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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24190: TO REPEAL THE CITY COUNCIL'S PAST APPOINTMENTS OF ACTING ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY'S AND ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY'SFog P.R.NO. 24190 02/18/2025 RPC RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS TO REPEAL THE CITY COUNCIL'S PAST APPOINTMENTS OF ACTING ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARIES AND ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. WHEREAS,the City of Port Arthur,Texas,is a home-rule municipality and is a"Council-Manager" form of government; and WHEREAS,all powers of the City shall be vested in and exercised by an elective City Council,which shall enact legislation, adopt budgets, determine policies and APPOINT the: CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY CITY SECRETARY AND CITY JUDGE. See Article I, Section 4 of the Port Arthur City Charter; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution Nos. 08-020, 09-078, 11-033 and 11-420, the City Council appointed Acting Assistant City Secretaries and Assistant City Secretaries without the charter's jurisdiction to appoint. The City Council may PROVIDE COMPENSATION for assistants as it may deem necessary,but not appointment.See Article VII,Section 3 of the Port Arthur City Charter;and WHEREAS,the City Council's appointment of AssIs TAN T City Secretaries has caused confusion on who they report to and who conducts their performance evaluations; and WHEREAS,the City Council seeks to repeal its appointment acts under Resolution Nos.08-020,09- 078, 11-033 and 11-420, but will continue to provide for the compensation of said assistant(s) as authorized by City Council's approved annual municipal budget and the City of Port Arthur's Wage and Compensation Plan. Now THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: SECTION 1. The facts and above-recitals in the preamble are true and correct. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby repeals these resolutions to comply with its City Charter: Resolution No. 08-020—Appointment of Acting Assistant City Secretary. See Exhibit A Resolution No. 09-078—Appointment of Assistant City Secretary. See Exhibit B Resolution No. 11-033 —Appointment of Acting Assistant City Secretary. See Exhibit C Resolution No. Page 1 Resolution No. 11-420—Appointment of Assistant City Secretary. See Exhibit D SECTION 3. The City Council will continue to provide for the compensation of said assistant(s)as authorized by City Council's approved municipal budget and the City of Port Arthur's Wage and Compensation Plan. SECTION 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED,this 25th day of February, 2025 AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: • Mayor: Councilmembers: • NOES: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS Thurman"Bill"Bartie, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED fiN. I)MINISTRATION: Ronald Burton, C' , City Manager Resolution No. Page 2 EXHIBIT A City of Port Arthur, Texas Resolution No. 08-020 P. R. No. 14520 01/17/08 gt updated RESOLUTION NO.L -O 0 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ACTING ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 3 OF THE CITY CHARTER (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER BEARD) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 07-558, the City Council appointed Terri Hanks as Acting City Secretary; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public's interest to appoint an Acting Assistant City Secretary. 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 Article VII, Section 3 of the Charter of the City of Port Arthur, the City Council hereby appoints Sherri Bellard as Acting Assistant City Secretary with compensation to be provided in accordance with the City of Port Arthur' s Wage and Compensation Plan. Section 3. That Sherri Bellard be and she is hereby authorized to perform all duties which may be delegated to her by the Acting City Secretary, Terri Hanks, and to do any and all acts and to perform any and all duties which the Acting City Secretary, Terri Hanks, may be authorized or directed to do or perform under the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter, Ordinances, and z.pr14520_updated Resolutions of the City of Port Arthur. Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council . READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this go day of , A.D. , 2008, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor I6 Mae, • A,9of #0 ThV cif' . Councilmembers /WA Jra:5, j5ecd. Mii/i'a1 ,5e ai-Gd heed J NOES: ' YOR ATTEST: hedt.1 544X/6/1 ACTING CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: CITY MANAGER z_pr14520_updated EXHIBIT B City of Port Arthur, Texas Resolution No. 09-078 P. R. No. 15139 r} 03/10/09 is amended RESOLUTION NO. 1�J /e A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 3 OF THE CITY CHARTER (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE) WHEREAS, Sherri Ballard was appointed Acting Assistant City Secretary, pursuant to Resolution No. 08-020, which was approved on January 16, 2008; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Sherri Ballard as the Assistant City Secretary of the City of Port Arthur. 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 Sherri Ballard is hereby confirmed as Assistant City Secretary, effective March 15, 2009 at Range 47 and initially at Step 3, in accordance with the City of Port Arthur' s Wage and Compensation Plan and receive a $250 per month car allowance . Section 3 . That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council . READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this /a_ day of ( ,:\(%L. A.D. , 2009, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote : AYES : z.pr15139 amended :) Mayor 1J4 i0L1 Counc i lmembers %'/ 7: ' £��'(a)1-lh • Go 61414 (k141,[01)--locot) NOES : i/7 /�1��'2r'1T/D •YOR ATTEST: CtLe.4...1 TERRI HANKS, ACTING CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: CITY R z.pr15139_amended In the name and by the authority of The State of Texas OATH OF OFFICE I, -4c)C '� , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of the Assistant City Secretary of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God. n) ' ACJL)c_.4 C ( Affiant SWORN TO and subscribed before me by affiant on this ` day of :1 41 Signature of Person Administering Oath (Seal) Deloris"Bobbie" Prince Printed Name Mayor.City of Port Arthur Title Form#2204 See Reverse Side for Instructions Revised August 1999 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION STATEMENT OF ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICER (Pursuant to Tex.Const.art.XVI,§1(b),amended 2001) I, -,t 6 I [Th21 2L, , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation, whichever the case may be, so help me God. UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND THAT THE FACTS STATED THEREIN ARE TRUE. Date �Officer's Signature Assistant City Secretary Port Arthur/Jefferson Position to Which Elected/Appointed City and/or County Form No.2201 EXHIBIT C City of Port Arthur, Texas Resolution No. 11-033 P. R. No. 16277 01/13/2011 is RESOLUTION NO. ! /'&33 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the City to appoint an Acting Assistant City Secretary in the absence of the Assistant City Secretary. 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 Kelly Moore is herein appointed as Acting Assistant City Secretary, with compensation set at Range 47, Step 1. Section 3 . That the Acting Assistant City Secretary shall comply with the City Charter in all respects, including performance of all duties and authorities of the Office of the City Secretary. Section 4 . That said appointment become effective upon passage of a motion of the City Council on January 25, 2011 . Section 5 . That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Counc ' l. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of January, A.D. , 2011, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: s.pr16277 Mayor APhel ' Aii0 .);//YLI 7146/24k Councilmembers 007/1 Ofr»� �f n NOES: /0114_,..e YOR ATTE T: ACTING CIT SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: / ti- CIIvT/Y AT ORN Y APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: A/ CI Y MANAGER s.pr16277 EXHIBIT D City of Port Arthur, Texas Resolution No. 11-420 P.R. No. 16670 09/12/11 tma RESOLUTION NO. II /3C A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII SECTION 1 OF THE CITY CHARTER WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 11 - qi9 Sherri Bellard was appointed City Secretary; and, WHEREAS, said appointment creates a vacancy of the Assistant City Secretary in the office of the City Secretary; and, WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary and appropriate to fill said vacancy; and, WHEREAS, Kelly Moore was appointed Acting Assistant Secretary, per Resolution No. 11-033, effective January 25, 2011, with compensation set at Range 47, Step 1; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Kelly Moore as the Assistant City Secretary of the City of Port Arthur. 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 Kelly Moore is herein appointed Assistant City Secretary of the City of Port Arthur, effective September 20,2011,with compensation set at Range 47, Step_of the City's Wage and Compensation Plan,pursuant to the terms of Article VII, Section 1 of the Charter . Section 3. That the Assistant City Secretary shall carry out the duties of the City Secretary in the absence of the appointee. Section 4. That the terms,conditions or benefits as delineated in Exhibit"A" shall also be applicable to the City Secretary. Section 5. That a copy of the caption be spread upgthe Minutes f the ity Council. READ, ADOPTED,AND APPROVED,this-- li day of 2011, AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: P.R.No. 16670 / 09/12/11 tma AYES: Mayor: �1�' ' /l� 0(/��- �4� 1 �1/)'Y� ,oa Y / % m.c4 Councilmembers: �� I h, J6a1,) ,)-//1 le"gYinzm, --1/17 120 Yy26 JA,eincYm, NOES: ✓ 3�l l Mayor Deloris Prince ATTES . r j Sherri Bellard, Acting City Secretary APPROVED AS FORM: Valecia izen i tt Y APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: fr/ Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager Director of an Resourc P.R. No. 16670 09/12/11 tma EXHIBIT "A" To be presented at City Council Meeting 1. Compensation will be set at Range 47, Step 1. 2. The auto allowance will continue to be$250 per month. 3. The cell phone allowance will be $40.