HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 30, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 10:00 AM THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RON BURTON
INGRID HOLMES,MAYOR PRO TEM City of CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
CAL J.JONES CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW III Olt rt h u r
KENNETH MARKS Texas VAL TIZENO
CHARLOTTE MOSES CITY ATTORNEY
DONALD FRANK,SR.
AG E N DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
March 30, 2023
10:00 A.M.
The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Conduct The Regular Meeting
Scheduled At 10:00 A.M. CST On Thursday, March 30, 2023 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: 814 5850 9132 And Passcode: 417097
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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
March 30, 2023
10:00 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, Sr.
City Manager Burton
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Police Chief Duriso Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Gail Pellum Regarding Juneteenth
(2) Jacqueline Hebert Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Animal Shelter
(3) Kevin Martin Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Animal Shelter
(4) Michael Gonzalez Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Animal Shelter
(5) Angela Dodson of Laws 4 Paws Regarding The City Of Port Arthur
Animal Shelter, Spay And Neuter Program
(6) Artemus Hancock Regarding Sewer And Drainage
AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Gary Sullivan And Charles Wheeler Of The U.S.
Army Corps Of Engineers (Galveston District) Regarding An Update
Of The Port Arthur Project
(2) A Presentation by COO Van Shotwell And CEO Jimmie Wheeler
Regarding West Side Revitalization And Development (Requested By
Mayor Bartie)
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussions — 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;
(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;
P AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER) — CONTINUED
(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
(1) P.R. No. 23007 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Preferred Facilities Group - USA, Of Beaumont,
Texas For The Repairs To The South Pedestrian Bridge At The Babe
Zaharias Golf Course, Through The Choice Partners Purchasing
Program, Contract No. 20/017MR-17 With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $124,020.67. Funding Available In Golf Course Fund
Account 103-25-065-8526-00-20-000
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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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
A. Travel Expense Reports
(A1) Municipal Court Judge Antoine Freeman:
Golden Triangle Days
Austin, TX
February 27 — March 1, 2023 $1,735.77
(A2) City Attorney Val Tizeno:
Golden Triangle Days
Austin, TX
February 27 — March 1, 2023 $1,323.27
A. Travel Request Pre-Travel Estimate
(A3) Mayor Thurman Bartle:
Texas Legislative Black Caucus
Austin, TX
April 2 — April 4, 2023 $932.90
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 22894 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Reject The Request For Proposals For Printing Of Water Bills For The
Water Utilities Department
(2) P.R. No. 22960 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Data Collection, Detailed Design, And Construction
Phase Services For Underground Utilities And Communication System
Infrastructure (Fiber Optic Infrastructure) In The City's Designated
Downtown Business District In The Not To Exceed Amount Of
$489,869.00. Funding Is Available In Capital Account 305-21-000-
8525-00-00-000; Project No. DT0003 ENG
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 22985 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) With The Texas
Department Of Transportation (TxDOT) For Traffic Signal
Improvements At Various Intersections Within The City Under The
Highway Safety Improvement Program. The Amount Of Funding
Scheduled From TxDOT For This Project Is $1,095,916.00 With A
City Match Of $66,510.00 And Is Available In The Capital Project
Account Number 307-21-049-8522-00-10-000, Project Number
CE0002-0TH
(4) P.R. No. 23016 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The
Lakeshore Lodge Easter Egg Hunt And Toy Giveaway, Designating
Lakeshore Lodge #256 F&AM As Exclusive Concessionaire And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Thereof
(5) P.R. No. 23035 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To
Accept The Fiscal Year 2023 Texas Department Of Transportation
"Click It Or Ticket" Program Allocation In The Amount Of $3,500.00
(No Match Required)
(6) P.R. No. 23037 — A Resolution Approving A Pre-Employment
Workforce Training Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation And Lamar State College Port Arthur For
The Training Of Port Arthur Residents As Class A & B Commercial
Drivers In An Amount Not To Exceed $120,000.00; Funds Available
In EDC Acct.#: 120-80-625-5475-00-00-000
(7) P.R. No. 23038 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Amend The
Number Of Students To Utilize Pre-Employment Workforce Training
Funds In Order To Pay A Higher Wage To Implement A 2023 Youth
Employment Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $83,200.00;
Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5115-00-00-000
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(8) P.R. No. 23040 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services To
Support Hiring, Retaining, And Training The Public Health Workforce,
And To Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure. The Total Amount
Of This Grant Will Not Exceed $500,727.00. It Will Be Effective On
Signature And Terminates November 30, 2027. No Cash Match Is
Required
(9) P.R. No. 23041 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Between The
City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services In
The Amount Of $35,787.00 With A 20% Cash City Match Of
$7,157.00 For A Combined Total Not To Exceed $42,923.00. This Is
Contingent On The $7,157.00 Being Budgeted And Approved In The
City's General Fund For FY 2023. The Contract Period Is From
September 1, 2023, Through August 31, 2024
(10) P.R. No. 23042 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Renew The Contract With Diamond Shine Building Service Of Buna,
Texas For Janitorial Services For The Health Department In The Not
To Exceed Amount Of $68,472.00. Funds Budgeted In The Health
Department Other Contractual Account 001-23-061-5470-50-000
(11) P.R. No. 23043 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept Grants, Contributions Of Goods Services, And Money From
Industry, Commercial Sponsors And Community Groups For The City
Of Port Arthur's Earth Day City-Wide Clean-Up On April 22, 2023
(12) P.R. No. 23044 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept A Donation Of A Fuel Tank For The Storage Of Diesel Fuel On
Pleasure Island From Sabine Pass Port Authority
(13) P.R. No. 23045 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Arceneaux, Wilson & Cole, LLC Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Engineering Design And Construction Management
Services For Pleasure Island Marina Rehabilitation In The Total
Amount Not To Exceed $39,915.00; Funding Available In Account
Number 307-60-000-8525-00-10-000 Project Number. PI0001
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(14) P.R. No. 23046—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into An Agreement With The Labiche Architectural Group, Inc. Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Development Of Professional Plans For
Repairs To Rosehill Manor And Submission To The Texas Historical
Commission, As Well As Working With The Texas Historical
Commission For Approval, In The Amount Of $46,980.00 Plus
Reimbursables Not To Exceed $1,000.00. Funds Available In Project
String B00014, Account 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000
(15) P.R. No. 23047 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Of The
City Of Port Arthur To Execute A License Renewal With The
Department Of The Army For The Use And Maintenance Of Pleasure
Islet Road On U. S. Government Property. There Is No Budgetary
Impact
(16) P.R. No. 23051 — A Resolution Authorizing Payment Of An Invoice
From South East Texas Regional Planning Commission For
Membership Dues In The Amount Of $29,284.40 For The Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 2023. City Manager Contingency Account
#001-01-005-5470-00-10-000, Project # MA0022
(17) P.R. No. 23052 — A Resolution Approving The 2023 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Allocation In The Total
Amount Of $1,042,808.00 For The City Of Port Arthur
(18) P.R. No. 23053 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Purchase One (1) 2023 Peterbilt Labrie 520 ASL Garbage Truck For
The Solid Waste - Garbage Division From Rush Truck Center Of New
Braunfels, Texas, Through The BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing
Program For The Amount Of $390,250.00. Funding Is Available
Through The Capital Improvement Fund Account, Account Number
307-50-000-8522-00-10-000
(19) P.R. No. 23054 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Renew Insurance Policies For Various Locations With Wright National
Flood Insurance Company For Flood Insurance In The Amount Of
$76,500.00. Proposed Funding By: 612-11-025-5410-00-00-000-
$76,500.00 Liability Insurance Fund
AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(20) P.R. No. 23055 — A Resolution Approving Settlement Of Wind
Damage Claims In The Amount Of$227,131.99 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
(21) P.R. No. 23056 — A Resolution Approving Settlement Of Wind
Damage Claims In The Amount Of$161,387.06 Made Against Certain
Underwriters At Landmark American Insurance Company (Through
Agent USI Southwest Inc., El Paso) Due To Hurricane Laura (August
26, 2020) To Various City Properties
(22) P.R. No. 23057 — A Resolution Approving Settlement Of Wind
Damage Claims In The Amount Of $92,360.23 Made Against Certain
Underwriters At Landmark American Insurance Company (Through
Agent USI Southwest Inc., El Paso) Due To Hurricane Delta (October
9, 2020) To Various City Properties
(23) P.R. No. 23058 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Contract With Global Drilling,
Inc. Of Winnie, Texas For The Sabine Pass Pipebursting Project No.
2, Increasing The Contract Amount By $17,000.00 To A New Total
Contract Amount Of $622,693.90 And A Time Extension Of 23 Days
To A New Contract End Date Of March 31, 2023; Funding Is Available
In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS-0006-
CON
(24) P.R. No. 23060 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With Carter & Co, Of
Beaumont, Texas For The Water Utilities Flooring Replacement,
Increasing The Contract Amount By $9,585.55, To A New Total
Contract Amount Not To Exceed $68,701.79 And A Time Extension
Of 45 Days To A New Contract End Date Of April 28, 2023; Account
No. 410-40-200-5312-00-00-000, Building Maintenance
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(25) P.R. No. 23063 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Change Order No. 1 Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Allco, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas For The Removal Of Trees/Tree
Stumps On The 2022-2023 Street Rehabilitation Project-District 1 For
The Amount Of $32,325.00. Funds Are Available In The Street
Capital Fund Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000
(26) P.R. No. 23066 — A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City
Manager To Sign A Letter Of Support For LG Chem Ohio
Petrochemical, Inc. Application To The Office Of The Governor
Economic Development Tourism Division For Participation In The
Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition For
Employees Program
(27) P.R. No. 23067 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Environmental Improvements, Inc. Of Houston,
Texas For The Purchase And Installation Of Replacement Chlorine
Trunnions/Scales For The Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant,
In The Total Amount Not To Exceed $27,844.52; Funding Is Available
In Water Utilities Department, Water Purification Division Account
No. 410-40-210-5312-00-000, Building Maintenance
(28) P.R. No. 23069 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas,
Designating A Primary Bank Depository And Authorizing The City
Manager To Sign And Execute A Bank Depository Services
Agreement With PNC Bank, National Association And To Authorize
The Director Of Finance And City Secretary To Execute All
Documents Necessary To Implement The Contract To Be Effective
April 1, 2023.
(29) P.R. No. 23070—A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter
Into A Contract With Preferred Facilities Group-USA, LLC Of
Beaumont, Texas Through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing
Program (Contract No. 581-19) For The Mold Assessment And
Interior Repairs Of The Interior Of Station #6 In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $20,618.45; Funding Available In Fire Department
Building Maintenance Account No. 001-19-047-5312-00-30-000
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(30) P.R. No. 23071 — A Resolution Authorizing The Right Of Use By
Community Development Properties, Port Arthur, Inc. For The Use
Of A Portion Of The Unimproved Right-Of-Way Between Mobile
Avenue And Atlanta Avenue
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 23031 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 21-542
Allocating $3,000,000.00 For Engineering, Design, And Construction
Of Infrastructure Improvements Along Woodworth Boulevard
Between SH 87 (Gulfway Drive) And Lakeshore Drive, Increasing The
Allocation By $4,200,000.00 Establishing A Revised Budget Amount
Of $7,200,000.00. Funding For The Project Is Available In The FY
2022 Capital Improvement Budget, Account Number 307-21-053-
8517-00-10-000
(2) P.R. No. 23075 — A Resolution Authorizing The Pre-Qualification Of
Five (5) Real Estate Brokerage Firms For The Purpose Of Providing
Professional Real Estate Brokerage Services In Accordance With
§253.014 Of The Texas Local Government Code
(3) P.R. No. 23078 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Member(s) To The City Of Port Arthur Animal Advisory
Board
(4) P.R. No. 23080 — A Resolution Appointing Member(s) To The Zoning
Board Of Adjustment To Fill An Unexpired Term Ending On October
26, 2023
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 7121 — An Ordinance Amending Article III (Recreational
Vehicle Parks, Chapter 58, (Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes,
Recreational Vehicle Parks), Section 128 Of The City Of Port Arthur
Code Ordinances; Violation Of This Ordinance Is Punishable As
Provided In Section 1-8 Of The Code Of Ordinances By A Fine Not
To Exceed Two Thousand ($2,000) Dollars; And Providing For
Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And
An Effective Date
(2) P.O. No. 7126 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port Arthur
Confirming The Creation Of The Pleasure Island Department
Pursuant To Article XVIII Of The Charter Of The City Of Port Arthur
And Amending Chapter 14, Article XX Of The Code Of Ordinances As
It Pertains To The Pleasure Island Commission
(3) P.O. No. 7128 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of
$68,384.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property
Damage To Wastewater Conveyance Vehicle #2319
(4) P.O. No. 7129 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of
$19,375.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of Property
Damage To Police Vehicle #2057
(5) P.O. No. 7135 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed
For The Conveyance Of Vacant Land To A Low And Moderate-Income
Resident Of Port Arthur Who Is Participating In The Harvey Disaster
Recovery Program Through The Texas Government Land Office And
The AECOM Disaster Recovery Program
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT —
CONTINUED
(6) P.O. No. 7136 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Suspending The Rates Proposed By Centerpoint Energy Resources
Corp., D/B/A Centerpoint Energy Entex And Centerpoint Energy
Texas Gas ("Centerpoint" Or "Company") Company's Gas Reliability
Infrastructure Program ("GRIP") Filing Made With The City On March
2, 2023; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open
Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The
Subject, And Declaring An Effective Date
(7) P.O. No. 7137 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus
Furniture And Minor Equipment Through Rene Bates Auctioneers,
Inc. And Technology Equipment Through Global Asset LLC
(8) P.O. No. 7138 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 23-03 For
The Purpose Of Cancelling The Conduct Of A Joint Election With The
Sabine Pass Independent School District; Providing For The Conduct
Of The General Election On May 6, 2023 For The Purpose Of Electing
Six (6) Councilmembers, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And
Providing For A Joint Election With The Port Arthur Independent
School District; And The Sabine Pass Port Authority In Accordance
With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And Providing For The
Publication Of The Election Notice
SPANISH
UNA ORDENANZA QUE MODIFICA LA ORDENANZA NUM. 23-03 CON
EL FIN DE CANCELAR LA REALIZACION DE UNA ELECCION
CONJUNTA CON EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE
SABINE PASS; ESTABLECIENDO LA REALIZACION DE LAS
ELECCIONES GENERALES EL 6 DE MAYO DE 2023 CON EL FIN DE
ELEGIR A SEIS (6) CONSEJEROS, EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS; Y PROPORCIONAR UNA ELECCION CONJUNTA CON EL
DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE PORT ARTHUR; Y LA
AUTORIDAD DEL PUERTO DE SABINE PASS DE CONFORMIDAD CON
EL CAPITULO 271 DEL CODIGO ELECTORAL DE TEXAS, Y DISPONE
DE LA PUBLICACION DEL AVISO DE ELECCION
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
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, 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 Within The City
Limits Of Port Arthur
(3) 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
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AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2023
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 March 31, 2023.
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.