HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) 06/20/2023 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — June 20, 2023
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Fank 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, June 20,
2023 at 9:52 a.m. a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following
members present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany Hamilton;
Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Kenneth Marks, Thomas Kinlaw, III. and Donald
Frank Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; Assistant City Secretary Kelly Moore; City Attorney
Valecia R. Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
II. PROCLAMATIONS — None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Matthews Christian Regarding Property Damage
Not present.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(2) P.R. No. 23215 — 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 $25,500,000.00 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
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23215 be adopted.
Finance Director Kandy Daniel appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23215 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-263.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-263 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-263
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
$25,500,000.00 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
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By The Emergency Management Team
Regarding Storm Preparation (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
Mayor Bartie gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition
(1) Service Awards Presentation
Human Resources Director appeared before the City Council to present the
above-mentioned awards for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Health Department
Teresa Figeuroa 20 years
Roland Ozane 25 years
Library
Nuong Tran 20 years
Wanda Thompson 40 years
Parks and Recreation
Isaac Riser 20 years
Harriet Collins 45 years
Police Department
Martha Kirkland 20 years
Jeremy Lloyd 20 years
Rickey Antoine 20 years
Jennifer Simmons 20 years
Anthony Kidwell 20 years
Christopher Billiot 25 years
John DeFrancis 25 years
Gail Kennerson 30 years
Donald Suarez 30 years
Brian Broussard 30 years
Chris Segler 30 years
Earl Boudreaux 30 years
Camalita Snowden 30 years
Herschel Whiting 30 years
Lee Lanclos 30 years
Lawrence Myers 30 years
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Public Works
Herman Floyd 20 years
Joseph C Williams 20 years
James Smith 25 years
Paul Dugas 35 years
Human Resources
Trameka Williams 20 years
Elizabeth Diaz 20 years
Crystal Williams 20 years
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding The Budget For The City Landfill's
Tub Grinder And City Street Magnets (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
Discussion was held with no action was taken regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(2) A Discussion Regarding The Westside Empowerment Zone
Redevelopment
Discussion was held with no action was taken regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(3) A Discussion Regarding The Budget For The City Bus Stop
Shelters
Discussion was held with no action was taken regarding the above-mentioned topic.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 9:00 AM — None
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER
Councilmember Marks complemented organizers and staff for hosting the Boxing and
Softball Tournaments in the City of Port Arthur.
Councilmember Kinlaw requested prayers for the Flannigan family.
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton reiterated the accolades of Councilmember Marks regarding
the 5th Year Juneteenth Softball Tournament. She also celebrated the Juneteenth
Festivities held.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 23164 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Contract For Landscaping And Irrigation
Maintenance At The Spur 93 And Jade Ave. Business Parks
With Frey's Landscape LLC Of Orange, Texas In The Amount
Of $90,600.00; PAEDC Funding Account No. 120-80-625-
5479-00-00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Marks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23164 becoming Resolution No. 23-263.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23164 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-263.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-263 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-263
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING AND
IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE AT THE SPUR 93
AND JADE AVE. BUSINESS PARKS WITH FREY'S
LANDSCAPE LLC OF ORANGE, TEXAS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $90,600.00; PAEDC FUNDING
ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5479-00-00-000
(2) P.R. No. 23165 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
Engaging The Services Of Schindler Elevator Corporation Of
Houston, Texas For An Extended Warranty Agreement To
Service Two (2) Elevators At The Press Building Located At
549 4th Street, In The Amount Of $11,184.00. Funds
Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5312-00-00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23165 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-264.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-264 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-264
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ENGAGING THE
SERVICES OF SCHINDLER ELEVATOR
CORPORATION OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR AN
EXTENDED WARRANTY AGREEMENT TO
SERVICE TWO (2) ELEVATORS AT THE PRESS
BUILDING LOCATED AT 549 4TH STREET, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $11,184.00. FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-
5312-00-00-000
(3) P.R. No. 23173 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur And SM Brother & Sisters Corporation DBA Island
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Grocery And Cajun Cabins For Approximately 2.96 Acres
Located At 1900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Port Arthur,
Texas, 77640
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23173 was removed from the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 23199, 23202 and 23208:
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Expense Reports
(A1) Mayor Thurman Bartle:
Texas Department Of Emergency Management
Conference
Fort Worth, TX
May 29 — June 3, 2023 $2,047.85
(A2) City Manager Ronald Burton:
Texas City Management Association
Conference 2023
Allen, TX
June 8 —June 11, 2023 $1,845.64
(A3) City Attorney Val Tizeno:
Texas Department Of Emergency Management
Conference
Fort Worth, TX
May 29 — June 1, 2023 $2,057.04
(A4) Municipal Court Judge Antoine Freeman:
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center
(TMCEC) South Texas Regional Judge Seminar
Corpus Christi, TX
May 1-4, 2023 $1,182.02
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23151 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into An Agreement With Signature Group Of Port
Neches, Texas Through The Region 5 Education Service
Center Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No.
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20230404 For Mold Remediation And Repairs At The Sabine
Pass Community Center In The Total Amount Of
$42,442.00: Funds Available In 001-15-043-5312-00-20-
000
Proposed Resolution No. 23151 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-265.
(2) P.R. No. 23184 — A Resolution Terminating The Contract
With 3rd Coast Companies Of Beaumont, Texas For The
Mowing Of Water Utilities Properties, Group H
Proposed Resolution No. 23184 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-266.
(3) P.R. No. 23193 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $28,600.00 And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Residential Structures (Group A)
Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No.
001-13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other
Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 23193 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-267.
(4) P.R. No. 23194 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $31,200.00 And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For The
Demolition Of Seven (7) Residential Structures (Group B)
Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No.
001-13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other
Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 23194 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-268.
(5) P.R. No. 23195 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $30,400.00 And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For The
Demolition Of Seven (7) Residential Structures (Group C)
Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No.
001-13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other
Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 23195 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-269.
(6) P.R. No. 23196 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Rise
Up Refuse, LLC, In The Amount Of $28,825.00 And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City
Manager For The Demolition Of Seven (7) Residential
Structures (Group D) Located Throughout The City, To Be
Charged To Account No. 001-13-035-5470-00-10-000
(General Fund-Other Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 23196 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-270.
(7) P.R. No. 23197 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $27,100.00 And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For The
Demolition Of Six (6) Residential Structures (Group E)
Located Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No.
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001-13-035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other
Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 23197 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-271.
(8) P.R. No. 23198 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Rise
Up Refuse, LLC. In The Amount Of $28,250.00 And
Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract By The City
Manager For The Demolition Of Six (6) Residential
Structures (Group G) Located Throughout The City, To Be
Charged To Account No. 001-13-035-5470-00-10-000
(General Fund-Other Contractual Service)
Proposed Resolution No. 23198 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-272.
(11) P.R. No. 23206 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Contract For The Purchase Of Sensus Meters
For The Water Utilities Operations Department With Aqua-
Metric Sales Company Of Selma, Texas In A Not-To-Exceed
Amount Of $48,744.87. Funds Are Available In Water
Utilities Operations Account No. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-
000, Water System Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 23206 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-273.
(13) P.R. No. 23212 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Proposed Abandonment For Approximately
0.4821 Acres Of Land Consisting Of A Dedicated And
Approved Portion Of Vicksburg Avenue, Located Between
Blocks 179 And 180, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
A23-03 — Lamar State College — Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 23212 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-274.
(14) P.R. No. 23213 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Proposed Abandonment For Approximately
0.1377 Acres Of Land Consisting Of A Dedicated Portion Of
An Alley Right-Of-Way, Located In Block 180, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas
A23-03 — Lamar State College — Port Arthur
Proposed Resolution No. 23213 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-275.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(9) P.R. No. 23199 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark
Group, Inc., In The Amount Of $126,861.00 And Authorizing
The Execution Of A Contract By The City Manager For
Asbestos/Lead Abatement And Demolition Of Eight (8)
Dangerous Commercial Properties (Group A) Located
Throughout The City, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-13-
035-5470-00-10-000 (General Fund-Other Contractual
Service)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23199 be adopted.
Code Enforcement Manager Darlene Pierre appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23199 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-276.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-276 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-276
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
LARK GROUP, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$126,861.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BY THE CITY
MANAGER FOR ASBESTOS/LEAD ABATEMENT
AND DEMOLITION OF EIGHT (8) DANGEROUS
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP A)
LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY, TO BE
CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-13-035-5470-
00-10-000 (GENERAL FUND-OTHER
CONTRACTUAL SERVICE)
(10) P.R. No. 23202 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Three-Year Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And DISYS Solutions, Inc. Through The Texas
Department Of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-
TSO-34167 For The Purchase And Support Of A Telephone
System For The Police Department In The Amount Of
$51,976.60. Funding Budgeted In Information Technology
Capital Improvement Account 307-09-023-8522-00-10-000
#IT1007
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23202 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-277.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-277 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-277
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND DISYS SOLUTIONS, INC.
THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT NO.
DIR-TSO-34167 FOR THE PURCHASE AND
SUPPORT OF A TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$51,976.60. FUNDING BUDGETED IN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT 307-09-023-8522-00-
10-000 #IT1007
(12) P.R. No. 23208 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Three-Year Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And RingCentral For The Provision Of Hosted Cloud
Telephone Services Through The Interlocal Purchasing
Systems (TIPS) Contract No. 210303 In An Amount Not To
Exceed $182,110.30; Funding Budgeted In Information
Technology Communication Account 001-09-023-5482-00-
10-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23208 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-278.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-278 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-278
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND RINGCENTRAL FOR THE
PROVISION OF HOSTED CLOUD TELEPHONE
SERVICES THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL
PURCHASING SYSTEMS (TIPS) CONTRACT NO.
210303 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$182,110.30; FUNDING BUDGETED IN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMMUNICATION ACCOUNT 001-09-023-
5482-00-10-000
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23203 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision To Authorize The Emergency Replacement Of The
Sanitary Sewer Main On 22nd Street Near 5th Avenue, For A
Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $95,000.00 From Water
Utilities Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project
No. WS0016-CON
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Marks and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23203 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-279.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw
and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-279 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-279
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY
MANAGER'S DECISION TO AUTHORIZE THE
EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF THE SANITARY
SEWER MAIN ON 22ND STREET NEAR 5TH
AVENUE, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 FROM WATER
UTILITIES ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-000-8516-00-
00-000, PROJECT NO. WS0016-CON
(3) P.R. No. 23219 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
(Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 23219 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopted Proposed Resolution
No. 23219:
Councilmember Frank "No"
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Kinlaw "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Marks "No"
Mayor Bartie "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 23219 failed.
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent — None
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 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
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The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:37 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 1:45 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Hamilton; Councilmembers
Lewis, Marks, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; Assistant City Secretary Kelly
Moore; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 1:57 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:
ASSITANT CITY SECRETARY KELLY MOORE
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD June 20, 2023
APPROVED:
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