HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) 07/10/2023 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — July 10, 2023
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Bartie gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Monday, July 10,
2023 at 10:11 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany Hamilton; Councilmembers
Willie "Bae" Lewis, Donene Beckcom, Harold Doucet, Thomas Kinlaw, III. 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.
II. PROCLAMATIONS — None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Oscar DeJean-Dwin Regarding Bringing In Another
Ambulance Company
Kourtney Cole, 1301 Grannis Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation by the Texas Municipal League -
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP) Regarding City
Liability of Elected or Appointed Officials Acting Beyond
Their Official Capacity. (Requested by Councilmember
Lewis)
Not present.
(2) A Presentation By The Police Department Regarding The
City of Port Arthur's Wrecker Ordinance Procedures And
Additional Tow Truck Information (Requested By
Councilmember Kinlaw)
Police Chief Tim Duriso Lieutenant Chris Segler gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(3) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The April Monthly
Financial Report
Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(4) A Presentation By The City Secretary Regarding the
Authority to Swear In An Appointee To The EDC Board of
Directors (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
City Secretary Sherri Bellard gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding Development And Water
Infrastructure Needs
Consultant Hani Tohme appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding
infrastructure needs.
(2) A Discussion Regarding Vactor Acquisitions (Requested By
Councilmember Kinlaw)
Utility Operations Director Calvin Matthews and Consultant Hani Tohme appeared
before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding infrastructure needs.
(3) A Discussion And Possible Action Regarding The Conduct Of
City Council Meetings (Requested By Councilmember
Doucet)
Councilmember Doucet led the discussion regarding the conduct of the council
meetings.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 10:30 AM
(1) Z23-04 — A Public Hearing To Consider A Specific Use Permit
For Approximately 0.3489-Acre Of Land, W76', Lot 9, Block
2, Blvd. Acres, 2740 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas, For An Automobile Sales Shop
A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will
Also Be Presented At The Public Hearing And Can Be
Examined In The City Planning Department, City Hall, Port
Arthur, Texas
The above-mentioned Public Hearing was removed from the agenda.
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Mayor Bartle issued accolades to Public Works Director Flozelle Roberts and Code
Enforcement Director Darlene Pierre for completion of Public City Manager
Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton announced Pleasure Island Clean Up and Fishing
Tournaments.
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Councilmembers Kinlaw and Lewis extended
appreciation to Ronnie and Roxanne Moon for their work on Pleasure Island.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.O. No. 7146 — An Ordinance Amending Appendix A: Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The
Zoning On Approximately 1.924-Acre Of Land, A Portion Of
Lot 4, Block 7, Port Acres Addition (6194 Jade Avenue), Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance
Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is
Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The Code Of
Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two
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Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For
Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port
Arthur Effective Immediately After Publication Date
Z23-03 — Luis A. Espinoza
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that Proposed Ordinance No. 7146 be adopted.
Rosiland Queen, 2294 Bayou Drive appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton
Voting No: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and
Frank.
The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance Proposed Ordinance No. 7146 failed.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 23186, 23218, 23226, and 23228:
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Expense Reports
(Al) Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton:
Texas Department Of Emergency
Management Conference
Fort Worth, TX
May 29 — June 3, 2023 $1,980.61
B. Minutes
February 7, 2023 Special Meeting
February 14, 2023 Regular Meeting
March 7, 2023 Special Meeting
March 14, 2023 Special Meeting (Executive Session)
March 14, 2023 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23110 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase A 2023 Chevy Malibu Police Vehicle From Lake
Country Chevrolet Through The Interlocal Purchasing
Systems (TIPS) Contract No. 210907 In The Amount Of
$24,816.50; Funding Available Through The Project Safe
Neighborhood Grant; Account No. 107-17-045-8522-00-30-
000, Project Code PS6801-CAP-EQU
Proposed Resolution No. 23110 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-280.
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(2) P.R. No. 23175 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU)
Between Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) And The
Port Arthur Police Department To Provide Communication
Services With Regards To Motorola Portable Communication
Proposed Resolution No. 23175 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-281.
(4) P.R. No. 23187 — A Resolution Approving The Policies And
Procedures For The 2021 Home Investment Partnerships
American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP); Funding From
The Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Proposed Resolution No. 23187 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-282.
(5) P.R. No. 23188 — A Resolution Approving The Tenant-Based
Rental Assistance (TBRA) Policy And Procedures For The
2021 Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan
Program (HOME-ARP) Funding From The Department Of
Housing And Urban Development
Proposed Resolution No. 23188 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-283.
(7) P.R. No. 23220 — A Resolution Authorizing Amendment No.
1 To The Contract Between Texas Department Of State
Health Services And The City Of Port Arthur For A Healthy
Texas Mothers & Babies Community Coalition Grant, To
Revise The Budget And Add $75,000.00 In Funds For FY
2024 For A Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $150,000.00
Through August 31, 2024. No Match Required
Proposed Resolution No. 23220 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-284.
(8) P.R. No. 23222 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Contract With Global Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie,
Texas, For The Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation,
Sabine Pass, Pearl Street Project, With A Total Projected
Budgetary Amount Of $352,912.00; Funding Available In
Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000, Project No
WS0006-CON
Proposed Resolution No. 23222 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-285.
(9) P.R. No. 23225 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year
(Final Renewal) Of The Contract With Bennett 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 R & M Account Numbers
For Various Departments
Proposed Resolution No. 23225 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-286.
(11) P.R. No. 23227 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of The Non-Exclusive Contracts With
Triangle Dirt Works, Select Civil Services, LLC DBA Select
Materials, And Mid-County Land Co., LTD. For The Providing
Of Soils For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected
Budgetary Amount Of $600,000.00. Funding Is Available In
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Account No. 403-50-320-5486-00-00-000 - Public Works
Landfill - Landfill Construction And Account No. 001-21-
053-5316-00-70-000 Public Works Streets Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 23227 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-287.
(13) P.R. No. 23230 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The
Amount Of $382,729.86 Made Against Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result
Of Property Damage To Fire Engine Unit 1710
Proposed Resolution No. 23230 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-288.
(14) P.R. No. 23231 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Interlocal Forfeiture Agreement Between The
Port Arthur Police Department And The Jefferson County
District Attorney Regarding The Disposition Of Forfeited
Property And Contraband
Proposed Resolution No. 23231 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-289.
(15) P.R. No. 23238 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Amendment To The Contract With The Solco
Group, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas For Engineering And
Design Services For Port Arthur Transit's (PAT) Terminal
Building Expansion Located At 322 Procter Street, Port
Arthur, Texas For A New Total Amount Not To Exceed
$87,040.00. Funding Is Available In Account 401-70-530-
8512-00-60-000. Project TR1416
Proposed Resolution No. 23238 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-290.
(16) P.R. No. 23241 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The
Amount Of $11,474.60 Made Against Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result
Of Property Damage To Police Vehicle #2183
Proposed Resolution No. 23241 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-291.
(17) P.R. No. 23242 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Agreement With Central Square For Online
Payment Processing And Credit Card Merchant Services.
Services Purchased From Central Square Are Provided By
PAYA And BMO Harris Bank On A Month-To-Month Basis
With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $65,000.00. Funds
Are Available In Water Utilities Account #410-40-205-5470-
00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23242 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-292.
(18) P.R. No. 23244 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A
Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not Public
Convenience And Necessity Require The Operation Of
Proposed Wrecker Business, I.E., A.C. Towing & Transport
Proposed Resolution No. 23244 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-293.
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VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(12) P.R. No. 23228 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 Between The City
Of Port Arthur And Alico, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas For The
Widening Of 7th Avenue And Excavation On 8th Avenue On
The 2022-2023 Street Rehabilitation Project — District 1
For The Amount Of $522,526.30. Funds Are Available In
The Street Capital Fund Account No. 307-21-053-8517-00-
10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23228 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-294.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23228 be adopted.
City Engineer John Cannatella appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23228 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-294.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-294 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-294
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ALLCO, LLC, OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE
WIDENING OF 7TH AVENUE AND EXCAVATION
ON 8TH AVENUE ON THE 2022-2023 STREET
REHABILITATION PROJECT — DISTRICT 1 FOR
THE AMOUNT OF $522,526.30. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE IN THE STREET CAPITAL FUND
ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000
The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:57 p.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 Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton;
Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City
ISecretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
(3) P.R. No. 23186 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into Five (5) HOME-ARP Contracts With The
Following Organizations - Catholic Charities ($105,018.00),
The Salvation Army ($50,000.00), Family Services Of
Southeast Texas ($60,000.00), And Two (2) With Tender
Loving Care Center For Children DBA Legacy Community
IDevelopment Corporation - $260,000.00 - Rehabilitation Of
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Rental Units And $375,367.00 For Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23186 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-295.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-295 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-295
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO FIVE (5) HOME-ARP
CONTRACTS WITH THE FOLLOWING
ORGANIZATIONS - CATHOLIC CHARITIES
($105,018.00), THE SALVATION ARMY
($50,000.00), FAMILY SERVICES OF
SOUTHEAST TEXAS ($60,000.00), AND TWO (2)
WITH TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR
CHILDREN DBA LEGACY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - $260,000.00 -
REHABILITATION OF RENTAL UNITS AND
$375,367.00 FOR TENANT-BASED RENTAL
ASSISTANCE
(6) P.R. No. 23218 — A Resolution Approving An Economic
Development Performance Agreement Between The City Of
Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
And Vessel Cleaning, LLC In An Amount Not To Exceed
$590,456.00; Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-
625-5478-00-00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23218 be adopted.
EDC Representative Krystal Muller appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23218 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-296.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-296 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-296
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
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BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION
4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AND VESSEL CLEANING, LLC IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $590,456.00; FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-
5478-00-00-000
(10) P.R. No. 23226 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year
(Final Renewal) For The Temporary Staffing Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Argus Talent Of
Houston, Texas For The Purpose Of Providing Temporary
Employees For The City Of Port Arthur; Funding Available In
Various Departmental Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 23226 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-297.
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23226 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-297.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-297 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-296
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE THIRD
YEAR (FINAL RENEWAL) FOR THE TEMPORARY
STAFFING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND ARGUS TALENT OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES FOR THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR; FUNDING AVAILABLE
IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23101 — A Resolution Authorizing The Police Chief
To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU)
Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Police
Association To Modify Article 27, Section 2 Of The Current
Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 23101 be adopted.
Police Chief Tim Duriso appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding
the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
I Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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Proposed Resolution No. 23101 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-298.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-298 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-298
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
CHIEF TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE PORT ARTHUR
POLICE ASSOCIATION TO MODIFY ARTICLE 27,
SECTION 2 OF THE CURRENT COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT
(2) P.R. No. 23224 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 85-
067 Authorizing Improvements To A Portion Of Rice Farm
Road And The Relocation Of A Barricade Consistent With
The Fire Code Standards To Provide Fire And Emergency
Access
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 23224 be adopted with the addition of the
following statement:
The City Council Mandates That The Developer H&P Engineers &
Construction, Inc. And Its Successors And Assigns Will Agree To Preserve
And Maintain The Second Gate As Stated In This Resolution.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23224 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-299.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-299 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-299
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85-
067 AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENTS TO A PORTION
OF RICE FARM ROAD AND THE RELOCATION OF A
BARRICADE CONSISTENT WITH THE FIRE CODE
STANDARDS TO PROVIDE FIRE AND EMERGENCY
ACCESS
(3) P.R. No. 23240 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Civic & Activity Center Commission
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23240 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-300.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-300 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-300
A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Civic &
Activity Center Commission
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7150 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of
Surplus Technology Equipment
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton
and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7150 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-
22.
Voting Yes: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 23-22 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
SURPLUS TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
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 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation
To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The
City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In
Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With
The Port Arthur Police Association (PAPA) And International
Association Of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 397
(3) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation
To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The
City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In
Connection With Municipal Civil Service For Firefighters And
Police Officers
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(4) 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
(5) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic
Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial
Business Prospect
The City Council recessed their meeting at 1:29 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 3:01 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton;
Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION
The City Attorney read the following motion into the record:
A Motion To Authorize The Execution Of A Professional Services
Agreement With The Harris Law Firm, Husain Law And The
Environmental Law Group With Regard To PFAS Water Multi
District Litigation
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 3:07 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 July 10, 2023.
APPROVED:
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