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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 10/07/2025 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — OCTOBER 7, 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, October 7, 2025 at 9:34 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Thurman Charlotte Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Harold Doucet; Councilmembers Willie "Bae" Lewis, Tiffany Hamilton Everfield, 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 Doneane Beckcom was absent from the meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamation(s): October 11, 2025 as "Wort Migratory Bird Day" October 2025 as "CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTH" October 7, 2025 as "Gift of Life Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day" October 2025 as "Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) — 10:00 AM (1) Notice Is Hereby Given In Accordance With Chapter 504, Section 504.153 Of The Texas Local Government Code That The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Will Hold A Public Hearing On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, At 10:00 A.M. (CST) In The Port Arthur City Hall Council Chambers, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, To Inform The Municipality's Residents Of The Cost And Impact Of The Category Of Projects Listed Below: Proposition Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Use The Sales And Use Tax Imposed Under Chapter 504 Of The Texas Local Government Code, Including Any Amount Previously Authorized And Collected For The Following Specific Category Of Projects That Qualify Under Chapter 505 Of The Texas Local Government Code And Are Projects Related To: (1) Recreational Or Community Facilities; (2) Affordable Housing; (3) Water Supply Facilities And Water Conservation Programs; (4) New Or Expanded Business Enterprises That Create Or Retain Primary Jobs; (5) Sports Venue And Related Infrastructure; And (6) To Undertake Any Maintenance And Operating Costs Of A Facility When Legally Allowed The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:03 a.m. 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 Hamilton Everfield seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:15 a.m. (2) A Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Receiving Public Comments And To Consider The Following: PROPOSED CHANGE: A Zoning Map Amendment (Z25-04) To District To Medium Density Residential For Residential Development SITE LOCATION: 3537 39th Street LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 15-20, Block 23, Rosemont Addition, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Citizens With Questions Regarding The Description Of This Property Can Contract The City Planning Department At (409) 983-8133. The Public Will Also Be Able To View The Public Hearing Via The City's Website At www.portarthurtx.gov The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 10:16 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 Mayor Pro Tem Doucet seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 10:21 a.m. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers - None B. Presentations (1) A Human Resources Presentation By Dr. Albert Thigpen, Assistant City Manager, Regarding An Update on Job Vacancies, Job Listings On The City's Web Page And Filling Positions (Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw) Assistant City Manager Albert Thigpen gave the above-mentioned report. Utility Operations Director Calvin Matthews appeared before the City Council to discuss filling positions in his department. Councilmember Hamilton Everfield made the following statement for the record: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 2 We are caught up on our audits thanks to Ms. Lyn and all the hard work from her team and the City Manager's team. We are caught up on our audits. We did approve a balanced budget on the 23rd of September before October 1st. so moving forward the comments that we've made we can implement those actions moving forward to make sure we are on track. But Mr. Paxton we are in order we are updated, and I don't want any flashing lights towards the City of Port Arthur. We are in order thank you. Joann Jones, 640 E. 10th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss hiring processes in place. C. City Manager's Staff Reports (1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The Solid Waste Master Plan Public Works Director Flozelle Roberts gave the above-mentioned report. Gloria Sanchez, 665 Jade Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss trash pickup issues. (2) A Progress Report By Staff Regarding Fire Station Number 3 Fire Chief Robert Havens gave the above-mentioned report. D. Employee Recognition — None E. Correspondence - None F. Discussion (1) A Discussion Regarding Road Construction Safety And Contractor Requirements (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton Everfield) Discussion was held with no action taken. V. REPORTS / ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO (2) MINUTES PER COUNCILMEMBER) Councilmember Hamilton Everfield announced National Night Out and Movie Night. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, the following Consent Agenda items was adopted: Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Expense Reports — None City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 3 B. Minutes September 9, 2025, Regular Meeting C. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 24500 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement With The Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD) For The School Crossing Guard Program, Not To Exceed $50,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001-17-045-5420-00-30- 000 Proposed Resolution No. 24500 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-414. (2) P.R. No. 24506 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With Mike Barnett Construction Of Port Neches, Texas, For Additional Repairs At The West Side Development Center In The Amount Of $11,790.00 To A New Total Of $76,685.00. Funds Will Be Added To Account No. 307-21-049-8512-00- 10-000, Project No. B00023 Proposed Resolution No. 24506 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-415. (3) P.R. No. 24526 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract With Mike Barnett Construction Of Port Neches, Texas, For Additional Repairs At The West Side Clinic In The Amount Of $11,790.00 To A New Total Of $92,438.00. Funds Available In Account No. 307-21-049-8512-00-10-000, Project No. B00022 Proposed Resolution No. 24526 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-416. (4) P.R. No. 24524 — A Resolution Supporting The Acceptance Of The Fiscal Year 2026 Texas Department Of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Grant In The Amount Of $26,339.95 With A 24.23% InKind Match. The In-Kind Match Is Covered By Existing Fringe Benefits And Administrative Functions Proposed Resolution No. 24524 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-417. (5) P.R. No. 24527 — A Resolution Approving The Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Contract Amendment No. 1 Between The City Of Port Arthur And Tender Loving Care Center For Children, DBA Legacy Community Development Corporation, For Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. The Amendment Will Extend The Contract Expiration Date To July 10, 2029, Or Until Funds Are Expended. Account No. 108-13-033-5470- 00-40-000; Project No. H M EARP4 Proposed Resolution No. 24527 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-418. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 4 (6) P.R. No. 24531 — A Resolution Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Regarding The Terms Of Employment For The City Attorney Proposed Resolution No. 24531 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-419. (7) P.R. No. 24532 — A Resolution Establishing A Special Event Known As The Pink Party At The Pavilion, Designating The Downtown Pavilion As The Entertainment Area, Naming The Winners For Life Breast Cancer Organization As Exclusive Concessionaire And 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 Proposed Resolution No. 24532 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-420. (8) P.R. No. 24534 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Between Tekoa Academy Charter School And The City Of Port Arthur For The Use Of The Amos Evans Building For Basketball Practices And Home Basketball Games For The Remainder Of The 2025/2026 School Year Proposed Resolution No. 24534 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-421. (9) P.R. No. 24540 — A Resolution Authorizing The Two 2-Year Renewal Of The Master Service Agreement With Discovery Information Technologies Of Nederland, Texas Through The Region 5 ESC Southeast Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. 20220703, For The Managed IT Services At 501 Procter Street And 549 4th Street (The Press Building) By The City Of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation In An Amount Not To Exceed $17,112.00 Annually, Funds Available In EDC Account No. 120-80-625-5470-00-00-000 (Other Contractual Services) Proposed Resolution No. 24540 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-422. (10) P.R. No. 24541 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Accept A Quote For The Repair Of One (1) Of The LED Signs ID No. 1339717 W16-S For The Spur 93 Business Park By Custom Signs, Beaumont, Texas In An Amount Not To Exceed $7,188.04; Funding Available In PAEDC Account No. 120- 80-625-5479-00-00-000 (Business Park Development) Proposed Resolution No. 24541 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-423. (11) P.R. No. 24543 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Soutex Surveyors & Engineers Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Engineering Services Related To The Rehabilitation Of The Spur 93 Business Park Detention Ponds, In An Amount Not Exceed $67,400.00; Funding Available In PAEDC Account No. 120- 80-625-5479-00-00-000 (Business Park Development) Proposed Resolution No. 24543 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-424. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 5 (12) P.R. No. 24546 — A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City Manager And The Director Of The City Of Port Arthur Health Department To Execute Amendment No. 3 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of State Health Services For The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program; Providing For Funding; And Providing For An Effective Date Proposed Resolution No. 24546 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-425. VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 24392 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2025-2026 Jefferson Central Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of $278,335.00 From General Fund Finance Department's Account No. 001-07-015-5420-00-10-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24392 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-426. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-426 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-426 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2025-2026 JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FUNDING ALLOCATION IN AN AMOUNT OF $278,335.00 FROM GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT'S ACCOUNT NO. 001-07-015- 5420-00-10-000 (2) P.R. No. 24399 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2025-2026 Orange County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In The Total Amount Of $58,833.00 From General Fund Finance Department's Account No. 001-07-015-5420-00-10-000 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24399 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-427. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-427 reads as follows: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 6 RESOLUTION NO. 25-427 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FUNDING ALLOCATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $58,833.00 FROM GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENT'S ACCOUNT NO. 001-07-015- 5420-00-10-000 (3) P.R. No. 24525 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Eight (8) 2026 Ford E-450 Paratransit Vehicles From Creative Bus Sales Of Irving, Texas, Through The State Of Oklahoma Comptroller's Contract No. SW079C, For Use In Port Arthur Transit's Paratransit Service, In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,325,280.00; Funding To Consist Of An Eighty-Five Percent (85%) Federal Transit Administration Grant Matched With Fifteen Percent (15%) Transportation Development Credits; Funds Available In Account 401-70- 530-8523-00-60-000, Project CAP.MOT, Transit Capital Motor Vehicles The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 24525 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-428. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-428 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-428 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE EIGHT (8) 2026 FORD E-450 PARATRANSIT VEHICLES FROM CREATIVE BUS SALES OF IRVING, TEXAS, THROUGH THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA COMPTROLLER'S CONTRACT NO. SW079C, FOR USE IN PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT'S PARATRANSIT SERVICE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,325,280.00; FUNDING TO CONSIST OF AN EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT (85%) FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT MATCHED WITH FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 401-70-530- 8523-00-60-000, PROJECT CAP.MOT, TRANSIT CAPITAL MOTOR VEHICLES (4) P.R. No. 24537 — A Resolution Authorizing The Third Year (Final Renewal) Of The Dyed Diesel Fuel Contracts With Suncoast Resources, Inc. Of Houston, Texas And Tri-Con, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Combined Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $900,000.00. Funding Is Available In 001-21-055-5230-00-70-000 (Drainage), 403-50-320- City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 7 5230-00-00-000 (Landfill), 450-60-410-5230-00-00-000 (Pleasure Island), 410-40-210-5230-00-00-000, 410-40- 215-5230-00-00-000, 410-40-220-5230-00-00-000, 410- 40-225-5230-00-00-000 (Utility Services) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 24537 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25- 429. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-429 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-429 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE THIRD YEAR (FINAL RENEWAL) OF THE DYED DIESEL FUEL CONTRACTS WITH SUNCOAST RESOURCES, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS AND TRI-CON, INC. OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE COMBINED TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $900,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN 001- 21-055-5230-00-70-000 (DRAINAGE), 403-50- 320-5230-00-00-000 (LANDFILL), 450-60-410- 5230-00-00-000 (PLEASURE ISLAND), 410-40- 210-5230-00-00-000, 410-40-215-5230-00- 00-000, 410-40-220-5230-00-00-000, 410-40- 225-5230-00-00-000 (UTILITY SERVICES) (5) P.R. No. 24545 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) Contracts With Gulf Coast Electric Company Of Beaumont, Texas And Jefferson Electric Company Of Beaumont, Texas, For Electrical Repairs And Maintenance At Various Locations For A Combined Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $117,000.00; Funds Available In Operational & Maintenance Accounts For Various Departments The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24545 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-430. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-430 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-430 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND YEAR (FIRST RENEWAL) CONTRACTS WITH City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 8 GULF COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS AND JEFFERSON ELECTRIC COMPANY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR A COMBINED TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $117,000.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN OPERATIONAL & MAINTENANCE ACCOUNTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS (6) P.R. No. 24551 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Mayor Moses, Councilmembers Kinlaw, Everfield And Beckcom) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24551 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-431. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 25-431 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-431 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY MAYOR MOSES, COUNCILMEMBERS KINLAW, EVERFIELD AND BECKCOM) A. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 7368 — An Ordinance Amending Appendix A — Zoning, Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Granting A Zoning Map Amendment For Approximately 31.27 Acres Of Land Consisting Of Tract 3, Part Of Lot 4, Block 2; Tract 5, Part Of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, Block 2; & Lot 5, Tract 2, Block 2, Range E, Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Jefferson County, Texas, From Low Density Residential (LDR) To Planned Development District — 47 (PD-47) To Allow Single Family, 2 Family, And Recreational, Outdoor Uses; (Violation Of Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished By A Fine Not Exceeding $2,000.00, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances And Each Day Which Violation Is Permitted To Exist Shall Constitute A Separate And Distinct Offense); And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date. (East Of Lewis Foster Drive & South Of Main Avenue) Z25-05 — Quest Trust Company FBO Mamie L. Green City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 9 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Hamilton Everfield, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried Proposed Ordinance No. 7368 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-63. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-63 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-63 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A — ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, BY GRANTING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 31.27 ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF TRACT 3, PART OF LOT 4, BLOCK 2; TRACT 5, PART OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, BLOCK 2; & LOT 5, TRACT 2, BLOCK 2, RANGE E, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT — 47 (PD- 47) TO ALLOW SINGLE FAMILY, 2 FAMILY, AND il RECREATIONAL, OUTDOOR USES; (VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL BE PUNISHED BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $2,000.00, AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND EACH DAY WHICH VIOLATION IS PERMITTED TO EXIST SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT OFFENSE); AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION DATE. (EAST OF LEWIS FOSTER DRIVE & SOUTH OF MAIN AVENUE) Z25-05 — QUEST TRUST COMPANY FBO MAMIE L. GREEN (2) P.O. No. 7373 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 And Ending September 30, 2026, Increasing The Water And Sewer Capital Fund (405) By $10,000,000.00 And CDBG-DR Fund (148) By $1,118,000.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield that Proposed Ordinance No. 7373 be tabled. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 10 Finance Director Lynda Boswell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the motion to table. Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Ordinance No. 7373 was tabled. IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE MEETING) Closed Session: 1. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (Requested Councilmember Hamilton Everfield And Councilmember Frank) 2. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Internal Revenue Service 3. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — City Personnel Policy And Request For Texas Attorney General Opinion On Open Records Request With Outside Attorney Alex Stelly The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:13 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 1:42 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Kinlaw and Frank; City Manager Burton; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Pais Cotroneo and Sergeant At Arms Chief Duriso. X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 1:43 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 October 7, 2025. APPROVED: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025 11 I