HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23506: APPOINTMENTS TO THE EDC (REQUESTED BY CM BECKCOM AND LEWIS) P.R. No. 23506
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A DIRECTOR OR
DIRECTORS TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
BECKCOM AND LEWIS)
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation was
created by Ordinance No. 96-08; and
WHEREAS, the term of office is three years; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 504.051(b), a director is appointed by the governing
body of the authorizing municipality, serves at the pleasure of that governing body, and
may be removed by that governing body at any time without cause; and
WHEREAS, the following persons are the current directors for the City of Port Arthur
Section 4A Economic Development Corporation:
Director Position: Term Expires:
Position 1
Position 2 Kaala Jacobs June 21, 2025
(unexpired term)
Position 3 Jerry LaBove December 19, 2023
(unexpired term)
Position 4 Jody Perricone Holton February 14, 2026
(unexpired term)
Position 5 Ingrid Holmes August 1, 2026
Position 6 Rev. Darrell Anderson January 19, 2024
(unexpired term)
Mayor Melvin Getwood December 20, 2025
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WHEREAS, Director Jerry LaBove's term for Position 3 expires on December 19, 2023,
and Councilmember Beckcom has presented the name Jerry LaBove as Director for Position 3;
and
WHEREAS, Director for Position 1 is vacant and Councilmember Lewis has presented
the name Floyd Batiste as Director for Position 1.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That pursuant to Section 504.051(b) of the Texas Local Government
Code, the following are appointed as directors to the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation:
Director Position: Term Expires:
Position 1 Floyd Batiste December 19, 2026
Position 2 Kaala Jacobs June 21, 2025
(unexpired term)
Position 3 Jerry LaBove December 19, 2026
Position 4 Jody Perricone Holton February 14, 2026
(unexpired term)
Position 5 Ingrid Holmes August 1, 2026
Position 6 Rev. Darrell Anderson January 19, 2024
(unexpired term)
Mayor Melvin Getwood December 20, 2025
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of December A.D., 2023, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmember:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
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