HomeMy WebLinkAbout(01) 09/09/2025 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Kinlaw 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,
September 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the
following members present: Mayor Charlotte Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Harold Doucet;
Councilmembers Tiffany Hamilton Everfield, Doneane Beckcom, Thomas Kinlaw, III.
and Donald Frank Sr.; City Manager Ron Burton; City Secretary Sherri Bellard; City
Attorney Roxann Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Tim Duriso.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis joined the meeting at 9:39 a.m.
II. PROCLAMATIONS - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Hattie Harmason Representing Extraordinary Vision
Regarding Support For The Blind Conference And
Community Participation
Hattie Harmon, 2338 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned topic.
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Selim Kiralp Regarding An Update On
Pleasure Island Buildings A & B (Requested By
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield)
Selim Kiralp gave the above-mentioned report.
Pleasure Island Director George Davis appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding sewer issues.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 10:00 AM
(1) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public
Comments And To Consider The Following:
PROPOSED CHANGE: A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (Z25-05) TO
CONSIDER A ZONE CHANGE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THAT WILL INCLUDE
SINGLE-FAMILY, 2-FAMILY, AND RECREATIONAL, OUTDOOR
DEVELOPMENT
SITE LOCATION: EAST OF FOSTER LEWIS DRIVE AND SOUTH OF
MAIN AVENUE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 3, 322.5' X 470' OUT OF LT 4, BLK
2, RANGE E, PALCO, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas;
TRACT 5, 1159.9' X 768.4' X 244.8' X 627.88' X 164.4' OUT OF
LTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 BLK 2, RANGE E, PALCO, City of Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas;
LT 5, TR 2, BLK 2, RG E, PALCO, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m.
Planning and Zoning Planner Aries Milo appeared before the City Council and gave an
overview of the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor 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 10:08 a.m.
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(2) A Presentation By Attorney Karen Kennard Regarding An
Update Of The 89th Texas Legislature
Attorney Karen Kennard gave the above-mentioned report.
(3) A Presentation By Water Utilities Regarding The Water Meter
Project
The above-mentioned presentation was moved to the September 23, 2025 Regular
Meeting.
(4) A Progress Report By Staff Regarding Fire Station Number 3
The above-mentioned presentation was moved to the September 23, 2025 Regular
Meeting.
C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None
D. Employee Recognition — None
E. Correspondence - None
F. Discussion
(1) A Discussion Regarding The Fence Ordinance Revision
(Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield)
Assistant City Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding an update of a proposed fence ordinance revision.
Discussion was held with no action taken.
(2) A Discussion Regarding Reginald Linden Threatening An
Elected Official (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
Discussion was held with no action taken.
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V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER
COUNCILMEMBER) — None
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 24473 — A Resolution Nominating A Member
And/Or Members To The Board Of Directors Of The Orange
County Appraisal District For The 2026 — 2029 Term
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24473 be adopted.
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield nominated Maquettia Ledet.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24473 was adopted, with the above-mentioned name inserted,
becoming Resolution No. 25-367.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-367 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-367
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER
AND/OR MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026 — 2029
TERM
(2) P.O. No. 7362 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale And
Conveyance Of City-Owned Vacant Tracts Of Land Located
On Freeman Avenue (Formerly Texas Avenue), Identified
As Parcel Nos. 95636, 95641, 95642, 95643, And 95644, To
The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District For The Total
Fair Market Value Of $26,100.00 To Support The Port's
Expansion Efforts
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw
Proposed Ordinance No. 7362 was held until after executive session.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 24275, 24379, 24382, 24476, 24501, 24502 and 24505:
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
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A. Travel Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes — None
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24273 — A Resolution Authorizing The Renewal Of
The License And Maintenance Agreement With
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) Of
Redlands, California, For The Arclnfo GIS Software Through
The Texas Department Of Information Resources Contract
No. DIR-CPO-4699 In The Amount Of $33,121.44; Funding
Available In The GIS Computer Programs Account No. 001-
13-029-5450-00-10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 24273 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-368.
(3) P.R. No. 24302 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Zoning Change For 0.4814 Acres Of Land
Consisting Of All Of Lots 15-20, Block 23, Rosemont
Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (3537
39th Street) From Planned Development District — 30 (PD-
30) To Medium Density Residential (MDR) Z25-04 — Kode
Properties
Proposed Resolution No. 24302 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-369.
(4) P.R. No. 24349 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Accept The Project Completion Documents For The
Sabine Pass Pipe Bursting Phase IV Project With Global
Drilling, Inc. Of Winnie, Texas, And Authorize The Release
Of Retainage In The Total Amount Of $22,640.40; Funding
Is Available In Retainage Account No. 169-00-000-2050-
00-00-000
Proposed Resolution No. 24349 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-370.
(6) P.R. No. 24380 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The
Amount Of $10,331.97 Made Against Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP) As A Result
Of Property Theft At Senior Field (3401 60th Street)
Proposed Resolution No. 24380 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-371.
(8) P.R. No. 24453 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Amendment #2 To The Home Investment
Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
Contract With Catholic Charities Of Southeast Texas. The
Amendment Will Allocate An Additional $1,116.00 Of HOME-
ARP Funding To Catholic Charities And Amend The Budget
To Permit The Use Of HOMEARP Funds For Food Purchases,
Outreach, Transportation, And Financial Assistance Costs
For Eligible Participants. The Account Number Is 108-13-
033-5470-00-40-000; Project# HMEARP2
Proposed Resolution No. 34453 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-372.
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(9) P.R. No. 24454 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To
Apply For Funding Through The Texas General Land Office
Resilient Communities Program (RCP) To Update The City's
2014 Comprehensive Land Use Plan To Incorporate
Resiliency And Hazard Mitigation Strategies
Proposed Resolution No. 24454 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-373.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(2) P.R. No. 24275 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Negotiate A Contract With Freese And Nichols, Inc. Of
Houston, Texas, To Provide Comprehensive Planning And
Engineering Services For The Revision And Amendment Of
The City Of Port Arthur's Subdivision Regulations (Chapter
98, Code Of Ordinances)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24275 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-374.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-374 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-374
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS, TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE
PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE REVISION AND AMENDMENT OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR'S SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 98, CODE OF
ORDINANCES)
(5) P.R. No. 24379 — A Resolution Approving Settlement Of
Wind Damage Claims In The Amount Of $14,926.89 Made
Against Landmark American Insurance Company (Through
Agent USI Southwest Inc., El Paso) Due To A Tornado
(April 10, 2024) To Various City Properties
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Beckom that Proposed Resolution No. 24379 be adopted.
Trameka Williams appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above-mentioned topic.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24379 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-375.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-375 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-375
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF
WIND DAMAGE CLAIMS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$14,926.89 MADE AGAINST LANDMARK
AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY (THROUGH
AGENT USI SOUTHWEST INC., EL PASO) DUE
TO A TORNADO (APRIL 10, 2024) TO VARIOUS
CITY PROPERTIES
(7) P.R. No. 24382 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $29,946.00 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP)
As A Result Of Damages To Cameras On Pleasure Island
(December 6, 2024)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24382 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-376.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-376 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-376
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A
PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$29,946.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
(TML-IRP) AS A RESULT OF DAMAGES TO
CAMERAS ON PLEASURE ISLAND (DECEMBER
6, 2024)
(10) P.R. No. 24476 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Amendment No. 2 To The Professional
Engineering Services Agreement With Woolpert, Inc. Of
Houston, Texas, For The 9th Avenue Bridge Repairs For The
Amount Of $37,765.00. Funds Are Available In The Capital
Improvement Fund Account, 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000,
Allocated From Project Number BR0002.DES
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24476 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-377.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-377 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-377
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WOOLPERT, INC. OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE 9TH AVENUE
BRIDGE REPAIRS FOR THE AMOUNT OF
$37,765.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ACCOUNT, 307-
21-053-8517-00-10-000, ALLOCATED FROM
PROJECT NUMBER BR0002.DES
(11) P.R. No. 24501 — A Resolution Ratifying Three Professional
Services Agreements Between The City Of Port Arthur And
Strategic Government Resources (SGR) For Executive
Recruitment Services For The Positions Of Director Of
Public Services/City Engineer, Assistant City Attorney, And
Comptroller, In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $63,484.00.
Funding Is Available In Human Resources Professional
Services Account No. 001-11-025-5420-00-10-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24501 be adopted.
Assistant City Manager Albert Thigoen appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24501 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-378.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-378 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-378
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THREE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RESOURCES (SGR)
FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR
THE POSITIONS OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SERVICES/CITY ENGINEER, ASSISTANT CITY
ATTORNEY, AND COMPTROLLER, IN A TOTAL
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AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $63,484.00.
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN HUMAN
RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ACCOUNT NO. 001-11-025-5420-00-10-000
(12) P.R. No. 24502 — A Resolution Of The City Council Of The
City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract With Ardurra Group, LLC For Grant
Management And Administration Services For Projects
Funded By The Texas General Land Office (GLO), Including
Two Grants Awarded From The 2019 Department Of
Housing And Urban Development (HUD) Infrastructure
Grants. The Administration Costs For The 2019 HUD
Infrastructure Grants Will Not Exceed $76,000.00, With
Funding Available In Account No. 148-21-053-8517-00-10-
000 Project No. GM2502.GRE.ADM And Account No. 148-
21-055-5492-00-70-000 Project No. GM2402.GRE.ADM.
Future Grant Awards Will Require A Task Order And A Fee
Amount
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24502 be adopted.
Grants Manager Mary Essex and Purchasing Director Clifton Williams appeared before
the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: Mayor Pro Tern Doucet.
Proposed Resolution No. 24502 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-379.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-379 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-379
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH ARDURRA GROUP, LLC FOR GRANT
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES FOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO),
INCLUDING TWO GRANTS AWARDED FROM
THE 2019 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS. THE
ADMINISTRATION COSTS FOR THE 2019 HUD
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS WILL NOT EXCEED
$76,000.00, WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NO. 148-21-053-8517-00-10-000
PROJECT NO. GM2502.GRE.ADM AND ACCOUNT
NO. 148-21-055-5492-00-70-000 PROJECT NO.
GM2402.GRE.ADM. FUTURE GRANT AWARDS
WILL REQUIRE A TASK ORDER AND A FEE
AMOUNT
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(13) P.R. No. 24505 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage
Claim In The Amount Of $54,454.21 Made Against Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP)
As A Result Of Damages Of Flooding At The Health
Department (5860 9th Avenue)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 24505 be adopted.
Trameka Williams appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24505 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-380.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-380 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-380
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF A
PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$54,454.21 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL
(TML-IRP) AS A RESULT OF DAMAGES OF
FLOODING AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(5860 9TH AVENUE)
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 24174 — A Resolution Approving The Fourth
Amendment To The Purchasing Manual For The City Of Port
Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24174 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-381.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-381 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-381
A Resolution Approving The Fourth Amendment
To The Purchasing Manual For The City Of Port
Arthur
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(2) P.R. No. 24278 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing Member(s) To The Zoning Board Of
Adjustment Pursuant To Appendix A: Zoning, Section 5.04
Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24278 be adopted.
The Mayor nominated Karim Nelson for appointment.
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield nominated Christopher Lopez for appointment.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24278 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names
included, becoming Resolution No. 25-382
The caption of Resolution No. 25-382 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-382
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO THE ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PURSUANT TO
APPENDIX A: ZONING, SECTION 5.04 OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES
(3) P.R. No. 24291 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing Members To The Planning And Zoning
Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24291 be adopted.
The Mayor nominated Norris Simon for appointment.
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield nominated Zulema Escobedo for appointment.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24291 was adopted, with above-mentioned names included,
becoming Resolution No. 25-383.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-383 reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-383
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR
(4) P.R. No. 24330 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter In A Two-Year Contract With The USIO
Output Solutions Of San Antonio, Texas, For The Printing
And Mailing Service Of Monthly Water Billing Statements,
With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $90,000.00 Per
Year. Funding Is Available In Water Utilities Account No.
410-40-205-5420-00-00-000, Professional Services
($90,000.00 For FY26 And $90,000.00 For FY27, Subject To
FY26 And FY27 Budget Approvals)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24430 be adopted.
Water Utilities Director Calvin Matthews and Assistant Office Manager Rhonda
Stansbury appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-
mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24330 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-+384.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-384 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-384
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER IN A TWO-YEAR
CONTRACT WITH THE USIO OUTPUT
SOLUTIONS OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, FOR THE
PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICE OF
MONTHLY WATER BILLING STATEMENTS,
WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$90,000.00 PER YEAR. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE
IN WATER UTILITIES ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-
205-5420-00-00-000, PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES ($90,000.00 FOR FY26 AND
$90,000.00 FOR FY27, SUBJECT TO FY26 AND
FY27 BUDGET APPROVALS)
(5) P.R. No. 24338 — A Resolution Ratifying The City Manager's
Decision To Authorize Emergency Repairs To The 12-Inch
Sewer Line Located On Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Between
Highways 69/96 And 9th Avenue; And Further Authorizing
The City Manager To Release A Partial Payment Of
$349,340.43 To Global Drilling, Inc., Of Winnie, Texas, With
Funding From CIP Account No. 405-40-000-8516-00-00-
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000 Contingent Upon Approval Of The Budget Amendment
In Proposed Ordinance No. 7366
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24338 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-385.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-385 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-385
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY
MANAGER'S DECISION TO AUTHORIZE
EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE 12-INCH SEWER
LINE LOCATED ON JIMMY JOHNSON
BOULEVARD BETWEEN HIGHWAYS 69/96 AND
9TH AVENUE; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE A PARTIAL
PAYMENT OF $349,340.43 TO GLOBAL
DRILLING, INC., OF WINNIE, TEXAS, WITH
FUNDING FROM CIP ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-
000-8516-00-00-000 CONTINGENT UPON
APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT IN
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 7366
(6) P.R. No. 24361 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 With AlIco, LLC. Of
Beaumont, Texas, Increasing The Contract Amount By
$7,458.46 To A New Total Of $1,441,805.46; Accept The
Project Completion Documents For The Port Acres
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements
Project; And Further Authorizing The Release Of Retainage
In The Amount Of $71,717.35 From Retainage Account No.
169-00-000-2050-00-00-000, Project No. ARP015. Funding
For The Change Order In CIP Account No. 405-40-000-
8516-00-00-000, Project No. ARP015.GRE.WWT.OTH, Is
Contingent Upon The Approval Of The Budget Amendment
In Proposed Ordinance No. 7366
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24361 be adopted.
Water Utilities Director Calvin Matthews appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24361 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-386.
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The caption of Resolution No. 25-386 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-386
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
WITH ALLCO, LLC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS,
INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$7,458.46 TO A NEW TOTAL OF $1,441,805.46;
ACCEPT THE PROJECT COMPLETION
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PORT ACRES
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP)
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RETAINAGE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $71,717.35 FROM RETAINAGE
ACCOUNT NO. 169-00-000-2050-00-00-000,
PROJECT NO. ARP015. FUNDING FOR THE
CHANGE ORDER IN CIP ACCOUNT NO. 405-40-
000-8516-00-00-000, PROJECT NO.
ARP015.GRE.WWT.OTH, IS CONTINGENT UPON
THE APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT
IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 7366
(7) P.R. No. 24489 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase The Property Located At 1148
9th Avenue From The Vietnamese Dominican Sisters For
The Total Amount Of $280,000.00, Plus Applicable Closing
Costs; Funding For This Purchase Is Available In The
Capital Improvement Account No. 307-25-065-8511-00-
20-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24489 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-387.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-387 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-387
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1148 9TH AVENUE FROM THE
VIETNAMESE DOMINICAN SISTERS FOR THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $280,000.00, PLUS
APPLICABLE CLOSING COSTS; FUNDING FOR
THIS PURCHASE IS AVAILABLE IN THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NO. 307-
25-065-8511-00-20-000
(8) P.R. No. 24492 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Increase The Purchase Order With Olson &
Olson, LLP Of Houston, Texas, By $10,000.00 For A New
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Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $35,000.00 For
Professional Legal Services; Funding Available In The Law
Department's Professional Services Account No. 001-05-
013-5420-00-10-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24492 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-388.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: Councilmember Lewis.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-388 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-388
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE
ORDER WITH OLSON & OLSON, LLP OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS, BY $10,000.00 FOR A NEW
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$35,000.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL
SERVICES; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN THE LAW
DEPARTMENT'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ACCOUNT NO. 001-05-013-5420-00-10-000
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(9) P.R. No. 24498 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of The Contract With Smith's Remodeling
Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services At The
Civic Center Department Buildings For A Total Cost Of
$56,540.00. Funding Available In Civic Center Account
Number 001-15-043-5311-00-20-000 Subject To Approval
Of FY26 Budget
Mayor Moses filed a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Secretary and did not
participate in discussion or action regarding Proposed Resolution No. 24498.
Mayor Pro Tern Doucet introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Frank and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24498 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-389.
Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield,
Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-389 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-389
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND
YEAR (FIRST RENEWAL) OF THE CONTRACT
WITH SMITH'S REMODELING OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR GRASS CUTTING
SERVICES AT THE CIVIC CENTER DEPARTMENT
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BUILDINGS FOR A TOTAL COST OF $56,540.00.
FUNDING AVAILABLE IN CIVIC CENTER
ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-15-043-5311-00-20-
000 SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF FY26 BUDGET
(10) P.R. No. 24499 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager, Or His Designee, To Purchase Sole-Source
Polymers And Polymer Aids For The Water Purification And
Wastewater Treatment Plants, With A Projected Budgetary
Impact Of $1,645,000.00; Funding From The Following
Water Utilities Accounts: $1,510,000.00 From Account No.
410-40-210-5217-00-00-000 And $135,000.00 From
Account No. 410-40-225-5217-00-00-000, For Treatment
Chemicals Is Contingent Upon Approval Of The Budget
Amendment In Proposed Ordinance No. 7366
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Beckcom, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and
carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24499 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-390.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-390 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-390
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO PURCHASE
SOLE-SOURCE POLYMERS AND POLYMER AIDS
FOR THE WATER PURIFICATION AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS, WITH A
PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$1,645,000.00; FUNDING FROM THE
FOLLOWING WATER UTILITIES ACCOUNTS:
$1,510,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-
210-5217-00-00-000 AND $135,000.00 FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-225-5217-00-00-000,
FOR TREATMENT CHEMICALS IS CONTINGENT
UPON APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT
IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 7366
(11) P.R. No. 24507 — A Resolution Approving The Port Arthur
Economic Development Corporation Engaging The Interim
q Legal Counsel Services Of Germer PLLC Of Beaumont,
Texas In An Amount Not To Exceed $30,000.00; Funds Are
Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-5420-00-00-
000 (Professional Services)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24507 be adopted.
Councilmember Frank made a motion to table Proposed Resolution No. 24507.
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Councilmember rescinded his motion to table.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24507 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-391.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-391 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-391
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PORT
ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION ENGAGING THE INTERIM
LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES OF GERMER PLLC
OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $30,000.00; FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
PAEDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5420-00-00-
000 (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)
(12) P.R. No. 24516 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing Members To Port Arthur Coalition For
Homeless Advisory Board (Requested By Mayor Moses)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24516 be adopted.
Mayor Moses nominated Deloris Coleman for appointment.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24516 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-392.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-392 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-392
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO PORT ARTHUR
COALITION FOR HOMELESS ADVISORY BOARD
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR MOSES)
(13) P.R. No. 24517 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure
Island Advisory Commission (Requested By Mayor Moses)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24517 be adopted.
Mayor Moses nominated Mr. Richards for appointment.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24517 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-393.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-393 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-393
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PLEASURE ISLAND ADVISORY
COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY MAYOR MOSES)
(14) P.R. No. 24518 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor Moses)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24518 be adopted.
Mayor Moses nominated Don Collins for appointment.
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield nominated Kelvin Solco for appointment.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24518 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-394.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-394 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-394
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A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CITIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR MOSES)
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7318 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110
(Utilities), Article II (Water),Division 3 (Service Charges
And Billing), Sections 110-98 (Procedures For Water Utility
Billing Adjustments) And 110-99 (Procedures For Water
Utility Billing Adjustments Commercial Accounts) Of The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Doucet that Proposed Ordinance No. 7318 be adopted.
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Water Utilities Director Calvin Matthews and Assistant Office Manager Rhonda
Stansbury appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-
mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: Councilmember Beckcom.
Proposed Ordinance No. 7318 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-54.
The caption of Ordinance No. 25-54 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-54
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110
(UTILITIES), ARTICLE II (WATER),DIVISION 3
(SERVICE CHARGES AND BILLING), SECTIONS
110-98 (PROCEDURES FOR WATER UTILITY
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS) AND 110-99
(PROCEDURES FOR WATER UTILITY BILLING
ADJUSTMENTS COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS) OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR
(2) P.O. No. 7365 — An Ordinance Amending Subsubsection (b)
Of Section 78-71 [Filling Of Vacant Regular Positions] Of
Division 2 [Employee Selection] Of Chapter 78 [Personnel
Policy] Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances By
Providing Agency Temporaries Who Have Six (6) Months Of
Continuous Service With The City Of Port Arthur Be Afforded
An Opportunity To Bid On Vacant Positions In The Same
Manner As City Temporaries
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7365 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-55.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 25-55 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-55
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSUBSECTION
(B) OF SECTION 78-71 [FILLING OF VACANT
REGULAR POSITIONS] OF DIVISION 2
[EMPLOYEE SELECTION] OF CHAPTER 78
[PERSONNEL POLICY] OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
PROVIDING AGENCY TEMPORARIES WHO
HAVE SIX (6) MONTHS OF CONTINUOUS
SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BE
AFFORDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO BID ON
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VACANT POSITIONS IN THE SAME MANNER AS
CITY TEMPORARIES
(3) P.O. No. 7366 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
October 1, 2024 And Ending September 30, 2025,
Increasing The General Fund (001) By $2,001,801.00 And
Transferring That Amount Thereby Increasing Water And
Sewer Capital Fund (405) By $356,801.00 And Water And
Sewer Fund (410) By $1,645,000.00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7366 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-56.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
The caption of Ordinance No. 25-56 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-56
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025,
INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND (001) BY
$2,001,801.00 AND TRANSFERRING THAT
AMOUNT THEREBY INCREASING WATER AND
SEWER CAPITAL FUND (405) BY $356,801.00
AND WATER AND SEWER FUND (410) BY
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IX. WORKSHOP
To Discuss The Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 2025 — 2026
The City Council recessed their meeting at 1:33 P.M. and reconvened their meeting at
2:05 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet;
Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager
Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Chief
Duriso.
Discussion was held regarding the proposed budget with no action taken.
Susie Charfus, 806 Southwind, appeared before the City Council
X. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING)
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Section 551.074 (Personnel) — Performance Evaluations Of
The City Manager, City Attorney, And City Secretary
(Requested By Mayor Moses)
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2. Section 551.074 (Personnel) To Discuss And Take Possible
Action Regarding The Evaluation Process Of The City
Manager, City Secretary And City Attorney (Requested By
Councilmember Kinlaw)
3. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Separation Agreement
And Release Of All Claims Signed By Terry Stokes
4. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice), Section 551.072 (Value Of
Real Property), And Section 551.087 (Economic
Development) — Pleasure Island Building A And Marina Boat
Slips
5. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice), Section 551.072 (Value Of
Real Property), And Section 551.087 (Economic
Development) — Purchase And Development Of 35.24 Acres
Of Land Located On Pleasure Island
6. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice), And Section 551.072 (Value
Of Real Property) — City-Owned Vacant Tracts On Freeman
Avenue (Formerly Texas Avenue)
7. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Randy Daws Vs. City Of
Port Arthur, Cause No. 25DCCV1583 Filed In The District
Court Of Jefferson County, Texas
The City Council recessed their meeting at 3:02 P.M. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 5:37 with the
following members present: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom and Kinlaw; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard;
City Attorney Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso.
MOTIONS IN OPEN SESSION:
Councilmember Kinlaw read the following motion into the record:
Motion To Authorize The Mayor To Sign On Behalf Of The City The
Separation Agreement And Release Of All Claims Signed By Terry
Stokes And Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation On
August 12, 2025
Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom the
above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
Councilmember Beckcom read the following motion into the record:
Motion To Approve Proposed Resolution No. 244492 A Resolution
Authorizing The City Manager To Increase The Purchase Order
With Olson & Olson, LLP Of Houston, Texas By $10,000.00 For A
New Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $35,000.00 For Professional
Legal Services; Funding Available In The Law Departments
Professional Services Account No. 001-05-013-5420-00-10-000
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Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw the
above-mentioned motion was adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom and Kinlaw.
Voting No: None.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
(2) P.O. No. 7362 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale And
Conveyance Of City-Owned Vacant Tracts Of Land Located
On Freeman Avenue (Formerly Texas Avenue), Identified
As Parcel Nos. 95636, 95641, 95642, 95643, And 95644, To
The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District For The Total
Fair Market Value Of $26,100.00 To Support The Port's
Expansion Efforts
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet the
motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7362 failed.
Voting Yes: None
Voting No: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton
Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 5:37 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.
CHARLOTTE MOSES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD TRMC
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD September 9, 2025.
APPROVED: October 7, 2025.
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