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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) 11/08/2022 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — November 8, 2022 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Moses 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 8, 2022 at 9:44 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Ingrid Holmes; Councilmembers Thomas Kinlaw, III, Kenneth Marks, Charlotte Moses and Donald Frank Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso. Councilmember Cal Jones was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS — None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Brittani Collins And Kirkni Richardson On Behalf Of Legacy CDC Regarding A New Program For Homeowners Legacy CDC Representative Kirkni Richardson appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Woodworth Boulevard Rehabilitation Project City Engineer John Cannatella gave the above-mentioned presentation. (2) A Presentation By Ardurra Group Regarding Funding For The El Vista And Port Acres Area — FEMA Funding Drainage Projects Ardurra Technical Director — Federal Programs Craig Taffaro gave the above-mentioned presentation. I (3) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The September Monthly Financial Report & Quarterly Investment Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation. I C. Employee Recognition — None i D. Correspondence — None E. Discussion — None IIV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — None V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A ITOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Mayor Bartle reminded everyone to get out and vote. i i Councilmember Kinlaw extended condolences to the family on their loss of Fabiola Small. Councilmembers Marks requested a report pertaining to mobile home trailers in Port Acres. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B. Presentations (3) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The September Monthly Financial Report & Quarterly Investment Finance Director Kandy Daniel continued the above-mentioned presentation. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Holmes and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 22840 and 22846: Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Request/Expense Reports (A1) Mayor Thurman Bartie: Texas Municipal League 110th Annual Conference And Exhibition San Antonio, Texas October 4 — 7, 2022 $1,879.99 (A2) Mayor Pro Tem Ingrid Holmes: Texas Municipal League 110th Annual Conference And Exhibition San Antonio, Texas October 4 — 7, 2022 $854.25 (A3) Councilmember Cal Jones: Texas Municipal League 110th Annual Conference And Exhibition San Antonio, Texas October 4 — 7, 2022 $1,712.72 (A4) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: Texas Municipal League 110th Annual Conference And Exhibition San Antonio, Texas October 4 — 7, 2022 $1,854.18 (A5) Councilmember Kenneth Marks: i Texas Municipal League 110th Annual Conference And Exhibition San Antonio, Texas October 4 — 7, 2022 $2,165.09 i City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 2 (A6) Councilmember Charlotte Moses: Texas Municipal League 110th Annual Conference And Exhibition San Antonio, Texas October 4 — 7, 2022 $1,846.95 (A7) Councilmember Donald Frank: Texas Municipal League 110th Annual Conference And Exhibition San Antonio, Texas October 4 — 7, 2022 $1,907.40 B. Minutes October 25, 2022 Special Meeting (Executive Session) October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting November 1, 2022 Special Meeting C. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 22483 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Two (2) Mack LR64 Garbage Trucks For The Solid Waste — Garbage Division From Bruckner Truck Sales San Antonio, Texas, Through The HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program For The Amount Of $723,658.00. Funding Is Available Through The Capital Improvement Fund Account, Account Number 307-50-000- 8522-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22483 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-497. (2) P.R. No. 22484 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase One (1) Mack Terrapro 64R Container Truck For The Solid Waste — Container Division From Volvo & Mack Trucks Of Waco, Texas, Through The TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Program For $342,081.96. Funding Is Available Through The Capital Improvement Fund Account, Account Number 307-50-000-8522-00-100-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22484 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-498. (3) P.R. No. 22579 — A Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An Application With The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) For The FY 2023 Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant Number EPA-OLEM-OBLR-22-05 For An Estimated Total Funding Ranging From $300,000.00 To $500,000.00 Proposed Resolution No. 22579 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-499. (4) P.R. No. 22654 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Two (2) 2023 Mack MD7S For The Solid Waste—Trash Division From East Texas Mack Sales, LLC, Of Longview, Texas For A Total Amount Of $411,362.00. Funding Is Available Through The Capital Improvement Fund Account, Account Number 307-50-000- 8522-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22654 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-500. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 3 (5) P.R. No. 22786 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of An Overpayment In The Amount Of $58,194.54 From USI Southwest For Windstorm Insurance (5th Layer) Proposed Resolution No. 22786 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-501. (6) P.R. No. 22818 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Amendment With The Port Arthur Health Department For The Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus-3 (CDBG-CV3) Contract By Amending The Contract Termination Date From January 18, 2023 To June 30, 2023, Reprogramming $39,540.12 From COV301.GRA.CDB (CDBG-CV3 Utility Assistance) To Project #C0V302.GRA.CDB (CDBG-CV3 Health Department), And Increasing The Contract Budget To $288,725.12 Proposed Resolution No. 22818 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-502. (7) P.R. No. 22827 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Lease With Port Arthur Community Federal Credit Union For Suite 106A At 549 4th Street (The Press Building) Proposed Resolution No. 22827 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-503. (8) P.R. No. 22838 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Smooth Single Drum Roller From Associated Supply Company, Inc. (ASCO) Of Houston, Texas Through BuyBoard Contract 597-19 For the Amount Of $107,298.60. Funding Is Available In Capital Improvement Account, Account No. 307-50-000-8522-00-10-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22838 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-504. (10) P.R. No. 22841 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. Of College Station, Texas For Architectural, Design And Construction Management Services For The Replacement Of Fire Stations 2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $586,100.00. Funding Is Available In Capital Project Account No. 307-21-049-8512- 00-10-000, Project No. BUI0012 i Proposed Resolution No. 22841 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-505. (11) P.R. No. 22843 — A Resolution Ratifying An Emergency Payment In The Amount Of $51,915.85 To Republic Services Golden Triangle Landfill LP Of Beaumont, Texas For The Hauling And Disposal Of Contaminated Soil Excavated From Port Arthur Transit's Decommissioned Maintenance Building Located At 320 Dallas Avenue In Port Arthur, Texas; Funds Available In Account 401-70-530- 8512-00-60-000-TR1143-CAP BUI Proposed Resolution No. 22843 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-506. (13) P.R. No. 22848 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SCS Engineers Of Houston, Texas, For Groundwater, Landfill Gas, And Air City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 4 Quality Monitoring At The City Of Port Arthur Landfill For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $103,400.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works Department — Landfill Division's Professional Services Account, Account Number 403-50- 320-5420-00-00-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22848 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-507. (14) P.R. No. 22849 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors And Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Professional Services Rendered As Design Engineer And Project Manager For The 3rd Avenue Lift Station Improvements Project, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $139,360.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40- 000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0017-DES Proposed Resolution No. 22849 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-508. (15) P.R. No. 22850 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors And Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Professional Services Rendered As Design Engineer And Project Manager For The El Vista Water Line Replacement Project, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $79,450.00; Funds Are Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0007-DES Proposed Resolution No. 22850 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-509. (16) P.R. No. 22856 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Barricades Unlimited Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Street Striping Of City Streets For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $750,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Capital Improvement Fund's Streets Account, Account Number 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, And In The Public Works — Traffic Division's Streets Maintenance Account, Account Number 001-21-057-5316-00-70-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22856 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-510. (17) P.R. No. 22872 — A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of A Permit For Jurassic Adventures LLC, Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article III, Division 2 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances Proposed Resolution No. 22857 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-511. (18) P.R. No. 22874 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Jefferson County Tourism Grant In The Amount Of $15,115.00 For Improvements To The Beach/Park On The Waterway For Renovating Restrooms On Pleasure Island Proposed Resolution No. 22874 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-512. (19) P.R. No. 22882 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Brown Reynolds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 5 Watford Architects, Inc. Of College Station, Texas For Architectural, Design And Construction Management Services For The Replacement Of Fire Station 3, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $740,700.00. Funding Is Available In Capital Project Account No. 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000 Project No. BUI0013 Proposed Resolution No. 22882 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-513. (20) P.R. No. 22883 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Extend The Non-Exclusive Ambulance Agreement With Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. For A Period Of Ninety (90) Days Proposed Resolution No. 22883 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-514. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent - Resolutions (9) P.R. No. 22840 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A JCB 3CX-14 Backhoe From Earle Kinlaw & Associates, Inc (DBA EKA) Of Grayson, Georgia Through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19, For The Water Distribution Division In The Total Amount Of $86,076.19; Funds Are Available In Water Utilities Account No. 625-40- 000-8522-00-00-000, Equipment The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Marks that Proposed Resolution No. 22840 be adopted. Utility Operations Director Calvin Matthews appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22840 was amended by changing the amount from $86,076.19 to a new total of $89,636.19. i Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 22840 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 22-515. The caption of Resolution No. 22-515 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 22-515 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A JCB 3CX-14 BACKHOE FROM EARLE KINLAW & ASSOCIATES, INC (DBA EKA) OF GRAYSON, GEORGIA THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 597-19, FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 6 $86,076.19; FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN WATER UTILITIES ACCOUNT NO. 625-40-000-8522-00- 00-000, EQUIPMENT (12) P.R. No. 22846 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 5 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And BDS Constructors, LLC DBA MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas For The Remediation And Mitigation Project For The Twelve (12) Lift Stations Damaged By Hurricane Harvey, Increasing The Contract Amount By $13,513.00 To A New Total Contract Price Of $1,361,178.00 And Extending The Duration Of The Project Time By 120 Days To A New Completion Date Of 610 Days; Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0005CON The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 22846 be adopted. Utility Operations Director Calvin Matthews appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 22846 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-516. The caption of Resolution No. 22-516 reads as follows: 1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-516 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND BDS CONSTRUCTORS, LLC I DBA MK CONSTRUCTORS OF VIDOR, TEXAS FOR THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION PROJECT FOR THE TWELVE (12) LIFT STATIONS DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HARVEY, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $13,513.00 TO A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $1,361,178.00 AND EXTENDING THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT TIME BY 120 DAYS TO A NEW COMPLETION DATE OF 610 i DAYS; ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000-8516-00-00- 000, PROJECT NO. WS0005CON i A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 22817 — A Resolution Appointing Or Reappointing A Member To The Planning And Zoning Commission The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 7 The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 22817 be adopted. Tiffany Hamilton was nominated for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 22817 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name included, becoming Resolution No. 22-517. The caption of Resolution No. 22-517 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 22-517 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (2) P.R. No. 22822 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Engaging The Services Of The Chapman Firm PLLC For Legal Services In The Interest Of The Construction Project At 549 4th Street. For An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80- 625-5420-00-00-000 Proposed Resolution No. 22822 was held until after Executive Session. (3) P.R. No. 22858 — A Resolution Authorizing The November 22, 2022 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting To Be Rescheduled From 5:30 P.M. To November 22 2022 At 9:30 A.M. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Holmes and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 22858 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 22-518. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 22-518 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 22-518 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NOVEMBER 22, 2022 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING TO BE RESCHEDULED FROM 5:30 P.M. TO NOVEMBER 22 2022 AT 9:30 A.M. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 8 A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7062 — An Ordinance Amending Section 114-130 Of Article IV (Wrecker Drivers Responsibility), Adding Subsection (j) Of Chapter 114 (Vehicles For Hire) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7062 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-78. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 22-78 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 22-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 114-130 OF ARTICLE IV (WRECKER DRIVERS RESPONSIBILITY), ADDING SUBSECTION (3) OF CHAPTER 114 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (2) P.O. No. 7084 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $20,950.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property Damage To Police Vehicle #2052 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Holmes and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7084 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-79. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 22-79 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 22-79 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,950.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TMLIRP) AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO POLICE VEHICLE #2052 (3) P.O. No. 7107 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Retirement Of Police Canine "Ayton" And Transferring The Ownership City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 9 Of The Canine To The Personal Care Of Officer Gregory Mouton The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7107 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-80. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 22-80 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 22-80 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT OF POLICE CANINE "AYTON" AND TRANSFERRING THE OWNERSHIP OF THE CANINE TO THE PERSONAL CARE OF OFFICER GREGORY MOUTON it (4) P.O. No. 7108 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 (Law Enforcement), Article II (Police Reserve Force), Section 50- 32 (Qualifications) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Residential And Age Requirements The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7108 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-81. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 22-81 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 22-81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 (LAW ENFORCEMENT), ARTICLE II (POLICE RESERVE FORCE), SECTION 50-32 (QUALIFICATIONS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AS IT PERTAINS TO RESIDENTIAL AND AGE REQUIREMENTS (5) P.O. No. 7113 — An Ordinance Adding Article II, Division 4 (Wage & Salary Administration), Section 158 (Additional Compensation) To The Code Of Ordinances And Section 17- 72 To The City Of Port Arthur's Personnel Policy As It Pertains To Additional Holiday Compensation To City Employees (Requested By Councilmembers Marks And Kinlaw) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 10 Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7113 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 22-82. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 22-82 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 22-82 AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE II, DIVISION 4 (WAGE & SALARY ADMINISTRATION), SECTION 158 (ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION) TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SECTION 17-72 TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S PERSONNEL POLICY AS IT PERTAINS TO ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY COMPENSATION TO CITY EMPLOYEES (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS MARKS AND KINLAW) IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding Potential And/Or Pending Claims, Contracts, 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 In Downtown Port Arthur (3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property In the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction/Industrial District (4) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospect In A Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:55 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 1:07 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Homes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (2) P.R. No. 22822 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 11 Engaging The Services Of The Chapman Firm PLLC For Legal Services In The Interest Of The Construction Project At 549 4th Street. For An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00. Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80- 625-5420-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and 4 carried Proposed Resolution No. 22822 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Holmes; Councilmembers Kinlaw, Marks, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Marks, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 1:09 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 THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD November 8, 2022. APPROVED: . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — November 8, 2022 12