HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 11/04/2025 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — NOVEMBER 4, 2025
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Frank 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,
November 4, 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 Willie "Bae" Lewis, 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.
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations - None
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
(1) Arnon Bazemore Of The US Army Corps Of Engineers —
Galveston District, Regarding An Update Of The Port Arthur
Project
Arnon Bazemore gave the above-mentioned report.
C. City Manager's Staff Reports — None
D. Employee Recognition — None
E. Correspondence - None
F. Discussion
(1) A Discussion And Take Possible Action Regarding Conduct
Of A Forensic Audit (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Doucet)
Discussion was held.
Holland Hoffer, 3710 M.L.K., appeared before the City Council to speak about the
above-mentioned topic.
Gloria Sanchez, 6625 Jade Avenue, appeared before the City Council to speak about the
above-mentioned topic.
Joan Jones, 640 E 12th Street, appeared before the City Council to speak about the=e
above-mentioned topic.
Linda Baker, 2710 Evergreen Dr., appeared before the City Council to speak about the
above-mentioned topic.
Mayor Pro Tern Doucet made the following motion:
A Motion To Approve The Conduct Of A Forensic Audit
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mention
motion:
Councilmember Beckcom "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Doucet "Yes"
Councilmember Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield "No"
Councilmember Kinlaw "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Mayor Moses "No"
The above-mentioned motion was adopted.
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 Beckcom: Library Workshop regarding the water bill
discount
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield: Youth Advisory Council Toiletries
and Socks Drive for Port Cities Rescue Mission
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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Upon the motion of Councilmember Everfield, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and
carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the
exception of Item 4, Proposed Resolutions No. 24574, and Item 5, Proposed
Resolutions No. 24581
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
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Voting No: None.
A. Travel Expense Reports — None
B. Minutes
March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
October 14, 2025 Special Meeting
October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting
C. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 24562 — A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of
A Permit For Cirque Entertainment IIII, LLC D.B.A.
Paranormal Cirque Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3,
Division 2 Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinance
Proposed Resolution No. 24562 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-456.
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(2) P.R. No. 24570 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur
Fire Department To Accept A Grant From Motiva's First
Responder Grant Program In The Amount Of $5,000.00 To
Be Deposited In The Contributions/Donations Account
Number 001-19-000-4730-00-00-000 For The Purchase Of
One (1) Polimaster Personal Radiation Detector
Proposed Resolution No. 24570 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-457.
(3) P.R. No. 24572 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into The Third Year (Second Renewal) Of The
Contract With FarrWest Environmental Supply, LLC Of
Schertz, Texas To Lease, Calibrate And Maintain Fire
Department Hazardous Materials Monitoring And Detection
Equipment And Entry Suits, Through BuyBoard Cooperative
Purchase Contract 703-23 In The Annual Amount Of
$66,987.61; Payable In Four Quarterly Payments Of
$16,746.90. Funding Available In Equipment Maintenance
Account No. 001-19-047-5318-00-30-000
Proposed Resolution No. 54572 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-458.
(6) P.R. No. 24583 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Accept Close-Out Documents For The
Operations Center's Renovation Project Located At 201
West H.O. Mills Boulevard Submitted By Daniels Building
And Construction, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas, And Approve
The Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $57,826.45.
Funding Is Available In The Accounts Payable Retainage
Account, Account Number 307-00-000-2050-00-00-000,
Project No. B00001-CON
Proposed Resolution No. 24583 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-459.
(7) P.R. No. 24591 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Purchase A Closed-Captioning System To Display
Meeting Audio On-Screen As Text And 120 Hours Of Captive
Service, For The 5th Floor Council Chambers From Granicus
Through The TIPS Contract #220105 In The Amount Of
$29,140.78. Funding Is Available In Capital Improvement
Account 307-09-023-8525-00-10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 24591 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-460.
(8) P.R. No. 24595 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Enter Into A ThreeYear Agreement With Recon Infosec
For Managed Security Operations To Strengthen The City's
Cybersecurity Posture And Reduce Risk Through Continuous
Monitoring, Proactive Threat Detection, And Expert Incident
Response, Through The Texas Department Of Information
Resources DIR-CPO-4890 Master Solutions Agreement For
The Annual Amount Of $71,995.00. Funding For Years Two
And Three Are Subject To The Appropriation Of Funds. Year
One Funding Is Available In The Information Technology
Professional Services Account 001-09-023-5420-00-10-000
Proposed Resolution No. 24595 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-461.
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(9) P.R. No. 24602 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager
To Execute Contracts Between Its Third-Party Administrator
(Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas, Inc.) For The City Of
Port Arthur's Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO And
Prescription Drug Plan For Its Medicare Eligible Retirees
And/Or Medicare Eligible Dependent(s), And Authorizing
The City Manager To Execute All Documents, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $90,000.00. Fund No: 614-
11-025-5127-00-00-000 (Health Insurance Fund)
Proposed Resolution No. 24602 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-462.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(4) P.R. No. 24574 — A Resolution Approving A Technical
Assistance Agreement Between The Port Arthur
Economic Development Corporation And The National
Council For Community Development, Inc. DBA Grow
America, For The Period Of One (1) Year Upon PAEDC's
Execution Of The Agreement, In An Amount Not To
Exceed $75,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account
Number 120-80-625-5420-00-00-000 (Professional
Services)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Crystal Muller appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-
mentioned topic.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Lewis
that Proposed Resolution No. 24574 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24574 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-463.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-463 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-463
A Resolution Approving A Technical Assistance
Agreement Between The Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation And The National Council For
Community Development, Inc. DBA Grow America, For
The Period Of One (1) Year Upon PAEDC's Execution Of
The Agreement, In An Amount Not To Exceed
$75,000.00; Funds Available In EDC Account Number
120-80-625-5420-00-00-000 (Professional Services)
(5) P.R. No. 24581 — A Resolution Authorizing The Contract
Extension For The 25th Street Bridge Repair Project With
Woolpert, Inc. Of Houston, Texas. There Is No Funding
Impact For The Contract Extension
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The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Frank
that Proposed Resolution No. 24581 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24581 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-464.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-464 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-464
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT
EXTENSION FOR THE 25TH STREET BRIDGE
REPAIR PROJECT WITH WOOLPERT, INC. OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS. THERE IS NO FUNDING
IMPACT FOR THE CONTRACT EXTENSION
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 24519 — A Resolution Appointing A Member Or
Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustments And
Appeals
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24519 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24519 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-465.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-465 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-465
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER OR
MEMBERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
(2) P.R. No. 24547 — A Resolution Authorizing The Approval Of
Quarterly Payments Of Solid Waste Permit Fees For The
Landfill To The Texas Commission On Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount
Of $148,000.00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 403-
50-320-5471-00-00-000
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. 24547 be adopted.
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Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24547 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-466.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-466 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-466
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF QUARTERLY PAYMENTS OF SOLID WASTE
PERMIT FEES FOR THE LANDFILL TO THE
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY (TCEQ) WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF $148,000.00.
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 403-
50-320-5471-00-00-000
(3) P.R. No. 24560 — 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 Tern
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24560 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24560 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-467.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-467 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-467
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
(4) P.R. No. 24561 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing Member(s) To The Historical Landmark
Commission
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24561 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, and Frank.
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Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24561 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-468.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-468 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-468
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO THE
HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION
(5) P.R. No. 24563 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Contract With SCS Engineers Of Houston,
Texas, For Groundwater, Landfill Gas, And Air Quality
Monitoring At The Landfill From November 2025 To August
2026 For $171,500.00. Funds Are Available In Public Works
Department Landfill Division — Professional Services
Account Number 403-50-320-5420-00-00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24563 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24563 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-469.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-469 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-469
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH SCS
ENGINEERS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR
GROUNDWATER, LANDFILL GAS, AND AIR
QUALITY MONITORING AT THE LANDFILL
FROM NOVEMBER 2025 TO AUGUST 2026 FOR
$171,500.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LANDFILL
DIVISION — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ACCOUNT NUMBER 403-50-320-5420-00-00-
000
(6) P.R. No. 24564 — A Resolution Granting Consent To The
Assignment Of The Industrial District Agreement (IDA),
Between The City Of Port Arthur And BASF Corporation
(2018-2027), Approved By Resolution No. 17-351, To BASF
Agricultural Solutions US LLC
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. 24564 be adopted.
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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. 24564 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-470.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-470 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-470
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT TO THE
ASSIGNMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT (IDA), BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND BASF CORPORATION
(2018-2027), APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO.
17-351, TO BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS
US LLC
(7) P.R. No. 24584 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Twelve (12) Portable Radios And Ten (10) Mobile Radios
With Accessories For The Fire Department From Motorola
Solutions Of Houston, Texas Through HGAC Contract
17724-HGAC (TX) RA05-21, In The Amount Of
$142,845.24; Funding Is Available In Equipment Account
Number 625-19-047-8522-00-10-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24584 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24584 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-471.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-471 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-471
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWELVE (12) PORTABLE RADIOS AND TEN
(10) MOBILE RADIOS WITH ACCESSORIES FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS THROUGH
HGAC CONTRACT 17724-HGAC (TX) RA05-21,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,845.24; FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT NUMBER
625-19-047-8522-00-10-000
I (8) P.R. No. 24585 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur
Fire Department To Purchase Eleven (11) Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) From Casco Industries, Inc. Of
Laporte, Texas Under BuyBoard Contract No. 698-23, With
A Projected Capital Budgetary Impact Of $106,095.00;
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Funding Is Available In Account No. 626-19-047-8522-00-
30-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24585 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24585 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-471.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-471 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-471
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PORT
ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE
ELEVEN (11) SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (SCBA) FROM CASCO INDUSTRIES,
INC. OF LAPORTE, TEXAS UNDER BUYBOARD
CONTRACT NO. 698-23, WITH A PROJECTED
CAPITAL BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $106,095.00;
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 626-
19-047-8522-00-30-000
(9) P.R. No. 24589 — A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
24-455 In Response To The Office Of The Governor's
Request For Additional Language Affirming The City Of Port
Arthur's Obligations Under Its Acceptance Of The Fiscal
Year 2025 Body-Worn Camera Grant From The Office Of
The Governor — Public Safety Division, In The Amount Of
$132,381.60
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember
Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24589 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24589 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-473.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-473 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-473
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
24-455 IN RESPONSE TO THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR'S REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE AFFIRMING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER ITS
ACCEPTANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BODY-
WORN CAMERA GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF
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THE GOVERNOR — PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,381.60
(10) P.R. No. 24597 — A Resolution Casting Votes For The Board
Of Directors Of The Jefferson Central Appraisal District For
The 2026-2029 Term
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. 24597 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24597 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-474.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-474 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-474
A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON
CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-
2029 TERM
(11) P.R. No. 24601 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Purchase One (1) Aljon ADV500 Compactor
From Aljon By C&C Manufacturing, Of Ottumwa, Iowa, To
Compact And Spread Waste In The Landfill In Compliance
With State Regulations Through The Houston-Galveston
Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program,
Contract Number PW10-25, With A Projected Amount Of
$950,000.00. Funds Are Available In The Capital
Improvement Program Account, Account Number 403-50-
320-8523-00-00-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Lewis
that Proposed Resolution No. 24601 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24601 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-475_.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-475 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-475
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE (1) ALJON
ADV500 COMPACTOR FROM ALJON BY C&C
MANUFACTURING, OF OTTUMWA, IOWA, TO
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COMPACT AND SPREAD WASTE IN THE
LANDFILL IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE
REGULATIONS THROUGH THE HOUSTON-
GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC)
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM,
CONTRACT NUMBER PW10-25, WITH A
PROJECTED AMOUNT OF $950,000.00. FUNDS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT
NUMBER 403-50-320-8523-00-00-000
(12) P.R. No. 24603 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Freese And Nichols, Inc., For The Review,
Analysis, And Revision Of Chapter 98 — Subdivision Of The
City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances In An Amount Not
To Exceed $164,800.00; Funding Available In The Planning
Professional Services Account Number: 001-13-031-5420-
00-10-000
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Beckcom that Proposed Resolution No. 24603 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24603 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-476.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-476 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-476
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC., FOR THE REVIEW,
ANALYSIS, AND REVISION OF CHAPTER 98 —
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
CODE OF ORDINANCES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $164,800.00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN
THE PLANNING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 001-13-031-5420-00-10-
000
(13) P.R. No. 24615 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Member(s) 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 Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24615 be adopted.
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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. 24615 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-477.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-477 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-477
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBER(S) TO
THE PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVISORY
COUNCIL (YAC) (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON EVERFIELD)
(14) P.R. No. 24616 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur
Police Chief Advisory Committee (Requested By Mayor
Moses)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 24616 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24616 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-478.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-478 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-478
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE CHIEF ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR MOSES)
(15) P.R. No. 24617 — A Resolution Casting Votes For 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 Mayor Pro Tern Doucet and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24617 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tern Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Resolution No. 24617 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-479.
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The caption of Resolution No. 25-479 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-479
A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-
2029 TERM
(16) P.R. No. 24620 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Negotiate And Execute A Contract, Or
Contracts, With The Most Qualified Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Provider(s) Identified Through The City's
Request For Qualifications (RFQ) Process, To Ensure
Continued Provision Of Emergency Medical And Ambulance
Services Upon Expiration Of The Current Agreement On
November 30, 2025
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 24620 be adopted.
Antonio Mitchell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the
above-mentioned topic.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem Doucet; Councilmembers Lewis,
Beckcom, Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: Councilmember Hamilton Everfield
Proposed Resolution No. 24620 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-481.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-481 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-481
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
CONTRACT, OR CONTRACTS, WITH THE MOST
QUALIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
(EMS) PROVIDER(S) IDENTIFIED THROUGH
THE CITY'S REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
(RFQ) PROCESS, TO ENSURE CONTINUED
PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND
AMBULANCE SERVICES UPON EXPIRATION OF
THE CURRENT AGREEMENT ON NOVEMBER 30,
2025
(17) P.R. No. 24621 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee (Requested By
Councilmember Hamilton Everfield)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember
Kinlaw that Proposed Resolution No. 24261 be adopted.
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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. 24261 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 25-480.
The caption of Resolution No. 25-480 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-480
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO
THE CITIZEN'S PIPELINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON EVERFIELD)
A. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 7371 — 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 .481 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lots 15-20,
Block 23, Rosemont Addition, Jefferson County, Texas,
From Planned Development District — 30 (PD-30) To
Medium Density Residential District (MDR) To Allow
Residential Development; (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. Z25-04 — Kode Properties, LLC
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember
Everfield that Proposed Ordinance No. 7371 be adopted.
Voting Yes: Mayor Moses; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Beckcom,
Kinlaw and Frank.
Voting No: None.
Proposed Ordinance No. 7371 was adopted, becoming Ordinance No. 24-66.
The caption of Ordinance No. 24-66 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 24-66
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 .481 ACRE OF LAND
CONSISTING OF LOTS 15-20, BLOCK 23,
ROSEMONT ADDITION, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
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TEXAS, FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT — 30 (PD-30) TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MDR) TO ALLOW
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; (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. Z25-04 — KODE
PROPERTIES, LLC
IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Session:
1. Section 551.071 (Litigation) — Brian Johnson Vs. City Of
Port Arthur, John Does, And Calvin Matthews, In His
Individual Capacity, Civil Action No. 1:25-CV-00421 In The
U.S. District Court Of The Eastern District Of Texas,
Beaumont Division
2. Section 551.071 (Litigation) — Bonita Brown Vs, City Of Port
Arthur, Cause No. A211149 In The 58th District Court Of
Jefferson County, Texas
3. Section 551.071 (Legal Advice) — Provisions Authorizing
Deliberations In A Closed Meeting (Requested By Mayor
Moses)
The City Council recessed their meeting at 11:55 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics and reconvened their meeting at 1:39 p.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Moses; Mayor Pro Tem 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.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Beckcom seconded by Councilmember Kinlaw 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 M. MOSES
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ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD November 4, 2025.
APPROVED:
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