Complying
With Section 26.04 Of The Texas Tax Code
(21) P.R. No. 22674—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Six-Month Contract With Coburn Supply Co., Inc. Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Purchase Of High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE) Pipe For Pipebursting, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$243,000.00. Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No.
410-40-220-5313-00-00-000
(22) P.R. No. 22677 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Greenscapes Six, LLC Of Baytown, Texas For The Installation Of
Sidewalks And Concrete Work, With A Projected Budgetary Impact
Of $200,000.00; Funds Available In Street Maintenance Account No.
001-21-053-5316-00-70-000
(23) P.R. No. 22681 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Negotiate A Contract With Patillo, Brown & Hill, LLP Of Waco, Texas
As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur For Fiscal Year
2021 With The Option To Renew For Four Subsequent Years, Funds
Are Available In The Finance Department Account #001-07-015-
5420-00-10-000
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT •
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 22660 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The Port
Arthur Coalition For Homeless Advisory Board (Requested By Mayor
Bartie And Councilmember Jones)
(2) P.R. No. 22675 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The
City Manager To Execute A Contract With RDK Assets Inc. Of Tampa,
Florida For Garbage Truck Rental Services In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $192,000 .00; Funding Is Available In ARPA Account No.
169-07-015-5401-40-000. Project No. ARP010-GRE-RNT
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AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT -
CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 22682 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Revise The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Categories
Which Were Previously Approved (Public Comment Will Be Allowed
Prior To Consideration Of This Item)
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7076 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of
Port Arthur, Texas, Approving The Redistricting Of The City's Single
Member Council Districts And Establishing New District Boundary
Lines For Port Arthur City Council Elections Based On 2020 Census
Data; And Providing For An Effective Date
(2) P.O. No. 7079 — An Ordinance Extending The Declaration Of Disaster
Pursuant To §418.108(b) Of The Texas Government Code
(3) P.O. No. 7083 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date For An Additional
Ninety (90) Days Beyond The August 5, 2022, Effective Date
Proposed By Entergy Texas, Inc., In Connection With Its Rate
Increase Application Entitled "Application Of Entergy Texas, Inc. For
Authority To Change Rates", Filed On July 1, 2022; Authorizing
Participation With The Entergy Texas, Inc. Service Area Cities
Steering Committee Hiring Of Experts; Authorizing The City's
Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At The Public Utility
Commission Of Texas; Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate
Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open
Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The
Subject, And Declaring An Effective Date
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:
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AGENDA
JULY 19, 2022
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) - CONTINUED
"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
Litigation And Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur
(2) Section 551.072 Government Code —To Discuss Or Deliberate The
Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Within The
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City Limits Of Port Arthur
*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 July 20, 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.
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.