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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of the Department of Inspections & Code Enforcement
Demolition Division
Date: September 4, 2025
To: Ronald Burton, City Manager
Mayor and City Council
From: Darlene Thomas-Pierre, Code Compliance Manager
Re: P. R. NO. 24519 — APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING ONE (1) REGULAR
MEMBER TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS.
COMMENT
Nature of the Request:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R. No. 24519, appointing and/or reappointing one (1)
regular member to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Board Member Lowra Harrison's
term expires February 27, 2026, but she is being removed for cause. Ms. Harrison has missed six (6) of
the last eight (8) meetings. The term for a Construction Board member is two (2) years; therefore, the
term for the regular Construction Board Member will begin on November 4, 2025, and expire on
November 4, 2027. This will fill all the positions on the Construction Board.
Staff Analysis/Considerations:
Not Applicable.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R. No. 24519, thereby appointing and/or reappointing
one (1)regular member to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Budget Consideration: Not Applicable.
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cc: Pamela Langford,Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089.409 983-8209•FAX 409/983-8130
P.R.NO.24519
09/4/25 SW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION REMOVING FOR CAUSE DR.LOWRA HARRISON
. AND APPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 98-04 created the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals;and
WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 15-25 amended Ordinance No. 98-04;and
WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 17-46 amended Ordinance No. 15-25,and the membership in the Board is comprised of
nine(9)members;and
WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 18-02 amended Ordinance No. 17-46,and the membership in the Board is comprised
of seven(7)regular members;and
WHEREAS,the scope of duties of the Board is delineated in the Building Code, and Section 54.033 Local
Government Code,and in Ordinance No. 18-02; and
WHEREAS,the current makeup of the Board is delineated in Exhibit"A";and
WHEREAS,as shown in the attached Exhibit"A",the term of Board Member Dr.Lowra Harrison expires on February 27,
2026;and
WHEREAS,a written charge was provided to Dr.Lowra Harrison and a public hearing was conducted for the removal of
Dr. Lowra Harrison in compliance with§211.008 of the Texas Local Government Code;and
WHEREAS, Mayor Moses wishes to remove Dr. Lowra Harrison as Board Member for cause; and appoint
for the Mayor's position;and
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 the City of Port Arthur hereby confirms the removal for cause of Dr.Lowra Harrison and the appointment
of ,as a regular member to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Section 3.THAT the term shall be two(2)years.
Section 4.THAT in accordance with Resolution No.98-157,this appointee shall immediately contact the City Secretary,be
sworn in,and receive a copy of the Ordinance No. 18-49.
Section 5.THAT this resolution shall become effective on November 4,2025.
Section 6.THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
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P.R.Pr
No.24519
09/4/25 SW
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this the day of ,A.D.,2025,at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,by the following vote:AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED RM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR I ISTRATION:
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Pamela Langford
Assistant City Manager
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Dar ne hom. Pierre
Co(i Co pliance Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONSTRUCTION BOARD REGULAR MEMBERS AS OF SEPTEMBER 5,2025
Position Board Member Name Appointment Date Term Expired
District 1 Gerald Hatch February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 2 Lawrence Baker February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 3 Tom McDonald February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 4 Lloyd Marie Johnson February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 5 Brian McZeal February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 6 Clifton Batiste February 27,2024 February 27,2026
Mayor Lowra Harrison February 27,2024 February 27,2026
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONSTRUCTION BOARD REGULAR MEMBERS AS OF 9/23/2025
Councilmembers Board Members Appointment Date Term Expires
District 1 Gerald Hatch February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 2 Lawrence Baker February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 3 Tom McDonald February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 4 Lloyd Marie Johnson February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 5 Brian McZeal February 27,2024 February 27,2026
District 6 Clifton Batiste February 27,2024 February 27,2026
Mayor
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