HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2) 07/18/2023 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING —July 18, 2023
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Frank 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, July 18,
2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Pro Tern Tiffany Hamilton; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Doneane
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
aArms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
Mayor Thurman Bill Bartle was absent from the Regular Meeting. Pat Avenue
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamation(s):
July 16, 2023 as "Pioneer Woman Full Bloom"
July 2023 as "Breast Feeding Awareness Month"
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Robert Petisca Regarding Eagle Park
Robert Petisca, 5981 Pat Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
Parks and Recreation Director Chandra Alpough appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding Eagle Park/.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 10:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not Public
Convenience And Necessity Require The Operation In The
City Of The Proposed Wrecker Company And To Authorize
The Chief Of Police To Issue A Wrecker Permit For The
Following Named Business:
A.C. Towing &Transport
Aaron Campbell, Owner/Operator
331 Augusta Avenue
Port Arthur, Tx 77642
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:15 a.m.
Councilmember Doucet moved that Proposed Resolution No. 23245 be moved up for
consideration.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 23245 — A Resolution Authorizing The Chief Of
Police To Issue A Wrecker Business Permit To A.C. Towing
And Transport Located At 331 Augusta Avenue, Port
Arthur, Texas
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23245 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-301.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-301 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-301
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO ISSUE A WRECKER BUSINESS
PERMIT TO A.C. TOWING AND TRANSPORT
LOCATED AT 331 AUGUSTA AVENUE, PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - 10:00 AM
(2) A Public Hearing To Consider the proposed abandonment of
the Following:
A23-02 Lamar State College - Port Arthur 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
A precise drawing and description of the proposed
abandonment will be presented at the Public Hearing and
can be examined in the City Development Services
Department, Port Arthur, Texas. The public will also be able
to view the Public Hearing via the City's website at
www.portarthurtx.gov Any person may participate in the
Public Hearing and address the City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:17 a.m.
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Assistant City Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the above-mentioned item.
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
The following appeared before the City Council regarding the proposed abandonment:
Louise Bado, 1812 Procter Street
Doreen Bado, 120 Dryden Place
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:30 a.m.
(3) A Public Hearing To Consider the proposed abandonment of
the Following:
A23-03 Lamar State College - Port Arthur 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
A precise drawing and description of the proposed
abandonment will be presented at the Public Hearing and
can be examined in the City Development Services
Department, Port Arthur, Texas. The public will also be able
to view the Public Hearing via the City's website at
www.portarthurtx.gov Any person may participate in the
Public Hearing and address the City Council
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:31 a.m.
Assistant City Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the above-mentioned item.
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:42 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(1) Paul Watson Of Climate Impact Capital Energy Holdings,
LLC And Hilton Kelley, Founder And Director Of Community
In-Power And Development Association Inc. (CIDA)
Regarding Community Power Accelerator Hubs
Paul Watson and Hilton Kelley gave the above-mentioned presentation.
(2) A Presentation By Finance Director Kandy Daniels
Regarding Paying City Vendors (Requested By
Councilmember Kinlaw)
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Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation.
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened their meeting at
12:30 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton;
Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet and Frank; City Manager Burton; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
Councilmember Kinlaw joined the meeting at 12:35 p.m.
(3) A Presentation By Fire Chief Greg Benson Regarding The
Process For The Issuance Of Permits For The Operation Of
Emergency Service Vehicles (Ambulances) Within The City
Port Arthur Pursuant To Chapter 114, Article II Of The Code
Of Ordinances
Fire Chief Greg Benson gave the above-mentioned presentation.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Regarding A Final 60
Day Extension Of The Existing Ambulance Services
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Acadian Ambulance
Service, Inc., To Facilitate Deliberations Of The Application
Process
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Doucet that a final 60-day extension to the contract between the City of Port Arthur and
Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The above-mentioned motion carried.
(2) A Discussion And Possible Action Regarding The Conduct Of
City Council Meetings (Requested By Councilmember
Doucet)
Councilmember Doucet led the discussion regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Raymond Scott, 3726 Lakeshore Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Frank to amend Chapter 2 Section 51 of the Code of Ordinances to change the time of
the morning meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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The above-mentioned motion carried.
(3) A Discussion Regarding The Street Program (Requested By
Councilmember Doucet)
Councilmember Doucet led the discussion regarding the street program.
(4) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Regarding The Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Filing Date To Comply
With Tax Code §26.05
Finance Director Kandy Daniel appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the proposed budget filing date.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that the city does not move forward with the July 22, 2023 filing date.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The above-mentioned motion carried.
Councilmember Beckcom made the motion and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that
Proposed Resolution No. 23251 and Proposed Resolution No. 23253 be considered earlier
on the agenda.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The above-mentioned motion carried.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(2) P.R. No. 23251 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
(Requested By Councilmembers Doucet And Beckcom)
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 23251 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-302.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-302 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-302
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS
TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS DOUCET
AND BECKCOM)
(3) P.R. No. 23253 — A Resolution Appointing A Member Or
Members To The Pleasure Island Advisory Commission
(Requested By Councilmembers Doucet And Beckcom)
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23253 be adopted.
Councilmember Beckcom nominated Susie Chirafis for appointment.
Councilmember Doucet nominated John Beard, Jr. for appointment.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 23253 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names
included, becoming Resolution No. 23-303.
IThe caption of Resolution No. 23-303 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-303
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER OR
MEMBERS TO THE PLEASURE ISLAND
ADVISORY COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS DOUCET AND BECKCOM)
V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER)
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton announced the Family Fun Fair Port Arthur Health
Department Event to be held on July 22, 2023.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
A. Travel Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions
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(1) P.R. No. 23204 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Contract With Allco, Inc. Of Beaumont,
Texas, For Piping Repairs For The Dallas Avenue & 4th
Street Elevated Storage Tank Piping Repair Project With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $207,994.00; Funds Are
Available In Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-000,
Project No. WS-0004 CON
Proposed Resolution No. 23204 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-304.
(2) P.R. No. 23211 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Change Order No. 4 To The Contract Between
The City Of Port Arthur And Paramount Design &
Development Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Reconstruction
Of Four (4) Homes, Increasing The Contract Amount By
$8,500.00 To A New Contract Total Of $732,723.00. Funds
Will Be Provided From Account No. 105-13-033-5470-00-
40-000, Project Numbers CD5115, CD6145, CD7115,
CD7145 And The Texas Department Of Housing And
Community Affairs Home Investment Partnerships Program
Reservation System
Proposed Resolution No. 23211 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-305.
(3) P.R. No. 23214 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into An Agreement With Mike Barnett
Construction, Inc. Of Port Neches, Texas Through The
Region 5 Education Service Center (ESC) Southeast Texas
Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 20230202
For The Replacement Of The Gutters On The Administration
Building And The Roof Cover On The Chemical Maintenance
Building At The Water Purification Plant In The Total
Amount Of $119,250.00; Funding Is Available In Account
No. 410-40-210-5312-00-00-000, Building Maintenance
Proposed Resolution No. 23214 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-306.
(4) P.R. No. 23223 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute A Contract With Sitek Omni Services LLC Of
Spring, Texas, For The Demolition, Asbestos Abatement,
And Cleaning Of The Gates Professional Building, Located At
3600 Gates Boulevard, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas,
With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $148,800.00
Through Region 5 Education Service Center (ESC) Contract
Numbers 20230404 And 20230403; Budgeted Funds Are
Available In The Capital Improvement Fund — City Facility
Improvements Account, 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23223 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-307.
(5) P.R. No. 23232 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute An Interlocal Contract With South East Texas
Regional Planning Commission Relating To The Planning,
Development, Operation And Provision Of 9-1-1 Service And
The Use Of 9-1-1 Funds
Proposed Resolution No. 23232 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-308.
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(6) P.R. No. 23235 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To
Enter Into A Contract For The Tractor Mowing Services Of
The Highway 73, Jade Avenue And Spur 93 Business Parks
With B&N Mowers, LLC Of Port Arthur, Texas, In The
Amount Not To Exceed $38,000.00. PAEDC Funding Account
No. 120-80-625-5479-00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23235 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-309.
(7) P.R. No. 23237 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU)
Between The Texas Department Of Public Safety And The
Port Arthur Police Department Regarding State Vehicle
Weight Enforcement Inspections And Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Authority
Proposed Resolution No. 23237 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-310.
(8) P.R. No. 23246 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider Granting A Zoning Map Amendment For
Approximately 7.404 Acres Of Land — Consisting Of Lot 16 &
Part Of Lot 17, Block 7, Hillcrest 2 Subdivision, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas (Property Is Located South Of
Laura Lane And West Of 90th Street)
Proposed Resolution No. 23246 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-311.
(9) P.R. No. 23247 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) For Mowing Contracts Between The City Of
Port Arthur And Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Group 1, Valencia Lawn Of Port Arthur,
Texas For Group 1(A), Derrick & Noah Lawn Service Of Port
Arthur, Texas For Group 7(A), Consider Us Of Port Arthur,
Texas For Group 8, And Whit's Grass Cutting Of Port Arthur,
Texas For Group 9 For Mowing Of Various City Properties,
Parks & Right-Of-Ways With An Estimated Budgetary
Impact Of $93,009.00 (FY2023 $44,290.00 And FY2024
$48,719.00) Funding Available In Parks Account No. 001-
25-065-5311-00-20-000
Proposed Resolution No. 23247 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 23-312.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(4) P.R. No. 23258 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into The Third Year (Second Renewal) Contract
With Ardurra Of Houston, Texas For Assistance With The
American Rescue Plan Act Program/Grant Management
Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $180,000.00 Per
Annum. Funds Are Available From American Rescue Plan
Account #169-07-015-5470-00-40-000, Project No.
ARP0007
Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 23258 be adopted.
Adurra CEO Craig Teffaro appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Kinlaw and
Frank.
Voting No: Councilmember Doucet.
Proposed Resolution No. 23258 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-313.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-313 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-313
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE THIRD YEAR
(SECOND RENEWAL) CONTRACT WITH
ARDURRA OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR
ASSISTANCE WITH THE AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN ACT PROGRAM/GRANT MANAGEMENT
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$180,000.00 PER ANNUM. FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACCOUNT #169-07-015-5470-00-40-000,
PROJECT NO. ARP0007
Councilmember Beckcom left the meeting at 2:26 p.m.
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7131 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Transfer Of
Ownership Of Police Canine "Remy" To LAK9, LLC Of
Maurice, Louisiana
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frand and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7131 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-23.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 23-23 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE CANINE "REMY" TO
LAK9, LLC OF MAURICE, LOUISIANA
(2) P.O. No. 7132 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Transfer Of
Ownership Of Police Canine "Reus" To The Personal Care Of
LAK9, LLC Of Maurice, Louisiana
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Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7132 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-24.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and
Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 23-24 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE CANINE "REUS" TO
THE PERSONAL CARE OF LAK9, LLC OF
MAURICE, LOUISIANA
(3) P.O. No. 7151 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of A City
Owned Vacant Tract Of Land Located At 627 W. 10th Street
And Execution Of A Special Warranty Deed
Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7151 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-25.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis, Doucet, Kinlaw and
4 Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 23-25 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A
CITY OWNED VACANT TRACT OF LAND
LOCATED AT 627 W. 10TH STREET AND
EXECUTION OF A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING)
4 Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And
Receive Legal Advice Regarding Pending Litigation As It
Pertains To Civil Action No. 01:23-CV-00092, McClain-Lee V.
City Of Port Arthur, In The United States District Court
Eastern District Of Texas, Beaumont Division
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(2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And
Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney Regarding
4 Potential And/Or Pending Claims, Contracts, Litigation And
Other Legal Matters Involving The City Of Port Arthur
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(3) 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
(4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or
Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real
Property Within The ETJ/Industrial District
(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 2:37 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 3:26 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton; Councilmembers Lewis,
Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney
Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 3:27 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 PRO TEM TIFFANY HAMILTON
ATTEST:
ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY KELLY MOORE
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD July 18, 2023.
APPROVED:
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