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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of the Department of Inspections & Code Enforcement
Demolition Division
Date: January 24, 2024
To: Ronald Burton, City Manager
Mayor and City Council
From: Darlene Thomas-Pierre, Code Compliance Manager
Re: P. R. NO. 23578 — APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING SEVEN (7) REGULAR
MEMBERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS.
COMMENT
Nature of the Request:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R. No. 23578 appointing and/or reappointing seven (7)
regular members to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Board Member Brian McZeal's
term expired December 8, 2022; Board Members Lloyd Marie Johnson and LaChelle Edwards term
expired on March 22, 2023; Board Member Lawrence Baker's term expired November 9, 2023; Board
Members Clifton Batiste and Alan Watson term expired December 5, 2023; and Board Member Dr.
Lowra Harrison's term expired December 7, 2023, but all Board Members desire to remain on the board.
The term for a Construction Board member is two (2) years; therefore, the term for the regular
Construction Board Members will begin on February 27, 2024, and expire on February 27, 2026. This
will fill all the positions on the Construction Board.
Staff Analysis/Considerations:
Not Applicable.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R. No. 23578, thereby appointing and/or reappointing
seven(7) regular members to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
BudA'et Consideration: Not Applicable.
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cc: Pamela Langford, Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services
P.O.BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089•409/983-8209•FAX 409/983-8130
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"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
CONSTRUCTION BOARD REGULAR MEMBERS
Lloyd Marie Johnson Appointed March 22,2021 Term Expired March 22,2023
LaChelle Edwards Appointed March 22,2021 Term Expired March 22,2023
Brain McZeal Appointed December 8,2020 Term Expired December 8,2022
Dr.Lowra Harrison Appointed December 7,2021 Term Expired December 7,2023
Clifford Batiste Appointed December 5,2021 Term Expired December 5,2023
Alan Watson Appointed December 5,2021 Term Expired December 5,2023
Lawrence Baker _ Appointed November 9,2021 Term Expired November 9,2023
P.O.BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089.409/983-8209•FAX 409/983-8130
P.R.No.23578
01/24/24 SR
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER
OR MEMBERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
WHEREAS,Ordinance No.98-04 created the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals;and
WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 15-25 amended Ordinance No.98-04;and
WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 17-46 amended Ordinance No. 15-25 and the membership in the Board is comprised of
nine(9)members;and
WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 18-02 amended Ordinance No. 17-46 and the membership in the Board is comprised
of seven(7)regular members;and
WHEREAS,the scope of duties of the Board is delineated in the Building Code,and Section 54.033 Local
Government Code,and in Ordinance No. 18-02;and
WHEREAS,the current makeup of the Board is delineated in Exhibit"A";and
WHEREAS,as shown in the attached Exhibit"A",the term of Board Member Lawrence Baker expired on November 9,2023;the
terms of Board Members Clifton Batiste and Alan Watson expired on December 5, 2023; the terms of Board Members Lloyd Marie
Johnson and Lachelle Edwards expired on March 22,2023;the term of Board Member Brian McZeal expired on December 8,2022;the
term of Board Member Dr.Lowra Harrison expired on December 7,2023,and they desire to be reappointed.Council can either reappoint
Alan Watson,Brian McZeal,Clifton Batiste,LaChelle Edwards,Lawrence Baker,Lloyd Marie Johnson and Lowra Harrison or appoint new
members;and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Lewis wishes to appoint/reappoint as Board Member for District 1; and
WHEREAS,Councilmember&Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton wishes to appoint/reappoint as Board Member
for District 2;and
WHEREAS,Councilmember Beckcom wishes to appoint/reappoint as Board Member for District 3;and
WHEREAS,Councilmember Doucet wishes to appoint/reappoint as Board Member for District 4;
and
WHEREAS,Councilmember Kinlaw wishes to appoint/reappoint as Board Member for Position 5,
At Large;and
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WHEREAS,Councilmember Frank, Sr.wishes to appoint/reappoint as Board Member for
Position 6,At Large;and
WHEREAS,Mayor Bartie wishes to appoint/reappoint as a Board Member;and
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1.THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. THAT the City of Port Arthur hereby confirms the appointment/reappointment of
, and
,as regular members to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Section 3.THAT the term shall be two(2)years.
Section 4.THAT in accordance with Resolution No.98-157,this appointee shall immediately contact the City Secretary,be
sworn in,and receive a copy of the Ordinance No. 18-49.
Section 5.THAT this resolution shall become effective on February 27,2024.
Section 6.THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the 27th day of February, A.D., 2024, at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote:AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bartie,
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APP ?WED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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EXHIBIT"A"
CONSTRUCTION BOARD REGULAR MEMBERS AS OF JANUARY 1,2024
Councilmembers Board Member Name Appointment Date Term Expired
District 1 LaChelle Edwards March 2,2021 March 2,2023
District 2 Lawrence Baker November 9,2021 November 9,2023
District 3 Alan Watson December 5,2021 December 5,2023
District 4 Lloyd Marie Johnson March 2,2021 March 2,2023
District 7 Brian McZeal December 8,2020 December 8,2022
District 8 Clifton Batiste December 5,2021 December 5,2023
Mayor Lowra Harrison December 7,2021 December 7,2023
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EXHIBIT"B"
CONSTRUCTION BOARD REGULAR MEMBERS AS OF 2/27/2024
Board Members Appointment Date Term Expires
Districts
1.
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3.
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5.
6.
Mayor
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