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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES 08/12/2025 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — AUGUST 12, 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, August 12, 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 9:38 a.m. II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations - None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Joe Tant, President/CEO Of The Greater Port Arthur Chamber Of Commerce Regarding The Chamber Update Joe Tant, President/CEO Of The Greater Port Arthur Chamber Of Commerce appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Executive Director Vivian Ballou Of Legacy Community Development Corporation Regarding An Update On Affordable Housing Director Vivian Ballou Of Legacy Community Development Corporation gave the above- mentioned report. (2) An Update By Human Resources Regarding The City's Vacancy Report (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw And Mayor Pro Tem Doucet) Assistant City Manager Albert Thigpen and staff gave the above-mentioned report. Utility Operations Director Calvin Matthews and Assistant Director Jess Liao gave the above-mentioned report. (3) A Presentation On Ballot Proposition Language Submitted To Voters On The November 4, 2025 Special Election (Requested By Mayor Moses) City Attorney Cotroneo gave the above-mentioned report. C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence - None F. Discussion (1) A Presentation By Entergy Texas, Inc. Regarding Entergy's Power Through Program To Install A Generator At The Civic Center Entergy Representative Greg Guilbeaux Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned installation. Discussion was held with no action taken. IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 10:00 AM — None V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Councilmember Frank extended condolences to the family of Rhonda Griffin and Richard Perkins upon their passing. The Health Department was congratulated on the success of the Port Arthur Health Fair. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception Proposed Resolutions No. 2440, 24459, 24462, 24463 and 24469: Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports — None B. Minutes — None C. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 24420 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Map Amendment For 31.27 Acres Of Land Being Out Of Port Arthur Land Company, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. (East Of Foster Lewis Drive And South Of Main Avenue) Z25-05 — Quest Trust Company FBO Mamie L. Green IProposed Resolution No. 24420 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-338. (2) P.R. No. 24434 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Department To Purchase Two (2) Zoll Auto Devices From Zoll Medical Corporation Of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, In The Amount Of $52,625.84; Funding Is Available In The Fire Department Medical Supplies Account 001-19-047-5212- 00-30-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24434 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-339. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting - August 12, 2025 2 (4) P.R. No. 24452 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve Payment To United Rentals, Inc. For The Pump Rental Services Provided At 19th Street And Stillwell Boulevard Lift Station Through BuyBoard Contract No. 22/0052SG-03 In The Total Amount Of $35,360.02. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-40-220-5313-00-00-00 Sewer Maintenance System Proposed Resolution No. 24452 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-340. (5) P.R. No. 24455 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Contract Negotiations With Entergy Texas, Inc., For Participation In The Power Through Program To Provide Backup Power To The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center, Located At 3401 Cultural Center Dr, Port Arthur, Texas 77642 Proposed Resolution No. 24455 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-341. (7) P.R. No. 24460 — A Resolution Authorizing The Repair To The Final Drives On The D5N Dozer (Unit 2466) For The Public Works — Landfill Division By Mustang CAT Of Beaumont, Texas, Through The Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program For $64,190.79. Funds Are Available In The Public Works — Landfill Division Equipment Maintenance Account, 403-50-320-5318-00-00-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24460 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-342. (10) P.R. No. 24465 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Police Department To Apply For The 2025 Motiva First Responders Grant With No Cash Match Requirement Proposed Resolution No. 24465 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-343. (12) P.R. No. 24470 — A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known As The 2025 Labor Day Alumni Softball Tournament, Designating SSGT. Lucian Adams Park And The Surrounding Areas As The Entertainment Area, Naming Mastering Manliness As Exclusive Concessionaire For This Event Only; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement For The Established Event As Provided In Chapter 90 (Special Events) Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances IProposed Resolution No. 24470 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-344. (13) P.R. No. 24472 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Replace All Smoke, Duct, And Heat Detectors Throughout City Hall And The Annex By Enfocus Security Of Port Arthur, Texas, Through The Region 5 Cooperative Purchasing Program With A Budgetary Impact Of $53,140.00. Funds Are Available In The Public Works Facilities Maintenance Other Contractual Service Account Number 001-21-059- 5470-00-70-000 Proposed Resolution No. 24472 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-345. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 12, 2025 3 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT Consent — Resolutions (3) P.R. No. 24440 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Establish A Monthly Liveaboard Surcharge Of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) Per Month For Vessels Moored At The Pleasure Island Marina The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24440 be adopted. Pleasure Island Director George Davis appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, and Kinlaw. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24440 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-346. The caption of Resolution No. 25-346 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-346 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A MONTHLY LIVEABOARD SURCHARGE OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) PER MONTH FOR VESSELS MOORED AT THE PLEASURE ISLAND MARINA (6) P.R. No. 24459 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit A Grant Application To The Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) For The Possible Grant Award Of $16,500,520.00 For The Water Line Replacement Project; Funding Appropriation Is Required Once This Application Is Selected For Award The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24459 be adopted. Assistant Water Utilities Director Jess Liao appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24459 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-347 The caption of Resolution No. 25-347 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 12, 2025 4 RESOLUTION NO. 25-347 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit A Grant Application To The Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) For The Possible Grant Award Of $16,500,520.00 For The Water Line Replacement Project; Funding Appropriation Is Required Once This Application Is Selected For Award (8) P.R. No. 24462 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Engage With Utility Companies Operating Within The City Of Port Arthur To Address The Condition, Maintenance, And Repair Of Utility Poles And Lines Within The City's Jurisdiction 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. 24462 w3as adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.348. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-348 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-348 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Engage With Utility Companies Operating Within The City Of Port Arthur To Address The Condition, Maintenance, And Repair Of Utility Poles And Lines Within The City's Jurisdiction (9) P.R. No. 24463 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Close Out Documents Submitted By Geofill Construction Of Schertz, Texas And To Approve The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $11,736.14 For The Completion Of The Renovation Of Both Sets Of Restrooms In Lakefront Park On Pleasure Island; Funding Is Available In Account Number 450-00-000-2050-00-00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 24463 be adopted. Pleasure Island Director George and Water Utilities Director Calvin Matthews appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned topic. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 12, 2025 5 Proposed Resolution No. 24463 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-349 The caption of Resolution No. 25-349 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-349 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Close Out Documents Submitted By Geofill Construction Of Schertz, Texas And To Approve The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $11,736.14 For The Completion Of The Renovation Of Both Sets Of Restrooms In Lakefront Park On Pleasure Island; Funding Is Available In Account Number 450-00-000- 2050-00-00-000 (11) P.R. No. 24469 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Donation From The Cheniere Foundation In The Amount Of $20,000.00 To Support The Repurposing Of The Palms At Pleasure Island Golf Course The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24469 w3as adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.350. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-350 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-350 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Donation From The Cheniere Foundation In The Amount Of $20,000.00 To Support The Repurposing Of The Palms At Pleasure Island Golf Course Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 24445 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Curbstops, Unions, Corporations Stops, Adapters, And Couplings For The Water Utilities Department, Water Distribution Division, From Coburn Supply Company, Inc. Of New Caney With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $200,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-40-215-5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance ($30,000.00 For FY25 And $170,000.00 For FY26, Subject To FY26 Budget Approval) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24445 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25.351. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 12, 2025 6 Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-351 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-351 A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Curbstops, Unions, Corporations Stops, Adapters, And Couplings For The Water Utilities Department, Water Distribution Division, From Coburn Supply Company, Inc. Of New Caney With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $200,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-40- 215-5315-00-00-000, Water System Maintenance ($30,000.00 For FY25 And $170,000.00 For FY26, Subject To FY26 Budget Approval) (2) P.R. No. 24448 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Final Change Order No. 3, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $11,800.00 To A New Contract Amount Of $800,900.00, Accept The Project Completion Documents For The Procter Street Extension Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project With M.K. Painting, Inc. Of Wyandotte, Michigan, And Authorize The Release Of Retainage In The Total Amount Of $40,045.00; Funding Is Available In Retainage Account No. 405-00-000-2050-00- 00-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24448 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-352. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24448 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-352. The caption of Resolution No. 25-352 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-352 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Final Change Order No. 3, Decreasing The Contract Amount By $11,800.00 To A New Contract Amount Of $800,900.00, Accept The Project Completion Documents For The Procter Street Extension Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project With M.K. Painting, Inc. Of Wyandotte, Michigan, And Authorize The Release Of Retainage In The Total Amount Of City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 12, 2025 7 r $40,045.00; Funding Is Available In Retainage Account No. 405-00-000-2050-00-00-000 (4) P.R. No. 24471 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 25- 142 As It Pertains To The Contracts For Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions; Ratifying The Purchase Of Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions For The Projected Amount Of $3,682.75; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A New Contract With Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. Of Shepherd, Texas, To Provide Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions For The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $700,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Streets Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5316-00- 70-000 ($200,000.00), And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, Various Projects ($500,000.00) Pending FY26 Budget Approval The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24471 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-353. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-353 reads as follows: 1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-353 A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 25-142 As It Pertains To The Contracts For Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions; Ratifying The Purchase Of Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions For The Projected Amount Of $3,682.75; And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A New Contract With Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. Of Shepherd, Texas, To Provide Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions For The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $700,000.00. Funding Is Available In The Streets Maintenance Account, 001-21-053-5316-00-70-000 ($200,000.00), And The Capital Improvement Fund Streets Program Account, 307-21-053-8517-00-10-000, Various Projects ($500,000.00) Pending FY26 Budget Approval (5) P.R. No. 24475 — A Resolution Approving The Contract Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Health And Human Services Commission For The Primary Health Care Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $337,095.00 For The Contract Term Beginning September 1, 2025, And Ending August 31, 2030; Providing That No Cash Match Is Required The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24475 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-354. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 12, 2025 8 Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-354 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-354 A Resolution Approving The Contract Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Health And Human Services Commission For The Primary Health Care Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $337,095.00 For The Contract Term Beginning September 1, 2025, And Ending August 31, 2030; Providing That No Cash Match Is Required (6) P.R. No. 24477 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 7 For The Main Wastewater Treatment (WWTP) Plant Improvement Project With Allco, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, For An Increased Cost Of $357,699.02 For Various Modifications At The Main WWTP, Resulting In A New Total Contract Amount Of $70,121,806.57, And Extending The Contract Time By 45 Days; Funding From CIP Account No. 405-40- 000-8516-00-00-000, Project No. WS0023, Is Contingent Upon The Approval Of The Budget Amendment In Proposed Ordinance No. 7360 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24477 be adopted. Finance Director Lynda Boswell and 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, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24477 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-355. The caption of Resolution No. 25-355 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-355 A Resolution Approving The Contract Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Health And Human Services Commission For The Primary Health Care Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $337,095.00 For The Contract Term Beginning September 1, 2025, And Ending August 31, 2030; Providing That No Cash Match Is Required City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 12, 2025 9 (7) P.R. No. 24478 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Pattillo, Brown And Hill, LLP, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $120,000.00 For The Year Ending September 30, 2025. Finance Department Account For Professional Services #001-07-015-5420-00-10-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24478 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-356. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-356 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-356 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Letter Of Engagement With Pattillo, Brown And Hill, LLP, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $120,000.00 For The Year Ending September 30, 2025. Finance Department Account For Professional Services #001-07-015-5420-00-10-000 (8) P.R. No. 24484 — A Resolution Appointing New Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (YAC) (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24484 be adopted. Mayor Moses nominated Peyton Sam and Tatiana Crane for appointment. Councilmember Hamilton Everfield nominated Lien Tran for appointment. Councilmember Kinlaw nominated Aaron Hill and Kynnedi Leday for re-appointment. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24484 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-357. The caption of Resolution No. 25-357 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 12, 2025 10 RESOLUTION NO. 25-357 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING NEW MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON EVERFIELD) A. Ordinances — Non-Consent (1) P.O. No. 7360 — 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 $357,700.00 And Transferring That Amount Thereby Increasing Water And Sewer Capital Fund (405) By $357,700.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7360 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-49. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-49 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-49 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 $357,700.00 AND TRANSFERRING THAT AMOUNT THEREBY INCREASING WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL FUND (405) BY $357,700.00 (2) P.O. No. 7361 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Joint Election Agreement And Election Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Jefferson County Pertaining To The Conduct Of The November 4, 2025 Special Election The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7361 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-50. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-50 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 12, 2025 11 ORDINANCE NO. 25-50 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND ELECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND JEFFERSON COUNTY PERTAINING TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 SPECIAL ELECTION IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Session: 1. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Renaissance At Lakeshore Apartments, 920 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Texas (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) 2. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) and Section 551.072 (Value of Real Property) — 1148 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:41 p.m. p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 1:47 p.m. p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Bartle; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. MOTION IN OPEN SESSION: Councilmember Hamilton Everfield read the following motion into the record: Motion authorizing the city manager to negotiate with the Vietnamese Dominican Sisters for the property sale of 1148 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckom, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT (3) P.R. No. 24449 — A Resolution Confirming The Appointment Of The Fire Chief/Department Head For The City Of Port Arthur The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 24449 was removed from the agenda. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom and Frank. Voting No: Councilmember Kinlaw. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 12, 2025 12 X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 1:48 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 CHARLOTTE MOSES ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD TRMC END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD August 12, 2025. APPROVED: . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 12, 2025 13